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Book Short Eyes

    Book Details:
  • Author : Miguel Piñero
  • Publisher : Hill and Wang
  • Release : 2011-04-01
  • ISBN : 1429952210
  • Pages : 139 pages

Download or read book Short Eyes written by Miguel Piñero and published by Hill and Wang. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award This powerful drama of prison life is set in a house of detention where a group of young convicts-predominantly black and Puerto Rican-taunt, fight, insult, and entertain one another in an attempt to preserve their sanity and to create a semblance of community. When a young white prisoner accused of child molesting is thrown into the cell block by a guard who says he belongs in Sing Sing because "the men up there know what to do with degenerates like you," the stage is set for an explosive series of events; for, among prisoners, this child molester called "short eyes" is the lowest of criminals.

Book Short Eyes

    Book Details:
  • Author : Miguel Piñero
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 1975
  • ISBN : 080908659X
  • Pages : 146 pages

Download or read book Short Eyes written by Miguel Piñero and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1975 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dayroom of the House of Detention, a group of young, predominantly black and Puerto Rican convicts react, individually and as a precariously maintained community, to the arrival of a young white child molester.

Book Short Eyes

    Book Details:
  • Author : Miguel Piñero
  • Publisher : Hill and Wang
  • Release : 1975-01-01
  • ISBN : 9780374521479
  • Pages : 144 pages

Download or read book Short Eyes written by Miguel Piñero and published by Hill and Wang. This book was released on 1975-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award This powerful drama of prison life is set in a house of detention where a group of young convicts-predominantly black and Puerto Rican-taunt, fight, insult, and entertain one another in an attempt to preserve their sanity and to create a semblance of community. When a young white prisoner accused of child molesting is thrown into the cell block by a guard who says he belongs in Sing Sing because "the men up there konw what to do with degenerates like you," the stage is set for an explosive series of events; for, among prisoners, this child molester called "short eyes" is the lowest of criminals.

Book Serving with Eyes Wide Open

Download or read book Serving with Eyes Wide Open written by David A. Livermore and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short-term mission trips are great ways to impact the kingdom. Yet they can lack effectiveness because of mistakes or naiveté on the part of participants. In this insightful and timely book, David A. Livermore calls us to serve with our eyes open to global and cultural realities so we can become more effective cross-cultural ministers. Serving with Eyes Wide Open is a must-have book for anyone doing a short-term mission or service project, whether domestic or overseas. Foreword by Paul Borthwick.

Book American Eyes

Download or read book American Eyes written by Lori Carlson and published by Fawcett. This book was released on 1995-12-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this unique collection of touching and heartfelt short stories, ten young Asian-American writers re-create the conflicts that all young people feel living in two distinct worlds -- one of memories and traditions, and one of today. Whether it includes dreams of gossiping with the prettiest blond girl in class, not wanting to marry the man your parents love, or discovering that your true identity is ultimately your decision, these extraordinary stories by writers of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Hawaiian, Filipino, and Korean descent explore the confusion and ambivalence of growing up in a world different from the one their parents knew -- and the choices we all must make when looking for a world to which we want to belong.

Book Contemporary Latina o Theater

Download or read book Contemporary Latina o Theater written by Jon D. Rossini and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Contemporary Latina/o Theater, Jon D. Rossini explores the complex relationship between theater and the creation of ethnicity in an unprecedented examination of six Latina/o playwrights and their works: Miguel Piñero, Luis Valdez, Guillermo Reyes, Octavio Solis, José Rivera, and Cherríe Moraga. Rossini exposes how these writers use the genre as a tool to reveal and transform existing preconceptions about their culture. Through “wrighting”—the triplicate process of writing plays, righting misconceptions about ethnic identity, and creating an entirely new way of understanding Latina/o culture—these playwrights directly intervene in current conversations regarding ethnic identity, providing the tools for audiences to reexplore their previously held perspectives outside the theater. Examining these writers and their works in both cultural and historical contexts, Rossini reveals how playwrights use the liminal space of the stage—an area on the thresholds of both theory and reality—to “wright” new insights into Latina/o identity. They use the limits of the theater itself to offer practical explorations of issues that could otherwise be discussed only in highly theoretical terms. Rossini traces playwrights’ methods as they address some of the most challenging issues facing contemporary Latinas/os in America: from the struggles for ethnic solidarity and the dangers of a community based in fear, to stereotypes of Latino masculinity and the problematic fusion of ethnicity and politics. Rossini discusses the looming specter of the border in theater, both as a conceptual device and as a literal reality—a crucial subject for modern Latinas/os, given recent legislation and other actions. Throughout, the author draws intriguing comparisons to the cultural limbo in which many Latinas/os find themselves today. An indispensable volume for anyone interested in drama and ethnic studies, Contemporary Latina/o Theater underscores the power of theatricality in exploring and rethinking ethnicity. Rossini provides the most in-depth analysis of these plays to date, offering a groundbreaking look at the ability of playwrights to correct misconceptions and create fresh perspectives on diversity, culture, and identity in Latina/o America.

