![]() ![]() Providing an impressive exploration of the profound impact these plants have on our survival and our pleasure, this well-illustrated book is a must have for gardeners, foodies, and environmentalists. Harris describes this symbiotic connection against the background of climate change, contending that humans must find a way to balance their need for grass as food, as living space, and potentially even as fuel. ![]() In this book, Stephen Harris explains the history of our relationship with these vital plants from the end of the last Ice Age to the present day.Ĭombining biology, sociology, and cultural history, Grasses explores how these staple crops bear the mark of human influence more visibly than any other plant and how we, in turn, are motivated to protect green space such as public parks. Indeed, grasses include four species-wheat, rice, maize, and sugar-that provide sixty percent of human calorie intake, and we become more and more dependent on these as the world's population increases. If the dyslexia suffered by the Swansea bass. Most people have memories of playing on well-manicured lawns or running across the flat green surface of a local park, but we often don't think of grasses as something we consume. Stephen Harris claims flunking his O-levels and narrowly missing being caught up in the 9/11 attacks in New York makes him the worlds luckiest man. ![]()
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With enlightened society outraged at such reckless behavior among young noblemen, the Prince Regent orders Robert Whitworth, the earl of Tamdon's heir, and Lord Dominic Wolfe to end their dispute by allying their families through marriage. ![]() One duel could be considered a matter of honor, but three duels are attempted murder! ![]() ![]() ![]() That being said, as a parent, any time the kids were in real peril, I felt a very real desire to protect them. Most of the baddies in Stranger Things are of the supernatural variety, making the gore and danger land on the right side of cartoonish for me. Personally, I find monsters slightly less scary than human threats. Watching the actors grow up with this story makes it especially poignant as you binge and make it from season to season. If you’re one of the only people left on the planet who hasn’t watched Stranger Things, let me assure you that the scary parts are scary but you’ll keep coming back for the beautiful friendships and 80s nostalgia. ![]() I’ll be honest, one of the scariest parts of the book for me was a faculty party that had truly rancid vibes. Part mystery and part romance, it follows Andrew as he enters graduate school in the footsteps of his lifelong best friend Eddie, who has recently died by apparent suicide. I like my horror crossed with other genres, and Summer Sons delivers that in spades. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Amazon review As she battled court battles, poverty, abuse, and addiction, Aimee always turned to love and to God. You will enjoy this true story with all of its beauty and positive spirit. Emunah Anne, book reviewer Aimee writes with clarity, faith, and an openness that is hard to find. It captures Aimee Cabo Nikolov difficult journey to finding her place in a cruel world. 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In the centre is the Sovereign King that is composed of citizens who are looking towards the head. ![]() ![]() The bottom half of the piece displays contrasting symbols of the balanced sovereign powers, the emblems on the left depict the monarch and on the right represent the church. Published in 1651, the political writings of Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan, was accompanied by the frontispiece by Abraham Bosse. ![]() ![]() ![]() Readers should consider these motivations in the context of the book’s overall narrative. ![]() How does the book characterize Elizabeth and Emily’s decisions to enter the medical profession? How do the factors in her decision relate to their overall goals, actions, and personality?Īlthough the book admits that Elizabeth and Emily’s motivations for pursuing medicine are sometimes abstruse, the reader should consider the information and speculation that the book provides. 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After graduation from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota McDonough traveled extensively in South America, and describes the experiences that helped shape his worldview. In a wide-ranging interview with former Acting Director of the CIA Michael Morell, McDonough talks about being one of eleven children and the values he gained from being raised in a devout Catholic family in Stillwater, Minnesota. In this week’s episode of Intelligence Matters, former White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough talks about his view of American exceptionalism in creating opportunities for its citizens, how his ideologies were deeply influenced by both his upbringing and travels, and what distinguishes President Barack Obama in his view from other government officials. ![]() ![]() Marriage in trouble romance books features a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster. These twenty book recommendations feature emotionally angsty books that will satiate your needs to have your heart torn apart by witnessing these couples' journeys. In this post, we are doing a deep dive on marriage in trouble romance tropes, and we will share 20 book recommendations on books like All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover. If you are looking for a high-stakes, emotional book that features a marriage in crisis, then you must add All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover. Even though Colleen’s books are sometimes categorized as romance because there may be sex in them, to be honest, her books are more Women’s Fiction with a secondary love story as a plot. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here.Ĭolleen Hoover has taken over the NY Times Best Seller, Tiktok, and everything. 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