![]() ![]() ![]() By showcasing the stark choices before us-between equality or oligarchy, individuality or totality, truth and falsehood-Snyder restores our understanding of the basis of our way of life, offering a way forward in a time of terrible uncertainty. In this forceful and unsparing work of contemporary history, Snyder goes beyond the headlines to expose the true nature of the threat to democracy. While countries like Poland and Hungary have made hard turns towards authoritarianism, the electoral upsets of 2016 revealed the citizens of the US and UK in revolt against their countries' longstanding policies and values.īut this threat to the West also presents an opportunity to better understand the pillars of our own political order. ![]() In the last six years, it has creeped from east to west as nationalism inflames Europe, abetted by Russian propaganda and cyberwarfare. Authoritarianism first returned in Russia, as Putin developed a political system dedicated solely to the consolidation and exercise of power. Observers declared the end of history, confident in a peaceful, globalized future. With the end of the Cold War, the victory of liberal democracy was thought to be absolute. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() The Summoning is the first in a planned trilogy for teenagers, but it is set, I think, in the same fantasyverse as Armstrong's highly successful adult series Women of the Otherworld. And when fellow patients Simon and Liz start to show similarly unbelievable abilities, Chloe finds herself in a situation beyond her control in more ways than one. ![]() To her shock, Chloe is diagnosed as schizophrenic. And when she eventually breaks down and causes a scene at school, she's sent off to Lyle House, a home for disturbed adolescents. These ghosts don't hover past they demand her attention. Chloe wants to be a film director and she's enrolled at an arts school and spends her days happily making movies in her head.īut when she starts seeing ghosts, Chloe's life de-rails. As much as she likes her Aunt Lauren, she misses her mother who died when Chloe was very young. She'd like her hard-working father to pay more attention to her. She likes boys but not as much as peer pressure makes her pretend to. Richardson.Ĭhloe Saunders is a normal teenager. You may be looking for the similarly named The Summoning by E.E. The supernatural elements take too long to get going, however, and there's an annoying cliffhanger ending. ![]() Armstrong very successfully taps into the teen psyche and the characters are both interesting and fully-fleshed. Summary: The first in a trilogy set in the same fantasyverse as Armstrong's Otherworld series. ![]() ![]() Ranger's Apprentice has won numerous awards, including Aurealis Awards and the Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book. Over 15 million copies have been sold worldwide. Ten years later, in 2004, Flanagan published The Ruins of Gorlan – the first book in the original Ranger's Apprentice series. Ranger's Apprentice writer John Flanagan was once a screenwriter who co-created the hit '80s TV series Hey Dad! He originally wrote the short stories which became Ranger's Apprentice to get his son Michael interested in reading. ![]() Zappa uses several accents to give life to each character. His animated, exciting pace makes the listener feel breathless as Will overcomes ever-increasing odds. Narrator William Zappa is the perfect storyteller for this world, bringing it to life in a vivid and intense pause-resistant way. They value honour, community and courage over all else.Īt its heart, Rangers Apprentice is the story of a boy turning into a man, with Will learning to defend his kingdom against seemingly insurmountable odds. This epic fantasy series is set in a medieval world, where the Rangers are skilled fighters who protect the king and villagers. ![]() ![]() Instead, he becomes a Ranger's apprentice to the mysterious Halt. ![]() He hopes to honour his legacy by getting selected for Battleschool training but is too small and is rejected. Fifteen-year-old orphan Will believes his father died a mighty warrior. ![]() ![]() ![]() “I have a sister, but she’s older than me and we look nothing alike. Your hair was up to here!” He chopped at the base of his skull. ![]() “You were wearing grey slacks and a black top with little gold lines on it. ![]() He had a disagreeable expression on his face, a look halfway between fear and anger. Jean, confused, wants to know what he’s talking about. One day one of her regular customers, Mr Ronan, questions her ability to change clothing and hairstyles in a matter of minutes. When the book opens we meet first person narrator Jean Mason, who is married with two children and runs a bookstore in downtown Toronto. The opening chapters have all the hallmarks of a mystery thriller, but mid-way through it takes a dramatic turn and becomes a wonderful examination of mental illness, consciousness, identity and the blurring of lines between truth, reality and imagination. ![]() But when I picked up this book - ordered on import from Canada (there doesn’t even seem to be a UK publication date) - I discovered that it’s so-called billing wasn’t entirely correct.