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![]() The best way to see a country, unless you are pressed for time, is to travel on foot. Enclose parenthetic expressions between commas. In a series of three or more terms with a single conjunction, use a comma after each term except the last. Form the possessive singular of nouns by adding ’s. (The only thing the highlights can tell is that-much like the books themselves-for some reason or other I found them of interest.) When detailed understanding of my views is important, ask me. Assume that I know little of the authors, and that I have a nuanced view on the matter. Then, important: By sharing these highlights I neither implicitly endorse nor recommend respective authors and their views. Post from Janu(↻ December 9, 2020), filed under Art and Design and Everything Else ( feed).Īnother part of my random, untargeted book highlight series, here are some snippets from William Strunk Jr.’s The Elements of Style (1920).Įmphasis as it appears in the original work may be missing, and my own edits, though marked, may be broad. ![]() Highlights from “The Elements of Style” (William Strunk Jr.) ![]() ![]() ![]() It is a totally new series set in a totally new world, making it accessible to longtime fans and newcomers alike. Gwynne is best known for his critically acclaimed series The Faithful and the Fallen, but thankfully you don’t need to be familiar with the author’s previous works to enjoy The Shadow of the Gods. If words like drengr and holmgang mean anything to you, or the very thought of a shield-wall gets you jittery with excitement, then make no mistake: this book is for you. Imagine if all the creatures from Norse mythology - shapeshifting berserkers, trolls, giants and sea serpents - actually existed alongside Viking-style war bands, and you’ve got a relatively good idea of what you’re walking into here. Shadow is the first installment in John Gwynne’s Bloodsworn trilogy, and it starts off the the series with a bang. If you’ve got a soft spot for Vikings and fantasy, then The Shadow of the Gods is the book you didn’t know you needed but have been waiting for. By Daniel Roman 2 years ago The Shadow of the Gods is the first installment of John Gwynne’s new Norse-inspired fantasy saga, and it’s filled to the brim with monsters, blood, and glory. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() On one level, twin brothers "Jesus" and "Christ" simply stand for the familiar opposition between the "historic Jesus" and the Christ that emerged as disciples coalesced into the early church and then a great Church that ruled an empire. But Christians aware of the historical complexity of Christianity, and non-Christians who are nevertheless moved and fascinated by the words and story of Jesus, should enjoy grappling with Pullman's "what if" experiments in this novel. Equally, if you're a nonbeliever who has never read the New Testament and isn't familiar with the past century's worth of research into the historic Jesus, chances are this novel will bore you, and you'll have no clue why Pullman sometimes sticks close to the Gospels and sometimes departs radically from them. If you're a devout Christian who is just plain offended by any treatment of Jesus that departs from worshipful orthodoxy, the title alone has warned you not to spend your money. ![]() ![]() Two groups of readers should avoid this book. Powerful if flawed reimagining of Jesus' story ![]() ![]() ![]() Her dramatic performance in Bus Stop (1956) was hailed by critics and garnered a Golden Globe nomination. Limited by typecasting, Monroe studied at the Actors Studio to broaden her range. Her "dumb blonde" persona was used to comic effect in subsequent films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) and The Seven Year Itch (1955). By 1952 she had her first leading role in Don't Bother to Knock and 1953 brought a lead in Niagara, a melodramatic film noir that dwelt on her seductiveness. Her early film appearances were minor, but her performances in The Asphalt Jungle and All About Eve (both 1950), drew attention. ![]() ![]() Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson J– August 5, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s.Īfter spending much of her childhood in foster homes, Monroe began a career as a model, which led to a film contract in 1946 with Twentieth Century-Fox. ![]() ![]() ![]() ()Ī few flat clouds folded themselves like crepes over fillings of apricot sky. The sun was so round and glossy and black that had it a figure eight on it, well, it would have validated a lot of long-standing philosophical and theological complaints, underlining once and for all just where we earthlings sit on the cosmic pool table. ![]() ![]() When Claude glanced at the sky, he saw that the text of Les Miserables had been painted over by Salvador Dali. With the absence of the cloud cover that normally caused the sky over Seattle to resemble cottage cheese that had been dragged nine miles behind a cement truck, the city, for the first time in memory, would have an unobstructed view of one of nature’s most mystical spectacles. The sky was a velvety black paw pressing on the white landscape with a feline delicacy, stars flying like sparks from its fur. The