![]() ![]() But as dynasties often do, this dynasty began with a grand noble vision and then devolved as following generations put the “nasty” in “dynasty”: maintaining the power, prestige, and money that the dynasty afforded-even if it involved means that betrayed the founding vision. ![]() When Adolf Och became the Times' controlling shareholder in 1896, he expressed noble aims of impartiality and kept his promise. ![]() For more than a century, the paper has been a patriarchal dynasty, passed down from father to son to grandson to great-grandson and so on. The paper was the gold standard of the American free press.īut so much has transpired in the decades between its origins and the current day that casts serious doubt on whether the reputation of yore holds true. The Times’ willingness to print the unvarnished truth justly earned it the reputation of journalistic integrity. Beyond mere politics or ideology, the Times, like the 16th president, understood that the soul of the nation was at stake, and reported boldly and impartially. It was off to an illustrious start when it reported military victories during the Civil War where other papers did not. The paper has had “All the News That’s Fit to Print” typed out across the front page of each day’s paper since 1897, and the news outlet has been in operation since 1851. The New York Times is the best-selling paper in the world. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Readers were introduced to Leo Ware in In the Middle of Somewhere, when Daniel spotted him being hassled by a group of bullies and intervened on his behalf. Leo and Will are an odd, opposites attract pairing, and their romance is no fairytale – but it’s authentic, original and Ms. Where We Left Off was worth the (not so long) wait. Parrish did what I thought couldn’t be done – she wrote a great book about someone I swore I wouldn’t like. Though I was frustrated by this decision, Ms. Parrish instead opted to redeem a much hated character in Out of Nowhere (book two), and made readers/fans wait for Leo and Will’s love story. ![]() ![]() I fell in love with the Middle of Somewhere series from the start – but if I’m honest, by the end of book one, In the Middle of Somewhere, I just wanted to know more about secondary characters Leo and Will. ![]() ![]() ![]() Richard Hutson is an associate professor of English and director of the American Studies Program at the University of California, Berkeley. ![]() Cooper, a keen social critic, wrote several well-regarded naval histories. His most famous novels are the Leather-Stocking Tales including The Pioneers (1823), The Last of the Mohicans (1826), The Prairie (1827), The Pathfinder (1840), and The Deerslayer (1841), featuring the quintessential American hero Natty Bumppo. With his story The Pilot (1823), Cooper set the style for a new genre of sea fiction. ![]() He attended Yale College until he was expelled for bad behavior. James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851) was born in Burlington, New Jersey, and his family moved to Cooperstown, New York, while he was still an infant. ![]() ![]() "A powerful and provacative novel" (The New York Times). Gradually Jonas learns just how costly this ordered and pain-free society can be, and boldly decides he cannot pay the price. With echoes of Brave New World, in this 1994 Newbery Medal winner, Lowry examines the idea that people might freely choose to give up their humanity in order to create a more stable society. Under the tutelage of the Elders and an old man known as the Giver, he discovers the disturbing truth about his utopian world and struggles against the weight of its hypocrisy. ![]() ![]() In a world with no poverty, no crime, no sickness and no unemployment, and where every family is happy, 12-year-old Jonas is chosen to be the community's Receiver of Memories. Warmly inscribed by the author on the title page, “For my old friend Sam With love Lois Lowry 1994.” Tasteful teacher’s choice stamp on the front free endpaper, fine in a fine dust jacket. First edition of the author’s second Newbery Award-winning novel. ![]() ![]() But there is no red rose in my garden, so I shall sit lonely, and she will pass me by. If I bring her a red rose, I shall hold her in my arms, and she will lean her head upon my shoulder, and her hand will be clasped in mine. If I bring her a red rose she will dance with me till dawn. “The Prince gives a ball to-morrow night,” murmured the young Student, “and my love will be of the company. ![]() ![]() His hair is dark as the hyacinth-blossom, and his lips are red as the rose of his desire but passion has made his face like pale ivory, and sorrow has set her seal upon his brow.” “Night after night have I sung of him, though I knew him not: night after night have I told his story to the stars, and now I see him. “Here at last is a true lover,” said the Nightingale. “Ah, on what little things does happiness depend! I have read all that the wise men have written, and all the secrets of philosophy are mine, yet for want of a red rose is my life made wretched.” ![]() “No red rose in all my garden!” he cried, and his beautiful eyes filled with tears. “She said that she would dance with me if I brought her red roses,” cried the young Student “but in all my garden there is no red rose.”