![]() Instead, the object penetrates the backbone of communication networks, seizing control of the entire information space of the country. On the same night an unidentified, luminous cubic object appears on the terrace of the Vorontsov Palace in Yalta, and not a single weapon of the Russian army is able to destroy it. Sochi, 15 th September 2020, 6.15am local time: Russian President Vladimir Putin wakes up replying to an urgent phone call from the defence minister. The novel begins with a dynamic narrative: real names and facts are intertwined with painfully realistic fiction. In 2020, philanthropist, writer, philosopher and former adviser to Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, Hares Youssef wrote an essay on a political utopia that may be coming to life now (hopefully, in a positive way). ![]()
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![]() For instance, a peach is picked from somewhere across the country or around the world and then shipped directly to that supermarket. Instead, his final conclusion is that modern humanity is no longer able to see the history of a particular object, fruit being his example. In his poem, "A Supermarket in California," Ginsberg goes into a supermarket to try and find the natural beauty of the fruits and vegetables there. ![]() Ginsberg saw the economic commodification of society as one of the great ills of modern life. This is the fate of the "best minds" from Ginsberg's poem, "Howl:" the "best minds" are driven insane by their inability to accept the models of normality and conformity imposed on them by modern life, and their inability to escape these same strictures. Insanity, however, is not a state of being true genius is able to escape, Ginsberg argues. ![]() He would later admit that this absence left a stain on his development and was responsible for both his fascination and disgust with the mentally ill. ![]() His mother, Naomi Ginsberg, was institutionalized on several occasions, which left a young Allen without his mother or full family for much of his early life. Ginsberg dealt both literally and metaphorically with insanity throughout his entire life. ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, Ben Broussard and the military men who follow him don’t agree, and Pilgrim, Guyer, and the loyal members of the government have to flee, leaving the question: what’s more dangerous, the spiders or ourselves? She’s gone as far as she can-more than two dozen American cities hit with tactical nukes, the country torn asunder-and the only answer is to believe in Professor Guyer. But among the government, there is dissent: do we try to kill all of the spiders, or do we gamble on Professor Guyer’s theory that we need to kill only the queens?įor President Stephanie Pilgrim, it’s an easy answer. ![]() ![]() The only thing more terrifying than millions of spiders is the realization that those spiders work as one. In the thrilling, nerve-wracking finale of Ezekiel Boone’s “hair-raising” ( Parade) Hatching series, the United States goes to war against the queen spiders that threaten to overtake the human race forever. ![]() ![]() But I did love how they wove in humor to break the tension. The stakes also felt higher than ever as I was on the edge of my seat and stressed out at times, hoping all my favorite characters would make it out safe by the end. This book has some of the most epic magical fight scenes, and I feel like that’s saying something for this series. I couldn’t wait to see what happens next. Seriously, I could not put this down as THINGS were happening. My lord, was this a wild, amazing, fun RIDE, and I was HERE for every second of it. The story and action picks up right out the gate and does not let up until the end. Now, were there some things I wish had been given a bit more attention? Yes. Suffice to say, Catalina ends up investigating a murder that leads to a much bigger plot just like virtually every other book in the Hidden Legacy series. Honestly, I don’t know how to summarize this book without giving massive spoilers. ![]() I’m just sitting here, days after finishing it, in awe of Ilona Andrews’ talents. ![]() ![]() This book destroyed me in the best possible way. I was literally speechless after reading it and feeling so many things. I don’t even know where to start or how to summarize my thoughts on this book. CW: Murder blood warfare emotional/financial abuse reference to the murder of a pregnant woman ![]() ![]() To survive, Fie must unravel not only Rhusana’s plot, but ancient secrets of the Crows-secrets that could save her people, or set the world ablaze. But inside the royal palace, the only difference between a conqueror and a thief is an army. ![]() ![]() However, they’re all running out of time before the Crows starve in exile and Sabor is lost forever.Ī desperate Fie calls on old allies to help take Rhusana down from within her own walls. With the witch queen using the deadly plague to unite the nation of Sabor against the Crows-and add numbers to her monstrous army-Fie and her band are forced to go into hiding, leaving the country to be ravaged by the plague. But then black smoke fills the sky, signaling the death of King Surimir and the beginning of Queen Rhusana's merciless bid for the throne. Still she’s hopeful that Prince Jasimir will fulfill his oath to protect her fellow Crows. Kings become outcasts and lovers become foes in the thrilling sequel to Margaret Owen's The Merciful Crow.Īs the new chieftain of the Crows, Fie knows better than to expect a royal to keep his word. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It required that Persephone should create life within the Underworld or otherwise just completely lose her freedom for good. All of his many favorite bets were assumed to be impossible, to say the least.