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An absolutely remarkable thing series6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Andy has picked up April’s mantle of fame, speaking at conferences and online about the world post-Carl Maya, ravaged by grief, begins to follow a string of mysteries that she is convinced will lead her to April and Miranda infiltrates a new scientific operation. Months later, the world is as confused as ever. Part of their maelstrom was the sudden viral fame and untimely death of April May: a young woman who stumbled into Carl’s path, giving them their name, becoming their advocate, and putting herself in the middle of an avalanche of conspiracy theories. ![]() ![]() While they were on Earth, they caused confusion and destruction without ever lifting a finger. The Carls disappeared the same way they appeared, in an instant. April May and the Carls are back in the much-anticipated sequel to Hank Green's #1 New York Times bestselling debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. ![]()
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The guest cat by takashi hiraide6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() It is about times of change in both the characters of the book and the nation. ![]() Hiraide includes cultural events of the time, such as the death of Emperor Hirohito in 1989, and my edition contains translators notes which help to understand some of the cultural references. The role of fate in everyday life also features prominently. The Guest Cat is not an exciting book, but a gentle read interwoven with philosophy, history and intertextuality. He emphasises the eccentricities of both animals and people and instead of voicing the cat, as humans tend to do, he shows Chibi’s personality through her behaviour and intimately captures her characteristics. Hiraide has magnificent attention to detail, providing intricate descriptions of place, particularly the gardens and neighbourhood in which the couple reside. The author exquisitely explores the emotional attachment the couple form with their guest, and highlights both the joy of observation and companionship. She has a calming effect on the household, even though she is a free spirit, coming and going as she pleases. Chibi’s visits to the couple gradually increase and she is shown to subtly influence their lives as they grow accustomed to each other. The cat is initially adopted by a neighbouring child and comes to be known as Chibi. The Guest Cat begins in 1988 when a stray cat comes into the lives of a middle-aged couple, both writers. ![]()
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A little bit country by brian d kennedy6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() Neither boy is looking for romance, but sparks fly when they meet-and soon they're inseparable. But when his mom's medical bills start piling up, he takes a job at the last place he wants: a restaurant at Wanda World. As the grandson of Verna Rose, the disgraced singer who had a famous falling out with Wanda Jean, Luke knows how much pain country music has brought his family. But for now, he's happy to do the next best thing: Stay with his aunt in Jackson Hollow, Tennessee, for the summer and perform at the amusement park owned by his idol, country legend Wanda Jean Stubbs. ![]() Perfect for fans of Erin Hahn, Phil Stamper, and David Levithan.Įmmett Maguire wants to be country music's biggest gay superstar-a far reach when you're seventeen and living in Illinois. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this heartfelt and funny contemporary romance inspired by Dollywood, about two boys who fall in love against the backdrop of a country music-themed amusement park, from debut author Brian D. ![]()
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Cracker! by Cynthia Kadohata6/12/2023 ![]() It's an utterly unique powerhouse of a book by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Kira-Kira. Told in part through the uncanny point of view of a German shepherd, Cracker! is an action-packed glimpse into the Vietnam War as seen through the eyes of a dog and her handler. They need to be friends before they can be a team, and they have to be a team if they want to get home alive. He's going to have to prove himself to her before she's going to prove herself to him. When Cracker is paired with Rick, she isn't so sure about this new owner. Maybe he should have just stayed at home and worked in his dad's hardware store. Cracker: The Best Dog in Vietnam by Cynthia Kadohata 4.7 (128) Hardcover 19.99 Hardcover 19.99 Paperback 8.99 eBook 8.99 Audiobook 0. But sometimes Rick can't help but wonder that maybe everyone else is right. ![]() There, he's going to whip the world and prove to his family and his sergeant - and everyone else who didn't think he was cut out for war - wrong. Cynthia Kadohata is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning book Kira-Kira, the Jane Addams Peace Award and Pen USA Award winner Weedflower, Cracker, Outside Beauty, and several critically acclaimed adult novels, including The Floating World. Sometimes Cracker remembers when she was younger, and her previous owner would feed her hot dogs and let her sleep in his bed. She's a Big Deal, and she likes it that way. ![]() The fate of entire platoons rests on her keen sense of smell. CRACKER IS ONE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S MOST VALUABLE WEAPONS:Ī German shepherd trained to sniff out bombs, traps, and the enemy. ![]()
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Hush an irish princess tale6/12/2023 ![]() ![]() to make blankets for children served by Project Linus, from no-sew fleece tie blankets to fancy quilts. The Project Linus Blanket Circle meets the second Tuesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. Knitters and crocheters are welcome to attend to meet neighbors and learn about Project Linus. at Kemp Memorial Library, 4029 Due West Road in Marietta. The Blanket Circle will meet on March 14 at 1 p.m. Project Linus Blanket Circle meets March 14 at Kemp Memorial Library No registration required.įor more information, call 77 or visit. Preschool Storytime is designed for preschoolers ages 3-5. ![]() Storytimes are a great way to build literacy skills and encourage lifelong reading. ![]() The fun, interactive storytime includes read alouds, movement, song and opportunities to create something to take home. ![]()
