As a man of highest personal integrity, Brutus opposes Caesar on principle, despite his friendship with him. Envious of Caesar's power and prestige, Cassius cleverly probes to discover where Brutus' deepest sympathies lie. Both men are of aristocratic origin and see the end of their ancient privilege in Caesar's political reforms and conquests. It soon becomes apparent from their words that powerful and secret forces are working against Caesar.Ĭaesar appears, attended by a train of friends and supporters, and is warned by a soothsayer to "beware the ides of March," but he ignores the warning and leaves for the games and races marking the celebration of the feast of Lupercal.Īfter Caesar's departure, only two men remain behind - Marcus Brutus, a close personal friend of Caesar, and Cassius, a long time political foe of Caesar's. A spontaneous celebration has interrupted and been broken up by Flavius and Marullus, two political enemies of Caesar. Julius Caesar has just reentered Rome in triumph after a victory in Spain over the sons of his old enemy, Pompey the Great.
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The literary feller - The silver plated Reform Commissioner - The dear old beloved brother - The universe spinner - The biggest man in New York - The snake in the grass - The glorious retreat - The hot weather Secretary - The Lieutenant Colonel - The Rough Rider - The wolf rising in the heart - The most famous man in America - The boy governor - The man of destiny - Epilogue : September 1901Ī biography of Theodore Roosevelt, covering the years 1858 to 1901, before he became the youngest President of the United StatesĪccess-restricted-item true Addeddate 19:42:36 Bookplateleaf 0003 Boxid IA126511 Boxid_2 CH111401 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City New York Curatestate approved Donorīebelafka Edition 3. The very small person - The mind, but not the body - The man with the morning in his face - The swell in the dog cart - The political hack - The cyclone Assemblyman - The fighting cock - The dude from New York - The honorable gentleman from the Twenty-First - The Delegate At Large - The cowboy of the present - The four-eyed maverick - The long arm of the law - The next mayor of New York - Interlude : Winter of the blue snow, 1886-1887 - Part two : 1887-1901. 7/2/2023 0 Comments Deborah feldman authorShe now lives in Berlin, where she's raising her son and working on a German-language novel. She's also published a second memoir called "Exodus." An updated version will be released in August. Her book, first published in 2012, is "Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection Of My Hasidic Roots." It's now available in paperback. Feldman's memoir is a gripping account of her struggle to cope in a world where women could look forward not to education or careers but an early arranged marriage and years of child rearing. Her family belonged to the Satmar community of Hasidim, known for its strictly enforced religious customs and heavily circumscribed gender roles. The series, about a young woman who flees the restrictive customs of her Hasidic Jewish sect and an unhappy marriage, was inspired by the experiences life-true of our guest, Deborah Feldman.įeldman grew up in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The Netflix series "Unorthodox" was recognized this award season with Golden Globes, Critics' Choice and Independent Spirit Award nominations. I'm Dave Davies, in today for Terry Gross. 7/2/2023 0 Comments War for the oaksI’d like to think that she did find this book, and that we would have talked about it the next time we met up, because it saddens me more than I can say that I won’t get to talk to her about it now. She was a lot like Eddi – strong, generous, an incredibly talented musician, quick-witted and always able to laugh at herself (she had a motorbike for a time, too) – and my whole reading of War for the Oaks is inextricably linked up with remembering her. In fact, this is the kind of book she would have recommended to me with all her wonderful enthusiasm. She would have loved Eddi, and the band, and the Seelie queen, and most especially the phouka. This book reminded me so strongly of my best friend from school, M, who passed away this time last year. It also feels serendipitous that I read War for the Oaks now. Known for being one of the first urban fantasy novels ever written, Emma Bull’s debut has been on my wish list for too long for me to ignore it, especially when it has a brand-spanking-new cover, an introduction by Naomi Alderman, and is right there in front of me on the shelf. I was all lined up to read The Chronicles of Amber for this Book Bingo category when I found a copy of War for the Oaks at the bookstore. Book Bingo – A Fantasy classic = Achieved! 7/2/2023 0 Comments Neuromancer trilogyGibson also explores the dehumanizing effects of a world dominated by ubiquitous and cheap technology, writing of a future where violence and the free market are the only things upon which one may rely, and in which the dystopian elements of society are counterbalanced by an energy and diversity that is perversely attractive. It is the second volume of the Sprawl trilogy, which begins with Neuromancer and concludes with Mona Lisa Overdrive, and is an example of the cyberpunk subgenre. The novel examines the concepts of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, genetic engineering, multinational corporations overpowering the traditional nation-state and cyberspace long before these ideas became fashionable in popular culture including the internet itself. Count Zero is a science fiction novel by American-Canadian writer William Gibson, originally published in 1986. It was Gibson's first novel and the first of the Sprawl trilogy. Count Zero was serialized by Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine in. Neuromancer is a 1984 novel by William Gibson, notable for being the most famous early cyberpunk novel and winner of the so-called science-fiction "triple crown" (the Nebula Award, the Philip K. Count Zero is a science fiction novel by American-Canadian writer William Gibson, originally published in 1986. Play of the Week on 8 and 15 September 2002 Nina de Gramont’s beautifully written imaginative history of Agatha Christie’s disappearance plays out alongside a parallel murder mystery that could have flowed straight from the pen of the great AC herself. ‘Ingenious’ - AJ Pearce, bestselling author of Dear Mrs Bird ‘A genuine marvel’ - Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of Firefly Lane ‘Romance, enigma and wit in bucketloads’ - Elizabeth Macneal, bestselling author of The Doll Factory ‘Storytelling at its very finest’ - My Weekly And during the mysterious eleven days that Agatha goes missing, they will unravel a dark secret that only Nan holds the key to. And it’s not just her husband.