Īfter having a chance encounter with Hades, Persephone discovered herself in close contact with the mighty God of the Dead. The God of the Dead, Hades was the one who built a big gambling empire in the mortal world. After relocating to New Athens, she was hoping a lot to lead over some unassuming life that would be best disguised as that of a corporeal journalist. The truth since the time of her childhood is that the flowers have shrunken at her touch. Persephone for Spring was the Goddess but only by title. She was good with the female voices but her voices for all male characters sounded the same. The audio narration of the book is done by Meg Sylvan. ![]() From the same series, you will love to experience her A Touch of Ruin as well. Apart from the subject book, A Touch of Malice from the same series is a very good book by the author. She is an exceptional author with many successful series to her name. This is a science fiction and fantasy novel which is authored by Scarlett St. A Touch of Darkness is the first book in Hades & Persephone novel series. ![]() ![]() ![]() The right wing supports are those who argue for globalization. It is leading to the dominance of the developed countries and increasing the difference between poor and rich economies. ![]() Workers in the developing countries are not well paid. Arguments put forward against globalization by arguing that it has led to massive loss of jobs due to production shifts. The left wing opponents are those who argue against economic globalization. Collier focuses on the problem facing the African countries and relates them to globalization.Įconomic globalization can be described as a rapidly growing integration of countries on an economic scale (Dollar & Collier, 2002). He argues against the imposition of radical changes by the developed countries on the third world countries. To resolve the problems in the third world countries whose inhabitants make up the bottom million, countries should resolve corruption, improve infrastructure and governance practices. According to the author, poverty is only a fifty eighty countries. He contends the traditional definitions of underdeveloped, developing and developed countries. Collier looks at the main problems causing Poverty in Africa. ![]() The Bottom Billion is a short book that addresses contemporary issues in the world today. ![]() ![]() ![]() EQ relates to 58% of skill sets in the workplace.High EQ develops skills that directly correlate to success, such as navigating complex situations and keeping calm under pressure. ![]() You can calm yourself down and handle your emotions by thinking about perspective, timing, and other EQ skills. However, you do have control over your thoughts. You don’t have direct control over your emotions, especially when something triggers them. Reason #3: EQ helps you control your thoughts and develop healthy habits. High EQ skills allow you to recognize your triggers and avoid or effectively handle them. Triggers can cloud your judgment and prevent your rational brain from informing your decisions. Triggers are events that produce a significant emotional response. Though many of your emotional responses may seem minor, they’re important because these reactions develop patterns of behavior. Therefore, before you can have a rational thought, you have to process your feelings. Your brain is designed to prioritize emotions. Reason #1: EQ helps you process your emotions. Unlike traits such as IQ or personality, you can develop EQ through practice and persistence. 1-Page Summary 1-Page Book Summary of Emotional Intelligence 2.0Įmotional intelligence (EQ) is your ability to recognize your emotions as well as the emotions of those around you, and your ability to use those emotions to develop your behavior and relationships. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s a highly nuanced historical novel with characters I felt sad to leave behind. It’s wonderfully detailed about the history, politics and chaos in Burma, Siam and Malaysia, and of course, the impacts of British colonialism in these areas.Īs we approached WWII, I felt the novel was beginning to drag a bit – but then the war begins and Burmese soldiers who have finally been allowed to fight proudly for India in the British army, are now faced with the choice of continuing to fight for the oppressor Britain, or fight with the Japanese soldiers against Britain. The story unfolds over twenty-four hours with flashbacks over fifty years, as Elle finally has to decide what, and who, she truly wants. Devastating past experiences have led her to this point and the decision she now has to make. So begins a historical fiction lasting through the generations and World War II. Despite outward appearances, Elle’s life has been far from perfect. ![]() Dolly went with the royal family into exile and Rajkumar kept the promise he made to himself. Unknown to Dolly, Raj vowed to become rich and then find her. During the subsequent looting of the palace a young homeless orphan named Rajkumar saw a breathtakingly beautiful young servant girl named Dolly. In 1885, Great Britain deposed the king of Burma and sent him into exile in India. ![]() ![]() ![]() Based on this forecast, author Mark Lynas outlines what to expect from a warming world, degree by degree. In 2001, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a landmark report projecting average global surface temperatures to rise between 1.4 degrees and 5.8 degrees Celsius (roughly 2 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of this century. ![]() Written by the acclaimed author of High Tide, this highly relevant and compelling book uses accessible journalistic prose to distill what environmental scientists portend about the consequences of human pollution for the next hundred years. Possibly the most graphic treatment of global warming that has yet been published, Six Degrees is what readers of Al Gore's best-selling An Inconvenient Truth or Ross Gelbspan's Boiling Point will turn to next. ![]() |