![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Fate and the desperate efforts of the rescuers saved some, but many lives literally disintegrated in seconds, minutes, days, and years after the bombs were dropped. ![]() Pellegrino depicts dazed “ant-trails” of survivors threading through the instantaneously blasted landscapes and past heaps of the dead, dying, and horrifically maimed in the shadow of an eight-mile high radioactive cloud. The bombings were titanic, apocalyptic events that mock human scale and comprehension. There are few opportunities amid the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki for inspiring “triumph of the human spirit” narratives. I have the heart of a dried-up raisin but even I got a little teary in places. Pellegrino’s book is a moving and grueling close-up look at the horrors experienced by the people of Hiroshima and Nagasaki both on the day of the bombing and in the days and years afterward. It’s also the title of a book by Charles Pellegrino ( To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima Rowman & Littlefield, 2015). president, and featuring a guaranteed non-apology. “ To Hell and Back” is a phrase that can bear a pretty heavy metaphorical load when it comes to talking about the atomic bombings of Japan, and President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima, the first by a sitting U.S. ![]()
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6/22/2023 0 Comments Philosopher immanuel![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This approach to ethics is taken from the concept of duty. Kant is most commonly known for his mandate that there is a single moral obligation, which he called the “Categorical Imperative”. The important document which follows was published in 1785, and forms the basis of the moral system on which he erected the whole structure of belief in God, Freedom, and Immortality.” Of the enormous importance of Kant in the history of philosophy, no idea can be given here. After the close of his period of study at the university he became a private tutor then In 1755, privat-docent and in 1770, professor. He developed, however, a many-sided interest in learning, and his earlier publications were in the field of speculative physics. The family was pietist, and the future philosopher entered the university of his native city in 1740, with a view to studying theology. Introductory note from this translation: “Immanuel Kant was born in Konigsberg, East Prussia, April 22, 1724, the son of a saddler of Scottish descent. ![]() 6/21/2023 0 Comments Such a fun age age rating![]() This was me at 25, and in some ways it’s me now.) She works part-time as a transcriptionist and part-time as a babysitter for a wealthy white family. Soon she’ll get dropped by her parents’ health insurance, and she has a college degree but nothing that really calls to her in a professional career sort of way. ![]() Emira is also getting a little nervous about that big question of what she’s going to do with herself with her life for money. She’s part of a foursome of friends who take care of each other, and this is where the book opens, at Shaunie’s birthday party. If you need more convincing, keep reading.Įmira is a 25-year-old Black woman in Philadelphia. I encourage you to stop reading now and go buy this book. I think it’s a very fine work of fiction, with the added appeal of social issues we need to be thinking about. I love the protagonist and her fierce best friend I struggled with the difficult subject matter. Often painful and uncomfortable, but often delightful and hilarious. ![]() I picked this book up blind, not knowing what was inside, and it was a roller coaster. ![]() 6/21/2023 0 Comments Books like capitalist realism![]() It sits awkwardly at times on the line between being a polemic or an academic paper, and in doing so doesn't exactly offer enough for the autodidact OR the student as they might want. This is a good book discussing an important issue, and it is a short one that tries very hard to contain a much larger body of work and a great many more ideas (i had this suggested to me as "three times longer than the page count"). ![]() "A quick and entertaining read." Socialist Standard "A provocative and necessary read.for anyone wanting to talk seriously about the politics of education today. It is a sharp analysis of the post-ideological malaise that suggests that the economics and politics of free market neo-liberalism are givens rather than constructions. ![]() Using examples from politics, film (Children Of Men, Jason Bourne, Supernanny), fiction (Le Guin and Kafka), work and education, it argues that capitalist realism colours all areas of contemporary experience, is anything but realistic and asks how capitalism and its inconsistencies can be challenged. The book analyses the development and principal features of this capitalist realism as a lived ideological framework. ![]() After 1989, capitalism has successfully presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system - a situation that the bank crisis of 2008, far from ending, actually compounded. ![]() It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. ![]() 6/21/2023 0 Comments Koa sarah j maas![]() ![]() Here we see on the sash accentuating Arlin’s armor, the main motif of the color blue, with bits of gold, which are clearly not the colors of Terrasen. ![]() Let’s take a look at the front cover, shall we □Specifically the sash She also might lose her extended Fae life and be stuck in her human form, but I can’t really think of concrete evidence for it. I’m thinking that Aelin will somehow lose her fire magic in order to forge the lock, be on the brink of death, but is able to save herself using the water magic, which she will be left with. But… in Heir of Fire it was mentioned she also has a drop of WATER MAGIC that is meant to be SELF PRESERVING. For Aelin to forge the lock, she has to sacrifice herself, that much we know. So, with the recent release of the cover and back cover of KOA, it has me thinking. Dreamingofdragons11: Kingdom of Ash Theory ![]() ![]() ![]() Overflowing with scandal, politics, sex, triumphs and tragedies, The Summer Queen is the first novel in a stunning trilogy from award-winning and much-loved author Elizabeth Chadwick The next two books - The Winter Crown and The Autumn Throne - are available to buy NOW in paperback and ebook. Leaving everything behind, the vivacious Eleanor must face the complex and faction-riddled French court. ![]() Forced to marry the young prince Louis of France, Eleanor is still struggling to adjust to her new role when Louis' father dies and they become King and Queen of France. