![]() ![]() ![]() Fishermen had no choice but to resort to piracy, and we’re blaming the victim.īahadur cuts through a lot of that and shares the truth. The other narrative said that Somalia has been a victim of international abuse, a victim of overfishing, and dumping ground for both toxic and nuclear wastes. This narrative said we have to stop them and stop them now, with brute force and no regard for international boundaries. One said that Somali pirates are cruel, greedy, drugged up young men who have no respect for the law. ![]() When piracy became front page news, I heard two narratives. It came with some risk but the payoff is significant because it shares the full story that few hear. This is a book that uses journalism tools the way they should be used, allowing the story to tell itself instead of inserting the authors slant on things. Bahadur allows the pirates to speak for themselves, as well as government authorities who battle the pirates. What I really like is that the book is written without a lot of the author’s bias. Nevermind.Īnyway, Bahadur has written the compelling The Pirates of Somalia and it’s fascinating. Oh … wait … our kids have run off to crazy places. Is he nuts? Does he have a death wish? Did he pack clean underwear?Īctually, I don’t know the answer to those questions, but they are the kind D’Aun and I would ask if our kids ran off to crazy places. In his mid-20’s, about the same age as my kids, he heads off to Somalia to investigate modern piracy. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Upon the sands of the arena, Mia finds new allies, bitter rivals, and more questions about her strange affinity for the shadows. When it’s announced that Consul Scaeva – one of the men responsible for destroying her familia – will be making a rare public appearance at the conclusion of the grand games in Godsgrave, Mia defies the Red Church of assassins and sells herself to a gladiatorial collegium for a chance to finally end him. ![]() In a land where three suns almost never set, a ruthless assassin continues her quest for vengeance. Her tale takes place in the immersive world of Godsgrave which, although based on ancient Rome and Venice, is imaginative with many historical details provided by a beloved snarky narrator. The Nevernight Chronicle is a complex fantasy series about protagonist Mia Corvere, a kick-butt, flawed heroine on a mission for revenge. ![]() A ruthless young assassin continues her journey for revenge in this new epic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jay Kristoff. ![]() ![]() ![]() "I'll be shocked if there's another book this year as important as Charles Murray's Coming Apart."- p. Human Diversity does so without sensationalism, drawing on the most authoritative scientific findings, celebrating both our many differences and our common humanity. In Human Diversity, Charles Murray sets out to demonstrate three things: (1) There are biological reasons why men and women behave differently. "There are no monsters in the closet," Murray writes, "no dread doors we must fear opening." But it is a story that needs telling. They have stifled progress in understanding the rich texture that biology adds to our understanding of the social, political, and economic worlds we live in. The problem is that all three dogmas are half-truths. ![]() ![]() The core of the orthodoxy consists of three dogmas: The thesis of Human Diversity is that advances in genetics and neuroscience are overthrowing an intellectual orthodoxy that has ruled the social sciences for decades. All people are equal but, as Human Diversity explores, all groups of people are not the same - a fascinating investigation of the genetics and neuroscience of human differences. ![]() ![]() When the gentle Tegus comes to the tower, Dashti must step in for her traumatized lady, speaking to him as Saren through the one tiny metal door. ![]() Initially, Dashti believes her worth is tied to her ability to care for her “tower-addled” lady until she can join Khan Tegus, to whom she is secretly betrothed. Lady Saren, having refused to marry the powerful but loathsome Lord her father has chosen, faces seven years' imprisonment in an unlit tower. A plucky and resourceful orphan, Dashti comes from a nomad tribe in a place resembling the Asian Steppes, and is brought to the Lady's house in the midst of a crisis. ) delivers another winning fantasy, this time inventively fleshing out the obscure Grimm tale, Maid Maleen, through the expressive and earthy voice of Dashti, maid to Lady Saren. ![]() ![]() My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this film and reveled in its heartwarming tale about a teenage boy who needed understanding and how inevitably, the right people were there when he needed it most. The film explores very familiar themes including the awkwardness of adolescence, struggling to fit in and, how meeting the right person can be a transformative experience. It's a personal and explorative story that tells of Adam’s struggles with Schizophrenia, his desire to keep it secret and his hopes of fulfilling his dreams. When Adam is diagnosed with a mental illness, he lives in fear of being exposed - until he meets Maya (Taylor Russell), an outspoken and fiercely intelligent girl who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.īased on the book by Julia Walton Words on Bathroom Walls is a coming of age drama that fires on all cylinders. Based on the novel by Julia Walton, Words on Bathroom Walls is an inspirational story of family devotion and overcoming life’s challenges.Īdam (Charlie Plummer) is a witty, introspective teen pursuing his dream of becoming a chef. ![]() If you can’t trust your mind, trust your heart. ![]() ![]() "If You Can’t Trust Your Mind, Trust Your Heart" ![]() |