![]() ![]() Everyone has their own opinion and their own gods, of every shape and size - all fighting for faith, followers, and a place at the top. Religion is a competitive business in the Discworld. They might say something different another time.' 'You should do things because they're right. ![]() Featuring a new theme tune composed by James Hannigan. The audiobook of Small Gods is narrated by the BAFTA award-winning actor and director Andy Serkis ( The Lord of the Rings Planet of the Apes), BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actor Bill Nighy ( Love Actually Pirates of the Caribbean Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) reads the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz ( Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Shaun of the Dead) stars as the voice of Death. ![]()
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![]() ![]() "Schwab's characters feel vital and real, never reduced to simple archetypes. Schwab is at the top of her game, with twisty action, oddball family pairings and unexpected antiheroes you can't help but root for." - Washington Post With Marcella's rise, new enmities create surprising opportunity-and the stage of Merit will once again be set for a final, terrible reckoning. ![]() She'll do whatever it takes, from taking over the mob to collecting her own sidekicks, and even leveraging the two most infamous EOs, Victor Vale and Eli Ever, in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Great partnerships-now soured on the vine.įlush from her brush with death, she's gained the control she always sought-and will use her newfound power to bring the city of Merit to its knees. ![]() Schwab returns with the thrilling follow-up to Vicious. *Entertainment Weekly 's 27 Female Authors Who Rule Sci-Fi and Fantasy Right Now*Ī super-powered collision of extraordinary minds and vengeful intentions-V. *2018 GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION CATEGORY* University of Toronto Schools Technology Supplies.University of Toronto Schools Stationery.Toronto Prep School Technology Supplies.Toronto Prep School Merch & Gym Uniforms.Ontario Institute - Studies in Education.Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, she refuses to tell Inspector Slack what her conversation with Colonel Protheroe was about, only saying that it could not possibly have any bearing on the crime. When Colonel Protheroe is found dead the next day, Mrs Lestrange comes under suspicion. It is not a peaceful conversation, with Mrs Lestrange wanting him to do something, and Colonel Protheroe refusing. Parts of the conversation are overheard by Gladys, the kitchen maid. Mrs Lestrange visits Colonel Protheroe one evening. She has the "ease and manner of a well-bred woman", but there is also something incongruous about her. Her face is described as having something "Sphinxlike" about it, and her eyes are "almost golden in shade". She is very tall, and her hair is gold, with a tinge of red. Reverend Clement describes her as "a woman of the world", and wonders why such a woman would come to stay in a country village. Mrs Lestrange is seen as a mysterious figure by some residents of St Mary Mead, as no one knows much about her, and she hardly goes out of her house. In the novel The Murder at the Vicarage, Mrs Estelle Lestrange is a name used by the first wife of Lucius Protheroe. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He tells her to make up her mind and when she does she'll find him.until she gets hit by a car, loses her baby(apparently she was pregnant) and doesn't remember the last few months. She gets angry at him tells him it's over goes back to Noah and tells him the truth. ![]() The other guy comes and professes his love saying it was not a mistake, he wants her back and kisses her. Then she meets Noah who was the biggest sweetheart, like literally he was so thoughful, patient, swoonworthy the perfect book bf and the only reason for my 2 star rating□□ they start as friends and then they fall in love. They have sex and then he says it was a mistake and leaves her. She's in love with her brother's best friend. It's bc the h's first in love with one guy whose name is CHASE and then falls in love with the H whose name is NOAH. I kept reading reviews and wondering why i can't find the H's name and when i got past the first 10 chapters i realized why is that. Since i haven't read one review mentioning this, let me tell you the premise of the story is in fact a FREAKING LOVE TRIANGLE. ![]() ![]() ![]() White settlers arriving in Texas from the eastern United States were surprised to find the frontier being rolled backward by Comanches incensed by the invasion of their tribal lands. They were so masterful at war and so skillful with their arrows and lances that they stopped the northern drive of colonial Spain from Mexico and halted the French expansion westward from Louisiana. Comanche boys became adept bareback riders by age six full Comanche braves were considered the best horsemen who ever rode. The second entails one of the most remarkable narratives ever to come out of the Old West: the epic saga of the pioneer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who became the last and greatest chief of the Comanches.Īlthough readers may be more familiar with the tribal names Apache and Sioux, it was in fact the legendary fighting ability of the Comanches that determined when the American West opened up. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history. This New York Times bestseller and stunning historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians and white settlers for control of the American West “is nothing short of a revelation…will leave dust and blood on your jeans” ( The New York Times Book Review).