6/29/2023 0 Comments Jack kennedy by chris matthews![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() You'll learn the origins of his inaugural call to "Ask what you can do for your country." You'll discover his role in the genesis of the Peace Corps, his stand on civil rights, his push to put a man on the moon, his ban on nuclear arms testing. Chris Matthews's extraordinary biography is based on personal interviews with those closest to JFK, oral histories by top political aide Kenneth O'Donnell and others, documents from years as a student at Choate, and notes from Jacqueline Kennedy's first interview after Dallas. He loved courage, hated war, lived each day as if it were his last. What was he like, this person whose own wife called him "that elusive, unforgettable man"? The Jack Kennedy you discover here wanted never to be alone, never to be bored. We watch JFK as a young politician learning to play hardball and watch him grow into the leader who averts a nuclear war. We witness his bravery in war and selfless rescue of his PT boat crew. We watch him navigate his life from privileged, rebellious youth to gutsy American president. We see and feel him close-up, having fun and giving off that restlessness of his. We see this most beloved president in the company of friends. With the verve of a novelist, Chris Matthews gives us just that. "What was he like?" Jack Kennedy said the reason people read biography is to answer that basic question. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Glory Road recounts the critical months between the autumn of 1862 and midsummer 1863, including the battles at Fredericksburg, Rappahannock and Chancellorsville which set the state for the costly Union victory as Gettysburg. Lincoln's Army, the first book in the trilogy, describes the Army of the Potomac's formation as the bulwark of the Union war effort as emerging friction between the army's commanding general George McClellan and the Commander in Chief in Washington reaches a crisis in the wake of the deadly battle at Antietam. Now, Library of America restores the entirety of this essential classic to print in a deluxe, single-volume collector's edition, with full-color endpaper maps, and detailed notes and a newly-researched chronology of Catton's life and career by acclaimed Civil War scholar Gary W. ![]() And yet for decades it has been unavailable in full. Library of America restores to print a masterpiece of Civil War history in a deluxe collector's editionīruce Catton's Army of the Potomac trilogy is a landmark of historical story-telling, one of the most popular and influential works ever written about the Civil War. ![]() ![]() In its early stage of consumption, coffee was deemed as a medicinal or religious drink for Arab Sufi monks. It is also believed that the Arab word for wine - qahwa gave birth to the drink’s name, coffee. Soon after its introduction, the stimulating drink enchanted the Arabs. Writer, Mark Pendergrast, states that coffee plantations might have been deliberately set up during the fifty years that Ethiopia invaded Yemen in the 6th century. The how of coffee’s travel from Ethiopia to Yemen is not well known. ![]() ![]() The written record that describes when coffee was initially cultivated and consumed goes back to the 15th century in the Arabian Peninsula. Today you can find it grown in over 70 countries around the world. ![]() Native to the African continent, coffee traveled the globe, mostly through trades facilitated by the colonial power in our history. The legend has it that coffee was first discovered by dancing goats of Kaldi in Ethiopia. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments See you later by christopher pike![]() ![]() She poked holes in the lids, but the butterflies would die anyway because of the sun heating up the air in the jars. Ambiguous Innocence: Young Betty Sue in Whisper of Death liked to put butterflies in jars.Banks holds her hostage and pours acid on her, with the FBI none the wiser. ![]() ![]() While there, Kelly deduces Banks is the Acid Man and had all along planned to frame Michael. Professor Banks invites her to his apartment to supply information on Michael. ![]() All the while she has kept her insights secret from the rest of the FBI. She goes to interview Michael's university professor, Gene Banks, to get background info to support her case on Michael. Alone with the Psycho: In the novel Falling, FBI agent Kelly Feinman thinks she has tracked down the Acid Man serial killer, Michael Grander.Alas, Poor Villain: Nell in Slumber Party.Accidental Murder: Roxanne accidentally pushed Pepper onto a pitchfork in Whisper of Death.Works by Christopher Pike with their own pages include:Īdaptations of works by Christopher Pike with their own pages include: Not to be confused with the Star Trek character, although that's actually where he got the pseudonym the author's real name is Kevin McFadden, born November 12, 1954. He was most popular in the 1980s and 1990s, moving on to publishing adult works in the 2000s. Christopher Pike is an American author of, primarily, teen thriller and horror titles. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments Persepolis satrapi![]() Persepolis was particularly useful during the beginning of the semester. Note that in the English printings, there are three texts: Persepolis, Persepolis 2, and The Complete Persepolis. It deals with issues of social class, capitalism, and imperialism, and with its drawings offers opportunities to discuss visual versus textual representation.