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This led to Gibbon being called the first "modern historian of ancient Rome". Because of its relative objectivity and heavy use of primary sources, at the time its methodology became a model for later historians. The work covers the history of the Roman Empire, Europe, and the Catholic Church from 98 to 1590 and discusses the decline of the Roman Empire in the East and West. The original volumes were published in quarto sections, a common publishing practice of the time. Volumes II and III were published in 1781 volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. Published in six volumes, volume I was published in 1776 and went through six printings. HISTORY OF THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE COMPLETE VOLUMES 1 - 6 (sometimes shortened to "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire") is a book of history written by the English historian Edward Gibbon, which traces the trajectory of the Roman Empire-and Western civilization as a whole-from the late first century AD to the fall of the Eastern or Byzantine Empire. This edition also includes an illustrated history of BOTH the RISE AND FALL of the Roman Empire from its very beginning.
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Rebecca wragg sykes neanderthal6/8/2023 Her critically acclaimed and bestselling first book KINDRED: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art is a deep dive into the 21st century science and understanding of these ancient relatives. Alongside her academic expertise and consultancy work, Rebecca has ea Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes is an archaeologist, author and Honorary Fellow in the School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at the University of Liverpool. Winner of the 2021 PEN Hessell-Tiltman prize for history awarded Book of the Year by Current Archaeology selected as one of 2021's 100 Notable Books by The New York Times, a Book of the Year by The Sunday Times, Book of the Week by The Times and Book of the Day by The Guardian, KINDRED is being translated into 19 languages so far. Dr Rebecca Wragg Sykes is an archaeologist, author and Honorary Fellow in the School of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at the University of Liverpool.
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They called us6/8/2023 IDW Publishing has teamed up with Takei to tell his story in the upcoming graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy. But what many people don’t know, is that during the Second World War, Takei and his family (as well as thousands of other Japanese-Americans) were stripped of their civil rights and sent to internment camps following the surprise bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese. Since then, he has gone on to become an iconic pop culture figure, advocating for LGBTQ rights and cultivating his trademark exclamation of “Oh, My” into a meme-worthy catchphrase for the ages. Hikaru Sulu on the classic 1960s science fiction TV series, Star Trek and its many feature film sequels. George Takei is probably best known for his role as Lt.
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Changing seasons stephen king6/8/2023 He noted that he is frequently asked if horror is all he writes. King addressed the collection’s genesis himself in the book’s afterword. Stephen King on his writing process (Uploaded to YouTube by Bangor Daily News) These were Stephen King’s Different Seasons. The collection produced a popular coming-of-age tale, a dark prediction of sinister indoctrination, a story most considered unfilmable, and, quite unexpectedly, the basis for one of the most beloved films ever made. But what happens when you dominate one genre, but still have other kinds stories to tell? For King, the answer was two-fold on one hand, he released some books under the pseudonym of Richard Bachman, and the on other hand, he gathered four novellas into one volume that were (mostly) departures from his famous horror fiction. In short order, novels like ’ Salem’s Lot, The Shining, and The Stand followed, cementing him as a modern master of horror. After years of slugging it out in short stories, Stephen King rose to prominence with his 1974 bestseller, Carrie.
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Chasing brooklyn by lisa schroeder6/8/2023 Not only that, but the first line of each entry is brilliantly printed in what appears to be the handwriting of either Nico or Brooklyn. Each entry is really short and is labeled with the date and person speaking. The story is told in what appears to be journal or diary entries by both Nico and Brooklyn. Sure, it can backfire when it isn’t executed well…but in this case the author did a great job. Here are my thoughts on Chasing Brooklyn:ġ. This was the only one of Schroeder’s books checked into my library at the time, so I grabbed it and here I sit, spilling my thoughts out to the world. I was challenged/inspired by one of my favorite fellow bloggers, Ashley, to read a verse novel by Lisa Schroeder. My Thoughts: Chasing Brooklyn was my first ever verse novel. Until they learn to let each other in, not one soul will be able to rest. But neither of them can admit that they’re being haunted. But when Lucca’s ghost begins leaving messages, telling Nico to help Brooklyn, emotions come crashing to the surface.Īs the nightmares escalate and the messages become relentless, Nico reaches out to Brooklyn. He’s always running, trying to escape the pain of losing his brother, Lucca. She has no idea what he wants or why it isn’t Lucca visiting her dreams. Every time she closes her eyes, Gabe’s ghost is there waiting for her. Her boyfriend, Lucca, died only a year ago, and now her friend Gabe has just died of an overdose.
