![]() Cliff studies Annie, the Neanderthal child, and reads Clara’s journals. The site contains a humanoid girl’s body that could revolutionize understanding of prehistoric humans, as well as a virus that scientists have reanimated to study its behavior before it reaches the public through melting permafrost. ![]() In Chapter 1, “30,000 Years Beneath a Eulogy,” Cliff Miyashiro travels to Siberia after the death of his daughter, Clara, to take her place on a research team at a new archeological dig site. ![]() While it contains many recurring characters and references, most of the stories can stand alone. How High We Go in the Dark is a chronological story collection tracing the progression of a global pandemic. Additionally, the novel’s events center on a global virus, which may be harmful to those experiencing post-traumatic stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. ![]() This guide uses the first US edition of the book.Ĭontent Warning: How High We Go in the Dark contains descriptions of illnesses, deaths, and death by suicide, and its exploration of funerary practices may be disturbing to readers. ![]()
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![]() ![]() I Want My MTV serves up a reminder of how influential MTV was. Back in 1981, no one had any concept of “music video.” When Bob Pittman, Tom Freston, and John Lack were hatching plans for the new network, the notion that a promotional clip of a song could be aired and possibly turn into a record sale was completely unheard of. ![]() Still, there is plenty to sink your teeth into with this book, which is more anecdotal than analytical and makes for an easy read even in spurts. Here, 5 things worth remembering about the MTV of yesteryear.ġ. The writers certainly did their homework, chronicling the wild and crazy ride of the network in the words of its own eclectic cast of characters, albeit stopping way short - 1992 - of explaining the channel’s transformation to reality TV brain suck. ![]() ![]() ![]() Whenever I read about a girl who suddenly feels that she can't talk to her friends about her boyfriend because they just wouldn't understand I get worried. ![]() I'm not even getting started on what message these relationships give out. I mean, if I kissed a boy at a party when I was at school I would have been pretty freaked out if he had then driven me to school the next day, taken me home and then stayed half the night. I also get a bit worried by the prevalence of overprotective boyfriends who, for example, stare at a girl for a few days, kiss and then the relationship goes from casual to - quite frankly - bonkers. So when I see insta-love my eye gets a bit of a twitch going on. ![]() However, I'm looking at relationships in the books I read from a woman's viewpoint. Does this make me qualified to review YA? Well, yes, I think so. I know this isn't much of a revelation but worth mentioning. Full disclosure - I'm not a teenager, just someone who loves to read and write YA fiction. I've always had a rule to finish a book but had a bit of an epiphany this week. ![]() ![]() ![]() She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from, whether its ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore. This is a great coffee table book and makes a wonderful gift for your plant loving friends. In her new book, Sally Coulthard takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the world. From the Chinese lotus flower to the Celtic bluebell, the myth, magic and language of flowers is still blossoming today. ![]() Many of her books delve into the traditions of rural life from artisans to agriculture the people, plants and creatures who make the countryside tick. She delves into the meanings of flowers and where they came from, whether it's ancient mythology or hedgerow folklore.Ĭovering 50 well-loved flowers and plants, from peonies to sweetpeas, ivy to irises, Floriography is a beautifully illustrated guide that will take the reader on an intriguing journey through the history, legend, anthropology and literature of flowers, showing how modern-day society still relies on the meaning of flowers. Bestselling author and columnist Sally Coulthard has spent the last two decades writing about her favourite things nature, history and craft. ![]() Learn about the history and meaning of 50 well-loved flowers and plants in this gorgeous illustrated guide by Sally Coulthard.įor thousands of years, humans have used flowers as a language, a short-hand for emotions and meanings. In her new book, Sally Coulthard, takes a fascinating look at floriography and shows how we still use this secret language across the world. Flowers can talk: red roses say I love you, white lilies offer condolence and poppies invite us to remember. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shirley A continued deliberate underinvestment in public education, that will ultimately undermine the US's ability to compete effectively against other count …more A continued deliberate underinvestment in public education, that will ultimately undermine the US's ability to compete effectively against other countries who _do_ decide to invest in their population. ![]() Since you posed this question 8 months ago, and I'm a tad "late to the dance" in responding, I'd be interested in whether you and your reading group read or tried to read the book and what the consensus was when you finished. If you live n the "red" South, as I do, where "white rage" is still alive and well, unfortunately, and the majority of white folks I know think Trump is the second coming, I recommend you first read this book yourself and then make an informed decision as to whether you want to tackle this topic with people who may or may not remain your friends when it's over. Anderson recounts with passion, clarity and (from what I am able to tell), sound scholarship. Jay It's a painful subject, not to be casually approached, and I'm not sure an "every person" group will have the appetite or the stomach for the appallin …more It's a painful subject, not to be casually approached, and I'm not sure an "every person" group will have the appetite or the stomach for the appalling history of racism Ms. ![]() |