6/10/2023 0 Comments Uzumaki ito![]() ![]() Proclaiming that he can “call the spiral” from within. The first time he horridly started spinning his right and left eye independently of each other and second, when he inhumanly stretches out his tongue and makes it painfully curl endlessly with drool seeping from the organ. She then realizes the terror of th at obsession when she encounters Suichi’s father. Writing this off as just a quirky hobby, Kirie doesn’t think much of this. Then, Suichi stresses to her about his father’s strange behavior recently : swirling his soup to make a whirlpool right before he dines, purchasing pieces that look like spirals and even plaster ing spiral s across the walls of their home. At first, she concludes that this is not the same person. ![]() Kirie curiously peers her head to see what this man is entranced by and sees the engraving of a spiral. She believes this distracted fellow is the father of her boyfriend, Suichi Saito. We, the reader, follow Kirie Goshima, the protagonist, encountering a man crouched down in an alleyway and staring at a wall. ![]()
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6/10/2023 0 Comments The insect crisis by oliver milman![]() ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, the Hercules moth (wingspan as wide as a dinner plate) has two false eyes on its bottom to confuse would-be predators. Oh, and it can survive for two weeks after being beheaded.ĭragonflies cope with winds that would bring down the most advanced helicopter aphids can produce young that already contain babies (effectively giving birth to their own grandchildren) and there’s a species of butterfly that has an eye on its penis. The American cockroach can run at 50 body lengths per second, the equivalent of you doing 210 mph. The Dracula ant can snap its jaws shut at 200 mph, the fastest animal movement on Earth. Putting the important ecological stuff to one side for a minute, losing our insects would be a shame simply because they’re amazing. ![]() If climate change and loss of habitat combine to de-bug our world, life might get rather tricky. Author Oliver Milman reveals insect numbers are dropping quickly in new book The Insect Crisis (file image)Īs the title of Oliver Milman’s book implies, insect numbers are dropping so quickly that we could be heading for trouble. ![]() ![]() ![]() I seriously cannot stop reading/listening to these books. “Some battles are best fought with a sidekick.” ♥ Check out all of their extras! Including: bonus scenes, character interviews, fun posts and more on their Extras page. ♥ Find playlists for all of their books on Spotify ![]() ♥ Inspiration for the Addicted series can be found on their Pinterest boards. ♥ Join Krista & Becca's Fizzle Force Facebook group. But if you want to connect with Becca or me, you can reach out to us on our social medias or at our website: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok To stay up to date on new releases, bonus content, and more, sign up for Krista & Becca's Newsletter: Quick note: We don't check Goodreads, so we don't respond to messages here. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love. NYT & USA Today Bestselling Authors Krista & Becca Ritchie are identical twins-one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek-but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. ![]() 6/9/2023 0 Comments Renshaw dawn of wonder book 2![]() ![]() He survives the training for three years and survives many adventures within that time before he quit. Aedan then attempts to enter Marshal training and succeeds. When they reach it, Clauman and his family have a fight with each other, and Clauman leaves the family. ![]() They kept traveling until they reached the town of Castath, which was like the capitol of the southern half of the Kingdom of Thrina. This caused the town to turn on Aedan which forced Aedan and his family to flee the town. The slavers’ leader, Quin, sent a letter telling Aedan and the town that he has sacrificed Kalry to his gods and that Aedan had been in league with him. Kalry was taken away to the slavers’ home kingdom of Lekrau. Aedan attempted to save Kalry and the rest of town, but only succeeded in saving the rest of the town. The two friends’ lives were disrupted when slavers came to their town and raided it. ![]() He is friends with the daughter of a nobleman named Kalry. Aedan son of Clauman is a boy of 12 when the book kicks off. ![]() 6/9/2023 0 Comments Under wildwood![]() ![]() But in order to do that, they must go under Wildwood.In Under Wildwood, Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis reveal new dimensions of the epic fantasy-adventure series begun with the critically acclaimed, bestselling Wildwood. And, in what will be their greatest challenge yet, Prue and Curtis are thrown together again to save themselves and the lives of their friends, and to bring unity to a divided country. ![]() A titan of industry employs inmates from his orphanage to work his machine shop, all the while obsessing over the exploitation of the Impassable Wilderness. Dark assassins with mysterious motives conspire to settle the scores of an unknown client. For fans of the Chronicles of Narnia comes the second book in the Wildwood Chronicles, the New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series by Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society. Her mind is constantly returning to the verdant groves and sky-tall trees of Wildwood, where her friend Curtis still remains as a bandit-in-training.But all is not well in that world. ![]() School holds no interest for her, and her new science teacher keeps getting on her case about her dismal test scores and daydreaming in class. Under Wildwood is the second book in the New York Times bestselling adventure series the Wildwood Chronicles from Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society.Ever since Prue McKeel returned home from the Impassable Wilderness after rescuing her brother from the malevolent Dowager Governess, life has been pretty dull. ![]() ![]() ![]() Real-life heroes with wisdom and insight into life’s challenges (big and small) which will certainly motivate and personally connect with readers.