Book splendid and the vile5/20/2023 ![]() ![]() It's a sprawling, gripping account of Winston Churchill's first year as prime minister of the United Kingdom, and it's nearly impossible to put down. Over his career, he has developed a reputation for being able to write about disparate subjects with intelligence, wit and beautiful prose.įans of Larson will be happy to hear that his latest book, The Splendid and the Vile, is no exception. The author is known for his fascinating nonfiction accounts of subjects ranging from guns to hurricanes his best-known work, The Devil in the White City, told the story of the 1893 World's Fair and notorious serial killer H.H. There are countless books about World War II, but there's only one Erik Larson. Your purchase helps support NPR programming. Close overlay Buy Featured Book Title The Splendid and the Vile Subtitle A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz Author Erik Larson ![]()
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![]() You can order copies of Nathan’s books through Greenlight Bookstore! Nathan will sign your books after his presentation and students can pick them up at the end of the day. ![]() Nathan Hale will visit Northside School on June 5 to talk to students! He'll talk about his new book and his life as a writer. Nathan Hale tells her incredible true-life story with the humor and sensitivity he’s shown in every one of the Hazardous Tales - perfect for reluctant readers and classroom discussions. In his newest book The Underground Abductor, Hale tells the story of Araminta Ross, born a slave in Delaware in the early 19th century, who escaped to freedom in the north, changed her name to Harriet Tubman, and spent the rest of her life helping slaves run away like she did. Nathan Hale is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the award-winning Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series. ![]() ![]() ![]() My Wicked Marquess by Gaelen Foley5/20/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Still, Max cannot resist her allure-or the challenge of proving London's gossips wrong. True, she's temptingly lovely, but a jilted suitor has nearly ruined her reputation. But as a member of the Inferno Club, he knows there is only one way to redeem himself in Society's eyes: marry a lady of impeccable beauty and breeding, whose reputation is, above all, spotless. The Marquess of Rotherstone has decided it's time to restore the family's good name. But though they are publicly notorious for pursuing all manner of debauchery, in private they are warriors who would do anything to protect king and country. To London's aristocracy, the Inferno Club is a scandalous society of men no proper young lady would acknowledge. "To restore family honor the Marquess of Rotherstone faces his most dangerous mission-finding the perfect bride. First Avon Books paperback printing: July 2009 ![]() Squad maggie5/20/2023 ![]() ![]() While Garcia had no criminal record, police theorize that he may have falsely submitted a lost-firearm report as part of an illicit weapon modification scheme. He was discharged from the military in 2008 due to “mental health” issues. ![]() Other information revealed by the outlet includes Garcia’s experience in the US military and his suspected status as an “incel”-an abbreviation for “involuntary celibate”-both of which are common background details among far-right domestic terrorists. In hundreds of social media posts, Mauricio Garcia, the suspected shooter who was killed at the scene by police, reportedly shared “writings with racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist rhetoric, including neo-Nazi materials and material espousing the supremacy of the white race,” according to an FBI bulletin obtained by Rolling Stone. The man accused of gunning down and killing at least eight people at a Dallas-area mall on Saturday reportedly promoted white supremacist views online and donned an infamous far-right patch during his rampage. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Twilight Zone was then replaced by a comedy series called Fair Exchange. ![]() ![]() Aubrey, who, apparently, wasn't a fan of the sci-fi show. While Serling and other producers were scrambling to get one, the Twilight Zone was abruptly taken off CBS's fall lineup by executive James T. Before the fourth season was set to air in 1962, the show was unable to find a sponsor, according to the book A Critical History of Television's The Twilight Zone. Why was The Twilight Zone canceled?īelieve it or not, the Twilight Zone was canceled more than once - well, sort of. Because of the niche nature of the show, its run of five seasons was an incredible feat. Creator and host Rod Serling won three Emmy's and a Golden Globe during that time. It aired once a week from September to June during 1959-1964, and was nominated for numerous awards. But while tuning in, many folks are wondering why a cult classic show like the Twilight Zone would go off the air after only five seasons.