6/28/2023 0 Comments Hard times by studs terkel![]() It was simply a gut issue then: eating or not eating, living or not living." Studs Terkel makes history come alive, drawing out experiences and emotions from his interviewees to the degree few have ever been able to match. Or Edward Santander, who was a child then: "My first memories come about '31. The book includes also the perspectives of ordinary men and women, such as Jim Sheridan, who took part in the 1932 march by World War I veterans to petition for their benefits in Washington, D.C., where they were repelled by army troops led by General Douglas MacArthur. Hosted by the former president, this documentary series is a modern take on. But it was obvious I couldn't take care of all their terrible needs. I listened to all their stories, each one of 'em. But I never let one of them leave without my coming out and shakin' hands with 'em. Men with tears in their eyes begged for an appointment that would help save their homes and farms. Landon, who recalls what it was like to be governor of Kansas in 1933: Wright Patman and Hamilton Fish, as well as failed presidential candidate Alf M. ![]() Click here to purchase this book.įirst published in 1970, this classic of oral history features the voices of men and women who lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s. Studs Terkel’s great 1974 collection of interviews. Books: Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression Why I am recommending this book:īecause we can learn valuable lessons from those who have come before us and survived - brilliantly. We all go through our days benefiting from the work of others without having any real idea of who they are or what they actually do. ![]()
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6/28/2023 0 Comments Mandela long walk to freedom![]() Backing vocals on the song are by Angel Deradoorian, most well known for her work with Dirty Projectors. The song was the first song released from U2’s collaborations with producer Brian Burton aka Danger Mouse, who had been working with U2 on their next album since 2010. The trailer was made available for subscribers of u2.com shortly before it debuted on Yahoo Movies. The song was announced on October 17, 2013, and a short snippet of the song could be heard in the trailer for the movie released that same day. U2 wrote and recorded the new song at the request of producer Harvey Weinstein. “Ordinary Love” was announced to be a song that was appearing in the movie “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”. Nkosi Sikelel Iafrika – Mandela OST Cast.Thetha No Botha / Siyaya Epitoli – Innocent Modiba.The Revolution Will Not be Televised – Gil Scott-Heron.Bahleli Bonke Etilongweni – Mandela OST Cast.Quickly in Love – Todd Matshikiza, Pat Williams.Jikela Emaweni – The Manhattan Brothers.Afrika Will be Saved – Mandela OST Cast.Hoya Rona – Tony Kgorge, Mandela OST Cast."Ordinary Love" (Studio Version) - U2 (03:39)."Mandela - Long Walk to Freedom" - Various Artists Soundtrack Album U2 Related Content: ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments The Dragon Dreamer by J.S. Burke![]() ![]() ![]() Engrossing, uplifting and superbly crafted, this book is a keeper. The art of this tale for me lies in how the author brings these disparate threads together while never allowing the narrative pace to slacken. ![]() While the story at its surface level follows the unfolding of friendship and cooperation of a most unusual kind between two different species, there is tension well sustained throughout and wonderfully imaginative descriptions of octopus and dragon art forms and dance, accompanied by a flawless depth and growth of the main and supporting characters in the tale. Burke The Dragon Dreamer Paperback Apby J S Burke (Author) 180 ratings Book 1 of 3: Dragon Dreamer See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 1. Add gift options Have one to sell Sell on Amazon See all 3 images Follow the Author J. As someone who grew up beside the ocean, I can attest to that! Further, she tells a gripping yarn. Buy Now Secure transaction Ships from and sold by Amazon.ca. Burke brings the undersea world to dazzling life, using her background in marine biology to salt her world-building with just the right amount of authentic and fascinating detail. This is a story to dive into, literally, because there’s so much more to this tale than meets the eye.Īuthor J. My 10-year-old bookworm daughter (who is quite a discerning reader and not often lavish with her praise!) says, “The story’s fabulous!” and I fully agree. Scree, the curious octopus, is a healer willing to rick it all to help those in need. Arak the dragon is a dreamer and adventurer. An authentic and moving friendship develops between a dragon and an octopus in this beautifully crafted tale for all ages. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Nietzsche book zarathustra![]() The Greeks knew better: Goodness for them was nobility, pride, and victory, not the Christian virtues of humility, meekness, poverty, and altruism. Do not accept, he counsels, what almost two thousand years of history have taught you to call evil. A unique combination of biblical oratory and playfulness, Thus Spoke Zarathustra chronicles the wanderings and teachings of the prophet Zarathustra, who descends from his mountain retreat to awaken the world to its new salvation. His best-known book, Thus Spoke Zarathustra-published in four parts in the last two decades of the nineteenth century-is also his masterpiece, and represents the fullest expression of his ideas up to that time. You can read this before Thus Spoke Zarathustra PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom.Ĭonsidered by many to be the most important philosopher of modern times, Friedrich Nietzsche influenced twentieth-century ideas and culture more than almost any other thinker. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Thus Spoke Zarathustra written by Friedrich Nietzsche which was published in 1883–. Brief Summary of Book: Thus Spoke Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Lost Connections by Johann Hari![]() Many of the claims made in the book seem to rely on anecdote and individual studies. The book provides a vague model pointing towards how we should think about depression differently, and even some specific causes to look at, but there’s clearly some big gaps in the supporting evidence, and there’s not much concrete advice that a depressed person won’t have considered before (“maybe you would be less depressed if you made friends, or had more money”). It’s not really fully fleshed out and supported, nor is it a good self-help guide. It also presents some interesting possible solutions for solving depression in one’s own life and solving depression as a social, collective-action problem. ![]() This book asserts that most of us are thinking about depression in a fundamentally wrong way, which would be very important if true. ![]() For instance, 34% of SSC readers said they were diagnosed or thought they had it in 2020 ( source). Well, it's about depression, which is generally interesting to LW readers. