5/30/2023 0 Comments Grave Tales by Helen Goltz![]() ![]() One of the aircraft crashed into the Postmaster General's garage in Sturt Street and the other crashed in nearby Dodds Street. At least 40 aircraft were involved in aerial manoeuvres and flybys, but disaster struck when two of the aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision. In April 1927, the RAAF was involved in celebrating the royal visit of the Duke and Duchess of York as part of their national tour. ![]() In particular, it opened my eyes to at least two events in my suburb that I knew nothing about. Grave Tales: Melbourne Vol.1 by Helen Goltz & Chris Adams is the seventh book derived from the podcast series and contains photos and stories inspired by the resting places of those buried in this great city and it was an interesting read. However podcasts aren't able to provide any visuals and I wanted to view photos of the gravesites being described and the people being discussed. Years later I became a regular listener of the Grave Tales Australia podcast by Helen Goltz and Chris Adams, and I enjoyed the stories of those laid to rest in cemeteries around Australia. ![]() I noted the warnings about uneven ground, however I rolled my ankle and had to hop back to the car just 10 minutes after the tour had started. Several years ago, I went on a walking tour of the St Kilda Cemetery on Dandenong Road in Melbourne run by volunteers from Friends of St Kilda Cemetery. Cemeteries are beautiful and haunting places, a reminder of our collective grief, the passage of time and of course our own mortality. ![]()
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5/30/2023 0 Comments Lakoff johnson![]() Once the concept is understood, it is easy to apply it to real-world applications such as in the use of advertising. So we could say that Wendy is a Bird or boys are beasts and make the same application to the conceptual metaphor. Thanks to this deeper, innate understanding of the conceptual metaphor, we are able to replace the first domain, the professor, with any representative of the second domain, the snake. “For example, the expression the professor is a snake is really a token of something more general, namely, the conceptual metaphor ” (Danesi, 2004: 107). The example provided by Danesi is particularly appropriate for considering the messages of advertising. They refer to the result of the linkage as a conceptual metaphor” (Danesi, 2004: 107). ![]() “The two scholars add a remarkable twist to the Aristotelian distinction, namely that abstract concepts are linked systematically to concrete ones via metaphor. The concept of the conceptual metaphor is brought forward by Lakoff and Johnson, who were building off the ideas of the Greek philosopher Aristotle. As a result, the connection, once made, is difficult to remove. ![]() Generally speaking, a conceptual metaphor is defined as a metaphor “that is so basic in the way people think about something that they fail to perceive that it is a metaphor” (“Conceptual Metaphor”, 2007). ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Wyrd sister![]() ![]() Even when youve got a few unexpected spells up your sleeve. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, though, its a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. but then there are those times they cant help it. ![]() Generally, these loners dont get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. Book Synopsis Terry Pratchetts fantasy classic Wyrd Sisters, a novel in the bestselling Discworld series, is the story of Granny Weatherwax, the most highly regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, its a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. ![]() But then there are those times they cant help it. Generally, these loners dont get involved in anything, much less royal intrigue. About the Book Granny Weatherwax is the most highly-regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments It's Earth Day! by Mercer Mayer![]() ![]() The EARTH Book by Todd Parr teaches kids about the easy things that they can do every day to make a difference in protecting the planet. Through simple text and illustrations, this book shows lots of easy ways that kids can help protect the planet. It allows kids to see that sometimes trash can actually be turned into treasures.īig Earth, Little Me was written by Thom Wiley and illustrated by Kate Endle. This lift the flap board book is an early introduction to recycling and reusing common household items. ![]() The book includes 9 puzzle pieces among the stories for kids, so that kids can bring the story off the page.ĭon’t Throw That Away!: A Lift-the-Flap Book about Recycling and Reusing was written by Lara Bergen and illustrated by Betsy Snyder. This colorful board book introduces the youngest readers to ways they can keep the Earth clean. This Is Our World: A Story About Taking Care of the Earth was written by Emily Sollinger and illustrated by Jo Brown. ![]() Introduce them to important concepts like recycling and water conservation with these fantastic books about Earth!Įarth Day Stories For Kids Books for Toddlers ![]() There are lots of Earth Day Stories for kids, I have listed out my favorite Earth Day books for kids of all ages. Earth Day is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to teach kids about our planet and the importance of caring for it. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Adobo and arsenic book![]() ![]() Armed with the nosy auntie network, her barista best bud, and her trusted Dachshund, Longanisa, Lila takes on this tasty, twisted case and soon finds her own neck on the chopping block… With the cops treating her like she's the one and only suspect, and the shady landlord looking to finally kick the Macapagal family out and resell the storefront, Lila's left with no choice but to conduct her own investigation. ![]() But when a notoriously nasty food critic (who happens to be her ex-boyfriend) drops dead moments after a confrontation with Lila, her life quickly swerves from a Nora Ephron romp to an Agatha Christie case. ![]() She's tasked with saving her Tita Rosie's failing restaurant, and she has to deal with a group of matchmaking aunties who shower her with love and judgment. Synopsis: When Lila Macapagal moves back home to recover from a horrible breakup, her life seems to be following all the typical rom-com tropes. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments Blue bloods book 1![]() ![]() Larry Manetti: First of all, Tom did not want to put me on the show because he thought it would confuse the audience because of Magnum. How did your guest spot in the April 21 episode, “Family Matters” come about? Why did it take so long for you to show up on Blue Bloods? The 75-year-old actor tells us all about the episode and his time on the show and offers an exclusive update on his health. ![]() ![]() ![]() But it’s taken him 13 years to film an episode of his still great friend Selleck’s Blue Bloods. Manetti has shown up in several episodes of the rebooted Magnum series in a new role as retired crooner Nicky Demarco (with one more appearance slated). who can get their minds off the hunky Tom Selleck in his shorts and Hawaiian shirts, probably fondly remember his former Marine buddy turned beach club manager Orville “Rick “Wright, the comic relief, mob -connected brawler played by Larry Manetti. ![]() ![]() Through this dual plot, Werber produces a thought-provoking book which raises questions about man's place on earth.īernard Werber was a French writer. The novel tells two stories in parallel: that of everyday life in the anthill, and that of a series of mysterious disappearances that the reader is invited to investigate. It focuses on Jonathan Wells, an entomologist's nephew who has discovered a way to communicate with ants. ![]() ![]() It was followed by Le Jour des fourmis ("The Day of the Ants") and La Révolution des fourmis ("The Revolution of the Ants"). This clear and detailed 26-page reading guide is structured as follows:Ī reflection on the place and behaviour of mankindĮmpire of the Ants was first published in 1991, and is the first book in a trilogy about ants. ![]() It provides a thorough exploration of the novel's plot, characters and main themes, including science, ecology, and the role of mankind. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. 9782806273468 26 EBook Plurilingua Publishing This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Empire of the Ants by Bernard Werber. ![]() 5/30/2023 0 Comments This lullaby by sarah dessen![]() Readers will empathize for Remy despite her cynical view on love. Whatever the answer is, that's what the summer is for.Īs usual, Sarah Dessen's characterizations are brilliant and accurate. Or maybe, as Remy believes, he is just a blip in her list of past boyfriends. But maybe he will be the one who thaws Remy's cold, cold heart and shows her the meaning of love. ![]() ![]() He's messy, unplanned, and, worst of all, a musician. Dexter thinks that they have a connection. Or rather, Dexter bumps into her, literally. Then Remy meets the quirky musician Dexter. She sees nothing wrong in drinking and hitting the bars with her three close friends, and having a string of boyfriends whom she lusted after but had no real attachment for. After organizing her romance writer mother's fourth remarriage, recent high school graduate Remy Starr knows there is no such thing as love. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments In your shoes donna gephart![]() ![]() ![]() One summer morning, Lily Jo McGrother meets Dunkin Dorfman, and their lives forever change. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also hiding from a painful secret makes it even worse. Especially when you're in the eighth grade.ĭunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he's called home for the past thirteen years. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. , will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love. ![]() Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of NAMED ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR - New York Public Library - JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION - GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDSĬelebrate Pride every day with this award-winning author's compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments Rogue patrick radden keefe![]() ![]() ![]() Rogues is a worthy addition to an already impressive canon. If the essays in Rogues have whetted your appetite for more Radden Keefe, I can recommend two of his previous books: Say Nothing, about the murder of Jean McConville in Northern Ireland, and Empire of Pain, about the Sackler family and how it became embroiled in America’s opioid epidemic. It is a deep, bittersweet, entertaining dive into the phenomenon that was (the past tense still hurts) Anthony Bourdain.īourdain comes across exactly the way you would want him to: curious, intelligent, generous, witty and kind with insecurity nipping at the edges of his halo. His final piece in Rogues is called Journeyman and is probably my favourite in the book. Patrick Radden Keefe has garnered prizes ranging from the National Magazine Award. ![]() Like joining MI6 in the old days (before it started advertising in The Economist), becoming a staff writer for The New Yorker has always been an opaque, rather mysterious process, but I imagine Radden Keefe with his obvious investigative skills and a prose style that highlights economy and elegance was a shoo-in for the job. Description : From the prize-winning, New York Timesbestselling author of Say. Arrives by Wed, May 10 Buy Rogues : True Stories of Grifters, Killers. ![]() |
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