![]() ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, an ultra-secret British intelligence unit tracked Schwieger’s U-boat, but told no one. Germany, however, was determined to change the rules of the game, and Walther Schwieger, the captain of Unterseeboot-20, was happy to oblige. But the Lusitania was one of the era’s great transatlantic “Greyhounds”-the fastest liner then in service-and her captain, William Thomas Turner, placed tremendous faith in the gentlemanly strictures of warfare that for a century had kept civilian ships safe from attack. For months, German U-boats had brought terror to the North Atlantic. The passengers were surprisingly at ease, even though Germany had declared the seas around Britain to be a war zone. On May 1, 1915, with WWI entering its tenth month, a luxury ocean liner as richly appointed as an English country house sailed out of New York, bound for Liverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants. “Both terrifying and enthralling.”- Entertainment Weekly From the bestselling author and master of narrative nonfiction comes the enthralling story of the sinking of the Lusitania. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Obscurity to Enlightenment - A Mystery Revealed In the years since the book was originally published, hundreds of geologists and paleontologists have been investigating all aspects of how life could be driven to the brink of annihilation, and especially how life recovered afterward, providing the foundations of modern ecosystems. The new edition brings the study of the greatest mass extinction of all time thoroughly up-to-date. ![]() ![]() Benton gives his verdict at the end of the volume. Was the end-Permian event caused by the impact of a huge meteorite or comet or by prolonged volcanic eruption in Siberia? The evidence has been accumulating, and Michael J. When Life Nearly Died documents not only what happened during this gigantic mass extinction, but also the recent renewal of the idea of catastrophism: the theory that changes in the earth's crust were brought about suddenly in the past by phenomena that cannot be observed today. It is far less widely understood that a much greater catastrophe took place at the end of the Permian period 251 million years ago: at least 90 percent of life on earth was destroyed. ![]() Today it is common knowledge that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteorite impact 65 million years ago that killed half of all species then living. ![]() ![]() ![]() I especially loved the piece of black cake that was right under the almond paste. The black cake made for weddings always had a layer of almond paste and royal icing on top, then adorned with little silver sugar beads. Growing up, I remember having black cake at weddings and Christmas time. When baking, my home is fragranced with the cake's citrusy notes. The fruit mixture is added to cake batter along with aromatic flavorings and warm spices. Prunes, currants, raisins, and glaced cherries are chopped finely then soaked in red wine and dark rum for months and years on end. If you've never had this cake, at first glance it may resemble that of a chocolate cake, but the deep dark color comes from the main ingredient- dried macerated fruits. This beloved rum soaked fruit cake is highly revered and sought after during Christmas time as well as weddings and celebrations. Famous for its uniquely dense texture, dark color, rich and robust taste this is the cake that takes the cake. ![]() ![]() ![]() The first novel of the series was titled ‘The Secret’ and was published in the year 1992 by the Pocket Books publishing house. This series consists of 3 novels published between the years 19. ![]() And it was soon apparent to the entire Highlands clan that their brusque, gallant laird had surrendered his heart completely. Julie has written a total of 5 novel series’, one of which is the Highlands’ Lairds. Yet when King John demanded that she remarry and selected a bridegroom for her-it seemed she must acquiesce, until her beloved foster brother suggested she wed his friend, the handsome Scottish warrior Gabriel MacBain.Īt first Johanna was shy, but as Gabriel tenderly revealed the splendid pleasures they would share, she came to suspect that she was falling in love with her gruff new husband. Garwood endows SAVING GRACE with a first-rate setting. Only sixteen, already she possessed a strength of will that impressed all who looked past her golden-haired beauty. The News-Commercial (Collins, MS) 'Fans of Julie Garwood's highly amusing light-hearted romps. When Lady Johanna learned that she was a widow, she vowed she would never marry again. a woman whose life would be transformed by the rare, unexpected gift of love. Most Recommended Books presents the Julie Garwood series written by Julie Garwood. ![]() A woman determined to fight for her freedom. ![]() ![]() ![]() The perception of Long as a racial egalitarian was articulated by T. Many buildings at Louisiana State University or LSU ("Go in dumb, come out dumb too", said Randy Newman) are named for members of his administration. That charge fails to stand up to even cursory scrutiny.Įven his death could not stop the corruption and political framework he put in place it lasted for decades. More recent critics have accused him of anti-Semitism through what can only be described as guilt by indirect association, attributed to one of his acolytes being Nazi Gerald L. ![]() His supporters responded that he was no more corrupt than his counterparts in state governments outside the northern tier of states in the U.S. Long's opponents attacked him as being corrupt and dictatorial. They were correct to worry because he fully intended to soak the rich. His campaign slogan "Every Man a King" gave popular expression to wealth redistribution policies that they found distressing. Long's unabashed economic egalitarianism, cornpone humor and growing national popularity during the Great Depression rankled economic and political elites in both major political parties. ![]() ![]() ![]() And when you find yourself clapping your hands or tapping your feet, you know you’ve found poetry with a beat! Like Poetry Speaks