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137, her childhood ends abruptly. Young, vibrant, privileged, Eleanor's future is golden as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. Based on the most up-to-date research, bestselling novelist Elizabeth Chadwick brings Eleanor's magnificent story to life, as never before. But the real Eleanor remains elusive - until now. ![]() ![]() She is an icon who has fascinated readers for over eight hundred years. Eleanor of Aquitaine's story is legendary. 'A sumptuous ride' Toby Clements, Daily Telegraph ********************** Eleanor of AquitaineĪ loving mother. 'Meticulous research and strong storytelling' Woman & Home 'An author who makes history come gloriously alive' The Times ![]() ![]() ![]() Kingdom of Dreams is my first read by this author and it will not be my last. I am at a loss for words – I seriously don’t know how to review this book – which words to use to do it justice. ![]() What a scene! I still feel a tug in my heart remembering it. ![]() I didn't always agree with everything Royce and Jennifer did but, in a sense, their actions were consistent and "right". (BTW, I think "Jennifer" is an unusual name for a medieval heroine but I'm not an expert in History, so I'm not sure it isn't appropriate.)Īs for the story, what an emotional roller-coaster! When I become so involved in a book that I find myself laughing, crying and even "talking" to the characters, I know I have a winner in my hands. That's not to be taken lightly, because I never - or should I say, almost never - forgive a hero who raises his hand against the heroine.Īs for Jennifer, I had mixed feelings about her throughout the book - sometimes I wanted to hug her, sometimes I wanted to scream at her - but I ended up understanding and loving her too. After a less-than-thrilling introduction, he slowly (but steadily) started to grow on me, up to the point where I understood and forgave everything he'd done. Judith McNaught has done it again! This book has two major "pet peeves" of mine (#1- at the beginning, the hero beats the heroine not only once, but twice #2- somewhere down the road, the hero and the heroine are torn apart by a Big Misunderstanding), but who cares? I don't know why, I don't know how, but I ended up loving this book! :) ![]() 6/20/2023 0 Comments ReneCade by Cameron Dane![]() ![]() ![]() 'When we're with Diego, we can easily be photographed 500 times a day, it's crazy.' 'He loves being petted by strangers, and definitely poses - he always looks so proud when he's in the sidecar,' Elenice said.ĭiego enjoys his sidecar rides around four times a week, each time met with the same enthusiasm for his favourite pastime with his beloved human They regularly hold up traffic thanks to the volume of passersby trying to take their photo, but Diego basks in his fame and laps up the attention wherever he can. He also wears a special pair of dog-goggles to protect his eyes from the wind - and make sure he's able to see where he's going. He's a very well behaved dog.'Ĭarlos takes his companion for short drives around the city, making sure he is securely strapped in for safety. 'We even go to McDonald's - I take him through the Drive-thru - he likes chicken nuggets! Everywhere we go we take him. Everyone in South East London knows Diego. ![]() 'He loves the sidecar - every time we touch the sidecar, he comes,' Carlos said. It took a bit of training to get Diego to the confident rider he is today, but according to Carlos it was an 'easy' task. They regularly hold up traffic thanks to the volume of passersby trying to take their photo, but Diego basks in his fame and laps up the attention wherever he can ![]() ![]() ![]() OL453676W Page_number_confidence 94.52 Pages 294 Partner Innodata Pdf_module_version 0.0.18 Ppi 360 Rcs_key 24143 Republisher_date 20220307174428 Republisher_operator Republisher_time 628 Scandate 20220226161734 Scanner Scanningcenter cebu Scribe3_search_catalog isbn Scribe3_search_id 9780552166591 Tts_version 4. ![]() Urn:lcp:colourofmagic0000prat:lcpdf:07cece60-bea5-436c-bc6b-e13535bcc313 Foldoutcount 0 Identifier colourofmagic0000prat Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2nmm41333s Invoice 1652 Isbn 0552124753Ġ552166596 Ocr tesseract 5.0.0-1-g862e Ocr_detected_lang en Ocr_detected_lang_conf 1.0000 Ocr_detected_script Latin Ocr_detected_script_conf 0.9818 Ocr_module_version 0.0.15 Ocr_parameters -l eng Old_pallet IA-WL-2000079 Openlibrary_edition Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 08:08:38 Bookplateleaf 0010 Boxid IA40380013 Camera Sony Alpha-A6300 (Control) Collection_set printdisabled External-identifier The Color of Magic study guide contains a biography of Terry Pratchett, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. The first novel in the hilarious and irreverent Discworld series from New York Timesbestselling author Terry Pratchett.A writer who has been compared to. ![]() ![]() ![]() Praise for The Mark of the Dragonfly - _x2605_ "This magnetic middle-grade debut. ![]() And very exciting, if she can manage to survive the journey. And stowing away is a difficult prospect-everyone knows that getting past the peculiar green-eyed boy who stands guard is nearly impossible. But a ticket costs more coin than Piper could make in a year. The one sure way to the Territories is the 401, a great old beauty of a train. Which means a reward for Piper if she can get the girl home. The girl doesn't remember a thing about her life, but the intricate tattoo on her arm is proof that she's from the Dragonfly Territories and that she's protected by the king. Piper has never seen the Mark of the Dragonfly until she finds the girl amid the wreckage of a caravan in the Meteor Fields. For fans of Wrinkle in Time and The School of Good and Evil, the New York Times bestseller The Mark of the Dragonfly is a fast-paced adventure story about a mysterious girl and a fearless boy, set in a magical world that is both exciting and dangerous. ![]() |