but I think this book will remain relevant for a long time. What starts out as an amusing anecdote about being repeatedly mistaken for anti-vax right-wing conspiracy theorist Naomi Wolf becomes a deep dive in the world of post-truth politics and the ways in which doubles are reflected in ...
The mental habit of thinking backward forces objectivity. One of the ways you think a thing through backward is you take your initial assumption and say, Let’s try and disprove it.For example, if you were hired by the World Bank to helpIndia, it would be very helpful to determine the ...
I’m not sure exactly what I expected, but it managed to exceed in many ways. The room was lovely, with a nice sea view. Dinner was delightful, and right up there quality wise with some of the top restaurants we’ve visited. The Sussex cheese selection was one highlight, but the sta...
The mystery itself is a little predictable in someways and I figured out the identity of the main villain fairly early on. However, the twisty path getting to the answers kept me turning the pages and I easily finished this in two sittings. The ending tied everything up neatly, but becau...
They argued with each other a little ___ some reason and went on different ways. ___, Little John was caught by the sheriff (郡长) of Nottingham and tied to a tree. At the same time Robin Hood ___ with Guy of Gisborne. Guy had told everyone ___ he would capture Robin Hood soo...
Amman is thought to be seeking ways to remain in good standing with Trump despite, like Egypt, declining to fall in with his proposal to relocate Gazans there. To give you an idea of how awful this woman is, read this: [The suicide bomber] was escorted to the restaurant by Ahlam ...
I COMPLETELY understand the protagonist thing. I’m a bookworm, and most of the time the problem is “too skinny,” not too fat, with leading girls in books. But I’m going to be really cliche here and say for the inspirational characters thing, pretty much all of the Harry Potter gir...
This band's greatest asset has always been its depth of range (expect the unexpected) -- so it came as a great relief that 25 years down the road, Yo La Tengo still found ways to make us forget we were listening to Yo La Tengo. While Popular Songs is packed with everything we've...
November 27, 2012 bymandythebookworm Over the last few weeks I have received quite the handful of new arrivals and thought I had better post about them before the list gets even longer. My most recent additions are below and I shall take this opportunity to say thank you to all for sendi...
We wanted to give you a chance to introduce yourself and say hello! You know so much about us - and we'd love to know some things about you! Here are some things we've been wondering... - If you could have anyyyyythinggg you wanted in the world right now, what would if be?(...