To be honest, I read 14 Cows For America in part inspired by lively Goodreads reviewer Melki, who often chooses her books based on how amusing the title is. Thomas Gonzalez's stunning paintings are saturated with rich hues of oranges and browns and blues and greens, which capture the nobility of the Maasai people and the distinctive landscape of the African plain. An afterword by Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, the Maasai warrior at the center of the story, provides additional information about his tribe and their generosity. Master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy hits all the right notes in this story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures. For a heartsick nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hope and friendship. Many will be profoundly touched, but for Americans, this selfless gesture will have deeper meaning still. Word of the gift will travel news wires around the globe. Tears flow freely as these legendary warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half a world away. A mere nine months have passed since the September 11 attacks, and hearts are raw. The gift is as unsought and unexpected as it is extraordinary. Hundreds of Maasai surround an American diplomat to bestow a gift on the American people. In June of 2002, a ceremony begins in a village in western Kenya.
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6/12/2023 0 Comments The teachings of all agesAugustus Knapp illuminate this vast and indispensable encyclopedia of the occult. Hall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Sixteen pages of color plates and 100 black-and-white images by the celebrated illustrator J. Lectures on Ancient Philosophy: Companion to The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P. Fascinating surveys cover topics as diverse as Kabbalah, alchemy, cryptology, and Tarot, along with Masonry, gemology, and the identity of William Shakespeare. Hall examines the secrets of Isis along with arcane aspects of mystic Christianity and other religions. Compelling themes range from the riddle of the Sphinx and the tenets of Pythagorean astronomy to the symbolism of the pentagram, the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, and the design of the American flag.Īcclaimed by Publishers Weekly as "a classic reference, dizzying in its breadth," this remarkable resource was compiled by the founder of the Philosophical Research Society. Unrivaled in its beauty and completeness, it distills ancient and modern teachings of nearly 600 experts. This key to the world's esoteric traditions unlocks some of the most fascinating and closely held secrets of myth, religion, and philosophy. 6/12/2023 0 Comments Hades alexandra adornettoThe motorcycle Jake drives while on earth has a gas pedal (what? The author didn’t read Motorcycles for Dummies?).Hades has nightclubs and posh hotels (what’s so bad about that?!!).You can tell they want to call him Godfather (but that would be combining two words that are probably anathema to them) Lucifer is called “Big Daddy” by his underlings.All hell breaks loose.ĭiscussion: There is a lot of silliness and irritation in this book about angels of God versus Satan’s minions, e.g.: Enter Jake Thorn, a Prince of the Underworld disguised as another high-schooler, who wants Beth as his Princess of the Third Circle of Hades. Likewise, the boy Xavier whom Bethany has come to love (in spite of celestial advice against mixing too much with humans) is as beautiful on the outside as he is on the inside. These angels have taken human form: Bethany is a 17-year-old high schooler, Gabriel is a 20-something music teacher at the school, and Ivy is their stay-at-home charity-organizing sibling. Bethany Church, her brother Gabriel and sister Ivy are angels from heaven who have come to the little town of Venus Cove, Georgia to combat the forces of evil that are threatening to take over in this remote setting. 6/12/2023 0 Comments I dream of popo bookBates spoke briefly in the place of Myrlie Evers, widow of the murdered civil rights leader Medgar Evers, and Parks and several others were recognized and asked to take a bow. But at the urging of Anna Hedgeman, the only woman on the planning committee, the organizers added a “Tribute to Negro Women Fighters for Freedom” to the program. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech now stands out as one of the 20th century’s most unforgettable moments, but a few facts about it may still surprise you.ġ.) There were initially no women included in the event.ĭespite the central role that women like Rosa Parks, Ella Baker, Daisy Bates and others played in the civil rights movement, all the speakers at the March on Washington were men. WATCH: The Power of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 'I Have A Dream' Speech In the end, more than twice that number flooded into the nation’s capital for the massive protest march, making it the largest demonstration in U.S. Organizers of the event, officially known as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, had hoped 100,000 people would attend. delivered his now-famous “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. On August 28, 1963, in front of a crowd of nearly 250,000 people spread across the National Mall in Washington, D.C., the Baptist preacher and civil rights leader Rev. One last time light and dark will clash, and at last Amy and her friends will know their fate. His fury will be quenched only when he destroys Amy - humanity's only hope, the Girl from Nowhere who grew up to rise against him. The anguish that shattered his human life haunts him, and the hatred spawned by his transformation burns bright. But far from them, in a dead metropolis, he waits: Zero. The survivors are stepping outside their walls, determined to build society anew - and daring to dream of a hopeful future. The Twelve have been destroyed and the terrifying hundred-year reign of darkness that descended upon the world has ended. Now all is quiet on the horizon-but does silence promise the nightmare's end or the second coming of unspeakable darkness? At last, this bestselling epic races to its breathtaking finale. What world will rise in its place? In The Passage and The Twelve, Justin Cronin brilliantly imagined the fall of civilization and humanity's desperate fight to survive. What world will rise in its place The Twelve have been destroyed and the terrifying hundred-year reign of darkness that descended upon the world has ended. Dust jacket and book have some bumped corners, light discoloration and shelf wear. The City of Mirrors Justin Cronin 4.21 52,675 ratings5,301 reviews Want to read Kindle 13.99 Rate this book Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Best Horror (2016) The world we knew is gone. E2 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) hardcover book in very good condition in very good dust jacket. 