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Five by Hallie Rubenhold6/24/2023 ![]() The piece in the Guardian this week announcing her prize win with a headline describing her as a “Jack the Ripper historian” could not have been more painfully ironic. Instead, the central premise of her account rests on the disproportionate attention given to Jack the Ripper’s identity and notorious crimes rather than the lives of those he killed. Rubenhold doesn’t dwell on the gruesome details of the five women’s violent deaths which have been subject to so much speculation and sensationalism. It is about the “untold lives of the women killed by Jack the Ripper”, namely Mary Ann “Polly” Nichols, Annie Chapman, Elizabeth Stride, Catherine “Kate” Eddowes and Mary Jane Kelly who all died in 1888 in Whitechapel in east London. ![]() I had just finished ‘The Five’ by Hallie Rubenhold when it was announced as this year’s winner on Tuesday and, once again, I think it is another book which really deserves this prestigious award. ![]() ![]() I enjoy following the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction (previously known as the Samuel Johnson Prize) because it is the one book prize which consistently picks winners I actually agree with: Chernobyl by Serhii Plokhy, How to Survive a Plague by David France and H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald to name a few from recent years. ![]()
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After The Night by Linda Howard6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() So she kept silent, and the frustration of it made her irritable. She had to fight the temptation to tell them what she thought was behind the cat and the notes if word got out that she was suggesting Guy had been murdered, it would warn the guilty party, making him or her even more difficult to catch. The sheriff and Gray thought someone was harassing her she knew that it was far more serious than that. The dead cat meant that, somehow, she had gotten close to finding out what had really happened to Guy, and if she left now, she would never know for certain. Now that she had gotten over the shakes, she was seeing cause and effect. She had agreed with him in that assessment, and stubbornly refused to budge an inch. Sheriff McFane had allowed that her logic was impeccable, and her bravery was commendable, but her common sense was a mite off. She wasn’t inclined to give him the satisfaction. Faith had pointed out that if she left, the harassment would stop, they’d never find who did it, and the guilty party would be pleased as punch that his tactics had worked. Gray had badgered her all the way to town about moving out of Prescott, and to her fury, Sheriff McFane had agreed that she might not be entirely safe, living alone as she did, and with no close neighbors. Faith was boiling mad by the time she left the courthouse, though she had kept her temper mostly under control. ![]()
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Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Through flashbacks, we soon learn that their relationship was pretty messed up from the start, with Tom refusing to defend her against his family's casual racism. Queenie has just broken up with her long-term boyfriend Tom, who is white. I think it's a good example of some very serious issues being wrapped up in a book that is full of humour to balance out the sadness. I know some readers will feel frustrated with her behaviour at times, but I also think the author never portrays it as a good thing, and instead honestly portrays a young woman dealing with severe anxiety in the only way she feels she can. The decisions she makes - like having unprotected sex with lots of different men - are clearly not healthy. She is dealing with mental health issues and a post-relationship breakdown. ![]() Bridget Jones is klutzy and embarrassing Queenie is a far more complex and real character. Which is why I feel like I need to issue a warning: this book goes to some really dark places. This is everything I would have expected from a book being compared to Bridget Jones's Diary. The book opens with multiple scenes that made me laugh and the author quickly builds up a warm and hilarious dynamic between Queenie and her girlfriends ("the Corgis"), and between Queenie and her Jamaican grandparents. ![]() Queenie is such a funny and lovable character, with what I think of as a very British sense of humour. ![]() He put a hand on my thigh and moved it higher, digging his nails into my skin. ![]()
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Feeling Happy by Amber Bullis6/23/2023 ![]() ![]() (c) 2016 The Fred Rogers Company About the Author: Natalie Shaw is the author of Im Feeling Mad, a Simon &. Also includes sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, and tips for educators and caregivers.Feeling Happy is part of Jump 's Minding Emotions series.", ![]() Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about emotions. ![]() ''In this book, readers will discover how to recognize happiness in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try Thisand Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Get FREE shipping on Feeling Happy by Bullis Amber Mlis, from. ![]() Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. "item_description" : "In this book, readers will discover how to recognize happiness in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. Feeling Happy Bullis, Amber, 'In this book, readers will discover how to recognize happiness in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. ![]()
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Schulz and peanuts by david michaelis6/23/2023 ![]() ![]() And how, using a lighthearted, loving touch, and a cast of memorable characters, he portrayed the struggles that come with being awkward, imperfect, human.īased on years of research, Schulz and Peanuts is the definitive epic biography of an American icon and the unforgettable characters he created. ![]() How he daringly chose themes never before attempted in mainstream cartoons-loneliness, isolation, melancholy, the unending search for love-always lightening the darker side with laughter and mingling the old-fashioned sweetness of childhood with a very adult and modern awareness of the bitterness of life. It is the most American of stories: How a barber's son grew up from modest beginnings to realize his dream of creating a newspaper comic strip. ![]() Now acclaimed biographer David Michaelis gives us an in-depth biography of the brilliant, unseen man behind Peanuts. ![]() Now acclaimed biographer David Michaelis gives us an in-depth biography of the brilliant, unseen man behind Peanuts. Schulz, the most widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist of all time, is also one of the least understood figures in American culture. Schulz, the most widely syndicated and beloved cartoonist of all time, is also one of the least understood figures in American culture. All books from our inventory are good to like new condition, unless otherwise stated. ![]()
