![]() ![]() While most of these stories deal with an American’s perspective on English life, both “Sleepy Hollow” and “Rip Van Winkle” established Irving’s reputation as the first professional American writer. “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is one of the stories printed in The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., a collection of stories published while Irving was living in England. He continued writing and keeping up with correspondence until his death in 1859. Later in his life he moved back to Tarrytown, New York, and lived on an estate he named “Sunnyside.” He left this estate to serve as the US ambassador to Spain for four years before returning. He spent 17 years living in Europe (primarily Britain and Spain) and was well regarded abroad. His writing eventually earned him fame and status, and he was one of the first American authors whose writings received international recognition. Irving studied law before becoming interested in historical writing and short fiction. Irving was born in New York and was named after General George Washington (who hadn’t yet been elected President at the time of Irving’s birth, as the Constitution had not been either written or ratified by 1783). “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” along with “Rip Van Winkle,” are the short stories for which Irving is best known. ![]() Washington Irving was a fiction writer, biographer, historian, essayist, and US ambassador who worked during the first half of the 19th century. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Legions of cyber spies are unleashed to hack the Site-as it's come to be called-and the best manhunters money can buy are deployed not only to unmask the Oracle but to take him out of the game entirely. He's also making a lot of high-powered enemies, from the President of the United States and a nationally prominent televangelist to a warlord with a nuclear missile and an assassin grandmother. In no time, global corporations are offering him millions for exclusive access, eager to profit from his prophecies. Protecting his anonymity by calling himself the Oracle, he sets up a heavily guarded Web site with the help of his friend Hamza to selectively announce his revelations. ![]() So when an unassuming Manhattan bassist named Will Dando awakens from a dream one morning with 108 predictions about the future in his head, he rapidly finds himself the most powerful man in the world. From bestselling comic-book franchise writer Charles Soule comes a clever and witty first novel of a twentysomething New Yorker who wakes up one morning with the power to predict the future-perfect for fans of Joe Hill and Brad Meltzer, or books like This Book Is Full of Spiders and Welcome to Night Vale. ![]() ![]() Rankin is represented by United Talent Agency, B-Side Management, Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher, and Shelter PR. Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis are also executive producers.īeale is represented by 42 and Anonymous Content. ![]() Martin serves as co-creator and executive producers alongside showrunner Ryan Condal. Season 2 of “House of the Dragon” will be eight episodes, down from the 10 episodes in Season 1. Previously, Salim appeared in HBO Max’s “Raised by Wolves” and voiced the protagonist Bayek in the video game “Assassin’s Creed: Origins.” ![]() ![]() Fox has starred in Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses” and British series “Year of the Rabbit,” “Cucumber” and “Banana.”Ībubakar Salim will play Alyn of Hull, a sailor in the Velaryon fleet who served in the Stepstones campaign. Freddie Fox will play Ser Gwayne Hightower, the son of Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), brother to Queen Alicent (Olivia Cooke) and uncle to her children King Aegon (Tom Glynn-Carney), Queen Helaena (Phia Saban) and Prince Aemond (Ewan Mitchell). ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Remembrances may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Following the service, friends and family are invited to a celebration of Chris' life at the United Church Hall in Plaster Rock, N.B. He was "one of the good ones" who made a difference to many people, even in his short life.Ī memorial service will be held at White's Chapel in Plaster Rock, N.B. ‘A Murder of Saints’, available everywhere now Ebook is only 3. 'A Murder of Saints, the new novel by Chris Miller, is a chilling story of suspense, revenge, and the evil born of intense hatred. A Murder of Saints: A Novel eBook : Miller, Chris: .uk: Kindle Store. His love of life, his smile and gentle heart will be remembered by all who he knew. Chris was an avid sports fan who loved baseball and hockey on leagues in the numerous communities where he lived during his life including Fredericton and Saint John, N.B. ![]() ![]() Besides his parents he is survived by grandfathers, Robert Miller and Stewart Hanscom aunts Shirley Mahaney (Rick Landry) and Danita Fanjoy (Don Beers) uncles Fred (Lynne) Miller, David (Kim) Hanscom cousins Robbie (Sheena) Mahaney, Toby Mahaney, Jessica Hanscom, Nathan Fanjoy and Jonathan Fanjoy. The murder charge against Campbell in a December slaying was later refiled, but he remained free as of Wednesday, a St. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was the much loved, and only son of Jack and Debbie (Hanscom) Miller. Miller - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Chris Miller on Saturday, July 10, 2010. ![]() ![]() I love the Throne of Glass series! It is one of my favorite high fantasies. I have a lot of words for this book, but none are very flattering. I have no words for Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas. ![]() In this breathtaking fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, Aelin will have to choose what-and who-to sacrifice if she's to keep the world of Erilea from breaking apart. ![]() ![]() But as monsters emerge from the horrors of the past, and dark forces become poised to claim her world, the only chance for salvation will lie in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear. With her heart sworn to the warrior-prince by her side, and her fealty pledged to the people she is determined to save, Aelin will delve into the depths of her power to protect those she loves. ![]() Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't. The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius as war looms on the horizon. This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. ![]() ![]() ![]() He has taken up where Nicholas Carr, the genius who in 2008 asked in The Atlantic, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” left off when he wrote his 2010 book The Shallows (now with a 2020 edition). Still, he takes us through how he stitches together a plausible story of our unravelling concentration, including a brief description of why multitasking is a myth, the cost of switching from one task to another.