![]() With the spear now missing and more murders occurring, Guest, together with his loyal apprentice Jack, must use his sharp wiles to find it and piece together the truth in a world of political intrigue, treachery, and murder. After his friend Geoffrey Chaucer arrives in London, all too eager to help find the spear and conduct clandestine meetings with powerful figures, Guest soon finds himself trying to solve a conundrum of many parts, all centered around the same dangerous and potent holy relic. It seems the dead man was bargaining with Sir Thomas for the Spear of Longinus, the weapon used to pierce the side of Christ on the Cross, which grants invincibility to its owner. During his investigation he runs into Sir Thomas Saunfayl, an old acquaintance from his knighthood days, frantically searching for the armorer. The deceased was an armorer whose death officials rule to be a suicide, but Guest immediately sees evidence of foul play. Yet when he witnesses a body fall from London bridge into the frigid waters of the Thames, he finds himself in the middle of a dangerous and complicated puzzle. Crispin Guest has solved many mysteries since losing his knighthood and becoming "The Tracker", an investigator for hire in fourteenth century London. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The paper dealt with Barrett’s own investigations and experiences, and ended with the recommendation that a committee be formed for the systematic investigation of the phenomena of mesmerism and Spiritualism. The paper was rejected by the Biological Committee but accepted by the Anthropological Sub-section, with the casting vote of chairman Dr. In 1876 he submitted a paper, Some Phenomena Associated with Abnormal Conditions of the Mind, to the British Association for the Advancement of Science. He later admitted that he had personally experienced phenomena in conditions where fraud was impossible, such as outdoors. Initially, he thought phenomenon such as levitation must be due to hallucination. From there his interest turned to Spiritualism and its physical phenomena. In 1874, at the age of 29, he started his first investigation of mesmerism and the mesmeric trance. He was also one of the distinguished early pioneers of psychical research. Sir William Fletcher Barrett was Professor of Physics at the Royal College for Science, Dublin, from 1873 to 1910. Barrett, Sir William Fletcher (1845–1926) (religion, spiritualism, and occult) ![]() Sir William Barrett, early psychical researcher and founder of both the American and British Society for Psychical Research. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In response to the increasing weight placed on mothers and caregivers?and the lack of a social safety net to support them?writer Angela Garbes found herself pondering a vital question: How, under our current circumstances that leave us lonely, exhausted, and financially strained, might we demand more from American family life? In Essential Labor, Garbes explores assumptions about care, work, and deservedness, offering a deeply personal and rigorously reported look at what mothering is, and can be. Angela Garbes - Essential Labor: Mothering as Social Change The Daily Show The Daily Show 10.4M subscribers Subscribe 2. DESCRIPTION : From the acclaimed author of Like a Mother comes a reflection on the state of caregiving in America, and an exploration of mothering as a means of social change.The Covid-19 pandemic shed fresh light on a long-overlooked truth: mothering is among the only essential work humans do. Essential Labor weaves Garbes’ personal experiences and America’s history of care to help readers redefine the perception and importance of care work and mothering. ![]() ![]() ![]() Winners of Carol Mason's books and "The Underside.Thanks to everyone for participating, to Amy for talking romance with us and to Atria Books for sharing "Outside the Lines" with our winners.Į-voucher for "Holly's Inbox" or "Holly's Inbox: Scandal in the City" by Holly Denham (You will be e-mailed if you have won, as well.) After that time, a new winner will be picked. Reminder:If you have won a book, you have about 48 hours to claim it by sending your contact information. I sincerely hope you enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed writing it! Happy reading, and congratulations! But now, knowing that I’m passing them on to you makes it all that much easier. ![]() ![]() Toward the end, I found it difficult to let them go. I loved their personality quirks and the meaningful relationships they shared. I grew exceptionally fond of my characters in this novel, perhaps more so than with any other. I am so grateful for your interest in OUTSIDE THE LINES, and grateful also, for the lovely staff at Chicklit Central for giving me the opportunity to connect with you as readers! My first two novels came out before the dawn of social media, and what a gift it is, now, to interact with all of you. It picked 18, 42 and 58Ĭongrats to Amy (Aimala127), rubynreba and Krystal! To find our winners, we assigned a number to each entry (one entry per person) and had choose three numbers. ![]() ![]() From the moment Willow meets the 33 year old Simon, who should rightfully be a man out of bounds for a patient at the facility, not to mention the 15 year age gap, there is no denying the way she yearns and wishes to make him take notice of her existence. Simon Blackwood, the son of the founder of the hospital. Medicine Man begins with 18 year old Willow Audrey Taylor, institutionalized at the Heartstone Psychiatric Hospital for four weeks, where she meets Dr. Can you hear my soul weeping because there are no more books I can get my hands on when it comes to her? It is classic Saffron Kent, as I have come to find, having gone through her entire back-list of books available. It is unique in the way it is told, the way the story unfolds, and the way that the characters demand nothing less, but all that you have to give. Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ![]() ![]() ![]() "the Man with Animal Powers," is a second-rate superhero, devoted father, and animal activist. But in today's world with real-life issues, who really needs Animal Man's protection? Is it humankind or the animals? Or is it Buddy himself?