And I have to admit that I skipped an even greater percentage of Part 3 (of the 3 the book is divided into) set far in the future and dealing with the how’s and why’s of the descendants evolution and history, and genetic theory behind it all. At least, it takes far too much effort on the part of the reader to keep up with what’s in the writer’s head. (It’s not a spoiler to reveal that it’s the unexplained destruction of the moon – this happens on page 1, pretty much.) I found myself skipping / skimming over long tracts of text because, really, I only have so much interest in how bodies move in orbit (and I know most of that anyway), but also the endless descriptions of space stations got rather tedious at times – there is only so much you can really describe with words when talking about such imaginary constructs. If you want a layman’s introduction – but fairly comprehensive for all that – to orbital mechanics or genetics, this is the book for you, but I can’t help think he may have done better to write two books: one – non-fiction - about these topics, and another – novel – about how mankind might survive such an apocalyptic event as takes place in the book. On one level it’s very good and very clever – its fault maybe is that it’s too clever by half, and the clever bits get in the way of the story.
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In other words, the obstacle becomes the way. It’s the timeless idea of how military obstacles can be turned into advantages-and how advantages can so quickly be turned against someone. The visual interpretation is loosely inspired by the stories in my book The Obstacle Is The Way about Grant’s siege at Vicksburg and Eisenhower’s turnaround at Normandy. To see each obstacle as an opportunity to practice some virtue: patience, courage, humility, resourcefulness, justice, and creativity. Making certain that what impedes us can empower us. So that setbacks or problems are always expected and never permanent. To act with “a reverse clause,” so there is always a way out or another route to get to where you need to go. What does this phrase mean? Well, in Marcus’s words is the secret to an art known as turning obstacles upside down. As Marcus Aurelius put it nearly 2000 years ago: “The impediment to action advances action. In this way, “The Obstacle Is the Way” limited edition print I’m producing is a reminder of the timeless wisdom that you can turn every obstacle into an opportunity, every trial into a triumph. The form doesn’t matter-it can be a coin that reminds you of your mortality that you carry with you, it can be a quote taped on your screen, it can be a bust on your desk, or it can be a print above your working space. So you cannot run away from it, so you see it enough times that it becomes imprinted in your mind. I am a big proponent of turning good advice and wisdom into a tangible physical object. I think I might come to appreciate this, though it's not something I generally seek out in books I read. It was very like the first in terms of character and story-a focus on the characters and witch community without much in the way of external antagonist. I was a bit disappointed with this second novel by Debora Geary. Then a new type of witch power is found and it turns out she has the most of that but it is not traditional witch powers so they work together to identify the power, use the power and integrate it into the long witch heritage. This was the second book in the series and in this one you meet a long time member of the witch community who has no powers- or so everyone thinks. There is not enough happy stories with good people, doing good things in the world so it is almost a new level of escapism to read about only good, happy, healthy loving people. Although the stories are pretty light weight and too "all good things happen", ie no one ever dies, cusses or drinks for some reason, i still just loved it. Normally i read more zombie books, apocalypse, death and destruction books but i like the occasional fantasy and the witch aspect caught my attention after so many vampires and zombies so i gave it a try and just feel in love! Great character development and family dynamic. It is super light reading and very Disney-esque in its family oriented message of kindness, forgiveness, patience and love. It essentially continues the storyline from Justice League Dark #1-3, collected in Justice League Dark: The Last Age of Magic ( Review). Though The Witching Hour ( Review) is technically a crossover between two comics, it has almost nothing to do with the Wonder Woman series and everything to do with the Justice League Dark series. The crossover is straightforward when it comes to its storyline but must be read in the prescribed order in order to make sense. The Witching Hour takes place across two issues of Wonder Woman and one issue of Justice League Dark, all of which is then bookended by two special event issues. The event features a battle for the fate of magic that reveals hidden secrets about Wonder Woman's past. Wonder Woman & The Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour ( Review) is a crossover between the Wonder Woman and the Justice League Dark series. Justice League Dark and Wonder Woman: The Witching Hour #1 Wonder Woman & The Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour ( Review) Wonder Woman and Justice League Dark: The Witching Hour #1 “I will say that our process of adaptation is going to be, and has been so far, exactly the same,” said Mazin. However, Mazin basically came right out and said the new episodes would stick close to Part II’s narrative structure. The pair declined to reveal when the story might pick up in relation to the season 1 finale. And according to Druckmann, Joel and Ellie’s comeback is “months, not years” from starting production. Regardless, the break between seasons 1 and 2 of the TV series won’t be nearly as long.