6/28/2023 0 Comments Off balance series by lucia franco![]() ![]() ![]() One toe off the beam and their forbidden desires could ruin everything they’ve worked for, throwing it all off balance.īalance is the first book in the Off Balance series. Every interaction can be misconstrued, but there’s no mistaking the darkening of his gaze, the lingering of his touch, or the illicit image of his bare skin pressed against hers. Kova's power and domination, coupled with Adrianna's fierce tenacity, reveal there is more for her body to learn. As the relentless pursuit of her dream keeps her striving, a passion is ignited within him. She doesn't come close to his high standards. When two time Olympian Konstantin Kournakova is persuaded into training the young hopeful, he immediately regrets it. Perfection, precision, and dedication are required of his athletes. Even if that means leaving home to attend World Cup Academy of Gymnastics, a training center that serves one purpose - producing champions. Olympic glory is the ultimate goal, and she'll do anything to achieve it. Years of pain and determination make her one of the best. Adrianna Rossi is no stranger to the rigorous demands required of her body. ![]()
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6/28/2023 0 Comments William blake song![]() ![]() ![]() So for instance, in the Apocrypha, the aforementioned Joseph is not simply depicted as one of Jesus’ rich, secret disciples, as with standard New Testament. Rather he is portrayed as being Jesus’s personal homey (as well as that of Pilate himself, just to note). Now as far as the books of the Apocrypha go, you may sometimes hear of them being referred to as ‘non-canonical’. What that basically means is that whereas they are based on many of the same Biblical characters we’re all familiar with, the stories contained therein are considered by scholars and believers as being more akin to legends as opposed to actual fact. ![]() And he is actually mentioned in all four of the New Testament Gospels, meaning that he was a historical figure. He is also present in some of the apocryphal Gospels. And it is those depictions upon which the lyrics pertaining to him are primarily based. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Omen of the stars box set![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Marc Zinga plays Koffi, who has lived in Europe for many years and is happily engaged to Alice (Lucie Debay) who is pregnant with twins. ![]() His most recent short, 2019’s Zombies, played at the London Film Festival and, although Omen may not have broad commercial appeal, further festival play still seems assured. But although Baloji is critical of such narrow-minded thinking, he also has compassion for the need to reconnect with one’s kin – even if they have shunned you for the most ignorant of reasons.Ī commentary on prejudice and the clashing of culturesīaloji’s striking drama, which screens in Un Certain Regard, suggests a bright future for a filmmaker with an appreciation for atmosphere and character. Omen is a commentary on prejudice and the clashing of cultures, but there is a noticeable despondency and edge to the proceedings as the enlightened main character grapples with an impoverished community in which ancient fears about sorcerers and witches remain. In his confident feature directorial debut, hip-hop musician and visual artist Baloji tells the story of a Congolese man returning to his homeland with his European fiancee after long being exiled, only to find that his estranged family still views him with disdain. Belgium/Netherlands/Democratic Republic of Congo. Source: Cannes International Film Festivalĭir/scr: Baloji. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments E lockhart liars![]() ![]() The addition of a 4th sister, one We Were Liars readers never heard of, served as just that: a surprise. I think people who have read We Were Liars are expecting a surprise, and they’re expecting it in the second half of the book, and I wanted to find a way to surprise them somewhere in the first couple pages,” Lockhart shared. ![]() “I wanted to surprise my readers off the bat. Unlike We Were Liars, known for its remarkable turn of events towards the end of the novel, Family of Liars surprised readers all across the world with its plot twist at the very beginning- the introduction of a new character. Lockhart herself, receiving answers and insight (on both novels) that many readers search for. ![]() I’ve recently scored an exclusive interview with Ms. Lockhart, to write a prequel, releasing Family of Liars in May. The sudden rise in popularity inspired New York Times Bestselling Author, E. In 2020, We Were Liars made waves on BookTok almost 6 years after its initial release. “I just feel so lucky that things I made up in my head almost ten years ago are a part of other people’s imaginations now… that’s the miracle of telling stories and putting something in print… people in a city I’ve never been to or a totally different generation who have totally different lived experiences than me, can still see the inside of my head. Joelle R., Editor-in-chief | January 18, 2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() While an autobiography may not seem like the natural choice for someone who has dedicated their life to mastering a different literary form, Smith takes to the genre with exceptional ease. Smith walks readers through her marriage and the birth of her two children, reveals the behind-the-scenes of her successful creative career, and details her emotionally and logistically painful divorce.