5/13/2023 0 Comments Eye of the needle novelWhen Faber goes to his lodging to relay what he has learned, his call is interrupted by his landlady, a lonely woman looking for company. He is posing as a railway depot associate in London, observing the passage of troops through the city’s infrastructure in order to approximate Allied military decisions. It introduces the antagonist Henry Faber, a notorious spy for Germany who uses a stiletto as his murder weapon. The success of this deception relied on the trust of every involved member of the FUSAG. The fictional FUSAG, or First United States Army Group, was created by the Allies it used props to direct the Germans’ attention to Calais and away from Normandy, the intended point of attack. A foreword provides a historical background, describing Operation Fortitude, a counterintelligence measure taken by the Allied Powers during World War II to misinform the Germans about the location of D-Day’s attack site. It also characterizes the British MI5’s struggle to capture the antagonist Henry Faber, who is aptly nicknamed “The Needle.” The novel uses real World War II-era events, places, and names, creating a blend of fact and fiction that passes as plausible in this era of unprecedented deception and international turmoil. Its title references the difficulty of the precise task of threading a needle. Prolific Welsh novelist Ken Follett’s psychological thriller novel Eye of the Needle (1978), seminal in the spy genre, which heavily utilizes suspense, became highly popular in the decade it was published.
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5/13/2023 0 Comments The river is wide pat conroyPoliticians and the press often like to blame the ills of public education on teachers.While he could and did have an impact on the children’s lives, what might he or others have done to improve the lives of the adults on Yamacraw?.Trace the evolution of Conroy’s racial views and attitudes throughout the book.Why is it so important to Conroy that the children see and experience the outside world? If you were to design a field trip for them, where would you take them and why?. Are they effective? Why or why not? How would they work today in our educational culture of testing and accountability? Conroy uses some unorthodox teaching methods with his students.How has modernization affected other rural or remote places like Yamacraw?.Would today’s litigation-obsessed society allow teachers to do the things that Pat does for his students? Why or why not?.To what extent have we moved beyond the racism and segregation of the 1960s, in society and in our schools? How far do we still have to go?. Brown was ashamed to be black, why did she teach on Yamacraw? Were there any instances when you thought Pat should have listened to her? Conroy’s untimely death on March 4, 2016, drew family. He was a very good ear, novelist Cassandra King says of Pat Conroy, the friendly giant of Southern fiction and her late husband. 5/13/2023 0 Comments The Duke in My Bed by Amelia Grey"Amelia Grey lights up the pages with humor and passion. "Amelia Grey lights up the pages with humor and passion." But why does her opponent have to be a divinely handsome scoundrel? And so sweetly, irresistibly seductive. From bestselling author Amelia Grey comes The Duke in My Bed, a wickedly romantic tale of one reckless bachelor, five unwed sisters, and a wildly unconven. He bets that the fiery Miss Prim will not only agree to marry him, she will propose to him! With four sisters behind her, Louisa knows she can't lose. Bray, however, sees her rejection as another challenge. Miss Louisa Prim, the eldest sister, doesn't care a whit what the reckless rogue at the Heirs' Club promised her brother-she has no intention of marrying the future Duke of Drakestone. Now gamblers all over London are placing bets on whether Bray will actually go through with it. Bray is forced to agree to marry one of his challenger's five sisters-sight unseen. But the friendly wager takes an unexpected and deadly turn. From bestselling author Amelia Grey comes The Duke in My Bed, a wickedly romantic tale of one reckless bachelor, five unwed sisters, and a wildly unconventional game of love. From bestselling author Amelia Grey comes The Duke in My Bed, a wickedly romantic tale of one reckless bachelor, five unwed sisters, and a wildly unconventional game of love.Īs a notorious member of the Heirs' Club, Bray Drakestone can't resist a challenge from one of his well-heeled colleagues-especially when it involves money and horses. 5/13/2023 0 Comments When She Woke by Hillary JordanThis was a bit stunning given that DeSantis campaigned for Zeldin, and Zeldin introduced the governor at a law enforcement event held on Staten Island in February where he effusively praised DeSantis. 1 - First off came the news out of New York that Republican Lee Zeldin - who unsuccessfully ran for governor in the Empire State - was endorsing former President Donald Trump. Ron DeSantis while Biden talks about “MAGA extremists.” Meanwhile, the governor’s anticipated presidential campaign is starting off another week with some caution flags. President Joe Biden formally announced he’s running for a second term this morning and his introductory video includes an image of Florida Gov. More obstacles for DeSantis’ still-unannounced 2024 campaign 5/13/2023 0 Comments Power of geography tim marshallally and its relations with its Pacific neighbours, including China. In his view, Iran faces the choice between social liberalisation, or revolt from its young population. He predicts an arms race between the US, Russia and China to be the dominant power in outer space, similar to the Cold War nuclear arms race. The autohor considers that immigration from the Sahel to Europe will continue, that wars may break out in Ethiopia's neighbours due to their reliance on the country's water, that oil is running out in Saudi Arabia and that Britain is seeking new alliances post-Brexit. He analyses Australia's role as a U.S. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order. The areas in focus are Australia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Greece and Turkey, the Sahel (the transition zone on the edge of the Sahara desert), Ethiopia, Spain and outer space. Read reviews and buy The Power of Geography - (Politics of Place) by Tim Marshall (Hardcover) at Target. In the book, the author focuses on ten areas that he considers to be potential hotspots in the future due to their geography, for reasons including climate change, ethnic strife and competition for resources. In this episode of the Janes podcast, Tim Marshall, journalist and author of The Power of Geography, in conversation with Terry Pattar, examine how our. Ten maps that reveal the future of global power and politics: the much-anticipated sequel to the million-copy bestseller Prisoners of Geography. 