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troops, cost more lives and had a more significant impact on the United States than the three-month Spanish-American War that preceded it. Known at the time as the “Philippine Insurrection,” this war lasted longer, involved more U.S. The war that accomplished this feat officially lasted from February 1899 to July 1902, but regional guerrilla warfare and sporadic rebellions continued well into the next decade. To become a major power in Asia, with a naval coaling station in the Philippines providing easier access to the seemingly unlimited commercial markets in China, the United States first had to defeat the Filipinos’ poorly armed but popular army and abolish their newly established republic. The Filipinos, having waged a successful revolution for independence, controlled the rest of the country. The Philippine-American War, the United States’ first protracted war in Asia, marked the beginning of what Henry Luce would later name the “American Century.” When it purchased the Philippines from Spain at the end of the Spanish-American War, the United States held only Manila and its suburbs. Wikipedia is another source for information about Brett’s life and books. Don’t miss the monthly Hedge a gram to hear Brett talk about her latest projects! Jan Brett’s Official Website features books, activities, printables, and media by and about Jan Brett. You may want to choose a few books to read over and over or pick out several and go on new adventures every day!įor a full list of titles see Jan Brett’s Amazon Page These lovely books are short and surprising for young readers. I would recommend choosing your child’s favorite Jan Brett book along with at least two new titles to explore. Related Article: Benefits of an Author Study and How To Create Your Own The delightfully entertaining and beautifully illustrated books by Jan Brett will inspire young writers and artists as you share the love of reading with your child. Children from preschool through elementary ages will love the sweet stories and fun adventures with the familiar and gentle characters created by Jan Brett. I appreciate his concern, but my mind’s made up. “Leah,” Brice whispers behind me, his voice a plea to exercise I sit up taller in my seat, blood simmering. I could just let it go, take the high road, but I’m not in a let-it-go She was able to maliciouslyĪnswer Ileyana’s question without appearing to be so. To her credit, she doesn’t give anything away. I look past Aiden and Cashmere at Beverly she’s the picture of The groundwork was laid long before I left the competition. The judges were concerned I wouldn’t be able to deal with the pressures of the industry.Īccording to the producers, my apparent hostility, violent outburst, and suddenĭeparture proved I couldn’t. It was a stroke of brilliance on their part.īeverly revealed I suffered from panic attacks during week three. Happen if I walked out on the competition. Who disliked me probably as much as Beverly, promised something like this would I hear this version of events, although it doesn’t surprise me. Like my castmates, this is the first time Everyone’s speaking over one another, wanting Total chaos erupts on set I don’t know who’s saying what. CONNECT WITH CASSANDRE: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram When she’s not writing for her blog, she enjoys dance parties with her nieces. Cassandre is the author of Six Years and A Quarter Way Through. She earned her bachelor of fine arts in television and radio production at the City University of New York Brooklyn College. Cassandre Brissot is a Brooklyn, NY native. We don't see the full worm, of course, but some things must be left for the actual film. The trailer depicts the actor-as Paul Atreides-romancing Zendaya's Chani, leading an army, and even riding a sandworm. For fans of the young heartthrob, Chalamet is seemingly going to do it all in this own. has given audiences a look at Dune: Part Two this week with the first official trailer-providing a teaser of the epic sand battle to come. That left the first film ending on a cliffhanger, but a sequel is officially en route, eyeing a Novemrelease. What seems to have spared Villeneuve’s Dune from the poor outcomes of previous attempts was his crucial decision to break the massive story into two parts. Wild! In his review for Esquire, Chris Nashawaty even went so far as to call the film “ the best sci-fi movie of the decade.” Ticket sales at the box office were equally enthusiastic. Denis Villeneuve’s long-awaited adaptation of the sci-fi series Dune crash-landed into theaters and living rooms in October 2021, and the crowd went wild. The First Ancestor (funding on Kickstarter 2/1-2/17)ģ. Most of the time, he can be found curled up with a good book at home with his wife and two cats, Zelda and Abenthy.