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In discussing this change of purpose, he examines the notion of "Southern exceptionalism" advanced by many other students of the war, arguing that in many cases the commonalities between South and North outweighed their regional differences, save that "the North-along with a few countries in northwestern Europe-hurtled forward eagerly toward a future of industrial capitalism that many Southerners found distasteful if not frightening." Occasionally, in an effort to make the Civil War meaningful to modern readers, the historian makes anachronistic stretches: "George Orwell need not have created the fictional world of 1984 to describe Newspeak. He also charts the evolution of the war from a conflict meant, on the federal side, to restore the old Union into a war of republican virtues meant to impress the cause of industrial democracy upon an agrarian civilization. He traces, for instance, the growth of the concept of "total war," involving civilians and combatants alike, in the border-state guerrilla operations that preceded the main war, when abolitionist and slaveholder bands seemingly vied with each other to inflict the greatest number of atrocities on innocents. Princeton historian McPherson (Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution, 1990, etc.) takes a synoptic view of the Civil War and its lessons. Thoughtful essays on the Civil War by one of its foremost contemporary students. But it is Sal who finds Adam's body, charred almost beyond recognition, half a mile from his uncles' compound. The two outcasts developed a tender, trusting friendship that brought each of them hope in the wake of tragedy. A quiet, seemingly unremarkable man, he connected with just one of his students: Sal Prentiss, a lonely sixth grader who lives with his uncles on a desolate ranch in the hills. By day's end, when the body is identified as local math teacher Adam Merkel, a small Nevada town will be rocked to its core by a brutal and calculated murder.Īdam Merkel left a university professorship in Reno to teach middle school in Lovelock seven months before he died. A middle school teacher worries when her colleague is late for work. A boy walks into a fire station, pale with the shock of a grisly discovery. An ideal recommendation for fans of Kate Atkinson and Jodi Picoult.” ( Booklist, starred review)Ī body burns in the high desert hills. “ second stunning piece of redemptive fiction. A Crime Reads Most Anticipated Book of Summer So, Marin goes to best friend Sal's bar that he bougtht while they were still in college. He's always been around and sorta like a best friend to her. She has a guy she is on/off with when she goes back to town, JR. Her mother is in a nursing home with bad Alzheimers that she has to pay for along with her college and living expenses. McKenzie is from a small town and is literally alone. I really like when authors do this cuz I feel like I can get a more in depth view on what's really goin on. So, at this point in the novel, it starts changing points of views every few chapters between Marin and McKenzie. How devastating! Not only does she have to deal with the guilt of letting go of little boy's hand and him disappearing, but now this? Really, Derek? You have to go and cheat? Low blow, dude. Could she know where Sebastian is? Marin goes and meets with Vanessa, the PI, but this meeting isn't about Sebastian, Vanessa tells her that while she was investigating all possible options for Sebastian's disappearance, she discovered her husband, Derek has been having an affair with a 24 year art college student named McKenzie. So, one day Marin gets a email from a PI that she hired to meet up with hear at her office in 2 hours. I have a 4 year old, and the grief this mother is feeling is something I never want to experience and wouldn't wish that upon my worst enemy. Broadly speaking, the topic falls into three categories: Nowadays, witchcraft is a different story. For centuries the following signs made people jump to conclusions that one is a witch: It's not a thing to be proud of but it happened and still does today.Īlthough, it's presently known that most of these "so-called" witches died of nothing but false accusations. There are numerous accounts of witch trials in Europe and colonial America during the early period. There is no shortage of these killings in history. 