īefore we get into the real reason why the show ended, it's important to note that the original Twilight Zone anthology had 156 episodes. It kicked off this year on December 31 at 6 a.m., and fans of the show are able to watch every episode from the series well into the new year. The one thing that's always consistent on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day is Syfy's The Twilight Zone marathon. ![]() Beauty and the beast gabrielle5/20/2023 ![]() ![]() Now, the classic fairy tale is brought to life in this spectacular illustrated edition as originally envisioned by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740. Generations of readers have been bewitched by the epic love story of a beautiful young girl imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous beast. MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise and the creators of the illustrated Jungle Book and Peter Pan, reimagine the beloved French fairy tale The Beauty and the Beast in this deluxe unabridged edition illustrated with stunning full-color artwork and nine 3-D interactive features-published to coincide with the release of the blockbuster Disney live-action musical film starring Emma Watson, Ian McKellen, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, and Emma Thompson. ![]() ![]() Montessori’s methods were a radical departure from the standard educational practices in both Europe and America in the early twentieth-century and have become widely influential in how modern educators teach young children in an interactive, engaging, and vibrant environment. Montessori placed great importance on the role that physical activities have in helping children master both practical skills and abstract ideas. ![]() The result was a revolutionary approach that emphasized the importance of self-directed activity for children and that the learning environment must be adapted to the developmental level of the particular child. ![]() ![]() Montessori, born in 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy to an educated and well-off family, became a famed Italian physician, author, and educator who applied rigorous scientific principles to the study of the schooling of young children. Montessori’s Own Handbook” by Maria Montessori is the practical and accessible guide book to the author’s famous educational approach. ![]() ![]() His death will lead back to Sussex, and to an explosive secret that has already destroyed one family and threatens many others. ![]() The same day, Alexander Adams is slain by an unknown killer in his London music shop, leaving his children orphaned. It is the home of a once- great family that has been reduced to an ailing invalid, his whorish wife, and his alcoholic second son, a man haunted by his years spent as a redcoat in the Revolutionary War. Westerman has sensed the menace of neighboring Thornleigh Hall, seat of the Earl of Sussex. ![]() Not one to be bound by convention or to shy away from adventure, she recruits a reclusive local anatomist named Gabriel Crowther to help her find the murderer, and historical suspense's newest investigative duo is born.įor years, Mrs. In the year 1780, Harriet Westerman, the willful mistress of a country manor in Sussex, finds a dead man on her grounds with a ring bearing the crest of Thornleigh Hall in his pocket. ![]() Lost in the Solar System by Joanna Cole5/19/2023 ![]() Frizzle’s classroom.ĭegen utilizes many different dialogue bubbles throughout the picturebook to represent thoughts and speech. We really did.” This furthers the idea that the audience is transported as a child in Ms. For example, when referring to Janet, Arnold’s know-it-all cousin, the text says, “we tried to be nice to Janet. Cole’s style of this picturebook is very loose and young sounding like the children in Ms. The audience is directly learning as if they are part of Ms. From the first page, readers see that “we are going to the planetarium to see a sky show about the solar system.” By this use of “we,” readers are dragged along for the adventure, into the solar system, and to explore the planets. This picturebook’s point of view is first person point of view, throwing readers directly into the story. ![]() With its fun and detailed illustrations, I loved this picturebook because it provided information on the planets in the solar system in a fun way that is easily understood by children. Growing up with The Magic School Bus, I was immediately excited to read this book. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip to each of the planets in the solar system in order to learn all about each of the planets. ![]() Frizzle and her class, this time, to outer space. ![]() Written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System takes readers on an adventure with Ms. ![]() Victorian holocausts5/19/2023 ![]() ![]() ObserverĮloquent and passionate, this is a veritable Black Book of liberal capitalism. After reading this, I defy even the most ardent nationalist to feel proud of the so-called ‘achievements’ of empire. ![]() Late Victorian Holocausts will redefine the way we think about the European colonial project. This is groundbreaking, mind-stretching stuff. Pyne, author of World Fireĭavis, a brilliant maverick scholar, sets the triumph of the late-nineteenth-century Western imperialism in the context of catastrophic El Niño weather patterns at that time. Mike Davis tells the story with zest, anger, and insight. The global climate meets a globalizing political economy, the fundamentals of one clashing with the fundamentalisms of the other. Kenneth Pomeranz, author of The Great Divergence Lots of us talk about writing 'world history' and 'interdisciplinary history': here is the genuine article. Amartya Sen,ĭavis's range is stunning.He combines political economy, meteorology, and ecology with vivid narratives to create a book that is both a gripping read and a major conceptual achievement. Davis has given us a book of substantial contemporary relevance as well as great historical interest.this highly informative book foes well beyond its immediate focus. ![]() |