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Medieval Damascus: Plurality and Diversity in an Arabic Library: Plurality and Diversity in an Arabic Library : the Ashrafiya Library Catalogue
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The written text was a pervasive feature of cultural practices in the medieval Middle East. At the...
Medieval Damascus: Plurality and Diversity in an Arabic Library: The Ashrafiya Library Catalogue
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The written text was a pervasive feature of cultural practices in the medieval Middle East. At the...
Cheese and Microbes
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A scientific overview of the association of microbes with cheese, through the lens of select cheese...
Falcon
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The fastest animal alive, the falcon deserves attention not just for the combination of speed,...
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2171 KP) rated A Stolen Child in Books
Jun 21, 2023
Murder and Kidnapping
Maggie D’arcy has completed her training and has officially joined the Garda in Ireland. While she waits for an opportunity to be promoted to detective, she is on patrol and is called to the scene of a murder. Not only does Maggie recognize it as an address she had been to a few days before after a domestic disturbance call, she also realizes that the victim had a toddler who is now missing. On loan to the detectives for this case, can Maggie find the child in time? Will her knowledge of the neighborhood help?
Maggie has been on quite a journey in this series, and it’s nice to see this natural step in her career. The plot starts strongly. While it does get a little uneven in the middle, things pick up when we get to several logical twists at the climax. I liked how Maggie’s knowledge of the neighborhood where the crime took place played an important part of the plot. The suspects come to life, and it is nice to see Maggie’s relationships grown, both personally and professionally. As a police procedural, this is a bit darker than the cozies I typically read, but as long as you know that going in, you’ll be fine. If you are looking for a solid police procedural set in Ireland, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.
Maggie has been on quite a journey in this series, and it’s nice to see this natural step in her career. The plot starts strongly. While it does get a little uneven in the middle, things pick up when we get to several logical twists at the climax. I liked how Maggie’s knowledge of the neighborhood where the crime took place played an important part of the plot. The suspects come to life, and it is nice to see Maggie’s relationships grown, both personally and professionally. As a police procedural, this is a bit darker than the cozies I typically read, but as long as you know that going in, you’ll be fine. If you are looking for a solid police procedural set in Ireland, you’ll be glad you picked up this book.
Ross (3284 KP) rated The Adam Buxton Podcast in Podcasts
Jan 4, 2018
I have long been a fan of Adam & Joe on TV and podcast and enjoy Buxton's solo podcast. Here he interviews comedian guests about their work, life and general nonsense. The interviews are very laid back and aren't done just to plug a new release/show. Adam's silly style, but experience and musical knowledge allow the comedy to flow regardless of the guest as there will always be some entertainment he will get out of them.
The advertising gets a little bit irritating at times but this is a necessary evil to make the podcast viable for Buxton.
The advertising gets a little bit irritating at times but this is a necessary evil to make the podcast viable for Buxton.
Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated Game Scoop! in Podcasts
Jan 11, 2018
Daemon is a fantastic host (1 more)
20 questions
Solid knowledge and insight
I have listened to Game scoop for years and every week I know that it will give me a laugh and some great opinions and insights into recent gaming news and events. Marty is always brilliant when he is on the show and I love when the guests play 20 questions and try to guess the listener submitted game. The only downside is Justin Davis, who for some reason is a regular on this show. He is extremely irritating and his taste in games couldn't be further away from my own tastes.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated No Is Not Enough in Books
Jul 30, 2017
Politically-shifting mindblowing manifesto
Explosive, at times traumatizing and frustrating but ultimately hopeful - Naomi Klein's extensive knowledge and wealth of experience exudes in this mighty manifesto. Her anecdotes are both heartfelt and moving juxtaposed with endless hard-hitting facts, she's a master in her field and an appropriate figure attempting to initiate a global grassroots movement against ecocidal capitalism and right wing populism. This book, unlike her other works, feels much more personal as she states she didn't spend years researching, but it feels very much like a response to growing anger. That being said, it is still well structured and the arguments are coherent. A truly politically-shifting book
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Nowhere Child in Books
Aug 23, 2017
Doesn't work as a stand-alone book
I'm not sure what to make of this book. It's interesting, but it doesn't work as a stand-alone story, and requires having knowledge and plot of previous books.
The best character is Emma, who is an absolute saint of a woman, trying to be an appropriate mother figure to her very distressed and damaged stepdaughter all the while trying to protect her from gangsters. The first half of the book shows the stepdaughter Tasha living in the streets having run away from a perilous situation and attempting to trust people again. It's okay but a little over the top.
The best character is Emma, who is an absolute saint of a woman, trying to be an appropriate mother figure to her very distressed and damaged stepdaughter all the while trying to protect her from gangsters. The first half of the book shows the stepdaughter Tasha living in the streets having run away from a perilous situation and attempting to trust people again. It's okay but a little over the top.