![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And this is the fascinating part of the story. ![]() At the very beginning, we meet a chef and restaurateur, Louis Szathmary, whose collection of cookbooks and artifacts filled sixteen semi-trailers and went to half a dozen institutions. Collectors pay attention to price but will spare no expense for something they want. I love finding books at the lowest price. The collectors usually have some focus in their collecting, from first editions of great books, to everything coming from the hand of a particular author or set of authors. The most interesting difference between bibliophiles and bibliomanes, is that the former love reading books, while the latter collect them. The title comes from a description of Isaiah Thomas as being stricken with “the gentlest of infirmities, bibliomania.” This is the “gentle madness” Nicholas Basbanes writes about in this thick, delightful book you just don’t want to end because of the interesting stories of bibliomanes. I am a bibliophile, but not a bibliomane. I do have a number of books in my home (and have donated or sold large numbers). More precisely, I love reading books and talking about them. Summary: An entertaining journey through the history and contemporary world of book collecting, and the “bibliomanes” whose passion for books formed amazing collections. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The first story that Calliope tells the bard is that of Cruesa, the wife of Trojan war hero Aeneas. Calliope is initially reticent to speak with the bard, but she eventually gives in and tells the bard the story of the Trojan war through the eyes of many women who were involved in it. Haynes’ novel starts with the bard asking Calliope for a new epic poem that he could write. The novel is set over many years, tells the stories of many people, and draws upon the works of Homer, Virgil, and Ovid. Together, the two discuss the true meaning of war and how it impacts everyone involved (especially women). Calliope, a muse of epic poetry, is the narrator of the novel, which is framed as a conversation between Callope and an old bard. Natalie Haynes' A Thousand Ships tells the story of the Trojan War from the eyes of 25 women both mortal and immortal. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]() ![]() Her books have been nominated for the Edgar, the Macavity, the ITW Thriller, the Barry, the Dilys, the Sue Federer Historical Fiction, and the Bruce Alexander Historical Fiction awards. ![]() MOTHER DAUGHTER TRAITOR SPY, her first stand-alone novel, comes out September 20, 2022. CHURCHILL'S SECRETARY, which is now in its 23nd printing. has the TV r Susan Elia MacNeal is the author of The New York Times, Washington Post, Publishers Weekly and USA Today-bestselling Maggie Hope mystery series, starting with the Edgar Award-nominated and Barry Award-winning MR. The Maggie Hope series is sold world-wide in English, and has also been translated into Czech, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Turkish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, and Bulgarian. Susan Elia MacNeal is the author of The New York Times, Washington Post, Publishers Weekly and USA Today-bestselling Maggie Hope mystery series, starting with the Edgar Award-nominated and Barry Award-winning MR. ![]() ![]() 'I've sworn in front of him plenty of times!': Sharon Osbourne opens up about her cheeky relationship with King Charles ahead of his Coronation No more meal-time tantrums! Start to ENJOY family dinners again with these delicious 20-minute ideas everyone will love ![]() Paul O'Grady's 'last bit of filming' before his death at the age of 67 is revealed to be for an iconic BBC show that he 'wasn't a fan' of I'm A Celebrity South Africa: Helen Flanagan breaks down in tears while thinking about her three children ahead of gruelling challenge 'They're really excited to go public with their love': Taylor Swift and Matty Healy 'set to confirm their new romance with on-stage appearance' The (re) birth of Pamela Anderson! Actress, 55, models a white cut-out swimsuit as she lays on a shell for a new spin on The Birth Of Venus Sip, munch and be merry: Here are 5 fantastically royal family activities for the Coronation weekend, from country walks to refreshing afternoon tea ![]() I'm A Celeb South Africa: Helen Flanagan forced to apologise for SWEARING at Ant and Dec during trial as Paul Burrell screams his way through the challenge 'You'd be cancelled if you said that now': Myleene Klass reveals she was told to change her name at the start of her career as it was 'too ethnic' Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello appear loved-up after Coachella reunion - as on-again couple enjoy flirty date night ![]() ![]() Just as consumers figure out one way of Big Food’s maneuvering, they change it up and go a different way, e.g., altering serving sizes, adding protein, “healthy” marketing on labels. The reader gets a complete sense of what companies have done to exploit our addiction (i.e., defined as “a repetitive behavior that some people find difficult to quit” p. Part two, Outside Addiction, discusses variety, the power and history of these manufacturers, willpower, DNA, and changing what we value.