![]() So first, the world of Leviathan is everything! And I seriously mean. It has officially earned it's place in my top five audiobooks of all time because it is full of amazing action, a fascinating world, complex characters, and flawless narration. Anyway, I never got around to listening to it so when I needed an audiobook for this month I realized how perfect it was for my theme and I finally took the plunge.Īnd when I was done, I couldn't believe it took me this long to read it! Wow, this book and this audio just blew me away. ![]() ![]() Two years ago I got really obsessed with audiobooks and I must have bought it then. Probably before I even started blogging more seriously. Like so long ago I don't even remember when I bought it. So I got a copy of the audiobook version of Leviathan forever ago. With World War I brewing, Alek and Deryn's paths cross in the most unexpected way…taking them on a fantastical, around-the-world adventure that will change both their lives forever. But her secret is in constant danger of being discovered. All he has is a battletorn war machine and a loyal crew of men.ĭeryn Sharp is a commoner, disguised as a boy in the British Air Service. ![]() Synopsis: Prince Aleksander, would-be heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, is on the run. ![]()
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After all, Audra wasn’t supposed to be here. ![]() Audra Madison simply wanted to walk in the shoes of Emily Cavanaugh, a free-spirited teenager who died too young. ![]() ![]() "hackney" referred to "a horse of middle size and quality, used for ordinary riding, as distinguished from a war-horse, a hunter, or a draught-horse". ![]() In the 1200's, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word The word "hackney" is derived from the Latin "equus" (meaning horse) via the Old French "haquenee". Their own way until the late 1500's, when hackney coaches and sedan chairs began to compete with them. The earliest London "cab" drivers were the Thames watermen who rowed people up and down the river. Translation) which brought Julius Caesar to the banks of the Rubicon in 49 B.C., and it may well be that proto-cabbies were plying their trade at the dawn of urban history. ![]() According to Plutarch it was a cab (or "hired carriage" in John Dryden's The taxicab is the modern-day representative of a long tradition stretching back over many centuries. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It took a second to place him, and he wasn't who I would have expected, but he did a remarkable job. This was the first BD Wong performance I've heard, outside of his acting on things like SVU and The Ref. Wong’s other performances before? How does this one compare? What other book might you compare The Mouse and the Motorcycle to and why?Īs a childhood reader of all Cleary books, this story has made me want to revisit all of her old works. The fantastic story of Ralph and his adventurs are performed well and are still able to bring a smile to my face after many years. ![]() I would recommend this for any old fans of the book, and any youg reader looking to try something new. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? ![]() ![]() ![]() Look through these titles to see a whole bunch of different and even more awesomeness.Ī board book for toddlers about the colors of the rainbow flag. Most times, we find that our differences add a touch of “awesome” to our hearts that we in turn share with others. ![]() Written and Illustrated by Airlie AndersonĪN ARRAY OF AWESOMENESS-General Representationīooks are meant to serve as “ mirrors, windows, and/or sliding glass doors” for readers. The books in this list remind us of all the joys of self-expression with no ties to gender identity. Sewing the Rainbow: The Story of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow FlagĪs grown-ups, sometimes we forget how much we equate our outward representations of ourselves (expression) and sexual orientation according to the “rules” and “norms” of society. These books shed light on some historical moments and movements in LGBTQ history. Lovely by Jess Hong Find Out Why Lovely is a Must-Have Children’s Book Despite the spread of technological advancement where everything can be Googled in an instant, traditional books still play a vital role in children’s learning. It’s important to know the history of your nation, including the journey of gender and sexual orientation liberation. We checked in with our own Chrystyan Williams, Frazer‘s Curriculum Coordinator and resident children’s book lover. ![]() ![]() Looking for ways to honor and celebrate Pride Month with your little ones? ![]() ![]() While I've read her nonfiction books, this is the first fiction book of hers that I've read and I'm not surprised that I found the story lacking a bit in character development, but full of great facts. “For who love suspense, drama, and mystery.” - TIME for Kidsĭeborah Hopkinson knows how to pass on interesting historical facts. and entertaining.” - School Library Journal, Starred ![]() “Hopkinson illuminates a pivotal chapter in the history of public health. Snow’s theory-before the entire neighborhood is wiped out. As the epidemic surges, it’s up to Eel and his best friend, Florrie, to gather evidence to prove Dr. But even for Eel, things aren’t so bad until that fateful August day in 1854-the day the deadly cholera (“blue death”) comes to Broad Street.