![]() ![]() The book provides its readers with insights on how to create a meaningful life in the digital age as we live in an era of information overload and constant distractions. ![]() ![]() We thought instant messaging was a great way to communicate and create bridges, only to realize it has just made us feel more detached and has built faulty roads that lead to questionable destinations. His books’ success paved the way for his most recent work, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World, in which he talks about how technology can diminish your productivity, mental state, and overall quality of life, and helps his readers climb out of the seemingly endless pit that is (again) social media.Ĭal Newport’s Digital Minimalism on living better with less technology is about how the convenience of technology actually inconveniences us. In fact, Deep Work was a Wallstreet Journal bestseller and Amazon Best Business Book selection back in 2016. This guy knows what he’s talking about, and people love it. Newport’s name has become synonymous with productivity and work hacks-thanks to his critically acclaimed books Deep Work and So Good They Can’t Ignore You. ![]() He has taught at the Princeton University Department of Computer Science and the Yale University School of Management. in Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He finished his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College and earned his Ph.D. Cal Newport is a computer science and mathematics professor at Georgetown University. ![]()
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![]() As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. ![]() The Bachelor Bargain is available through: Livie and Sebastian both have mental/emotional obstacles stemming from their past and must move beyond those to establish their relationship. This was a cute read with a spunky heroine, some steam, the right amount of danger, and a great romance. For those who keep secrets and prey on the innocent, you will be exposed, with all your dirty little secrets laid bare to one and all. ![]() ![]() But she’s willing to make a deal with the devil himself to accomplish her goals. He rules society with the money he has earned, investments made, and the gambling dens he runs. Their pin money won’t cover the costs, so Livie approaches Sebastian Colver, the king of the underworld. She and her friends decide to unmask the man who ruined Alice by publishing a gazette that will monthly reveal three male members of the ton who prey on women. Alice had apparently committed suicide after falling in love with a bounder who left her pregnant. Lady Olivia (Livie) Haliford and her friends are mourning for their friend Alice. This is the 1890s version of a romantic suspense, set in England where the social mores of the mid-Victorian era were conflicting with the burgeoning of women’s rights and labor unions, Sebastian Colver, known as the Bastard of Baker Street, is feared throughout London as the city’s most notorious gambling den owner and undisputed king of the underground. The Bachelor Bargain marks the beginning of a new series of romances by Maddison Michaels. ![]() ![]() ![]() Hank is also treading his own path by writing with adults in mind (though its sci-fi themes will likely appeal to younger readers as well) while John's books have focused on the Young Adult genre. ![]() While some might have worried if Hank could live up to his brother's literary reputation, clearly any concerns were allayed when An Absolutely Remarkable Thing debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list in its first week on sale. After 23-year-old April May uploads a video of herself making contact with a robot of alien origin, she is confronted with the strange, amazing and dangerous ramifications of fame.Īs one half of the extremely popular YouTube duo " Vlogbrothers" (the other half being his brother John Green), Hank Green is no stranger to fame, and consequently in a good position to explore this theme in his debut novel, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. ![]() ![]() ![]() I have gotten up early too many times this month. ![]() However, this morning I got up at sunrise. The meaning of a phrasal verb is usually unrelated to the meanings of the words that comprise it, so think of a phrasal verb as an entirely new and independent word. What is a phrasal verb?Ī phrasal verb combines a normal verb with an adverb or a preposition to create an entirely new verbal phrase-the phrasal verb. To help simplify this complicated issue, what follows is our guide to understanding English phrasal verbs, including a list of the most common ones. In fact, many phrasal verbs are distinct variations on the same base verb, which can add to the confusion.įor multilingual speakers, in particular, phrasal verbs are one of the most difficult topics in learning English. Popular in spoken English, phrasal verbs can be quite confusing because their definitions aren’t always easy to guess-and there are thousands of them. For example, pick up means to “grab” or “lift,” very different from the definitions of pick and up alone. Phrasal verbs are two or more words that together act as a completely new word, with a meaning separate from the original words. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Action packed from start to finish, this book examines morality and revenge. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)īy the end of The Fires of Vengeance, I realized that I am fully committed to this series. (Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. If the city can be taken, if Tsiora can reclaim her throne, and if she can reunite her people then the Omehi have a chance to survive the onslaught. ![]() If Tau succeeds, the Queen will have the time she needs to assemble her forces and launch an all out assault on her own capital city, where her sister is being propped up as the ‘true’ Queen of the Omehi. Tau and his Queen, desperate to delay the impending attack on the capital by the indigenous people of Xidda, craft a dangerous plan. In order to reclaim her throne and save her people, an ousted queen must join forces with a young warrior in the second book of this must-read epic fantasy series by breakout author Evan Winter. Keep reading this book review to find out my full thoughts! Summary In this sequel, all the discussions about how to make change, paired with