Īnn M. Choose one to research further and follow along in their writing journey, or have your students write the author a letter. Jeff Kinney, Sandra Boynton, James Patterson, Lauren Child, Tomie DePaola, Kate DiCamillo, and so many others have all graced the covers. When I open a new issue or look through a back issue, my first stop is the table of contents to see which articles and books are being featured, and how I can incorporate them into my class:Įvery issue will have someone for you and your students to meet. Most have active links so you can hover your mouse over the text and you will quickly see what links are available to you. ![]() More and more teachers and librarians are utilizing digital magazines in their classrooms, including me! Let’s explore all the different ways you can make the most out of each issue of Story Monsters Ink! Be sure to head to your library and do a “book hunt” after learning about your students’ favorite authors, newly released books in the Book Reviews section, and dozens of books and authors featured across the colorful pages of each and every issue. ![]() 6/8/2023 0 Comments Untouchable by Kresley Cole![]() ![]() ![]() One harrowing night changed everything between them. But she's never forgotten Thronos, the magnificent silver-eyed boy who protected her until she was ripped from the shelter of his arms. Endless Yearning Lanthe, a once-formidable sorceress struggling to reclaim her gifts, searches for love and acceptance with all the wrong immortal suitors. Though centuries have passed, nothing can cool his seething need for the beautiful enchantress who scarred his body-and left an even deeper impression on his soul. ![]() But when the two got caught in the middle of their families' war, tragedy struck, leaving Thronos and Lanthe bitter enemies. Eternal Obsession As a boy, Thronos, prince of Skye Hall, loved Lanthe, a mischievous Sorceri girl who made him question everything about his Vrekener clan. In this highly anticipated fifteenth novel in the Immortals After Dark series, #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole spins a sultry tale of a mighty warrior scarred inside and out and the beguiling sorceress with the power to heal him-or vanquish him forever. ![]() ![]() ![]() Le Guin was also the recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children’s May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and the Margaret A. In 2014, she was awarded the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2016 joined the short list of authors to be published in their lifetimes by the Library of America. Le Guin (1929–2018) was the celebrated author of twenty-three novels, twelve volumes of short stories, eleven volumes of poetry, thirteen children’s books, five essay collections, and four works of translation. Her acclaimed books received the Hugo, Nebula, Endeavor, Locus, Otherwise, Theodore Sturgeon, PEN/Malamud, and National Book Awards a Newbery Honor and the Pushcart and Janet Heidinger Kafka Prizes, among others. Buffalo Gals, Won’t You Come Out Tonight She has had her work collected over the years, but this is the first short story volume combining a full range of her work. ![]() She has won multiple prizes and accolades from the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters to the Newbery Honor, the Nebula, Hugo, World Fantasy, and PEN/Malamud Awards. The Unreal and the Real is a collection of some of Ursula K. Le Guin-selected with an introduction by the author, and combined in one volume for the first time. A collection of short stories by the legendary and iconic Ursula K. ![]() 6/7/2023 0 Comments Half blood covenant![]() 2,328 likes, 148 comments - Catholic Calling on Instagram on March 11, 2023: "All Catholics know that the consecrated host is now the body and blood of …Corpus Christi (Body and Blood of Christ) is a Eucharistic solemnity, or better, the solemn commemoration of the institution of that sacrament. ![]() "Christ is present whole and entire in each of the. Therefore, although the priest (or extraordinary minister of Holy Communion) says "The Body of Christ" when administering the Host and "The Blood of Christ" when presenting the chalice, the communicant who receives either one receives Christ, whole and entire. Body and blood of christ Catholic Sunday Readings for June 11 2023, Feast of Corpus Christi Year A – Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 1st Reading – Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14B-16A 2 Moses said to the people: “Remember how for forty years now the LORD, your God, has directed all your journeying in the desert, so as to test you by affliction and find out. ![]() 6/7/2023 0 Comments Midlife kieran setiya![]() ![]() So we need habits that are at least consistent with the best arguments, and, ideally, habits that actually include argumentation. We may train ourselves to be foolish or selfish. But a mental habit or practice can lead us away from the findings of our critical reason. We also need practices or mental disciplines to accompany our arguments. Therefore, arguments-no matter how valid and rigorous-will not change us. And we must remember that people are habitual and affective creatures. However, arguments should have a purpose: to improve a life. The philosophical life is one of critical reason. I read Kieran Setiya’s Midlife (Princeton, 2017) not only because I have that condition and am sometimes troubled by its complaints, but also because I appreciate the style of thought that Pierre Hadot named “ philosophy as a way of life.” Practitioners of this style acknowledge that it is important to develop and test arguments. ![]() |