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Sunday Jul 02, 2017
Sunday Jul 02, 2017
With more than 10 million copies in print, Sarah Dessen is the undisputed queen of summer romance and her thirteenth novel, ONCE AND FOR is the best one yet. Set in the world of wedding planning, ONCE AND FOR ALL is inspired by those momentous occasions in life which can challenge one’s personal resources and ultimately bring out the best in ourselves and the friends and family around us. Sarah Dessen is the author of twelve previous novels, and her first two books, That Summer and Someone Like You, were made into the movie How to Deal, starring Mandy Moore. Dessen’s books are frequently chosen for the Teens’ Top Ten list and the list of Best Fiction for Young Adults.
This past January, Sarah Dessen was awarded the highly coveted 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award at the American Library Association Youth Media Awards. Each year the American Library Association awards this honor to an author for his or her significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature. As a recipient of this award, Dessen stands alongside past recipients and young adult literature powerhouses S.E. Hinton, Judy Blume, and Laurie Halse Anderson among others.
About ONCE AND FOR ALL:
Is it really better to have loved and lost? Louna's summer job is to help brides plan their perfect day, even though she stopped believing in happily-ever-after when her first love ended tragically. But charming girl-magnet Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged now that he's met the one he really wants. Maybe Louna's second chance is standing right in front of her. Sarah Dessen’s many fans will adore this latest novel, a richly satisfying, enormously entertaining story with humor, romance, and an ending that is so much more than happily-ever-after.
Read an excerpt from ONCE AND FOR ALL on EW.com: Sarah Dessen’s YA novel Once and for All
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Monday Jun 26, 2017
In the new release DIAPER DUDE: The Ultimate Dad’s Guide to Surviving the First Two Years (on sale May 9, 2017), founder of the popular Diaper Dude parenting brand Chris Pegula dives into the first two years of parenting and furthers his deeply held belief that you don’t have to lose yourself when you become a father. Picking up where his first book From Dude to Dad left off, this new guide is once again written in Pegula’s everyman voice and filled with humorous takes on fatherhood from the front lines. We shipped a copy your way last week so you should see it shortly if you haven’t already.
Filled with useful information, hilarious stories of dad madness, a little psychology and science, and engaging sidebars, Diaper Dude covers everything from bonding, babyproofing, and when you’ll have sex again to toddlerhood, tantrums, and tag-teaming with your partner to cover all the bases while staying (somewhat) sane.
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Filled with useful information, hilarious stories of dad madness, a little psychology and science, and engaging sidebars, Diaper Dude covers everything from bonding, babyproofing, and when you’ll have sex again to toddlerhood, tantrums, and tag-teaming with your partner to cover all the bases while staying (somewhat) sane.
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Filled with useful information, hilarious stories of dad madness, a little psychology and science, and engaging sidebars, Diaper Dude covers everything from bonding, babyproofing, and when you’ll have sex again, to toddlerhood, tantrums, and tag-teaming with your partner to cover all the bases. A perfect pick for Father’s Day, I hope you consider DIAPER DUDE for coverage! Chris is available for interviews and guest articles as well.
“The market for dads wanting to know how to do best by their babies is undeniable… recommended for all dudes.” – Library Journal
“By turns sweet, funny, tender and joyful.” – Work & Family Life
CHRIS PEGULA is the creator of Diaper Dude, America’s most high-profile line of hip gear for cool dads. He lives with his wife and three children in Los Angeles, CA. Diaper Dude bags have been featured on Oprah, Rachael Ray Show, Today, MSNBC, and more. Video clip here (Chris interviewed around the 1 minute mark). FRANK MEYER is a journalist, author, senior producer at NBC’s Esquire Network, and the proud single father of an eight-year-old girl.
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Lauren Lipton, author of Yoga Bodies: Real People, Real Stories and the Power of Transformation. is truly helping make the health benefits of yoga accessible to everyone—no matter what age, shape or size. Check out this piece in New York Magazine and there's more nfo at: http://laurenlipton.com/
Humans of New York Meets Yoga
Yoga Bodies
Real People, Real Stories and the Power of Transformation
by Lauren Lipton
Photographs by Jaimie Baird
Artfully capturing yoga's vibrant spirit, Yoga Bodies presents full-color yoga-pose portraits of more than 80 practitioners of all ages, shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and skill levels – real people with real stories to share about how yoga has changed their lives for the better. Some humorous, some heartfelt, others profound, the stories entertain as they enlighten, while the portraits – which joyously challenge the "yoga body" stereotype – celebrate the glorious diversity of the human form. Handsomely jacketed and richly visual inside and out, Yoga Bodies is a coffee table – worthy contemplation, a meaningful gift, and a source of endless inspiration for anyone seeking fresh perspectives on how to live well.
