![]() ![]() Readers are quickly introduced to two of the novel’s primary characters, the brothers Phil and George Burbank. This is a harsh, cruel, and brutal world, and it is not for the faint-of-heart. The opening paragraph of the novel, a memorable and graphic account of the castration of bull-calves, establishes a tone that will reverberate through its entirety. This guide uses the Kindle edition first published in 2009. The novel was adapted into a film in 2021 directed by Jane Campion who received the Academy Award for Best Director. However, even for the top dog, there is always a stronger, unpredictable force that cannot be dominated-an unfortunate fact for Phil, whose hubris does not allow for humility. Maintaining control of the world he has constructed at the ranch becomes Phil’s urgent, singular focus. When Rose and Peter are brought to the ranch, Phil’s actions become sharply more cruel. The novel explores the many ways Phil achieves dominance and exercises control over those around him. In his quest to subdue those around him, including his brother George, Phil is the top dog on the ranch. Phil is the proudly rugged cowboy George is the modest and introverted businessman. ![]() The novel explores the nature of masculinity, questioning the traits that make up a good man. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Praise for Into the Wilderness "My favorite kind of book is the sort you live in, rather than read. Interweaving the fate of the Mohawk Nation with the destiny of two lovers, Sara Donati's compelling novel creates a complex, profound, passionate portait of an emerging America. Determined to provide schooling for all the children of the village, Elizabeth soon finds herself locked in conflict with the local slave owners as well as with her own family. And she meets a man unlike any she has ever encountered-a white man dressed like a Native American: Nathaniel Bonner, known to the Mohawk people as Between-Two-Lives. ![]() It is a place unlike any she has ever experienced. Elizabeth Middleton leaves her comfortable English estate to join her family in a remote New York mountain village. and into a breathtaking story of love and survival in a land of savage beauty. About the Book After Elizabeth Middleton leaves England to join her father and brother in the remote mountain village of Paradise, New York, she does so with a strong will and an unwavering purpose: to teach school.īook Synopsis Weaving a tapestry of fact and fiction, Sara Donati's epic novel sweeps us into another time and place. ![]() ![]() Contributor(s): Silva, Simon illustrator. Gathering the sun : an alphabet in Spanish and English / Alma Flor Ada English translation by Rosa Zubizarreta illustrated by Simón Silva. ![]() Simóon SilvaHaving grown up a part of a migrant-working family, Simón Silva says, "I grew up with a certain amount of shame about who I was, and it wasn'tuntil I came to understand and appreciate my culture that I was able to find true purpose for myself and my art." This is Simón Silva's first book. Details for: Gathering the sun : an alphabet in Spanish and English /. Enter your location: Submit a complete postal address for best results. Submit a complete postal address for best results. ![]() Please enter or re-enter your location below. Ha recibido varios premios prestigiosos en Estados Unidos, entre ellos, el Pura Belpré y el José Martí. Gathering the sun : an alphabet in Spanish and English Find a copy in the library Sorry, we dont know your location. She lives in Lucas Valley, California.Īlma Flor Ada es una autora de libros para niños reconocida y publicada internacionalmente. ![]() She is the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the Pura Belpré Award, the Christopher Award, the José Martí World Award, and the Museum of Tolerance Award. Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English By: Alma Flor Ada Illustrated by: Simón Silva Age Level: 3-6 Language: Spanish (Bilingual Eng/Sp) Using the alphabet as a pattern, paintings and brief poems explore rural life in Mexico presented first in Spanish and followed by English. Alma Flor Ada is an internationally published children's book author. ![]() ![]() Please note the Shadows of London series is predominantly set in London with British characters. *** Breathless action, suspenseful mystery, and steamy romance combine in the fast-paced gay adventure series from the author acclaimed for their enemies-to-lovers, epic twists, and morally conflicted characters. And a missing person case soon turns into a fight for survival for Dom and Kempthorne, in a land not-so-free. But as the team investigate Kage's disappearance, a traumatic, hidden past comes to light. ![]() But John "Dom" Domenici won't abandon someone who was once their friend, even if Kage is " technically" an enemy. Life at the new-look Kempthorne & Co agency is difficult enough without adding a missing American to the mix. ![]() Alexander Kempthorne would prefer he stay that way. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Charles Murray has been a prominent and controversial public commentator since the publication of the "Bell Curve." A recent volume "Breaking Apart" is an astute analysis of the divisions growing in white America. Human Diversity does so without sensationalism, drawing on the most authoritative scientific findings, celebrating both our many differences and our common humanity. "There are no monsters in the closet," Murray writes, "no dread doors we must fear opening." But it is a story that needs telling. They have stifled progress in understanding the rich texture that biology adds to our understanding of the social, political, and economic worlds we live in. The problem is that all three dogmas are half-truths. The core of the orthodoxy consists of three dogmas: The thesis of Human Diversity is that advances in genetics and neuroscience are overthrowing an intellectual orthodoxy that has ruled the social sciences for decades. All people are equal but, as Human Diversity explores, all groups of people are not the same - a fascinating investigation of the genetics and neuroscience of human differences. ![]() ![]() ![]() And this time, no matter the cost, I won’t give her back… A fire is lit.