![]() Playing fiddle in washed-up tribute groups at the mall, Bailey meets Sam, a handsome and oh-so-persuasive guitarist with his own band. And as Julie’s debut album is set to hit the charts, her parents get fed up with Bailey’s antics and ship her off to granddad’s house in Nashville. The music scouts wanted only Julie, and their parents were content to sit by and let her fulfill her dreams while Bailey’s were hushed away.īailey has tried to numb the pain and disappointment over what could have been. Never mind that Julie and Bailey were a duet, or that Bailey was their songwriter. That ended when country music execs swooped in and signed Julie to a solo deal. ![]() She used to play fiddle and tour the music circuit with her sister, Julie, who sang and played guitar. ![]() ![]() Bailey wasn’t always a wild child and the black sheep of her family. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Over the course of a six-year ethnographic study, Pasulka interviewed successful and influential scientists, professionals, and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who believe in extraterrestrial intelligence, thereby disproving the common misconception that only fringe members of society believe in UFOs. ![]() American Cosmic examines the mechanisms at work behind the thriving belief system in extraterrestrial life, a system that is changing and even supplanting traditional religions. This level of belief rivals that of belief in God. ![]() More than half of American adults and more than seventy-five percent of young Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life. On episode 93 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan welcomes author and professor of religious studies, Diana Walsh Pasulka to the show to talk about her new book, American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology. ![]() ![]() Guilt-ridden Western leaders and public figures speak of their cultural patrimony in disparaging terms they would never dare to use about a non-Western culture. Leftists and Islamic jihadists find common cause in assailing Western "colonialism," "imperialism," and "racism" as its defining characteristics. Political correctness now obscures these and other truths about Western civilization. It has given to the world universally accepted understandings of human rights (rooted in Judeo-Christian principles), created standards for art, music, and literature that have never been equaled, and originated political and social systems that have spread all across the planet. ![]() ![]() ![]() Western civilization is the envy of the globe. 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It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future. The notes tell her that she must write a letter-a true story, and that she can’t share her mission with anyone. ![]() Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn’t know what to do. This Newbery Medal winner that has been called “smart and mesmerizing,” (The New York Times) and “superb” (The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist. “Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda’s favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of ‘life, death, and the beauty of it all.’” -The Washington Post ![]() ![]() ![]() Few people had ever heard of the city before. Well, I guess couldn’t blame her for her ignorance. I had a cucumber mask on, my hair all balled up in a silk sash. She held a pink nail polish bottle, casually dipped the brush in and out, making the room into a funk. ![]() Her brown eyes were wide with expression, veins pumping throughout her forehead. Latasha looked at me like I had just murdered her father. ![]() “No,” I said, having heard so much of Latasha’s nonsense before. Look, I loved Latasha, but she could be the type who could not be more ridiculous when it came to other countries’ cultures. I looked at my friend like she was one of the stupidest people on the planet. “You mean… North Korea?” Latasha said, not at all ironically. And I had only a few moments ago received the email. I was sitting in my bedroom with her we were having a sleepover. The day I had won a ticket to go see my favorite singer was the day I could’ve just about died. MY MAILING LIST (NEW BOOKS / DEALS / OFFERS / SENT OUT BIWEEKLY) Any resemblances to reality are entirely coincidental. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. ![]() ![]() ![]() Badman has come to exact his revenge on Travis for the murder of his daughter, Badgirl. ![]() Set in the remote countryside of the southern US, one year has passed since the events of No More Heroes. ![]() ![]() “We’re ecstatic to be expanding the No More Heroes universe in 2018, and we can’t wait to share more information with you in the coming months.” “We’ve received a tremendous amount of support from our fans over the years, and we are delighted to finally share Travis Touchdown’s next great adventure with fans of Nintendo Switch,” said Goichi “SUDA51” Suda, founder of Grasshopper Manufacture. This marks the first time in ten years that SUDA51 has taken on the mantle of director. Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes is a raucous 3D action title, where Travis touchdown wields the Beam Katana to massacre his way through countless enemies, taking on ferocious bosses in an epic b=attle with Badman. Grasshopper Manufacture, an award-winning Japanese developer of videogames is delighted to announce the return of Travis Touchdown in Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes, due for release for Nintendo Switch in 2018. ![]() ![]() From clinical experience, one may surmise that his visual acuity was in the 20/40 or 20/50 range. There was never any indication that he had cataracts, although these would have been easily recognizable and operable during his lifetime.ĭegas first talked about “infirmity of sight” in the mid 1880s, although he was still able to read the newspaper. Degas remained able to walk around comfortably late in life, which suggests that the damage did not involve the retinal periphery. 3, 10, 11 The primary effect of such disease is visual blur (poor visual acuity). Shared Decision Making and Communicationĭegas (1834-1917) probably had a progressive retinal disease that caused central (macular) damage. ![]()
![]() ![]() ![]() 'How the Duke was Won is exciting and emotional - evocative of the best of the genre. Could her true destiny lie in the arms of a duke? Now Mina must decide between long-held dreams and dangerous new desires. And although Mina thought she knew exactly what she wanted, one breathtakingly seductive kiss from Andrew changes everything. and halfway to melting Drew's cold heart. ![]() How can a lady armed with such beauty and brains fall for his irresponsible degenerate of a brother? Drew vows to save her from heartbreak and ruin, no matter the cost.īut Mina is no damsel in distress. But when Drew meets Mina, she complicates everything. There's only one very large, very unyielding obstacle: Rafe's brother Andrew, the reclusive Duke of Thorndon. She determined her perfect match long ago: Rafe Bentley, the wickedest rake of them all. Raised in the countryside by her overprotective uncle, Mina Penny's dream of a triumphant London season is finally here. 'Georgette Heyer with a sexy twist' Eloisa James ![]() ![]() Arendt: A Guide for the Perplexed – Karin A. Here are the best books on or by Hannah Arendt in no particular order. Following these links will help you quickly find a broader range of options if the listed books do not fit what you are looking for. Links to the syllabi and other sources used to create this list are at the end of the post. These lists were created by searching through hundreds of university course syllabi, internet encyclopedia bibliographies, and community recommendations. This list is part of a collection of over 100 philosophy reading lists which aim to provide a central resource for philosophy book recommendations. ![]() Personal book recommendations tend to be highly subjective, idiosyncratic, and unreliable. It’s also worth noting that it is not a list of personal recommendations. If you prefer more depth, you can choose a more comprehensive introduction or read Arendt for yourself. For example, if you tend to find classic works of philosophy difficult to understand, you might want to start with a short, beginner-friendly introduction. The best book for you will depend heavily on your preferred learning style and the amount of time/energy you’re willing to spend reading. ![]() It’s important to note that there is no single best book on Arendt. From beginner-friendly introductions to classic works by Hannah Arendt, this page features books on Arendt to suit any learning style. ![]() |