Thursday Jun 22, 2017
Monday Jun 19, 2017
Monday Jun 19, 2017
Inspired by the life of singer/songwriter Alyssa Robbins, Becks is not just a lesbian love story, but a universal love story first and foremost that speaks to the broader human experiences of love, heartbreak, and finding one’s place in this world.
BECKS, follows an unambitious musician (Becks) who moves back home to St. Louis after a crushing breakup with her longtime girlfriend Lucy (Hayley Kiyoko). Once back home, she struggles to find a connection with her ultra-Catholic mother Ann (Christine Lahti), a former nun. As she navigates her hometown, playing for tip money in an old friend's bar, an unexpected relationship begins to take shape with Elyse (Mena Suvari), the wife of Becks’ high school nemesis. The film is driven by an original soundtrack produced by veteran music producer Steve Salett and performed by Lena Hall.
The film was co-directed by Liz Rohrbaugh (Emmy Award Winner and documentary director of The Perfect Victim) and Daniel Powell (Emmy and Peabody winning co-creator and Executive Producer of Inside Amy Schumer) and written by both directors in collaboration with Peabody winner, four time Emmy nominee for Key and Peele and producer of FX’s Baskets, Rebecca Drysdale.
Tony winner and Grammy nominee Lena Hall is currently starring in Lincoln Center’s How To Transcend a Happy Marriage to rave reviews. Previously she starred as both ‘Hedwig’ and ‘Yitzak’ in Los Angeles and San Francisco with Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Prior to that Lena starred as ‘Nicola’ in the Tony Award winning musical Kinky Boots.
BAFTA nominated actress Mena Suvari, best know for her provocative role in the 5-time Oscar awarded film American Beauty recently wrapped on TV Land’s pilot American Woman starring opposite Alicia Silverstone. Her prolific career spans from being part of the blockbuster franchise American Pie to starring as the iconic "Back Dahlia” in the TV show American Horror Story.
Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy winner Christine Lahti’s credits range from Sidney Lumet’s Running On Empty and Ed Zwick’s Leaving Normal to TV hit Chicago Hope. Lahti recently shot a lead role in Andrew Currie’s upcoming independent feature The Steps. She was last seen opposite Kristin Wiig and Hailee Steinfeld in Hateship Loveship.
Director: Liz Rohrbaugh and Daniel Powell
Writers: Liz Rohrbaugh & Daniel Powell & Rebecca DrysdaleCast: Lena Hall, Mena Suvari, Christine Lahti, Dan Fogler, Hayley Kiyoko, Rebecca Drysdale, Michael Zegen
Producers: Alex Bach, Liz Rohrbaugh and Daniel Powell
Cinematographer: Kat Westergaard
Editor: Jim Isler
Music: Alyssa Robins and Steve Salett
Available Talent: Lena Hall, Mena Suvari, Christine Lahti
Filmmakers available: Liz Rohrbaugh, Daniel Powell, Rebecca Drysdale, Alex Bach and Alyssa Robins
BECKS SCREENINGS: World Premier - Thursday, June 15 at 8:40PM @ ArcLight Cinemas in Culver City
Monday Jun 19, 2017
Monday Jun 19, 2017
The World Premiere of SKID ROW MARATHON at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival. Director Mark Hayes and producer Gabriele Hayes bring this special LA story to the big screen. Skid Row Marathon tells the story of how a local criminal court Judge Craig Mitchell organizes a running club in LA’s Skid Row that comprises of homeless, recovering and paroled individuals who seek to rediscover their sense of self worth and discovery.
Filmmaker Mark Hayes & Judge Craig Mitchell join host Janeane Bernstein Monday June 19th 9:00am pst on KUCI 88.9fm!
WORLD PREMIERE
SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2017 - 12:00 PM
ArcLight Santa Monica 8
SYNOPSIS
Skid Row Marathon is a feature length documentary that follows Judge Craig Mitchell and his running club as they prepare for a variety of running events including the Accra International Marathon in Ghana, the LA Marathon and the Rome Marathon. Many of the club members have been living on the streets or in homeless shelters for significant periods of time. They’ve lost everything - their homes, their jobs, their families and relationships. As they run with the Judge, they struggle with their demons and attempt to regain their self-esteem and self-sufficiency. Not everyone succeeds.
WEBSITE
http://skidrowmarathon.com/
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
Wednesday Jun 14, 2017
In recent years there has been an increasing focus in popular culture on the rising numbers of boys seeming to be at loose ends in their early adulthood - with fewer attending college, pursuing work away from home, or starting families of their own. And while there are several factors contributing to this “crisis of men,” many nod to a culture that does not support the ideals that encourage boys to flourish and grow into motivated, courageous and kind adults. Recognizing this negative effect that our culture has on boys, popular educator Heather Haupt sought a way to encourage her own three sons to develop strong character.