Īt a live Q&A session hosted by Deadline, series creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann were asked when season 2 might get underway. Gamers famously had to wait seven years for the sequel to hit PlayStation 4 consoles in 2020. Because of this, viewers are already hungry for the next season, which will begin to adapt The Last of Us Part II. Over the course of its nine-episode run, The Last of Us earned top marks across the board as it faithfully recreated its source material’s campaign in live-action, wowing longtime fans and gaining a few new ones along the way. HBO did the impossible earlier this year by taking one of the most beloved video games of all time and turning it into one of 2023’s most talked-about new shows. An important addition to the canon of works on JFK and his assassination, this study sheds light on the gross negligence and, in some cases, seeming culpability, of those sworn to protect the president. This book also thoroughly investigates the threats on the president's life before traveling to Texas the presence of unauthorized Secret Service agents in Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination the failure of the Secret Service in monitoring and securing the surrounding buildings, overhangs, and rooftops and the surprising conspiratorial beliefs of several former agents. The work provides a detailed look at how JFK could and should have been protected and debunks numerous fraudulent notions that persist about the day in question, including that JFK ordered agents off the rear of his limousine demanded the removal of the bubble top that covered the vehicle and was difficult to protect and somehow, directly or indirectly, made his own tragic death easier for an assassin or assassins. Kennedy's security detail on the day he was assassinated. Painstakingly researched by an authority on the history of the Secret Service and based on primary, firsthand accounts from more than 80 former agents, White House aides, and family members, this is the definitive account of what went wrong with John F. At this point in time I was interested in the author while having little knowledge of the perfume industry. Which meant that in 1984 when his fourth novel was released called “Jitterbug Perfume” I was there on the first day it was published. Ever since I read “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” in 1976 I was hooked on his unique comedic style of storytelling. One of my favorite authors is Tom Robbins. Especially when I re-read it years after the first time the perfume part of it really resonated. There is one book which is part of my fragrance experience. Which brings me to adding “prose” to the direction of “posting ten smells, perfumes or posters”. Part of what has made me want to do this is it encouraged me to look perfume as part of a wider experience in my life. I’m going a little bit outside the boundaries of the challenge for today. “And as soon as I wrote that I was like ‘oh, I think this is the first page of my book, and I think it’s going to take place in a day, and I think it’s going to be about a woman who doesn’t have a lot of problems’ - because if these are her concerns…she’s not starving, no one’s dying…she just wants to get through the day, with a scrap of human dignity.”īefore Bernadette and Eleanor, Semple was a television writer in L.A., notably on shows like “Arrested Development.” “I really liked being a TV writer, but I would always read novels, and I would never watch TV,” she says. “I wrote the first page of “Today Will be Different” almost in a weird trance,” Semple says. ‘And Just Like That’ Season Two Fashion: All the Looks, Live Updates Their tenuous, fractious relationship is the heart and soul of this trilogy, and thankfully, readers will not have long to wait between installments in order to watch it unfold. The lush setting, full of intricate historical detail, engaging decadence and ruthless scheming, will draw many, but it’s Pacat’s characters.who’ll surely keep readers captive. “Fans of Pacat’s internet-serial sensation will need no convincing of the merits of this series, but new readers should take note-this book lives up to every word of praise it has garnered. With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his master, Prince Laurent. “Pacat’s powerful debut, a blend of intense erotica and political fantasy, is disturbing and intriguing in equal measure.The intricacy of the political entanglements gives depth to the novel’s erotic turmoil.Fans of Jacqueline Carey’s Kushiel series will eat this up with a spoon.”- Publishers Weekly “The cumulative effect of reading them back to back is mind blowing.”-Dear Author He puts both his hands on Laurent’s shoulders and stares meaningfully at him. “Have you read Captive Prince? If you haven’t, what are you waiting for?”- Alpha Damen (Captive Prince) Prince Damianos & Slave Laurent (Captive Prince) Slavery Sexual Slavery Canon-Typical Violence Childhood Sexual Abuse Dark Slow Burn His uncle kneels before him so as to meet Laurent’s eyes without looking down. “You will be completely enthralled and on edge.”- USA Today We can easily ask questions like, “what if the Rabbit did not steal the hat?” and discuss what might change if this were the case. The ambiguity this creates frames hypothetical discussion nicely. Because these characters feel the need to deny actions even though no one has accused them of committing the actions, they paint themselves suspiciously. They are mentioned only in statements of denial, from which we may infer that they actually happen. While the common reading of the text is that the Rabbit has stolen the Bear’s hat, and the Bear has eaten the Rabbit to take its hat back, none of these are stated outright. This book lends itself to discussion with its ambiguous nature. Read aloud video by Shon’s Stories Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion The bear jumps up and runs back until he meets the thief and recovers the hat. As soon as the bear starts describing the hat, he remembers where it has seen the hat: on the head of a rabbit. He wanders around and asks all the animals he encounters whether they’ve seen it. One lies.Ī bear has lost his hat and wants it back. Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary When a bear loses his hat, he asks all the animals about it. |