7/5/2023 0 Comments Ómorphi by C. KennedyLong golden blond hair, aquamarine eyes, delicate and whippet thin, Christy fits the bill perfectly. Picture the famous androgynous fashion model Andrej Pejić, who Michael has had a secret crush on, and you’re there. That cover… Omorphi, or ‘pretty’ in Greek, is the perfect description of Christy Castle, a mysterious and mute new student at Michael Sattler’s high school. When one of Michael’s team-mates becomes an enemy and an abuser from Christy’s past seeks to return him to a life of slavery, only Michael and Christy’s combined strength and unwavering determination can save them from the violence that threatens to destroy their future together. He desperately wants to be loved and when he meets Michael, he dares to hope that day has arrived. Alone, afraid, and left without a voice, Christy hides the myriad scars of his abuse. After the death of his notorious father, he leaves his native Greece and settles in upstate New York. But nothing could have prepared Michael for what being Christy’s boyfriend would entail.Ĭhristy needs to heal after years of abuse and knows he needs help to do it. Christy is Michael’s dream guy: smart, pretty, and sexy. When Michael accidentally bumps into Christy Castle at school, his life changes in ways he never imagined. That’s a problem because he’s out only to his parents and best friend. What’s missing from his life is a boyfriend. He’s a star athlete, has great friends, and parents who love him just the way he is. BLURB: High school senior Michael Sattler leads a charmed life.
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7/4/2023 0 Comments She persisted board bookThis book features: Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Clara Lemlich, Nellie Bly, Virginia Apgar, Maria Tallchief, Claudette Colvin, Ruby Bridges, Margaret Chase Smith, Sally Ride, Florence Griffith Joyner, Oprah Winfrey, Sonia Sotomayor-and one special cameo. With vivid, compelling art by Alexandra Boiger, this book shows readers that no matter what obstacles may be in their paths, they shouldn't give up on their dreams. She Persisted is for everyone who has ever wanted to speak up but has been told to quiet down, for everyone who has ever tried to reach for the stars but was told to sit down, and for everyone who has ever been made to feel unworthy or unimportant or small. In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. Throughout United States history, there have always been women who have spoken out for what's right, even when they have to fight to be heard. Description Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted. That is to say that meaning is not, per modern or positivist views, found solely outside of the human mind, in the objective world, waiting to be discovered. In a participatory epistemology, meaning is neither solely objective nor solely subjective. Originally proposed by Goethe, it has been discussed extensively by cultural historian Richard Tarnas. According to Jorge Ferrer, "the kernel of this participatory vision is a turn from intra-subjective experiences to participatory events in our understanding of transpersonal and spiritual phenomena." Participatory epistemology Ī participatory epistemology is a theory of knowledge that holds that meaning is enacted through the participation of the human mind with the world. Participatory theory is a vision or conceptual framework that attempts to bridge the subject– object distinction. Not all of this work is equally as interesting, but the parts that are, make it worthy of a good review and make it worth recommending. Syrianus thus reveals how Aristotelian metaphysics was formalized and transformed by a philosophy which found its deepest roots in Pythagoras and Plato. In presenting Metaphysics 4, Syrianus explains in what sense metaphysics deals with 'being as being' and how this includes the essential attributes of being (unity/multiplicity, sameness/difference, etc.), showing also that it comes within the scope of metaphysics to deal with the primary axioms of scientific thought, in particular the Principle of Non-Contradiction, for which Syrianus provides arguments additional to those developed by Aristotle. The questions raised by Aristotle in Metaphysics 3 regarding the scope of metaphysics are answered by Syrianus, who also criticises the alternative answers explored by Aristotle. This discussion of Aristotle's Metaphysics 3-4 shows how metaphysics, as a philosophical science, was conceived by the Neoplatonic philosopher of Late Antiquity. Syrianus, originally from Alexandria, moved to Athens and became the head of the Academy there after the death of Plutarch of Athens. This is DAD we’re talking about, remember? Did it have something to do with the missing money? Or with the fights Miranda overheard about “where the money went”? Or all those “private discussions” I kept barging in on all the time? Because I couldn’t stop wondering: Is that what he did to us-just threw us away, like an old packing trick?Īnd what about how weird he’d acted, all jumpy and distracted? And asking if I thought he was a bank-he never said things like that. I remember staring at the maimed little half-book sitting in the trash, but I didn’t fish it out because, really, what was the point? But now it seemed huge to me. “Here’s twenty dollars,” he said, slapping a bill on the table. There’s a lot going on at work, and I can’t afford to be late. “But what if you want to reread it someday?” “Of course I do, Cassie, I like them a lot, but they’re not important, they’re just to pass the time.” “Oh, come on, Cassie, don’t make such a big deal. “But, Dad! It’s a book! How could you rip a book?” And he stuffed the other half into his briefcase, which now clicked shut. Then he tossed half the book in the trash. 7/3/2023 0 Comments The great alone bookIn a wild, remote corner of the state, they find a fiercely independent community of strong men and even stronger women. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if means following him into the unknown.Īt first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. Thirteen-year-old Leni, a girl coming of age in a tumultuous time, caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, dares to hope that a new land will lead to a better future for her family. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America’s last true frontier. For a family in crisis, the ultimate test of survival.Įrnt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. The narrative strands, set in the past, present and future, are like streets on a 3D map of the city, that evoke the spirit at the heart of the place - how can a text that is neither plot nor character driven be so captivating? Among the people we meet is Nee, whose lover is killed during anti-government protests in 1973, there is a missionary who works as a doctor in old Siam, an aging American jazz musician, Nok who emigrates and opens a Thai restaurant in Japan, and there are even birds who share their perspective of the city. Sudbanthad's debut novel is a lyrical love letter to a city and its inhabitants - this book is truly enchanting and full of atmosphere, introducing various characters in order to tell the story of a vivid, loud, magical, sprawling protagonist: Bangkok. 7/3/2023 0 Comments Aqueron sherrilyn kenyonThere is more to Nick than even he knows. Though he does not want to follow in Dad's footsteps, he is being drawn into a realm where evil has immortal consequences. Nick is a smart mouthed punk whose father is serving time for murder. Kenyon, a bestselling fantasy author, moves into the young adult genre with this tale, the first in her young adult series, "Chronicles of Nick." The fantasy integrates Greek mythology into the story of those who protect the living from the undead. In return for hospital and doctor care, Nick is now obligated to work for Kyrian Hunter, a wealthy man connected to a strange undercurrent of vampires and zombies in New Orleans. Just as it looks like he is going to pay for his conscience with his life, a stranger saves him. In an effort to fit in with somebody, he agrees to act as lookout for a small group of muggers, but as the robbery is about to go down, he changes his mind and fights to save the elderly victims. Fifteen-year-old Nick Gautier goes to a private high school in New Orleans, but because he is the son of a single parent who dances at a local strip club, he is teased and bullied. 7/3/2023 0 Comments Jumanji a bookVan Allsburg's illustrations have a beautiful simplicity of design, balance, texture, and a subtle intelligence beyond the call of illustration. With its surreal story and striking illustrations, Jumanji will intrique and enchant readers of all ages (blurb on rear flap of jacket). Ted Bartlett, Dan Sissons and Justin Fitz get together in Vancouver, B.C., to share their love for the 1995 hit film Jumanji. The surreal story also became the basis of. In 1969, young Alan happens to dig up the game and plays it. These concerns, as well attention to light and shade, characterization, and a variety of shapes and sizes used for composition, make Jumanji a book that once again demonstrates Chris Van Allsburg s artistry. This picture book classic from Chris Van Allsburg has been honored with many awards, including the Caldecott Medal. JUMANJI begins with a 19th century expedition to bury a board game of unexplained origin. By setting objects close to the picture plane, he brings the viewer directly into scenes, and by careful placement of other objects, he creates a strong sense of depth and space. Chris Van Allsburg has created a striking sense of color in his black-and-white illustrations. VERY GOOD / AS NEW with slightly torn dustjacket) The (un-clipped )original green printed dust jacket has the gold Caldecott Medal affixed to the front panel (Chris Van Allsburg was awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1982 for Jumanji). , p., illustrated throughout in black in white, oblong 25 x 28 cm.(Original green linen-grain cloth over boards with copper-gold lettering on front cover and spine. 7/3/2023 0 Comments The accidental empress reviewsWith Pataki’s rich period detail and cast of complex, bewitching characters, The Accidental Empress offers a captivating glimpse into one of history’s most intriguing royal families, shedding new light on the glittering Hapsburg Empire and its most mesmerizing, most beloved “Fairy Queen. Thrust onto the throne of Europe’s most treacherous imperial court, Sisi upsets political and familial loyalties in her quest to win, and keep, the love of her emperor, her people, and of the world. Franz Joseph reneges on his earlier proposal and declares his intention to marry Sisi instead. But shortly after her arrival at court, Sisi finds herself in an unexpected dilemma: she has inadvertently fallen for and won the heart of her sister’s groom. With his empire stretching from Austria to Russia, from Germany to Italy, Emperor Franz Joseph is young, rich, and ready to marry.įifteen-year-old Elisabeth, “Sisi,” Duchess of Bavaria, travels to the Habsburg Court with her older sister, who is betrothed to the young emperor. The year is 1853, and the Habsburgs are Europe’s most powerful ruling family. New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki follows up on her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Traitor’s Wife, with the little-known and tumultuous love story of “Sisi” the Austro-Hungarian Empress and captivating wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. A New York Times bestseller, The Accidental Empress is the captivating, absorbing, and beautifully told (Kathleen Grissom) love story of Sisi the Austro-Hungarian empress and wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. |