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Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau6/8/2023 With their country and their hearts divided, Carys and Andreus will discover exactly what each will do to win the crown. But the Trial of Succession will test the bonds of trust and family. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option-to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom.Īs sister and brother, Carys and Andreus have always kept each other safe-from their secrets, from the court, and from the monsters lurking in the mountains beyond the kingdom’s wall. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.īut appearances-and rivals-can be deceiving. Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. From the author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J.
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Matilda's Freedom by Tea Cooper6/8/2023 Join our strong and growing membership and support our foundation. Connect with us We invite you to connect with us on social media.Guides and resources We have produced a range of resources, databases, indexes, finding aids and reading lists to help you with your research and to find information in our Collection.
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GRUM! by Robyn Hill6/8/2023 I will write more about it when I get the time, as I have promised. The author, Robyn Hill, left a message requesting for a review. I learned about this book through our blog: On that note, I‘ll have the adult in me to go first in rating this story and its technical aspects (For better understanding, please read my previous blogs: SheBlogger as a Reviewer II and SheBlogger as a Reviewer ‘I’).ĬONTINUE READING ON: Grum (A Children’s Book): From an Adult Commoner’s View. The silliness that make us giggle and laugh out loud, even if it’s just nonsense blabber. So reading this cute children’s tale had also been a journey for the child in me to come out once again and appreciate the little things that truly matters. First, I have to say that reading this book has sadly made me realize that despite my conviction not to lose the child in me, I somehow have “grown up”. As I have promised author Robyn Hill (sorry it took me so long), here is my complete review of her pre-teen book entitled “Grum”.
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Destructive as anger can be, Reema Zaman shows how it can also liberate. In “On Transfeminine Anger,” Samantha Riedel describes the rage she felt as a gender-confused boy and then in the early years of her trans womanhood, when she railed against “the forces of misogyny and transphobia” only to end up hurting people she cared about. Reclaiming anger-and an abused body-is at the heart of Rios de la Luz’s essay “Enojada,” which details her experiences with sexual molestation suffered at the hands of her mother's boyfriend. Monet Patrice Thomas follows Jamison with a discussion of how society considers angry black women to have “an attitude” and how, in general, they are allowed to feel only one emotion: fear. For years, Jamison took pride in being “someone who wasn’t prone to anger” until she realized that the sadness she often felt was really a manifestation of a rage society would not let her own. The opening essay, Leslie Jamison’s “Lungs Full of Burning,” sets the tone for the rest of the book. An editor and journalist gathers 22 essays from a diverse group of contemporary women writers about the nature of modern female rage.Ĭatapult contributing editor Dancyger creates a cathartic space for both well- and lesser-known writers to express the various ways in which their anger has manifested in their lives.
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In her thirties, Potter published the highly successful children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit and became secretly engaged to her publisher, Norman Warne, causing a breach with her parents, who disapproved of his social status. Because she was a woman, her parents discouraged intellectual development, but her study and paintings of fungi led her to be widely respected in the field of mycology. She had numerous pets, and through holidays in Scotland and the Lake District, developed a love of landscape, flora, and fauna, all of which she closely observed and painted. Helen Beatrix Potter was an English author, illustrator, mycologist, and conservationist who is best known for her children's books, which featured animal characters such as Peter Rabbit.īorn into a wealthy household, Potter was educated by governesses and grew up isolated from other children. |