5/9/2023 0 Comments Betsy schow books in order"A cute adventure with romance set in a world full of fairy-tale mash-ups. dynamic and relatable heroines with snark. Now it's up to Dorthea and her pixed off prince to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz and undo the curse.before it releases the wickedest witch of all and spells The End for the world of Story.įast-paced and delightfully unique, Spelled is perfect for readers looking for: Trying to fix her prince problem by wishing on a (cursed) star royally backfires, leaving the kingdom in chaos and her parents stuck in some place called Kansas. But a forced marriage to the not-so-charming prince Kato is so not what Dorthea had in mind for her enchanted future. Sure, being the crown princess of Emerald has its perks-like Glenda Original ball gowns and Hans Christian Louboutin heels. Somewhere over the rainbow, all spell is about to break loose in the first installment of this clever and hilarious YA fairy tale retelling trilogy, perfect for fans of Dorothy Must Die and Jen Calonita's Fairy Tale Reform School seriesįairy Tale Survival Rule #32: If you find yourself at the mercy of a wicked witch, sing a romantic ballad and wait for your Prince Charming to save the day.
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We arrived in the Modern Age and came to the instant that Christopher Columbus and his crew are about to return from their first trip to the new conquered lands. We advance to the year 1,000 approximately to witness how the vikings are in the period of their maximum expansion in Europe., but could we imagine their arrival in America in the middle of the Middle Ages? C., to attend the moment when Tutankhamun, a teenage pharaoh who rules one of the most splendid empires of the Ancient Age, dies unexpectedly! We moved to Ancient Egypt, towards the 14th century. We started in the Upper Paleolithic, accompanying a tribe of Cro-Magnon Man, which penetrates the cave of Lascaux (France), in full glaciation, uniquely and exclusively. With "Vikings in America: And other historical events" we embark on an exciting journey through history: 5/8/2023 0 Comments The hot zone richardDawn Olivieri as Dani Toretti, an FBI behaviorist. Ian Colletti as Chris Moore, a new FBI agent.Dylan Baker as Ed Copak, a senior FBI agent.Daniel Dae Kim as Matthew Ryker, an FBI agent specializing in microbiology, who fears other types of attacks will follow those of September 11.Tony Goldwyn as Bruce Edwards Ivins, a microbiologist whose assistance with the FBI draws attention to himself as a suspect in the 2001 anthrax attacks.Nancy Jaax, an Army veterinary pathologist The season, also consisting of six episodes, aired from November 28 to November 30, 2021. The second season, titled The Hot Zone: Anthrax, focuses on the 2001 anthrax attacks, just weeks after September 11. The season was positively reviewed, and renewed for a second season. Jaax, a veterinary pathologist, first identifies the ebolavirus after it appears in monkeys in a Primate Quarantine Facility in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. Army scientist Nancy Jaax who is confronted the possibility of a potentially deadly outbreak of Ebola. The first season, consisting of six episodes, aired from May 27 to May 29, 2019, and was intended as a miniseries. The Hot Zone is an American anthology drama television series, based on the 1994 non-fiction book of the same name by Richard Preston and airing on National Geographic. 5/8/2023 0 Comments Bell hooks on teachingThis is the rare book about teachers and students that dares to raise questions about eros and rage, grief and reconciliation, and the future of teaching itself. Teaching students to "transgress" against racial, sexual, and class boundaries in order to achieve the gift of freedom is, for hooks, the teacher's most important goal.īell hooks speaks to the heart of education today: how can we rethink teaching practices in the age of multiculturalism? What do we do about teachers who do not want to teach, and students who do not want to learn? How should we deal with racism and sexism in the classroom?įull of passion and politics, Teaching to Transgress combines a practical knowledge of the classroom with a deeply felt connection to the world of emotions and feelings. In Teaching to Transgress,bell hooks-writer, teacher, and insurgent black intellectual-writes about a new kind of education, education as the practice of freedom. "After reading Teaching to Transgress I am once again struck by bell hooks's never-ending, unquiet intellectual energy, an energy that makes her radical and loving." - Paulo Freire 5/8/2023 0 Comments Cyrano taï marc le thanhLe Ciel n'en fait qu'a sa tete, Jean Luc Moreau (author), Rebecca Dautremer (illustrator) (2005) It was awarded the Prix Sorciere (Witch Prize) in 2003.