In the interest of military security, the Gosport Naval Shipyard had been closed to visitors for months. The Confederate States Ship Virginia, an ironclad built on the burned-out hull of the old USS Merrimack, was getting under way. In Norfolk and Portsmouth, towns that faced one another across the Elizabeth River, excitement was spreading like fire, just as it had the year before, in the days leading up to secession and the burning of the shipyard. A day more like May than March, many people felt. A gale had blown itself out the night before, and behind it came clear, warm weather, a high-pressure system on the tail of the storm. Saturday, March 8, 1862, was a beautiful day in Virginia. The Story of the First Battling Ironclads, the Monitor and the Merrimack Chapter One Sink Before Surrender 17: "An Iron-Clad, Shot-Proof Steam Battery."Ģ1: "Do You Really Think She Will Float?"Ģ2: Monitor-Person or Device for Checking or Warningģ1: "And Thus Commenced the Great Battle."ģ4: "Merely Drilling the Men at the Guns"
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I one-clicked this book for two reasons - it was free and 90 pct. I guess it's apparent that I really have nothing redeeming to say about this book. If I wanted to do that, I'd just rewrite the book. I'm more than happy to look at a listed source to verify truths, but I'm not going to spend my time researching each topic. These events are supposedly little-known or retold incorrectly everywhere but here, yet he supplies no verification for his claims. I could forgive that if the vulgarity was funny, but it's just plain tasteless.įinally, there are no sources for the author's claims. The tone of the book seems to be aiming for irreverent humor. And I haven't checked, but this must be self-published because no publishing house should let this out the door. It appears that this would be a first draft. This book is littered with these errors and sometimes gets difficult to read because of that. I hope his students don't get docked points on their papers for misspellings, incorrect grammar and punctuation, or unnecessary repetition. This guy is supposed to teach history at the college level. And I think that's what McKenna was hoping to deliver. I was hoping for a fun, quirky guide through little-known historical events. I feel like writing this in full sentences is too respectful for this book. In the autumn of 1902, Franz Kappus who was 19 years old at the time was about to enter the German military. This article explores the lessons contained in that book─echoing her life advice. The author’s advice immediately transported me to a book I read 17 years ago but had forgotten. But your way will be different and you will find it.” Then through dreamwork, analysis, reading, journaling, and silent prayer, I found my way. I certainly had no idea that I would be able to bring my writing, teaching, and Jungian studies together in such a way. Thank you for your email….Now if at 50, someone had said what will you do to pursue your career, I would have hopefully responded, ‘Listen to the voice within…’ The pandemic has turned the world upside down, so there are more important things right now. “If I want to have published books and lecture when I’m 85 (assuming I survive that long), what would I have to do?” I wrote. She had started writing at 50 years old, the age I am now. © Jonah CalinawanĪ few weeks ago, I emailed an 85-year-old writer who I greatly admire and asked for career advice. The Twelve Mysteries / book reviews The Way Out Is Through. Life Lessons from Rainer Maria Rilke: Letters to a Young Poet This was due mainly to the in-depth descriptions of Arha’s visits to the Undertomb and the Labyrinth. The book’s narrative keeps you intrigued although I must admit that I found the opening chapters of The Tombs of Atuan rather hard going. Although this is a book that can be read and enjoyed by children and adults, its themes are far more adult than say, The Chronicles of Narnia or the Harry Potter series. The books, first published in the late 1960’s, are written in a simple, free-flowing style and I quickly fell under their charm. The four books are: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan, The Farthest Shore and Tehanu. The novels belong to the high fantasy genre and follow a young boy from the discovery of his magecraft through to him becoming the greatest mage of all time. The Earthsea Quartet brings together Ursula Le Guin’s four legendary Earthsea sagas for the first time in a single volume. Jacqueline discovers that Gabriel still grieves over their affair, for its unmasking made Leah decide to accompany Gabriel on the fateful operation to Vienna. Gabriel is careful to keep his interactions with Jacqueline to a mere professional familiarity. 