![]() ![]() With sass, humor, and in-your-face facts, this book informs and equips women with the tools they need to combat sexist comments, topple ridiculous stereotypes (girls aren’t good at math?), and end the promotion of lame double standards. ![]() Whether Jessica is pointing out the wage earning discrepancies between men and women or revealing all of the places that women still aren’t equal to their male counterpartsbe it in the workplace, courtroom, bedroom, or homeshe maintains her signature wittily sarcastic tone. Bir Jessica Valenti eseri olan Hes a Stud, Shes a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know E-Kitap olarak en cazip fiyat ile D&Rde. Jessica Valenti, author of Full Frontal Feminism, calls out the double standards that affect every woman. Why is it that men grow distinguished and sexily gray as they age while women just get saggy and haggard? Have you ever wondered how a young woman is supposed to be both virginal and provocatively enticing at the same time? Isn’t it unfair that working moms are labeled "bad” for focusing on their careers while we shake our heads in disbelief when we hear about the occasional stay-at-home dad? Take the common truism that women who sleep around are sluts while men are studs. ![]()
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![]() I was in a lot of psychical discomfort during those six and a half months, and the book took me away. ■ Comes with DREAMCATCHER Double-Sided Extra Photocards Set. Ap'I was never so grateful to be writing as during my time of work (November 16, 1999-May 29, 2000) on Dreamcatcher. ![]() ■ Pre-Order Only : Folded Poster (On pack) ■ Love Stealer ver : 204p Photobook + Photocard Set (7ea) + Lenticular Photocard (Random 1 out of 7) + Photo Film Set (7ea) + Mini Poster Set (7ea) + Dreamcatcher Money Set (7ea) + Message Card Set (7ea) + Deco Sticker ■ Love Catcher ver : 204p Photobook + Photocard Set (7ea) + Mini L Holder + 2 Mini Posters + Party Ticket (Random 1 out of 7) + 4 CUT Photo Set (9ea) + Tattoo Sticker + Keyring The story begins with Sophia Rose, the lifelong friend of Maia’s mother, Keya. The ancient traditions equip the girls for their vital and dangerous odyssey. In addition to the photo book, various MDs for each version are included, so please pay a lot of attention! This wisdom, hidden in the sacred codes of Nature, is a powerful force that is not only beautiful and hopeful but essential for every living being on the planet. Love Catcher!Įven the Love Stealer, which contains the image of a Dreamcatcher who won a lot of love by transforming into a thief who stole InSomnia's heart! It's a funky band concept and it shows you enjoying an after party. Two versions of the concept book have been released, allowing you to see a different side of Dreamcatcher. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ARE we ready for a novel about an imploding nation riven by religious strife and bloody wrangling over who controls the military, the civil service, the oil a novel about looting, roadside bombs, killings and reprisal killings, set against a backdrop of meddling foreign powers? A novel in which several once-colonized peoples chafe against the nonsensical national boundaries that bind them together, in which citizens abandoned on the highways of fear must choose between a volatile federation and destabilizing partition?Ĭhimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s second novel takes place not in the deserts of contemporary Iraq but in the forests of southeastern Nigeria - 40 years ago. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Just as deftly, he taps into the consciousness of bicentennial America. Perlstein examines the skeletons in the Reagan, Ford and Carter closets, finds remarkable overlooked details and perfectly captures the dead-heat drama of the Republican convention. Where Perlstein's Nixon was the cynic in chief who exploited resentment and frustration to get elected, his Reagan is the star of his own pseudo-reality show, who “framed even the most traumatic events in his life-even his father’s funeral-as always working out gloriously in the end, evidence that the universe was just.” Although the book only goes up to Reagan's loss of the 1976 Republican nomination to President Gerald Ford, the scope of the work never feels limited. How Ronald Reagan lost the presidency and won the heart of America.īuilding on his first two books- Before the Storm: Barry Goldwater and the Unmaking of the American Consensus (2001) and Nixonland: The Rise of a President and the Fracturing of America (2008)-Perlstein once again delivers a terrific hybrid biography of a Republican leader and the culture he shaped. ![]() ![]() ![]() It went on to win the CWA John Creasey Dagger for Best First Novel, and kickstarted an intriguing writing career that has seen Mina writing crime novels in multiple series and standalones, graphic novels, plays, and more.Īfter the 'Garnethill trilogy' and a standalone, Mina's fifth novel, THE FIELD OF BLOOD (2005), introduced a new heroine, journalist Paddy Meehan - who has since featured in two more novels, THE DEAD HOUR and THE LAST BREATH. Mina wrote her debut crime novel, GARNETHILL, while she was studying for a PhD in law at Strathclyde University. ![]() ![]() Earlier this month I had the pleasure of meeting Scottish crime writer, graphic novelist, and all-around cool chick Denise Mina at the New Zealand International Arts Festival (pictured second from right, with (left to right) myself, my friend Louise Ross, and Kiwi crime writer Paul Cleave). ![]() ![]() Many are sold commercially, often accompanied by a volume of commentary. ![]() Facsimiles are sometimes used by scholars to research a source that they do not have access to otherwise, and by museums and archives for media preservation and conservation. For books and manuscripts, this also entails a complete copy of all pages hence, an incomplete copy is a "partial facsimile". It differs from other forms of reproduction by attempting to replicate the source as accurately as possible in scale, color, condition, and other material qualities. ![]() Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry, a famous illuminated manuscript, is on view to both the public and to scholars only in the form of a high-quality facsimileĪ facsimile (from Latin fac simile, "to make alike") is a copy or reproduction of an old book, manuscript, map, art print, or other item of historical value that is as true to the original source as possible. ![]() ![]() ![]() Image credits: Sladjana Karvounis (not the actual image) Family member takes none of it and snaps, but instead gets told to “respect authority” So, perhaps refrain from befriending a jellyfish if you want to live. The biggest issue, though, is that the creature has the ability to kill an adult man with a dose that weighs as much as a single grain of salt. There are a bazillion species around the world, and while most are harmless, should you encounter one that’s venomous – bad news, bud.