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Never call retreat by bruce catton6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() He subsequently worked for the Newspaper Enterprise Service (1926–41) and for the U.S. While he was employed as a reporter for the Boston American, the Cleveland News, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer (1920–26), Catton continued his lifelong study of the Civil War period. ![]() His education at Oberlin College, Ohio, was interrupted by two years of naval service in World War I and was subsequently abandoned for a career in journalism. Bruce Catton, in full Charles Bruce Catton, (born October 9, 1899, Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.-died August 28, 1978, Frankfort, Michigan), American journalist and historian noted for his books on the American Civil War.Īs a child living in a small town in Michigan, Catton was stimulated by the reminiscences of the Civil War that he heard from local veterans. ![]()
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Slammed book review6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The characters, their feelings, their reactions are all too real, and I couldn’t help but feel deeply right along with them. It has more heartbreaks in it than a Nicholas Sparks story, but at least here they feel real and non-manipulative. ![]() Will’s passion about slam poetry ends up giving her a little outlet for her fears and frustrations, and his insights finally help her to start a path to healing and acceptance. The one ray of hope in Lake’s life now makes her even more devastated.Īs Lake tries to figure out how to deal with this fresh heartbreak, she continues to face more challenges. She is a bit unnerved by just how much she likes him, but she gives in to the feeling, and the two connect in a way and at a level she has never experienced.īut after just one date, their relationship slams into a wall the situation means they simply can’t be together. ![]() But right away, she meets pretty much the perfect guy, right across the street from her new house. But her father has died recently and quite unexpectedly, and she’s just trying to recover from that when her mother tells her they have to relocate for financial reasons. Layken has just moved to Michigan from Texas, where she’s lived her whole life with the parents and little brother she loves. ![]()
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Human nature and the blank slate6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() Both may be renewed repeatedly, by melting the wax of the tablet or by erasing the chalk on the slate. ![]() This roughly equates to the English term "blank slate" (or, more literally, "erased slate") which refers to the emptiness of a slate prior to it being written on with chalk. ![]() Tabula rasa is a Latin phrase often translated as clean slate in English and originates from the Roman tabula, a wax-covered tablet used for notes, which was blanked ( rasa) by heating the wax and then smoothing it. Proponents of the tabula rasa theory also favour the "nurture" side of the nature versus nurture debate when it comes to aspects of one's personality, social and emotional behaviour, knowledge, and sapience. Epistemological proponents of tabula rasa disagree with the doctrine of innatism, which holds that the mind is born already in possession of certain knowledge. Tabula rasa ( / ˈ t æ b j ə l ə ˈ r ɑː s ə, - z ə, ˈ r eɪ-/ "blank state") is the theory that individuals are born without built-in mental content, and therefore all knowledge comes from experience or perception. ![]()
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Eloisa james born to be wilde6/9/2023 ![]() 'Smart heroines, sensual heroes, witty repartee and a penchant for delicious romance have made James a fan favorite. 'Eloisa James is extraordinary' Lisa Kleypas **The third book in New York Times bestselling Eloisa James's new series, the Wildes of Lindow Castle, is p** erfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgertons and Eloisa's Desperate Duchesses Why does the woman who's completely wrong feel so right in his arms? But the more time he spends with the beguiling Lavinia, the more he finds himself wondering. Even better, he'll find her a prince.Īs usual, there's no problem Parth can't fix. ![]() ![]() Now the richest bachelor in England, Parth is not about to marry a woman as reckless and fashion-obsessed as Lavinia he's chosen a far more suitable bride.īut when he learns of Lavinia's desperate circumstances, he offers to find her a husband. for an heiress he wants for himself!