![]() Journalism is not a profession or a trade. Except the quiet enveloping darkness at the bottom of a bottle of Jim Beam after a job done any way at all.” “Take it from me, there’s nothing like a job well done. “Every now and then when your life gets complicated and the weasels start closing in, the only cure is to load up on heinous chemicals and then drive like a bastard from Hollywood to Las Vegas … with the music at top volume and at least a pint of ether.” Buy the ticket, take the ride…and if it occasionally gets a little heavier than what you had in mind, well…maybe chalk it off to forced conscious expansion: Tune in, freak out, get beaten.” “No sympathy for the devil keep that in mind. But even more than that, as these seven priceless quotes show, it’s a timeless guide to living life in the fast lane, Hunter S. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Famed for lurid descriptions of illegal drug use, its early retrospective on the culture of the 1960s, and its popularization of Thompson’s highly subjective blend of fact and fiction, it is a classic of example of what later become known as gonzo journalism. ![]()
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5/21/2023 0 Comments Dr cloud dating![]() ![]() I’m blissfully ignorant of all the latest video games.Īnd my house? I’ve been able to decorate it exactly how I want. I’ve never been forced to spend a weekend at a car or boat show.īetter yet, I’ve never had to sit through a Jean Claude Van Damme movie. I don’t have to answer to anyone when I come home from shopping with yet another pair of shoes (“but these black boots have a slightly lower heel and the toe is more squared than my other pair!”). Unlike my married sisters, I can sleep in every Saturday without kids jumping on my stomach and demanding breakfast. I travel, I’ve built a successful freelance writing career, and I bought my own home this past summer.Īnd there are other benefits to being single: I have a great group of friends that I spend my weekends with, a small church-plant that I’m very involved in, and family in California that I visit regularly. While some women my age devoured books on dating, joined clubs to meet members of the opposite sex or appealed to the marrieds among us to set them up with eligible guys, I’ve settled into singlehood. And over the years I’ve learned to accept this deficiency and adjust accordingly. ![]() My name is Wendy Lee and I’m a dating failure. ![]() ![]() ![]() “This book celebrates the glory of all things green and nature–y in the best way possible: coloring book form! Even if you don’t want to add color, the illustrations themselves are frame–worthy loveliness.” – Brit+ Coįrom the publisher that brought you the hugely successful #1 New York Times bestsellers Secret garden and Enchanted Forest, this special artist’s edition features 20 beautiful, removable art prints for coloring in. “Consider trading in your yoga mat for a set of markers and peruse the gorgeous gardens of Basford’s imagination.” – The Huffington Post“The best coloring book for anxiety.” – Teen Vogue “The colorists have a queen, and her name is Johanna Basford.” – New York Magazine A special artist’s edition of the international bestseller Enchanted Forest with 20 illustrations from the original book, ready to color and frame. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments A dangerous place winspear![]() ![]() Once I picked the book up again, I enjoyed the experience. To also have James die and to come back with a very sad Maisie didn't quite ring true. To have their wedding and married life occur off the page seemed hollow. I have spent years (and many books) rooting for Maisie and James. As a reader, I struggled with Winspear's choices here. And then she lost her baby at eight months of gestation. As I read them, I was so shocked I had to set the book aside for a few days. After setting the stage in Gibraltar in the opening pages (Maisie stumbles upon a dead body), Winspear recounts the last four years of Maisie's life in the form of postcards, letters, and telegrams. These postcards appear in the book itself, along with many others. My thoughts: Sunday I wrote about the Maisie Mail I received. Note: this review contains spoilers about what happened in those four years of Maisie's life between books, all of which are revealed in this novel's first thirty pages. She gets off her England-bound ship in Gibraltar because she's not quite ready to return. ![]() The basics: Set four years after the last Maisie Dobbs novel, Leaving Everything Most Loved, in A Dangerous Place, we meet up with Maisie in Gibraltar in 1927 during the Spanish Civil War. My reviews of the other eleven (plus Winspear's stand alone historical novel) are in my Book Review Database. The backstory: A Dangerous Place is the eleventh historical mystery featuring Maisie Dobbs. ![]() ![]() ![]() 100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. ![]() ![]() ![]() Again, she finds solace in words, holding fast to her vision of becoming a writer, only to discover she knows nothing about what it takes to make a career out of a dream. Taking refuge in words, Reyna’s love of reading and writing propels her to rise above until she achieves the impossible and is accepted to the University of California, Santa Cruz.Īlthough her acceptance is a triumph, the actual experience of American college life is intimidating and unfamiliar for someone like Reyna, who is now estranged from her family and support system. “Here is a life story so unbelievable, it could only be true.” -Sandra Cisneros, bestselling author of The House on Mango Streetįrom bestselling author of the remarkable memoir The Distance Between Us comes an inspiring account of one woman’s quest to find her place in America as a first-generation Latina university student and aspiring writer determined to build a new life for her family one fearless word at a time.