![]() " Tenth of December shows George Saunders at his most subversive, hilarious, and emotionally piercing. "Saunders captures the fragmented rhythms, disjointed sensory input, and wildly absurd realities of the twenty-first century experience like no other writer." - The Boston Globe ![]() that will make you beam with unmitigated glee. "An irresistible mix of humor and humanity. "It's no exaggeration to say that short story master George Saunders helped change the trajectory of American fiction." - The Wall Street Journal "Saunders's startling, dreamlike stories leave you feeling newly awakened to the world." - People ![]() No one writes more powerfully than George Saunders about the lost, the unlucky, the disenfranchised." -Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times "A visceral and moving act of storytelling. "The best short-story writer in English-not 'one of, ' not 'arguably, ' but the Best." -Mary Karr, Time ![]() George Saunders makes you feel as though you are reading fiction for the first time." -Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner This eclectic collection never ceases to delight with its at times absurd, surreal, and darkly humorous look at very serious subjects. ![]() "The best book you'll read this year." - The New York Times Magazine ![]()
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As such, many prefer to lie or keep the truth to themselves. In fact, when a man admits any of the ‘secrets’ in this advice guide, it can possibly trigger people, start arguments and get him accused of discrimination. He might even be accused of being against equality of opportunity for both genders. The problem is: if a man comes out and says he’s not attracted to bossy and assertive women, he’s often accused of being weak and intimidated by strong partners. ![]() But it doesn’t change the fact that it’s inherently masculine to take charge and be a leader – and men are mostly attracted to feminine behavior. Both genders should be granted equality of opportunity to chase leadership roles. That’s great, if a woman wants to do that. Well, third-wave feminism is teaching ladies to strive to become leaders in the workplace, to make important decisions in the boardroom and (in some cases) to take charge of their relationships. So, why is this becoming a secret obsession? ![]() ![]() This mechanism is supported by the observation that absolute ethyl alcohol, a dehydrating agent, is less bactericidal than mixtures of alcohol and water because proteins are denatured more quickly in the presence of water 484, 485. The most feasible explanation for the antimicrobial action of alcohol is denaturation of proteins. ![]() ![]() Their cidal activity drops sharply when diluted below 50% concentration, and the optimum bactericidal concentration is 60%–90% solutions in water (volume/volume) 483, 484. These alcohols are rapidly bactericidal rather than bacteriostatic against vegetative forms of bacteria they also are tuberculocidal, fungicidal, and virucidal but do not destroy bacterial spores. FDA has not cleared any liquid chemical sterilant or high-level disinfectant with alcohol as the main active ingredient. ![]() In the healthcare setting, “alcohol” refers to two water-soluble chemical compounds-ethyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol-that have generally underrated germicidal characteristics 482. ![]() ![]() ![]() Fortunately, Hatke's got them, and he doles out an increasingly loony and charming array of aliens, robots, and unclassifiable blobs and hairy things for Zita (herself a cross between Ramona Quimby and a Matt Phelan waif) to encounter. Any story in which one can escape prison with a tube of "doorpaste" (just like toothpaste, except that it makes magic doors appear when smeared on a wall) obviously puts more stock in wowing imaginations than satisfying logic, and it needs solid cartooning chops to back it up. She makes some allies, takes off after him, and zany mishaps and dashing adventures ensue. Zita follows and lands on a delightfully bizarre alien planet, where she sees Joseph being captured by a tentacled, scuba-headed creature. Of course, no one could resist pushing a mystery button, which pops open an interdimensional portal that whisks Joseph away. “For no reason at all, a little red button crashes to earth while Zita and her pal Joseph are out cavorting around. SD Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award ML School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the YearĪmelia Bloomer Project/Feminist Task Force ![]() Vermont Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Master ListĬapitol Choices Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens South Dakota Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award Master List Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award Master List Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award Maser List ![]() ![]() New Hampshire Great Stone Face Award Master List School Library Journal Best Books of the YearĪmerican Library Association Notable Children's Books ![]() ![]() ![]() While researching a book on the conquest of Granada, he gained access to the Alhambra Palace, which had fallen into disrepair after years of neglect. "Upon his 1829 arrival in Granada, Spain, American author Washington Irving was immediately charmed by the city's beauty and picturesque qualities. ![]() As Irving notes in his Preface, ""It was my endeavor scrupulously to depict its half Spanish, half Oriental character its mixture of the heroic, the poetic, and the grotesque to revive the traces of grace and beauty fast fading from its walls to record the regal and chivalrous traditions concerning those who once trod its courts and the whimsical and superstitious legends of the motley race now burrowing among its ruins."" A must-read for modern-day visitors to the Alhambra, this edition presents a fascinating selection of Irving's observations and stories." The result is this captivating collection of essays, sketches, and tales. During his sojourn, the writer became increasingly enamored of the grand palace and its wealth of history and folklore. ![]() Irving became a guest at the ancient fortress, where he found himself in the company of several colorful inhabitants. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() From her first stories, Chopin was interested in independent characters who challenged convention. The subtle beauty of her writing was contrasted with her unwomanly and sordid subject-matter: Edna's rejection of her domestic role, and her passionate quest for spiritual, sexual, and artistic freedom. When her most famous story, The Awakening, was first published in 1899, it stunned readers with its frank portrayal of the inner word of Edna Pontellier, and its daring criticisms of the limits of marriage and motherhood. Kate Chopin was one of the most individual and adventurous of nineteenth-century american writers, whose fiction explored new and often startling territory. ![]() ![]() He spends a few minutes loving them like they're deluxe cheeseburgers after a night of binge drinking. It's not like he'll be able to fit more boob into his mouth. His voice travels over my skin like marshmallows drenched in hot chocolate syrup. ![]() Like gummy bears left out in the sun, I melt right into him. I ask you: what is remotely sexy about ANY of this from their first hook up? And a "What is this?" feeling in the back of my mind that never really went away.Ĭase in point: what in the ever loving hell is up with the first sex scene? We're constantly bombarded with food similes. From page one, I had a permanent eye squint and nose crinkle in frustration and/or confusion. But for me, I DID NOT connect with the writing style of this author whatsoever (this is my first read by her). I can see where some people may find this book cute and quirky if this type of humor is your thing. ![]() I'm not one to gleefully let loose on a book and tear it apart, but there are times when I feel so frustrated with the time spent on reading something, it's almost impossible to hold it in. On the other hand, I'm attempting to reign in my stabby feelings out of respect for the review copy I was gifted. ![]() On one hand, I have a deep urge to rant over this book and let my annoyance rip. Well folks, I'm grappling with two conflicting urges. ![]() ![]() ![]() “I love you so much, Adam,” I say with total reverence. When he pulls away, I give him my best pout, and he gives me a knowing grin. I love his kisses, but this one is way too short and sweet. Now that my junior year at college has wrapped up, my father has suddenly decided-no, demanded is more like it-he wants me home for the entire summer.Īdam’s lips gently brush over mine, and I close my eyes at the feel of his soft lips. ![]() “Yeah, but it’s a couple of months too long. It’s only going to be for a couple of months,” he says as he takes a tendril of my long, blonde hair, tucking it behind my ear. “I’m going to miss you,” I whisper, and I can feel my eyes beginning to fill with unshed tears. He should know Nick is playing for keeps, and while Julianna is fighting for her freedom, a lifetime full of secrets and twisted perceptions slowly unwind as Julianna gets caught in the fray. When Travis Jackson, Nick's right-hand man, lays his eyes on the prize, all Hell breaks loose. But Nick didn't bank on one thing: Julianna's fiery, independent streak. She's become Nick Palcini's ultimate obsession, and he will stop at nothing to have her.ĭangerous and controlling, Nick has been setting the stage for a long time, and sparks fly when their separate worlds collide. ![]() Prepared to spend the summer back at home, Julianna Oakley's plans take an unexpected turn for the worse. Two sexy, ruthless men.one innocent female caught in the middle. A carefully orchestrated and intricately organized sex game. ![]() ![]() As they draw closer to the truth, Nora and Cormac must exercise the utmost caution to avoid becoming the next victims of a ruthless killer fixated on the gruesome notion of triple death. ![]() Someone has come to this quagmire to sink their dreadful handiwork - and Nora soon realizes that she is being pulled deeper into the land and all it holds: the secrets to a cache of missing gold, a tumultuous love affair with archaeologist Cormac Maguire, and the dark mysteries and desires of the workers at the site. As with all the artifacts culled from its prehistoric depths, the bog has effectively preserved the dead man's remains - his multiple wounds suggest he was the victim of an ancient pagan sacrifice known as "triple death." But signs of a more recent slaying emerge when a second body, bearing a similar wound pattern, is found - this one sporting a wristwatch. Lake of Sorrows (Scribner, 2004) was shortlisted for a Minnesota Book. ![]() Erin Hart at Lake Inchiquin outside Corofin, County Clare, Ireland. American pathologist Nora Gavin has come to the Irish midlands to examine a body unearthed at a desolate spot known as the Lake of Sorrows. Erin Hart (born September 1, 1958) is an American author of crime fiction. ![]() |