Unequal Gains: American Growth and Inequality Since 1700
Jeffrey G. Williamson and Peter H. Lindert
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Unequal Gains offers a radically new understanding of the economic evolution of the United States,...
Distributed Multimedia Database Technologies Supported by MPEG-7 and MPEG-21
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A multimedia system needs a mechanism to communicate with its environment, the Internet, clients,...
The Psychology of Study Success in Universities: Lessons from Finnish University Students
Kaarina Maatta and Satu Uusiautti
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Universities around the world are under increasing pressure to maintain high levels of graduation...
Comics Art in China
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In the most comprehensive and authoritative source on this subject, Comics Art in China covers...
The Pursuit of Love
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Nancy Mitford's "The Pursuit of Love" is one of the funniest, sharpest novels about love and growing...
Hazel (2934 KP) rated How I Lost You in Books
Jun 20, 2020
The book starts with a letter written by convicted child killer Susan Webster to the Parole Board seeking early release from her prison sentence that was handed down following her conviction for the murder of her 3 month old son, Dylan ... a murder she has absolutely no recollection of but had to admit she committed the crime because everyone was telling her she did. On release, Susan, now called Emma, is making attempts to rebuild her life however when she receives a picture of a toddler called Dylan, she starts to ask questions and so begins Susan/Emma's search for the truth of what actually happened on that fateful day.
Written mainly from the perspective of Susan/Emma with flashbacks of other characters, it's told at a good pace with good tension and twists. The characters are excellent and well developed but if I have one gripe, it's that Susan/Emma is a little naive and quick to trust despite her situation of having to live under a new identity to protect herself which I found a little odd.
Overall, I found this a gripping story that had me captivated until the end and I will most definitely read more from this author.
Thank you to Headline via NetGalley for my copy in return for an honest and unedited review and I can only apologise that it has taken me so long to get round to reading it.
Hazel (1853 KP) rated Larry, Bush Pilot in Books
Mar 18, 2021
This short story loosely reflects Lawrence Mierek's childhood. As a teenager, his father taught him to fly a plane on the airstrip behind their barn. The narrative is likely an imagined scenario, placing a young boy in a precarious situation, which many children would not have the means to solve. Only through extreme determination and courage is Larry able to rescue his father.
Larry, Bush Pilot is a short story intended for primary school children. The few illustrations between chapters make it an appropriate step between picture books and teenage novels. Larry's life on the farm allows modern children to learn about the world before digital technology and the importance of a family working together. The story also tells the reader that if they believe in themselves and their abilities, they can achieve great things.
Jordan Mierek has stepped into the world of children's literature and proved that she is more than capable of writing for several age groups. Larry, Bush Pilot is the first in a series called Flying Acres, and we look forward to joining Larry on his next adventure.
Kristina (502 KP) rated Verum (The Nocte Trilogy, #2) in Books
Dec 7, 2020
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A Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Newsweek Best Book of the Year It is an August afternoon...