7 best fantasy short stories

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Used for foil and net adhesive surfaces, this medical grade tape has a bit more flexibility to it making it very durable during the application process. Sunshine Quick Aggressive Tape Strips are strong, flexible tape strips that offer a hold time of seven to 14 days.

• DAILY WEAR: A strong, fast acting wig tape with a clear no shine matte finish with a hold time of 1-14 days, making this great for daily changes or weekly hair replacements (Slightly stronger hold than 1522 Tape)
• VERSATILE HAIR TAPE: Medical-grade strong and flexible tape that provides a secure hold up to two weeks with easy cleanup
• HAIR TAPE ROLL SIZE: 1 inch tape strips are versatile and can be cut into any position

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there a product required to remove the tape
Answer:	No, this hair tape is easily removed without anything additional
Question:	Is the tape transparent/see through
Answer:	Yes, this tape is transparent
Question:	Will this hold a regular wig that is not a lace wig securely to the bare scalp? I have alopecia. Some of my wigs are Lace front some are no lace
Answer:	I am not sure. Don't even know if my wig is a lace or something else. After pulling off the backing (which is very hard to do when your fingers are numb / I use single edge razor blade), I put a square of the tape by ear tabs and it holds the wig in place better than anything else. I only wear the wig for an hour or two.
Question:	Is this a two sided tape? How does it attach to the hair piece and to the scalp? Thank you
Answer:	Yes, this is a double sided, or two sided, hair tape.

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The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Leadership is not about personality; it’s about behavior—an observable set of skills and abilities. When the co-authors of The Leadership Challenge, Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner, first set out to discover what effective leaders do when they’re at their personal best, they collected thousands of stories from ordinary people—the moments they recalled when asked to think of a peak leadership experience. Despite differences in culture, gender, age, and other variables, these “personal best” stories revealed similar patterns of behavior. The authors discovered that when leaders experience their personal best, they display five core practices: they Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. Jim and Barry called these behaviors The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. Together, these practices provide the basis for The Leadership Challenge.

The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership

Three decades after Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner conducted their initial research, The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership model continues to prove its effectiveness as a clear, evidence-based path to achieving the extraordinary—for individuals, teams, organizations, students, educators, and communities.

Model the Way

Leaders establish principles concerning the way people (constituents, peers, colleagues, and customers alike) should be treated and the way they should pursue goals. Leaders create standards of excellence and set an example for others to follow. They put up signposts when people feel unsure of where to go or how to get there. Leaders create opportunities for victory.

Inspire a Shared Vision

Leaders passionately believe they can make a difference. They envision the future and create an ideal and unique image of what the organization can become. Through their magnetism and persuasion, leaders enlist others in their dreams. They breathe life into their visions and get people to see exciting possibilities for the future.

Challenge the Process

Leaders search for opportunities to change the status quo. They look for innovative ways to improve the organization. In doing so, they experiment and take risks. Since complex change threatens to overwhelm people and stifle action, leaders set interim goals so that people can achieve small wins as they work toward larger objectives. Effective leaders unravel bureaucracy when it impedes action. And, because leaders know that taking risks involves mistakes and failures, they accept occasional disappointments as opportunities to learn.

Enable Others to Act

Leaders foster collaboration and build spirited teams. They actively involve others. Leaders understand that mutual respect sustains extraordinary efforts. They strive to create an atmosphere of trust and human dignity. They strengthen others, making each person feel capable and powerful.

Encourage the Heart

Accomplishing extraordinary things in organizations is hard work. To keep hope and determination alive, leaders recognize the contributions that individuals make. In every winning team, the members need to share in the rewards of their efforts, so leaders celebrate accomplishments. They make people feel like heroes.

About the Authors: James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner

James M. Kouzes is a Fellow of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, and lectures on leadership around the world to corporations, governments, and nonprofits.

Barry Z. Posner is an endowed Professor of Leadership and Chair of the Management & Entrepreneurship Department, Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. An accomplished scholar, he facilitates leadership workshops and seminars worldwide.

Kouzes and Posner are the authors of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge franchise, Learning Leadership, Credibility, The Truth About Leadership, A Leader's Legacy, Encouraging the Heart, and The Student Leadership Challenge. They also developed the highly-acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI).

New friends ride in right when you need them

This delightful falling-in-like story from acclaimed picture book creators Carter Higgins and Zachariah OHora celebrates the power of coincidence to lead us to the friends we're meant to meet all along.

