![]() The company’s alleged wrongdoing had nothing to do with her. When the FBI took her life savings from a safe-deposit box during a 2021 raid of US Private Vaults in Beverly Hills, Calif., she assumed her money would be returned. Months later, many of those people receive a dense, boilerplate notice stating that the FBI plans to keep their property forever, without any explanation of why-a blatantly unconstitutional practice. The Federal Bureau of Investigation regularly seizes cash, cars and other valuables that belong to people who aren’t accused of any crimes. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley explained at a House hearing how high-profile Democrats, the FBI and the media portrayed legitimate Congressional oversight of Hunter Biden's business dealings as Russian disinformation. ![]()
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![]() ![]() I can't imagine why anyone would want to, but you can click here to read the very lightly edited transcript of the review.įloyd, H. To preserve for our readers the powerful and disappearing unity of word and script, and to show how easy this reviewer has made her editor's task, we present Hannah's review in her own words, her own pictures, and her own hand. Children learn to value themselves and find their own unique voice as they follow the story of Little Crow and how he wants to fit in, but is. ![]() I think you will agree that this second-grader's voice is already an appreciable one, and it comes through loud, clear, and unmistakable in both her writing-as-intellectual-pursuit and her writing-as-physical-activity. In Marit Menzin's Song for Papa Crow (2012), a young crow "learns to appreciate his voice." The author of our review, Hannah Floyd, is doing the very same thing as she makes her debut here as the youngest writer yet to be published in the pages of Birding. ![]() ![]() ![]() “The Tao Of Pooh” by Benjamin Hoff describes how Winnie-The-Pooh stories demonstrate various aspects related with Taoism like acceptance,taking things lightly etc. By using classic children’s literature as a lens through which to view complex ideas, Benjamin Hoff creates an approachable introduction to Taoist thought that anyone can appreciate. Overall, “The Tao of Pooh” is a thoughtful exploration of how ancient philosophy can be applied to modern life in unexpected ways. Each chapter uses examples from both Winnie-the-Pooh stories as well as real life situations to illustrate these principles. He argues that this is embodied by Pooh himself, who exemplifies these qualities through his love for honey and his tendency to approach problems in straightforward ways.įrom there, Hoff delves into other important concepts like Wu Wei (the art of doing nothing), Yin-Yang (the balance between opposites), and Tz’u (compassion). ![]() Hoff begins by explaining the concept of “The Uncarved Block,” or Pu, which refers to a state of simple innocence and naturalness. ![]() The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Taoism. Hoff explores the idea that the simple, innocent nature of Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood embodies many key aspects of Taoist philosophy, including acceptance, simplicity, and living in harmony with nature. “The Tao of Pooh” by Benjamin Hoff is a philosophical book that uses the characters and stories of Winnie-the-Pooh to explain the principles of Taoism. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ‘Set in Kentucky’s Appalachian region during the Depression, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a tale of determination and the power of books. ‘Richardson’s rendering of stark poverty against the ferocity of the human spirit is irresistible.’ - Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants ![]() But not everyone is so keen on Cussy’s family or the Library Project, and the hardscrabble Kentuckians are quick to blame a Blue for any trouble in their small town. Format Paperback Written by Kim Michele Richardson A young outcast braves the hardships of Kentuckys Great Depression and brings truly magical objects to. El LibraryThing s un lloc de catalogaci i una xarxa social per als amants dels. As a member of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy delivers books to the hillfolk of Troublesome Creek, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times. Tot sobre The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek de Kim Michele Richardson. ![]() But that doesn’t mean she’s got nothing to offer. Inspired by the brave women of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the colour of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. As seen on New York Times Bestselling List.Ī young outcast braves the hardships of Kentucky’s Great Depression and brings truly magical objects to her people: books. ![]() ![]() ![]() He served in the USCG from 1970 to 1975, seeing duty aboard a cutter on hurricane patrol in the North Atlantic and at a communications station in Kodiak, Alaska. ![]() He grew up on the south coast of Maine and is strongly rooted in the maritime heritage of the sea-farer. ![]() in Educational Technology and a BS in Business Administration. in Educational Technology with specializations in Distance Education and Instructional Design. In his novels, there are no bug-eyed monsters, or galactic space battles, instead he paints a richly vivid and realistic world where the "hero" uses hard work and his own innate talents to improve his station and the lives of those of his community.