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments Tobly mcsmith stay gold![]() ![]() As an activist and educator, her areas of expertise include 2SLGBTQ+ and trans inclusion, social policy, child and youth mental health, sex education and anti-oppression. Tobly is proud to be transgender.įae Johnstone is a local public speaker, consultant, educator and community organizer. He now lives in New York City with his two cats, Buster and Bananas McSmith. Tobly McSmith is the co-creator/writer of seven musical parodies, including Friends! The Musical Parody. Questions from the audience will be collected in advance via an OPL blog post ![]() The Facebook Live link will be made available on August 18. Registration is not required, but may be helpful! Register on Eventbrite to receive an email reminder on the day of the event. This event is scheduled to take place in conjunction with the Capital Pride's Youth Got Pride virtual events taking place on Monday, August 24th between 3-5:30 pm. Told in two voices, Pony, who is concealing his transgender identity at his new Texas high school, and Georgia, a cisgender cheerleader counting the days until she graduates, develop a complicated relationship. Playwright Tobly McSmith's STAY GOLD, set in Texas, about a transgende. Read 1,399 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. The novel follows the story of Pony and Georgia. Playwright Tobly McSmith's STAY GOLD, set in Texas, about a transgende. ![]() Join local host, Fae Johnstone for a conversation with author Tobly McSmith about his debut YA novel, Stay Gold. ![]() ![]() ![]() Creator/Contributor: Billerbeck, Kristin. “Available July 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group. Perfectly dateless : a universally misunderstood novel / Kristin Billerbeck. I’m looking forward to where Kristin takes this series. The climax of the story turns the book from being a lighthearted, quirky read into something more meaningful and challenging. Kristin draws out both the positive and negative impact this kind of parenting has on Daisy. Daisy it a likeable young girl with Christian parents who keep a firm hand on her activities, dress and future choices. billerbeck perfectly invisible Books by Kristin Billerbeck Perfectly Dateless Perfectly Invisible. Perfectly Dateless is a great read, witty, entertaining and ultimately thought provoking, challenging young readers to look beyond the superficial in their clothing as well as their relationships. A Universally Misunderstood Novel Kristin Billerbeck. Can she talk her parents into letting her go to the prom? Or will they succeed at their obvious attempt to completely ruin her life?įirst up, I don’t usually read YA fiction but I’ve always enjoyed Kristin’s books and was keen to see how she turned her hand to the teenage set. ![]() Okay, so maybe there’s more than one problem. Oh, and she’s totally invisible at school, has to wear lame homemade clothes, and has no social skills. ![]() There’s only one problem–her parents won’t let her date or even talk to a guy on the phone. Daisy Crispin has 242 days to find the right date for the prom. ![]() ![]() A man tormented by his search for the truth, and ultimately destroyed by a dark, terrible secret. A man who ended up compromising his own morality beyond all measure, while the Second World War raged outside his front door. Soon intrigue is replaced by obsession, and dreams by nightmares, as the boundaries between the living and the dead begin to blur. And so Flavières begins to scour the streets of Paris in search of an answer – in search of a woman who belongs to no one, not even to herself. You’re no longer in the police, but when an old friend asks you to look after his wife as a favour, how can you refuse? She’s been behaving strangely, mysteriously – but she’s dazzling. Synopsis: “Do you think it’s possible to live again, Monsieur? … I mean … is it possible to die and then … live again in someone else?” First published as The Living and the Dead in Great Britain in 1956.Translated by Geoffrey Sainsbury, 1956. First published in French as D’entre les morts ( From Among the Dead), 1954. There’s still time to join in for August. The year under consideration this month has been 1954. Every month he designates a year and bloggers contribute a post on a crime fiction book (or film, TV, comics, or short story) published in that year. ![]() ![]() I submit this entry to participate in the Crimes of the Century, a meme hosted by Rich Westwood at his blog Past Offences. Esta entrada es bilingüe, para ver la versión en castellano desplazarse hacia abajo ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments Time Warped by Claudia Hammond![]() The experience of time created in our minds is ambiguous. Time also plays tricks with our minds – it flies when we are having fun and drags when we are bored. We regularly adjust ourselves to a schedule: we get up, work, eat, exercise at some hour in the day. Time dictates the way we organize our lives. So, get ready to unlock the mysteries of mind-time and learn what makes it elastic! The time illusion More importantly, it indicates ways in which we can shape our time perception and improve our system of time management. It explains how time stretches in space, and why it seems to slow down when we are afraid while speeding up as we get older. ![]() ![]() "Time Warped" by acclaimed writer and BBC broadcaster Claudia Hammond is a scientific exploration of the way we experience time in our minds. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments Boyfriend material book![]() Then they can go their separate ways and pretend it never happened.īut the thing about fake-dating is that it can feel a lot like real-dating. So they strike a deal to be publicity-friendly (fake) boyfriends until the dust has settled. Unfortunately apart from being gay, single, and really, really in need of a date for a big event, Luc and Oliver have nothing in common. In other words: perfect boyfriend material. He’s a barrister, an ethical vegetarian, and he’s never inspired a moment of scandal in his life. To clean up his image, Luc has to find a nice, normal relationship…and Oliver Blackwood is as nice and normal as they come. Now that his dad’s making a comeback, Luc’s back in the public eye, and one compromising photo is enough to ruin everything. His rock star parents split when he was young, and the father he’s never met spent the next twenty years cruising in and out of rehab. Luc O’Donnell is tangentially–and reluctantly–famous. ![]() |