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Lively, witty, and filled with the astounding science of ordinary life, Caesar’s Last Breath illuminates the science stories swirling around us every second. Along the way, we’ll swim with radioactive pigs, witness the most important chemical reactions humans have discovered, and join the crowd at the Moulin Rouge for some of the crudest performance art of all time. Tracing the origins and ingredients of our atmosphere, Kean reveals how the alchemy of air reshaped our continents, steered human progress, powered revolutions, and continues to influence everything we do. Of the sextillions of molecules entering or leaving your lungs at this moment, some might well bear traces of Cleopatra’s perfumes, German mustard gas, particles exhaled by dinosaurs or emitted by atomic bombs, even remnants of stardust from the universe’s creation. On the ides of March, 44 BC, Julius Caesar died of stab wounds on the Senate floor, but the story of his last breath is still unfolding in fact, you’re probably inhaling some of it now. With every breath, you literally inhale the history of the world. In Caesar’s Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe, which, it turns out, is also the story of earth and our existence on it. The fascinating science and history of the air we breathe Caesar’s Last Breath by Sam Kean Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us The letter is successful: a Lord Hawkesbury pardons Thornhill and instead sends him to the penal colony of New South Wales for the remainder of his natural life. Sal insists that Thornhill pay someone to write a letter. Thornhill is jailed, and Sal thinks up a brilliant story to prove his innocence, but at his trial, he forgets his story and the judge sentences him to hang. He makes a plan to steal the wood with the help of his brother, Rob. Lucas will be transporting valuable Brazil wood. He loses his boat and all his money, so he begins stealing. Middleton falls on the ice, and both she and her husband die within a week of each other. Two years after that, the Thames freezes and Mrs. Thornhill marries Sal the day he gets his freedom from his apprenticeship, and they have their first son, Willie, a year later. For the first time, Thornhill is warm and well-fed, but he loathes working for the gentry because they don't treat him like a person. Middleton takes him on as an apprentice waterman. Thornhill's parents die when he is 13, and the following year Mr. In his childhood, Thornhill spends time with a girl named Sal and her family. The novel then jumps back in time to Thornhill's birth in 1777 to a very poor family. They yell at each other, and Thornhill goes back to bed scared. He wakes up and steps outside his hut, where an Aborigine man confronts him. The novel begins on a man named Thornhill's first night in New South Wales. Several sections will refer you to the wiki for further information. We believe in having a diverse set of views contributing to our community here.īelow this, you will find a comprehensive list with several categories related to Native interests, movements, and resources that may be of interest or help. Despite being called "Indian Country," we also welcome all Indigenous voices from around the world. We are an inclusive community for Indigenous Peoples. This sub exists to give voice to Indigenous perspectives and most likely everyone is already familiar with your perspective. If it your comment only injects your non-Indigenous perspective into a discussion between Indigenous people, it will be removed. If you are not Indigenous, we encourage you to listen and learn copiously but comment sparingly. Please note: You do not have to be Indigenous to participate here, but we do prioritize the Indigenous voice. Feel free to ask a question, have a discussion, and/or make a post, provided you follow the guidelines. Here, we can share our culture with others, both native and non-native. This is a community for Indigenous and Native peoples. Additionally, I thought the ending did not send a strong message for readers. However, I am not much of a video gamer so a lot of the references were lost on me. The book summary/review: The novel is engaging for young adults and adults alike, especially if you have a strong background about the 1980s. Our reader gave this 3 out of 5 beach chairs One beach chair would be the lowest review and then five beach chairs would be the highest. Here are some of the books that our adult summer readers enjoyed along with their reviews:įirst, the entries that were submitted online: I asked our readers to rate these titles in beach chairs. Prizes included gift certificates to More Than Words, Gourmet Pottery, and Cafe On The Common. I want to thank the Friends of the Waltham Public Library and Lizzie’s Ice Cream for their generous contributions to the effort. We had one hundred and twelve entries! Thank you to our participants who helped make this a success. We had twenty grand prize winners and we issued thirty free ice cream cone coupons for Lizzies. I am happy to announce that the drawing for the Adult Summer Reading winners happened on