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White fang jack london book6/26/2023 ![]() ![]() Only the strongest one, who could fight and defeat the other two, would mate with her. The large gray wolf, the old wolf with one eye, and the three-year-old stayed with the she-wolf. When the wolves were full, they rested, and then they continued on their way. Within seconds, the pack was feeding on the dead animal. The wolves leapt upon it, and it fell to the ground. Even though it kicked and bit the wolves, badly hurting many of them, the moose became too weak to fight. It was a large, strong animal, but the wolves attacked it. The pack was very hungry, and if they did not find food soon, they would die.Īfter many days of running across the snow, they finally saw a moose ahead of them. They all wanted to mate with her, but at that moment, they could only think of food. ![]() Three male wolves kept close to her: a large gray wolf, an old wolf with one eye, and a three-year old. ![]() The she-wolf led the pack in their search for food. ![]()
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Exiles by Jaye L. Knight6/26/2023 ![]() Prison? That was if they were lucky? A lump formed in my throat. If they’re lucky, then they’ll be sentenced to a prison here in Lithuania.” Even the question sent shudders through me. “What will happen to my parents now?” I asked. You don’t have to go to the school, but you cannot tell anyone about it either, or about the books you saw.” ![]() Now Milda folded her arms and her tone became stern. I’d return to the forest alone before I opened the pages of any book. Nor could I ever learn from something that had nearly gotten me killed. ![]() I refused to learn from a school that taught from books that got my parents arrested. You can come to this school, learn about the books.” “If you’d like, you can stay here with me. This is an early conversation Audra has with the recipient of the package, Milta Sabiene. But because it may be the only way she can ever bring her parents home again. Not for the books, or even to save her country…at first. ![]() So begins Audra’s entry into her own world of smuggling. ![]() But when her parents are arrested for smuggling, Audra is forced on the run with a small package they begged her to deliver in another village. In WORDS ON FIRE, Audra Zikaris would have been happy to remain with her family on their small farm. ![]()
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Cather my antonia6/26/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cather’s novel reflects the literary period of modernism, including progressive changes from an agricultural life to that of a more industrialized society, as well as the influx of immigrants into the Nebraska region. Cather uses Jim’s narration to relate themes such as female inequality and triumph, the reminiscence of one’s life, and farming/agriculture. Throughout the story, Jim relates many areas of struggle and drama he witnessed as a boy growing up, especially those of his friends and family. In the novel, Jim reflects back on his life and childhood experiences, with a particular focus on time spent with his dear friend, Ántonia Shimerda. Willa Cather’s My Ántonia is a coming of age story told from the perspective of Jim Burden. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Only it's not clear what anyone's end goal is, and trust is hard-earned. Somehow, she becomes the leader of a motley crew of allies with a shared mission. When circumstances beyond her control-and gravity-send her plummeting to what she fears may be her death, walking away unscathed opens a world of possibilities. And unlikely companions and exotic places are only the beginning of her journey. It seems she has a destiny-one she is only beginning to unravel. She prefers a solitary existence, doing the jobs she's commissioned for and not much else. As a hunter, Evren Hanali of Orenlion has probably seen it all and done even more, even though she likes to fade into the background. ![]() Get ready for the journey of a lifetime in the first book of an all-new, captivating fantasy series from thrilling debut author Gillian Grant. ![]()
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The help by kathryn stockett6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() However, her mother would prefer she settle down and get married. She recently graduated from the University of Mississippi, and she wants to become a writer. Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan is a young woman from a wealthy family that employs several African American workers on their cotton farm. Walters’s and starts working for a woman named Celia Foote. However, Minny is soon let go from her job at Mrs. Walters, the mother of the book’s villain Hilly Holbrook. ![]() Minny Jackson, Aibileen’s friend, is an outspoken woman who has been fired 19 times, and currently works for Mrs. Aibileen Clark is an older maid who is returning to work since her 24-year-old son Treelore died in a work accident, and she works for the Leefolt household caring for their toddler, Mae Mobley. The Help is told from a first-person perspective split among three women. ![]()
