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Toys that give girls confidence in problem-solving

Toys that give girls confidence in problem-solving

Gwenda Bond You’ve heard of Shakespeare in the Park, but Shakespeare at the circus? That may be a new one. But that didn’t stop Gwenda Bond from using one of the bard’s most popular plays as one of the inspirations for her new novel, Girl on a Wire. Now she’s here to talk about how to achieve this precarious balancing act. A sixteen-year-old girl walks on a wire high above a city. She balances—easily, then precariously—on the invisible weight of her family history. The girl’s name is Jules. The Big Idea then, for Girl on a Wire, as it presented itself: Romeo and Juliet retold in the modern circus, centered on the latest generation of decades-long competing circus dynasties. A confession: I can’t stand the romance in Romeo and Juliet. Fate and choice; we live our lives crossing our fingers for both, at one time or another. This book started with the flu. It was the first time I’d ever encountered Petit, and he mentioned a book he’d written called On the High Wire.

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Don'ts for Wives | Stocking Stuffers The "Dear Abby" of her generation, author Blanche Ebbut penned this marital guidebook on the eve of World War I. Although times have certainly changed, her advice is as relevant today as it was nearly 100 years ago. Written by Blanche Ebbutt A replica edition of the original book published by A&C Black in 1913 England Filled with hundreds of snippets of entertaining advice for a happy marriage, such as: "Don't interpret too literally the 'obey' of the Marriage Service; your husband has no right to control your individuality." Offers tips on achieving marital bliss, covering everything from jealousy to financial matters Published by A&C Black, 2010 Hardcover, 80 pages Dimensions 2¾"W x ½"D x 4"L engineer....

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