Other names being mentioned most frequently included Sol M. Although the president reportedly had not made a decision by late yesterday, most informed speculation tended toward the idea that he will choose acting secretary of state Warren M. White House sources said last night that Carter will move quickly to name a successor, possibly as soon as a presidential news conference scheduled for 9 o'clock tonight. Vance, saying he had been unable to support President Carter's "difficult decision" on the unsuccessful attempt to rescue the American hostages in Iran, formally resigned as secretary of state yesterday.Īppearing before reporters at the State Department, Vance made public a letter of resignation he had sent to the president on April 21 - four days before the aborted mission that left eight American servicemen dead. Washington Post Staff Writer Staff writer Edward Walsh contributed to this article.
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One of the refreshing aspects of Frederick Asals’s study is that the author seems undaunted by the enormity of the task of determining the conception and subsequent ordering of Lowry’s drafts of the novel. From those biographical critics who both celebrate and deplore Lowry’s legendary excesses at the expense of his work as a writer to those who would render unreadable critical cartographies of the book, which only make Under the Volcano resemble a catalogue of footnotes, most Lowry scholars harbor the same wish: why couldn’t Lowry have revised the novel in a straight line? That is, why couldn’t he have simply rewritten the book from beginning to end? The half-century of research that has followed his Under the Volcano is as complex a text as the novel itself. Malcolm Lowry was an inconsiderate writer. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the sixteenth century. Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 15. Few records of Shakespeare's private life survive, and there has been considerable speculation about such matters as his sexuality, religious beliefs, and whether the works attributed to him were written by others. He appears to have retired to Stratford around 1613, where he died three years later. Between 15 he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of the playing company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. Scholars believe that he died on his fifty-second birthday, coinciding with St George’s Day.Īt the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway, who bore him three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. His plays have been translated into every major living language, and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "The Bard"). William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Shane is loving and supportive from thousands of miles away, but his homecoming brings a betrayal Kate never saw coming. Now with Shane deployed for seven months, Kate is on her own and struggling with being a single parent. Kate's ability to read him like a book may have once sent Shane running, but their lives are forever entwined and they are growing closer. Shane's been angry for a year, and now he feels guilty too-for sleeping with his wife's best friend and liking it. Then on the first anniversary of Rachel's death, Kate and Shane take comfort in each other in a night that they both soon regret. The fact that Shane's in the military and away for long periods helps-but when tragedy strikes, everything changes.Īfter Rachel, pregnant with her fourth child, dies in a car accident and the baby miraculously survives, Kate upends her entire life to share parenting duties. If you're Kate Evans, you keep your friend Rachel, bond with her kids, and bury your feelings for her husband. What do you do when your soul mate marries your best friend? (An Interview with Peter Wohlleben, author of a recent book on animal emotions.) The Inner Life of Animals: Love, Grief, and Compassion. Peter Wohlleben, renowned for his ability to write about trees in an engaging and moving way, reveals a wondrous cosmos where humans are a part of nature, and where conservation and environmental activism is not just about saving trees-it’s about saving ourselves, too.īekoff, Marc. A perfect book to take with you into the woods, The Heartbeat of Trees shares how to see, feel, smell, hear, and even taste the forest. Drawing on science and cutting-edge research, The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans can have with nature, exploring: the language of the forest, the consciousness of plants, and the eroding boundary between flora and fauna. In an era of climate change, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature-but Peter Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses. 1) The description for The heartbeat of Trees reads: A powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. As the city heats up and the ice left by the Hoar Frost King melts, tempers flare, passions run red-hot, and dangerous lines get crossed. Now Dublin is a war zone with factions battling for control. A gifted sidhe-seer, she’s already fought and defeated the deadly Sinsar Dubh–an ancient book of terrible evil–yet its hold on her has never been stronger.When the wall that protected humans from the seductive, insatiable Fae was destroyed on Halloween, long-imprisoned immortals ravaged the planet. Power is another thing.MacKayla Lane would do anything to save the home she loves. WardMacKayla Lane and Jericho Barrons return in Burned, the latest novel in the blockbuster Fever series from Karen Marie Moning.It’s easy to walk away from lies. “Mac is back and badder than ever!” -J. The villains' comeuppance, a riveting eye-for-an-eye battle scene (hint: helicopter), is one of Child's more satisfying finales. Now one of them has shown up dead in the California desert and six more are missing. The author carefully delineates Reacher's erstwhile colleagues, their smart-ass banter masking an unspoken affection. In the past the elite team always watched each others backs. As usual in Reacher's capers, practically nothing is what it seems, and the meticulously detailed route to the truth proves especially engrossing thanks to the joint efforts of this band of brothers (and two sisters). You do not mess with the Special Investigators The events of 9/11 changed Jack Reachers drifter life in a practical way. More members of the band get back together, only to discover that Franz isn't the group's only casualty. A former colleague sends Reacher a coded SOS the two rendezvous in L.A. ), the bad guys unceremoniously dump Calvin Franz, a former MP, from a Bell 222 helicopter "hree thousand feet above the desert floor." Trouble is, Franz was a member of the army's special investigation unit headed by Reacher-a one-time military cop who left the service to become a solitary drifter par excellence. At the start of bestseller Child's winning 11th Jack Reacher adventure (after The Hard Way Today we will tackle the question: does hell have levels of different punishment? We need to read Scripture to understand the truth. The terrifying images of hell are often influenced as much by church tradition and pop culture as it is by Biblical truth. There is heaven and hell, both locations are briefly described in the Bible, and seem to be beyond human imagination. When contemplating the supernatural plane, the mind conjures images of angels or demons, of streets of gold or burning flames. Understanding the misconceptions about hell and why it exists can be motivating for many to share the Gospel and tell others of a better eternity. This image may have some overlap with the Biblical description of hell, but much of it comes from man’s imagination. Dark pits going deeper and deeper into the bowels of the earth to the lowest spot reserved for the vilest and most hated figures in history often dominate the discussion. While different ideas and imagery have been common through the centuries, one of the most enduring ideas is the levels, or circles, of hell. Religions organize themselves-their institutions, practitioners, and structures-in a variety of fashions. Other differences include the nature of belief in a higher power, the history of how the world and the religion began, and the use of sacred texts and objects. The major religions of the world (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Christianity, Taoism, and Judaism) differ in many respects, including how each religion is organized and the belief system each upholds. Can you match the symbol to the religion? What might a symbolic interactionist make of these symbols? (Photo courtesy of ) In no particular order, they represent Judaism, Wicca, Taoism, Christianity, Confucianism, Baha’i, Druidism, Islam, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Shinto, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. The symbols of fourteen religions are depicted here. Now in his senior year of high school, three of his friends stand in the way of his dream, and Ben is willing to do whatever it takes to emerge victoriously. He has been doing his part, practicing at every opportunity, and remaining focused. Wrestling is an obsession in his small town, and Ben is determined to turn it into his career. The story stars Ben, a young man who seems to wrestle with everything in life. Wrestling Sturbridge introduces us to the world of wrestling and the skills required to make it in this sport. Wallace currently lives in New England with his wife, two sons, and dog, Lucy. However, he also writes on nutrition and health for the adults. Most of Wallace’s novels are written for young adults. The talented author also worked a few years as a sports writer. Because he competed in sports throughout his school life, writing sports comes easy for Wallace. After school, he became a writer and later auditor for Highlights for Children magazine. His love for writing started from a young age when he illustrated and wrote his coming books. Rich Wallace is an historical fiction, sports, and children’s book author. |