įrom her nest in the holm-oak tree the Nightingale heard him, and she looked out through the leaves, and wondered. ![]() ![]() There is a cult which knows truth that their local scientists will not accept, but they have cloaked these truths in religious language and mystique. One story is somewhat heavy handed about the ends justifying any means - but the author's note before this story said that the author did not really agree with this, and it was just what it seemed natural for the characters he was writing to believe. In one story where this is not the case, it is played for laughs that everyone who is in love immediately wants to get married. ![]() When romance is an issue, there is often also sexual activity outside of marriage. The preservation or protection of life tends to be a common ground with many stories, but then the question is, whose life? Are equally sentient aliens to be expendable when humans are on the line? Is it acceptable when humans are put at risk for self-aware AI? This is a collection of short stories ranging in subject from a cult on a world which almost always lives in daylight, to a planetary mass mind, artificial intelligences, disembodied souls, religion among animals, and alien curiosity about human means of reproduction. Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac AsimovĬlever anthology of sci-fi stories, worldview mostly humanistic, some violence and sexuality. ![]() ![]() Zahn displays a sensitivity rarely found in memoirs written by battle-hardened warriors. ![]() He captures many of the ironies and nuances inherent in Vietnam, especially during the final years of the conflict. The author does not glorify killing but rather explains in sharp relief the kaleidoscope of emotions associated with fear, revenge, hate, remorse, pity, and even ecstasy. Unlike the pilots who flew the fast-moving strike jets, Zahn experienced the war “up close and personal,” witnessing the grisly effects of the Cobra’s firepower on enemy soldiers. He describes his stunning transformation from a naive, middle-class teenager from southern California to a hardened killer during his tour in Vietnam. invasion of Cambodia, one of the most impressive demonstrations by the Cobra in the war. Randy Zahn arrived in Vietnam shortly before the 1970 U.S. It dramatically changed the nature of the war in Vietnam by offering the Army, for the first time, its own powerful and highly accurate weapons platform for close-air-support missions. First deployed in Vietnam in 1967 and loaded with a formidable arsenal of weaponry, the Cobra was the first helicopter designed from inception as an attack aircraft. ![]() ![]() Based on audiotapes he recorded during the war and sent home to his family, Randy Zahn’s Snake Pilot recounts his experiences flying AH-1 Cobra helicopters during the Vietnam War. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Crochet continues to grow in popularity, and this guidebook offers a new take on the timeless classic, one that readers won’t be able to find anywhere else. In this way, author Toni Lipsey is reintroducing crochet and encouraging makers to explore the craft further with each new design. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook 31.99 CAD Add to cart Pickup available at Knitting Three Together 1 Usually ready in 24 hours View store information From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crocheta unique crochet style that looks more like knittingwith 20 projects for beginners. ![]() Every shawl, garment, and accessory featured takes makers beyond the basics, introducing new stitches to expand their skill sets. ![]() The book includes instructional sections and patterns, complete with the necessary schematics and styled, chic photographs. The goal of this book is to guide crocheters step-by-step through Tunisian crochet, starting with tools and yarns, transitioning into how-to’s and stitches, and finishing with easy but engaging patterns. The Tunisian Crochet Handbook introduces this fascinating and rewarding technique with a wide array of stitches and design possibilities. From fiber artist Toni Lipsey of TL Yarn Craft, an introduction to the craft of Tunisian crochet-a unique crochet style that looks more like knitting-with 20 projects for beginners There are hundreds of books that explore traditional crochet, but there are few that reference the concept of Tunisian crochet or present it in a modern, approachable way. ![]() ![]() Wright became the “spokesman” of “the New Negro” and was doomed by this task, as it is not possible for one person to represent 13 million others. The book is a product of the 1930s, a time of righteous anger at social inequality and injustice. ![]() While it may at first seem surprising that the novel was so popular and successful, in fact it is not surprising at all. The novel falls into an American tradition of depicting a young person struggling against his circumstances. Richard Wright’s Native Son is “the most powerful and celebrated statement we have yet had of what it means to be a Negro in America,” and people tend to believe that its publication alone is proof of racial progress. Black people were given no choice but to accept the image of themselves invented by white society. Baldwin argues that people become American when they cut off ties to other cultures, histories, and identities, and that this happened to African Americans by force. ![]() ![]() ![]() Its story entertains the readers of all the ages and keeps that engage with unexpected twists and turns. The characters of the novel are chosen very beautifully and executed in tremendous way. This novel reflects the great writing skills of the author. This author has a very clear idea of how to write a great story and engage the reader in a great environment. Penny Reid is the author of this beautiful novel. Neanderthal Marries Human is a great novel with a classy story that keeps you on the edge from the very beginning to till the last line. Neanderthal Marries Human by Penny Reid Summary ![]() If you are interested in reading this novel, you can download its ePub, PDF or Mobi formats just in a few clicks. Neanderthal Marries Human by Penny Reid is a fabulous novel with a great story that touches the heart and soul of the readers from the very beginning line to till the last word. ![]() |