![]() ![]() ![]() I absolutely loved it, and I find myself still thinking about Sprout. Featuring specially-commissioned illustrations, this first English-language edition of Sun-mi Hwang's fable for our times beautifully captures the journey of an unforgettable character in world literature. And with its array of animal characters-the hen, the duck, the rooster, the dog, the weasel-it calls to mind such classics in English as Animal Farm and Charlotte's Web. ![]() An anthem for freedom, individuality, and motherhood featuring a plucky, spirited heroine who rebels against the tradition-bound world of the barnyard, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly is a novel of universal resonance that also opens a window on Korea, where it has captivated millions of readers. No longer content to lay eggs on command, only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wild-and to hatch an egg of her own. The Korean Charlotte's Web More than 2 million copies sold This is the story of a hen named Sprout. ![]()
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Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews7/6/2023 ![]() Nah he isn’t member of church but everybody knows everybody. His covid test results came back Positive and he is in icu. We are in self quarantine as we interacted / assisted elderly (73 with health issues) neighbor with upset stomach Saturday and ems took him away Monday with difficulty breathing. Titan and I are re reading Kate Daniels series. But all this means you are alive and kicking etc. That also means I need to do a power point… Apparently you can show your screen on zoom. Responsible social interaction achieved.Įxtensive conversation with Kid 2 about book tour scheduling and various technical support. You know it’s bad when cottage cheese is a treat Oy. I am so tired of counting calories and points. We don’t do this typically, but it’s very hot in Texas, and I want ice cream in the worst way, and I can’t have any, because sugar is not my friend, and her website seems well thought out so here is a link to her homemade ice cream recipes. ![]() Person named Heather emailed politely and asked if we could link to her ice cream from scratch site. Merits of cover quotes discussed with agent. Promotional plans discussed and confirmed with agent. ![]() Things like “do you think killing him is too disturbing?” and “But we have to have it connect to something” were said. ![]() Potential editor for BLOOD HEIR contacted, fingers crossed. Just how many print books did you order, people? 250 additional bookplates received and signed.Īdditional 200 bookplates with our own logo signed. ![]() Patricia fara7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Her areas of particular academic interest include the role of portraiture and art in the history of science, science in the 18th century England during the Enlightenment and the role of women in science. Early life and education įara began her academic career as a physicist but returned to graduate studies as a mature student to specialise in History and Philosophy of Science, completing her PhD thesis at Imperial College, London in 1993. Fara is author of numerous popular books on the history of science and has been a guest on BBC Radio 4's science and history discussion series, In Our Time. In 2016 she became President of the Antiquarian Horological Society. From 2016 to 2018 Fara was President of the British Society for the History of Science. Fara was also a College Teaching Officer in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. She is a former Fellow of Darwin College and is an Emeritus Fellow of Clare College where she was previously Director of Studies in the History and Philosophy and Science. ![]() She is a graduate of the University of Oxford and did her PhD at the University of London. Patricia Fara is a historian of science at the University of Cambridge. ![]() Blue Exorcist, Vol. 1 by Kazue Kato7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() 10, I believe I'm not at all sure I care to watch it past that point, though perhaps the wiki will fill in for me, satisfying my curiosity without burning my time. ![]() The anime parts paths from the manga before Vol. 10 - 19, which is what I've read of the new material so far, I'd call it a four-plus stars rating - four stars for the plot developments, five stars for Lightning, and his gonzo mentor relationship with Bon. 16 for Light to get full traction.) For Vols. 10 an arresting new character was added, Lewin Light aka Lightning, who boosted the story up a whole level (and stole every scene he was in), and a new plot arc, ditto. 9 before, and thought it all merely OK starting in Vol. One year later: I revisited this recently, and found a number of volumes had been added. ![]() ![]() ![]() Jillian shows promise early as an elite fighter and future leader of Karkov, while the beautiful Natalia is groomed to marry a prince from a neighboring country for political gain. As the girls grow up, they are trained relentlessly to become warriors and are even forced to endure torture. ![]() But after the Old Lion conquered a nation to the north, impregnated the jarl’s daughter, and she gave birth to two daughters, the future of Karkov’s long-established, misogynistic culture is in jeopardy. The current king, known as the Old Lion, comes from a long line of “legendary conquerors” and rules “his nation of feared warriors absolutely.” For centuries, Karkov has always had a male heir. The ruler of the militant kingdom of Karkov has always been known as the Lion-he is invariably a product of sexual domination, conceived as a result of his father’s conquest of another nation. This debut novel offers a sweeping historical fantasy revolving largely around the twin daughters of a brutal king and their attempts to survive his political machinations. ![]() Graduation Day by Emily Chase7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And most importantly, we did not know the prominent excuse of 'the dog ate my homework' would turn in to 'I'm having wifi issues."