![]() So – think Outbreak, think Michael Crichton’s Andromeda Strain, del Toro’s The Strain or even 1950’s ‘classic’ The Blob – the story’s going to be about how our inexperienced and inadequately resourced heroes in the middle of nowhere are going to save the day, right? Having laid dormant in space for years, the Aussie climate and an unfortunate accident has accelerated its growth and mutated it into a new deadly form – it manages to kill pretty much everyone in a remote Australian town in days. What they actually find is a Cordyseps* super-fungus that may have escaped from Skylab space wreckage. The action starts from the beginning, as in 1987 bioterrorist agents Trini Romano and Roberto Diaz are sent to Australia to investigate what seems to be a bioweapon attack. ![]() So: what do you expect when a book appears from the scriptwriter of Jurassic Park, Spider-Man and Mission: Impossible?Ĭold Storage is that kind of action-based, ‘world-in-peril’ book, or at least it is to start with. ![]()
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7/5/2023 0 Comments Survival instincts may dawney![]() ![]() ![]() From risk-taking to societal perceptions - it’s all up for discussion! Listen now on #Spotify #AmazonMusic #ApplePodcast or by simply visiting the link in our bio □ ⚠️ Existential crisis also included ⚠️ #SIS #SurvivalInstincts #listennow #smallbusinesscommunity #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneurialspirit #businesstalks #womeninbusiness #podcastingcommunity Ready to take a leap of faith into the unknown?□ Join us for the first episode of Survival Instincts, The Entrepreneurial Sh*tshow! Get ready for a fun, sassy and twisted journey as we explore some realities of entrepreneurship with a no-holds-barred approach. ![]() 7/4/2023 0 Comments Alagaësia![]() Though very little occurs in these stories, established fans may enjoy checking in on favorite characters and a world they enjoy. And in “The Worm,” one of the monstrous Urgals seeks to defeat an ancient dragon that slew her father and periodically terrorizes her village. In “The Witch,” cowritten by Paolini’s sister, Angela Paolini, Eragon gains new insights into the mysterious origins of an herbalist, also named Angela. In “The Fork,” a rambunctious innkeeper’s daughter encounters a mysterious traveler whose attempt to broker a deal goes sour. ![]() A framing sequence sees dragon rider Eragon chafing at his newfound responsibilities in developing the next generation of riders, and he finds a measure of both distraction and inspiration in others’ exploits, which are conveyed through visions and storytelling. In a collection of three short pieces, Paolini returns to the world of his bestselling Eragon series for the first time since 2011’s Inheritance, picking up not long after that installment’s conclusion. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It takes the "co-op" group to the next level: to a community that self-governs, that exists beyond the creators whose children are now raised and gone, and can stand the test of time. A commonwealth signifies "the common good or happiness thus it is a form to secure the public good." While usually associated with governments of countries, "commonwealth" can be applied to many other aspects of society. New Commonwealth Schools also create an environment in which families of like culture can study the classics and become great citizen-leaders by gaining a greater vision of their country and themselves. It is an agency-based educational environment where students are invited to own their education and choose to learn rather than feel forced or compelled to do so. ![]() A New Commonwealth School is a Community-Created school that provides weekly, supplemental classes with a liberal arts focus where students are mentored by their peers and parents and have stewardship over what they learn through mentored projects (mentors are second witnesses to what the parents are teaching). ![]() 7/4/2023 0 Comments Colored days![]() ![]() This rare and beautiful book is bound to appeal to both the innocent young and the most sophisticated seniors. ![]() ![]() With Johnson and Fancher's atmospheric, large-scale paintings bursting off the pages, Dr. Here is a wonderful way for parents to talk with children about their feelings. Seuss Estate and The Minnesota Orchestra throughoutthe process, Dewey. Using a spectrum of vibrant colors and a menagerie of animals, this unique book does for the range of human moods and emotions what Oh, the Places You'll Go! does for the human life cycle. My Many Colored Days: Seuss, Dr., Johnson, Steve, Fancher, Lou: 9780679893448: : Books Books Children's Books Growing Up & Facts of Life Buy new: 5.99 List Price: 7.99 Details Save: 2. Seuss saw his original text about feelings and moods as part of the "first book ever to be based on beautiful illustrations and sensational color." The quest for an artist finally ended-after the manuscript languished for more than two decades-at the paint brushes of husband-and-wife team Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher whose stunning, expressive paintings reveal such striking images as a bright red horse kicking its heels, a cool and quiet green fish, a sad and lonely purple dinosaur, and an angrily howling black wolf. Seuss wrote in 1973, was a letter outlining his hopes of finding "a great color artist who will not be dominated by me." The late Dr. Ebook My Many Colored Days EBOOK ONLINE DOWNLOAD in English is available for free here, Click on the download LINK below to download Ebook My Many Colored Days 2021 PDF Download in English by Dr. ![]() 7/4/2023 0 Comments Eager the surprising![]() ![]() Today, a growing coalition of "Beaver Believers"-including scientists, ranchers, and passionate citizens-recognizes that ecosystems with beavers are far healthier, for humans and non-humans alike, than those without them. The consequences of losing beavers were profound: streams eroded, wetlands dried up, and species from salmon to swans lost vital habitat. A masterpiece of a treatise on the natural world."