Īs an immigrant in an unfamiliar country, with an indifferent mother and abusive father, Reyna had few resources at her disposal. ![]() ![]() ⚠️ This book will unfortunately be removed from the service on the 14th of May. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments Sovereign by april daniels![]() ![]() Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Before the war is over, Dreadnought will be forced to confront parts of herself she never wanted to acknowledge.Īnd behind it all, an old enemy waits in the wings, ready to unleash a plot that will scar the world forever. Sovereign - Ebook written by April Daniels. She might be hard to kill, but there's more than one way to destroy a hero. From her troubled family life to her disintegrating friendship with Calamity, there's no lever too cruel for this villain to use against her. When she crosses a newly discovered billionaire supervillain, Dreadnought comes under attack from all quarters. Daniels doesnt just perfectly queer the capes, she delivers a book thats tightly packed with brilliantly. Between her newfound celebrity and her demanding cape duties, Dreadnought is stretched thin, and it's only going to get worse. ![]() Teenage superhero Danny Tozer returns for more adventures as the mighty Dreadnought in Sovereign, a sequel that packs a ton of personal and professional drama (plus superhero smashdowns) into its 300+ pages. ![]() Protecting a city the size of New Port is a team-size job, and she's doing it alone. Sovereign, April Daniels (Diversion Books 978-1-682-308-240, 14.99, 314pp, tp)July 2017. ![]() Only nine months after her debut as the superhero Dreadnought, Danny Tozer is already a scarred veteran. April Daniels graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a degree in literature. , featuring "the most exciting new superheroes in decades." ( ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These women who launched prove-in the words of Rosie the Riveter, “We can do it!” The tradition of these Mothers of Invention continued when, compliments of knitter Krista Suh, the heads of millions were adorned with pink, pussy-cat ears in the largest women's march in history. Women Who Launch is a history of women in business and beyond who have proved to be an inspiration to so many who have followed in their footsteps, to create strong businesses, brands and organisations. Meet Julia Ward-Howe who showed what’s good for the goose is good for the gander when she created the Girl Scouts of America Sara Joseph Hale-authoress of Mary had a Little Lamb who convinced Lincoln to launch a national day of thanks while Anna Jarvis persuaded President Wilson to initiate a day in tribute of mothers Estee Lauder who revolutionized the cosmetics industry. This collection of inspirational stories and biographies of game-changing women is a testimony to women empowerment in the world. ![]() Dorothy Parker observed, “It’s a man’s world”, yet the women entrepreneurs and game-changers profiled in Marlene Wagman Geller’s book, Women Who Launch would beg to differ. ![]() 5/21/2023 0 Comments One time by sharon creech![]() With the help of Antonio and Miss Lightstone, will Gina find the answers to the questions Who am I? and Who do I want to be?Īdd in a creative new teacher, Miss Lightstone, and a world of possibilities opens up for Gina, Antonio, and their classmates. That is, until she meets her new neighbor, a mysterious boy named Antonio with a wide, welcoming smile.Īdd in a creative new teacher, Miss Lightstone, and a world of possibilities opens up for Gina, Antonio, and their classmates. ![]() ![]() With her bright clothing and artistic spirit, she's always felt different from the other kids in her class. Gina Filomena has been told she has an overactive imagination. Imaginative Gina Filomena has always felt out of place - until a mysterious new boy and an inspirational new teacher lead her to becoming the person shes. It's a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, at home or at school. Perfect for fans of Love That Dog, this tale is about the transformative power of imagination and the journey to becoming who you are meant to be. ![]() From Sharon Creech, Newbery Medal winner and New York Times bestselling author, comes a powerful coming-of-age story of a girl who discovers the endless possibilities her future may hold, with help from a brilliant teacher and a boy with a generous smile. ![]() 5/20/2023 0 Comments Husband material alexis![]() Can’t wait to read the rest of the story! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my preview of this book. And meeting ex boyfriend Miles and being invited to his wedding doesn’t exactly help…Īll I can say after reading the preview is that Husband Material will be just as cute, witty and entertaining as Boyfriend Material was, but that there sure will be some hiccups, angst and heartbreak along the way! I especially got the feeling that something will be up with Oliver, but I guess I will have to wait until August to see if my suspicions are correct or not… Unlike in the first book, Luc seems to be in a good place and not so full of angst and self-loathing, but he’s starting to feel the social pressure to take their relationship to the next level. Husband Material starts two years after the end of Boyfriend Material with Luc and Oliver being happy together. ![]() Behind the humor there’s always so many feels! I love Alexis Hall’s writing style and the snarky, British humor and all the emotions. It was so wonderful to be back in Luc’s and Oliver’s world, and meet all their hilarious friends again. ![]() |