Realpolitik by John Bew5/13/2023 Bew's book uncovers the context that gave birth to Realpolitik-that of the fervor of radical change in 1848 in Europe. Historian John Bew explores the genesis of Realpolitik, tracing its longstanding and enduring relevance in political and foreign policy debates. Remolded across generations and presupposed to its political and ideological moment, Realpolitik remains a touchstone for discussion about statecraft and diplomacy. To others, it encapsulates an attitude of cynicism and cold calculation, a transparently self-justifying policy exercised by dominant nations over weaker. To some, it represents the best approach to meaningful change and political stability in a world buffeted by uncertainty and rapid transformation. Since its coinage in mid-19th century Germany, Realpolitik has proven both elusive and protean.
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New American Table by Marcus Samuelsson5/13/2023 (Look no further than downstairs to find another Samuelsson establishment, Ginny’s Supper Club). Take a look at the menu at the acclaimed New York restaurant he owns, Red Rooster Harlem, and there’s mac and greens, blackened catfish, Harlem chowder, and a dish no one could resist called shrimp, hog, and grits. When you scan the menu of the newest restaurant he presides over, Marcus’ Bermuda at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club (a Fairmont managed hotel in, yes, Bermuda), you’ll see fried chicken and waffles, jerk pork belly, and grilled conch tostadas. Star chef Marcus Samuelsson is a perfect example of that. Okay, soul might be pushing it, but you’ll certainly find dishes that point to his or her roots, childhood, cooking background, and recent influences and surroundings. Show me a restaurant menu, and I’ll show you a window into a chef’s soul. He gives a totally new complexion to the concept of ‘hard luck’, ‘missing out’, or ‘arriving too late’. Those of us who are non-fiction writers can all take heart from this. He is at his best as a writer when things go wrong. I don’t think I will ever again be on my travels, up against an infuriating person, circumstance or chain of events, without wondering what Bill Bryson would make of this. He reserves his funniest writing for those occasions when he encounters total frustration and annoyance. What I enjoy most is the feeling he gives the reader of moving in close to a subject, examining its quirkiest or most singular aspect, then panning out again to take a more distant or panoramic view. These are interspersed with occasional excursions into the history, geography, politics or scientific facts and curiosities about particular places. Having visited several of the Australian locations in this book – Sydney, Canberra, Alice Springs, Uluru, Darwin, and the Great Barrier Reef, among several others – I loved reading about Bill Bryson’s experiences there in his brilliant piece of travel writing, Down Under.īill Bryson is the most engaging non-fiction writer: I was captivated by his mix of whimsical observations, self-deprecating anecdotes, hilarious remarks about the foibles of his travelling companion, and reports on overheard conversations. Today I’m pleased to share with you my review of one of my Christmas present books. Reckoners calamity5/12/2023 ClubĪnother brisk YA fantasy from Sanderson - inventive, action-stuffed and surprising until the end SFX I'll be honest here Calamity blew me away, it was fast and frantic, witty and beautiful with some real nail-biting moments, this is book three anything could happen. Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store." - The A.V. Period." -Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind And David is just about crazy enough to face down the most powerful High Epic of all to get his friend back. Redemption is possible for Epics-Megan proved it. He's disappeared into those murky shadows of menace Epics are infamous for the world over, and everyone knows there's no turning back.īut everyone is wrong. Once the Reckoners' leader, Prof has now embraced his Epic destiny. But facing Obliteration in Babilar was too much. And now Regalia has turned Prof, his closest ally, into a dangerous enemy.ĭavid knew Prof's secret, and kept it even when Prof struggled to control the effects of his Epic powers. David's fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. Read the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Reckoners series by worldwide bestselling author Brandon Sanderson Unleashed by J.L. Drake5/12/2023 Drake 4.67 572 Ratings 72 Reviews 3 editions Bestselling author J.L. Drake No Naked Ads -> Here Unleashed devils reach b., p. 3,764 Ratings 397 Reviews 11 editions Trigger Tess was under the Devil’s watch while I suf Want to Read Rate it: Book 1-3 Devil's Reach Trilogy: Books 1-3 by J.L. And of course, putting his imagination to work, where reality and fantasy collide. Drake) p.5 Global Archive Voiced Books Online Free Author J. During down time, he loves to be surrounded by family, friends, great food, or engrossed in a good book. Lol! Anthony resides in the south where the weather is warm but most times sweltering hot. He has two awesome boys, and an amazing woman that keeps him on the edge. He drinks way too much coffee and probably curses in one day what others curse in their lifetime. Anthony works in the construction business where he runs his own crew. Lol), scruffy face, work boots on, driving his truck and definitely not a guy you’d picture writing romance. He is the epitome of a country boy with jeans, t-shirt, hat (No, not a cowboy hat. He first began publishing