About the author

Carter Higgins is an elementary school librarian and the author of Everything You Need for a Treehouse and This Is Not a Valentine. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

From author Carter Higgins

'I hope this story inspires a new look around your neighborhood. Who is just around the corner and might become a friend? What could happen if just this once, you do something out of the ordinary? Isn't it magical what a bike can do? A bunch of gears, a way to go.

Stories are everywhere.

Friends are too. And it doesn't take much for new friends to become old.

Do you need one? Will you be one?'

About the illustrator

Zachariah OHora is the illustrator of the New York Times bestseller Wolfie the Bunny, among many other beloved books for kids. He lives and works in Narberth, Pennsylvania.

Roasted Cherries

Preheat the oven to 400°F [200°C].

In a medium bowl, combine the vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and a little pepper. Stir with a fork to combine. Add the cherries and toss well to coat. Transfer the cherries to a small parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet, reserving the remaining dressing in the bowl.

Roast the cherries until the juices are running and the flesh has mostly collapsed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.

Carefully transfer the cherries to a serving bowl, shifting them largely to one side of the bowl. Drizzle with a little of the reserved dressing. On the free side of the bowl, dollop the sour cream. Sprinkle the fruit and cream with the hazelnuts and serve.

Portobello Frites

Like most Francophiles, when we are not traveling to French-speaking (and -eating) destinations, we are at home, dreaming of them and inspired by them as we cook the foods we love. Steak frites is the definitive French bistro dish; our portobello version features a juicy red wine reduction that sings with tarragon and a touch of Dijon.

Directions

1. Preheat oven. Puncture potatoes with fork, sprinkle with salt, and wrap in foil. Bake until tender. Unwrap the potatoes and let cool.

2. While cooling, whisk together the olive oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, garlic, pepper, and shallots in a small bowl.

3. Place the portobello caps on a sheet pan with rimmed edges and coat them evenly on both sides with the olive oil mixture. Roast until soft.

4. Mix wine, vegetable stock, and mustard with cooking juices. Pour mixture into saucepan and heat until reduced by half.

5. Stir tarragon into red wine sauce. Remove saucepan from heat and cover.

6. In a large pan, heat canola oil. When the oil is very hot, fry potato wedges until they turn brown. Transfer to plate and sprinkle with remaining salt.

Build-Your-Own Bagel Sandwich Board

When it comes to circular breakfast foods, I have always preferred a warm, chewy bagel slathered with savory cream cheese over a donut. While I’m not sure my friends and family share this preference, they’re always excited when I set this Build-Your-Own Bagel Sandwich Board on the kitchen table. Bagels are a sturdy, satisfying vessel for vegan cream cheese, hummus, and veggies. Pick up a half dozen from your local bakery or bagel shop the morning of your gathering for the freshest taste and texture. Your brunch guests will enjoy selecting their spreads and toppings between sips of coffee, juice, or mimosas.

Loaded Sweet Potato Fries Board

Make your favorite restaurant appetizer at home with the Loaded Sweet Potato Fries Board. Sweet potato waffle fries in particular, with their wide and flat shape, are the best type of fries for eating with toppings. Keep it simple with ketchup or load up your pile of fries with savory sauces and veggies. The combination of Vegan Cheese Sauce and Cincinnati-Style Vegan Chili is sure to be popular, so consider making more than you think is necessary. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed on another board. As a general rule, sweet potato fries have the best flavor and texture right after they come out of the oven, so make them just before serving.

Rainbow Chopped Salad Board

I love a chopped salad. When all of the salad components are a similar size, it makes it easy to get a forkful of everything all in one bite. This Rainbow Chopped Salad Board celebrates the gorgeous spectrum of natural plant pigments that give fruits and vegetables their vibrant colors. While most of the salad offerings on this board are raw, Crispy Spiced Chickpeas and warmed corn and peas offer an interesting temperature and texture contrast against the cool, crunchy vegetables. Encourage your dinner companions to fill their bowl with at least one food of each color to complete the rainbow and reap the biggest health benefits.

Game Day Cauliflower Wings Board

I’ve never been much of a sports fan, but you can get me to watch pretty much any game with the promise of a snack buffet. This extra-large board offers a trio of tender, flavorful cauliflower wings and crudites with vegan ranch for dipping. Depending on the size of your cauliflower head, you can expect to make between 75 and 100 wings—plenty for feeding a small group of sports fans. After all of the salty, savory cauliflower wings, fresh pineapple offers sweet relief and a tasty palate cleanser for the next round of hors d’oeuvres.

Spring Forward Board

After a long winter of feasting on soups and stews, the arrival of spring brings a colorful crop of fruits and vegetables perfect for snacking. This Spring Forward Board celebrates warmer weather and the desire to eat vibrant, fresh foods once again. Warm Arugula and Artichoke Dip stands in cozy contrast to cool, refreshing Edamame Mint Dip, both of which are perfect with sliced veggies, crackers, and bread.