īellevue Square is one of those novels that starts off as one thing before it morphs into another. When I found out that Michael Redhill’s Bellevue Square was billed as a thriller, I wondered how it had slipped onto this year’s Giller Prize shortlist, which is primarily for literary fiction. Fiction – hardcover Doubleday Canada 262 pages 2017. ![]() ![]() ![]() Considering the contributions of related sciences such as palaeoclimatology, geochronology, systematics, genetics, and developmental biology, Wood explores our latest understandings of our own evolution. The combination of ancient and modern human DNA has contributed to discoveries of new taxa, as well as the suggestion of 'ghost' taxa whose fossil records still remain to be discovered. Human Evolution A Very Short Introduction - The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly Newly discovered fossil evidence is adding ever more pieces to. In this new edition he discusses how ancient DNA studies have revolutionized how we view the recent (post-550 ka) human evolution, and the process of speciation. ![]() In this Very Short Introduction Bernard Wood traces the history of palaeoanthropology from its beginnings in the eighteenth century to the very latest fossil finds. Newly discovered fossil evidence is adding ever more pieces to the puzzle of our past, whilst revolutionary technological advances in the study of ancient DNA are completely reshaping theories of early human populations and migrations. Human Evolution: A Very Short Introduction traces the history of palaeoanthropology from its beginnings in the 18th century to the very latest fossil finds. The study of human evolution is advancing rapidly. ![]() ![]() ![]() Life changes for Maud when she goes out West to live with her father and his new wife and daughter. Then again, Maud isn’t sure she wants to settle down with a boy-her dreams of being a writer are much more important. If only he weren’t a Baptist her Presbyterian grandparents would never approve. Luckily, she has a teacher to believe in her, and good friends to support her, including Nate, the Baptist minister’s stepson and the smartest boy in the class. Her grandfather has strong opinions about a woman’s place in the world, and they do not include spending good money on college. ![]() But living with her grandparents on Prince Edward Island, she worries that this dream will never come true. This was such a fantastic place centered pick and as an Anne of Green Gables / AnnE (Netflix) fan I was really excited to pick this up this year.Īs always you can join the Paper & Glam Book Club live every LAST Thursday of the month at 6 pm PT over on Youtube or join us throughout the month over on Goodreads.įourteen-year-old Lucy Maud Montgomery-Maud to her friends-has a dream: to go to college and, just like her idol, Louisa May Alcott, become a writer. Told in three distinct parts, this novel examined what it means to be a woman, a writer, and how to combine the two. ![]() This month we picked up Maud by Melanie J. ![]() ![]() The novel Uller Uprising is the clearest example of this, being based on the Sepoy Mutiny. ![]() Piper’s stories fall into two camps: stark space opera, such as Space Viking, or stories of cultural conflict or misunderstanding, such as Little Fuzzy or the Paratime stories.Ī running theme in his work is that history repeats itself past events will have direct and clear analogues in the future. He is best known for his extensive Terro-Human Future History series of stories and a shorter series of “Paratime” alternate history tales. He wrote many short stories and several novels. ![]() Henry Beam Piper (March 23, 1904-c. November 6, 1964) was an American science fiction author. ![]() ![]() ![]() But when it fell to them to sell the sausage, they assumed, no doubt correctly, that they had to come up with all sorts of high-minded reasons why every link was lip-smackingly good. ![]() ![]() They thought it was absurd and offensive that flyspecks like Rhode Island and Delaware should have equal weight in the upper house with colossi like Virginia and Pennsylvania. They’re newspaper op-ed pieces, written in haste to sell a particular set of compromises, some of which their authors had adamantly opposed and accepted only with the greatest reluctance.įor example, James Madison and Alexander Hamilton both hated the so-called equality of the states in the Senate. The Federalist Papers-so often quoted to rationalize governmental stasis and congressional gridlock-are almost always treated as secular scripture. ![]() ![]() ![]() I feel like most young adults feel this dread when it comes to establishing a career and life for themselves when they’re young. We see her struggling to figure out a career and see her constantly expecting the worst, in fear that everything she cares about will crumble around her. Martin’s Publishing GroupĪugust is relatable to most early 20-year-olds, especially myself. “One Last Stop” was published in June 2021, right at the start of Pride Month. August begins to settle down in the city. But once she gets involved in the drag queen community and meets her roommates and a gorgeous woman on the train, she begins to do the unexpected. Before her move, August was determined to never get too comfortable in one place. When a pessimistic August Landry arrives in New York City for college, she plans to go about her closed-off life and stick to herself. ![]() I was so eager to get to the end and figure out the resolutions to the characters’ problems, I couldn’t put the book down. Even though the plot is introduced relatively early in the book, McQuiston keeps you wanting to know more. McQuiston’s novel took me on an emotional train ride, to say the least. This time-slip romantic comedy novel features the charm and opportunity New York City has to offer while highlighting the vulnerability of first loves within the city. ![]() In her second romance novel “One Last Stop,” Casey McQuiston creates a story full of human connections, sassy banter and a deep understanding of queer history and community. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Friendly but not an oversharer.Īs organizational consultants and regular people, we know what it's like to experience uncomfortable emotions at work - everything from mild jealousy and insecurity to panic and rage. We're expected to be authentic but not too authentic. The modern workplace can be an emotional minefield, filled with confusing power structures and unwritten rules. Should you accept your colleague's request to follow you on Instagram? ![]() How do you enjoy a holiday without obsessing over your inbox? How do you stop the office grouch ruining your day? 'A must-read' Susan Cain, author of Quietį's Top 10 Business Book of 2019 'Full of lively illustrations and practical examples to show how you can harness emotions to become more creative, collaborative and productive' Adam Grant, author of Originals ![]() |