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I Might Regret This by Abbi Jacobson6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() With some original illustrations by the author. ![]() As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles, she mulled over the big questions- What do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood? In this collection of anecdotes, observations and reflections-all told in the sharp, wildly funny, and relatable voice that has endeared Abbi to critics and fans alike-readers will feel like they're in the passenger seat on a fun and, ultimately, inspiring journey. why? But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude, and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff Audible Audiobook Unabridged Abbi Jacobson (Author, Narrator), Hachette Audio (Publisher) 1,011 ratings Editors' pick Best Biographies & Memoirs See all formats and editions Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a hilarious and poignant collection about love, loss, work, comedy, and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew.When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasn't she going with friends? Wouldn't it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one. ![]()
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A lesson in vengeance series6/25/2023 ![]() ![]() Even then, both mediums share their own pros and cons when it comes to making a successful adaptation, but the audience can always be grateful for the chance to see their favorite book grace their TV or cinema screens. Additionally, the myriad of streaming platforms presents more opportunities for bolder and unique stories to be recognized and receive the adaptation treatment as either television shows or movies. The longer screen time yields more details and development of the story and characters. In a time when the smaller screen medium is evolving with streaming platforms, the TV format has been embraced for its episodic length which caters much better to the chapter configuration of any book. The past decade has seen a significant shift in book adaptations being brought to life on television as opposed to film. When and Where Did Lessons in Chemistry Film?. ![]() ![]() Who Is Starring in Lessons in Chemistry?.Watch the Trailer for Lessons in Chemistry.Where Can You Watch Lessons in Chemistry?.When Can You Watch Lessons in Chemistry?. ![]()
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The brain it changes itself6/24/2023 ![]() The brain changes itself through a process called neuroplasticity. After you finish reading this article, we guarantee that your brain will be different! ![]() It is always adapting to all sorts of different things and situations. We have all heard sentences, such as “The brain is a complex structure!” or “The brain commands all body functions!” but what fewer of us know is that the brain is not sitting there unchanging inside our skulls. ![]() The harmful one is about phantom limb syndrome, a strange phenomenon felt by amputees in their limbs and organs … that no longer exist! What is Neuroplasticity? The positive one is about changes that happen when we are young and have good social experiences. In this article, we cover two cases of neuroplasticity, one positive and one harmful. Although neuroplasticity usually helps us cope with problems, sometimes things go wrong, and the changes produced by neuroplasticity are harmful to the person. ![]() You might not expect it, but the brain is always changing-it adapts itself to good and bad life experiences. ![]()
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One Match Fire by Lissa Linden6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() There are so many steps on the way to publication, and I’m still not quite sure which one I consider to be the day I really believed ONE MATCH FIRE would be published, but I definitely used them all as excuses to get a little gussied up and go out for dinner. I tried to celebrate all the steps along the way. How did you celebrate when you learned ONE MATCH FIRE was going to be published? ![]() Those summers at camp leave a serious imprint. This is a book I wanted to write, and I pulled from my own camp experiences to give ONE MATCH FIRE life. Of course, it underwent revisions during the publication process that added time to this total, but it went relatively quickly since there wasn’t much research to do. I wrote the heart of this book in about four months. How long did it take for you to write the book? Did you do have to do any research? Wet Hot American Summer meets Nicholas Sparks when Amy escapes the city to take Paul’s job at their childhood summer camp in this sexy reunion romance. ![]()
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Vitor martins here the whole time6/24/2023 ![]() ![]() Sweet, authentic, funny, and relatable, this romance is nothing short of heartwarming. ![]() Luckily, Here the Whole Time is none of these things. Teen romances have a terrible reputation for being generic, cringey, and stereotypical. Can a boy like him find love? Maybe, if he can keep it together, the future might hold magic for both of them. His presence will escalate every one of Felipe’s worries and put his ability to cope with life to the ultimate test. ![]() Caio barely talks to Felipe most of the time, even though they’re neighbors, but now he will be staying in Felipe’s room. However, the biggest thing on his list of worries this winter break is that his biggest crush, Caio, is coming to stay. What to Expect: Self-Esteem, Romance, Family Relationships, Bullyingįelipe has a lot of things to worry about: being overweight, being bullied for being overweight, being gay and single, being a single child of a single parent. ![]() |