įat and sugar combinations, smells, textures, and flavor enhancers hit our brain at lightning speeds, interacting with memories that stimulate and compel further cravings. Moss covers the definition of addiction, the role of our brain, the influence of memories, and the force of nature on our eating behaviors. In part one of the book, Inside Addiction, Mr. ![]() SummaryĪuthor Michael Moss depicts how the food industry has wielded its way to hook and keep its hold over us while maximizing profitability. ![]() (2021). Hooked: Food, free will, and how the food giants exploit our addictions. ![]() ![]() ![]() The novel has been called “the exquisite satisfaction of a truly great melodrama” by The Guardian and “relentless – endlessly terrifying” by The Los Angeles Times The Denver Post asserts it will “scare your socks off.” Famed horror scribe Stephen King considers Hannibal one of the two scariest novels ever written, alongside The Exorcist. When Mason Verger, a vengeful victim and sadistic psychopath, targets Lecter, he must thwart Verger’s plot to use FBI Agent Clarice Starling as bait to lure Lecter into his trap. ![]() The story continues Lecter’s time on the run in Florence, Italy. Book 3 in the Hannibal Lecter series, American author Thomas Harris’s mystery crime thriller and horror novel, Hannibal (1999), is set seven years after Lecter escaped a maximum security mental institution at the end of Silence of the Lambs. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 1972: Assembles 1 st physical message sent into space.1970: Becomes full professor at Cornell.1964: Second marriage to artist Linda Salzman.1963: Starts working at the Smithsonian Observatory.1961: Becomes assistant professor at Harvard.1958: Work on classified military & NASA projects.1957: Marries biologist Lynn Margulis (first out of three wives).1955: Bachelor Science Degree in Physics. ![]() 1951: Graduates from high school as valedictorian.Carl Sagan’s abridged biography: a timeline Sagan is still remembered for his candid enthusiasm towards the vast and deeply humbling universe we are so lucky to live in and is fondly referred to as the gatekeeper of scientific credibility by his fans. He also authored over 20 books addressing the general public, which established his reputation as a science popularizer and communicator and earned him the status of a pop-culture icon.Īlmost three decades after his death, Mr. Having served as an astronomy professor at Cornell University for almost 30 years, he built an astonishing career by working on NASA’s robotic missions and publishing more than 600 academic papers and articles. Promoting the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI) and pioneering exobiology – the scientific field concerned with the origin and evolution of life in the universe – Carl Sagan explained space in its perplexing glory like no one did before. ![]() ![]() More significantly, the whole shebang is in development for release as a Prime video series. We now have The Jackpot Trilogy with the 3rd installment scheduled for publication god knows when. In the interview, Potter mentions the idea of The Jackpot which first appeared in William Gibson’s novel, The Peripheral, and which he revisited in a follow-up novel, The Agency. This book entered my life when I was at the gym riding a stationary bicycle (technically a unicycle), pretending I was being pursued by a horde of hungry zombies, and listening to a CBC Ideas podcast in which Nahlah Ayed interviews Andrew Potter for an update on his book, On Decline. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Now, in the hands of critically acclaimed sportswriter and culture critic Howard Bryant, one of baseball’s greatest and most original stars finally gets his due. Henderson embraced this shift with his trademark style, playing for nine different teams throughout his decades-long career and sculpting a brash, larger-than-life persona that stole the nation’s heart. And it’s a story of a sea change in sports, when athletes gained celebrity status and Black players finally earned equitable salaries. “If you cut Rickey Henderson in half, you’d have two Hall of Famers,” the baseball historian Bill James once said.īut perhaps even more than his prowess on the field, Rickey Henderson’s is a story of Oakland, California, the town that gave rise to so many legendary athletes like him. He holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single game, and he’s scored more runs than any player ever. From the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron comes the definitive biography of Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s epic leadoff hitter and base-stealer who also stole America’s heart over nearly five electric decades in the game.įew names in the history of baseball evoke the excellence and dynamism that Rickey Henderson’s does. ![]() ![]() ![]() The truth is loneliness is not due to a lack of external connection. ![]() Even those of us who are married or in a love relationship still feel separate and emotionally disconnected from our partners from time to time. People don’t seem to get us, or we don’t seem to fit in with others. However, our relationships usually don’t live up to our expectations. We want a deep, meaningful connection with others. Something always seems to be missing from our relationships. But instead of feeling less lonely, we often end up feeling empty and disappointed. We are constantly looking for someone else to complete us, accompany us, and give us love and attention. When we are alone and isolated, many of us think we will feel better once we surround ourselves with friends, family, or a romantic partner. Do you feel lonely even when you are with people? ![]() |
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