![]() ![]() Real, scummy people scraping by and getting in way over their heads.Īnd then, there was the Funhole itself, a weird, terrifying central conceit that makes for the book's high concept hook, then drives it into surreal and artsy new territories. I loved (and hated) the characters, but understood their internal logic. There was just something so grimy about it. Anywhere, here are my scattered thoughts: ![]() I may just be in the honeymoon phase here, but I think I'd even say it might be in my top ten favorite horror novels of all time. ![]() I had a feeling of pure joy reading it, like I was discovering an original- reading something for the first time that'd come and go out of my life until the very end. I just finished it the other day, and I can't stop thinking about it. ![]()
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![]() ![]() TimesĪdmittedly, this play is not a terrible one. A brooding and loving American folk poem brought to life on a stage."-N.Y. An evening of astonishingly stirring emotional satisfaction." -N.Y. "A dramatic presentation reduced to its simplest terms. Both the solid and humorous sides of life are portrayed, with fetching ballads, and the free verse form of Masters. ![]() There are 60 odd characterizations and vignettes in this constantly interesting entertainment offering an amazingly varied array of roles and impersonations, from young lovers and preachers and teachers to the funny chronicle of the poor mixed up Jew who ends up in the wrong cemetery. Via musical interludes, we are introduced in a cemetery to the ghosts of those who were inhabitants of this town, and whose secrets have gone with them to the grave. Charles Aidman, conceived from Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthologyĭramatic Platform Readings w/incidental music, songs ![]() ![]() ![]() Of course, this makes for a very lively and readable account, but it also allows for a lot of emotive language to be used, exposing the author's prejudices. While the history is solid, Fraser's style tends towards the chatty rather than the drily academic. ![]() It's the assessment of Mary's personality and the reasons (or excuses) for her behaviour that has me putting on my sceptic's hat. Her conclusions about Darnley's murder and the Babington plot are hard to dispute, and largely puts Mary in the clear with regard to her actual purported crimes. Of the myths that have built up about Mary's life over the centuries, Fraser has no hesitation in debunking the more ludicrous ones, and provides good evidence to support much of her analysis. On the whole, this is very good popular history - the research is thorough, and many of the sources are examined both for facts and for trustworthiness. In the event, while my prejudices were certainly not affirmed here, they did help me to maintain some perspective in the face of what turned out to be a very partisan book - Fraser is very pro-Mary indeed. I've always been firmly in the Elizabeth camp, and in comparison, Mary has always seemed rather like a spoilt and unstable bimbo who bats her eyelashes to get her own way, and then peevishly blows her husbands up when thwarted. ![]() I have to admit I approached this book from a fairly anti-Mary perspective. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Antoinette feels a tug in her heart and a twitch in her nose. Kelly DiPucchio attended the North Carolina School Library Media Association conference two weeks ago to receive her award for the 2016 Picture Book Winner. Then one day, while Antoinette plays in the park with her friend Gaston, Gaston’s sister Ooh-La-La goes missing. Bulldog reassures Antoinette that there is something extra special about her-but Antoinette is not so sure. Published: OctoIn the picture book Gaston by Kelly DiPucchio (illustrations by Christian Robinson), a bulldog named Gaston is part of a family of poodles. “Three cheers for the winning Antoinette!” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Īntoinette-a very special poodle-learns to follow her heart and be herself in this charming companion to Kelly DiPucchio and Christian Robinson’s beloved Gaston.Īntoinette’s three burly brothers each have a special talent. “Delightful…an action-packed romp.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) ![]() “Fans of Gaston (2014) rejoice! Now it’s Antoinette’s turn to shine.” - Booklist (starred review) Gaston - (Gaston and Friends) by Kelly Dipucchio (Hardcover) 10. A 2017 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner ![]() ![]() Additionally, it provides tables of casualty figures and discusses the credibility of various accounts and anecdotes received by the narrator. In the book, Defoe goes to great pains to achieve an effect of verisimilitude, identifying specific neighbourhoods, streets, and even houses in which events took place. F.', was a saddler who lived in the Whitechapel district of East London. and is probably based on the journals of Defoe's uncle, Henry Foe, who, like 'H. Defoe was only five years old in 1665 when the Great Plague took place, and the book itself was published under the initials H. Presented as an eyewitness account of the events at the time, it was written in the years just prior to the book's first publication in March 1722. The book is told somewhat chronologically, though without sections or chapter headings, and with frequent digressions and repetitions. It is an account of one man's experiences of the year 1665, in which the bubonic plague struck the city of London in what became known as the Great Plague of London, the last epidemic of plague in that city. A Journal of the Plague Year at WikisourceĪ Journal of the Plague Year: Being Observations or Memorials, Of the most Remarkable Occurrences, As well Publick as Private, which happened in London During the last Great Visitation In 1665, commonly called A Journal of the Plague Year, is a book by Daniel Defoe, first published in March 1722. ![]() ![]() Rather, we observe that some elves are on the high path of Elfin and live The Elven Way and there are others who are on the lower paths of Elfin and are still very much