įor example, Chironex fleckeri (also known as the Australian box jelly or sea wasp) is nearly invisible and loves to hunt during the day, making it extra special for anyone who loves to swim around in shallow waters. Now, regarding jellyfish, those seemingly harmless transparent blobs. The point is, keep your hands to yourself, people! Plus, it also causes them immense stress, which could result in physical harm or, again, death. ![]() Moreover, ordinary things like lotion, perfume, sunscreen, and bug-repellent spray are very toxic to wildlife, particularly to the star of today’s article – marine life. ![]() First of all, if you try to touch a wild animal, chances are you’ll get sent to the man upstairs in no time – however, have you ever considered what impact it has on the animal itself? Animals are highly vulnerable to diseases spread by human contact they can die from bacteria transferred from your hands even if it has no effect on you. ![]() ![]() But Mohamed isn’t afraid to show Mahmood as a flawed person either. ![]() ![]() He was a father, son, brother, friend, and innocent. Mahmood was not just the last man to be executed in Wales. The reader steps into the mind of Mahmood and rarely leaves for the length of the novel, having the chance to empathise with Mahmood’s fears, desires, anger, and happiness. Instead, there’s an appreciation of the depth and warmth Mohamed brings to this grim case. Knowing how Mahmood’s story ends does not hinder the enjoyment of the novel. “Nadifa Mohamed manages to masterfully bind together fact and fiction without erasing the chilling reality of Mahmood Mattan’s state execution.” The criminal case was undoubtedly marred with racism and malpractice, with even Mahmood’s defence lawyer calling him a “half-child of nature, a semi-civilised savage.” Tragically, he was found guilty and hanged in Cardiff Prison on 3 September 1952. Set in 1952 Cardiff, The Fortune Men centres on Mahmood, a Somali seaman wrongly accused of murdering Violet Volack, a shopkeeper and moneylender. ![]() ![]() Instead, she writes humanity and dignity into a story that has been largely forgotten in the wider British consciousness. At the heart of The Fortune Men is a true and horrific story of racial discrimination in 1950s Britain. Nadifa Mohamed manages to masterfully bind together fact and fiction without erasing the chilling reality of Mahmood Mattan’s state execution. ![]() ![]() ![]() In this beautifully crafted and profoundly moving novel, three parallel narratives converge in poignant and unexpected ways, as each character bravely presses onward, trying to recover something they have lost. But as time passes, old dreams and new romantic interests begin to surface-and Kirsten finds herself at another crossroads. ![]() Ella adjusts to life in a new apartment and answers every call on her phone, hoping her daughter will reach out one day.Īfter the sudden death of her father, Kirsten Bonato set aside her veterinary school aspirations, finding comfort in the steady routine of working at an animal shelter. Now, just months after Cat’s death, Chuck finds that he can’t let go of her things-her favorite towel, the sketchbooks in her desk drawer-as he struggles to pack for a trip he can’t imagine taking without her.Įlla Burke delivers morning newspapers and works at a bridal shop to fill her days while she anxiously awaits news-any piece of information-about her missing daughter. Set in a close-knit Pennsylvania suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief.Ĭhuck Ayers used to look forward to nothing so much as his annual trip to Hilton Head with his wife, Cat-that yearly taste of relaxation they’d become accustomed to in retirement, after a lifetime of working and raising two children. ![]() From the author of A Little Hope-a Read with Jenna Bonus Pick-comes an enormously powerful and life-affirming novel about three individuals whose lives intersect in unforeseen ways. ![]() ![]() I always like that best, when you realize that the intrinsic structure of something and the characters that you've built start to naturally follow the themes, and I think it means that the work is on a solid foundation. You're right, with Nick, there's a lot of stuff in here that I hadn't even noticed, so it's quite interesting to see stuff when other people point it out. He's the worst possible corruption of the Santa Claus image and idea that we could imagine. If anyone eventually stands for the true meaning of Christmas, if there is one, I guess it's gonna be him, because the actual Santa Claus figure we have in it is a monstrous pedophile. It was renewed on January 29, 2018, airing on March 27, 2019. ![]() ![]() The series premiered on Syfy December 6, 2017. I hadn't even noticed until you pointed it out that his first words there when he kills someone are pretty much "Merry Christmas," so for all he's the antihero and he's a messed up guy, he's the true Santa Claus figure in the book. Happy is an American live-action black comedy-drama television series based on the four-issue comic book series of the same name created by Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson. ![]() I wasn't sure what I was doing there, because it sounded like a Mickey Spillane-esque classic antihero name, and then I realized it was so obviously "Nicholas Sacks." Well, that's very Christmas-y. ![]() |