to Children, the New York Times Bestselling classic poetry book and CD that started it all, Hip Hop Speaks to Children is meant to be the beginning of a journey of discovery. But either way, make no mistake, poetry is as vibrant and exciting as it gets. ![]() Sometimes it is obvious sometimes it is hidden. Poetry can have both a rhyme and a rhythm. Diane Chen, School Library Journal blog "Practically Paradise" - Hip Hop Speaks to Children is a celebration of poetry with a beat. Teachers will be encouraged to allow the artists to speak to children. Children will be encouraged to put their words to poetry and beats. Together, this book is a treasure of which you cannot get enough. NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND INCLUDED IN THE BOOKLIST TOP 10 ART BOOKS FOR YOUTH! Our consensus is Hip Hop Speaks to Children is the most essential poetry purchase to make this year. ![]() ![]() Read the opening foreword by Lydia Davis, and you’ll have no choice but to dive into the stories and then, well, you’re hooked with that voice, especially after you reach the wickedly funny title story (the fourth). Then she suddenly brings you back and knocks the wind out of you with one of her singular last lines.” Each of her stories unfolds in such unexpected ways you nearly forget where the tale has begun. ![]() ![]() She can transport you from the alcoholics of El Paso to the inmates of Oakland as easily as she can make you believe she was capable of loading a lethal dose into her addict husband’s syringe before going to the hospital to deliver his child. Geohegan: “The moves she makes in her fiction shadow the peripatetic nature of intimate conversation, and in turn, her peripatetic life. As art.Īs Elizabeth Geoghegan put it so beautifully in her piece in The Paris Review, it’s the voice that pulls you in. I think anyone interested in writing should read A Manual for Cleaning Women if only to realize that everyday life is observable and transformable as engaging prose. ![]() ![]() ![]() Pictured above is bride Emma O'Sullivan with her husband Kieron Murphy and his parents Matthew and Denise. People said it was the best wedding they'd been to in a long time.' Said the groom's mum, Denise: 'It was a lovely suprise. The wedding reception was held in the Lyrath Estate hotel in Kilkenny, where guests were given an extra special treat when Chris de Burgh himself got up with the band and did a stint. Burgh Brides A Twisted Fairy Tale was the Theme of This Engagement Session Twisted Dead Trees, Snow, and a Black Lace Dress were the Perfect Details for A. It was the last thing Elene Fitzhugh intended. ![]() Brought together by unfortunate circumstances, the bride Elene was awful. The calmest and wisest brother, Geoffrey, was chosen to be the husband by a drawing of straws. Thats the order the King has given the de Burgh family. On the day, the bridesmaids duties were carried out by Laura Ainsgough and Nicola Lynch, while the best man was Alan Donoghue and groomsman was Nial Mullin. A woman who killed her husband in their bed on their wedding night must be made a wife. Kieron is well known i n North Wicklow a s he is a Detective Garda based in Shankill. The couple, who live in Enniskerry with their four-monthold son Ryan, are good friends with Chris de Burgh and the ent ire Davison family. ![]() Kieron Murphy, the only son of Denise and Matthew Murphy from Wexford, married his beautiful fiancé Emma O'Sullivan, the daughter of Helen and Tom O'Sullivan from Bray, in St. ![]() ![]() ![]() One of the film’s most famous bits of dialogue originates not from the minds of Chandler and Wilder, but Cain’s novella. And, I’m happy to say, this little book Double Indemnity (which can be easily read in an afternoon) is every bit as suspenseful and enjoyable as its adaptation. His bibliography also includes The Postman Always Rings Twice and Mildred Pierce. I had high expectations for the novel not only due to my long-time love of the film, but also my previous experiences reading this author, James M. I was elated to come across an Avon pocket paperback at an antique shop in March, and jumped at the chance to read the source material of one of my favorite films. Originally published in 1943, the serialized tale of insurance and murder would later be published in paperback. ![]() Credit, of course, must be shared with screenwriter Raymond Chandler and co-writer/director Billy Wilder, but Cain’s eight-part novel in Liberty magazine was the story’s origin. One of Barbara Stanwyck’s best, one of film noir’s best, one of classic Hollywood’s best… it’s a much-loved film, and worthy of every bit of praise heaped upon it. I’m sure most of you have at least seen the adaptation, but in the event that you haven’t, or have seen the film but would like to keep the book shrouded in mystery, read with caution!ĭouble Indemnity is a film that needs no introduction. **WARNING: This post will contain some spoilers for both the novella Double Indemnity and its film adaptation. ![]() ![]() ![]() When I finished I wanted to go right away and read the Book of Mormon and see how well the book followed the events that actually happened (well I am really going to do that after I finish this review). From how he thought all the heroes of the Book of Mormon would have acted to the general feel of the culture at the time. I thought the author did everything almost pitch perfect. Jim with his sense of adventure and Garth with all his knowledge of the Book of Mormon made this team priceless. I absolutely thought that the main characters, Jim and Garth, were the perfect match to go back to the time of the Nephites and Lamanites. ![]() A lot of the funny moments wouldn't make sense and it's always a shame not to get a good joke. Of course you can read it if your aren't but I doubt that it would be as entertaining. I should also mention that this is really a book for people who already are LDS members. ![]() It's geared towards middle school aged boys, but I can say (at least in my case) it didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. Granted this book really isn't for everybody. This was the first word that came to my mind when I finished. ![]() |