Īster Costa has always been mine. He might hate me for our past, but now it’s me on my knees begging for help.įinding each other in the middle of it wasn’t supposed to be part of the bargain. I’m afraid Logan Lawson is the only one who can make that happen. I want nothing more than to be free of my husband. ![]() Worse, I can’t stop myself from plotting to get her back. ![]() The second she showed with her pompous, prick of a husband, I should have gotten up and walked.īut there’s no looking away from the woman who wrecked me. Yet he’s filled with untamed fury and thirsting for vengeance against the husband I hate.Īster Costa is everything I never should have wanted. Years ago, he sealed my fate and condemned me to a life I didn’t want to lead. The second I saw him sitting at the illegal card table, I knew I was in trouble. Jackson comes an enemies-to-lovers, close-proximity, second-chance romance about a woman desperate to escape a marriage she never chose and the one who had always promised to set her free. From NYT and USA Today bestselling author A.L. ![]() ![]() Since the age of five, she has been helping the departed solve the mysteries of their deaths so they can cross. Private investigator Charlotte Davidson was born with three things: looks a healthy respect for the male anatomy and the rather odd job title of grim reaper. “Charley’s wicked exuberance and lust for life will appeal to fans of MaryJanice Davidson and Janet Evanovich.”- Publishers Weekly About the Author:īook Description Paperback. Jones, you have just hit the big time.”- Night Owl Reviews “A true paranormal princess has been proclaimed. And let’s be honest-the sex is pretty hot, too. But what does he want with Charley? And why can’t she seem to resist him? And what does she have to lose by giving in? In fact, he might be something else entirely. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And it’s her job to convince them to “go into the light.” But when these very dead people have died under less than ideal circumstances (like murder), sometimes they want Charley to bring the bad guys to justice. Complicating matters are the intensely hot dreams she’s been having about an entity who has been following her all her life.and it turns out he might not be dead after all. This whole grim reaper thing should have come with a manual.Ĭharley Davidson is a part-time private investigator and full-time grim reaper. With scorching-hot tension and high-octane humor, First Grave on the Right is your signpost to paranormal suspense of the highest order. ![]() ![]() But after enjoying decades of peace once magic was driven out of their lands, some of her subjects are angry Lia Mara has an enchanted prince and a magical scraver by her side. Meanwhile, Lia Mara struggles to rule Syhl Shallow with a gentler hand than her mother. Grey has agreed to wait two months before attacking Emberfall, and in that time, Rhen has turned away from everyone-even Harper, as she desperately tries to help him find a path to peace. Published by Bloomsbury on January 26, 2021Īlso by this author: Letters to the Lost, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, A Heart So Fierce and BrokenĮmberfall is crumbling fast, torn between those who believe Rhen is the rightful prince and those who are eager to begin a new era under Grey, the true heir. Enjoy the mini reviews!Ī Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer My ARC reviews usually get the solo treatment. ![]() Sometimes they’re newer releases and sometimes they’re all backlist titles. ![]() In an effort to cut down on posts and burnout, my Review Roundups will feature 2-4 books I’ve read or listened to recently. ![]() ![]() He comes across as weathered, roughed up by life, but by pursuing the talent he has he also shows an emotional depth and observant side which give him great depth as a character. ![]() Late Whitsun introduces Charlie Woolf, and when we meet him, he’s sketching portraits. Twelve kicked off a sprawling vampire-epic (which I, admittedly, haven’t finished yet – need to remedy that…) and in Late Whitsun, Jasper has given us something different – an investigative mystery taking place in his hometown of Brighton. I first came across Jasper’s work in 2008, and would you believe I passed on a copy of Twelve without reading it… I was lucky enough to receive another copy and read and loved it. ![]() Jasper shouldn’t require any kind of introduction, but for those who haven’t come across his work, here’s that intro: ![]() ![]() Scarlet Witch's father, Magneto, and her twin brother, Quicksilver, played major roles in the series. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Olivier Coipel, its first issue debuted in June 2005 as a follow-up to the events of the "Planet X" and "Avengers Disassembled" storylines, in which the mutant superhero Scarlet Witch suffered a mental breakdown. House of M is an eight-issue comic book limited series and crossover storyline published by Marvel Comics in 2005. Reprints of Excalibur #12-14 House of M Sketchbook House of M #1-8 + #1 Director's Cut House of M: Spider-Man #1-5 House of M: Iron Man #1-3 House of M: Fantastic Four #1-3 The Incredible Hulk #83-86 The Uncanny X-Men #462-465 Mutopia X #1-4 Cable & Deadpool #17 Secrets of The House of M New X-Men #16-19 The Pulse of House of M Special The Pulse #10 The New Thunderbolts #11 Black Panther #7 Captain America #10 Exiles #69-71 Wolverine #33-36 ![]() |