Īn earnest visit to a professor here, privileged weeks of solitude away from distractions there. Researchers have worked on this exact hunch for years. ![]() ![]() I always think of the word hunch to describe that perfect intersection of understanding context and intuiting what will come next. He makes a few eureka claims, including his “hunch that there’s a crisis” of concentration. Instead, he recycles everything we have read about the impact of the internet but does it with style and appropriate attribution, in the genre of “non-fiction book designed to answer contemporary questions without enough scientific evidence”. The theme of fractured concentration is one with which I am pretty familiar (one might say, a living lab specimen) and so far, no one has come out to accuse him of plagiarism. In this latest book, Hari attributes widely and apparently well. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What do you think is Yaltha's most profound influence on Ana? Has there been anyone in your life like Yaltha? How do you think you have been shaped by the older women in your life? ![]() Ana's aunt Yaltha is described as being as tough, clever, defiant, and daring as she is nurturing: "Her mind was an immense feral country that spilled its borders.What rules and customs surprised you? Which parts of the story feel especially relevant to modern-day life? Did you identify with Ana in any way? Though fictional, The Book of Longings is also a deeply researched account of life two thousand years ago.What role does Ana's incantation bowl play in her quest to realize her longing? What is the importance of ritualizing one's faith or longings? If you were given an incantation bowl in which to inscribe your deepest longing, what might you write? What can our longings teach us?.How does the novel's theme of finding and expressing one's authentic voice unfold in the story? What forces work to silence contemporary women and what emboldens them? ![]() She is passionate about the power of writing, of narratives, of having a voice, as well as lifting up the voices of other women. Ana is a character defined by her longings and aspirations. ![]() ![]() And because no one is quite like you, take the time to listen and learn from each other.Ī lot of the book is framed in this way: emphasising the “different-ness” of one’s lunch, language, vacations, families. My hope would be that kids read this as a positive statement of just how special and unique they are – and that everyone is. It is framed to evoke a feeling of apprehension. And it’s also a reminder that while calendars or school years can mark the passage of time, there is nothing like the present moment to make the decision to begin something new or choose to see things in a new light. ![]() ![]() This is a great “new beginnings” book for those people starting a new semester or getting ready to start a new school year. ![]() The Day You Begin – Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael López As I read the inside of the jacket, this stood out to me:Īnd they remind us that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our story, others will be happy to meet us halfway. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Still recovering from injuries sustained during a night she can’t quite remember, her dreams are troubled. But Celine has also paid a high price for loving Bastien. The treaty between the Fallen and the Brotherhood has been broken, and war between the immortals seems imminent. New York Times bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with the second installment of her new sumptuous, sultry and romantic series, The Beautiful.įollowing the events of The Beautiful, Sébastien Saint Germain is now cursed and forever changed. Trigger/Content Warnings: domestic and child abuse recounted.Violence: physical altercations, weaponry, war themes.What started out as a meh series for me is turning into another highly enjoyable one. I am very excited for the last book in this series. They’re many angles to the plot and seeing the shifting sides from werewolves, vampires, and fae are creating a thickly woven story. There’s points-of-view from some of the other characters in the series too. The majority of the POV’s were from them and I liked the dynamic shift. Fantastic chemistry, swoony kisses, and dire situations. This turned into one of the few cases of more insta-ish love that I was all in for. I loved that this focused on Pippa and Arjun (and HELLO some of my favorite tropes!!). Where does it go from here?! Way to set-up for an action packed finale. And I can’t wait for more people to read this so we can chat about it because my mind is whirling with possibilities. ![]() ![]() I’m still in shock over that ending y’all. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an eARC. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ve read The Irresistible Miss Peppiwell by Stacy Reid and it really fascinated me in a heartbeat so I didn’t hesitate to grab The Duke’s Shotgun Wedding and have it a go. “You came into my life and completely turned it upside down, when all I wanted was a biddable wife to give me an heir.” And he intends to thoroughly take his pleasure with her… and demands his own satisfaction in return. For Sebastian is in need of a wife. And to find a wife with spirit and fire – even if she means to only marry for his money – would be a great prize indeed. Even if it means demanding the hand of the intense and foreboding Duke himself… But she’s made the first move against a very dangerous opponent… For Sebastian Thornton is no stripling to be trifled with. The lady has played her hand. Now it’s his turn. For Lady Jocelyn demands satisfaction – and she will have it at any cost. If the only way to save her family’s estate and reputation is by aiming a small pistol at the Duke of Calydon, then so be it. But Lady Jocelyn Rathbourne’s will remains strong. As far as rash decisions go, it was formidable. ![]() |