![]() ![]() I would certainly review much of this material before, in the jobs by the individual writers, yet seeing this synthesis provided me new understanding as well as understanding. Ward Farnsworth – The Practicing Stoic Audiobook Free. I discovered the response to inquiries that I didn’t know I had. The body of work is presented in an organized, thoughtful framework that is hardly ever seen in this type of publication. This book sets out the background and also viewpoint of the Stoics in an absolutely clear as well as easily accessible way, without dumbing down the intricacy. ![]() ![]() I enjoy reviewing great works like those of Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Cicero, and also others, as well as have always been interested in the thinking about the Stoics. ![]()
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And here’s the thing, nobody needs yet another quick summary of a popular book. Well, I finished the book and wanted to share my thoughts about it. Earlier this year, I included the book Half-Blown Rose by Leesa Cross-Smith on the list of diverse books I was looking forward to reading in the summer of 2022. ![]() ![]() ![]() But the narrative from 1998 onwards is tightly focused on upper Enron management, and it takes on an increasingly simplistic, moralizing tone as the story nears its end. Her description of the pressures and temptations in the Houston energy community in the 1980's and most of the 1990's certainly hit the nail on the head from my perspective. Here's my gripe: McLean starts by giving a reasonable, thoughtful, and completely convincing account of the factors that gradually pushed Enron onto a slippery slope. Even better, Boutsikaris' narration is possibly the best of any Audible I've listened to in quite a while - possibly ever. This is more than worth the price of the book. She also does an exemplary job explaining Enron's rise and its culture. McLean does a wonderful job setting out the history. I always wondered what had actually happened. While the Enron story was passing from business legend to business nightmare at 1400 Smith Street in Houston, I worked in an office at 1200 Smith. An excellent book, but with a missing chapter ![]() ![]() ![]() Jo was a different person altogether – wounded, insecure and vulnerable after everything she’s been through, but more composed and reliable as well. Well done.ĭaugherty showed her ability to successfully transform her characters through more than just Sylvain. ![]() I obviously have a favorite now, but she’s already pushed me into changing my mind once, she could just as easily do it again. So mark this day on your calendars because I’m about to write something I doubt I’ve ever written before: this love triangle works! Every time Allie changed her mind, I changed mine too, and every time she was confused, I was right there alongside her. ![]() Other authors have tried, I assure you, it just never worked before. Daugherty expertly manipulated me into liking Carter a lot less, and liking Sylvain infinitely more, and yet I never felt manipulated at all. I have never in my entire life switched teams mid series, not once, but I suppose there’s a first time for everything. Quite the contrary, in fact.īefore all else, I feel the need to say more about this formerly obnoxious love triangle. The characters were more memorable, the plot was absolutely thrilling, and even the love triangle wasn’t as obnoxious as last time. Daugherty failed to do with Night School, she did with Legacy, and then some. But I’ve been known to change my mind before, and I’ve changed my mind this time. While I thought there was nothing wrong with it technically, it just didn’t leave much of an impression. ![]() It’s no secret that I didn’t much care for Night School. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And the River Shannon gives comfort to the young man who is inspired by the words of his “Find your soul and you’ll live.” As Robert faces the dangers of a strife-torn Ireland roiling in civil war, the nation’s myths and people, its beliefs and traditions, unfurl healingly before him. He has been sent to Ireland to secure his silence-permanently. But there is more to the On his return from the war, Robert had witnessed startling corruption in the Archdiocese of Boston. He still suffers from shell shock, and his mentor hopes that a journey Robert had always wanted to make-to find his family roots along the banks of the River Shannon-will restore his equilibrium and his vocation. In the summer of 1922, Robert Shannon, a Marine chaplain and a young American hero of the Great War, lands in Ireland. “My wooing began in passion, was defined by violence and circumscribed by land all these elements molded my soul.” So writes Charles O’Brien, the unforgettable hero of bestselling author Frank Delaney’s extraordinary new novel–a sweeping epic of obsession, profound devotion, and compelling history involving a turbulent era that would shape modern Ireland. This convenient eBook package contains three novels of Ireland from New York Times bestselling author Frank ![]() ![]() Cassie’s is one of them, along with a number of other outdoor enthusiasts who have vanished in recent years. But not all disappearances can be explained. But when she fails to show up on her first day and her dog is discovered injured at her wrecked campsite, her father knows that this is much more than a camping trip gone awry.