Notably, these training activities are not the military skills of traditional Greek hoplite warriors, who fought on foot with shields and swords. This, and other passages cited here from Plato’s Laws, can be most conveniently read here. The Athenian suggests that at age six, boys “should have lessons in horse riding, archery, javelin-throwing, and slinging – and the girls, too, may attend the lessons, especially in the use of the weapons.” On religious and public occasions, both should be “always equipped with arms and horses” (794c, 796c). Plato’s Athenian notes that the Spartan system only goes halfway in equality: girls participate in strenuous athletics but do not share in military service (7.805e–806c). In this last dialogue of Plato, an unnamed Athenian, Spartan, and Cretan debate the best ways to raise citizens in an ideal state to be well prepared for both peace and war. An Amazon gaining the upper hand against a Greek warrior (detail from one of 92 metopes sculpted for the Athenian Parthenon in the 440s BC now in the British Museum, London)
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In her acknowledgements at the back of the book, she is candid: ‘This is a work of fiction that is based on true events sometimes the way the events occur (and the events themselves) are from my imagination.’ In Trespasses, Louise Kennedy writes with aching eloquence about everyday human stories lived within extraordinarily inhumane times. Having enjoyed her story collection so much, I had high expectations. The fact that I am not at all familiar with these places and areas did nothing to detract from my reading pleasure. Trespasses is her second book, a novel set during The Troubles in the 1970s, in and around Belfast where Louise grew up. Through her sharp gritty prescient writing, I recognised specific places and settings in those stories. Louise Kennedy is the author of the highly-acclaimed The End of the World is a Cul de Sac, a collection of stories set, for the most part, in the Northwest of Ireland. National Emerging Writer Programme Overview. The very concept that chemicals created in a lab could cure disease revolutionized medicine, taking it from the treatment of symptoms and discomfort to the eradication of the root cause of illness.Ī strange and colorful story, The Demon Under the Microscope illuminates the vivid characters, corporate strategy, individual idealism, careful planning, lucky breaks, cynicism, heroism, greed, hard work, and the central (though mistaken) idea that brought sulfa to the world. Sulfa changed the way new drugs were developed, approved, and sold transformed the way doctors treated patients and ushered in the era of modern medicine. Sulfa saved millions of lives-among them those of Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr.-but its real effects are even more far reaching. In The Demon Under the Microscope, Thomas Hager chronicles the dramatic history of the drug that shaped modern medicine. This incredible discovery was sulfa, the first antibiotic. It conquered diseases, changed laws, and single-handedly launched the era of antibiotics. She was no stranger to the Carnegie Medal. She was promoted in the 1950s to adults as for children and juveniles (sic). Rosemary Sutcliff wrote for children of all ages, about people of all ages. Her notion of whether a book is for children or for young adults is based on a combination of the readership aimed at, and the age of the protagonists. The “short version” of her thesis is that “the Carnegie has definitely seen a massive swing in favour of YA (Young Adults) in the last decade”. She questions whether the award is moving away from children’s books. Rosemary Sutcliff was the proud recepient of the Carnegie Medal for 1959 for her Roman historical novel ( “I write for children aged 8 to 88”) The Lantern Bearers.Īn intriguing question is posed this year (2018) by Children’s Literature Lecturer Lucy Pearson about the focus of books awarded the Carnegie Medal. I learned a little more about acceptance, asexuality, and being true to yourself. The laughs and the feels in this are more muted than in other TJ stories, but no less magnificent. There are three things I expect from a TJ Klune story: 1. Seriously, this story good touched me all over my heart. This story about a man who accepts everyone, even if he's snarky about it, gave me so many feels. What follows is both touching and hilarious as Gus sets about trying to be the best normal person he can be with some interesting results. Gus is immediately both repelled and fascinated by Casey.but more time spent with Casey makes Gus want something he's never really thought to want before: he decides he wants to be "normal" so he can be with Casey. Truman, walk into Lottie's Lattes and he meets Casey Richards, a stoner hipster who turns his world upside down. It's very much a wash, rinse, repeat kind of life until the day he and his ferret, Harry S. 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Then Roach saw a monkey pop its head up from behind a boulder, "kind of like the bandits waiting for the stagecoach." Just as that monkey stepped into her path, another monkey darted up behind her and snatched the bag of bananas. "I walked up this trail where I knew there were a lot of macaques, and I walked up holding a bag of bananas."