Now, in KNIGHTS IN TRAINING: Ten Principles for Raising Honorable, Courageous, and Compassionate Boys, she shares how to instill essential values in boys by captivating their imaginations and appealing to their love of adventure. Based on the Knights’ Code of Chivalry as depicted in the French epic Song of Roland, she offers ten character-building codes that teach boys the importance of respecting women, pursuing excellence, and standing against injustice.
Heather Haupt discusses:
· Creating a micro-culture that mirrors their values
· Mindful media consumption (i.e. why you don’t want your sons watching Frozen!)
· Why play weapons are a good thing, and how rules for engagement teaches boys courtesy
· Discouraging potty humor - even if it promotes reading
· Learning the art of disagreeing.
KNIGHTS IN TRAINING is an invaluable source for parents searching for a countercultural way to ensure that their sons grow up independent, self-sufficient, and fulfilled.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Heather Haupt is the mother of three knights in training and a spunky little princess. She wants to raise children who will make a difference in this world. As an educator, writer, and popular conference speaker, she inspires parents to pursue a loving and holistic approach to education and parenting. She has taught in a variety of settings ranging from preschool nature classes all the way up to college biology labs and now homeschools her four children. She lives in the Dallas area with her family and writes at www.heatherhaupt.com.
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Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
Tuesday Jun 13, 2017
HEARING IS BELIEVING
With Rachel Flowers and filmmaker Lorenzo DeStefano
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OPENING IN SELECT THEATRES ON
Friday, June 16, 2017
AVAILBLE ON VOD AND DIGITAL HD
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
A film by Lorenzo DeStefano
HEARING IS BELIEVING, the new non-fiction feature from award-winning filmmaker Lorenzo DeStefano, introduces the world to the astonishing young musician and composer, Rachel Flowers.
Born 15 weeks premature, Rachel soon lost her eyesight. At two she began playing every song she heard by ear, including Bach fugues. Starting her musical education at the age of 4, it was soon clear that the child had perfect pitch.
DeStefano and his team have created a dynamic and engaging portrait of two years in the life of a tight- knit American family, a single mom and her two kids, living paycheck to paycheck in Oxnard, California, with Rachel's stunning music as the soundtrack. The film revels in Rachel's joyous and free-flowing love of song, illuminating the bonds of family and the divine mysteries of creativity.
Among the great musicians appearing with Rachel in the film are Grammy winners Dweezil Zappa, Arturo Sandoval, and Stevie Wonder, Grammy nominated jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti, the late Progressive Rock icon Keith Emerson, Hawaii ukulele legend Benny Chong, and 50 members of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony.
Rachel is the recipient of many awards, distinctions, and scholarships, including a Stanford University Jazz Residency, Los Angeles Music Center Spotlight Awards, winner of the Ventura County Student Jazz competition, and private instruction in advanced improvisation through the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz.
Rachel has performed for Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Clark Terry, Herbie Hancock, Herb Alpert, and Wayne Shorter. She is a very active part of several jazz lineups in California and is currently composing original songs and works for orchestra, jazz combo, piano, and voice.
HEARING IS BELIEVING is produced & directed by Lorenzo DeStefano. Executive producer is Patti Channer. Co-producers are Randell J. Brasher, Sandra Laby, Jordan Laby, and Mary Karrh. Editing by Kevin D. Wilson. Cinematography by David Pu'u and Nik Blaskovich. Music by Rachel Flowers.
RT: 104 min / Unrated
IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3765278/
Website: www.hearingisbelievingfilm.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hearingisbelievingfilm
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hibmovie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelflowersfilm/
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Designing Your Life, which became an instant #1 New York Times bestseller in the fall. Co-author Dave Evans is the designer of the Apple mouse and co-founder of Electronic Arts, and the developer of Stanford’s most popular class. Designing Your Life provides readers with a step-by-step process for figuring out “what they want, who they want to grow into, and how to create a life they love.”
I am setting up some interviews for Dave this month to talk about applying the DYL principles to help new college graduates navigate career decision making by giving them a tool kit to try out (AKA prototype) different careers and offer strategies on how to land a job.
Just in time for College Graduation Season:
What do you want to do with the rest of your life?
Whether you’re 22 or 50, this is the question most of us agonize, worry, and speculate about, often leaving us stuck.
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Graduates from college have been “winning” at school for the past twenty-two years, but LIFE and WORK are a new game. College grads need to build new skillsets, and fast. Enter Dave Evans (designer of the Apple mouse and co-founder of Electronic Arts) and Bill Burnett (head of the design program at Stanford), developers of Stanford’s most popular class and the authors of the book based on it: DESIGNING YOUR LIFE: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life. Based on the most popular class at Stanford University, DESIGNING YOUR LIFE provides readers with a step-by-step process for figuring out “what they want, who they want to grow into, and how to create a life they love.”