under the name, Kane Caldwell, but has since changed the name he will continue publishing under. Anthony started writing years ago as a hobby, but it quickly turned into a passion. Their road trip (destination: Wallachia, a German euphemism for “the middle of nowhere” also a region of Romania) is peopled by unexpected, often bizarre, largely benign characters who deepen Mike’s appreciation for humanity and life. Tschick, meanwhile, is a badly dressed Russian immigrant who often shows up to school reeking of alcohol and who is also given to profound leaps of psychological insight. Mike’s rich interior life-he meditates on beauty and the meaning of life and spins self-mocking fantasies of himself as a great essayist-hasn’t translated well to the flirtatious physical swagger required by eighth grade. Just as he’s watering the lawn, imagining himself lord of a very small manor in suburban Berlin, class reject Tschick shows up in a “borrowed” old Soviet-era car, and the boys hatch a plan to hit the road. Mike Klingenberg has just finished another boring, socially awkward year in middle school and is staring down a solitary two-week stint at home, thanks to his mother’s latest round of rehab and his father’s “business trip” with a suspiciously attractive personal assistant. Indian horse the book5/12/2023 Yet even without the physical abuse that surrounded these policies, Indian Horse also emphasizes the tragedy of the loss itself. Jerome’s illustrate how literal that “killing” could be policies that prohibited Indigenous language, religion, and dress could be enforced only through brutality. This is accurate to Canadian history-residential schools were built with the explicit purpose of “killing the Indian” in Indigenous people. While assimilation can happen gradually due to primarily economic and social factors, Wagamese emphasizes that the assimilation of Canadian Indigenous people into White settler culture was forced and violent. Assimilation, or the loss of group identity in favor of the dominant culture, is central to Saul’s story. She Walks in Beauty by Siri Mitchell5/12/2023 Meanwhile, activists argue that it creates a uneven playing field, and that "fast lanes" and preferential treatment benefit incumbents and harm competition.īack in October 2015, the European Parliament passed the Telecoms Single Market Regulation, which addressed - among other subjects - net neutrality. Carriers and ISPs are generally averse to the idea of net neutrality, wanting to retain more control over their networks, and because of the additional possibilities for monetisation that it provides. It's one of the most bitterly fought battles in tech policy. In a world without net neutrality, a big company like Netflix could pay the carrier to treat their data preferentially over others, ensuring smooth streaming for their customers. Simply put, net neutrality is the principle that all data on the internet should be treated equally by carriers and ISPs companies cannot pay more to have their data reach users faster, and carriers cannot charge for "fast lanes," if net neutrality is enforced. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. Maybe not colleen hoover series5/12/2023 Her novels It Ends With Us and Verity are currently two of the top five books on the New York Times combined print and e-book fiction bestsellers. When Warren has the opportunity to live with a female roommate, he instantly agrees. 7 Comments She’s nothing I’ve ever wanted And absolutely everything I need.Described as a “contemporary Melrose Place,” the series follows Sydney, Ridge, and their friends as they “learn to navigate life and love, against the vibrant backdrop of Austin’s music scene.”Īfter releasing her first novel over a decade ago, Hoover has since sold millions of books published in over 40 languages and has had multiple books ranked on the New York Times top 10 last year. 986 authors 1003 series Book Review Maybe Not by Colleen Hoover Novemby Aestas While attempting to navigate the low point, Sydney meets her mysterious neighbor and guitar player Ridge and his roommates. Maybe Someday, the first of Hoover’s Maybe Someday series centers on 20-something Sydney whose life takes a turn after learning her boyfriend cheated on her with her best friend and roommate. The adaptation would mark another collaboration between Hoover and Levine, with Levine having previously produced the digital series based on Hoover’s novel Confess. Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown5/11/2023 Watch: Virginie Despentes on Killing RapistsīROADLY: I'm sure you're sick of talking about it, but I do have to ask about Rubyfruit Jungle because it means so much to so many people (and means so much to me). To follow up this interview conducted in 2015, when Rubyfruit Jungle was being rereleased with a new cover, Broadly spoke to Brown about overcoming oppression, learning to love genre writing as a "literary snob," and the immediate, overwhelming success of her debut novel. She has written dozens of books, both stand-alone "serious" novels, of which Rubyfruit Jungle was the first, and many mysteries, featuring a female sleuth named Harry and a cat named Mrs. From being raised by Republicans to living as a homeless NYU student to owning a ranch in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she currently resides, Brown has led a fascinating life as both an activist (she got kicked out of school for participating in a civil rights protest, and was notorious in the 70s for her willingness to speak out about being gay) and a staunch feminist (apparent in all of her books and interviews). |