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Gabriel spearheaded a team that located and killed the operatives in the “Munich Massacre.” Seventeen years later, Tariq took vengeance upon Gabriel-family member for family member-by planting a bomb under the Allons’ car in Vienna. The crime has all of the markings of Tariq al-Hourani, a terrorist mastermind. Shortly thereafter, Israel’s ambassador is murdered in Paris. Israel’s Prime Minister reinstates Ari Shamron as its director. (Jacobus Henricus) Kann, a prominent Dutch Zionist in the early 20th century. This collection also contains a memoir by Kann's daughter, Jean Kann Sonder, written in 2007, and other family memoirs, as well as information about Johan Kann's father, J.H. Most of the correspondence consists of letters sent to Elizabeth Kann from diplomats, aid organizations, and members of her husband’s extended family, both trying to determine the fate of Johan Kann during the war, as well as sharing information and stories after the war about what they had learned about Kann’s fate. The Kann family papers contains correspondence, manuscripts, a book cover, and news clippings, primarily related to the efforts of Elizabeth Kann to determine the whereabouts of her husband, Johan Kann, following the German invasion and occupation of the Netherlands in 1940, and her own escape from that country in 1941. Also contains a memoir by Kann's daughter, Jean Kann Sonder, written in 2007, and other family memoirs, as well as information about Johan Kann's father, Jacobus Kann, a prominent Dutch Zionist in the early 20th century. Correspondence, manuscripts, book cover, news clipping, primarily related to the efforts of Elizabeth Kann to determine the whereabouts of her husband, Johan Kann, following the German invasion and occupation of the Netherlands in 1940. It looks an awful lot like its sprawling story about ancient gods and the nature of the American experience will be captivating television viewers as well. There’s plenty of reasons to be excited about the man behind Hannibal and Pushing Daisies launching his next big project, not least that American Gods has been captivating readers for over 15 years now. Television auteur Bryan Fuller is back this spring, with the long awaited TV adaptation of American Gods, which looks like the most lavishly designed new show on television and stars a flat-out improbable cast that includes Ian McShane, Crispin Glover, Cloris Leachman, Gillian Anderson, Orlando Jones, Kristin Chenoweth and Ricky Whittle. Several story lines and friendships that are getting complicated make it best for big kids and up. Reading the original two individual series first will deepen understanding of the characters and appreciation of appearances from old friends. The story stands pretty well on its own, but newcomers may have trouble at first figuring out who is who. Parents need to know that Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl is a graphic novel that brings together two popular series by Ben Hatke that blend fantasy and sci-fi elements into one. A central character shoves another and briefly chokes her.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Violence & Scariness in your kid's entertainment guide. There's a battle with hordes of fantasy-creature skeletons and armies of giants trying to conquer Earth. In the real world, lots of seeming federal agents point guns at two people and threaten to make them "disappear." One agent holds a man's arms back while another punches him in the stomach. In the fantasy realm one creature kicks another who's on the ground in the stomach and punches him in the jaw. Fantasy violence is mostly fights with magical abilities and weapons as well as swords, clubs, and explosives. Lots of action, peril, and scary fantasy creatures. Though Arthur is pronounced dead by cardiac arrest, we soon learn he’ll be one of the first to die of the Georgian Flu, a fatal pandemic sweeping the globe. At a fateful performance of King Lear, Jeevan leaps on stage to save the life of Arthur Leander, a movie star moonlighting as a Shakespearean actor who collapses during his performance. In the novel’s opening pages, we meet Jeevan Chaudhary, a former entertainment journalist and paparazzo studying to become an EMT. A Bigger Role for JeevanĮpisode One tees up a major change with the power to reimagine the story as we know it. (The first three episodes debuted at once.) But just how far does Patrick Somerville’s “aggressive adaptation,” as he describes it, stray from the novel readers know and love? Now that the series has ended its run, we're breaking down some of the biggest differences below. Now, Station Eleven is crossing over to HBO Max, where a ten-episode miniseries began streaming on December 16. a standout picture book.' - Matthew Todd, Former Editor, Attitude Magazine 'The raw emotion pours our of everypage. When Nen turned up in my pigeon hole at school, I ripped the packaging open and ran up the 8 (yes, 8) flights of. So here goes: my first blogged book review and my first blog tourand on my birthday no less what a treat. 'Sofishticated' uplifting and full of strength against adversity.' - Tom Griffiths of checkmeoutbooks blog 'A beautiful tale of longing, love and the importance of protecting the oceans. Posted by Christopher Harrison 3rd Jun 2021 31st May 2021 Posted in Uncategorized. Mayhew's light-dappled, tender illustrations are the perfect foil for Eagleton's quiet, well chosen words.' - The Guardian 'Tender, hopeful and brave.' - Abi Elphinstone Beautiful and heart-warming.' - Sophie Anderson 'A gorgeous book - children and adults alike are going to absolutely love it.' - Benjamin Dean 'Full of heart and gorgeous artwork.' - Lew Newbery 'An inclusive, hopeful fairytale with beautifully dreamy art.' - Fiona Noble, The Bookseller 'A gorgeous tale of connection, acceptance and love.' - Through The Wardrobe Books 'Magificent.' - Tell Tale Books 'Destined to be a classic. 'A lovely, gentle story of friendship and love between a merman, Nen, and Ernest, the fisherman of the title, with a conservationist theme rippling throughout. |