Wednesday, August 27th. This novel is a true epic showing in fascinating detail the minds and motives of the statesmen, the opportunists, the idealists. Allen Drury has penetrated the world's stormiest political battleground-the smoke-filled committee rooms of the United States Senate-to reveal the bitter conflicts set in motion when the President calls upon the Senate to confirm his controversial choice for Secretary of State. A sweeping tale of corruption and ambition cuts across the landscape of Washington, DC, with the breadth and realism that only an astute observer and insider can convey. The #1 New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Allen Drury's Advise and Consent is one of the high points of 20th Century literature, a seminal work of political fiction-as relevant today as when it was first published. The Aztec Series Written by Gary Jennings But, after his death, the other books in the Aztec series were penned by Robert Gleason & Junius Podrug. The first three books in this series were written by American author Gary Jennings (Septem– February 13, 1999). This series has been described as a generally accurate portrayal of the events surrounding a number of actual historical figures and offers a careful criticism of Spanish authorities and Christianity. What is the Aztec series about?įrom the peak and feather-banner splendor of the Aztec Capital of Tenochtitlan to the arrival of Hernán Cortás and his conquistadores, and their destruction of the Aztec empire, the Aztec series tells the fascinating history of Mexico. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.Īn exploration of the Aztec civilization. As best-laid plans come undone, there's no telling what a woman will do in the name of love-and revenge. If Kate plans on getting John back, Tish is one step ahead of her.īut what happens next is something neither Kate nor Tish saw coming. Maybe it's time for a romantic getaway, far from his vindictive ex. Namely, his first wife-and suspicions of his infidelity. But the truth is, there's a lot of baggage. Youth, influence, a life of luxury, and a new husband. She's cultivated a friendship with Ashlyn. A flourishing company founded with her husband, John a happy marriage and a daughter, Ashlyn. Parrish (by Liv Constantine) vibes, a book I loved. There is no limit to the lies, suspicion, and secrets that can poison the perfect marriage in this twisting novel of suspense by USA Todaybestselling author Kaira Rouda. HBL Note: The synopsis of THE NEXT WIFE by USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda gives me The Last Mrs. She, the charming wife, would fuel his success. Her charismatic husband, Martin, would be a political icon. A riveting novel of marriage, privilege, and lies by Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of The Next Wife. A flourishing company founded with her husband, John a happy marriage and a daughter, Ashlyn. Book Feature - The Next Wife by Kaira Rouda. The Widow Release Date: A husband with secrets. There is no limit to the lies, suspicion, and secrets that can poison the perfect marriage in this twisting novel of suspense by USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda. One of Laurence's men must take the beast in hand and join the aviators' cause, thus relinquishing all hope of a normal life. Dragons are much prized: properly trained, they can mount a fearsome attack from the skies. After a skirmish with a French ship, Laurence finds himself in charge of a rare cargo: a dragon egg bound for the Emperor himself. It seems Britain can only wait as Napoleon plans to overrun her shores. Rising on merit to captain his own vessel, Laurence has earned himself a beautiful fiancée, society's esteem and. Captain Will Laurence has been at sea since he was just twelve years old finding a warmer berth in Nelson's navy than any he enjoyed as the youngest, least important son of Lord Allendale. Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars. Naomi Novik's stunning series of novels follow the global adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon Temeraire as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars. Description for Temeraire (Temeraire, Book 1) Paperback. I was drawn in right away by the creative writing aspect and loved how much writing was key to the plot. This makes it way easier for me to empathize with them and get sucked into the story. I'm a sucker for books about writers, because, obviously, I can relate to them! Every writerly character is different, but on some level, I can always see myself in them. Let's talk about some of the things I did like: I can't say I hated anything, but I didn't have strong feelings about much of anything, one way or the other. And my first request was approved! It was great.Īnyways, I really did love the first half of the book, but after finishing it and the more I've let it sit with me, my conclusion is. A website that gives you books for free so long as you review them? Yeah, I was sold. One of the first things I did when I turned 18 was sign up for NetGalley. This in no way affected my opinion of the book. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. |