the secret history of the world, made The Fires of Vengeance an explosive sequel. I love how Winter examines privilege, class, and morality. The Fires of Vengeance is truly an epic sequel to Winter’s debut, The Rage of Dragons. ![]() ![]() ![]() 'A moving and captivating tale of survival and hope. And, under the shadow of the hangman's noose, he begins to realise that the truth may not be enough to save him. It is only in the run-up to the trial, as the prospect of freedom dwindles, that it will dawn on Mahmood that he is in a terrifying fight for his life - against conspiracy, prejudice and the inhumanity of the state. But Mahmood is secure in his innocence in a country where, he thinks, justice is served. It is true that he has been getting into trouble more often since his Welsh wife Laura left him. So when a shopkeeper is brutally killed and all eyes fall on him, Mahmood isn't too worried. He is many things, in fact, but he is not a murderer. He is a father, chancer, some-time petty thief. ![]() Mahmood Mattan is a fixture in Cardiff's Tiger Bay, 1952, which bustles with Somali and West Indian sailors, Maltese businessmen and Jewish families. ![]() ![]() ![]() She however faced her share of challenges and rejections in the writing industry before she was able to sell, “Fletcher’s woman” which she did in 1983 to pocket books. She took these words seriously and began working on her writing skills. She attributes her blossoming writing career to an event in the past where a teacher saw the stories she was writing and the teacher commented that her articles were good and that she might end up having a career in writing. Linda Lael is the daughter of a town marshal. The neighbor would also recount to her how she witnessed a gun fight involving the Dalton brothers. Linda as a child would go to visit an elderly neighbor of hers who would recount to her stories of how she had met an outlaw called Jesse James. She had begun writing her own stories by the time she was ten years old. Linda, from a young age was an avid reader. Linda’s father was a town marshal though he and Linda’s uncle called Jake Lael used to compete on the rodeo circuit. She is known by her nick name as Lael St. Linda Lael Miller was born in 1949 as Linda Lael in Washington in the United States. ![]() The McKettrick Way and A Baby and a Betrothal (With: Michelle Major) ![]() ![]() More surprises and delights, gods and demons, and laughs and tears await in this immensely satisfying conclusion to the wild ride that began with the lighting of a lamp. The most unexpected answer will come from a most unexpected place. ![]() Their quest to get in will have them calling on old friends, meeting new allies, and facing fearsome trials, like.performing in a rock concert? When the moment of confrontation finally arrives, it's up to Aru to decide who deserves immortality, the devas or the asuras. But how can Aru, Mini, and Brynne hope to defeat him without their celestial weapons? The Sleeper and his army are already plundering the labyrinth, and the sisters can't even enter. ![]() ![]() Will the Sleeper gain immortality or be stopped once and for all? *"Chokshi spins a fantastical narrative that seamlessly intertwines Hindu cosmology and folklore, feminism, and witty dialogue for an uproarious novel."- Kirkus Reviews (starred review of Aru Shah and the End of Time) The Pandavas only have until the next full moon to stop the Sleeper from gaining access to the nectar of immortality, which will grant him infinite power. Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the breathtaking conclusion to Roshani Chokshi's New York Times best-selling Pandava quintet. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Grace holds her head up high, pulling together all her self confidence and shows the class at tryouts that she can indeed be the best Peter Pan of the class. But, wonderfully, Grace has two very strong mentors, her mother and grand mother who never doubt Grace's dreams and abilities. She is told she is NOT a boy and cannot be Peter Pan. ![]() An excellent way to show the things that hinder a young girl of her age in her time of life, her classmates strongly discourage her dream. When Peter Pan is going to be played on stage, her class strongly discourages her wish of portraying this character. She must read about the characters to properly know their story before she can accurately act it out to perfection.Īs she studies Joan of Arc, the wooden horse at the gates of Troy, a pirate who has the disadvantage of a peg leg, the famous Indian maiden Hiawatha, and Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book depicting Mowgli, she also dreams of perhaps becoming a doctor. But, first there is childhood to live through, and, at an early way, Grace acted out some of her best-loved stories. Read about Grace, a spunky, tenacious young girl who dreams many things, including the future she would like to attain as an adult. ![]() ![]() He hung out with the other leaders’ children and knows them well. It is revealed in Warner’s thoughts that his father and the other leaders were all friends for many years. Except for Ibrahim, Supreme Commander of Eurasia, whose children are already en route. He tells Warner that the Supreme Commanders will not speak to Juliette until they have spoken to Warner. He says he did not expect any of the Commanders to accept.ĭelalieu seems to have been the conduit that the invites were issued through. Only Eurasia has accepted.Ĭastle tells Juliette he is concerned with the wording on the acceptance which suggests they already know the person they are coming to see. Castle is strategizing, and on his advice, Juliette has invited the Supreme Commanders of the other landmasses to a conference. He is also trying to get to know Juliette’s friends. Warner is still largely running Sector 45 with the help of his grandfather, Delalieu. It is 16 days since Juliette killed Anderson and declared herself Supreme Commander of North America. ![]() ***** Everything below is a SPOILER ***** What happened in Restore Me? Thanks Ruth!Ĭheck out and find them on social media stars on Amazon ![]() ![]() This recap was awesomely submitted by Ruth from The Cat and the Kindle. If you are wondering what happened in Restore Me, then you are in the right place! Read a full summary of Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi now! This page is full of spoilers so beware. ![]() |