![]() ![]() I’ve learned more in the last 20 years, and by reading James Loewen’s books, than I ever learned in school, which for the most part were lessons in how to obey orders, follow rules, and believe the lies in the media and from politicians. When we posted a notice of his passing on Facebook, testimonials poured in. As he said, “Telling the truth about the past helps cause justice in the present.” Jim Lowen’s work has touched countless readers. We will miss his scholarship, wit, and dedication to ensuring that history be taught accurately. Loewen died on August 19, 2021, at the age of 79. Sociologist, author, and educator James W. Loewen’s work has profoundly affected my teaching practice by cementing the commitment to instructing students to question and inquire as they ‘do’ history. Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States made me want to be a history teacher and James Loewen’s Lies My Teacher Told Me gave me the drive to want to teach beyond the classic textbook-driven curriculum. It’s the number one reason I became a high school social studies teacher. I read Lies My Teacher Told Me the summer between middle and high school. ![]() ![]() Lies My Teacher Told Me has served as an equity lighthouse guiding me through an ocean of historical myth and amnesia. ![]() Jessica Rucker and James Loewen at Busboys and Poets, June, 2019. ![]()
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![]() When Skulduggery learns of a plot to resurrect a terrifying evil, he persuades Valkyrie to join him for just 24 hours. Some things never change though: bad people still want to do bad things, and Skulduggery Pleasant is still there to stop them. Valkyrie Cain has been out of action for years, recovering from the war against her alter-ego Darquesse, which nearly destroyed her and everyone else. ![]() Roarhaven is now a magical city, where sorcerers can live openly. Resurrection is the latest book in the series and I was so excited to return to this world and these characters that Derek created.Ī lot has changed. He has brought Skulduggery and Valkyrie back again, with new characters to welcome as friends. Like many Skulduggery fans I thought I’d seen the last of these characters that I had come to love, but Derek Landy is always full of surprises. I’ve stuck with Skulduggery and Valkyrie through all their battles, near-death experiences and the countless times they have saved the world. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Tolkienįrom a New York Times Writer to Watch This Summer, an astonishing debut novel about family, sexuality, and capitalist systems of control, following three adopted brothers who live above a mosque in Staten Island with their imam father Lewis George Orwell Mary Pope Osborne LeUyen Pham Dav Pilkey Roger Priddy Rick Riordan J. ![]() By AUTHOR Jane Austen Eric Carle Lewis Carroll Roald Dahl Charles Dickens Sydney Hanson C.Indestructubles Little Golden Books Magic School Bus Magic Tree House Pete the Cat Step Into Reading Book The Hunger Games By POPULAR SERIES Chronicles of Narnia Curious Geoge Diary of a Wimpy Kid Fancy Nancy Harry Potter I Survived If You Give.By TOPIC Award Winning Books African American Children's Books Biography & Autobiography Books for Boys Books for Girls Diversity & Inclusion Foreign Language & Bilingual Books Hispanic & Latino Children's Books Holidays & Celebrations Holocaust Books Juvenile Nonfiction Native American Books New York Times Bestsellers Professional Development Reference Books Test Prep.By GRADE Elementary School Middle School High Schoolīy AGE Board Books (newborn to age 3) Early Childhood Readers (ages 4-8) Children's Picture Books (ages 3-8) Juvenile Fiction (ages 8-12) Young Adult Fiction (ages 12+).BESTSELLERS in EDUCATION Shop All Education Books. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Through his writing, he was able to create his own theater: "I love the flow of turning the pages, the suspense of what's next. ![]() Soon after, he began to write and illustrate his own books, a career he settled into comfortably and happily. He was introduced to the world of children’s literature when William Saroyan asked him to illustrate several books. This new career turned out to be a near-perfect fit for Don, though, as he had always loved the theater. One evening, he was so engrossed in sketching people on the subway, he simply forgot it was sitting on the seat beside him. ![]() This shift was helped along, in no small part, by a rather heartbreaking incident: he lost his trumpet. Gradually, he eased into making a living sketching impressions of Broadway shows for The New York Times and The Herald Tribune. He managed to support himself throughout his schooling by playing his trumpet evenings, in nightclubs and at weddings. After graduating from high school, he ventured to New York City to study art under the tutelage of Joan Sloan and Harry Wickey at the Art Students' League. He practiced obsessively and eventually joined a California dance band. At an early age, he received a trumpet as a gift from his father. Don Freeman was born in San Diego, California, in 1908. ![]() ![]() ![]() He was interested in the nature of reality and the relationship between the physical and the metaphysical. Henry’s philosophy was heavily influenced by Aristotle, as well as by the works of the medieval philosopher John Duns Scotus. He also wrote a treatise on natural philosophy called Tractatus de Corpore Christi, which dealt with the metaphysical and physical aspects of the Eucharist. Henry’s works include a commentary on Aristotle’s Metaphysics, as well as several works on logic, including Summa Logicae. He became a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Paris, where he taught for many years. He later became a bachelor of theology in 1359, and then a doctor of theology in 1362. He studied at the University of Paris and became a master of arts in 1352. Henry was born in Hesse, Germany, around the year 1325. He is best known for his works on logic, metaphysics, and natural philosophy, as well as his role as a professor at the University of Paris. Henry of Langenstein (also known as Henry of Hesse) was a German medieval philosopher and theologian who lived in the 14th century. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Cities fall, arrogant men meet their downfall, hearts are broken and honour is won and lost. Right away he stamps his distinctive mark on Conan with ‘The Mirrors of Haram Akkad’ and ‘The Hour of the Griffin!’ in a style that would be synonymous with Conan for years to come. John Buscema arrives for the finale of what Thomas later called the Hyrkanian War saga. ‘Red Nails’ (see below) was also nominated for a Shazam. The tale won the Shazam Award for Best Individual Story in 1973. Betrayals abound and passions rise, Sonja proving to be Conan’s equal on the path to her future iconic status. ![]() ‘The Song of Red Sonja’ continues to follow the fortunes of doomed Makkalet under siege by Prince Yezdigerid and his army. Sonja is all flame hair and flashing swords, positively overdressed compared to later incarnations, but Smith presents a mesmerising character. It introduces Red Sonja, adapted from a Howard story to fit Conan’s world. ‘The Shadow of the Vulture!’ is something of a landmark in comics’ history. Volume 4 collects the first two stories of Buscema’s run, but also the last and arguably the best work Smith produced on Conan. John Buscema, Roy Thomas and Stan Lee’s first choice, would finally come on board. However, the sheer amount of effort he put into his work affected deadlines and added pressure, so he decided to leave Conan the Barbarian behind for the second time to pursue other projects. Barry Windsor-Smith ensured an enormous amount of detail and finesse in his art, something fans had come to love. ![]() ![]() ![]() Laurie wants a hot new man to give the rumor mill something else to talk about. ![]() Jamie Carter doesn’t believe in love, but he needs a respectable, steady girlfriend to impress their bosses. Then a chance encounter in a broken-down elevator with the office playboy opens up a new possibility. When news of her ex’s pregnant girlfriend hits the office grapevine, taking the humiliation lying down is not an option. Her once perfect life is in shambles and the thought of dating again in the age of Tinder is nothing short of horrifying. When her partner of over a decade suddenly ends things, Laurie is left reeling-not only because they work at the same law firm and she has to see him every day. One of Shondaland's 5 Must-Read Books for March and a Best Romance of 2020 by Amazon, OprahMag, Insider, Buzzfeed, Bustle, Cosmo, PopSugar, and BookPage. Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane returns with another heartfelt romantic comedy perfect for fans of Josie Silver, Sophie Kinsella, or Sally Thorne. ![]() ![]() ![]() Determined to set things right, Jonathan orders Sam down to London for a difficult talk.only for a panicking Sam to trip, bump his head, and maybe accidentally imply he doesn't remember anything?įaking amnesia seemed like a good idea when Sam was afraid he was getting sacked, but now he has to deal with the reality of Jonathan's guilt-as well as the unsettling fact that his surly boss might have a softer side to him. It was a sentimental decision, and Jonathan didn't get where he is by following his heart. Jonathan Forest should never have hired Sam. Too bad, then, that the owner is an infuriating git. He could see himself being content here for the long haul. Sure, managing a bed and bath retailer isn't exactly glamorous, but it's good work and he gets on well with the band of misfits who keep the store running. Sam Becker loves-or, okay, likes-his job. "Brilliance on every single page."- CHRISTINA LAUREN, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, for Boyfriend MaterialįAKE AMNESIA. ![]() ![]() Something of a tomboy, Hamilton comments “We got ringworm, broken bones, tetanus, concussions, stitches, and ivy poisoning.” Hamilton’s French mother, Madeline, lives in the kitchen and rules the house with “an oily wooden spoon in her hand.” Hamilton absorbs her mother’s knowledge about French cooking. ![]() They spend an idyllic childhood running wild outdoors and playing with the neighbor kids. ![]() She and her brothers and sisters grow up in a large, rural home in New Hope, Pennsylvania. ![]() In an interview with The Guardian, Hamilton likens the fun part of writing her memoir to fine-tuning a recipe, when she “developed the muscle and discipline to take care of the story in the exact same way I would take care of the food in my restaurant-when I became able to determine what was too ‘salty’, too ‘rare’, too ‘sandy’ about the text in front of me.” Hamilton is born in 1966, the youngest of five children. Simply the best memoir by a chef ever.” With engaging honesty, Hamilton describes how her life, with all its challenges and joys, is inescapably intertwined with both food and writing. Renowned celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain describes Blood, Bones & Butter as “Magnificent. Hamilton describes her personal and professional journey from childhood to becoming chef-owner of the award-winning New York City restaurant, Prune. ![]() Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef is a memoir by chef and author Gabrielle Hamilton, published in 2011. ![]() ![]() ![]() A chance encounter with Travis and the dog works to bring her out of her shell and sends Nora and Travis toward romance. And also very scared.Īt the same time, Nora Devon is a recluse who rarely ventures outside of her home since the death of her aunt, who terrorized her childhood. It isn’t long before he realizes that the dog is exceptional intelligent. The two flee together, and Travis ends up taking in the dog. He goes out into the canyons where he grew up to shake off his mood when he comes across a dog, a golden retriever, who seems terrified of something out in the woods. ![]() I’d never read a Dean Koontz novel before, but was under the impression he gets mocked for being sort of a Stephen King-lite author.ĭespite that, I found myself really enjoying “Watchers.” The book follows Travis Cornell, dealing with his depression after the loss of his wife a few years earlier. Dean Koontz’s “Watchers” was on the same list. Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience.Ī couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that I’d read a list of book recommended for people who enjoy Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” of which I am a huge fan. ![]() |