įor beautiful, witty Lavinia Gray, there's only one thing worse than having to ask the appalling Parth Sterling to marry her: being turned down by him. Eloisa James Born to be Wilde Paperback J1,204 ratings Book 3 of 6: The Wildes of Lindow Castle See all formats and editions Kindle 8.49 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 24.27 23 Used from 1.80 5 New from 19.28 Paperback 19.22 8 Used from 7.18 6 New from 12. ![]() The richest bachelor in England plays matchmaker. ![]() 'Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James' Julia QuinnĮloisa James's dazzling new Georgian-set series continues. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() I ended up caring too much for a couple of characters that have both elated me, and disturbed me (well, especially one in particular). Megan must make difficult choices between the conflicting demands of her friends and family, her career and love.Įxplicit sex, reference to underage sex, graphic language, violence. Book Review Finding Home by Bonnie Dee and Lauren Baker NovemBy Maryse 22 Comments Finding Home I’m an emotional book-zombie mess again I stayed up all night, reading this un-put-downable book. Their relationship challenges every aspect of her life. ![]() When they finally give in to the sexual heat between them, Megan fears she's taking advantage of her position as his mentor. Although he's street smart, tough and mature, he's also a youth in transition. She doesn't expect to be drawn into his life and become his friend-or to take him in after he's been beaten and robbed by thugs.Īs they learn to live together, a powerful attraction flourishes between Megan and the young man. When Megan first meets Mouth, a homeless teenage hustler, on the streets of L.A., he's the perfect subject for the street life expose she hopes will help her break into journalism. Her family, her friends and her conscience all say it's wrong to fall for the hustler she rescued from the streets. Lauren Baker Finding Home Kindle Edition by Lauren Baker (Author), Bonnie Dee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition 123 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles 3.99 to buy Paperback 104.43 2 Used from 99.95 Forbidden passion blooms on the gritty street. ![]()
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The Rock of Achill by Jim Sheehan6/9/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() With witches, demons, dancing faeries, and a mischievous clurichaun, this romantic historical fantasy is sure to awaken your heart. Will Donn, after years of high adventure, return to his beloved and reclaim his family land? In 1831, the Anglican ( Church of Ireland ) Rev Edward Nangle founded a mission at Dugort. When on land, they ride their horses, noble of spirit, past the perils that lie in wait. One of Achills most famous historical sites is that of the Achill Mission or the Colony at Dugort. In the chaotic time of Europe's struggle for liberty, during the Napoleonic age, find these Irish rebels cutting through Barbary pirates and faerie guardians alike. Through foamy seas, holy knights of a former age sail for glory and God. Will Bridget wait for him or marry another? During his travels, the newly knighted Donn faces legendary creatures trying to prevent the recovery of the lost treasures of the Tuatha de Danann. He leaves his new love, Bridget, behind on Achill Island, hoping that he can return to her a propertied gentleman and ask for her hand in marriage. On a mission to secure the funds to recover his family land, Donn, an adolescent boy, joins a crew including Irish knights and escaped rebels as they set sail to restore an ancient kingdom. Standard song kambi full, Camille souter achill, Cktg lmht 2014 ssw. As the last days of mythical Ireland draw to a close, experience the collision of the magical and early-nineteenth-century worlds. James sheehan chiropractic, Lescale hotel corse, Maxson coat fallout 4. ![]()
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Zakes mda ways of dying pdf download6/9/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() He already has something of a reputation, and people hire him to come to the funerals of their relatives. ![]() With death omnipresent Toloki has chosen to deal with it head-on:he has become Professional Mourner, the first of his kind. or should I say our ways of living are our W ays of dying?” indeed our W ays of dying are our ways of living. AS Toloki says:’’Death lives with us everyday. The world they inhabit, in South Africa just beginning the post – apartheid transition, is far from idyllic. he meet and winds up moving in with a childhood friend from his hometown, Noria, as both come to terms with much of the past and find in each other a person that perhaps can complete their respective lives. Ways of Dying covers only a few days, from Christmas through New Year’s Eve, but these mark a considerable change in the life of the central character, Toloki. However, very few works address the sophisticated needs of a young adult to be challenged and captivated by issues that are appropriate to a teenager but in a language accessible to a second – language user. Ways of Dying is not ab adult novel and will frustrate the English adult reader. Ways of Dying is a politically brave work, one which uncompromisingly suggested the new leadership about to assume power has elements that are elitist and corrupt(…) ways of Dying is saved from its whiff of didactic ones dimensionality by the eccentric quirks of its main character. Generally favourable, though find it a bit simple. ![]()