īuddy Baker, a.k.a. There isn't much money in the hero game, and with a wife and kids to support, Buddy soon finds himself torn between trying to make a living through traditional super-heroics and getting more deeply involved in the questionably legal world of animal rights activism. ![]() One of legendary comics writer Grant Morrison's earliest works took a forgotten, almost laughable DC Comics hero, Animal Man, and reimagined him in a stunning, postmodern series chronicling his bizarre adventures as a second-rate superhero struggling with real-life issues and moral dilemmas.įrom one of the greatest storytellers of his generation, Grant Morrison's Animal Man took a forgotten DC Comics character and reimagined him in a groundbreaking, postmodern series that redefined what was possible in superhero comics.īuddy Baker, a.k.a. ANIMAL MAN BY GRANT MORRISON BOOK 02 HC 30TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE ED ![]() ![]() ![]() Therefore, we should reduce our consumption as much as possible, and favor products and packaging made from minimal, biodegradable, or recyclable materials. ![]() Do we really want our grandchildren to live among giant landfills? The less we need to get by, the better off everyone (and our planet) will be. Francine Jay pioneered the simple living movement with her self-published bestseller, The Joy of Less.In this fully redesigned and repackaged editionfeaturing never-before-seen contentJay brings her philosophy to more readers who are eager to declutter. Not only does its production and distribution require energy and natural resources its disposal is also cause for concern. Every item we buy, from food to books to televisions to cars, uses up some of the earth’s bounty. Our choices as consumers have an environmental toll. Rather than the 'crash diet' approach found in other tidying up books, Jay shares simple steps to cultivate a minimalist mindset and form new habits, paving the way to lasting success. Would you still run the water while you brush your teeth, if it meant someone else would suffer from thirst? Would you still drive a gas guzzler, if you knew a world oil shortage would bring poverty and chaos? Would you still build an oversized house, if you witnessed first-hand the effects of deforestation? If we understood how our lifestyles impact other people, perhaps we would live a little more lightly. In this fully redesigned and repackaged editionfeaturing never-before-seen contentJay brings her philosophy to more readers who are eager to declutter. ![]() “We must realize that we don’t live in a vacuum the consequences of our actions ripple throughout the world. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But as he plots and plans, he neglects to ask the most important question: What does Kiera want? He can't think about that too much, though, because once he gets the girl, it'll all sort itself out. With other boys circling Kiera like sharks, Del needs to make his move fast. In exchange, Del just has to get answers to the Pledgers' questions.about sex ed. But Del's not about to lose his dream girl, and that's where fellow pledger Jameer comes in. His dad thinks his wires are crossed, and his best friend, Qwan, doesn't believe any girl is worth the long game. Though he quickly realizes he's inadvertently signed up for a Purity Pledge. So when Kiera volunteers for an opportunity at their church, Del's right behind her. And now, during their junior year, she's finally available. Two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles spotlights the consequences of societal pressure, confronts toxic masculinity, and explores the complexity of what it means to be a "real man."ĭel has had a crush on Kiera Westing since kindergarten. Reynolds)Ĥ starred reviews * An Indie Next List Pick * Named one of Bank Street College of Education's Best Children's Books of the Year ![]() Jackson) Heartfelt and hilarious on every page (Justin A. I couldn't put it down." (Nic Stone) I laughed, I gasped, I church grunted through every chapter. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These are the badass movies that make audiences feel cooler from having seen them. They spawned franchises, pushed back against time, defined and even expanded the genre. These are the action movies whose influence can be seen in the films that followed. Internationally, we reach as far as Hong Kong ( Police Story, Hard-Boiled), Australia ( The Road Warrior), England ( Kingsman: The Secret Service), France ( La Femme Nikita), Indonesia ( The Raid: Redemption), Korea ( The Villainess), and beyond. Not to mention some action genre crossovers: sci-fi ( Equilibrium), horror ( They Live), and, of course, comedy ( Beverly Hills Cop). ![]() We have the classics ( Die Hard, The French Connection), modern fan favorites ( Hardcore Henry, John Wick), superhero blockbusters ( Captain America: The Winter Soldier), and plenty from the macho ’80s ( Commando, First Blood). Which sounds like a lot, but when you’re considering thousands of action movies, it’s only the most thrilling, the most exciting, the most brutal, and the influential who make the cut!Īction is a wide-open genre and term, and we endeavored to include something from every era, style, and movement of action movies. Welcome to our guide to the most Essential Action Movies! Where everyone enters…and only 140 leave. ![]() ![]() ![]() After reading Elizabeth George Speare, I caught the Native American behaving in ways that were glaringly wrong, but only a few times. I do wish the portrayal of the Onondaga brave and the 1870s cowboy were less caricatures, but they did have some twists of character, even if they were stereotypical (in an ignorant way). On the other hand, it’s a childhood classic-which is maybe more children’s literature than middle grades-and is magic realism (or low fantasy), a fantastical and imaginative story. In some ways, it is a weaker book than the other two, though I say that largely because it is not historical fiction and is not as accurate or truthful. ![]() The final book in this theme (at least, as far as I know) is The Indian in the Cupboard. ![]() |