![]() ![]() Thirty years, however, were not enough to calm the great upheavals caused by that catastrophic civil conflict, and until well into the reign of Mary's father, members of the previous Plantagenet dynasty still survived to pose a threat to the Tudors' throne. In 1516, the year Mary was born, thirty years had passed since the end of the Wars of the Roses and the final victory won at Bosworth by her grandfather, the first Tudor King, Henry VII. Henry VIII's love for Mary, and for Anne Boleyn Mary, the only surviving child of the second Tudor King Henry VIII and his wife Catherine of Aragon, was the heir to a throne held mainly by that ever-tenuous right, the right of conquest. How could such love turn to such hate in so short a time? How could such shining promise for a glorious reign produce such a legacy of loathing? The answer begins with the juxtaposition of two unfortunate factors. ![]()
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Iron man david michelinie5/28/2023 ![]() Subject: Iron Man, by David Michelinie (scripts and plotting), John Romita Jr. So, before I get into the nitty gritty of what isn’t so much a review as a celebration of what I read (because I enjoyed it too much to merely drape the memory of reading it in the cold covers of review-bound sensibility), let’s get some statistics out the way. ![]() While other blog hosts would’ve spent those last two days before their monetary celibacy kicked in out throwing coins at hoores, reveling in the muck of Amazon Wishlists and bookmarked eBay auctions, I was sitting in the warming light of a Trentlo heater ‘neath the subtle shine of my Ikea Not lamp, Marvel Omnibus in lap and quivering hand reaching for a third, fuck it, fourth BPM Focus to aid the flesh in its efforts at matching the spirit’s willingness to get (into) what I’d paid for.Īlso, I’m gonna put this one after the jump, because it’s massive. I also kinda cheated a little bit by starting this book on Saturday and finishing it on Sunday, so it was actually done ‘n’ dusted before the challenge actually started. ![]() Nah, s’it turns out, I have no blasted money, so I can’t buy anything anyway. ![]() I have not bought anything for the whole (of the first day) of September, and am therefore winning a self-imposed challenge not to buy anything this month at the expense of the alternate me who set the challenge. ![]() Go set a watchman meaning5/27/2023 ![]() Featuring many of the iconic characters from To Kill a Mockingbird, Go Set a Watchman perfectly captures a young woman, and a world, in painful yet necessary transition out of the illusions of the past-a journey that can only be guided by one's own conscience. Memories from her childhood flood back, and her values and assumptions are thrown into doubt. Set against the backdrop of the civil rights tensions and political turmoil that were transforming the South, Jean Louise's homecoming turns bittersweet when she learns disturbing truths about her close-knit family, the town, and the people dearest to her. Twenty-six-year-old Jean Louise Finch-"Scout"-returns home from New York City to visit her aging father, Atticus. Now available in a gorgeous, limited leatherbound edition, Harper Lee's landmark #1 New York Times bestselling novel set two decades after her beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird. ![]() Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 10.0 Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6" W x 9" (0.80 lbs) 352 pages Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions ![]() Karl ove knausgaard my struggle5/27/2023 ![]() Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives. ![]() ![]() Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. ![]() Killer History by Marek McKenna5/27/2023 ![]() 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. ![]() Clockwork angel book5/27/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() The plot is beyond goodness,and it has every paranormal creature.The book is written in third person and who knows me knows that I don't like books in third person but in this one I didn't mind at all.It was perfectly build and the story fits well with characters,their personality with their actions,the style of talking with the time book is written in.Everything is in the right place. “Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.” I never thought this could be that good.I had started "City of Bones" (the first book of The Mortal Instruments by the same author) but it didn't work for me so I thought this could be the same but I was totally wrong.This was an art,a fine peace of art.I read it in one day.Literally couldn't put the book down for a second.Everything is perfect and matches, and I really dig the lifestyle of the time before two hundred years,the classy outfits and the funny teasing. You can find the full review and more about this book on my blog! “One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.” ![]() The thief megan whalen5/27/2023 ![]() ![]() When his boasting lands him in prison and the king’s magus invites him on a quest to steal a legendary object, he’s in no position to refuse. Martin.