Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Figuring Free Pdf

ISBN: 1524748137
Title: Figuring Pdf
Author: Maria Popova
Published Date: 2019-02
Page: 592

"[A] passionate and erudite pursuit of truth and beauty"—Booklist [starred]"Fans of polymath Maria Popova’s popular website, Brain Pickings, will find themselves right at home in Figuring, her audacious new work of intellectual history that focuses on the lives of a coterie of brilliant women. . . Figuring invites the reader to engage with complex ideas and challenging personalities, unearthing a wealth of material for further reflection along the way."—BookPage [starred]“The polymathic Popova, presiding genius behind brainpickings.org, looks at some of the forgotten heroes of science, art, and culture . . . she peppers thoughtful, lucid consideration of acts of the imagination with stories that, if ever aired before, are too little known . . . Throughout her complex, consistently stimulating narrative, the author blends biography, cultural criticism, and journalism to forge elegant connections: Dickinson feeds onto Carson, who looks back to Mitchell, who looks forward to Popova herself, and with plenty of milestones along the way . . . A lyrical work of intellectual history, one that Popova's many followers will await eagerly and that deserves to win her many more.” —Kirkus Reviews [starred] MARIA POPOVA is a reader and a writer, and writes about what she reads on Brain Pickings (brainpickings.org), which is included in the Library of Congress's permanent digital archive of culturally valuable materials. She hosts The Universe in Verse—an annual celebration of science through poetry—at the interdisciplinary cultural center Pioneer Works in Brooklyn. She grew up in Bulgaria immersed in music and mathematics.

Figuring explores the complexities of love and the human search for truth and meaning through the interconnected lives of several historical figures across four centuries—beginning with the astronomer Johannes Kepler, who discovered the laws of planetary motion, and ending with the marine biologist and author Rachel Carson, who catalyzed the environmental movement.

Stretching between these figures is a cast of artists, writers, and scientists—mostly women, mostly queer—whose public contribution have risen out of their unclassifiable and often heartbreaking private relationships to change the way we understand, experience, and appreciate the universe. Among them are the astronomer Maria Mitchell, who paved the way for women in science; the sculptor Harriet Hosmer, who did the same in art; the journalist and literary critic Margaret Fuller, who sparked the feminist movement; and the poet Emily Dickinson.

Emanating from these lives are larger questions about the measure of a good life and what it means to leave a lasting mark of betterment on an imperfect world: Are achievement and acclaim enough for happiness? Is genius? Is love? Weaving through the narrative is a set of peripheral figures—Ralph Waldo Emerson, Charles Darwin, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Herman Melville, Frederick Douglass, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Walt Whitman—and a tapestry of themes spanning music, feminism, the history of science, the rise and decline of religion, and how the intersection of astronomy, poetry, and Transcendentalist philosophy fomented the environmental movement.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

One Shot At Love Pdf

ISBN: B07MZ7XKNC
Title: One Shot At Love Pdf A Billionaire Single Father Romance
Falling for your new boss is the best way to mess with your sanity.

Especially if she has an overprotective brother that happens to be one of my childhood friends.

And I had to figure it out the hard way.

But she’s so damn worth it.

Beautiful and curvy, bossy and rich. The woman owns the room when she walks in. Hell, she owns everything.

And though I try like hell to avoid her, she’s going to own me too soon.

I should steer clear and just focus on my little boy, but something inside of me is waking up again.

This might be my one shot at love again.

I hope like hell I’m ready for it.

Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~ Weston

An unexpected surprise. This was a really good book but it's a bit long (hence my drop in my review). There's lots of fillers which we could probably do without.First off let me tell you how I loved that Adam was a one woman man. He hadn't been with another woman since losing his wife. I find that admirable. I find this extremely satisfying. I just read We Belong Together and I absolutely hated it. But I decided to give this author another chance. I really like him and would hate to not buy more of his books.I liked Bailey. She was a tough cookie. I loved her no nonsense attitude. I love her I AM WOMAN! HEAR ME ROAR! personality. She really rocked the woman in a man's world. I would strive to be like her. I immediately loved Adam. He was the king of sexiness. He worked with his hands. He was handy at everything he did. He worshipped his son (which I loved so much). He was an all around really great guy. With most of the books out there thriving on the bad boy persona it's hard to find a really great guy. But I found him...in Adam.I like Bailey and Adam together. Their chemistry was off the hook, hella hot. I absolutely loved their interactions. Their intimate moments were sensual, warm and inviting. Caring. I liked the premise of the story but I really liked the book. I'll admit it was long but oh so satisfying. Great job.Too many words! The story was repetitive. It would repeat situations again and again. If you read the book you would not need to have each situation explained over and over and over. 69 Chapters too many words, very little action!Not quite there for me Sorry, but this book didn't do much for me. There were no tingles, no gasps, nothing. I hurried through the book, even skimming some sections, hoping for more but, alas, I never found it. It was pretty well written, (a few grammatical errors) but just felt a little forced or something.

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Friday, March 15, 2019

The Guns of August Pdf

ISBN: 0345476093
Title: The Guns of August Pdf The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Classic About the Outbreak of World War I
Author: Barbara Wertheim Tuchman
Published Date: 2004
Page: 606

“A brilliant piece of military history which proves up to the hilt the force of Winston Churchill’s statement that the first month of World War I was ‘a drama never surpassed.’”—Newsweek   “More dramatic than fiction . . . a magnificent narrative—beautifully organized, elegantly phrased, skillfully paced and sustained.”—Chicago Tribune   “A fine demonstration that with sufficient art rather specialized history can be raised to the level of literature.”—The New York Times   “[The Guns of August] has a vitality that transcends its narrative virtues, which are considerable, and its feel for characterizations, which is excellent.”—The Wall Street Journal Barbara W. Tuchman (1912–1989) achieved prominence as a historian with The Zimmermann Telegram and international fame with The Guns of August—a huge bestseller and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Her other works include Bible and Sword, The Proud Tower, Stilwell and the American Experience in China (for which Tuchman was awarded a second Pulitzer Prize), Notes from China, A Distant Mirror, Practicing History, The March of Folly, and The First Salute.

Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time

The Proud Tower, the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Guns of August, and The Zimmerman Telegram comprise Barbara W. Tuchman’s classic histories of the First World War era

In this landmark, Pulitzer Prize–winning account, renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I: thirty days in the summer of 1914 that determined the course of the conflict, the century, and ultimately our present world. Beginning with the funeral of Edward VII, Tuchman traces each step that led to the inevitable clash. And inevitable it was, with all sides plotting their war for a generation. Dizzyingly comprehensive and spectacularly portrayed with her famous talent for evoking the characters of the war’s key players, Tuchman’s magnum opus is a classic for the ages.
 
Praise for The Guns of August
 
“A brilliant piece of military history which proves up to the hilt the force of Winston Churchill’s statement that the first month of World War I was ‘a drama never surpassed.’”Newsweek
 
“More dramatic than fiction . . . a magnificent narrative—beautifully organized, elegantly phrased, skillfully paced and sustained.”Chicago Tribune
 
“A fine demonstration that with sufficient art rather specialized history can be raised to the level of literature.”The New York Times
 
“[The Guns of August] has a vitality that transcends its narrative virtues, which are considerable, and its feel for characterizations, which is excellent.”The Wall Street Journal