ĭue to her celebrated poetry prowess, it’s no surprise that Smith is an excellent writer. Best known for her 2016 poem “ Good Bones” - a work that continues to go semi-viral on social media in moments of national mourning - her memoir, “You Could Make This Place Beautiful,” renders her more vulnerable than any poem ever could. In her latest book, Smith - poet by trade, memoirist by necessity - covers lots of ground. If any readers remain uncertain as to whether personal challenges inspire the best art, Maggie Smith’s “You Could Make This Place Beautiful” may win some over. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Melchor hurricane season![]() ![]() Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. ![]() Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. ![]() Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki ![]() They show how the early Greeks borrowed from their neighbors but eventually developed a distinctive culture all their own, one that was marked by astonishing creativity, versatility, and resilience. ![]() ![]() Four leading authorities on the classical world offer a lively and up-to-date account of Greek civilization and history in all its complexity and variety, covering the entire period from the Bronze Age through the Hellenistic Era, and integrating the most recent research in archaeology, comparative anthropology, and social history. Comprehensive and balanced, A Brief History of Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, and Culture, Second Edition is a shorter version of the authors' highly successful Ancient Greece: A Political, Social, and Cultural History, Second Edition (OUP, 2008). A small group of people inhabiting a country poor in resources and divided into hundreds of quarreling states created one of the most remarkable civilizations. ![]() The story of the ancient Greeks is one of the most improbable success stories in world history. ![]() ![]() Reworking of a very famous story called The Monkey’s Paw and gave me a real jolt aged 14. But of course it doesn't really work out. The Burnells are set upon adopting a little boy and when they visit the orphanage and are introduced to Paul they're knocked out by his pale elfin features. I think it's the same one that's in the Marvelettes "Needle in a Haystack". I've compressed events a little, but that's the gist of it. ![]() Naturally, he gets into conversation with her, they agree to get married, and he strangles her. On impulse, our Ron climbs a ladder and finds himself in the bedroom of Clara, a plain and lonely woman who's just been reading about the murders. ![]() Ronald Raikes, 31, is wanted for questioning in connection with the murders of four London prostitutes who have been strangled in a week. It was wonderful stuff because, mostly, the writers had already dispensed with the gothic trappings of the ghost story all that spookyookums nonsense and were concentrating on the poetry of severed limbs and eyeballs and gouts and screaming. ![]() This series populated my teenage nightmares with psycopaths, torturers, vampires, sadists and unnaturally pale young girls. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments Morrell rambo![]() ![]() ![]() Now, Rambo simply wounded a lot of people, so that he could survive and possibly find a way to live with his actions at the end of the film. ![]() The resulting screenplay, which Stallone had a hand in, eliminated the killing. When the film finally went into production in 1981, Stallone, who had catapulted from wannabe screenwriter and actor to mega-stardom in the 1976 hit Rocky, took on the role of Rambo. Morrell's First Blood was published in 1972 and followed a Vietnam vet suffering from severe PTSD who wages a bloody war on a small town after being abused by its bullying sheriff. Not long after it was published, Hollywood wanted the film rights, and Morrell watched with bemusement as various directors (Richard Brooks, Stanley Kramer, and Martin Ritt, for example) and movie stars (such as Steve McQueen, Robert Blake, and Paul Newman) were attached and unattached to the project. Here's why author David Morrell, who created the character of Rambo with his novel First Blood, hated 2019's Rambo: Last Blood. Soon, he uses his combat-honed skills to do away with police officers, civilians, and posse members in the backwoods of Kentucky as they first pursue him and then become the pursued. Rambo (First Blood Part II) (Rambo: First Blood Series Book 2) by David Morrell (Author) (395) The most dangerous man in the world is back. ![]() After a middle-aged police officer locks Rambo up, things go badly. In it, Rambo (he has no first name in Morrell's novel), is viewed by small-town locals as a member of the counterculture because he doesn't cut his hair, doesn't take a bath, and doesn't have a job. The result was First Blood, Morrell's debut novel, which was published to mostly good reviews. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments So you want talk about race![]() ![]() Natalie Wilton, a therapist who specializes in senior sexuality, says it's no surprise that people feel pessimistic about sex as they age. ![]() Also, "sexually optimistic" individuals who acquired physical limitations they didn't have ten years before – such as pain that made it harder to lift groceries or exercise – reported having more frequent sex than people who had lower sexual expectations and no such limitations. Participants who were optimistic about their sex lives reported having significantly more frequent and more satisfying sex than those who had lower expectations. Their findings seem to demonstrate the power of positive thinking. Researchers then checked in with the participants a decade later. Īs part of the MIDUS (Midlife in the US) study, hundreds of partnered adults ages 45 and up were asked to rate how satisfying they expected their sex lives to be 10 years in the future. To get more stories like this delivered to your in-box, click here to subscribe. This story was adapted from the April 30 edition of NPR Health, a newsletter covering the science of healthy living. ![]() |