5/12/2023 0 Comments State of fear book![]() The book begins in a true Crichton-esque style, with a bunch of bad-guy, intelligent scientists seeking to obtain extremely specialized equipment at whatever cost necessary - hypersonic cavitation generators, shaped explosives or wire-guided projectiles - which then most certainly leads to someone’s death. ![]() ![]() Michael Crichton, a successful film director, doctor, an Oscar, Emmy, Edgar and Peabody award winner, as well as the author of thrillers such as “The Andromeda Strain,” “Sphere” and the renowned book “Jurassic Park,” programmer, teacher, adventurer, visionary (according to his website) and a 6-foot 9-inch tall giant, is also the author of “State of Fear,” a controversial story discrediting global warming and expressing Crichton’s opposition to environmentalists. ![]()
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5/11/2023 0 Comments Ozma of oz 1907![]() Barring another extension of copyright terms, all of the Famous Forty will be in the public domain by 2059. Starting in 2019, an Oz book has entered the public domain every year. As of 2023, twenty-eight Oz books and five films are in the public domain. The copyright law of the United States has changed many times, and impacted Oz works every time. ![]() There have also been multiple adaptations across many different media, which enjoy different kinds of copyright protection. The book series is very long-running, and written by multiple authors, so the books often fall on opposite sides of eligibility for copyright laws. The copyright status of The Wizard of Oz and related works in the United States is complicated for several reasons. 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5/11/2023 0 Comments The chronicles of prydain![]() ![]() Like a bed that provides the perfect support, Alexander’s descriptions enhance The Prydain Chronicles by immersing one into its imaginary Wales-like world while also temporarily relieving one’s heart from the anxiety. Nestled between battles and other dramas are details of unique individuals and beautiful (or harsh) landscapes. Then there are the sensory-laden descriptions. They are honorable, fallible, quirky, and complex. Speaking of which, most of the main characters are folks you’d likely identify and enjoy getting to meet. ![]() Indeed, every time I read The Prydain Chronicles, I feel as if I am growing up right along with Taran and Eilonwy. One won’t read far without gaining deep insights into people, places, and life itself. Yet unlike many modern young adult fantasies, the series is not merely action without substance. One can’t read a single chapter without wondering what will happen next. What makes The Prydain Chronicles exceptional? First, there’s the plot. While some books lose their magic over time, The Prydain Chronicles still enthrall me. As its beloved main characters of Taran and Eilonwy found their identity in adulthood, so I believed that I might too. The Prydain Chronicles by Lloyd Alexander proved an exception. Sadly, when I stumbled blindly through adolescence, very few of my beloved books could help me understand the intensity of my emotions. During my childhood, I lived and breathed books. ![]() ![]() ![]() Even worse, Tommy's erstwhile turkey-bowling pals are out to get him, at the urging of a blue-dyed Las Vegas call girl named (duh) Blue. Word has it that the vampire who nibbled on Jody wasn't supposed to be recruiting any new members into the club. (Well, someone has to run errands during daylight hours!) Making the relationship work, however, is the least of Jody and Tommy's problems. ![]() Plus there's Tommy's cute new minion, sixteen-year-old goth girl Abby Normal. Like how much Jody should teach Tommy about his new superpowers (and how much he needs to learn on his own). But Tommy and Jody are in love, and they vow to work through their issues. For some couples, the whole biting-and-blood thing would have been a deal breaker. ![]() ![]() Waking up after a fantastic night unlike anything he's ever experienced, he discovers that his girlfriend, Jody-the woman of his dreams-is a vampire. ![]() ![]() ![]() CRASH! BANG! BOOM! Who is making the loud, mysterious noises that wake up the farm animals night after night after night? Who can solve the case of the night noises? Why, Sherlock Chick, that's who! With a magnifying glass, a purple plaid hat, and his beak to the ground, acclaimed artist and author Robert Quackenbush's super teeny super sleuth is ready to get cracking and solve his latest mystery!Ībout the Author Robert Quackenbush (1929-2021), the author and illustrator of more than two hundred books for young readers, was a graduate of the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and also had a master's degree in social studies and a PhD in childhood education. Book Synopsis Look out Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Chick hatched from his egg with a detective's hat and magnifying glass and he's on the case to find out who-or what-is causing the mysterious loud noises that are waking the farm animals every night in this adorable, easy-to-follow mystery from Robert Quackenbush. ![]() |