![]() ![]() ![]() could possibly have done to deserve such an extreme punishment, particularly since K.'s only failing in the novel seems to be either arrogance or sexual promiscuity. The ending also brings up the question as to what K. K.'s death is even creepier given the extreme politeness of his executioners. Just as the court is a closed system that operates in secret and according to its own mysterious rules, K.'s execution seems to come out of nowhere, without any justification. ![]() In addition to being right up there as the worst birthday ever, K.'s execution keeps to the novel's general theme of the abuse of power. K.'s execution seems all the more sudden because we never get an actual trial in the novel as far as we know, K.'s initial petition hasn't even been submitted yet, and we certainly haven't heard a judge deliver a sentence. is summarily executed on his birthday outside of town, in a quarry, by two men who seem to be dressed for a night at the opera, top hat and all. Kafka's Trial ends suddenly with a very brief chapter entitled "The End." After all of the bureaucratic delays, amorous digressions, and lectures on law and art, Josef K. ![]()
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![]() For example, one day, he visits a Gypsy whom he hopes can interpret a reoccurring dream in which a child says to Santiago that he will find a hidden treasure if he travels to the Egyptian pyramids. In his pursuit, Santiago encounters many people who have a profound impact on him. However, he yearns for more wanting to travel farther, to experience new things, and to “know the world.” From a young age, Santiago has wanted to travel, and shepherding takes him across the country and from village to village, selling his wool. ![]() The Alchemist is a story about a Spanish boy, Santiago, who loves his life as a shepherd and the time that it gives him to read books and to dream. ![]() ![]() Coelho’s book was written 25 years ago and is just as relevant today. When Kathleen O’Grady, Founder and CEO of Raleigh Coaching, suggested that I read this book, I could tell that she was excited for me to do so…and for good reason. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the desolate extremes of the Arctic, their resolve, their strength, and even their love is tested, pushed to the absolute limits as choices must be made: choices that pit the fate of the world against the love in their hearts, and the loves of their life.Īs the world crumbles around them, Jack and Ethan find themselves waging a war on two fronts-against an enemy they can see, and another, hiding within their ranks. ![]() Outnumbered, outmaneuvered, and outgunned, Jack, Ethan, Sergey, and the rest of the team struggle to put a stop to Madigan and his army. They piece together a desperate plan, hunting Madigan to the ends of the earth and the bitter frigidity of the Arctic, where Madigan’s world-shattering doomsday plan comes together. Reunited, Jack, Ethan, and deposed Russian president Sergey Puchkov, along with President Elizabeth Wall-the only person left in Washington DC who Jack trusts-must work together. While the world believes Jack was killed in the bombing, he embarks on a wild infiltration mission, smuggling himself into occupied Russia to rescue the love of his life: former Secret Service Agent and First Gentleman Ethan Reichenbach. President Jack Spiers fled Washington DC on the heels of a devastating attack on CIA headquarters, masterminded by one of America’s own, former General Porter Madigan. When everything falls apart, who do you trust? A traitorous general, intent on burning the world to the ground. ![]() ![]() Aggie, his host, is from the Abenaki nation and Dwarg is fascinated by the rituals of that culture. Dwarg realizes that there are alien viruses landing on the planet and infecting Humans in different ways. With her aunt, they go on an adventure to France to solve a puzzle of a painting by Vincent van Gogh and learn more of his life and the story of his ear. Dwarg infuses her with health, wisdom and maturity. He becomes an entity of a young and dying Aggie who accepts him. "Dwarg" is a "Whisp" from a non-physical world, who is on a mission to stop Humans sending rockets into the Aura. ![]() ![]() Will they fall in love? Will they find someone else on their stay? Or are they doomed to relive their past?A light yet thought provoking sci-fi adventure. That was, until they met on the set of a reality movie. ![]() Brian and Samantha were two people who were unlucky in love. ![]() ![]() ![]() No wonder Joe’s family struggles to make ends meet. Three years apart, both had been certified at the state law enforcement academy in Douglas and both had passed the written and oral interviews, as well as the personality profile, to become permanent trainees in Jeffrey City and Gillette districts respectively, before becoming wardens. in wildlife management while bull-riding at summer rodeos before Joe had graduated with a degree in natural resource management. There were 55 game wardens in the State of Wyoming, an elite group, and Joe Pickett and Wacey were two of them. The family barely survives on Joe’s salary.