The cat edgar allan poe5/13/2023 ![]() In the ‘Black Cat’ Poe sets the beginning of the story as bright and sunny to portray a much happier, normal life and during the darkening times, the weather changes to dark, dangerous ad sombre. In ‘the black cat’ Poe uses repetition in anaphora sentences ‘I experienced a sentiment half of horror, half of remorse’ this gives a different thrilling and effective use of the narrators need to reiterate his emotions in an order, I think this can be linked to my previous mention of his possible OCD.Īnother technique Poe uses to make his stories dramatic and effective is the setting and pathetic fallacy. In an early paragraph the narrator describes himself to possess ‘sagacity’ and throughout the story he praises his actions and reassures himself and the reader, ‘how calmly I can tell you the whole story’ but towards the end he begins to lose control over his ‘calmness’ and starts shouting (showing signs of madness). ![]()
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![]() ![]() Here, Sarah Miller reconstructs their unprecedented upbringing with fresh depth and subtlety, bringing to new light their resilience and the indelible bond of their unique sisterhood. The Dionne Quintuplets became a more popular attraction than Niagara Falls, ogled through one-way screens by sightseers as they splashed in their wading pool at the center of a tourist hotspot known as Quintland. In an effort to protect them from hucksters and showmen, the Ontario government took custody of the five identical babies, sequestering them in a private, custom-built hospital across the road from their family-and then, in a stunning act of hypocrisy, proceeded to exploit them for the next nine years. ![]() Overnight, Yvonne, Annette, Cécile, Émilie, and Marie Dionne mesmerized the globe, defying medical history with every breath they took. When the Dionne Quintuplets were born on May 28, 1934, weighing a grand total of just over 13 pounds, no one expected them to live so much as an hour. In this riveting, beyond-belief true story from the author of The Borden Murders, meet the five children who captivated the entire world. ![]() Polarity in Motion by Brenda Vicars5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Does that surprise you?īV: Yes–that number is way larger than I expected, which may be partially attributed to the loose interpretations of what “sexting” actually means. But I just read that more than half of all college students report that they sexted before the age of 18. First of all, I guess I thought sexting was a passing fad, and assumed most teenagers would not be involved in this kind of thing. ![]() She gave me the following interesting interview.ĮB: Brenda! Thanks for agreeing to answer some questions. Brenda is an experienced educator, a former teacher and school administrator. I immediately thought about Brenda Vicars, an Austin area author who wrote Polarity in Motion, a YA mystery that revolves around the issue of sexting. School officials, parents and police are at a loss to understand and respond–as I can well imagine! “A dazzling, richly textured YA debut.” KIRKUS REVIEWĪ small town in Colorado was recently shocked by a “sexting” scandal involving 100 high school and middle school students sharing nude photographs of themselves and other students. ![]() Madapple by Christina Meldrum5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() MELDRUM: You know, I knew very little about botany, actually. ![]() HANSEN: How much did you know about botany when you began to write this book? CHRISTINA MELDRUM (Author, "Madapple"): Thank you for having me. It figures heavily in the relationship between a daughter and her mother who at the beginning of the book live only on what they can forage.Ĭhristina Meldrum joins us from the studios of WGBU in Grand Rapids, Michigan. "Madapple" is another term for jimsonweed, a poisonous plant with psychotropic characteristics. ![]() Christina Meldrum used both the art and science of foraging as threads in her debut novel, "Madapple." The great outdoors is also full of both medicinal herbs and poisons. Meadows, woods and riverbeds can provide a harvest of nuts, fruits, berries and greens if you know what to look for. Foraging has always been an option for humans in need of food. ![]() Dark Horse by Todd Rose5/13/2023 ![]() This mold-breaking approach doesn't depend on you SAT scores, who you know, or how much money you have. Yet what is so remarkable is that hidden inside their seemingly one-of-a-kind journeys are practical principles for achieving success that work for anyone, no matter who you are or what you hope to achieve. Dark horses blaze their own trail to a life of happiness and prosperity. ![]() In the Dark Horse Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, bestselling author and acclaimed thought leader Todd Rose and neuroscientist Ogi Ogas studied women and men who achieved impressive success even though nobody saw them coming. As much as we might dislike the standard formula, it seems like there's no other practical path to financial security and a fulfilling life. ![]() This "standard formula" works for some people but leaves most of us feeling disengaged and frustrated. For generations, we've been stuck with a cookie-cutter mold for success that requires us to be the same as everyone else, only better. ![]() ![]() I’m incredibly honored that Leyla will be the first British Muslim teen to lead in a science-fiction story and the first British Pathan main character in a science-fiction or fantasy novel. Leyla is a British Muslim of South Asian descent, and more specifically, she’s Pathan, originating from Afghanistan-an identity we both share. Tell us a little more about your main character Leyla’s background! The story opens in London on Christmas Day, in the year 2099-a time when the whole world is submerged a thousand feet beneath the ocean’s surface. ![]() I’m thrilled to be visiting MuggleNet and sharing my cover with you all! The Light at the Bottom of the World is about 16-year-old Leyla McQueen and her quest to find her missing father. Hi, everyone, and thank you so much for having me. ![]() ![]() Today on MuggleNet, we are delighted to be joined by British debut novelist London Shah to reveal the stunning cover of her young adult sci-fi The Light at the Bottom of the World, coming Fall 2019 from Disney-Hyperion.