Įmpire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. *Winner of the Texas Book Award and the Oklahoma Book Award* *Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award* ![]() ![]() ![]() Following the show's initial run of 244 performances, there were a US tour (in 1960), a production in London's West End (also 1960), three televised productions (in 1964, 1972, and 2005), and a Broadway revival (1996). Her first full-length musical Once Upon a Mattress, which was also her first collaboration with lyricist Marshall Barer (with whom she continued to write songs for nearly a decade), opened Off Broadway in May 1959 and moved to Broadway later in the year. She also composed music for television, including the jingle for the Prince Spaghetti commercial. ![]() One of these recordings, " Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves", which was released in 1957, featured performances by Bing Crosby of songs Mary Rodgers wrote with lyricist Sammy Cahn. ![]() ![]() She began writing music at the age of 16 and her professional career began with writing songs for Little Golden Records, which were albums for children with three-minute songs. She attended the Brearley School in Manhattan, and majored in music at Wellesley College. She was a daughter of composer Richard Rodgers and his wife, Dorothy Belle (née Feiner). Her best-known musicals were Once Upon a Mattress and The Mad Show, and she contributed songs to Marlo Thomas' successful children's album Free to Be. She wrote the novel Freaky Friday, which served as the basis of a 1976 film starring Jodie Foster, for which she wrote the screenplay, as well as three other versions. Mary Rodgers (Janu– June 26, 2014) was an American composer, screenwriter, and author. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She writes the wildly popular Ella and Olivia series (30 books + 6 treasuries and counting!), the Puppy Diary books and the Frankie Fox Girl Spy stories. Yvette Poshoglian is the bestselling author of over 40 books for children and young readers. To learn more about how Life Without Barriers and our Education Unit are making specific commitments through Strategy 2025 to enhance educational outcomes for children through our commitment to 'Revitalising education and enhancing learning outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care'. Most importantly they can miss out on the joy and stimulation from stories and storytelling. When a child or young person is not able to be read with confidence, it can affect how they engage in all aspects of their education. Research shows that children in out-of-home care are struggling to reach minimum national literacy benchmarks and they need support and intervention to bridge this worrying gap. All children are entitled to an education, the foundation of which is literacy and the joy and benefits of reading. ![]() It is how we connect to our culture from birth, find escape and explore and develop our imagination. ![]() Reading to children of any age is one of the most powerful things you can do for them. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While Greg’s positive about the move, he’s not completely uncaring about Rowley’s action. Left with only enough inheritance to patch and repair the exterior of the house-and with the school’s dismal standardized test scores as a final straw-Greg’s mom steers the family toward moving, opening up house-hunting and house-selling storylines (and devastating loyal Rowley, who doesn’t want to lose his best friend). Once the professionals are brought in, the problems keep getting worse: angry neighbors, terrifying problems in walls, and-most serious-civil permitting issues that put the kibosh on what work’s been done. Before bringing in the construction crew, the Heffleys attempt to do minor maintenance and repairs themselves-during which Greg fails at the work in various slapstick scenes. Greg’s mom calls a family meeting to determine what to do with their share, proposing home improvements and then overruling the family’s cartoonish wish lists and instead pushing for an addition to the kitchen. When Great Aunt Reba dies, she leaves some money to the family. The Heffley family’s house undergoes a disastrous attempt at home improvement. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Tracy died shortly after completing their last film together, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner. ) The normally fiercely independent Hepburn accommodated herself to Tracy, seeing him through his periodic alcoholic relapses. (After Louise Tracy's death in 1983, Hepburn finally acknowledged their decades-long affair. Hepburn fell in love with Tracy, but as a Catholic, he would not divorce his wife Louise. They were initially cool to each other on their first production together, Woman of the Year, but that quickly dissipated, and within a week, they were calling each other Spence and Kate. Mankiewicz reportedly said, "Don't worry, Kate, he'll cut you down to size." Tracy, I'm afraid I'm a bit too tall for you." In one version, Tracy supposedly replied, "Don't worry, I'll cut you down to my size." In another, Joseph L. Īllegedly when they first met, Hepburn said, "I fear I may be too tall for you, Mr. They starred in nine films together, and had an affair-an open secret in Hollywood-that lasted 26 years, ending only with Tracy's death. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer to a large bowl. Hepburn fell in love with Tracy, but as a Catholic, he would not divorce his. ![]() They starred in nine films together, and had an affairan open secret in Hollywoodthat lasted 26 years, ending only with Tracys death. Katharine Hepburn (1907–2003) and Spencer Tracy (1900–1967) were a legendary cinematic couple, both on- and off-screen. Step 2 Melt butter in saucepan with cocoa and stir until smooth. Katharine Hepburn (19072003) and Spencer Tracy (19001967) were a legendary cinematic couple, both on- and off-screen. Tracy and Hepburn in a promotional photo for Without Love ![]() ![]() ![]() Because the cottage is for sale and this is the last week they’ll all have together in this place. ![]() Only this year, Harriet and Wyn are lying through their teeth while trying not to notice how desperately they still want each other. Their annual respite from the world, where for one vibrant, blissful week they leave behind their daily lives have copious amounts of cheese, wine, and seafood and soak up the salty coastal air with the people who understand them most. Which is how they find themselves sharing a bedroom at the Maine cottage that has been their friend group’s yearly getaway for the last decade. And still haven’t told their best friends. Except, now-for reasons they’re still not discussing-they don’t. Harriet and Wyn have been the perfect couple since they met in college-they go together like salt and pepper, honey and tea, lobster and rolls. Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by BuzzFeed ∙ Paste Magazine ∙ Elle ∙ Southern Living ∙ SheReads ∙ Culturess ∙ Medium ∙ Her Campus ∙ Readers Digest ∙ Zibby Mag and more!Ī couple who broke up months ago pretend to still be together for their annual weeklong vacation with their best friends in this glittering and wise new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. “The beach-read master hooks us again."- People ![]() |