6/11/2023 0 Comments Black Cake by Charmaine WilkersonAround that time, however, there is a fire that damages one of Lin's shops. The two are inseparable and make plans to leave the islands together someday. When Covey turns 16, she meets Gibbs Grant, a surfer, and falls in love with him. However, Lin was also a gambler, a habit that damaged the family's finances and eventually drove Mathilda away. Covey's father, Lin, was the son of a Chinese immigrant who ran two small shops on the island. Covey's mother Mathilda ran a bakery with the assistance of her mother's helper, Pearl. Along with her best friend, Bunny, the two were avid swimmers. Mitch, also informs them that they have a half-sister.Īs they listen to the recording, Eleanor launches into the story of Covey, a girl growing up in the Caribbean in the 1950's. Today, the siblings learn that their mother has left them a black cake (a traditional desert originating from the Caribbean Islands) and a recording which their mother, Eleanor, made prior to her death. Benny attended the funeral, but didn't say anything to Byron or her mother. Their father, Bert Bennett, died a few years after that before Benny could reconcile with them. Benny has been estranged from the family for six years, since Thanksgiving 2010 when she came out as bisexual to her family. In Part I, Byron and Benny Bennett are two estranged adult siblings who reunite at their mother lawyer's office for the reading of their mother's will after her death from an illness. And standing like that, trembling under the weight of this thing we’d done and the weight of all we still had to do, I began to think that maybe - just maybe - it would be all right. And Akarra could have been more dragon-ish.I enjoyed Heartstone more, but I do want to see what’s next for Aliza. But on the other hand, my favourite SFF books which explore similar territory are outstanding stories with a more epic scope, and I’m not sure if it’s fair to let them overshadow Dragonshadow by comparison.It’s also two years since I read Heartstone and I needed either a glossary or more in-text reminders of the meanings of certain words. It’s less common for fantasy to show the early days of a marriage (and of a pregnancy), which makes for some interesting territory to explore. When Alastair and his dragon Akarra are offered a contract in the north, Aliza insists on coming with them.Aliza is still processing the loss and trauma of war, and adjusting to a new stage of life. Aliza has married Lord Alastair Daired, the “foremost Rider in the kingdom”. Sequel to Heartstone, which retold Pride and Prejudice in a world with dragons and numerous other fantasy creatures. 6/11/2023 0 Comments Book the last thing he told meBailey, who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother.Īs Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered, as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss, as a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced, Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was. Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers-Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey. The “page-turning, exhilarating” ( PopSugar) and “heartfelt thriller” ( Real Simple) about a woman who thinks she’s found the love of her life-until he disappears.īefore Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Perfect summer reading! Don’t miss the #1 New York Times bestselling blockbuster and Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick that’s sold over 2 million copies–now an Apple TV+ Limited series starring Jennifer Garner! 6/11/2023 0 Comments Stephen king book about a domePlease see extended rules for appropriate alternative subreddits, like /r/suggestmeabook, /r/whatsthatbook, etc. ‘Should I read …?’, ‘What’s that book?’ posts, sales links, piracy, plagiarism, low quality book lists, unmarked spoilers (instructions for spoiler tags are in the sidebar), sensationalist headlines, novelty accounts, low effort content. Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread.New Release: The Ferryman by Justin Cronin. 6/10/2023 0 Comments Trashlands bookHer next novel, “Dust,” will be published by Wednesday Books (Macmillan) in the fall of 2023. She has published three poetry collections and a novella. The Los Angeles Times called it a “ballad to love in a time of darkness,” and the novel is currently longlisted for the 2022 Reading the West Book Award.Ī native of Southern Ohio, Stine also wrote the novel “Road Out of Winter,” a selection for The Rumpus Book Club, and won the 2021 Philip K. Desperate to reunite with a son who was trafficked into factory work, Coral must decide what she’s willing to risk to save her family. Coral seeks solace in making art and finding beauty in a dangerous, frightening world. Several copies of the book for a free giveaway are still available at the library while supplies last.Īccording to a press release, “Trashlands” is a futuristic novel about Coral, a woman who salvages plastic after an environmental disaster leaves Appalachian Ohio in a state of collapse. The talk, moderated by Kenyon College English professor Orchid Tierney, is part of the public library’s Ohio Writer Series. at the main library’s outdoor annex/west parking lot. MOUNT VERNON – Appalachian author Alison Stine will discuss her novel “Trashlands” on Tuesday, June 21, from 6:30-8 p.m. |