![]() ![]() First by explorers, and then by anthropologists and researchers, and then by media. ![]() In this lecture, Moana, in his calm, factual, and grippingly clear manner, lays out the means by which we as Māori have come to be cast as violent brutes. I found myself going back to it this week, for healing. Next year will be 10 years since Moana Jackson’s pivotal ‘ Once Were Gardeners’ lecture. Where did that image come from? Where did the novelist Alan Duff get the idea of naming his novel Once Were Warriors, when a clear and actually objective analysis of our society would have shown that the book could more properly have been called Once Were Gardeners, Once Were Poets, Once Were Singers, and if you’re from Kahungunu, Once and Always Were Lovers.” It was described most graphically by one of the first English writers about our country who had never actually visited here but in 1830 wrote that “the land is inhabited by a savage, bloody warrior race with vengeance and war as the precious lifeblood of an ancestor, bequeathed from savage father to savage son.” The warrior race suggests that there are certain races of people who were born to fight, to be violent and to kill. “The notion of a warrior gene as a scientific fact is actually based on the history of a scientific and cultural lie and that is the notion of a warrior race. With actor Jason Momoa putting his problematic interpretation of haka on the world stage during the press tour for Aquaman, Tina Ngata revisits some of the myths and misunderstandings about Māori as a ‘warrior race’. ![]()
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![]() Diana's relationships with Hitler and Mosley defined her life in the public eye and marked her as a woman who possessed a singular lack of empathy for those less blessed at birth.Īnne de Courcy's revealing biography chronicles one of the most intriguing, controversial women of the twentieth century. During the war, the Mosleys' association with Hitler led them to be arrested and interned for three and a half years. They became close friends and he attended her wedding as the guest of honor. ![]() In 1933, Diana met the new German leader, Adolf Hitler. This horrified her family and scandalized society. Diana Mosley was a society beauty who fell from grace when she left her husband, brewery heir Bryan Guinness, for Sir Oswald Mosley, an admirer of Mussolini and a notorious womanizer. ![]() ![]() ![]() Part of her plan to lure in customers has been hosting events and party for returning bestselling thriller author Nathan Pike. A former attorney, Jill is now in the process of attaining a Masters’ Degree in Business in order to help her book and coffee shop succeed in the tourist-dependent town. If not for an unexpected inheritance, former attorney Jill Gardner would never have had the opportunity to become the owner of Coffee, Books, and More in South Cove, California. ![]() ![]() Hospitality and Homicide: The Tourist Trap Mystery by Lynn Cahoon Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win signed, print copies of the entire series so far, not including Hospitality & Homicide (that is 7 books) and a link to purchase Hospitality and Homicide from Amazon, and an indie bookstore where a portion of the sale goes to help support KRL. ![]() ![]() I just never could break through it, and just rewrote the sa …more Hi Cristina! I struggle hugely with perfectionism, and it made me stop writing for YEARS. Laini Taylor Hi Cristina! I struggle hugely with perfectionism, and it made me stop writing for YEARS. As well as various short stories and novellas. I also wrote LIPS TOUCH: THREE TIMES, which was a National Book Award finalist, and the DREAMDARK books. It's about a blue-haired art student raised by monsters, a broken angel, and a war that has raged for 1000 years in another world. Check it out :-) Before that I wrote the DAUGHTER OF SMOKE & BONE trilogy, which has been translated into 32 languages. My latest is STRANGE THE DREAMER, about a young librarian, a mythic lost city, and the half-human children of murdered gods. Thanks for reading!! Hi! I write fantasy books. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad. ![]() Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. An original board book featuring the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly Everyone's favorite underwater duo think of all the amazing things they can do with Narwhal's beloved blankie in this silly story perfect for the youngest readers and fans.'Hilarious and charming. Through Narwhal and Jellys adventure, we are reminded. Narwhal can fold it into a hat, wear it as a cape (or a dress!) and even use it for a picnic with a best bud, like Jelly! This charming board book celebrates the power of imagination and reusability, and is perfect for both fans of the Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series and readers new to the world wide waters. Like the previous stories, this board book is full of puns and equal amounts of joy and and hilarity. The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." - NYT -bestselling creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, Dav Pilkey Dive into a brand new Narwhal and Jelly story for the youngest readers! A big, yellow blankie is one of Narwhal's favorite things not only because it keeps Narwhal warm and cozy, but also because it's not just a blankie. ![]() An original board book featuring the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly! Everyone's favorite underwater duo think of all the amazing things they can do with Narwhal's beloved blankie in this silly story perfect for the youngest readers and fans. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The clever use of verbs in groups of threes is both fun and functional, offering opportunities for wonderful vocabulary enrichment. The girl's frustration and anger are vividly depicted in the detailed art, and the story offers good options for dealing honestly with these feelings, while at the same time reassuring children that it's okay to make mistakes. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.įor the early grades' exploration of character education, this funny book offers a perfect example of the rewards of perseverance and creativity. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. ![]() Easy-peasy!” But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. ![]() “She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. Award-winning author and illustrator Ashley Spires has created a charming picture book about an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. ![]() ![]() ![]() From how to live after you've realized your dream, to the necessity of "a spirit forged with mettle," Nadia's thoughts on athleticism and sacrifice are eye-opening and surprisingly challenging. This collection of Nadia's memories, anecdotes, and advice grants unique insights into the mind of a top competitor. With inspiring and dramatic stories from her own experience, she tells us how the young girl that Bela Karolyi discovered in a Romanian elementary school found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. In Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia shows what it takes to achieve athletic perfection and become the best. Comaneci tells how she found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young. Even today, almost thirty years after her greatest triumphs, you need only mention the name "Nadia" and gymnastics fans know instantly whom you are talking about. Letters To A Young GymnastIn Letters to a Young Gymnast, Nadia. ![]() With grit and determination, Nadia Comaneci ushered in a new era for women's sports, one where young girls could vault into the arena of superstardom. Olga Korbut came before her, and many other medalists would follow, but none has ever been as dominant in winning the hearts of millions around the world. This is likewise one of the factors by obtaining the soft documents of this Letters To A Young. If there were such a thing as an "elder" stateswoman in women's gymnastics today, Nadia Comaneci would win that title as readily as she once won gold medals. ![]() ![]() ![]() It seems to me that Rowell has grown as a writer since then - the Simon Snow trilogy features a diverse cast and is written with sensitivity - I think. Here is an article by Laurelei Bautistta that discusses the racism in Eleanor & Park. ![]() ![]() I am saddened that Rainbow Rowell has not properly responded to these critiques. A note to acknowledge that there is significant criticism of Rainbow Rowell’s first novel, Eleanor & Park, which features a Korean character and which many readers have found to be racist.(And a side- side note for those unfamiliar with the Witch, Please podcast: if the mention of HP makes you nervous/angry, fear not! Witch, Please is a strongly anti-TERF platform.) For me, the Simon Snow trilogy far surpasses its origins as such and stands firmly on its own two feet-but the episode is still fun and informative. You can read about it in this NPR article by an author I love, Amal El-Mohtar, and also listen to this excellent and hilarious episode of Witch, Please where they deconstruct Carry On as a Harry Potter intertext. I have TOO MUCH to say about the trilogy itself to write about the fanfiction meta-extravaganza that is the Simon Snow book series. There is context to the origin of these books, which have their beginnings in the novel Fangirl.Simon and Baz, straight outta Cath’s imagination. ![]() ![]() ![]() The specific socio-politico-economic setup of the community is not mentioned the narrator merely claims not to be sure of every particular. Omelas has no kings, soldiers, priests, or slaves. The vibrant festival atmosphere, however, seems to be an everyday characteristic of the blissful community, whose citizens, though limited in their technology and resources, are still intelligent, sophisticated, and cultured. ![]() In Omelas, the summer solstice is celebrated with a glorious festival and a race featuring young people on horseback. The only chronological element of the work is that it begins by describing the first day of summer in Omelas, a shimmering city of unbelievable happiness and delight. "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" was nominated for the Locus Award for Best Short Fiction in 1974 and won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1974. ![]() ![]() With deliberately both vague and vivid descriptions, the narrator depicts a summer festival in the utopian city of Omelas, whose prosperity depends on the perpetual misery of a single child. " The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" / ˈ oʊ m ə ˌ l ɑː s/ is a 1973 work of short philosophical fiction by American writer Ursula K. ![]() ![]() Tracking delivery Saver Delivery: Australia postĪustralia Post deliveries can be tracked on route with eParcel. ![]() NB All our estimates are based on business days and assume that shipping and delivery don't occur on holidays and weekends. ![]() Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.ġ-2 days after each item has arrived in the warehouseġ The expected delivery period after the order has been dispatched via your chosen delivery method.ģ Please note this service does not override the status timeframe "Dispatches in", and that the "Usually Dispatches In" timeframe still applies to all orders. 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