īox describes the inconsistence between game warden recruitment requirements and the wages they get for their degree and dedication: ![]() Joe moved into the Game & Fish state-owned house with his family, his wife Marybeth and his daughters Sheridan and Lucy. His friend Wacey works in the adjacent area. In this first volume, Pickett has been appointed in Twelve Sleep County for three months, after his mentor Vern Dunnegan suddenly retired. Set in Saddlestring, Wyoming, it features the Game and Fish Warden Joe Pickett. ![]() Box is the first instalment of his crime fiction series. ![]() ![]() Laini Taylor has weaved the modern world, technology and society with the threads of her paranormal storylines so seamlessely that I would get so caught up in the moment and have a dark, early century Prague in my head until someone tweeted or texted, then I was right back here again. To Be Continued – now to add another book to the must make sure I get my hands on as soon as it is released.ĭaughter of Smoke and Bone is the first part of a trilogy focusing on Karou, the blue haired beauty going to art school in a very gothic Prague. ![]() I’m glad that I did, I really enjoyed the read until I came across those three dreaded words, the three words I never want to see in a book. ![]() ![]() As soon as Daughter of Smoke and Bone arrived on my to read pile I fell in love, the cover art drew me in and I knew I needed to make my way to this one as quick as I could. ![]() ![]() ![]() Taylor award for distinguished research at the University of Minnesota and the Alexander von Humboldt distinguished Senior Scientist Award from Germany. She received her degrees from Indiana University and the University of Michigan. ![]() Roberta Humphreys is an Institute of Technology Distinguished Professor of Astronomy at the University of Minnesota. He is the Principal Investigator on the Hubble Space Telescope Treasury Project on eta Carinae. His research has covered a diverse group of objects distinguished by their special characteristics - QSO’s, the Crab Nebula supernova remnant, X-ray sources and pulsars, and of course eta Carinae. He received his university degrees from the California Institute of Technology and Cornell University. Kris Davidson is Professor of Astronomy at the University of Minnesota. ![]() ![]() ![]() Something that baffled me not that it changed any thing or hurt the story just a question I had ~ ![]() I liked that Savvy used scripture verses and her knowledge of the Bible when dealing with others and applied them to her own life. The dog's name was Giggle, but Savvy always refereed to him as Growl. Savvy is trying to fit in at school and make new friends.įavorite character: was the dog, who seemed to be tormenting, torturing or provoking Savvy. She and her family have just moved from America to the London area because of her father's job transfer. Story plot: Savannah Smith better known as "Savvy" is a 15-year-old, want-a-be journalist. Here is a joint effort review from a teen's point. My teen daughter and I read this book together. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() poverty, health, environment) to thousands of people worldwide. Over the years, Rosling has been presenting questions about global trends (e.g. ![]() In our Factfulness summary, we’ll explain the 10 key mental filters and how to recognize/manage them to develop a fact-based worldview, to avoid unnecessary stress and improve our ability to make sound decisions.įor the full details, examples and tips, do get a copy of the book, or get a detailed overview with our complete book summary bundle. In Factfulness, Hans Rosling presents 10 dramatic instincts that distort our perceptions, as well as detailed facts and statistics about the real state of our world today. When we’re asked simple questions about global trends, we systematically get the answers wrong and see the world to be much worse than it really is. Most people have grossly inaccurate views of the world we live in. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Even then many kids will still not get the full understanding of this book, sure story can be slow at times but in the end it builds up and makes it much better, it's still an amazing story that your kids should read with you and don't discourage your kids from asking you what the word is or what it's talking about (great way to learn). ![]() Most people under the age of 15 will not grasp all of the ideas from this book and should be read with an adult if under said age Although some children are much smarter or better understanding of this, so this does not apply to all kids under 15. This book includes many questionable ideologies and ethical decisions, when someone has a full grasp of this book it will bend your emotions. This is an amazing book, I've read many reviews discouraging people from reading this book, all or lengthy although lacked fundamental details and were more ranting due to the reviewer having a lack of fundamental understanding of particular subjects including ideology and morals/ethics (none were on this site). ![]() |