![]() ![]() ![]() Have you ever read a book that made you just… roll in bed after finishing it, the book clutched to your chest, and just sighed deeply because the book was so achingly beautiful and hopeful? Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga is such a book, and it is one of my favourite books of 2019. Maybe America, too, is a place where Jude can be seen as she really is. But this life also brings unexpected surprises-there are new friends, a whole new family, and a school musical that Jude might just try out for. The American movies that Jude has always loved haven’t quite prepared her for starting school in the US-and her new label of “Middle Eastern,” an identity she’s never known before. But when things in her hometown start becoming volatile, Jude and her mother are sent to live in Cincinnati with relatives.Īt first, everything in America seems too fast and too loud. ![]() Jude never thought she’d be leaving her beloved older brother and father behind, all the way across the ocean in Syria. ![]()
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![]() Lively, witty, and filled with the astounding science of ordinary life, Caesar's Last Breath illuminates the science stories swirling around us every second. Sam Kean’s latest book explores the molecules we breathe Author shares what he learned while writing ‘Caesar’s Last Breath’ by Sam Lemonick J A version of this story appeared. ![]() Along the way, we'll swim with radioactive pigs, witness the most important chemical reactions humans have discovered, and join the crowd at the Moulin Rouge for some of the crudest performance art of all time. ![]() Tracing the origins and ingredients of our atmosphere, Kean reveals how the alchemy of air reshaped our continents, steered human progress, powered revolutions, and continues to influence everything we do. Of the sextillions of molecules entering or leaving your lungs at this moment, some might well bear traces of Cleopatra's perfumes, German mustard gas, particles exhaled by dinosaurs or emitted by atomic bombs, even remnants of stardust from the universe's creation. On the ides of March, 44 BC, Julius Caesar died of stab wounds on the Senate floor, but the story of his last breath is still unfolding in fact, you're probably inhaling some of it now. With every breath, you literally inhale the history of the world. ![]() In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe, which, it turns out, is also the story of earth and our existence on it. The Guardian 's Best Science Book of 2017: the fascinating science and history of the air we breathe. ![]() ![]() There is also a contact link on every page as well in case you ever need extra help. 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In one way, Bookshelves is the version of Goodreads, except with Bookshelves you are able to get a much more personalized experience. ![]() You can also use it to discover new books to read and learn more about books. ![]() has many other features too.īookshelves is a free tool to track books you have read and want to read. ![]() Bookshelves is only one of many features at. You are currently viewing the details page on Bookshelves for the book Going for Oysters by Jeanie Adams.īookshelves is one feature of Bookshelves is found under the /shelves/ subfolder at. ![]() ![]() ![]() Each map shows the major sites associated with a particular medieval theme, with colorful. 500 to 1450, this book is sure to capture in the attention of students interested in knights and castles, Vikings, Crusades, the Aztecs, and the Incas. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. With sixteen full-color maps showing what the world was like from A.D. Neil Morris's The Atlas of the Medieval World (Peter Bedrick, 1999) is similar in scope.- Ann Joslin, Fort LeBoef School District, Waterford, PAĬopyright � Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Picture icons identify cities, palaces, religious buildings, and people such as merchants, farmers, and soldiers, and there are several inset photos of artifacts and sites as well as large cutaway drawings of Chartres cathedral and The Dome of the Rock. General information is written in large type with details and captions in progressively smaller type. Topics include cathedrals and monasteries, Islamic culture, knights and castles, and the Aztec capital of Tenochtitl�n. Specific time lines for India, China, Japan and Korea, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Vikings, Europe, African kingdoms, and North and Central America help students integrate the major historical events of the period. A chronology appears in the right margin of the first map. Grade 5–8-Sixteen colorful maps depict the world from A.D. ![]() ![]() ![]() Rewritten to accommodate the reading and interest level of children who are too young to tackle the larger unabridged volumes, this series offers a great way to introduce young readers to favourite tales. When the normally friendly servants pretend they haven't heard, Mary's curiosity spikes.Ĭlassic Starts is a gorgeously produced, thoughtfully written series of abridged editions of beloved classics. The mystery deepens when she hears sounds of sobbing from somewhere within her uncle's vast mansion. Once when he's away from home, Mary discovers a charming walled garden which is always kept locked. The Secret Garden: With Gillian Ferguson, Hilary Mason, Prunella Scales, Stuart Hutchison. She travels to his home in gloomy Yorkshire, a vast change from the sunny and warm climate she was used to, and she becomes miserable and angry and rude. Mary is given to the care of her uncle Archibald Craven, whom she has never met. However, her memories of her parents are not pleasant, as they were a selfish, neglectful and pleasure-seeking couple. Tania Zamorsky (Adapter) 4.26 avg rating 4,983 ratings. Mary Lennox, a young English girl, returns to England from India, having suffered the loss of both her parents in a cholera epidemic. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve-all at an incomparable price. ![]() ![]() ![]() Evelyn, you see, is in want of a husband – the family estate has tumbled into bankruptcy and she struggles to enter into society in order to save her sister’s future from further ruin. Not just any tailor, but the sort of person who can make her an outstanding, eye-catching riding habit – something that will bring her to the notice of every fellow in the vicinity as she shows off her formidable equestrian skills. The strong-willed, plain spoken country girl Miss Evelyn Maltravers is looking for a tailor. The beautiful romance and wonderfully drawn characters at play here effortlessly make this my favorite Matthews yet. Mimi Matthews tops herself with the first novel in what appears to be a fresh and brilliant new series with The Siren of Sussex, the tale of an independent horsewoman and the tailor who vows to make her the most talked about equestrienne in all of England – both of whom suddenly discover love in the most unexpected of places. ![]() ![]() ![]() Gardner married Sherry Dyson in 1977 and the couple had a son together, Christopher. Chris Gardner WifeĬhris Gardner’s marriage life was marked by difficulties and challenges. He worked a series of low-paying jobs, including selling medical equipment and working as a driving instructor, and struggled to make ends meet. Navy, Gardner continued to face challenges and struggles. However, even after completing high school and serving in the U.S. Despite these difficulties, he remained determined to succeed and worked hard in school. ![]() Chris Gardner Young Age StruggleĬhris Gardner faced many struggles and difficulties during his younger years, including poverty, instability, and a lack of support from his family. Gardner’s childhood was marked by poverty and instability. As a result, he spent much of his childhood in foster care and was raised by a series of caregivers. However, she struggled with addiction and was unable to provide the stability and support that Gardner needed growing up. His mother, her name is Betty Jean Triplett. ![]() Chris Gardner’s father’s name is Thomas Turner. He was born on February 9, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chris Gardner is an American entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker. ![]() ![]() ![]() This time around, the bold and eclectic Egan has crafted a big, fat, literary historical novel that is old-fashioned in the best ways: it’s got characters you can root for, a plot that will keep you up at night, and all the delicious things like seduction, suspense and adventure. Instead of the wail of electric guitars, we hear the lapping of waves and calling of seagulls. Manhattan Beach feels like it was written on a different planet. You might recall that it’s an irreverent, slightly futuristic story about punk music, shoplifting and celebrity, featuring footnotes and even a PowerPoint presentation. Her last (and breakthrough) novel was published in 2011. Rating: “It only hurts at first… After a while, you can’t feel anything.”Īt first glance, the Jennifer Egan of Manhattan Beach does not appear to be the Jennifer Egan of A Visit from the Goon Squad. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I bought it merely having known the name in porn circles. ![]() I bought the hardcover in the bargain bin about 3 years ago. This is a book I am proud to have in my collection & would really love to meet her someday. I found the part about her music fascinating (since I am a musician as well and listen to her CD 1000 Fires.) I bought both the hardback version and the paperback version when I found out it had a new chapter & new photos. Reading the book is very soothing and relaxing, like listening to a good friend. It is very clear that she voluntarily pursued her various projects. She does not portray herself as a victim. She admitted that she was acting out by being a 'sexual terrorist' which exorcised her personal demons. I don't think that some of the other reviewers have actually read the book when they accuse her of not admitting that she liked & chose to do the porno films. Although pregnant with many a cliche, her story is quite a fascinating one. I have followed Mr Waters' career from the early days. I had heard about her pornographic past but never paid attention to her until I heard she was in a John Waters film. I fall into the John Waters movie category of a Traci Lords fan. ![]() ![]() ![]() (Or unfortunate souls who just slip a bit on the strict standards…) She struggles with a growing curiosity that could get her killed if anyone discovered that she entertained certain ideas rather than purging them immediately from her thoughts. Calista lives in a regimented society and is the daughter of a man who executes rebels who step out of line. I don’t typically read MG or young YA books but I thought the story was intriguing and there was a surprising turn that I wasn’t expecting which gives this dystopian a unique twist.īreaking Order tells a story of a world where individuality is against the law. First, I’d like to say that this book is meant for a younger audience, although it does contain some darker elements. The following is my honest opinion of the book. I was given a copy of Breaking Order by the author in exchange for a review. ![]() |