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![]() Its manager, Elizabeth Mack, was trusted by Penelope to run the day-to-day activities of the inn for years, and she expected to inherit it when Penelope passed away. When Maureen arrives in Florida, she discovers that the Haven House Inn is badly in need of upgrading, bleeding money, and is rumored to be haunted. Maureen is initially suspicious, but lacking any other options, she decides to pack up and head south with Finn. Penelope Josephine Gray, a woman Maureen’s never heard of, has died and left Maureen the Haven House Inn, the town’s small hotel. As she worries about her lack of professional options, she receives surprising news from an attorney in the Florida Gulf Coast town of Haven. Although she’s been given a generous severance check to tide her over while she looks for another job, Maureen knows that the amount won’t support her and her golden retriever, Finn, for very long, especially with Boston’s high rent prices. Like so many other brick and mortar stores all over the country, the venerable Boston store is closing its doors for good. ![]() Maureen Doherty’s job as a sportwear buyer for Bartlett’s department store has come to an end. ![]()
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![]() At least Simon’s trained in weaponry-even if it’s only from hours of playing D&D. Like the fact that non-Shadowhunter students have to live in the basement. Whomever this new Simon might be.īut the Academy is a Shadowhunter institution, which means it has some problems. So when the Shadowhunter Academy reopens, Simon throws himself into this new world of demon-hunting, determined to find himself again. ![]() ![]() The events of City of Heavenly Fire left him stripped of his memories, and Simon isn’t sure who he is anymore. Simon Lewis has been a human and a vampire, and now he is becoming a Shadowhunter. The New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling collection of short stories chronicling the adventures of Simon Lewis as he trains to become a Shadowhunter is now available in print with ten brand-new comic illustrations! ![]()
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The obsession jesse sutanto characters6/11/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() I would go through months without writing a single word, and of course I had the worst self-esteem and at one point I was so depressed I found it challenging to even get out of bed. I always knew I wanted to be writer, but even then, I didn’t have the discipline required to get the words down on paper. And you know what? I don’t blame them! Because I was completely aimless for a lot of my life. ![]() I’m not saying that to be humble, genuinely, when people who have known me for a long time find out that I am now a successful author, they are SO SHOCKED. What’s one thing that readers would be surprised to find out about you? That I am an extremely mediocre person. WHAT FICTION MOST INFLUENCED YOUR CHILDHOOD, AND WHAT EFFECT DID THOSE STORIES HAVE ON VERA WONG’S UNSOLICITED ADVICE FOR MURDERERS? ![]()
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Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner6/10/2023 ![]() Consistently undervaluing their own considerable talents and professional achievements, these heroines look to love and marriage as a way of joining the cosmic dance of a rational, well-ordered society. Like the shopgirls and “ultrafeminine” women they gaze upon with such wonder and awe, these intellectually and morally superior women accept without question the cultural assumption that marriage is a woman’s greatest good. ![]() With compassion, rue, and infinite good humor, Brookner makes it abundantly clear that these worthy women, these good daughters, good writers, and good scholars, are unknowing adherents to a romantic ideal. While these women are intelligent, endlessly introspective, and possessed of a saving ironic wit, they do not know how to get the things they most desire: the love of, and marriage to, a man of quality. As their stories begin, they seek change, liberation from boredom and loneliness. ![]() None of these heroines has intended a life so circumscribed. Each centers on a scholarly, sensitive, morally earnest young woman who leads an attenuated life. Written in austerely elegant prose, each of these four novels follows essentially the same course. ![]() Anita Brookner (16 July 1928 – 10 March 2016) established her reputation as a novelist with four books published in rapid succession from 1981 to 1984. ![]()
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Made in japan akio morita and sony6/10/2023 ![]() ![]() Their aim was to always make products that did not exist. Morita’s background of physics combined well with Ibuka’s engineering talent. After the war, instead of going into the family businesses of brewing sake – as he was expected to do as the eldest son – he chose to open a new company with his engineer friend Ibuka. Morita used to listen to music as a child on a phonograph and this is where his love for music and sound production started. It is very instructive to see the journey of a giant company like Sony. Also, it fitted well with my rule of ‘ jumping genres’. Nonetheless, the book was an interesting read. So all the statements made relate to the situation in 1986. Ditto for the socialist Japanese society that he describes. Sony’s reputation took a dive with the e-mail leak scandal, Akio Morita is no more and I am not sure to what extent Sony still follows the management philosophy that he describes in this book. So when I came across this autobiography of Akio Morita, I delved into it to know more about the company.Ī disclaimer. ![]() I have had the same experience with Sony products, especially the audio equipment. I never had to buy another one till 2017 and that was because I lost the Japanese one. When I went to Japan in 2003, I bought a nail cutter. ![]() ![]() If there is one thing you can say about Japanese products, it’s their quality. ![]() |