“A wandering remembrance that offers astute commentary on the South.” — Kirkus Reviews This book is about Douglas Haas-Bennett, also known as "Miss Doug," owner of Raleigh Creative Costumes, wife of novelist Ben Haas and inventor Willard Bennett, mother, stepmother, and grandmother, humorous, generous, and strong-willed. If you know her, there's a very good chance you love her. If you don't, well, bless your heart. A descendant of plantation stock, the landed gentry of Eastern North Carolina, Miss Doug witnessed and took part in the twentieth century transformation of Southern culture from "Old South" to "New South," changes in race relations, gender roles, and the very definition of Southernness. The stories here, stories from her and about her, chronicle this transformation with insight, wit, and affection.

This passionate, uplifting celebration of the human spirit received outstanding acclaim from critics coast-to-coast! Jason Patric (The Losers) is August King, a young man whose life is changed forever when he risks everything to help a beautiful woman (Thandie Newton, For Colored Girls) on a courageous, and very dangerous, search for a new life. Desperate yet determined, the two set out on a harrowing journey towards freedom...and find in each other the strength to overcome incredible odds. Also featuring Eric Mabius (TV's Ugly Betty), The Journey Of August King is inspiring entertainment you don't want to miss.

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For almost five millennia, in every culture and in every major religion, indigo-a blue pigment obtained from the small green leaf of a parasitic shrub through a complex process that even scientists still regard as mysterious-has been at the center of turbulent human encounters.Indigo is the story of this precious dye and its ancient heritage: its relationship to slavery as the "hidden half" of the transatlantic slave trade, its profound influence on fashion, and its spiritual significance, which is little recognized but no less alive today. It is an untold story, brimming with rich, electrifying tales of those who shaped the course of colonial history and a world economy.But Indigo is also the story of a personal quest: Catherine McKinley is the descendant of a clan of Scots who wore indigo tartan as their virile armor; the kin of several generations of Jewish "rag traders"; the maternal granddaughter of a Massachusetts textile factory owner; and the paternal granddaughter of African slaves-her ancestors were traded along the same Saharan routes as indigo, where a length of blue cotton could purchase human life. McKinley's journey in search of beauty and her own history ultimately ... [Read More]

To Infinity and Beyond! The ultimate costume for any boy's intergalactic adventures! Buzz Lightyear is a toy spaceman action figure and throughout Toy Story they follow him and Woody capturing their adventures. This costume depicts Buzz's rather high-tech space suit, similar to that of astronauts, though more streamlined. The suit's chest features screen print of Buzz's control panel. Now is the time to wear the suit of your favorite toy Buzz

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The electrical fences and advanced technology of Jurassic World didn't stop the dinosaurs from escaping and terrorizing the visitors, just like nothing is going to stop you from having the best Halloween yet when you dress in this one-piece inflatable T-Rex suit. A built-in fan will keep you cool all night, so whether you're trick or treating through Jurassic World or you're going to a fun party with your friends, you'll be comfortable! You can also don this costume to the premiere of the upcoming film; you'll look so great, people will forget all about the movie and all eyes