Book Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes

Download or read book Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes written by Jonathan Auxier and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher—a box that contains three pairs of magical eyes. When he tries the first pair, he is instantly transported to a hidden island where he is presented with a special quest: to travel to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom and rescue a people in need. Along with his loyal sidekick—a knight who has been turned into an unfortunate combination of horse and cat—and the magic eyes, he embarks on an unforgettable, swashbuckling adventure to discover his true destiny. Be sure to read the companion book, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard. Praise for Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes “Auxier has a juggler’s dexterity with prose that makes this fantastical tale quicken the senses.” –Kirkus Reviews

Book Eyes That Kiss in the Corners

Download or read book Eyes That Kiss in the Corners written by Joanna Ho and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller · A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of 2021 · Included in NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List · Featured in Forbes, Oprah Daily, The Cut, and Book Riot · Golden Poppy Book Award Winner · Featured in Chicago Public Library’s Best Books of 2021 · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 This lyrical, stunning picture book tells a story about learning to love and celebrate your Asian-shaped eyes, in the spirit of Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, and is a celebration of diversity. A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages. "This tale of self-acceptance and respect for one’s roots is breathtaking.” —Kirkus (starred review) “A young girl finds beauty in her uniqueness.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A lyrical celebration of her eyes, their shape, spirit, and legacy.” —Booklist (starred review) “A poignant testament to familial love and legacy.” —Publishers Weekly Plus don't miss the beautiful companion book from the same team: Eyes That Speak to the Stars.

Book Through Wolf s Eyes

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jane Lindskold
  • Publisher : Obsidian Tiger Inc
  • Release : 2018-05-03
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 590 pages

Download or read book Through Wolf s Eyes written by Jane Lindskold and published by Obsidian Tiger Inc. This book was released on 2018-05-03 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book New York Magazine

    Book Details:
  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1974-06-10
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 92 pages

Download or read book New York Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1974-06-10 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.

Book Cataract Surgery

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sumit Garg
  • Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
  • Release : 2022-09-09
  • ISBN : 0323568106
  • Pages : 592 pages

Download or read book Cataract Surgery written by Sumit Garg and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2022-09-09 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering authoritative coverage, Steinert's Cataract Surgery, 4th Edition, takes you step by step from preoperative evaluation and preparation through the full range of surgical techniques and the mitigation and management of complications. New editors, Drs. Sumit (Sam) Garg and Douglas D. Koch, along with a who’s who list of top international experts, provide practical technical guidance on all aspects of cataract surgery in a newly streamlined, easy-to-read format. From IOL calculations to glaucoma and astigmatism considerations, perioperative drug delivery to methods of iris repair, this up-to-date 4th Edition delivers essential clinical information, core foundational knowledge, and advanced techniques from cover to cover. Features expert tips on common pitfalls in cataract surgery, including advanced surgical pearls to maximize patient outcomes. Contains 10 new chapters covering Modular Intraocular Lenses (IOLs), Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery, Preoperative Evaluation and Considerations of Astigmatism, Toric Intraocular Lenses (IOLs), Managing Residual Postoperative Astigmatism, Retinal Considerations in Cataract Surgery, Management of Dysphotopsia, Refractive Enhancements after Cataract Surgery, and more. Provides rich visual guidance with more than 1,200 diagnostic, clinical, and surgical photos and illustrations with clear explanations. Includes more than 50 videos of narrated surgical footage performed by the authors, offering real-time guidance on the full range of the latest cataract surgery techniques.

