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Elder’s Idea,” published in Gilman’s own periodical, The Forerunner, readers can again encounter this witty, original, and audacious woman who dared to challenge the status quo and who created fiction that continues to be fresh and timeless.Įdited and with an Introduction by Barbara H. From “The Unexpected,” printed in Kate Field’s Washington in 1890, to such later tales as “Mrs. Noted anthologist Barbara Solomon has put together a remarkable collection of Gilman’s fiction, which includes twenty short stories and the complete text of Herland, the landmark utopian novel that remained unavailable for more than sixty years. She was also widely read, with stories in popular magazines and with dozens of books in print. Her most famous short story, the intensely personal “The Yellow Wallpaper,” was read as a horror story when first published in 1892 and then lapsed into obscurity before being rediscovered and reinterpreted by feminist scholars in the 1970s. She was also widely read, with stories in popular magazines and with dozens of books in print. At the turn of the twentieth century, Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a celebrity-acclaimed as a leader in the feminist movement and castigated for her divorce, her relinquishment of custody of her daughter, and her unconventional second marriage. Little does she know how much she’ll need to rely on her scientific expertise when the star attractions of the zoo are revealed to be 232 dragons living under electromagnetic domes in a man-made “primordial valley.” There's little action in the first hundred pages of the book while the author tries to establish the scientific plausibility of dragons that have escaped detection in the modern world. Also on the tour is CJ Cameron, who was a renowned herpetologist until an alligator attack left her scarred and wary of large reptiles. “China does big better than any other country, including America,” says New York Times columnist Seymour Wolfe, one of a handful of Americans invited by the Chinese government to tour a new zoo, a massive project to rival the Great Wall in ambition and splendor. Dragons, crocodiles and Communist Party bureaucrats abound in Reilly’s ( Scarecrow Returns, 2012, etc.) latest thriller. Author of over fifty children's stories, including the Misty of Chincoteague series, Henry's love of animals started during her childhood. Marguerite Henry inspired children all over the world with her love of animals, especially horses. This to me is a constant source of wonder and challenge." This quote was from an article about Henry published in the Washington Post on November 28, 1997, in response to a query about her drive to write about horses. And although a riding horse often weighs half a ton and a big drafter a full ton, either can be led about by a piece of string if he has been wisely trained. "It is exciting to me that no matter how much machinery replaces the horse, the work it can do is still measured in horsepower. Among the more famous of her works was Misty of Chincoteague, which was the basis for the 1961 movie Misty, and several sequel books. The author of fifty-nine books based on true stories of horses and other animals, her work has captivated entire generations of children and young adults and won several Newbery Awards and Honors. Marguerite Henry (April 13, 1902-November 26, 1997) was an American writer. The selected book of the month will have a schedule but you don't have to observe the schedule. There are specific channels for the monthly selections as well. Feel free to discuss anything in that server. We have started a Discord server for additional discussion. If you believe your post was removed in error, please contact the mods! Each book is read over the course of a month, typically with one or two check-ins each week posted by a mod.Ĭan I post about other books? Most activity is for books selected (by vote) for the current month, but you can post about any previous selection anytime.ĭon't post about other topics until you read the FAQ if you post about a random book we delete your post. Discussion schedules are posted shortly thereafter. Winners are posted a week or so before the end of the month. The book with the most upvotes is selected for the next month's read. Anyone can suggest a book to read (you DON'T have to lead the discussions if you suggest a book - the mods will do that!). How do we pick books? About halfway through each month, we create a thread for suggestions for the next month's read. 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. 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. No one can describe a wine like Karen MacNeil. New to the book are wines of China, Japan, Mexico, and Slovenia. 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). High on a mountain in the Pyrenees, the monastery of St Lazarus is a forbidding place. This Best Seller translated into four languages is a smouldering, menacingly delightful whodunnit for history buffs and lovers of the genre. This book aims to give an introduction to this path in very practical ways. For the world is always entering into the soul and the soul is always entering into the world and to develop a consciousness of this in a meditative way is the Modern Path to Meditation. The one who wishes to have spiritual experiences in our times must become his/her own guru or priest and instead of seeking seclusion they can develop an inner and outer temple by seeking to find the spirit in the world itself. This seclusion was a necessary refuge from the world that enabled the soul of the aspirant to find its connection to the spirit.Īs times have changed so too has our consciousness changed and the old meditative path which required a guru and seclusion from the world is no longer necessary. If they were found suitable they would then be allowed to enter the 'temple' or monastery, where they would embark on a life's work of exercises and daily meditative practises. In the past when a person wanted to obtain spiritual experiences or to be initiated, they would go to a priest or a guru to be assessed. I have also written the stand-alone novels Sleepaway Girls, it's companion book, Summer State of Mind and the Belles series. My first series was "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" and it followed a teen star named Kaitlin Burke who struggled with the fame game. I love writing novels for teens (and for savvy grown ups who know that YA rocks at any age). I wanted to be an author for young readers, which I am! I wanted a mansion, limo, lake house, pool and speed boat (still sounds quite nice). Buy all the Cabbage Patch Kids in the world and give them away for free (because apparently that was how I rolled). I've been writing ever since I can remember, but it was fourth grade when I put my "three wishes" for a genie down on paper. I'm Jen Calonita, a MG and YA author who loves what I do because it lets me connect with all of you (and no, I wasn't intending for that to rhyme!). It's a tough job-at least, until the swindler is found dead, slain in Meg's booth with one of her own wrought-iron creations. Not to mention saving her naive brother, Rob, from the clutches of a con man who might steal the computer game he has invented. And to prevent a snooping reporter from publishing any stories about local scandals. And Michael himself will don the white-and-gold uniform of a French officer for the re-enactment-what actor could resist a role like that? Meg's also trying to keep her father from scaring too many tourists with his impersonation of an 18th century physician. She's only doing it to keep peace with the mother of the man she loves. Except, of course, for the pink-painted flamingos she reluctantly made for her mother's best friend-she's hoping to deliver them secretly, so she won't get a reputation as "the blacksmith who makes those cute wrought-iron flamingos." Besides, she has taken on another responsibility-making sure none of her fellow crafters ruin the historical authenticity of the fair with forbidden modern devices-like wrist watches, calculators, or cell phones. Meg Langslow has returned to her home town for the festivities-and to sell her wrought-iron works of art. This year, plans include a re-enactment of the original battle and a colonial craft fair. Every year, Yorktown, Virginia, relives its role in the Revolutionary War by celebrating the anniversary of the British surrender in 1781. Spanning five hundred years of political rivalry, spiritual conflict, and ancestral discord, here are ten fascinating true tales of ambition, greed, jealousy, passion, and fear that are as gripping and meaningful today as they were in their own turbulent times. Praise for Great Feuds in History "Everyone loves a good fight, especially on the world stage, and Evans calls these contests with skill and flair." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Evans captures all the drama and controversy in these streamlined accounts brimming with invigorated, well-paced prose." - Publishers Weekly In Great Feuds in History, Colin Evans puts us in the middle of ten of history's most significant struggles-high-stakes personal conflicts that had a lasting impact on the societies around them and on generations that followed. |