![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The location and arrival times of the images we see depend on three things: the distribution of matter in the galaxy cluster that makes up the lens the distances between Earth, the lens and the supernova and the Hubble constant. The cross resulted because the gravity of a cluster of galaxies between the Earth and Refsdal distorts space and time to create a gravitational lens that deflects the light on its way to us. Instead of a single burst in the sky, Kelly says, “We saw four images of it.” They formed a pattern known as an Einstein Cross. In 2014, astronomer Patrick Kelly of the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis discovered the Refsdal supernova in images from the Hubble Space Telescope. They’re among the most violent and brilliant events in the universe. Supernovas are massive explosions that come at the ends of some stars’ life cycles. ![]()
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![]() ![]() “Sister Hills” tells of two women who settle on opposite hills outside Jerusalem in 1973. This often is also true in the other seven stories collected in this volume. But then he wrenches them back to their real worlds, where history has encouraged each of them to stake an ideological territory that others approach at their peril. Englander briefly tweaks them from the brink, letting them revel in the rain because Mark and Lauren so rarely see it in Israel. We know the couples are treading on thin ice. It’s especially needed when the game of imagining who might save them exposes the disquieting reality of their relationships.ĭisquiet is a reality for readers, too. … Culture is nothing.” This obiter dicta notwithstanding, their culture, aka history, has netted them so no one can move without yanking at the others and rubbing them raw. The chasm between these couples widens as Deb mourns the deaths among the generation of Holocaust survivors, and Mark says, “You can’t build Jerusalem on the foundation of one terrible crime. “You should see how we live with ten.” That’s their 10 daughters. Eyeing the handsome Florida house with its huge kitchen and pool, he says, “All this house … and one son? Can you imagine?” But he’s not at ease, forced by the wives’ friendship to be pally with a guy he doesn’t know and isn’t much taking to. Deep-healing power? Isn’t detergent supposed to have deep-cleaning power? Slip of the pen on our narrator’s part? Not likely. ![]() ![]() ![]() I was standing on my tallest stool, reaching to grab the last tray of beads from the top shelf in the guest room closet. It went from bad to tragic when I held a woman in my arms and knew there was no way I could save her. THE WEEKEND GOT OFF to a bad start when I stepped on Gumdrop. Library of Congress Control Number: 2015918711 ![]() Any resemblance to similarly named places or to persons living or deceased is unintentional. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Inquiries about additional permissions should be directed to: Design by Greg Simanson No Derivative Works - You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work. ![]() Noncommercial - You may not use this work for commercial purposes. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 Unported License.Īttribution - You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the author or licensor (but not in any way that suggests that they endorse you or your use of the work). ![]() ![]() ![]() As they explore the Islands together, she soon finds the line between loathing and liking thinner than a postcard. But when the two meet on the ship, Henley is shocked to discover that the real Graeme is nothing like she imagined. There’s just one catch: they have to go on a company cruise to the Galápagos Islands.together. Their boss tasks each of them with drafting a proposal on how to boost bookings in the Galápagos-best proposal wins the promotion. ![]() Although they’ve never met in person, their epic email battles are the stuff of office legend. The only problem? Graeme Crawford-Collins, the remote social media manager and the bane of her existence, is also up for the position. ![]() But when she’s shortlisted for the promotion of her dreams, all her sacrifices finally seem worth it. The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game in this witty, clever, and swoonworthy novel following a workaholic marketing manager who is forced to go on a cruise with her arch-nemesis when they’re up for the same promotion.īetween taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. ![]() ![]() ![]() And they’ll do anything to stop Erika from finding the truth. Someone who doesn’t want this case solved. Is the suspect someone close to home? Someone is keeping secrets. Erika soon realises this is going to be one of the most complex and demanding cases she has ever taken on. ![]() A woman plagued by her failure to find Jessica. ![]() The missing girl who made headline news twenty-six years ago.Īs Erika tries to piece together new evidence with the old, she must dig deeper and find out more about the fractured Collins family and the original detective, Amanda Baker. The remains are quickly identified as seven-year-old Jessica Collins. From the thick sludge the drugs are recovered, but so is the skeleton of a young child. When Detective Erika Foster receives a tip-off that key evidence for a major narcotics case was stashed in a disused quarry on the outskirts of London, she orders for it to be searched. She would lie still and undisturbed for many years but above her on dry land, the nightmare was just beginning. After reading a number of romance novels, I felt it was time to dip into something a little more serious.