īonfiglioli said there were moments her classmates felt they'd never get through four years of high school, but that, at the end of the day, they knew they'd never be alone. "We did not know how deeply the infamous 'spicy shortage' would truly have affected us. "We did not know that one parking lot could host so many car crashes," she said. When she and her classmates walked in to the school 1,368 days before graduation, they were clueless, she said. "Over 400 reasons to come back to school day after day."īrooke Bonfiglioli, president of the student council, said she had no idea how much the 'beautiful cement halls" of Braintree High would come to mean to her. "Everyone here is one of the 437 people most crucial to me," Fitzgerald said. View Gallery: Braintree High Class of 2021 graduation photos patriot ledger ![]() Warrior of the wild rasmira7/5/2023 ![]() It separates me even more from the rest of the trainees. Let’s pair Rasmira up with another boy so you can watch.”īeing put on display is the last thing I want. This is the last day for me to shove any more training into your thick skull. “And maybe you’ll fail your trial tomorrow. Unless getting eviscerated was your intention?”Ī look of annoyance flashes over Torrin’s face, but it disappears as quickly as it comes. ![]() Then to Torrin, “You’re too slow on the recovery. Thankfully, Master Burkin strides over to us, saving me. He hasn’t said anything about it, and I’m in no hurry to offer an explanation for its shorter length. It gets more and more charming every day.īut shame spreads through me when Torrin’s eyes raise to my hair. That smile of his sets my stomach to fluttering. ![]() “If I had a problem, I would find a different sparring partner.” Ignoring the instinct to correct his form, I opt for a quick “Sorry,” as he rubs at the spot where I struck him. ![]() The dull training weapon may not be enough to decapitate me, but I know all too well the sharp sting of metal on skin.Ī whoosh of air sails over my head, and while I’m still crouched, I thrust my ax straight out so the blunt tips of the double heads whack right into Torrin’s armor-clad stomach. Where we get to be warriors! Thanks, bro. ![]() Burnout amelia nagoski7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() “Classical music is one of the strongest remaining vestiges of white supremacy and patriarchy,” she says. It is the getting stuck in one state that creates the burnout.” Personal experience with burnoutĭespite loving music and choral conducting, Nagoski found the politics of her doctoral program overwhelming. No one is meant to live in one single state. We’re meant to be in connection, and sometimes we're meant to be in isolation. “Just like we're meant to sleep, we're meant to wake. Your body is built and designed to experience stress, but it is designed to then oscillate back into a state of calm and relaxation. ![]() “It's a condition brought on by a gap between who you are and what is demanded of you. It's not a mental illness,” explains Nagoski from her home in New England. ![]() Emily Nagoski, PhD, the book’s genesis was inspired by Amelia’s own experience of burnout while working on her Doctor of Musical Arts.Īhead of her keynote at the University of Calgary’s Summer Wellness Series on May 16, Amelia Nagoski gives some insight about burnout, her experience within academia and what she would say to her younger self, if she could. Amelia Nagoski, DMA, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.Ĭo-written with her sister, Dr. Many of us wish we could take our younger selves aside and give them advice, or even just a pep talk, about the years ahead. ![]() ![]() ![]() Odd Thomas, a 2003 New York Times best-seller, became an instant New York Times bestseller and a box-office sensation when it was adapted into a 2013 movie. Dean Koontz, in his brilliant style, makes you believe you’re in every scene, and he leaves you breathless throughout. His video game concepts, such as “77 Shadow St.,” have also been inspired by his work. He wrote the lead story for a video game. Between 19, 12 films borrowed plot concepts from his books. The author of many books has received numerous awards, and his works have been made into films. ![]() His 1986 novel Strangers was nominated for the World Fantasy Award for Best Book. Koontz’s writing has been praised for its suspenseful plotting and his ability to create sympathetic and likable characters.ĭean Koontz has written several fictional thriller- horror novels, including “The Final Death.” Brian Coffey, Leigh Nichols, K.R Dwyer, Leonard Chris, and Deanna Dwyer are among his many aliases and real names. ![]() His novels often explore the themes of good vs. Dean Koontz has published over 100 novels, many of which have been bestsellers. ![]() Childrens book blueberries for7/4/2023 ![]() ![]() One of our favorite books from the summer was Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey. Feel free to see disclosure for more information. That means that if you click through and purchase through those links, I can earn a commission. ![]() Reading good children’s books is one of our favorite ways to be intentional about learning around here.Īny other curriculum or activities aside, no matter how the day is going, I can can be sure that if I ask my boys if they want to read a book, they will both run to the bookshelves to start pulling down their favorites.Īnd we love doing hand-on activities based on our favorite books! It’s fun way to help retell the story, remember the details, and to make connections to other things we are learning about. If you haven’t already read Blueberries for Sal, you’ll want to add it to your list it’s one of our favorites! ![]() This fun paper plate craft is a great hands on activity inspired by Robert McCloskey’s book, Blueberries for Sal. ![]() |