Book The Eyes Have It

    Book Details:
  • Author : Philip K. Dick
  • Publisher : Namaskar Books
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 7 pages

Download or read book The Eyes Have It written by Philip K. Dick and published by Namaskar Books. This book was released on with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Robert M  Young

    Book Details:
  • Author : Leon Lewis
  • Publisher : McFarland
  • Release : 2015-01-09
  • ISBN : 0786482710
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book Robert M Young written by Leon Lewis and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Young began his prolific filmmaking career while a student at Harvard University, where he majored in English literature, founded the Harvard Film Society, and, with the help of several colleagues, put together his first film (about a Boston factory worker). His reputation as a documentary filmmaker earned him a prestigious position with NBC, and he has since worked within and without the Hollywood production system for five decades. At age 80, Robert M. Young continues to be actively involved in a variety of projects as a commercially successful filmmaker and an independent artist. In this compilation of 15 essays, scholars of both English literature and film analyze the aesthetic and thematic elements of Young's many works. Among the films examined are Nothing But a Man, Triumph of the Spirit, Cortile Cascino, ALAMBRISTA!, Short Eyes, Ballad of Gregorio Cortez, Extremities, Dominick and Eugene, Talent for the Game, Roosters, Caught, and Human Error. The book includes an extensive interview with Young that provides a retrospect of Young's life as a director, cinematographer, writer and producer. A filmography of Young's work and a chronology of his life are also provided.

Book Phacoemulsification  Fourth Edition

Download or read book Phacoemulsification Fourth Edition written by Amar Agarwal and published by Wife Goes On. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of Phacoemulsification provides a comprehensive discussion of the subject, from its history, to phaco-hardware, such as machines and pumps, and phaco-software, for example fluidics, software-assisted torsional phaco; to viscosurgical devices, surgical techniques, premium IOLs and management of complications. With contributions from international specialists and almost more than 800 images and illustrations, this book describes in detail new techniques and developments in the treatment of cataracts. A DVD ROM is included covering aphakic bullous keratopathy, traumatic dislocation of IOL, glued IOL reloaded, aniridia with subluxated cataract and glaucoma, and much more.

Book Eyes Shine and Hearts Smile

Download or read book Eyes Shine and Hearts Smile written by Neha B and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2021-07-11 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is that one thing which fuels our heart, runs our body and without which everything looks incomplete despite being complete? It is happiness. We cannot store it in any bottle or container, it is not that whenever we feel down, we can use it from there. We cannot do that. All we can do is adhering to humanity whose thumb rule is to spread happiness by sticking to its principles. Through this book, you can find that happiness as you will be able to touch the human chord, you will be able to shed human formalities, you will be able to find that lost innocence, you will be able to follow your heart, you will learn to have free will and fly high. Author Bio Neha B is a computer science engineer who lives in Bangalore. Growing up, she was inclined towards creative writing. Her journey started from writing her own created thought of the day, along with her name on the school notice board. She used to keep looking at her name with smiling eyes. Now switching her career from IT back to her love of life- writing, she is trying to make a beautiful world with all the smiling faces through her stories.

Book Breath  Eyes  Memory

    Book Details:
  • Author : Edwidge Danticat
  • Publisher : Soho Press
  • Release : 2015-02-24
  • ISBN : 1616955023
  • Pages : 273 pages

Download or read book Breath Eyes Memory written by Edwidge Danticat and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 20th anniversary edition of Edwidge Danticat's groundbreaking debut, now an established classic--revised and with a new introduction by the author, and including extensive bonus materials At the age of twelve, Sophie Caco is sent from her impoverished Haitian village to New York to be reunited with a mother she barely remembers. There she discovers secrets that no child should ever know, and a legacy of shame that can be healed only when she returns to Haiti—to the women who first reared her. What ensues is a passionate journey through a landscape charged with the supernatural and scarred by political violence. In her stunning literary debut, Danticat evokes the wonder, terror, and heartache of her native Haiti—and the enduring strength of Haiti’s women—with vibrant imagery and narrative grace that bear witness to her people’s suffering and courage.

Book Eyes that Speak to the Stars

Download or read book Eyes that Speak to the Stars written by Joanna Ho and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before-in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.