sky, layered with thin altostratus clouds and smog, appeared to reflect human suffering and failed to awaken in Claude visions of paradise. And here’s the kind of prose you can look forward to: ![]() Here’s what seems to pass for humor in a Tom Robbins novel: beets (the very existence of), a woman getting stung in a delicate place by a bee, and lesbians (the very existence of). People have recommended him on the basis of comparisons to Douglas Adams, but Adams is, you know, funny. Well, I officially don’t get Tom Robbins. ![]() ![]() ![]() But it isn’t long before their lives are upended by the echoes of Rocket’s turbulent past. 3 our beloved band of misfits are settling into life on Knowhere. PT on Thursday, April 27. The red carpet livestream is presented by LEGO Marvel, with additional sponsors including Hasbro, and Eidos-Montréal’s Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy video game. 3, live from Los Angeles by visiting /Guardianspremiere or on Marvel’s social channels on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok , and Twitch. Viewers can join the red carpet livestream of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. ![]() 3 hits theaters, tune in to ’s red carpet livestream at the premiere of the third installment of the fan-favorite franchise. will be hosting a star-studded red carpet event, with an on-air experience across digital and social media so you don’t miss a thing! ![]() It’s time to save the galaxy, again! Before Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. ![]() ![]() ![]() Phoebe, the "awkward" one, will be next, in The Accidental Bride. Portia, who possesses more than a streak of independence as well as a talent for resistance, does not take kindly to being abducted-mistakenly or otherwise.ĭecatur will soon find himself facing the challenge of his life, both on the battlefield and in the bedroom, as he contends with this misfit of a girl who has the audacity to believe herself the equal of any man. Relationships Require Hard Work: The Hostage Bride tells the story of a. As the bastard niece, Portia knows she can expect little beyond a roof over her head and a place at the table.īut it truly adds insult to injury when the Granvilles' archenemy, the outlaw Rufus Decatur, hatches a scheme to abduct the marquis's daughter-only to kidnap Portia by accident. What you will learn from reading The Hostage Bride (Bride 1) by Jane Feather. It's bad enough that seventeen-year-old Portia Worth is taken in by her uncle, the marquis of Granville, after her father dies. ![]() Here is the first of my new "Brides" trilogy, in which three unconventional young women vow they will never marry-only to be overtaken by destiny. ![]() ![]() ![]() In this forceful and unsparing work of contemporary history, based on vast research as well as personal reporting, Snyder goes beyond the headlines to expose the true nature of the threat to democracy and law. The rise of populism, the British vote against the EU, and the election of Donald Trump were all Russian goals, but their achievement reveals the vulnerability of Western societies. Russia found allies among nationalists, oligarchs, and radicals everywhere, and its drive to dissolve Western institutions, states, and values found resonance within the West itself. In the 2010s, it has spread from east to west, aided by Russian warfare in Ukraine and cyberwar in Europe and the United States. ![]() Authoritarianism returned to Russia, as Vladimir Putin found fascist ideas that could be used to justify rule by the wealthy. Observers declared the end of history, confident in a peaceful, globalized future. ![]() "A brilliant analysis of our time."-Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker With the end of the Cold War, the victory of liberal democracy seemed final. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of On Tyranny comes a stunning new chronicle of the rise of authoritarianism from Russia to Europe and America. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 'If you like Fifty Shades then you will love these books' 5***** Reader Review 'Lots of sex and gripping story lines' Sun You won't be disappointed' 5***** Reader Review 'A hundred degrees hotter than anything you've ever read before' Reveal ĭaringly sensual and intensely romantic, this is a love story that will have you glued to the page. We faced a terrible choice: return to the safety of the lives we'd had before each other, or the fight for a future that suddenly seemed an impossible and hopeless dream. I felt him slipping from my grasp my greatest fears becoming my reality my love tested in ways I wasn't sure I was strong enough to bear.Īt the brightest time in our lives, the darkness of his past encroached and threatened everything we'd worked so hard for. The vows we'd exchanged should have bound us tighter than blood and flesh. ![]() Gideon is gorgeous, wounded warrior, determined to slay my demons. One of the bestselling love stories of the century Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processesĬaptivated by You will take you to the very limits of obsession - and introduce you to a hero you'll never forget. Reference, Information & Interdisciplinary subjects
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