ĭr. Unlike most works which focus on a larger-than-life hero (prophesized savior, charismatic captain, or exiled prince), Nathan centers on the people behind the scenes-ordinary men and women trying to make a living in the depths of space. His sci-fi series, The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper grew from his long time fascination with space opera and his own experiences shipboard in the United States Coast Guard. Nathan Lowell has been a writer for more than forty years, and first entered the literary world by podcasting his novels. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Oliver Phommavanh is a comedian and author of eight books for young readers, including Don't Follow Vee and Thai-riffic!Īnd Damon Young is a philosopher and author for adults and children. ![]() Ursula Dubosarsky is the 2020-2021 Australian Children's Laureate and is the author of more than 60 books including Brindabella and The Game of the Goose. Her books for children include Kicking Goals with Goodesy and Magic, co-written with Adam Goodes and Michael O'Loughlin, and two kids' novels written with students from La Perouse Public School - Yirra and Her Deadly Dog Demon and Demon Guards the School Yard. To help provide some inspiration to keen young readers (and their parents), we asked these much-loved writers to recommend four classic kids' books, and four more recent favourites.īefore revealing the books they chose, let's introduce our panel.Īnita Heiss is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of Central NSW, and an author of novels for both adults and children. Has more time at home awakened a love of books in your primary-school-aged kids?Īnita Heiss, Ursula Dubosarsky, Oliver Phommavanh and Damon Young are four of Australia's favourite kids' book authors. Does the young reader in your life love funny hijinks, quests of bravery, and escaping evil villains? ![]() ![]() ![]() There’s action, violence, political intrigue, vampires/gods/primals/shapeshifters, horrifying snake-filled zombies, and an Amarantha-esque queen to keep the action moving. The six-book series (four are presently out) builds in sexual content, and in the third book, readers finally get a scene that has been set up since book one. The series' female protagonist, Poppy, is introduced at the start of the series as “The Maiden” but becomes anything but by the final of book one. ![]() It’s as if “Under the Mountain Rhys” morphed into a Vlad-the-Impaler type vampire/god with a dark sense of humor and fetish for women wielding swords, but also extremely compassionate - fiction men are wild like that. He’s twisted in the most deliciously depraved ways. If you’re looking for a male love interest that rivals Rhysand in debauchery, then enter Hawke. From Blood and Ash (FBAA) is one of the top recommended series to overcome your ACOTAR hangover - and for good reason. ![]() ![]() ![]() This book covers the personal, the collective, and the political, and how deeply intertwined all three are in a magickal practice for those who are LGBTQ+. Queering Your Craft combines queer aesthetic and culture (like DIY culture and an emphasis on chosen family over formal covens) with pagan and metaphysical spiritual practice in a way that is commonplace but has not been written about until now. ![]() While there are books that address magick for resistance and queer myth, until now there has not been one that specifically addresses the practice of queer magick from an LGBTQ+ standpoint. Witchcraft has always belonged to the outsiders and outcasts in society, yet so much of the practice enforces and adheres to the same hierarchy we face in the world at large-a hierarchy that isolates and hurts those living beyond society’s binaries and boundaries. ![]() ![]() ![]() So, in case it wasn’t clear, this book is a Bollywood romcom in a nutshell. ![]() So what happens when the two eventually meet? ![]() The only problem- Dimple has no idea that all this is happening. The Shahs and the Patels want to use this summer program that their kids are attending to nudge them towards each other, and Rishi is more than happy to be on board with this arrangement. Rishi Patel is your Bollywood romantic, and eager as all hell to find his future wife, preferably set up by his parents. Summary: 18-year old Dimple Shah is more than ready to start university, to catch a break from her mother talking ad nauseum about the importance of finding an “Ideal Indian Husband.” So it’s almost a miracle that her parents are letting her attend a summer program for web developers. Thanks so much to Simon Pulse and Sandhya Menon for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. ![]() ![]() It’ll save you money in the long run and support your reading addiction. I picked some of the best reverse harem books that I have read and crafted a great list of recommendations.Īlso, quick side note, if your book addiction is making quite a dent in your wallet, you should think about getting a Kindle Unlimited Membership Plan. Some put me through the w ringer, others had me floating on cloud 9 and some were downright dreadful. Over the past couple of months, I have read a number of reverse harems. I have officially jumped onto the bandwagon. ![]() ![]() The entire idea of being with multiple people at once seemed odd…until I read a few reverse harem books. One girl, multiple guys and a relationship that will leave you wondering “how?” Yes, that was one of the common thoughts that went through my mind when I first began reading reverse harem. *This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link. ![]() |