Ģ. He has earned an MA in creative writing and has previously written as a ghostwriter.Īlways drawn to the outdoors, he ventures out into nature whenever he can to indulge in his hobbies of hiking and photography. previous 1 2 next sort by previous 1 2 next Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Rosell Average rating 4.21 3,947 ratings 558 reviews shelved 19,691 times Showing 30 distinct works. Rosell is the author of Legend of Tal, Ranger of the Titan Wilds, The Runewar Saga, The Famine Cycle, and Godslayer Rising. Rosell (Author of A King's Bargain) Books by J.D.L. She soon finds that her secret ability could be the key to saving an entire nation. A battle, a betrayal, and a horrific revelation force Raine to enter the citadel and live among the Draoihn. All her life she has hidden, lied, and run to save her skin, and she’s made some spectacularly bad choices along the way.īut it is a rare act of kindness-rescuing an injured woman in the snow-that becomes the most dangerous decision Raine has ever made.īecause the woman is fleeing from Redwinter, the fortress-monastery of the Draoihn, warrior magicians who answer to no king, and who will stop at nothing to reclaim what she’s stolen. Raine can see-and speak-to the dead, a gift that comes with a death sentence. St Joseph's University (Brooklyn Voices Series)įrom the author of the critically-acclaimed Blackwing trilogy comes Ed McDonald's Daughter of Redwinter, the first of a brilliant fantasy series about how one choice can change a universe. To be sure, companies need profits to survive, and our current stage of capitalism has delivered wealth and innovation to many. In the face of government inaction, companies are stepping up to set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, manufacture personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, and even provide polling sites on Election Day. While we do not want companies dictating social policy and assuming public-sector responsibilities, when government rejects its basic duties, as the Trump administration is now, companies must ensure that human rights are respected and the environment is protected. She speaks at juvenile facilities, junior high schools, halfway houses, and prisons, encouraging her audiences to dream big, develop skills, and to not "waste time. In addition to her writing career, Clark is a motivational speaker. Davis's upcoming book series "The Pink Panther Clique". She has gone on to publish a total of 11 novels, and has described her genre as Thug Love fiction, a subgenre of urban fiction. While Clark's early novels were written and published while Clark was in prison, upon her release she launched a publishing company, Wahida Clark Presents Publishing Company LLC. of street lit, African American fiction icon Wahida Clark unleashes another scintillating thriller from the Thugs Universe chronicling Nina’s bid for a better life. She wrote her first novel by hand on a yellow legal pad, a practice that she has continued to this day. She began her writing career while serving time in prison, and her novels have been listed on the New York Times and Essence best-sellers lists.Ĭlark took a creative writing course while serving a 10-year prison sentence for money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud. Wahida Clark is an African-American author known for her popular Thug series novels. Thugs and The Women Who Love Them, Payback With Ya Life, The Golden Hustla I don’t even know where to start with this novel. It’s the reason she’s alive, and her family isn’t.īut as the people around her begin disappearing one by one, Mack realizes this competition is more sinister than even she imagined, and that together might be the only way to survive.įourteen competitors. All she has to do is hide, and she’s an expert at that. The prize: enough money to change everything.Įven though everyone is desperate to win-to seize their dream futures or escape their haunting pasts-Mack feels sure that she can beat her competitors. The challenge: spend a week hiding in an abandoned amusement park and don’t get caught. Tags: Fiction, Adult, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Suspense, Horror, ParanormalĪ high-stakes hide-and-seek competition turns deadly in this dark thriller from New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White. Hide exhibits a broad and unique cast of characters, each trying their best to survive the horrifying circumstances they unknowingly introduced themselves to. Please educate yourself on the content warnings for this novel before reading, as I may have missed some in my review.Ī brilliantly written horror novel that kept me interested from start to finish. Content warnings: child abuse, suicide, murder, murder of a child, attempted murder, gore // A huge thank you to NetGalley and Del Rey for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. |