-The Washington Post In Eager, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb reveals that our modern idea of what a healthy landscape looks like and how it functions is wrong, distorted by the fur trade that once trapped out millions of beavers from North America's lakes and rivers. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Washington Post "50 Notable Works of Nonfiction"Science News "Favorite Science Books of 2018"Booklist "Top Ten Science/Technology Book of 2018"A marvelously humor-laced page-turner about the science of semi-aquatic rodents. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Superhero novels are so very hit or miss. This all-new and moving story of love, family, and sacrifice is an homage to Golden Age comics that no fan will want to miss. Cut off from friends and family, Celia must come to terms with the fact that she might just be Commerce City’s only hope. In the course of the trial, Celia’s troubled past comes to light and family secrets are revealed as the rift between Celia and her parents grows deeper. Then she is called into her boss’ office and told that as the city’s top forensic accountant, Celia is the best chance the prosecution has to catch notorious supervillain the Destructor for tax fraud. ![]() She’s had enough of masks and heroics, and wants only to live her own quiet life out from under the shadow of West Plaza and her rich and famous parents. Can an accountant defeat a supervillain? Celia West, only daughter of the heroic leaders of the superpowered Olympiad, has spent the past few years estranged from her parents and their high-powered lifestyle. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The society is characterized by power systems that determine many political and social relations in society. The theory of panopticism as expounded by Michael Foucault explains how power relations take place in society. It uses simple, best, and updated prevailing societal examples to explore this concept. Also, it relates the concept of synopticism as explored by Methiesen to panopticism by Foucault. ![]() These include surveillance in a technology conscious society and power. It links this theory to several aspects in society. This paper explores the theory of panopticism as expounded by Michel Foucault. The modern era embraces the use of technology in almost all societal aspects including security (Backer, 2008 Tække, 2011). It seeks to explain the concept of security in the society. The wall of the panopticon has cells for its occupants. This is a circular building that has an observation tower at its center and an outer wall surrounding it. This theory is built around the concept of a panopticon. The theory of panopticism is very crucial for social and political development in society. ![]() ![]() Oh, and the art!! We have tons of stunning visuals on a wide range of colors. And then, funnily enough, when the baby finally (and thankfully) arrives, you're hit with the realization that newborns can't play with you just yet.Īnother note I loved was the combination of road trips with family and summer vibes thrown in here. The whole notion of nagging and begging your mom for a little sister really resonated with me. I was incredibly pumped to see what my little sister would think about this read, since it's the perfect visual example of what I felt like during those years before her birth. Raina uses her signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado. ![]() I initially picked it up for my little sister, but ended up enjoying it myself in one sitting just before she came home from school. Also, shoutout to my local library for holding a copy of this graphic novel. My third read, Sisters, in particular resonated with me because of the main notion of sisterhood and its complications/ joys. ![]() Telgemeier's books just keep getting better and better in my eyes. ![]() 7/3/2023 0 Comments Duty honor country speech![]() ![]() The unbelievers will say they are but words, but a slogan, but a flamboyant phrase. Unhappily, I possess neither that eloquence of diction, that poetry of imagination, nor that brilliance of metaphor to tell you all that they mean. They are your rallying point to build courage when courage seems to fail, to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith, to create hope when hope becomes forlorn. those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be. That I should be integrated in this way with so noble an ideal, arouses a sense of pride and yet of humility which will be with me always. For all eyes and for all time, it is an expression of the ethics of the American soldier. But this award is not intended primarily to honor º a personality, but to symbolize a great moral code - the code of conduct and chivalry of those who guard this beloved land of culture and ancient descent. It fills me with an emotion I cannot express. No human being could fail to be deeply moved by such a tribute as this, coming from a profession I have served so long and a people I have loved so well. ![]() |