īeneath the water the body sank rapidly. I was fortunate to receive a copy of Dark Water by Robert Bryndza as part of a Twitter giveaway. ![]() ![]() ![]() He journeys back into the Docks, ready to make deals with anyone, even a beautiful pirate, if it means Adam's safe return. But when Adam is arrested along with the other Shorlings, and not even the president is willing to find him, Ross finds himself taking matters into his own hands. ![]() On a dare, he convinces his best friend Adam to sneak out to the Docks, the site of local race riots between the poor Shorlings and the upper class. ![]() As the president's son he wants for nothing, but he longs for a life of adventure. Marin knows she's meant for more than that, and with the sudden influx of weapons on the island, and rumors of a pending deal with the enemy oil nation in her wake, she knows a big score to gain the council's favor is the only way to save her people, and herself. They have a new leader, one who promises an end to their hunger – and one who thinks that girls are meant for the kitchen or the brothel. But these days no one cares that the island town her people call home is named after her grandfather. Sailing the ocean to chase adventure is in her blood. ![]() Marin is cosario royalty, a pirate like her father and his father before him. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It felt like maybe there had been, till Doc showed up. Bigger on the Inside: : "Nobody was around.This novel contains examples of the following tropes: Despite this, Inherent Vice is one of Pynchon’s less confusing novels-after The Crying of Lot 49 and Vineland, it may be his most accessible work for newcomers.Ī film adaptation by Paul Thomas Anderson was released in 2014, to critical acclaim. note The plot summary on Wikipedia is currently accompanied by the warning “This section may be confusing or unclear to readers.” This is less a fault of the summary itself than it is of the material being summarised. Ostensibly it follows Doc Sportello, a private investigator in California trying to find a missing real estate developer on the behest of his ex-girlfriend but really the work explores a much wider set of themes including the sex, drugs and rock and roll lifestyle of the ’60s and its clashes with forces of law and order with a neo-noir sensibility. ![]() Inherent Vice is a 2009 novel by Thomas Pynchon. ![]() ![]() ![]() The dogs try to "tree" - chase into a tree - the coon. The coon uses a number of tricks to elude the hunters, namely using water to mask its scent. The dogs (or sometimes a single dog) trail the scent of a wily coon through the woods at night (raccoons are nocturnal). Coons steal food from farms and are considered great nuisances, so hunting them became a sport, and Rawls minutely details the hunting process. ![]() The book centers on raccoon, or "coon," hunting in the Ozark Mountains of Oklahoma during the Great Depression of the 1930s. The book was also adapted for film in 1974, and an original film sequel was released in 1992. By the late 1960s, after a marketing blunder of targeting the book to adults, it became a classic young adult book, a poignant and adventurous tale of a boy's deep love for his two hounds. She edited his poor grammar, it was serialized in the "Saturday Evening Post," and Doubleday published the novel in 1961. ![]() With encouragement from his wife, Sophie, he wrote the book in three weeks. ![]() Wilson Rawls based Where the Red Ferns Grows largely on his own boyhood in Scraper, Oklahoma. ![]() ![]() ![]() "More than a sports novel, this book delves deep into issues of identity-how we identify ourselves separately from what we do well-and the importance of support systems while making life-altering decisions. ![]() ![]() An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes."- Kirkus "This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched . This is recommended for Chris Lynch fans, swimming fans, and anyone interested in warning teens about the dangers of HCM.- VOYA The setting thrives on details, showcasing excellent research. "This engaging and fast-paced read expertly paints the world of high-school sports and the single-minded focus and commitment that some high-school athletes can have."- Booklistĭominy's excellent use of dialogue firmly grounds the novel in contemporary times. Now Abby is forced to discover who she is without the one thing that’s defined her entire life. Sixteen-year-old Abby Lipman is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials when a fainting incident at a swim meet leads to the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition. ![]() Readers will happily sink into this emotionally grounded, contemporary young adult novel about the sudden end of one girl’s Olympic swimming dreams and the struggles she endures before realizing there are many things that define who we are. "A novel that will make your heart pound-anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly."- New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Myracle. Sixteen-year-old Abby Lipman is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials when a fainting incident at a swim meet leads to the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Fowl Twins Get What They Deserve (2021).Artemis Fowl: The Atlantis Complex (2010).Artemis Fowl: The Opal Deception (2005).Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident (2002).This is actually a pretty straight forward list. Reading the Artemis Fowl books in order of publication is the easiest way to read. ![]() #1 Artemis Fowl Books in Order of Publication This story represents the struggle of good and evil in a sophisticated and interesting way, so there’s a good reason why the Artemis Fowl book became an international bestseller in 2001. It is perfect for both fantasy-loving adults and children. This guide will show you how to read the Artemis Fowl books in order. This book series has become very popular because of its intriguing story and complex characters. Artemis Fowl is a science fiction, adventure, and fantasy book series written by award-winning author Eoin Colfer. ![]() |