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Conceived in the best of times, executed in the worst of times, Chicago’s Century of Progress Exposition, 1933-1934, was highly criticized, but none-the-less a phenomenal success. First proposed in 1928 to celebrate Chicago’s centennial, the new exposition was meant to return Chicago to fair fame after a succession of dull Beaux Arts expositions in San Francisco, St. Louis, and Philadelphia. The 1933 Chicago exposition was to be financed by the continuation of the 20’s boom years of industry and stock market gains, but the national economic crash of 1929 stopped. That such an event could happen, the fact that even the idea could survive, let alone be planned, financed and built duri ...

This is a book that describes how to be an artist. With different suggestions on media to use. Along with tips on how to be successful. And ways to sell your art. And specific jobs that may help you be successful.

Who is the Real Santa Clause? Inside the cover of this book, you will learn about the fascinating story about the real Santa Claus and why so many people across the globe use him as a role model to align their lives after. This wonderfully illustrated poem about St. Nicholas provides the setting for how Santa Claus came about. This book also includes a fact filled account of St. Nicholas’ life and the many miracles associated with him and his ministry. It also tells about the many cultures around the world that celebrate St. Nick and how the original St. Nick compares to our modern day Santa.

SURE is the memoir of a woman who experiences challenges, joys, sorrow and opportunities influenced by her generation’s free thinking and rebellious spirit. She comes of age as a puppeteer, and then finds financial independence as a speech/language pathologist never abandoning her creativity. She gains self-knowledge and acceptance while travelling through the experiences of significant relationships, confronting issues of body image and food, and exploring her spirituality. She is always willing to sacrifice on behalf of what really matters to her: independence, personal freedom, creativity, love, friendships, family and her daughter.