Īs it turns out, Cassie’s not the first person to disappear without a trace in Alaska’s northern interior. Remember the author’s name-Connor Sullivan.” -James PattersonĪ former Army veteran seeking solitude in the Alaskan wilderness after her husband’s death finds herself a pawn in a deadly game with Russia in this white-knuckled and “heart-stopping thrill ride” (Chris Hauty, author of Deep State).Īfter her young husband’s untimely death, Army veteran Cassie Gale decides to take a few days of solitude in the Alaskan wilderness before she starts her new job. “ Sleeping Bear is…one of those rare novels that keeps getting better and better and better. ![]() ![]() ![]() It will not be further updated.** Why I Picked it Up / My Expectations: ![]() It has now been updated to reflect my conclusion to DNF this series. ![]() **This post was originally posted as a Fresh Friday review of the first book of the series. Source & Format: NetGalley–eARC | Thanks REUTS Publications! Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Action, Dystopian How much will she sacrifice in order to win? To ensure peace, she must leave the past behind, marry a man she’s never met, and submit to the authority of a relentless officer with a hidden agenda of his own. Greed, corruption, and genetic tampering threaten every aspect of her existence as she’s thrust, unwilling, into the sophisticated culture of the elite Core city. With remarkable skills and a shocking genetic code the Core and its enemies will do anything to obtain, Willow suddenly finds the freedom she craves slipping through her fingers. But when a genetically-advanced military officer shows up in her village and questions her identity, long-buried secrets begin to emerge. Sixteen-year-old Willow Kent believed she was normal. Those with extraordinary skills rise to power and fame. In Earth’s battle-ridden future, humans have evolved. Series Review: Is this series worth your time? Does it get better as the novels progress? Or does it get worse? Find out below: ![]() ![]() ![]() I am a change agent– In these days of more accountability and more on the plates of teachers and leaders, it’s easy to feel as though we are victims to our present educational situations.After all, in Hattie’s words we have to “ Know Thy Impact.” As educators we all have to evaluate whether our practices are bringing out the best learning in our students. I am an evaluator-Evaluation isn’t just about the formal evaluation that comes down from the state education department and district offices.First and foremost, Hattie believes that in order to maximize learning we need to make sure that we embody the following 9 mindframes: Last week, as some of us presented with Hattie on his jam-packed presentation tour across the U.S., he announced a 10 th mindframe, which is easy to discuss but less easy to put into practice. Those Mindframes are equally as important for teachers and school leaders as well. John Hattie, someone I have worked with for the last year and a half as a Visible Learning trainer, has written extensively about the nine Mindframes our students need for learning ( click here for his guest blog when there were 7). They envelope our personal lives as well as into our professional conversations. We all teach, lead, and learn under different Mindframes. This post was originally published on Finding Common Ground. ![]() ![]() The crown - and the intriguing Miles - might be trying to make Daisy into a lady.but Daisy may just rewrite the royal rulebook to suit herself. ![]() While the dashing young Miles has been appointed to teach Daisy the ropes of being regal, the prince's roguish younger brother kicks up scandal wherever he goes, and tries his best to take Daisy along for the ride. Daisy has no desire to live in the spotlight, but relentless tabloid attention forces her to join Ellie at the relative seclusion of the castle across the pond. ![]() She's an offbeat 16-year-old Floridian with mermaid-red hair a part-time job at a bootleg Walmart, and a perfect older sister who's nearly engaged to the Crown Prince of Scotland. ![]() New York Times best-selling author Rachel Hawkins serves up a deliciously royal romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Huntley Fitzpatrick. ![]() |