![]() ![]() ![]() Lia: a lovely young 17-year old Princess of a generic High Fantasy Kingdom Also, I'm at work, and even in my cubicle, they'd probably frown upon me wearing a bathrobe, however chill my boss is. Wearing a blanket over my head because I don't have a white bathrobe. It is not a high fantasy when the main character spends the entire fucking half of the book pretending to be a serving maid, daydreaming, and trying to decide which of two mysterious strangers she likes more.Įvery Greek play has a Chorus. The entire play can be set on one stage with almost no scenery changes because I swear to fucking god nothing fucking happens in this book. THAT'S RIGHT, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE HAVE A FUCKING LOVE TRIANGLE. ![]() A Dramedy, not to be confused with a dromedary, because a dromedary only has one hump. I present you a short version of the book: Kiss of Deception: A Greek Dramedy. ![]()
0 Comments
![]() ![]() But what if racism, sexism, and ableism aren’t just bugs in mostly functional machinery-what if they’re coded into the system itself? In the vein of heavy hitters such as Safiya Umoja Noble, Cathy O’Neil, and Ruha Benjamin, Meredith Broussard demonstrates in More Than a Glitch how neutrality in tech is a myth and why algorithms need to be held accountable.īroussard, a data scientist and one of the few Black female researchers in artificial intelligence, masterfully synthesizes concepts from computer science and sociology. ![]() The word “glitch” implies an incidental error, as easy to patch up as it is to identify. When technology reinforces inequality, it’s not just a glitch-it’s a signal that we need to redesign our systems to create a more equitable world. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But when Xingyin�s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind.Īlone, untrained, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the powerful Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. Daughter of the Moon Goddess Sue Lynn Tan € 24.99 If not in stock, the expected delivery time to our store for this item will be 3-5 working days.Ī captivating debut fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang�e, in which a young woman�s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm and sets her on a dangerous path�where choices come with deadly consequences, and she risks losing more than her heart. ![]() ![]() ![]() Searching for the truth about Ingrid’s disappearance, Jules digs deeper into the Bartholomew’s sordid past and into the secrets kept within its walls. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story… until the next day, when Ingrid disappears. ![]() Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind.Īs she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’s most high-profile and mysterious buildings. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Clinch’s novel tells the story of Scrooge and Marley as younger men who become unlikely business partners in London, amassing a considerable fortune in dubious schemes cooked up by Marley - including involvement in the slave trade to America. That’s a question Jon Clinch examines in his latest novel, “Marley,” a vivid prequel to “A Christmas Carol” that’s considerably darker than the famous 1843 novella. He may be Charles Dickens’ most memorable character: the grasping, miserly, bitter old man whose only companion is his bank account and who dismisses Christmas as nothing but “humbug.”īut what made Ebenezer Scrooge of “A Christmas Carol” the way he was? And what of his dead former partner, Jacob Marley, whose ghost appears before Scrooge on Christmas Eve to warn him of the danger of not changing his cold-hearted ways? What exactly went on between these two men in the past? ![]() ![]() Seller Inventory # 9780811870009īook Description Paperback. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. ![]() A pop culture photography book that collects images of spiritual figures - Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the Pope, Buddha - as they have been revealed to believers in toast, woodgrain, campfires, watermarks, circuitboards, tortillas, and other everyday objects from around the world. From Cheesus (Jesus in the form of a Cheeto) to the Nun Bun (Mother Theresa's likeness on a cinnamon roll) to more serene images of the Virgin Mary in tree bark or agate, the author has compiled an amazing and delightful look at the worldwide phenomenon of finding the holy in the mundane. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is a lighthearted, pop culture photography book collecting images spiritual figures - Jesus, the Virgin Mary, the Pope, Buddha - as they have been revealed to believers in toast, woodgrain, campfires, watermarks, circuitboards, tortillas, and other everyday objects from around the world, many of which were featured in local/national /international news coverage(!). ![]() ![]() ![]() “And there are a few possibilities for what can happen as that carries forward. And at some point, I started reading about black holes and the big bang and space-time and all that. When I was a little kid, I was always trying to take things apart and put them back together to figure out how they worked. I’ve been interested in space and physics since as long as I can remember. And then fewer structures kind of in the universe in general.” We have galaxies interacting with each other, making new stars, but in the far future if the universe keeps expanding the way we see it expanding now, then those processes will slow down. “I mean, right now our universe is kind of very habitable sort of place. “One of the things we really see very clearly in our observations of the universe is that it’s changing,” Mack says. Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 18:32 | Download transcript How will the universe end? Katie Mack, cosmologist and author of a new book entitled, “The End of Everything,” talks about universe-ending scenarios and how astrophysicists know what they know about the universe. ![]() ![]() Below, we’ve also shared a look into Paul's book by posting a photo journal from the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. We invite you to listen to recordings of these conversations to learn more about health, humanity, and history in West Africa, and how we can apply the important themes and lessons from Paul’s book to the current pandemic and to our shared work toward global health equity. In Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds, he offers the first substantive account of this frightening, fast-moving episode and its implications. ![]() These conversations went behind the scenes of Paul’s experience writing this defining text discussed firsthand accounts from PIH’s work inside Ebola treatment units and gave updates on our current and future work in Sierra Leone, from battling COVID-19 to solving the country’s longtime maternal health crisis. Paul Farmer, PIH co-founder and chief strategist, and colleagues across PIH who fought Ebola and now lead our health system strengthening work in Sierra Leone. Jon Lascher, advisor to the executive director of PIH Sierra Leone, hosted these conversations with Dr. ![]() In spring 2021, PIH hosted a series of conversations around Paul Farmer’s latest book, Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds: Ebola and the Ravages of History. ![]() ![]() ![]() You’ll be more aware of your experiences as they’re happening, and that will make you more appreciative of them and happier overall. You’ll be able to solve a problem you’ve been stuck on, read a book or meditate with ease. ![]() Instead, you’ll be able to focus on what’s right in front of you. The past and the future won’t be such big distractions. You’ll Be More FocusedĪlong with that energy will come focus. You’ll have more mental energy to focus on what’s important now. ![]() Once you let go of regrets and worries, you’ll free your mind to think about other things – or nothing at all. Trust that you can take care of anything thrown your way, and stop worrying about the details. ![]() When you’re not focused on what needs to get done and how it’ll get done, you’ll find you have a lot less to worry about. Regrets about what you did or did not do will fade away, and you’ll be able to forgive people and let go of grudges. If you’re living in the present, you won’t be dwelling on the past. You can be content to experience life as it comes your way. When you live in the present moment, you won’t be thinking about what you’ve left behind or what you have to do later on. If that doesn’t convince you to live in the moment, here are 13 more reasons: 1. Put aside all your worries about the future and all your thoughts of the past, and simply enjoy the moment you’re experiencing right now. Take a deep breath, set aside all your worries and take a moment to live in the present. ![]() ![]() ![]() It has often been called the quintessential novel of the 1980s. The novel was a bestseller and a phenomenal success, even in comparison with Wolfe's other books. Wolfe heavily revised it before it was published in book form. The novel was originally conceived as a serial in the style of Charles Dickens' writings: It ran in 27 installments in Rolling Stone starting in 1984. The story is a drama about ambition, racism, social class, politics, and greed in 1980s New York City, and centers on three main characters: WASP bond trader Sherman McCoy, Jewish assistant district attorney Larry Kramer, and British expatriate journalist Peter Fallow. The Bonfire of the Vanities is a 1987 satirical novel by Tom Wolfe. Sleek and compact hardcover in comparison with the behemoth that is the true "First Edition" of this 80's classic.ĭust jacket is excellent, showing some light wear to edges.īook itself is excellent read boards with white spine. Farrar Straus Giroux, 19.95 (659pp) ISBN 978-4-0. ![]() The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe FIRST BOOK CLUB PRINTING FARRAR STRAUS GIROUX ![]() |