įind London on Twitter at on Instagram at and at So, before we chat about the cover, can you tell us what The Light at the Bottom of the World is about? ![]() Hercule poirot evil under the sun5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() When asked how he felt about portraying Hercule Poirot, Ustinov said, "I find Poirot a very engaging character, although he's quite awful, really. The movie was actually shot in various locations in Majorca, Spain, with interior shooting done at the Lee International Studios in Wembley, London. ![]() The three previous films had been more-or-less faithful adaptations, but the setting for Evil Under the Sun was moved from the Devon coast of England (reportedly because the hotel that inspired the film was being renovated) to the Mediterranean. This was the fourth Agatha Christie film adaptation by EMI, who had also produced The Mirror Crack'd (1980). ![]() Co-starring with Ustinov were Diana Rigg, Jane Birkin, who was also in another Christie adaptation, Death on the Nile (1978), Nicholas Clay, Maggie Smith, Roddy McDowall, Sylvia Miles, James Mason and Colin Blakely, who had appeared in Murder on the Orient Express (1974). Share Evil Under the Sun (1982), based on Agatha Christie's 1941 novel of the same name, with a screenplay by Anthony Shaffer and Barry Sandler, marked the second time that Peter Ustinov played the role of Christie's Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot. ![]() Beyond the Veil by Janet E. Morris5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Here is the third novel in Janet Morris' Sacred Band series. The intrepid Band (whose central core is Tempus' beloved Stepsons) must figure out who among the Tysian locals, Rankan soldiers, and Mygdonian defectors they can trust before it's too late. Together with Tempus' long-lost daughter, and his elemental lover, Jihan, they must venture beyond accursed Wizardwall to battle the Mygdonian Alliance and Roxane's Nisibisi witchcraft. What Randal learns brings Niko back from the Misty Isles of Bandara and forces Tempus and his Stepsons into an alliance unholy even by Tysian standards, with Cime the mage killer Askelon, lord of dreams and the Rankan Third Commando, a fighting unit so cruel it gives even the Stepsons pause. When a Rankan messenger is killed in Tyse, Randal, the Stepsons' pet wizard, must read the dead man's mind. And not even Tempus can tell the good guys from the bad in Tyse, where everyone plays both ends against the middle – or if the price of victory against Mygdonia will be his Stepsons’ souls in their battle BEYOND THE VEIL, third novel in the Sacred Band book series. only the immortal Tempus can guarantee an army’s success. In a world where a witch can turn a warrior into a flea, where gemstone frogs can rain from the sky, where no one is ever what he seems, where loyalties are ensured by curses, wizardry, and the favor of warring gods. ![]() A bride in the bargain by deeanne gist5/13/2023 ![]() Gist's credits including People Magazine, Parents, and Parenting. The narrative is a treat, the tempo impeccable. The characterization is rich and authentic. ![]() “ The historical details are absorbing, never intrusive and always eye-opening. Her most recent series takes readers into the heart of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, where USA Today says … Published by Simon & Schuster, Gist's awards include a RITA for Best Long Historical of the Year, National Readers’ Choice Award, Best Historical of the Year (RT Reviewers), Librarians’ Choice, Book Buyers’ Best, Golden Quill, Books*A*Million Pick of the Month, Seal of Excellent and Award of Excellence. Not familiar with her work? Take a quiz to figure out which Deeanne Gist novel you'd like best. Her latest release, Tiffany Girl, was touted as a “Must Year of the Year!” by USA Today, was one of the Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2015 by Huffington Post, and one of WikiEzvid's 10 Must-Read Novels That Take Place in the Past. With over a million copies of her books sold, international bestselling, award-winning author Deeanne Gist has rocketed up bestseller lists and captured readers everywhere with her original, captivating historicals. ![]() Possum magic book5/13/2023 ![]() ![]() Use Canva or Microsoft Word to drop your file in, then lay text boxes over to add your own party information. Wanting to make a printable menu for the table? I’ve pulled together a menu based on the invitation as well. However, you might be wanting to use this invitation for an Australia Day party, so I’ve made the design ‘blank’, allowing you to put your own text around the ‘Possum Magic’ design. In the photo, you’ll see I’ve created an example for a 1st birthday by writing text ‘Our little possum turns 1!’ followed by the party details. ![]() I’ve created a free Possum Magic invitation template for you, using the free Eucalyptus Vectors by Vecteezy. Set the tone for your Australian party with the invitation. Photo of Karri trees of Boranup Forest in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park by Paulkyranc, used under creative commons licence: free possum magic printable invitation and menu But soon Hush wants to be seen again, so they both go on an adventure trying magic food, in the form of ‘classic’ Australian food, in each city around Australia. Capture the magic of Australia with a Possum Magic-inspired party! In her bid to keep Hush safe, Grandma Poss made Hush invisible. ![]() |