Many recent graduates find themselves in an “option prison” – they went to college so that they’d graduate and have lots of options, but now are in a position of having to make decisions that narrow the field. (Do I want to be a teacher? Work in finance? Code for a tech company? What if I don’t like what I pick? Maybe I’ll just go to grad school and delay the decision, keep on keeping my options open…) DESIGNING YOUR LIFE helps graduates navigate decision making by giving them a tool kit to try out (AKA prototype) different careers and offering strategies on how to choose well.
In development for over 9 years, proven with thousands of college and professional users (including many workshops at Google) and validated through two educational research studies, the DYL methodology is highly accessible and it works.
How to Land a Job
Most of us – especially recent graduates – fall prey to the same mistakes as we network and seek employment. Some tips from DESIGNING YOUR LIFE:
The standard model of job-seeking – apply online via HR or an online job portal or platform – does not work for most applicants. 52% of employers do not even respond to half of the applicants for a job. With online applications now the norm, it’s hard to get your resume onto someone’s desk, let alone get an interview.
How to maximize your chances when applying online: DYL has concrete tips on how to understand and craft your letter/resume to fit a specific job description; how to write your resume so that it optimizes the chance it will be pulled from the pile; and how to read between the lines of job descriptions.
Most great jobs aren’t listed online (interesting startup jobs; jobs at small companies with fewer than 50 employees (and no HR department); companies with such a pool of interested workers they don’t need to post, etc). Don’t just rely on online listings. Network!
How to network – even if you don’t think you know anyone or don’t have a connection to the companies or people you want to work with. (Trust us – you can find a way in!) DYL teaches you how to maximize your own network (fellow students/graduation; former classmates; family friends; colleagues from internships, etc.) to get to opportunities you are eager to explore; how to leverage Google and LinkedIn to find contacts at organizations you’d be interested in working for; and—most critically—how to network in a way that WORKS.
Media Coverage of DYL:
Want A New Job? Why You're Doing It Wrong -- And How To Do It Right, Forbes.com
It’s not just about jobs. Colleges must help students find their passions., Washington Post
Design Your Way to a Happier Life, The Wall Street Journal
www.designingyour.life
Twitter: @DYourLife / @DaveEvansDYL
Video of the authors talking about the book and ideas here
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
DAVE EVANS is an adjunct lecturer in the Product Design Program at Stanford, a management consultant, and a co-founder of Electronic Arts.
After 15 years as tech exec, Dave decided his real mission was to help others find and pursue theirs. So he went out on his own working with start-up executive teams, some large corporate clients, but also with countless young adults. They were all asking the same question. “What should I do with my life and why?” Helping people get traction on that question continues to be Dave’s real work, which he finds is most enjoyable and effectively done in the university setting.
Dave taught a course for eight years at UC Berkeley entitled How to Find Your Vocation (aka: Is Your Calling Calling?) and has been a Lecturer in the Stanford Program in Design since 2007. Dave holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford and a graduate diploma in Contemplative Spirituality from San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Monday Jun 12, 2017
“This helpful and hilarious book may just save your life!” – Deborah Hersman, President of the National Safety Council
After a hundred years of steady improvement, the rate at which people are being injured in everyday accidents is sharply increasing. As doctors and medical researchers work busily to extend our lives, more people each year are figuring out ways to cut them short. Car crashes, pedestrian fatalities, home improvement projects gone wrong, mistaken medical diagnoses, adventure sports, even cockroach-eating contests: we’re finding diverse and creative new ways to put our bodies in harm’s way. But according to Steve Casner, who has spent the past twenty years at NASA ensuring the safety of people who hurtle through the atmosphere at the speed of sound, and whose studies on safety have received critical media attention from such publications as The New Yorker and Scientific American, there’s no such thing as an accident. Casner insists these injuries are preventable and that we can take back control of our own well-being. Now, he shares his new book, Careful: A User’s Guide to Our Injury-Prone Minds.
Casner talks about:
· the many quirks in the way we think about being careful, such as why do we do things like insist on fat-free salad dressing but then text and drive
· the surprising limits of our own ability to pay attention
· judging risk…what’s riskier, jaywalking or kayaking? We don’t walk around with odds like these in our heads, yet we confidently make decisions about risk based on stories we’ve heard or seen
· knowing how and where “bad stuff” happens, including around the house, in the workplace, while watching children, and at the doctor’s office.
By sharing stories of real accidents alongside the simple techniques that could have been used to prevent them, Careful offers a new understanding of how our sometimes fallible minds work so that we increase our chances of getting through the day in one piece.
About the Author:
Steve Casner is a research psychologist who studies the accident-prone mind. A NASA scientist by day, Casner also flies jets and helicopters, rides motorcycles and skateboards, and has surprisingly few scratches on him. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and daughter.