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![]() ![]() In many ways, the book felt like it was about what we choose to see, what we cannot face up to, and what we choose to ignore entirely. The most interesting aspect to me was the use of recurring motifs related to sight and the ways we document the world around us – eyes, lenses, photography, and surveillance. It’s incredibly ambitious to tackle so much in such a slight novel, but things never feel rushed the atmosphere one of such entrancing wonder that you are guided along gently – even when things dip into the nonsensical, and err dangerously close to the it-was-all-a-dream trope. ![]() There are lots of interesting ideas to dive into, including commentary on the nature of memory, time, history, politics, gender, sexuality, and identity (both personal and national). We might not always know what she’s doing, but she certainly does repeated clues, patterns, and motifs tying the seemingly disparate threads together with skill. There’s no denying that Levy is in full control here. Firstly, because much of its success hinges on the delivery of a structural ‘twist’ half-way through the narrative, and secondly, because it offers so few answers in response to its many questions that it’s almost entirely open to interpretation on a thematic level. It’s a book that is difficult to talk about. This was a far more bizarre and disorientating reading experience than I had anticipated, and I concede that I probably wasn’t in the right frame of mind to grant it the attention it demands. The Man Who Saw Everything by Deborah Levy ![]()
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Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan6/8/2023 ![]() Though I would have moments of lucidity over the coming days and weeks, I would never again be the same person. Brain on Fire is the stunning debut from journalist and author Susannah Cahalan, recounting the real-life horror story of how a sudden and mysterious illness put her on descent into a madness for which there seemed to be no cure 'My first serious blackout marked the line between sanity and insanity. Category: (G) General (US: Trade) (P) Professional & Vocational (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations (black and white). ![]() Everything she had taken for granted about her life, and who she was, was wiped out. Then one day she woke up in hospital, with no memory of what had happened or how she had got there. Susannah Cahalan was a happy, clever, healthy twenty-four-year old. Description for BRAIN ON FIRE MY MONTH OF MADNES Paperback. ![]()
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Han kang's the vegetarian6/8/2023 ![]() She becomes the focus of his increasingly erotic and unhinged artworks, while spiralling further and further into her fantasies of abandoning her fleshly prison and becoming – impossibly, ecstatically – a tree.įraught, disturbing and beautiful, The Vegetarian is a novel about modern day South Korea, but also a novel about shame, desire and our faltering attempts to understand others, from one imprisoned body to another. But when splintering, blood-soaked images start haunting her thoughts, Yeong-hye decides to purge her mind and renounce eating meat. She unknowingly captivates her sister’s husband, a video artist. Kindle 11.99 Rate this book The Vegetarian Han Kang 3.59 143,297 ratings19,310 reviews Before the nightmare, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary life. ![]() ![]() His cruelties drive her towards attempted suicide and hospitalisation. Her passive rebellion manifests in ever more bizarre and frightening forms, leading her bland husband to self-justified acts of sexual sadism. In South Korea, where vegetarianism is almost unheard-of and societal mores are strictly obeyed, Yeong-hye’s decision is a shocking act of subversion. ![]() The acceptable flatline of their marriage is interrupted when Yeong-hye, seeking a more ‘plant-like’ existence, decides to become a vegetarian, prompted by grotesque recurring nightmares. He is an office worker with moderate ambitions and mild manners she is an uninspired but dutiful wife. Yeong-hye and her husband are ordinary people. ![]() |