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The Plague by Albert Camus6/23/2023 ![]() Even once the disease does make the jump from animals to humans, the town’s leadership attempts to minimize and disregard the situation for fear of causing panic and disrupting business. ![]() Coming Down with the Sicknessįor the residents of Oran, the plague’s arrival is marked by a mass die-off of rats, which they chalk up as unusual but unconcerning. To put that another way, it’s impossible to read The Plague from the vantage point of 2021 without seeing the stark similarities between Camus’ imagined affliction and our all-too-real pandemic, and not merely in terms of sickness. Read it anytime post-March 2020, however, and the philosophical content largely takes a backseat to the simple day-to-day descriptions of what it’s like to live under the threat of epidemic malady - so familiar have they become. If you had read it in 2019, you’d probably be struck by the keen philosophical insight for which Camus was so renowned. ![]()
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![]() I will say that at first I wasn’t sure if I was the ideal reader at the old age of 24. It simply represents young people today and the lives they may have. Overall it is a sweet read and has a very diverse group of characters, although I have to say it doesn’t seem forced. ![]() This is truly a book about friendship and finding your way. ![]() Lucy writes about anxiety so well, there are few books that have such good representation. While fighting with her anxiety and past experiences. Who needs friends when you have books, right? It’s only after going to the library she finds a leaflet for a new book club and decides to take the plunge. Since Tabby moved in with her Grandma making friends hasn’t been at the top of her priority list. THEN I got super lucky and was granted an advance reader copy through Netgalley (thank you to Lucy, the publisher and Netgalley) and I’m so glad I did. If you’re a big fan of YA in the UK you might join in on UKYA chat hosted by none other than Lucy Powrie so when we found out she was publishing a book of course I preordered it. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING – especially when making new friends brings out an AWKWARD BUZZING feeling all over her body. Then Tabby joins a club that promises to celebrate books. ![]() She doesn’t want to go to parties – in fact, she would much rather snuggle up on the sofa with her favourite book. Tabby Brown is tired of trying to fit in. ![]()
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Taliesin by Stephen R. Lawhead6/22/2023 ![]() It is a lot of names to keep track of, and it is easy to forget minor characters.įinally, the pacing of Taliesin can be slow at times. ![]() Another major challenge of this book is the sheer number of characters and places. Additionally, he utilizes the old British spelling of names, which leads to pronunciation issues (but never fear – a pronunciation guide is included!). Lawhead’s style of writing, as discussed above, is a bit poetic. ![]() I admit I found this book a bit difficult to read initially. ![]() When you allow yourself to get lost in the storytelling, it becomes a beautiful experience. There is an epic nature to the story and dramatic word choices at times. As a result, it reads as if being told by a one. Lastly, this book is a tale bards and poets of music and magic and legend. Initially annoyed when I was pulled away from Atlantis to follow the trials and tribulations of a British tribe, I quickly found myself enjoying the intertwining stories as I got to know the characters. Lawhead does a good job balancing two different narratives the first half of the book. I particularly enjoyed the beginning chapters following Charis’ antics and adventures during her days in Atlantis. The setting and atmosphere Lawhead creates feel familiar and welcoming while taking the reader on an entirely new journey. Everything from the world building to the plot to character development is well thought out and executed. First and foremost, any fan of Arthurian legend should make a point to read this series. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The book will be of great interest to researchers and scholars of political science, sociology, Dalit and subaltern studies, exclusion studies and those working on the intersectionality of caste and class. The book also effectively identifies the reasons for the political marginalization of the BSP in present times in the context of the phenomenal rise of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. ![]() The author also explores the party’s strategies, slogans and alliances with other political parties and communities and its political manoeuvrings to retain its influence over the electorate. The book analyzes the focused political leadership of Kanshiram and Mayawati, the strong party organization, and how they evolved an empowered Dalit ideology and identity by grassroots mobilization and championing Dalit icons and history. The volume discusses the new age Dalit–Bahujan politics and its ethnicization of caste groups to create a bahujan samaj. ![]() It focuses on the historical continuity of Dalit social justice movements and organizational politics from pre- to post-colonial India and its subsequent institutionalization as a political force with the rise of the BSP in the state since the 1980s. Politics as Social Text in India This book explores the emergence of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) as an alternative political force in Uttar Pradesh, India. ![]()
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Heaven by randy alcorn amazon6/21/2023 ![]() He writes with an awareness of how common and appealing the topic of heaven is, even to those who don’t know the Lord. Randy Alcorn’s Heaven, however, responds to these fanciful, Scripture-less depictions of heaven with a faithful, biblical exploration of the subject. The problem with these popular books is that they’re often based on the fleeting memories of young children and coma patients rather than the solid testimony of God’s Word. No wonder people are fascinated by supposed eyewitness testimony. It’s our eternal home, though we haven’t yet seen it. If you’ve trusted in Christ, heaven is where you’re heading. Regrettably, if you enter the house of some of your church members, you might also find these kinds of books nestled away on a shelf. Enter your typical Christian bookstore, and you’ll find multiple books recounting someone’s five minutes or three seconds in heaven. ![]() |