![]() ![]() They sustain their arguments with sound materials. What happened in 1840s Ireland, and why, and who was responsible, is also the subject of John Kelly’s cogent and forceful popular history, “The Graves Are Walking.” Kelly and Coogan have both written polemics against the British government of the day and its inadequate response to Ireland’s nightmare. ![]() And these days, as Tim Pat Coogan writes in “The Famine Plot,” “poverty and emigration remained continuing themes in Ireland,” and the country has been learning all over again that “its defenses were too fragile to cope with the longstanding Irish vices such as clientalism and corruption.” What Coogan suggests - and this is just one of many intriguing points made in his book - is a linkage between the recent Irish collapse, Irish feelings of helplessness and that demographic and moral disaster of the Irish 1840s: the potato famine, otherwise known as the Great Hunger. Who had time to brood over the potato famine when the aged parents’ wee house happened to be worth four times what it was five years ago? ![]() Ireland’s economic takeoff, which began accelerating in the 1980s, spun out of control early in the new millennium and was crashing even before the near-meltdown of the global financial system in 2008.īack in the late purple stage of the property boom, a nation besotted with an insanely over-confident real estate market seemed willing, even eager, to finally forget its history of subjugation, oppression, theft, poverty, famine and emigration. ![]()
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![]() Still, the subject matter and description for One By One make it sound like a twisty must-read for me. ![]() Now, I’m not usually much of a thriller reader, and I’ve only read one book by Ruth Ware so far ( The Turn of the Key), which I had decidedly mixed feelings about. One By One caught my attention as soon as I stumbled across it and read the synopsis, and when I saw it available at a deep discount, I just had to grab a copy. I love snowy mountain vacations… and I also seem to be drawn to books and/or movies that feature snowy mountain disasters! What does this say about me, I wonder? I bought a hardcover edition during a pre-Christmas book sale in 2020. The serious young author of this year’s hottest psychological thriller debut A. ![]() The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Turn of the Key and In a Dark Dark Wood returns with another suspenseful thriller set on a snow-covered mountain. ![]() Come Monday morning, how many members short will the team be? When an off-site company retreat meant to promote mindfulness and collaboration goes utterly wrong when an avalanche hits, the corporate food chain becomes irrelevant and survival trumps togetherness. But what happens when that company is eight of your coworkers…and you can’t trust any of them? Getting snowed in at a beautiful, rustic mountain chalet doesn’t sound like the worst problem in the world, especially when there’s a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm. What it’s about (synopsis via Goodreads) : ![]() ![]() ![]() I actually put 1,400 km on a little Ford Focus in about 3 days and 95 km of that was through winding mountain gravel roads in the North of New Zealand so, pretty unique experience to be sure.Īnd did you learn anything about user interface design from driving on the wrong side of the road? Now also, before we get into the meat of today’s discussion, you were recently in New Zealand where you had the experience of driving on the wrong side of the road for the first time? Yeah, Web Form Design: Filling In The Blanks. Yeah, so it is completely written and edited and in the layout stage so we are anticipating late March early April right now. Luke, first of all can you tell me when the book on forms design is due out? Luke Wroblewski, welcome to the User Experience Podcast. He wrote the book Site Seeing: A Visual Approach To Web Usability and he also has a forthcoming book on web forms design. He publishes Functioning Form, an on-line publication for interaction designers. My guest today was previously lead user interface designer of eBay’s platform team and he’s currently the Senior Principal of Product Ideation and Design at Yahoo! and founder of Luke W Interface Designs. This is Gerry Gaffney with the User Experience podcast. ![]() Packaging design for the web: an interview with Luke Wroblewski Audio (mp3: 3.54MB, 20:40)Īpplying the principles of package design to the web ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Haunting of Henry Davis by Kathryn Siebel.A Properly Unhaunted Place by William Alexander.The Secret of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange.The Ghouls of Howlfair by Nick Tomlinson.Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz.A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting by Joe Ballarini.Surfside Girls: The Secret of Danger Point by Kim Dwinell. ![]() The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle by Janet Fox.The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street by Lindsay Currie.The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud.The Witches of Willow Cove by Josh Roberts.Use this guide, curated by the parents and experts of Family Vacation Critic, to find the best Halloween books and graphic novels for kids and tweens. Some books are slightly spooky, others delightfully creepy, and still others downright scary. And while there’s no doubt that kids love Halloween stories, it can be hard to know which scary books are age-appropriate for younger readers. Spooky middle-grade fiction aimed at children ages eight and up has seen a creative renaissance in recent years, with more and more options available for kids and tweens. The Best Spooky Halloween Books for Kids and Tweens ![]() ![]() ![]() Theodor Seuss Geisel was born 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Creator of classics such as 'The Cat in the Hat' (1957), 'Green Eggs and Ham' (1960), and 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!' (1957), he is still ranked among the world's top children's authors, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.Įdition MSRP: US $16⁹⁹ / $21⁹⁹ CAN (ISBN 978-6-9) ![]() ![]() Seuss and his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, have been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. With birthday festivities on every page, readers go on a journey that teaches them to celebrate being themselves-every single day of the year! This joyful classic rejoices about the things that make you unique! The ultimate birthday gift for ages one to 101-from the one and only Dr. Seuss in his first all-color picture book, 'Happy Birthday to You!' Fly with the Great Birthday Bird in this fantastical commemoration of YOU! And make the most of your special day, which only comes once a year! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!”īigger than New Year’s, the Fourth of July, and Halloween all rolled into one, birthdays are for celebrating with Dr. “Today you are you! That is truer than true! ![]() ![]() But first, he must confront a dangerous secret about his destiny - or risk losing the only woman he has lived for. ![]() It's now or never for Kev to make his move. Meantime, an attractive, seductive suitor has set his sights on Win. only to find that Kev has hardened into a man who will deny love at all costs. Can she remember the man he once was? Then, Win returns to England. and before long Win is torn from him by a devastating twist of fate. ![]() Read more a man of mysterious origins and he fears that the darkness of his past could crush delicate, luminous Win. Kev Merripen has longed for the beautiful, well-bred Winnifred Hathaway ever since her family rescued him from the brink of death when he was just a boy. 'Lisa Kleypas is the best' Sarah MacLean He has tried hard to forget her. perfect for fans of Sarah MacLean, Julia Quinn and Eloisa James. From the New York Times bestselling author of Mine Till Midnight comes a dazzling novel about forbidden love and long-denied desire - the kind of passion that happens once in a lifetime. The second book in bestselling author Lisa Kleypas' brand new Victorian trilogy Series: Hathaways. ![]() Description for Seduce Me at Sunrise Paperback. ![]() ![]() Two dozen goblin archetypes, including the Dog Hunter ranger, the Friendly Picklechucker rogue, and the Peaceful Beachcomber paladinĪn extensive discussion of brand-new goblin versions of your favorite deitiesĪn exciting reworking of the alignment system that allows you to play arsonists and baby-eaters while still being good-alignedĪ brand-new 20-level base class built especially for would-be goblin heroes-the Goblin Babysitter, a class that gets extensive use out of this book's new "innocent accident charts" This book is jam-packed with all manner of fun and exciting options for goblins dedicated to fighting against the rise of evil (as most often personified by greedy adventurers, slavering dogs, and those hateful horses with their sharp, sharp hooves and soulless eyes), all while maintaining the rip-roaring fun that being an arsonist or a baby-eater brings. But they're not popular enough! With "Goblins of Purity," we're giving you what you've been asking for-the chance to fully embrace all of the madness and mayhem that is being a goblin-but in a way that allows you to still be a hero. Introducing the next in our popular Players Companion line of products: Goblins of Purity! ![]() Widescreen version here.īecause you asked for it, the following changes are coming to Pathfinder: Illustrations by Andrew Hou, Michael Saas, and Florian Stitz. ![]() ![]() ![]() Rick Riordan, he of Percy Jackson fame, created a similar series (recently completed) based on Egyptian gods. It continued in Lost, which added many, many tenants and figures from Egyptian mythology. It started stylistically with Indiana Jones (while never set in Egypt, Raiders owes much of its back-story and mythos to it) and later was picked up by Stargate and all of its television incarnations. There is a small movement afoot recently to bring Egyptian mythology and settings into the mainstream. Ehiru must now protect the woman he was sent to kill - or watch the city be devoured by war and forbidden magic. ![]() Someone, or something, is stalking its prey both in Gujaareh’s alleys and the realm of dreams. But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh’s great temple, Ehiru - the most famous of the city’s Gatherers - must question everything he knows. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe… and kill those judged corrupt. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers - the keepers of this peace. In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. ![]() ![]() He has also written numerous op-ed pieces for major newspapers and has provided commentary on radio and television about historical influences on current affairs. From 1994 to 1995 he was the Harmsworth Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford, where he was awarded an honorary M.A. Currently, he is at work on a biography of John F. Johnson, the American Style of Foreign Policy, and Hail to the Chief: The making and Unmaking of American Presidents. His r esearch centers on United States presidents, politics, and foreign policy. ![]() He is an American historian specializing in the presidency. Robert Dallek recently retired as Professor of History at Boston University and has previously taught at Columbia University, UCLA, and Oxford. ![]() ![]() ![]() The wedding Dear Dumb Diary readers have been anxiously anticipating is about to become a reality: Jamie’s aunt and Angeline’s uncle joined together until death do they part or until the divorce Jamie has been feverishly wishing for since they started dating finally happens. She also wonders when the poison will take effect and if he is a boy… Jamie Kelly doesn’t know who Jim Benton is and wonders why he is even being mentioned in connection with her diary. They do not have a dog, and they especially do not have a vengeful beagle. Jim Benton lives in Michigan with his spectacular wife and kids. He’s created a kids TV series, designed clothing, and written books. You may already know his properties It’s Happy Bunny!, or Just Jimmy, and you are about to get to know Dear Dumb Diary. He is the creator of many licensed properties, some for big kids, some for little kids, and some for grown ups that, frankly, are probably behaving like little kids. He has managed to make a living out of being funny anyway. Can you believe the pain he’s in? His suffering? The crushing heartache he endures every time he sees me? Gosh, it just makes me so happy!’ ABOUT JIM BENTON: JIM BENTON is not a middle school girl, but do not hold that against him. ‘Dear Dumb Diary, I got another poem today from You Know Who! ‘She is the fairest blossom, true, She blooms in any weather. And crazy doesn’t even begin to cover it. ![]() Middle school may be grim, but it’s no fairy tale. Someone too gross to be named is crushing on Jamie. ![]() |