ĭespite their differences, the two women will become the most unlikely of allies. Because Agatha Christie has something Nan wants. After fighting her way back to England, she’s set her sights on Agatha. Her attempts to escape a tough London upbringing during the Great War led to a life in Ireland marred by a hidden tragedy. Nan O’Dea’s world is something very different. Only I know the truth of her disappearance.Īgatha Christie’s world is one of glamorous society parties, country house weekends, and growing literary fame. In 1926, Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Nina de Gramont's The Christie Affair is a stunning novel which reimagines the unexplained eleven-day disappearance of Agatha Christie that captivated the world. ‘Literally out-Christies Agatha’ - Janice Hallett, bestselling author of The Appeal She's a minister's daughter who must turn a marriage of desperation into a proper ducal union. He's a wealthy gutter rat out for vengeance. Neither thinks they'll actually have a future together. Believing his days are numbered, Quinn offers Jane marriage as a way to guarantee her independence and provide for her child. Jane Winston, widowed and pregnant, crosses paths with Quinn while her father is preaching to the prisoners. Quinn has fought his way up from the vilest slums, and now he's ready to use every dirty trick he knows to find the enemy who schemed against him. The next, he's declared the long-lost heir to a dukedom. One minute, London banker Quinn Wentworth is facing execution. Meet the highly unconventional Wentworth family in this charming USA Today bestseller with a Cinderella twist, perfect for fans of Mary Balogh.Ī funny thing happened on the way to the gallows. 'Grace Burrowes is a romance treasure' Tessa Dare 'Smart, sexy, and oh-so romantic' Mary Balogh A brand new series from bestselling Regency romance author Grace Burrowes. 7/1/2023 0 Comments Sm 101 bookOther areas of the book impacted are the chapter on meeting people, discussions of internet resources, and HIV/AIDS safety. My general recommendation is, if something in the resources looks interesting, google it, because chances are it may still exist in some form, even the old urls. That said, this second, revised edition was published in 1998, so contact information has likely changed in the 20+ years since. The back of the book has several lists of organizations, books and other publications where a person could get more information. If this book interests you, there is plenty more reading out there. It goes into thorough detail without being overwhelmingly technical and discusses a wide range of practices while also acknowledging that it is only the tip of the iceberg. SM 101: A Realistic Introduction by Jay Wiseman – In progress last time, now finished! This is a really, really excellent introduction to the basics of BDSM. Hello, hello! I have returned with another recommended reading list, this time covering what I read behind the scenes from December 2021 through February 2022. 6/30/2023 0 Comments Sugar by jewell parker rhodesThe older River Road folks feel threatened, but Sugar is fascinated. Sugar has always yearned to learn more about the world, and she sees her chance when Chinese workers are brought in to help harvest the cane. Thankfully, Sugar has a knack for finding her own fun, especially when she joins forces with forbidden friend Billy, the white plantation owner's son. Slavery is over, but laboring in the fields all day doesn't make her feel very free. Ten-year-old Sugar lives on the River Road sugar plantation along the banks of the Mississippi. From Jewell Parker Rhodes, the author of Towers Falling and Ninth Ward (a Coretta Scott King Honor Book and a Today show Al's Book Club for Kids pick) comes a tale of a strong, spirited young girl who rises beyond her circumstances and inspires others to work toward a brighter future. 6/30/2023 0 Comments Sartre nothingnessIncluding specific chapters dedicated to children and play, and exploring the work of key thinkers such as Plato, Sartre, Wittgenstein, Gadamer, Deleuze and Nietzsche, this book is invaluable reading for any advanced student, researcher or practitioner with an interest in education, playwork, leisure studies, applied ethics or the philosophy of sport. The main objective of The Philosophy of Play is to provide a richer understanding of the concept and nature of play and its relation to human life and values, and to build disciplinary and paradigmatic bridges between scholars of philosophy and scholars of play. Consciousness is not-matter and by the same token escapes all determinism. It also includes meta-analyses from a range of philosophers and theorists, as well as an exploration of some key applied ethical considerations. Sartre places human consciousness, or no-thingness ( nant ), in opposition to being, or thingness ( tre ). This book examines the concept of play and considers a variety of the related philosophical issues. Toward the end of Being and Nothingness, Sartre says that existential psychoanalysis has not yet found its Freud (Sartre, 1943, p. Play is a vital component of the social life and well-being of both children and adults. In: Ryall, Emily Russell, Wendy and MacLean, Malcolm eds. Nothingness (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy) Nothingness First published Thu substantive revision Mon Since metaphysics is the study of what exists, one might expect metaphysicians to have little to say about the limit case in which nothing exists. Play and being in Jean-Paul Sartre's Being and Nothingness. |