Two bartenders, an ocean apart are excited and ready to pack their bags, cross the pond, switch countries and 'jobs' for two weeks as the winners of the first ever trans-continental Auchentoshan Switch. Auchentoshan
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Friday, 25 November 2011
No One Ever Said Becoming a Superhero Was Easy
Denver, CO/Forked River, NJ (PRWEB) March 21, 2008
In the semi-autobiographical tale Becoming a Superhero, author William D. Smith tells the story of young Billy, a boy who wants to grow up to be a superhero. Based on poems the author had published as a child, Becoming a Superhero is sure to please.
Outskirts Press is pleased to announce the publication of Becoming a Superhero by New Jersey resident William D. Smith. Becoming a Superhero introduces young readers to Billy Smith, a delightful 10-year-old boy living in a Pennsylvania coal-mining town during World War II and its aftermath. Billy's world is filled with heroes, real heroes returning from the war, as well as those that spring from his vivid imagination. So no one was surprised when he announced his intention to become an American Superhero, just like the ones in comic books and the movies.
As I climbed up onto what was left of the window ledge, a voice penetrated my thoughts, louder than an airplane engine, saying "Birds fly; kids don't." But I wasn't afraid. I had a magic Superman cape and I was going to be a superhero. I jumped. It was the fastest and shortest flight in recorded history. I hit the dirt like a speeding bullet. That's a Superman joke, which wasn't very funny at that particular moment. Somehow, I managed to crawl home, crying all the way
In spite of a noble goal to rid the world of evil, the choices Billy makes along the way often have disastrous consequences and land him in trouble time and time again--even on the principal's retention list!
Becoming a Superhero is a tale of morals and values that shows, firsthand, what it is like to be caught between the innocence of childhood and the looming responsibilities of an adult world. It is suitable for readers in grades 4-6, ages 8-12.
William Smith is available for school programs in the New Jersey area. His presentation "The Heroes Journey in Children's Literature" is geared to both parents and teachers. You may reach the author through http://www.OutskirtsPress.com/BecomingASuperhero for more information.
ISBN: 978-1-4327-2071-1 Format: 5.5x8.5 paperback SRP: $ 13.95
Genre: Children's Literature/General
Age: 8-12
About the Author
William Smith is an adjunct instructor at Ocean County Community College is Toms River, New Jersey, where he teaches psychology and education. He also served as a school administrator for the Toms River Regional School District. In nearly fifty years of teaching, he has reached over 3000 perspective teachers. You may learn more about Mr. Smith and his upcoming projects by visiting him on the Web at http://www.OutskirtsPress.com/BecomingASuperhero.
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Black Friday Deals Leaking To Public Earlier Than Ever Before
Beloit, Wisconsin (PRWEB) November 10, 2011
The trend to get Black Friday sales advertising out early is growing in 2011. Today FatWallet, the preferred online shopping resource for millions of savvy shoppers, features Walmarts self-leaked Black Friday sales items along with 27 other stores Thanksgiving weekend bargains. Last year at this time there were only a dozen stores leaking ads this early in FatWallets Black Friday Deal Finder, with Walmarts leaked ad not emerging until November 15, 2010. The Deal Finder featured 13,676 deals from 90 stores in 2010. FatWallet anticipates more than 100 stores and 20,000 deals in 2011 to help holiday shoppers compare prices and plan their Thanksgiving weekend buying spree.
"Apart from early retail marketing, our site analytics has been the biggest indicator that holiday shoppers are buying gifts earlier with each passing year, said FatWallets COO, Ryan Washatka. Weve responded with a host of early features, tools, tips and more up-to-the-minute news to help shoppers take full advantage of all the early opportunities to save money.
Early shoppers will benefit from FatWallets Early Black Friday Deals featuring all the best coupons and deals from more than 100 stores including OfficeMaxs Black Friday Every Day, Overstocks Pre-Black Friday Sale and Kohls Christmas Kickoff. Online shoppers should prepare for the traditional Black Friday weekend deals to be available for purchase on Thanksgiving day, if not earlier in the week, like Neweggs quick jump out of the gate on Wednesday in 2010.
FatWallet users can keep up with the latest Black Friday deals and news on the go by downloading the
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