The Polar Express

1. The Polar Express was written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg and it was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1985. This book is a classic children’s book that was later made into a feature film. The story is about a boy who goes unnamed though out the whole book, and his journey on a magical steam engine to the North Pole in the middle of the night. Van Allsburg evokes such a vivid visual world through is text and visuals. He uses great metaphors and similes such as “the train is wrapped in an apron of steam” to help the readers use their imaginations and put themselves in the story. He also does a great job of blending the dream world with reality. The themes in the book is really about believing in the magic of Christmas and the joy…

When the Brand New Christmas time movie “the Polar express” came out on November 10, 2004, I really had an urge to go see it in theaters. It was about a week after the release date and I said to my mom “can we go see the polar express?” she said “wait until your cousins come on Friday down for thanksgiving”. So I waited for the time they came always seeing the commercial on TV, making me want to see it more and more. So when the time came for my cousins to come it felt like it had been years. My…

Last year the Crestview FCCLA chapter envisioned a new project. It was a project that seemed appropriate for an organization called Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America; however, I wasn’t thrilled. Mrs. Sawmiller, the FCCLA advisor, devised a plan that acted as a fundraiser, as well as a service opportunity, called Polar Express Night, a one-night babysitting service inspired by the movie, The Polar Express. It was to be a magical evening full of crafts, snacks, pajamas, and…

essentially taken into account in the vintage children’s picture story book, The Polar Express. The Polar Express is a hardcover children’s picture (which has been awarded with the Caldecott Medal) written and illustrated by the American illustrator and children’s book writer, Chris Van Allsburg, circa 1985. This rather serene and classical Christmas tale tailgates the abridged story of a young boy (whose name remains unidentified) who is awakened in the middle of the night on Christmas Eve by…

on a train ride through the Great Smoky Mountains, called the “Wizard of Oz Train Ride” (http://www.gsmr.com/events/wizard-of-oz#.V5qCxq7TS8p). It may very well prove to be a hit for your family members. Train riding is often a new experience for children, and they will particularly enjoy the beloved film’s story retelling. The characters in the book and film will make appearances on board, and there will be refreshments and a live stage show during the 2 ½-hour ride. There are a few seasonal…

The Spanish Language I grew up in a Hispanic country where Spanish is the official language. I think Spanish is one of the most wonderful languages in the world. It allows you to express your deepest feelings in the most beautiful way, specially when we talk about love. There is nothing more beautiful than hearing a love declaration when the one making it is using the Spanish language. Even if you are not one of those people for who talking beautifully is natural, you could still do a…

Background American Express was among the first few organizations to launch a successful cause related marketing campaign and raise funds about $1.7 million for the Statute of Liberty restoration project. In a competitive market, where every organization is working hard towards winning their customer’s loyalty and employee’s morale, Cause-related marketing (CRM) help organizations gear up towards building a differentiating image. According to a study (Varadarajan & Menon) published, CRM is a…

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and stakeholders view of their Corporate Social Responsibility after many mishaps in the past few years. One of Wells Fargo biggest mishaps was their unfair lending practices and also a more resent problem were bank employees issuing unwanted credit cards and opened unauthorized accounts that charged customers fees and damaged their credit. First let’s discuss the history of Wells Fargo as a company. In 1852 Henry Wells and William Fargo founded Wells, Fargo & Co. to serve the West. The new…

The urgency of communication was never much felt until the beginning and use of the telegraphy. It was much easier to transmit and receive messages over long distances that no longer needed physical transport of letters. Telegraph created a new way of communication and invented the Morse Code that was used during the Civil War for the soldiers and troops to stay connected. The invention of the telegraph modernized communication, added the US victory of the Civil War, and improved the economy in…