![]() (Among others, a professional women’s Frisbee team in Texas, AFC Wimbledon, the Netherlands’ national quidditch team and a Glaswegian rugby team were also suddenly festooned with a new literary sponsor.) Except this was all paid for by his own brother: young adult novelist (and the other Vlogbrother) John Green – and just one part of John’s larger effort to promote Hank’s debut across the globe. After all, Green is a local boy and, being one half of popular YouTube channel Vlogbrothers (3.1 million subscribers, 711m views), it could be expected that his publishers might shell out for marketing. On the face of it, this was not such a remarkable thing. A few weeks ago, billboards began sprouting up around Orlando, Florida, with advertisements for Hank Green’s first novel An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. ![]()
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![]() Hobbes fixes within the reader's mind a set of resonant images concerning memory's fallibility. Building on Grotius's work, he begins from a mechanistic view of the world and then considers what human life would be without legitimate government, and hence society (‘the state of nature’) namely, ‘solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.’ Hobbes argues for strong central authority and seeks to derive an objective science of morality. This book, which contributed to social contract theory, takes its name from a scriptural reference to the largest of creatures: ‘There is no power on earth to be compared to him’ (Job 41:24). Reminiscent of Bacon's admonition about ‘Idols of the Mind’, he examines imagination, memory, dreams, apparitions and visions to show that what we think in fact is conditioned by training and predisposition – and therefore subject to error. This excerpt from the second chapter reflects Hobbes's plan to establish preliminary understandings that precede any serious inquiry into human nature. He debated with Boyle among others about experimental procedures at the Royal Society (he was never elected Fellow), and published translations of Greek writers including Homer. ![]() Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679) published Leviathan and works on language upon returning to England after a decade of exile in Paris. ![]() ![]() ![]() Strap in for casual bodily dismemberment and abhorrent acts of violence pretty much on the reg. I know I’ve said this before but it’s worth repeating that (just in case anyone reading this is the kind of sociopath who starts a series in the middle) these books are super gross. Rebecca Schaeffer got even bigger and, naturally, even bloodier with book two. There was a whole new depth and sophistication to the plot that I genuinely wasn’t anticipating from a young adult horror/fantasy popcorn read. This book is just deliciously dark, isn’t it? My two favorite anti-heroes are BACK in the second installment of the Market of Monsters series and in book two we are sticking our little toesies into the world of full blown governmental conspiracy theories!!! AH! Let me tell you, folks, I was NOT emotionally prepared for this giant turn in the story but boy, OH BOY, do I dig it! I actually think the concept gives the whole thing a level of believability that it was lacking before. Only Ashes Remain by Rebecca Schaeffer □□□ (three stars, as rated in fire because, BURN IT TO THE GROUND!) ![]() ![]() ![]() It's about discovering a rich queer history that Sam's a part of - a queer history that no longer needs to be quiet, as long as there are kids like Sam and TJ to stand up for it. Soon, Sam's project isn't just about winning the contest. Alex Gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awe-ful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. When Sam's home borough of Staten Island opens up a contest for a new statue, Sam finds the perfect non-DSCWM subject: photographer Alice Austen, whose house has been turned into a museum, and who lived with a female partner for decades. I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase merchandise through links on my site. ![]() The teacher-respect thing is hard when it comes to Sam's history class, because their teacher seems to believe that only Dead Straight Cis White Men are responsible for history. Title: Melissa (Formerly published as George) Author: Alex Gino Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Social Issues Audience: Middle Grade Format: E-book I have an affiliate relationship with Malaprop’s Bookstore/Cafe in beautiful Asheville, NC. as long as Sam remembers that nonbinary kids are also required to clean their rooms, do their homework, and try not to antagonize their teachers too much. They're nonbinary, and their best friend, TJ, is nonbinary as well. ![]() Sam is very in touch with their own queer identity. From award-winning author Alex Gino comes a groundbreaking novel for children about how important the past can be those trying to create a different future. ![]() ![]() Interpreting `relief’ in his own way, Kipling explained his position to an American friend, Charles Eliot Norton: These were, he said, exactly the qualities which he associated with the United States. There is an almost incredible lack of significance in parts of it, as if it were a steamer underengined for its length.’ Kipling was startled by the reviewer’s strictures. ![]() ![]() The Atlantic critic complained that, although the book achieved `relief from the go-fever and insistence of Kipling’s earlier work, `it is relief procured at the cost of life…. ![]() The weather was inclement, he had an atrocious cold, and a review of Captains Courageous in the Atlantic Monthly (LXXX Dec 1897, pp 856/7) had left him smarting. In December 1897 Rudyard Kipling was in low spirits. ![]() ![]() He studied with the Jesuits and decided to work in the advertising industry, where he became the creative director of McCann WorldGroup. Let’s savor Carlos Ruiz Zafón books! Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s Biography and Writing StyleĬarlos Ruiz Zafón was born in 1964 in Barcelona to a housewife and an insurance salesman. ¡Saboreemos los libros de Carlos Ruiz Zafón! Get ready to decipher and enjoy Carlos Ruiz Zafón characters and plots, and don’t you dare blink an eye. ![]() ![]() Get ready for time travel and adventure, wrapped up in beautiful, powerful writing.Ĭaptivating, touching, moving, page-turning prose is what you get in exchange for your time with these magical pieces. Januby Nicole Canún Our Top Picks 0 comments Enter the Spellbinding World of Spanish Author Carlos Ruiz ZafónĮnter the magical, gothic, and eerie world of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s fiction. ![]() ![]() ![]() Margo and Max take on the job of fixing up a piece of collateral property from Margo’s divorce, and Max recognizes the potential Margo’s ex missed in the property. The club becomes the focal point for several characters, including Aja, a yoga teacher who gets pregnant and takes over her ex-boyfriend’s mother’s garden (finding an unexpected relationship), while Max, a figure from Margo’s past who is now a movie star hiding from the spotlight, surprises her with a DM. She finds the Cookbook Club, started by Trista, who was fired from her lawyer job, now runs a bar, and convenes the club IRL to try new recipes. She feels disillusioned by the so-called friends in her book club, who aren’t available to commiserate with her, and heads to the internet for something a little bit more real. ![]() ![]() In Washington, D.C., foodie Margo Brinker’s marriage comes to a sudden end when her husband leaves her for his therapist. Harbison ( Every Time You Go Away) cooks up a delectable novel about a woman who finds a way to renew her life. ![]() ![]() ![]() Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Surviving in addition to her parents are her fiancé and companion of 30 years, Kevin Seewald a step-son, Adam Seewald (Suggeidy) two siblings, Michelle Cunningham (Daryl) of North Carolina and Ryan Hess (Amanda) of Williamsport three nephews, Caleb (Breahna), Chace and Lance a niece, Chelsey great-nephew, Hudson and many other loving extended family members. She was not afraid to speak up for those she loved and her kind and generous spirit touched the lives of many. She also enjoyed swimming, spending countless hours at the pool with her loved ones. Lisa was an avid sports enthusiast, with a particular love for the New York Yankees and Penn State football. Lisa’s hard work and dedication led her to a successful and fulfilling 38-year career as a medical billing specialist with Novitas Solutions. ![]() After high school, she continued her education at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Lisa was a proud 1986 graduate of Williamsport High School. Lepley, 55, of Williamsport died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 26, 2023.īorn Februin Williamsport, she was a daughter of Charles and Linda (Hoffman) Hess of Cogan Station. ![]() ![]() And indeed, their world is very set, having existed under a dome for several generations after a world calamity made the surface unlivable. As a coal miner, next to the lowest of the low in this structured society, she is shunned in most public places above ground and people of her status rarely marry outside of their class. Set under a large dome somewhere in Wales, UK over what once was a large coal deposit, Wren MacAvoy struggles to fit in, to make her grandfather proud, and to unravel the hidden reasons for a friend’s death. Ashes of Twilight captures that same feel, but without being a duplicate of this classic. ![]() There were many things I liked about them, including the characters’ needs to live beyond their assigned roles and years. I grew up with Logan’s Run, first the movie and then the series. Who I Recommend This To: If you are a fan of Logan’s Run and YA, then this book has a lot for you. Where I Got It: From the publisher via Audiobook Jukebox (thanks!) ![]() Why I Read It: I like reading about confined folks who got issues, whether it’s in space or under a dome on ruined Earth. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She explains how we can cultivate new powers of recovery and resilience in everyday life simply by adopting a more "gameful" mind-set. In this book, McGonigal reveals a decade's worth of scientific research into the ways all games-including videogames, sports, and puzzles-change how we respond to stress, challenge, and pain. But the life-changing ideas behind SuperBetter are much bigger than just one game. Today nearly half a million people have played SuperBetter to get stronger, happier, and healthier. These rules led to a digital game and a major research study with the National Institutes of Health. ![]() What started as a simple motivational exercise quickly became a set of rules for "post-traumatic growth" that she shared on her blog. But rather than let herself sink further, she decided to get better by doing what she does best: she turned her recovery process into a resilience-building game. Unable to think clearly or work or even get out of bed, she became anxious and depressed, even suicidal. In 2009, internationally renowned game designer Jane McGonigal suffered a severe concussion. An innovative guide to living gamefully, based on the program that has already helped nearly half a million people achieve remarkable personal growth ![]() |