influenced by the enculturation of their youth and the materialistic viewpoint of the world that currently exists around them. We Silver Elves, however, don’t view the world of Elfin in that way. ![]() In that way, it seems to reflect the distinction that we are told is made by some Israelis, who see a difference between those Jewish and Hebrew folks who were born and raised in Israel and those who migrated there from other countries. Tolkien, apparently, uses this term to distinguish between those of the Elven who have been to and seen the magical and spiritual realms of Elfin across the western seas and those elves who have never been there. ![]() We know the idea of high elves and low elves can be found in Tolkien’s works, as well as in Warhammer, Forgotten Realms and D&D and we expect also in Magic The Gathering. ![]() The truth is we Silver Elves don’t really have a concept of High Elves and low elves, but more of high paths and low paths that we may follow. eventually everyone who is elven or elfae in nature will sooner or later come upon the Path That Rises Toward the Stars, and lift up their feet and begin to step upon it. we Silver Elves don’t really have a concept of High Elves and low elves, but more of high paths and low paths that we may follow. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These letters were important to the early Christian communities because they bound them together and helped make Christianity different from the other religions scattered throughout the empire. #4 The New Testament is made up of letters written by Paul and other Christian leaders to Christian communities and individuals. Which, of course, is exactly what Ehrman wants. Publishers Weekly promises that Ehrman’s arguments ensure that readers might never read the gospels or Paul’s letters the same way again. ![]() If youd like to ask a question that may be used in an episode (at Dr. The Washington Post says Misquoting Jesus casts doubt on any number of New Testament episodes that most Christians take as, well gospel. These letters were later regarded as scripture. Ehrman releases a new episode for his weekly show, 'Misquoting Jesus,' on his Youtube channel and all major podcast players every Tuesday. #3 The first Christians wrote letters to each other, which were extremely important to the communities. Christians, from the very beginning, valued the books of their tradition. #2 Christianity, the religion of Jesus, was also a bookish religion from the very beginning. Judaism, on the other hand, stressed its ancestral traditions, customs, and laws, and maintained that these had been recorded in sacred books. ![]() Sample Book Insights: #1 The polytheistic religions of the ancient Western world did not require bookish beliefs or ethical codes, as books played almost no role in their religion. Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jampolsky, M.D., co-author of Change Our Mind, Change Your Life “A sweetly exotic tale for young and old alike.” - Publishers Weekly “As memorable and meaningful as Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince.” - Austin American-Statesman “A beautiful story with a pointed message for every reader.” - Joseph Girzone, author of Joshua ![]() “ books have had a life-enchanting effect on millions of people.” - London Times “ Brazilian wizard makes books disappear from stores.” - New York Times “A magical little volume.” - San Francisco Chronicle “A touching, inspiring fable.” - Indianapolis Star “An adventure story full of magic and wisdom.” - Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima “A wise and inspiring fable about the pilgrimage that life should be.” - M. I realized of all of the people who had conspired to get me to this place.” - PHARRELL WILLIAMS, MUSICIAN AND SONG-WRITER A remarkable tome.” - NEIL PATRICK HARRIS, ACTOR ![]() “It’s a brilliant, magical, life-changing book that continues to blow my mind with its lessons. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her purity is questioned by those loyal to the Black Witch: is it true that Tessla spent much of her time alone in the company of a Kelt? Did she use her magic to defend Jules against Gardnerian soldiers? Spurned by most of her people, Tessla finds refuge with Vale Gardner (Carnissa's son) and Fain Quillen, a pair of male Gardnerian Mages whose status protects Tessla from unproven accusation. Tessla is close friends with Jules Kristian, a Kelt who will not bow to Gardnerian aggression, but when their village of Doveshire is raided, Jules is violently snatched away and Tessla barely escapes with her life. ![]() These conquests are spearheaded by Carnissa Gardner, the Black Witch, but not all Gardnerians share her ambitions. The Gardnerians are breaking free from their own history of oppression and making war on Elves, Kelts, and other foreign peoples. A generation before Elloren Gardner would leave for Verpax University in The Black Witch, her mother, Tessla Harrow, lives at a tumultuous time in Erthia's history. In 2019 the novellas were released as a single book, The Rebel Mages, and the two stories are a perfect fit together. ![]() ![]() Originally published as promotional e-novellas, Wandfasted (2017) and Light Mage (2018) take us deeper into the history of Laurie Forest's debut series. ![]() ![]() ![]() One of Canada's best books for young readers was written by a pretty young writer himself. But which ones are friends and which ones are enemies? In this epic story of adventure and suspense, Shade is going to need all the help he can find - if he hopes to ever see his family again. Desperately searching for a way to rejoin his flock, Shade meets a remarkable cast of characters: Marina, a Brightwing bat with a strange metal band on her leg Zephyr, a mystical albino bat with a strange gift and Goth, a gigantic carnivorous vampire bat. During a fierce storm, he loses the others and soon faces the most incredible journey of his young life. But he's determined to prove himself on the long, dangerous winter migration to Hibernaculum, millions of wingbeats to the south. Shade is a young Silverwing bat, the runt of his colony. ![]() |