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You know blood is thicker than water and family always comes first so Korede cleaned her sister’s mess and acted like she believed in her.( I liked her inner thoughts and way of thinking which made me captivated! )Īnd poor Korede has a long time crush to Tade, charming doctor. Ayoola killed third times (as a charm) and she insisted that all of these men tried to harm her, rape her blabla so what she’s done for three times was self-defense!!! Look at this innocent girl suffering from bad dating experience but interestingly there is no wound, scar in her body to prove the wrongdoings of those guys. She kills and sister comes to clean the mess. Korede, antisocial nurse, only feeling comfortable to hang around the comatose patients has a beautiful, self-absorbed sister Ayoola who also has a unique flaw like killing people and getting away with them with them. So let’s take a look at this provocative, unique, mind bending and hilarious crime story. OMG! This is dark! This is incredibly funny, entertaining! This is wild! This is incredibly smart, sarcastic and sardonic! Why did I wait too long? (Bang! Bang! Bang! Nope, I didn’t hit my head against the wall, this time my husband practiced his squash training with my head using oranges! I think I’m going to punch him so bad after his practice’s finishing!) Because of its relative objectivity and heavy use of primary sources, unusual at the time, its methodology became a model for later historians. The work covers the history of the Roman Empire, Europe, and the Catholic Church from 98 to 1590 and discusses the decline of the Roman Empire in the East and West. The original volumes were published in quarto sections, a common publishing practice of the time. Volumes II and III were published in 1781 volumes IV, V, and VI in 1788–89. Volume I was published in 1776 and went through six printings. The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (sometimes shortened to Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire) is a book of history written by the English historian Edward Gibbon, which traces the trajectory of Western civilization (as well as the Islamic and Mongolian conquests) from the height of the Roman Empire to the fall of Byzantium. Sergius witnessed the horror and terror, brutality and blood thirst and death and destruction in the war. Does the realities of war make Sergius educated ?Īns. His bitter experience makes him believe that he is more in need of a few bits of chocolate to cherish in the front than cartridges for his revolver.Ħ. His nerves are going to be crumbled after being three days under fire and in horrors of pursuit. It is a notion that conventional soldier will remain unfed and sleepless and also is unable to rejoice. “The man is not a conventional stage soldier”-What does this line reveal in the shavian play ‘Arms and the Man’?Īns. Raina rejoices for his splendid bravery like the greatest hero and even murmurs ‘My hero! My hero! while adoring Sergius portrait.ĥ. Raina, the romantic girl imagines to become the wife of the ornamental Major Sergius for he had ridden bravely at the head of a victorious Cavalry charge. To him, romantic view of war is that men fight because they are heroes, and that the soldier who takes biggest risks wins the greatest glory and is the greatest hero. A stern realist, Shaw exploded the myth of romantic love and all romantic ideas in the cloth of war. From a minor character in a comic book, Sakai’s samurai rabbit has become internationally famous, with his comic books translated into a dozen languages. His greatest contribution to his profession is his creation of the iconic Usagi Yojimbo in 1984, which has turned into the epic saga of Miyamoto Usagi and his adventures in the late 16th and early 17th Century Japan. Fortunately, for comic book lovers and fans of feudal Japan, Sakai utilized his skills as a commercial artist and illustrator to turn into the cartoonist he dreamed of becoming. and no amount of running will save her this time. If Cady can’t clear her family name soon, she’ll be forced to sacrifice her own life. Their research soon escalates into a storm of conflict involving missing police evidence, the decadent Hellfire Club, a ruthless bounty hunter, and a powerful occult society that operates way outside the law. She teams up with Lon Butler, an enigmatic demonologist with a special talent for sexual spells and an arcane library of priceless stolen grimoires. Unfortunately, the only witness to the crimes was an elusive Æthyric demon, and Cady has no idea how to find it. After hiding out for seven years, she’s carved an incognito niche for herself slinging drinks at the demon-friendly Tambuku Tiki Lounge.īut she receives an ultimatum when unexpected surveillance footage of her notorious parents surfaces: either prove their innocence or surrender herself. Kindling the Moon An Arcadia Bell Novel Part of The Arcadia Bell series By Jenn Bennett Trade Paperback LIST PRICE 23.99 PRICE MAY VARY BY RETAILER Get a FREE ebook by joining our mailing list today Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. Meet Arcadia Bell : bartender, renegade magician, fugitive from the law.