ĭrawn in black and white, the graphic novel found great popularity following its release, and has been translated into English. The book pairs well with any other bildungsroman. With the irreverence expected of a rebellious, strong-willed child and the pathos of an adult, this novel entertains as well as it forces readers to see beyond the Middle- Eastern stereotypes they are likely more familiar with. Having felt as a child so secure in her faith that she wanted to become a prophet, Marji soon struggles with her beliefs and her sense of identity when her more liberal social views and knowledge of the world clash with the fundamentalist regime’s rigid interpretation of Islam. ![]() In her graphic novel Persepolis I, Marjane Satrapi chronicles her experiences as a young Iranian girl following the Islamic Revolution of 1979. ![]() ![]() The title is a reference to the historical town of Persepolis. Persepolis is a French-language autobiographical graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi depicting her childhood in Iran during and after the revolution. ![]() ![]() ![]() Instead of a land of beauty and wonder, they find a kingdom in extreme danger, as the Queen’s sister seeks to destroy the barrier between worlds. When he and his best friends Zion and Aliyah decide to open it again, they are magically transported to Chidani. Ever since, his grandmother has kept the Book locked away, but it calls to Cameron. ![]() Passed down over generations, the Book is Cameron’s only connection to his parents who disappeared one fateful night, two years ago. Cameron Battle grew up reading The Book of Chidani, cherishing stories about the fabled kingdom that cut itself off from the world to save the Igbo people from danger. As the true Descendant, I command to openThe door to Chidani it shall be broken Magic awaits those who seek the queen’s peaceAnd all the suffering you feel will cease Those who open the histories will hear a soundWhat was lost has finally been found. ![]() ![]() ![]() She was determined to marry him the minute she was old enough. Minnie Beavers - ex- Camberwell - was fifteen, pert, pretty, and wildly in love with Tim. But the City had followed him in the shape of evacuees, and those of them that weren't creating havoc in the Suffolk village were creating havoc in Tim's life. When Tim enlists and is posted to Suffolk, he isn't too pleased - Suffolk is Country, not like South London at all. ![]() They managed splendidly - and then came the war. Tim Parkes was three when his parents were killed in a train crash and he went to live with his Aunt May. ![]() ' Another great story by Mary Jane Staples' - 5 STAR REVIEW ' Another well written and observed story' - 5 STAR REVIEW ' Brilliantly written, I couldn't put it down' - 5 STAR REVIEW READERS ARE LOVING TWO FOR THREE FARTHINGS Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford, Kitty Neale and Katie Flynn. Are you looking for an engaging novel with a warm sense of humour and loveable characters? Mary Jane Staples has provided just that. ![]() 6/29/2023 0 Comments Little fuzzy piper![]() If you’re bringing a sweet kitten into your heart and home, give her a name that’s as adorable as she is. 10 Most Popular Girl Cat NamesĪccording to, these are the top names for female cats for 2022. After you’ve landed on a name, be sure to buy your kitty a self-cleaning litter box and some fun cat toys to keep her fresh and entertained. Rest-assured, this roundup will be your purr-fect guide. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular, cutest and funniest girl cat names to help you find the cat’s meow. No matter if it’s Cupcake or Catty B, the name you choose should speak to the things that mean something to you or reflect your kitty’s unique personality. Who knows? Your go-to snack or favorite musical act just might spark an idea for your cat’s new moniker. Take a peek inside your kitchen pantry or turn on some music for unexpected inspiration. 170 Boy Cat Names That Are the Pick of the Litter.11 Best Cat Litters, According to Testing. ![]() 3 Best Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes of 2023. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Project artemis andy weir![]() ![]() ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal.From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science-in development as a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling.Looking through the bustling city of Lagos, you''d think you know half of what happens there every single day. Come on let''s get you home abeg", he said as he made to get my luggage while I skipped beside him till we got to the car. ![]() "Who do you miss? God or me?" He groaned while I laughed. ![]() "God, I missed you." Now it was my turn to snicker. You''re enjoying this as much as I am." He laughed. The only thing I missed was your cologne." He snickered "Well your arms are telling another story habibty." I looked down to realize I was still entangled in his embrace. ![]() "Seems someone actually missed me more than she let on", he chuckled. One moment I was standing The next, I was in the arms of my husband. Adventures Of Brian May She''s Broken But Crazy Prologue I stepped out of the arrival lounge, eyes scanning the area before they settled on a pair of brown eyes staring back at me alongside a wide grin. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Songbirds by Heather Augustyn![]() ![]() They sacrificed family and home for a life in the spotlight, or they brought their babies with them on the road. They endured harassment and received little or no pay to perform as backup or alongside or in front of the male musicians. In a music world that was rougher than rough, where men took monikers of royalty and machismo like Duke and King and Lord where boastful ringleaders fired guns into the air after descending a throne carried by their legions of followers, bandoliers crisscrossing their chests, ermine on their shoulders where violent gangs stormed dances to "mash up," breaking sound system equipment and smashing bottles of beer on brick walls, how was a little girl with a sweet song in her soul to have a chance? Some Jamaican women found a way. ![]() |