Ĭyrano, Tai-Marc Lethanh (author), Rebecca Dautremer (illustrator) (2005)īabayaga, Taï-Marc Lethanh (author), Rébecca Dautremer (illustrator) L'Amoureux, a story she wrote herself, is a moving tale about love and children, that was recently adapted for the stage and performed by children. Her books are a real success for children between 3 and 11 years old. Rebecca's recipe is : warm colours and precise drawings. Inspired by fairy tales, she offers new and more entertaining stories, featuring Babayaga, an ogress, a funny Cyrano, and weird princesses like P tsec and Quart de Lune. 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"This is a brave book that handles complicated and sensitive topics honestly and, at times, with humor." * Publishers Weekly * Rather, some assembly is always required. But more than that, it is a reminder that self-acceptance does not come ready-made with a manual and spare parts. Some Assembly Required is a true coming-of-age story about knocking down obstacles and embracing family, friendship, and first love. In his captivatingly witty, honest voice, Arin reveals the challenges he faced as a boy in a girl's body, the humiliation and anger he felt after getting kicked out of his private school, and all the changes both mental and physical-he experienced once his transition began. In this revolutionary first-of-its-kind memoir, Arin Andrews details the journey that led him to make the life-transforming decision to undergo gender reassignment as a high school junior. Now with a reading group guide and an all-new afterword from the author! Seventeen-year-old Arin Andrews shares all the hilarious, painful, and poignant details of undergoing gender reassignment as a high school student in this winning first-of-its-kind memoir. 5/8/2023 0 Comments The city of brass a novelBut when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, during one of her cons, she learns that even the cleverest of schemes can have deadly consequences.įorced to flee Cairo, Dara and Nahri journey together across hot, windswept sands teeming with creatures of fire and rivers where the mythical marid sleep, past ruins of once-magnificent human metropolises and mountains where the circling birds of prey are more than what they seem, to Daevabad, the legendary city of brass. She makes her living swindling Ottoman nobles, hoping to one day earn enough to change her fortunes. On the streets of eighteenth-century Cairo, Nahri is a con woman of unsurpassed skill. Chakraborty perfect for fans of The Golem and the Jinni, The Grace of Kings, and Uprooted, in which the future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests in the hands of a clever and defiant young con artist with miraculous healing gifts.įeaturing a stepback and extra content including a bonus scene and an excerpt from The Kingdom of Copper. Step into The City of Brass, the spellbinding debut from S. *Finalist for the British Fantasy Award: Best Newcomer *Nominated for the Locus Award: Best First Novel *Finalist for the World Fantasy Award: Best Novel NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal Vulture The Verge SYFYWire 5/7/2023 0 Comments Lamb the gospel of biffHe describes the escapades of the Son of God - from his time as a stone-cutter's apprentice in Nazareth to his journeys to modern-day Afghanistan, China, and India in search of the magi who attended his birth to his return to his homeland to gather his disciples and fulfill his destiny. While negotiating the terrors, curiosities, and conveniences of modern life, Biff transcribes the untold story of his and Josh's youth. Lamb is the story of Biff writing his and his buddy Jesus Christ's (aka Joshua's) story it's the hilarious inside scoop on the could-be origins of hundreds of tales we recognize from the Bible and from popular culture. What do we really know about the Messiah's formative years? Enter Christopher Moore's Biff, resurrected by the angel Raziel and held captive in a New York City hotel room until he records a new gospel. But until he really started getting the word of God out there, there's little recorded information about his life. We know all about Christ's birth, and even more about Christ's death. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal 5/7/2023 0 Comments The fury and dark reunionBut will his thirst for revenge against Stefan poison his triumph? Or can they come together to face one final battle? But slowly he begins to realize that his brother is not his only enemy.ĭamon: at last, he possesses Elena. Stefan: tormented by losing Elena, he's determined to end his feud with Damon once and for all-whatever the cost. Here's the Summary from the back of The Vampire Diaries: The Fury and Dark Reunion book:Įlena: transformed, the golden girl has become what she once feared and desired. Also I go to Carowinds this weekend, and I can't wait. well anyway, This weeks book reviews will be following the last post, it will be The Vampire Diaries: The Fury and Dark Reunion and The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Nightfall. But no worries I finished all my work Monday because online classes are rather easy. Which kind of sucks seeing as i have some online classes. Thank God my computer/internet works at home, because at school we have no connection because of the storms going on. I know I didn't do a book review last week, so this week I will do two. |