5/13/2023 0 Comments Brooklynaire by sarina bowenI mean, who does that? No whips, slaps or even a "he impaled her on his wide girth"? *snorts* Listen, I'm not knocking it because I understand that sex sells, still, it's refreshing to read authors such as Bowen tell a nuanced and complex story which utilizes sex, not as a plot driver, but within the context of a loving relationship. Similarly, the wealthy guy would always get characterised as a narcissistic manwhore with S&M proclivities who is either thinking of or having sex 2-4-7 to the point it’s hard to believe they have time to, you know, actually initiate or execute billion dollar ideas. Most authors write the illusory billionaire who lacks the work ethic or lifestyle that is synonymous with those in that tax bracket. Very rarely do you get an author who writes a realistic portrayal of the billionaire character. **Even better the second time around! With a mountainous TBR shelf looming, it's almost impossible to carve time for a re-read of favourites, but I needed a swoony hero and Nate simply does it for me** 5/13/2023 0 Comments Battlepug by Mike NortonNorton: The same as anything else, really. As an artist, how do you approach an action scene? Gamma Squad: The Answer features quite a few beatings, generally handed out by our hero. I thought he understood the project well enough and let him take a stab at it. After I met Dennis years after, he thought he could make something out if it. Norton: I came up with the the concept quite a while ago, but I felt I lacked the skills to fully realize it as a story. Gamma Squad: How’d you start with Dennis Hopeless on The Answer? I understand you came up with the character first, and you and Hopeless went from there? We got a chance to talk with Norton, and he filled us in on how The Answer got started, why he enjoys drawing fistfights, and adorable pugs. Not only that, he cohosts the Crankcast, and is running both an ongoing webcomic, Battlepug, about a very familiar barbarian and his faithful snuffling doggie steed, and a limited series for Dark Horse, The Answer. Mike Norton is one of the hardest working artists in comics, working on books ranging from Runaways to Revival. The pink sandstone Palladian mansion was extensively remodelled by Drummond between 17 to the designs of James Salisbury. In 1779, Mure-Campbell's creditors forced him to sell Lawers and it was bought at auction by the London banker Henry Drummond, M.P., son of Lord Strathallan. His only son, James Mure-Campbell (who eventually became the 5th Earl of Loudoun), inherited both Lawers and their family's ancestral seat in Ayrshire, Rowallan Castle. He built Lawers in two stages first from 1724-26 and again from 1737 to 1744, but was said to have slept just one night in his new house before he was killed at the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745 during the Wars of the Austrian Succession. After peace was declared in Europe, he was elected to Parliament for Ayrshire and was appointed Groom of the Chamber to George II and Governor of Edinburgh Castle. Joining the army, he fought at the Battles of Blenheim, Oudenarde and Malplaquet. James Campbell was a younger son of the 2nd Earl of Loudoun. 5/13/2023 0 Comments The doughnut king jessie janowitzKids with the spirit of an entrepreneur will relate to the ups and downs Tris experiences in this book. This sequel to The Doughnut Fix is about growing up, family, change, and as always, doughnuts. But even with the whole town training and supporting him, Tris isn't sure he can live with what it takes to takes to win. If Tris can win "Can You Cut It," the cutthroat competitive kids' cooking show, he can get the cash to buy the machine. There's only one solution: The Belshaw Donut Robot. Petersville needs to become a tourist destination, and his shop could be a big part of it, if Tris can keep up with demand. Jessie Janowitz Narrated by: Brian Holden Try for 0.00 14.95/month after 30 days. Folks keep moving away and if they can't get people to stay, Petersville may disappear. The Doughnut King Doughnut Fix Series, Book 2 By: Jessie Janowitz Narrated by: Brian Holden Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins. And that's not the worst part, Petersville has its own supply problem-it doesn't have enough people. His doughnut business has a major supply issue. But just when things are looking up, problems start rolling in. Tris Levin thought moving from New York City to middle-of-nowhere Petersville meant life would definitely get worse.only it actually got better. Doesn't everyone love a good baking competition? If you or the kids in your life are into the hit show Nailed It! and if those kids have the entrepreneurial spirit, then this book is for you! When Tris tries to save his doughnut business and town by competing on a cooking show, will he have what a takes to win, or will he lose it all? He proposes instead that nothing could be more natural, or in fact more commendable, than acting on the old and common longing to be heard above the crowd, even- perhaps particularly-at the cost of security and sanity. Mitchell does not castigate or punish Utopia Avenue for their yearning after lights and adulation: he is kinder and more wise. The book is most alive and most compelling when Mitchell slips the surly bonds of the realist premise and lands in his own extraordinary imagined worlds. At times, the frictionless quality of the prose extends to the story itself, so that it is possible to read for several pages at a time without quite feeling that events and characters have landed on the consciousness. It is enlivened by an attentive eye for the particulars. The novel’s prose is for the most part consciously easeful and frictionless: it is a supremely readable novel, if the quality of readability is taken to be one which is difficult to achieve and a relief to encounter. Mitchell is evidently enthralled by both the romance and the practicality of music. The reader is impelled from the first by a kind of rushing, gleeful energy. Mitchell is expert at excavating the seams of loss, ambition and mere chance that lie under the edifice of fame. |