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The definitive, fascinating, all-reaching biography of Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss is a classic American icon. Whimsical and wonderful, his work has defined our childhoods and the childhoods of our own children. The silly, simple rhymes are a bottomless well of magic, his illustrations timeless favorites because, quite simply, he makes us laugh. The Grinch, the Cat in the Hat, Horton, and so many more are his troupe of beloved and uniquely Seussian creations.
Theodor Geisel, however, had a second, more radical side. It is there that the allure and fascination of his Dr. Seuss alter ego begins. He had a successful career as an advertising man and then as a political cartoonist, his personal convictions appearing, not always subtly, throughout his books - remember the environmentalist of The Lorax? Geisel was a complicated man on an important mission. He introduced generations to the wonders of reading while teaching young people about empathy and how to treat others well.
Agonizing over word choices and rhymes, touching up drawings sometimes for years, he upheld a rigorous standard of perfection for his work. Geisel took his responsibility as a writer for children seriously, talking down to no reader, no matter how small. And with classics like Green Eggs and Ham and One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, Geisel delighted them while they learned. Suddenly, reading became fun.
Coming right off the heels of George Lucas and best-selling Jim Henson, Brian Jay Jones is quickly developing a reputation as a master biographer of the creative geniuses of our time.
Archaeoastronomy researcher CRYSTAL TRICKEL and AAPS conference producer JUDY JOHNSON join us to discuss this year's AAPS Conference. There is another stellar lineup of speakers, and Crystal will be discussing her research in Kansas, OK's panhandle and southeastern Colorado. Who was establishing these places as astronomical observation centers? Where were they located? Can we contrast these observatories with ones in other regions of the country? Why is there evidence of Iberian and Celtic writing in the area? We will look at the cultural context and, possible, mixture of international visitors. We will learn more about the local copper sites at the conference in Harris, Michigan.
Join Solaris and Barbara as they liik into the amazing life of the first female pharoah and much more.
Catching the Ascension Wave: Everything You Need to Know about the Coming Great Awakening (The Sacred Planet)
A guide to thriving during the ascension into higher consciousness
Catching the Ascension Wave: Everything You Need to Know about the Coming Great Awakening (The Sacred Planet)
A guide to thriving during the ascension into higher consciousness
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