Įugenides, the queen’s thief, can steal anything-or so he says. ![]() Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. The Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. This first book in series introduces one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. New York Times-bestselling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics. The epic novels set in the world of the Queen’s Thief can be read in any order. Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen's Thief, from the acclaimed novel The Thief to the thrilling, twenty-years-in-the-making conclusion, The Return of the Thief. ![]() Convenience store woman sayaka murata5/27/2023 ![]() Infecting each other like this is how we maintain ourselves as human is what I think. Apby arestlessmind1991 Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata Book Rating: 5/5 Introduction Keiko, a strange character. When something was strange, everyone thought they had the right to come stomping in all over your life to figure out why. And I probably infect others with the way I speak too. Despite her age, she has never experienced romance or marriage and lives a quiet, solitary life. It tells the story of Keiko Furukura, a 36-year-old single woman who works in a Japanese convenience store. ![]() Izumi at her previous store came to help out, and she dressed so much like Mrs. Convenience Store Woman is a novel by Japanese author Sayaka Murata. Izumi came, Sasaki started sounding just like her when she said, “Good job, see you tomorrow!” Once a woman who had gotten on well with Mrs. When some of Sugawara’s band members came into the store recently they all dressed and spoke just like her. My speech is especially infected by everyone around me and is currently a mix of that of Mrs. Convenience Store Woman is the heartwarming and surprising story of thirty-six-year-old Tokyo resident Keiko Furukura. ![]() Izumi, 30 percent Sugawara, 20 percent the manager, and the rest absorbed from past colleagues such as Sasaki, who left six months ago, and Okasaki, who was our supervisor until a year ago. ![]() I am currently made up of 30 percent Mrs. ![]() “My present self is formed almost completely of the people around me. ![]() Rock chick redemption5/27/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() These boys need women who can take the heat without meltin’ like butter, and sometimes that heat is fiery. Plot Synopsis Duke lays on the truth “You are. Blanca Chavez and the rest of Eddie's family.Roxie’s got the odds stacked up against her and has no choice but to hold on and just ride it out through kidnappings, car chases, society parties and a wild night at the Haunted House. The problem is, no one agrees with her, especially her crazy, hippie, best friend, Annette, or her parents, the even crazier small town Herb and Trish. Roxie’s trouble catches up with her and Hank wants to help, but Roxie knows in her heart that she’s no good for a White Hat-type of guy. Roxie tries to hold Hank at arm’s length, but Hank wants to be a lot closer (as in, a lot a lot). Unfortunately, her eyes fall on Hank Nightingale and she knows it’s trouble from the get-go. She’s not in the mood for love at first sight. Roxie Logan is on the run from a bad boyfriend who just will not catch a hint that it is o-v-e-r. 2.5 Lottie's Debut and Daisy's Party Guests. ![]() Titanic Survivor by Violet Jessop5/26/2023 ![]() Violet Jessop was first employed on Olympic. You may be familiar with the names, and most certainly familiar with the way at least two of these ocean liners ended their story. ![]() These three “monsters of the sea” were called Olympic, Titanic, and Gigantic (later christened Britannic). They wanted to build three oceanic titans capable of carrying 4,000 people from Europe to America. The White Star Line had embarked on a great project in 1907. After several years, she was able to secure a prestigious position in the White Star Line. She began working to support her family at a young age. Her mother, who suffered a debilitating injury, left young Violet with the responsibility of caring for her younger siblings. Her father died shortly after arriving in England. She managed to survive the often fatal disease. ![]() ![]() She had a short bout of tuberculosis which doctors believed would take her life. Read more here: 7 Keys to Resilience: Courage Comes from WithinĪs a child, Violet was not expected to live long. ![]() |