Books with author Mark Franko

Often called the Picasso, Stravinsky, or Frank Lloyd Wright of the dance world, Martha Graham revolutionized ballet stages across the globe. Using newly discovered archival sources, award-winning choreographer and dance historian Mark Franko reframes Graham's most famous creations, those from the World War II era, by restoring their rich historical and personal context. Graham matured as an artist during the global crisis of fascism, the conflict of World War II, and the post-war period that ushered in the Cold War. Franko focuses on four of her most powerful works, American Document (1938), Appalachian Spring (1944), Night Journey (1948), and Voyage (1953), tracing their connections to Graham's intense feelings of anti-fascism and her fascination with psychoanalysis. Moreover, Franko explores Graham's intense personal and professional bond with dancer and choreographer Erick Hawkins. The author traces the impact of their constantly changing feelings about each other and about their work, and how Graham wove together strands of love, passion, politics, and myth to create a unique and iconically American school of choreography and dance.

Often called the Picasso, Stravinsky, or Frank Lloyd Wright of the dance world, Martha Graham revolutionized ballet stages across the globe. Using newly discovered archival sources, award-winning choreographer and dance historian Mark Franko reframes Graham's most famous creations, those from the World War II era, by restoring their rich historical and personal context. Graham matured as an artist during the global crisis of fascism, the conflict of World War II, and the post-war period that ushered in the Cold War. Franko focuses on four of her most powerful works, American Document (1938), Appalachian Spring (1944), Night Journey (1948), and Voyage (1953), tracing their connections to Graham's intense feelings of anti-fascism and her fascination with psychoanalysis. Moreover, Franko explores Graham's intense personal and professional bond with dancer and choreographer Erick Hawkins. The author traces the impact of their constantly changing feelings about each other and about their work, and how Graham wove together strands of love, passion, politics, and myth to create a unique and iconically American school of choreography and dance.

Often called the Picasso, Stravinsky, or Frank Lloyd Wright of the dance world, Martha Graham revolutionized ballet stages across the globe. Using newly discovered archival sources, award-winning choreographer and dance historian Mark Franko reframes Graham's most famous creations, those from the World War II era, by restoring their rich historical and personal context. Graham matured as an artist during the global crisis of fascism, the conflict of World War II, and the post-war period that ushered in the Cold War. Franko focuses on four of her most powerful works, American Document (1938), Appalachian Spring (1944), Night Journey (1948), and Voyage (1953), tracing their connections to Graham's intense feelings of anti-fascism and her fascination with psychoanalysis. Moreover, Franko explores Graham's intense personal and professional bond with dancer and choreographer Erick Hawkins. The author traces the impact of their constantly changing feelings about each other and about their work, and how Graham wove together strands of love, passion, politics, and myth to create a unique and iconically American school of choreography and dance.

Follow the adventures of young Atlantis Sinclair as she discovers she's a lost princess of a faraway land, and is whisked away by a magical balloon named Ms. Poppit to the Enchanted Lands of Deep Earth. There she meets Everyone, a feisty fairy, Joe, the gentle giant, Pink, the fastest unicorn on the planet, and Smoke, a tiny dragon.Together, they all try to save the Enchanted Lands from the evil Spider King and Queen Lake, who want to take over the entire Earth with their powerful Sword of Darkness.A new, fresh children's story filled with magical adventure that speaks about friendships, believing in yourself, affection, jealousy, treachery, life, death, and the importance of a child having a loving forever family through foster care and adoption.

All her life, Anna’s mother and Old Marta have groomed her to join the ranks of the Viszudar: a diplomatic corps of women who work to preserve the unity of the four kingdoms that arose from the rubble of a once-perfect world. But is ability destiny? When her call to formal training finally comes, Anna is torn between a simpler and safer future or the uncertainty and danger of serving her Dovarsha, the female ruler of her kingdom.As Anna struggles through her own dilemma, an ominous threat surfaces in the distance. Historically, the unique characteristics of the four kingdoms both benefitted and balanced each other, enabling a long—though sometimes fragile—peace to exist among them. But when a dramatic innovation in the Kishtar Kingdom tips the balance ever so slightly, Anna’s father unintentionally breathes new life into an ancient evil.As the power of the evil grows, Anna and her fellow trainees find themselves caught in situations much more complex than they’ve ever faced. Though many can see Anna’s ability, she doubts whether she is up to the task. Now, trained but untested, Anna realizes she must face this oldest of adversaries alone.Prepare to enter an entirely new and unique world of kingdoms royal advisors with extraordinary abilities, an ancient yet unrelenting the young woman who finds herself in the midst of it all. In a vivid evokes Middle Earth or Narnia, this powerful allegory teaches the value of courage, heritage, generosity, and innovation, while countering the prevailing messages in Young Adult fiction that glorify evil, victimhood, and rebellion.