The Book that Saved the World in 1962 “The Guns of August” has been called the book that saved the world. In the fall of 1962, looking at each other across the island of Cuba, the United States and the Soviet Union came nose to nose to pulling the trigger on a nuclear weapons war. United States Air Force U2 pilot Major Rudolf Anderson, USAF was shot down and killed. “Our guest has been up there for over an hour,” [Russian] Lieutenant General Stepan Grechko told a deputy. “I think we should give the order to shoot it down, as it is discovering our positions in depth.” With the commanding general, the only man authorized to order a surface-to-air missile launch, nowhere to be found, Grechko gave the order himself: “Destroy Target Number 33.” American Generals urged President Kennedy to order an attack on Cuba. The President said that one passage from Barbara Tuchman’s book gave him the courage to resist the pressure of his generals. “Your Majesty,” General Moltke said to the Kaiser, “it cannot be done” when the German army began its advance into Belgium and the Kaiser ordered Moltke to stop The trains are already in motion--and with that simple phrase, a war that took over 10 million lives was launched. I have read “Guns” several times over the years and I know how the story ends, yet I follow each decision as though it were now, each description as though it is happening, not has happened. It is an incredible story of horror, yet with examples of incredible courage. Her humor is able to shine through the darkness of the times with her characterizations of the Generals and Statesmen, Bethmann-Hollweg, “who means well feebly”, British Field Marshall Sir John French, “who knows nothing at all about the subject” and most of these are simply quotations made by other participants. Her effort was tireless, her research masterful, and her writing brilliant. I work with soldiers in the recruiting group here and I have bought and given this book to several of the sergeants hoping that it will percolate upward. It’s a command decision book and anyone who would think about war should understand the true horror of war. Not only were soldiers injured, blinded, maimed and killed, but the general population was starved so much that the Germans called the time “the turnip winter”. No bombs fell on Berlin but Germans suffered gravely. Paris was almost reached by the German armies until German General Von Kluck made one strategic mistake and presented his flank to the retreating French army. Remember too, this deals only with August, only a single month of a war that was to last four years, and to be the trigger for the next war, World War II, in which 60 million lives were lost. I believe an entire semester course should be taught using this book, not just in college, but also in high school. One thing I should mention. I speak both German and French, and read in them, so it can be a challenge with some of the reports---but, don’t give up on it. Her writing still come through, loud and clear, and clairvoyant.Stephen Joe Payne

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Monday, March 11, 2019

I've Been Thinking . . . The Journal Free Pdf

ISBN: 1984878026
Title: I've Been Thinking . . . The Journal Pdf Inspirations, Prayers, and Reflections for Your Meaningful Life
Author: Maria Shriver
Published Date: 2018-12-28
Page: 256

"I've Been Thinking. . . is one of my favorite books of all time and this journal is the perfect companion. It's a great way for us all to think about our lives."--Hoda Kotb“Maria’s book was a gift to the world; inspiring, uplifting, and empowering. This journal is yet another gift. It’s here to hold our own thoughts, our own stories, our fears and hopes and joys. Every one of us can use it to create something wonderful.” --Martha Beck Maria Shriver is the mother of four, a Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer, the author of seven New York Times bestselling books and a bestselling coloring book, an NBC News Special Anchor, and founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement. With more than 3 million followers, Shriver has an incredible platform from which to champion issues from women's empowerment to economic entrepreneurship and social justice. When she's not thinking or writing, she can be found hanging with her kids.

This inspiring, interactive journal encourages readers to explore what they've been thinking--the perfect way to start the new year.

"I've Been Thinking. . . is one of my favorite books of all time and this journal is the perfect companion. It's a great way for us all to think about our lives." -Hoda Kotb

In her instant #1 New York Times bestseller I've Been Thinking. . . , Maria Shriver shared her own insights, thoughts and prayers, and the ways she has learned to create a deeper, more spiritual and more meaningful life.

Now, Shriver has created a journal that encourages readers to write about their own lives and what really matters to them.

With an inspiring new introduction and creative, thought-provoking prompts, and complete with many of Shriver's own prayers and quotes, it's a perfect companion to I've Been Thinking. . . and gives readers the space to reflect on what a meaningful life looks like to them.

"Maria's book was a gift to the world; inspiring, uplifting, and empowering. This journal is yet another gift. It's here to hold our own thoughts, our own stories, our fears and hopes and joys." -Martha Beck

I Can’t Wait to Get Started! In this journal, Maria Shriver extends a personal invitation to each one of us. She invites us to reflect on what living a meaningful life means. In her bestselling book, I’ve Been Thinking, Maria shared her own thoughts. In this accompanying journal she invites us to embark on our own personal journey by providing us with weekly inspirations, quotes and prayers. I’ve often thought about writing my thoughts, but I just didn’t know how to get started. This journal is the tool that I’ve been waiting for. I can’t wait to get started.Nice addition to the book Was so happy to get this because i loved the book so much. It has prayers like in the book and quotes as well, there is space for your own prayers which i liked, if you love the book and like to journal then get this!Wish I would have seen this before Christmas. A must buy for next year. Outstanding!!

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