Įveryone believes that cholera is spread through poisonous air. And he’s got a secret that costs him four precious shillings a week to keep safe. He’s being hunted by Fisheye Bill Tyler, and a nastier man never walked the streets of London. ![]() ![]() “A delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.” - Publishers Weekly, StarredĮel has troubles of his own: As an orphan and a “mudlark,” he spends his days in the filthy River Thames, searching for bits of things to sell. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kant is often described as an ethical rationalist, and the description is not wholly inappropriate. ![]() A hypothetical imperative demands a course of action to achieve a specified result for example, “ If I want to stay dry in the rain, then I should take my umbrella with me.” A categorical imperative demands a course of action under all possible circumstances for example, “ Thou shalt not commit murder.”Īccording to Kant, hypothetical imperatives respond to desires, while categorical imperatives constitute rationality. Imperatives are either hypothetical or categorical. In "The Critique of Practical Reason" (1788), Immanuel Kant argues that principles are subjective (and therefore maxims) if one person considers them they are objective (and therefore imperatives) if every rational being considers them. ![]() ![]() ![]() Good Shabbos, Everybody by Robert Garvey (United Synagogue Commission on Jewish Education, 1951) " The Wonderful Farm by Marcel Aymé (Harper & Row, 1951) My Brother’s Book (Michael di Capua Books / HarperCollins, 2013) BOOKS ILLUSTRATED BY MAURICE SENDAKĪtomics for the Millions by Maxwell Leigh Eidinoff (Harper & Brothers, 1947) We Are All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy (Michael di Capua Books/ HarperCollins, 1993)īumble-Ardy (Michael di Capua Books / HarperCollins, 2011) ![]() (Michael di Capua Books / Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1988) Seven Little Monsters (Harper & Row,1977)Ĭaldecott & Co. Some Swell Pup, or Are You Sure You Want a Dog?, story by Maurice Sendak and Matthew Margolis (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1976) Really Rosie, starring the Nutshell Kids, music by Carole King (Harper & Row, 1975) ![]() In the Night Kitchen (Harper & Row, 1970) Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life (Harper & Row, 1967) Where the Wild Things Are (Harper & Row, 1963) Nutshell Library, including Pierre, Chicken Soup with Rice, Alligators All Around, One Was Johnny (Harper & Row, 1962) The Sign on Rosie’s Door (Harper & Brothers, 1960) ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s hard to review this volume of collected stories because each and every story deserves its own spotlight. ![]() With 10 short stories, Venus in the Blind Spot is a striking collection that presents some of the most remarkable shorts featuring an adaptation of Rampo Edogawa’s classic horror story “Human Chair” and fan-favorite “The Enigma of Amigara Fault.” In addition to these, the eight other shorts include “Billions Alone,” “An Unhealthy Love,” “Venus in the Blind Spot,” “The Licking Woman,” “Master Umezz and Me,” “How Love Came to Professor Kirida,” “The Sad Tale of the Principal Post,” and “Keepsake.” These 10 stories come as a deluxe presentation, including special color pages and showcasing illustrations from his acclaimed long-form manga No Longer Human. Venus in the Blind Spot is a “best of” collection of creepy tales from the Eisner award-winning mangaka. Now with Venus in the Blind Spot, published by VIZ Media, English readers get the chance to be reintroduced to Ito’s work. ![]() While most Americans see Stephen King as the master of written horror, those of us who follow manga have a different master that we look to: Junji Ito. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Magic to be hidden from the Elantians at all costs. Zen is a practitioner-one of the fabled magicians of the Last Kingdom, whose abilities were rumored to be drawn from the demons they communed with. Until the night a boy appears at the teahouse and saves her life. No one can see the mysterious mark-an untranslatable Hin character-except Lan. For anything that might help her understand the strange mark burned into her arm by her mother, in her last act before she died. She spends her nights as a songgirl in Haak’gong, a city transformed by the conquerors, and spends her days scavenging for remnants of the past. Now, she goes by the one the Elantian colonizers gave her when they invaded her kingdom, killed her mother, and outlawed her people’s magic. An epic fantasy series inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China. In a fallen kingdom, one girl carries the key to discovering the secrets of her nation’s past-and unleashing the demons that sleep at its heart. I loved it!” -Shelley Parker-Chan, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of She Who Became the Sun A New York Times and international bestseller! “Perfect for fans of The Untamed. ![]() |