Bear in the Pocket: Book 1by Mark Frankcom What happens when a princess comes across a pair of magical pants? Why, she gets five wishes, of course! But once she puts on those magical pants, there is no turning back! Join the princess and the bear in the pocket in this fabulous adventure! About the Author Mark Frankcom is a British author who has lived in California for eleven years. His wife is German and they have three children. Mark is very involved in nonprofits that support disabled or mentally challenged children. The proceeds from this book will go to those charities.

“A gripping story with an important message – a ‘must read’ for all Scottish football supporters.” Craig Brown“This book is as gripping as the game of football itself. Football is a very powerful influence on young people. The book will surely help in the battle to steer the next generation away from the path of prejudice. As an old Scottish International I can promise that every member of the Tartan Army will love the ending!” Alex McCleish – Manager, Glasgow Rangers FCOnce in every generation a great new star emerges into the world of football. Out of the slums of Sao Paulo came Pele. Out of the bullet-scarred streets of Belfast came Georgie Best. Out of the shanty towns of Buenos Aires came Maradona.When Scotland’s veteran captain, Tony Hobbes, suffers a crippling injury and receives a long ban for violent conduct he decides to take his son to Africa. He expects to find lions and elephants amidst the Dark Continent’s endless wild plains. Instead, far away in the East of Uganda under the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon, he finds a boy called Simon Matembo.He knows that the boy’s talent is so huge that he could become the greatest of them all. He knows that this boy can take Scotland back to the great days. But first he has to find a way to take him back, and to do this he must overcome many huge challenges from the tribe, the club, and even the forces of nature.“Football is about players and supporters uniting behind dreams of glory. This thrilling book catches the essence of this and uses the passion of the game to tackle issues that affect us all.” Ian McLeod – Chief Executive, Celtic FC

What happens when a princess comes across a pair of magical pants? Why, she gets five wishes, of course! But once she puts on those magical pants, there is no turning back! Join the princess and the bear in the pocket in this fabulous adventure! About the Author Mark Frankcom is a British author who has lived in California for eleven years. His wife is German and they have three children. Mark is very involved in nonprofits that support disabled or mentally challenged children. The proceeds from this book will go to those charities.

Daea is nine years old, loves candy, hates school, and just became a vampire. Awakened into a new world, she is whisked away from her comfortable Los Angeles home to a scenic capital city, where danger and adventure can manifest on any given night. With supernatural Gifts, she and her teammates fight monsters and solve mysteries in an ongoing battle against the Suffering.

Follow the adventures of young Atlantis Sinclair as she discovers she's a lost princess of a far away land, and is whisked away with her friends to Deep Earth to save the Enchanted Lands from the evil Spider King and Queen Lake. A new, fresh children's story filled with a magical adventure that speaks about friendships, believing in yourself, and the importance of a child having a loving forever family through foster care and adoption.

All her life, Anna’s mother and Old Marta have groomed her to join the ranks of the Viszudar: a diplomatic corps of women who work to preserve the unity of the four kingdoms that arose from the rubble of a once-perfect world. But is ability destiny? When her call to formal training finally comes, Anna is torn between a simpler and safer future or the uncertainty and danger of serving her Dovarsha, the female ruler of her kingdom.As Anna struggles through her own dilemma, an ominous threat surfaces in the distance. Historically, the unique characteristics of the four kingdoms both benefitted and balanced each other, enabling a long―though sometimes fragile―peace to exist among them. But when a dramatic innovation in the Kishtar Kingdom tips the balance ever so slightly, Anna’s father unintentionally breathes new life into an ancient evil.As the power of the evil grows, Anna and her fellow trainees find themselves caught in situations much more complex than they’ve ever faced. Though many can see Anna’s ability, she doubts whether she is up to the task. Now, trained but untested, Anna realizes she must face this oldest of adversaries alone.Prepare to enter an entirely new and unique world of kingdoms royal advisors with extraordinary abilities, an ancient yet unrelenting the young woman who finds herself in the midst of it all. In a vivid evokes Middle Earth or Narnia, this powerful allegory teaches the value of courage, heritage, generosity, and innovation, while countering the prevailing messages in Young Adult fiction that glorify evil, victimhood, and rebellion.