30 of which were found to be guilty and killed. Over 200 people were accused of witchcraft between 16 in the Salem witchcraft trials. The 1690s was a time of mass hysteria, false accusations, and religious extremism. One who must be prosecuted and then put to death in a torturous way. Because, if the daughter of the person you threaten falls sick. If you were offended by someone and made a threat in feelings of anger, bad idea. Machen loved the medieval world view because he felt it combined deep spirituality alongside a rambunctious earthiness.” This is a print-on-demand edition. Machen's later works became somewhat less obviously full of gothic trappings, but for him investigations into mysteries invariably resulted in life-changing transformation and sacrifice. As the book opens, we are introduced to the three imposters, two men and one young woman, who are grinning evilly at each other upon the conclusion of their great heist. His gothic and decadent works of the 1890s concluded that the lifting of this veil could lead to madness, sex, or death, and usually a combination of all three. The Three Impostersis Arthur Machen's best work and a classic of Gothic horror. From the beginning of his literary career, Machen espoused a mystical belief that the humdrum ordinary world hid a more mysterious and strange world beyond. We have thousands of titles available, and we invite you to search for us by name, contact us via our website, or download our most recent catalogues. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you soon. “Thank you for checking out this book by Theophania Publishing. Theophania Publishing: United States: 2012 Trade paperback, New, 176 pp. Machen, Arthur The Three Impostors and Other Stories Skill, cunning, and compassion, not simply to solve a murder, but more Skill, as Miles undergoes a harrowing experience, and must use all his Here Bujold is showing her real depth and Novella "The Mountains of Mourning", giving us a turning point Novella, with a more satisfying, interesting SF background, turning onĪnd then there's the Hugo and Nebula award winning "Dreamweaver's Dilemma" is a more substantial Suburban life, those kind of single SF-trick stories typical of many Slight (in terms of SF content), stories of the hell of contemporary Sale" and "The Hole Truth" are well-written, but rather The feel, without the turgidness, of the original. Lady on the Embankment" is a good Sherlock Holmes pastiche, capturing (In Penric's Labors )Ī collection of short stories and essays, the best of which haveĪlready appeared elsewhere in print before. The Adventures of the Lady on the Embankment.The Borders of Infinity linking story.Allegories of Change: the "New" Biotech in the Eye of Science Fiction. For a novel that has been described as Eurovision in space, it was only a matter of time before Space Opera Catherynne M. And the fate of their species lies in their ability to rock. to Be Adapted into Movie Musical Extravaganza. A band of human musicians, dancers, and roadies have been chosen to represent Earth on the greatest stage in the galaxy. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny-they must sing. And while they expected to discover a grand drama of diplomacy, gunships, wormholes, and stoic councils of aliens, they have instead found glitter, lipstick, and electric guitars. This year, though, humankind has discovered the enormous universe. The stakes are high for this new game, and everyone is forced to compete. Instead of competing in orbital combat, the powerful species that survived face off in a competition of song, dance, or whatever can be physically performed in an intergalactic talent show. Once every cycle, the civilizations gather for Galactivision-part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Valentes science fiction spectacle, where sentient races compete for glory in a galactic musical contestand the stakes are as high as the fate of planet Earth. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented-something to cheer up everyone who was left and bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity, and understanding. A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. She believes in sound economic policy and fiscal programs that will include all and not exclude some Americans. ” Pelosi is a democrat and she educates democrats to hold their differences with Republicans on the economy, health care, education and foreign policy. For our daughters and our granddaughters, the sky is the limit, anything is possible for them. For our daughters and granddaughters, today, we have broken the marble ceiling. Never losing faith, we worked to redeem the promise of America, that all men and women are created equal. But women weren’t just waiting women were working. Never losing faith, we waited through the many years of struggle to achieve our rights. It is a moment for which we have waited more than 200 years. “This is a historic moment - for the Congress, and for the women of this country. Pelosi is the highest ranking female politician in US history and ranks second for the post of US President after Joe Biden. Born on Mashe became the first female speaker, first Italian American and first Californian of United States House of Representatives. She was the House Minority Leader from 2003 to 2007, in 2007 she was elected as the speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Nancy Particia D’Alesandro Pelosi is the first woman elected House Democratic Leader. |