Winter Yogurt Waffle Bowls Board

This Winter Yogurt Waffle Bowls Board straddles a fine line between indulgent breakfast and dessert. Choose your own adventure! Your family and friends will enjoy mixing and matching three different flavors of dairy-free yogurt and topping it with a variety of seasonal ingredients. Pomegranate arils and orange lend vibrant color and juicy flavor, while nuts and vegan chocolate chips offer a pleasant, contrasting crunch.

Transform any vegetable into the most delicious thing on your plate

Vegetables Illustrated is the cookbook for anyone looking for fresh, modern ways to add more vegetables to their diet—in other words, just about all of us. This authoritative and inspirational guide full of 700+ recipes for more than 70+ vegetables could only have come from Cook’s Illustrated. Our easy to master recipes will broaden your veggie horizons in endless ways with reinvented versions of everyday favorites and exciting introductions to everything you’d find at the farmer’s market.

Artichokes

Season: Available throughout most of the year, springtime is high season when all sizes are widely available.

What to look for: Artichokes with leaves that are tight, compact, and bright green.

What to feel for: Give an artichoke a squeeze, its leaves should squeak as they rub together (evidence that the artichoke still possesses its moisture).

Beets

Season: Beets, both with and without their greens, are available year round.

What to look for: Choose medium-size beets for the best return on investment (small beets are harder to prep and peel; very large beets can be woody). Beet greens attached to beetroots is a sign of freshness.

Kohlrabi

What to look for: Smaller bulbs, about the size of an orange (grapefruit size kohlrabi is likely to be spongy or woody). Whether green or purple, the color should be vibrant and free of blemishes.

Store: If you purchase kohlrabi with the stalks and leaves attached, separate them before storing them both in loosely closed plastic bags in the refrigerator. Bulbs will stay fresh for a week or longer; the greens will keep for several days.

Fennel

What to look for: Sometimes labeled as "fresh anise" in the supermarket, look for bulbs that firm and creamy white, with as little discoloration or brownish spots as possible. The stalks should be crisp and firm, and the fronds should be feathery and bright green.

Store: Place fennel in an open plastic produce bag and place in the fridge for up to a week.

Product description

240 Pieces lace front support tape wig tape hair extension tapes double sided adhesive tapes for replacement, strong no-residue bonding for toupee wigs 4 x 0.8 cm, 3 colors (white, blue, brown)



Convenient to carry:

The adhesive tape for hair extensions comes in 3 different colors, brown, blue and white, each one measures approx. 4 x 0.8 cm/ 1.6 x 0.3 inch, which allows you to easily put them into your handbag or backpack when you're on travel or business, convenient to take with you.



Skin-friendly and lightweight:

The adhesive tape for wigs is skin-friendly and lightweight, great for lace wigs, hair extension and toupee, you can't even feel it when sticking it to your head, giving you a comfortable using experience.



Wigs lovers' choice:

The hair extension adhesive tape is suitable for most types of toupees and wigs for both men or women, effectively solves the problem that wig may fall off easily. Nice gift for your families members and friends who are bald or often participate in cosplay, costume parties and other events required to wear wigs.



Specifications:

Size: 4 x 0.8 cm/ 1.6 x 0.3 inch (per tape)

Color: brown, blue, white

Quantity: 20 sheets, totally 240 pieces



Package includes (sheets):

5 x Brown hair extension tapes

7 x White hair extension tapes

8 x Blue hair extension tapes



Warm notice:

The lasting time depends on temperature, humidity, and body oils

Caution for people with skin sensitivity.

• Specifications: size of each hair extension tape is approx. 4 x 0.8 cm/ 1.6 x 0.3 inch, general size for your everyday use, 20 sheets, 12 pieces for each sheet, totally 240 pieces, adequate quantity for you to use
• Easy to use: just peel off the cover and stick the adhesive tape on the extension tape band, the tape places only little weight on your hair, making it great for women and girls with thin hair
• No-residue bonding: the material of lace front support tape is specially designed and manufactured to be easily removed without sticking onto the hair, durable and flexible with stronger hold to fix your wig securely
• Waterproof and long-lasting: the wig tape is suitable for men, women and girls, designed with waterproof function and proper care, the maximum hair extension fixation can last 2 to 4 weeks depending on temperature, humidity, and body oils
• Scope of application: you can use this double sided tape for all kinds of hair products, lace wigs, front support, toupee, hair piece, hair system and so on; It can hide well in your hair and stay in place steadily