![]() ![]() Journey to the Heart of the Abyss is the conclusion to the Light the Abyss series which began with The Light at the Bottom of the World. And if the ever-pervasive fear prevents the people from taking a stand now, the abyss could stay in the dark forever. But as these long-buried truths finally begin to surface, so, too, do the authorities’ terrible future plans. ![]() And, as Leyla and her friends fight to uncover the startling truths about their world, she discovers her own shocking past-and the horrifying secrets behind her father’s abduction and arrest. The Light at the Bottom of the World is her debut novel and the first book in the Light The Abyss duology out now from Little, Brown. Now separated from the boy who has her heart and labeled the nation’s number one enemy, Leyla must risk illegal travel through unchartered waters in her quest for the truth behind her father's arrest.Īcross Britain, the fallout from Leyla's actions has escalated tensions between Anthropoid and non-Anthropoid communities, bringing them to an all-time high. As Leyla celebrates his return, she must grapple with the pain of losing Ari. ![]() Leyla McQueen has finally reunited with her father after breaking him out of Broadmoor, the illegal government prison-but his freedom comes at a terrible cost. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Healy further explains why these trends have basically ended the possibility of universal health care in the United States and elsewhere around the world. These developments have tied the survival of pharmaceutical companies to the development of blockbuster drugs, so that they must overhype benefits and deny real hazards. Healy, who was the first to draw attention to the now well-publicized suicide-inducing side effects of many anti-depressants, attributes our current state of affairs to three key factors: product rather than process patents on drugs, the classification of certain drugs as prescription-only, and industry-controlled drug trials. Summary: "This searing indictment, David Healy's most comprehensive and forceful argument against the pharmaceuticalization of medicine, tackles problems in health care that are leading to a growing number of deaths and disabilities. ![]() ![]() ![]() I only made it to one minute… We argued the entire four-hour flight to his hometown, failed to make a convincing impression with the welcoming press, and right when I was about to knock that arrogant look off his face in real life? He purposely dropped his bath towel in front of me, distracting me with his nine-inch c*ck to “show me who the bigger person was” in our relationship. ![]() I signed my name and started counting down the seconds to when I would never have to deal with his special brand of ass-holery again. I definitely didn’t need to think twice about this. Just pretend to love each other for the press, even though I’ve secretly wanted to knock that sexy smirk off his face since the first day we met. The rules were pretty simple: No intimate kissing, no actual sex. If I agreed, he would let me out of my employment contract with a “very generous” severance package. ![]() Wolf of Wall Street, came to me with an offer I couldn’t refuse: Sign my name on the dotted line and pretend to be his fiancée for one month. I should’ve never agreed to this arrangement… Thirty days ago, my boss-Mr. ![]() ![]() ![]() Thus, ancient works continually disappear from European libraries.Ĭhapter 3 discusses the philosophy behind Lucretius’ poem. Much of the old literature has long since been copied by Christian monks onto parchment, but over the centuries the monks have forgotten the importance of these texts, and some parchments are erased and reused. However, time is running out for some of the ancient works. This inspires further searches by a new breed of scholars, the humanists, who want to learn more about the ideas and beliefs of classical writers. The Swerve is the story of how that happens.Ĭhapters 1 and 2 describe how, in the 1300s, ancient tomes long lost are brought back to life, beginning with the rediscovery of Titus Livius’ History of Rome. ![]() It describes the ideas of an ancient sect, the Epicureans, whose beliefs will overturn many of the medieval church’s most cherished tenets and remake the western world. Poggio scours Europe and finds many such manuscripts one of these is a long and beautiful poem by Titus Lucretius Carus, On the Nature of Things. ![]() ![]() In 1417, papal secretary Poggio Bracciolini sets out on a search for the lost books of the Roman Empire. Most of the literary works of ancient Greeks and Romans are lost through neglect or destruction the rest lie unused in the moldy recesses of monastic libraries. With the collapse of the Roman Empire in 476 CE, Europe moves into the Middle Ages, and Christianity is the only permitted religion. ![]() ![]() ![]() And through it all the reader becomes ever more informed-and, because of the author’s unique voice, always entertained: “In great years Pétrus is ravishing, elegant, and rich-Ingrid Bergman in red satin.” Or, describing a Riesling: “A laser beam. Comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, and endlessly interesting, The Wine Bible is a lively course from an expert teacher, grounding the reader deeply in the fundamentalsvine-yards and varietals, climate and terroir, the nine attributes of a wine’s greatnesswhile. New to the book are wines of China, Japan, Mexico, and Slovenia. No one can describe a wine like Karen MacNeil. Karen MacNeil’s information comes directly through primary research for this second edition she has tasted more than 10,000 wines and visited dozens of wine regions around the world. Like a lively course from an expert teacher, The Wine Bible grounds the reader deeply in the fundamentals while layering on informative asides, tips, amusing anecdotes, definitions, glossaries, photos (all new for this edition), maps, labels, and recommended bottles. Announcing the completely revised and updated edition of The Wine Bible, the perennial bestselling wine book praised as “The most informative and entertaining book I’ve ever seen on the subject” (Danny Meyer), “A guide that has all the answers” (Bobby Flay), “Astounding” (Thomas Keller), and “A magnificent masterpiece of wine writing” (Kevin Zraly). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Warning: Our sexy threesome is back for their happy ending. And the trio in the fight of their lives to repair their unconventional bonds. ![]() And Chris gets a disappointing-but not exactly unexpected-reaction when he contacts his parents with the news.Īs worry nibbles at the edges of their happiness, fate is poised to tear it to shreds, leaving a loving foundation three years in the making cracking under the weight of grief and guilt. Does that mean he’s too damaged to be a good role model? Kassidy is at a critical point in her career, working long hours on a high-profile project. Their polyamorous relationship has blossomed, and there’s more than enough love to go around for their long-awaited little “Belly Bean”. When the pregnancy test turns positive, Kassidy, Dag and Chris are thrilled they’re going to be parents at last. Sometimes the darkest nights produce the brightest stars. ![]() ![]() ![]() But perhaps the key to his popularity lies in his unmistakeable pride in all things Scottish, standing out in his poetry like a Highland cow on the Royal Mile! In a life sadly cut short through illness at just 37, Burns composed an enormous volume of work that endures and inspires to this day.īoth prolific and talented as a writer, Burns was able to use contrasting themes of passion, romance, humour, and tradition and weave them together in ways that appealed to the emotions and senses of all kinds of audiences. Just as well then that January 25 th is an important date in our calendar – tonight we celebrate Burns Night!īurns Night celebrates the life of Robert Burns, arguably the most iconic figure of Scottish poetry and literature, who was born on this day in 1759. ![]() ![]() Though it’s only been a month since Christmas, January can sometimes feel like it goes on an eternity (this year more than most!). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She was a woman who felt an incredible connection to the sea and often wrote very poignantly about how she loved it, but “Inland” is unique in that it addresses her horror of being taken away from the water. I wouldn’t know where to begin writing a book like that - the idea of constructing an entire fantasy world is incredibly daunting to me - but I kept wondering if there might be a way through those books to the kind of story I did want to tell.Īt that point, I began thinking a lot about a poem, “Inland,” by Edna St. When I first started circling the idea of this book, it was because I was trying to put my own twist on the supernatural romances which, for better or for worse, are such a staple of YA. ![]() ![]() But is she really what she claims to be-a genius at deducting? Or is Al right and she is not be trusted? No one knows how she does it, but it’s brought her fortune, renown and even a title. ![]() She’s apprehended Jack the Ripper and solved countless other cold-case crimes. When Lady Law, the most notorious private detective in Britain, offers to investigate the case pro bono, Julia jumps at the chance-even against the advice of Constable Al Grant, who takes her protection surprisingly to heart. But part-time airship waitress and music hall dancer Julia Bairstow is shattered by her sister’s murder. In a time of grand airships and steam-powered cars, the death of a penniless young maid will hardly make the front page. Never one to stymie himself, Rob tackled the new Steampunk genre and produced a well-plotted mystery that keeps the reader guessing. His critically acclaimed books range from erotica to science fiction. Archive for February 25th, 2011 Steampunk – It’s All the Rageīritish author Robert Appleton is a creative genius. ![]() ![]() His bed overflowing with cards, Blue sets out to deliver a yellow card with purple polka dots and a shiny purple heart to Hen, one with a shiny fuchsia heart to Pig, a big, shiny, red heart-shaped card to Horse, and so on. Little Blue Truck feels, well, blue when he delivers valentine after valentine but receives nary a one. Children who appreciate Corduroy-and know their way around a laundromat-will be acritically pleased, as they should be. So Corduroy acquires a pocket-where Lisa puts a card with his name. "Why did you wander away?" she asks and, speaking freely, he tells her. He barely escapes a toasting in the dryer, enjoys a soap-flake mountainslide, and winds up "caged" in an empty laundry basket-where he's spotted when his worried girl Lisa returns the next morning. ![]() ![]() In search of the makings of a pocket, Corduroy crawls into a bag of damp laundry, and, taken for lost, is left behind overnight. But what happens in the laundromat thereafter, just-horrors!-might. ![]() To that extent, and in that respect, this new book about Corduroy is less simple, assured, and satisfying than its predecessor. The overall-clad stuffed bear who in Corduroy (1968) was unmistakably in need of a shoulder-strap button is put in the position here of overhearing about pockets-the lack of which he hasn't noticed in the absence of a need. ![]() |