Īt first, nothing happened. "I was kind of asking for it," Roach admits. Science writer Mary Roach experienced this firsthand when a group of macaque monkeys accosted her in India. Vishal Bhatnagar/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesĪnimals living among us often ignore the rules we try to impose on them. One attorney told author Mary Roach about a macaque that infiltrated a medical institute and began pulling out patient IVs. Monkeys have been known to sneak into swimming pools, courts and even the halls of India's Parliament. Macaques check out a camera in Galtaji Temple in Jaipur, India. We are committed to fostering a diverse community that values creativity, respects culture, and seeks to deepen human understanding and expand communication in the world. We provide lifelong learning opportunities for those pursuing the fine arts and media-related professions. Maine Media Workshops + College educates and inspires visual artists and storytellers to achieve their creative potential. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts, and teaches at Rhode Island School of Design. Henry’s photographs are collected and exhibited internationally. In 2023, Henry was given the Honored Educator Award by the Society for Photographic Education, noting his years of dedication to teaching and being active in photographic arts. Henry has produced films such as Partners (2016), Blitto Underground (2021), and Marksville, LA (2023). Henry’s latest books are Speedway 1972 (2022) and We sort of People (2023). Henry has published over 30 books, including classic textbooks Black and White Photography, Beyond Basic Photography, and Digital Photography and monographs, Racing Days, Animalia, Humans, Show, Close Relations, and Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music. His earliest interest was in history and that has influenced his choice of subject matter from country music to burlesque. Noted photographer Henry Horenstein was a student of Harry Callahan and Aaron Siskind’s. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." As such, the novella is still popular amongst mathematics, physics and computer science students. As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science fiction novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. Inspired by the novella 'Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions,' Edwin Abbott Abbott, 1884. Download cover art Download CD case insert Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensionsįlatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science fiction novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. A noble circles journey through Flatland, a two dimensional world (try out A Noble Circle - Prologue, its free). Hate breeds hate, and revenge is never sweet. But it was also a book about trying to find the tiny bit of light when you feel like you’re totally surrounded by darkness, and it had a strong message that no matter how far you fall down, it’s never too late to pick yourself back up. Luca is bae, but nobody will ever outshine Millie when it comes to love and friendship goals. Don’t try to understand the Mafia hierarchy or family tree, you’ll just die of confusion. Every installment in the series must have more guns than the last. If anyone is remotely happy for even one second, prepare for something horrible to happen. I believe in you more than I could ever explain, and you expect me to stand by and watch while you destroy yourself right in front of my eyes.” That I believe you’re too good and too kind to hurt someone, no matter how much they’ve hurt you. I don’t think you can kill someone and be OK with it. I believe that you’re a good person, in your heart. “I believe that you’re smart and funny and brave and determined. Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Paperback. Benefiting from original research carried out in Russia, this book attempts to explain what happened to the nine skiers who lost their lives in what has come to be known as the "Dyatlov Pass Incident." The autopsy report showed that the injuries were caused by "an unknown compelling force." Subsequently, the area was sealed off for years by the authorities and the deaths and events of that night remained unexplained. When they failed to return home, search parties were sent out and their bodies were found, some with massive internal injuries but all without external marks. The remaining nine lost their way and ended up on another mountain slope known as Kholat Syakhl, or "Mountain of the Dead." On the night of February 1, 1959, something or someone caused the skiers to flee their tent in terror, using knives to slash their way out instead of using the entrance. During the trip, one of the skiers fell ill and returned. In January 1959, 10 experienced young skiers set out to travel to a mountain named Mount Otorten in the far north of Russia. Otorten translates to "don't go there" in the local Mansi language. The Dyatlov Pass incident resulted in nine unsolved, mysterious deaths Keith McCloskey attempts to decipher the bizzare events that led up to that night and the subsequent aftermath |