īeing the spawn of two infamous occultists (and alleged murderers) isn’t easy, but freewheeling magician Arcadia “Cady” Bell knows how to make the best of a crummy situation. Well, humph, what can I say? I am glad that is over. My 13 year old son has read this book four times! It is slightly mature for a young reader, but if you or your child have any interest in Korea, you'll love it.Ī must-read for any Korean-Americans wanting to understand the deprivation, tenacity and social conditions forced upon their parents or grandparents, who survived the harsh conditions of life in Korea during WWII. The main character's father is a memorable study of dignity, wisdom and strength. Some passages are humorous, and others are painfully sad.but the author infuses the entire work with hope and forgiveness. I read this book in one sitting, mailed it to one of my sisters, and have bought a copy for another sister. Small details and major characters both help to build an accurate, emotional depiction of Koreans and the struggle to live during the brutal Japanese occupation of World War II. I collect books about Korean, and have read many novels, poems and non-fiction works, but Lost Names is certainly one of the best. Some believe Hilton's Shangri-la was partially inspired by the writings of botanist, explorer, photographer and ethnographer Joseph Rock, who visited Tibetan areas of Yunnan and Sichuan in the 1920s. The book was one of the first popular paperback novels, captivating readers around the world with its blend of mystery, adventure, fantasy and exotic travel. Since then the city has undergone a rapid transformation into a popular tourist destination.Įnglish writer James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon first introduced the term 'Shangri-la' to the collective consciousness in 1933. In 2001 the mountain town of Zhongdian in northwestern Yunnan beat out several other cities and was allowed to officially rename itself Shangri-la. Naturally, the term 'Shangri-la' has become commodified and is being used to sell everything from hotel rooms to coffees and soaps – even a small city. The idea of a real Shangri-la existing in the mountain valleys of Asia has long captured the imagination of disillusioned individuals who come to the conclusion that modern life is rubbish. Shangri-la has long been a metaphor for a mountain utopia in which spiritual harmony and physical well-being are a way of life. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. By finding out which category you and your partner fall under, you stand a better chance of making your relationship succeed.ĭISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find - and Keep - Love. The authors show us that people in relationships can be grouped into three main attachment styles: secure, anxious, and avoidant. They use real-life stories as well as cutting-edge research to educate us on why some people are able to thrive in their relationships while others seem trapped in a vicious cycle of perpetual disappointment. How to create a healthy dynamic moving forwardĪbout the Original Book: In Attached, Amir Levine and Rachel Heller take a scientific approach to explain how romantic relationships work and why some are more dysfunctional than others.How to identify your, and your partners, styles.Detailed explanation of each attachment style.It also made me realize that a lot of the 'advice' and 'ideals' preached in the media, do not lead to healthy attachments and happy relationships. It helped me understand what behaviors and thoughts are unhealthy for a relationship. What does this ZIP Reads summary include? This book thoroughly explains the attachment theory and relationships. Discover your attachment style and learn how it affects your romantic relationships - for better or for worse. In their groundbreaking book, Doctor Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel Heller use the attachment theory to provide insight into how love actually works. PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. HEUA is a book that demands consistent and renewed attention: it is a book which continues to speak even though its author was viciously silenced. Yet the relevance of his arguments has not dimmed with time: they continue to speak with his trademark eloquence and energy, and to remind us of the intellectual genesis of many crucial questions today. In this way, Rodney was prevented from fighting for the relevance and enduring power of the arguments of his book. The epitome of the historian-activist, he was assassinated in Guyana in 1980 on the eve of that country’s elections. The 1970s became a transformative decade for Rodney, in which he became a key figure in global anti-colonial, South-South solidarity, and Black Power movements. Rodney published HEUA in a context of independence for several African countries while Southern Africans fought against colonialism and White supremacy. The book was published by the Tanzania Publishing House in association with Bogle Louverture publishers in London. Born in Georgetown, Guyana in 1942, he published the book in 1972, when he was teaching at the University of Dar-es-Salaam. First, there is the tragic nature of Rodney’s life. To us, this seemed important for a number of reasons. In order to mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of How Europe Underdeveloped Africa (HEUA) by the Guyanese historian Walter Rodney, the editors of AEH have decided to commission a series of short essays by scholars to consider the genesis, legacy, and ongoing relevance of Rodney’s book. |