![]() ![]() ![]() Tom Holland’s brilliant new book describes the very first “clash of Empires” between East and West. Had the Greeks been defeated in the epochal naval battle at Salamis, not only would the West have lost its first struggle for independence and survival, but it is unlikely that there would ever have been such an entity as the West at all. Yet somehow, astonishingly, against the largest expeditionary force ever assembled, the Greeks of the mainland managed to hold out. ![]() As a result of those conquests, Xerxes ruled as the most powerful man on the planet. In the space of a single generation, they had swept across the Near East, shattering ancient kingdoms, storming famous cities, putting together an empire which stretched from India to the shores of the Aegean. For seventy years, victory–rapid, spectacular victory–had seemed the birthright of the Persian Empire. Its success should have been a formality. In 480 B.C., Xerxes, the King of Persia, led an invasion of mainland Greece. You can read this before Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West PDF EPUB full Download at the bottom. Here is a quick description and cover image of book Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West written by Tom Holland which was published in. Brief Summary of Book: Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West by Tom Holland ![]()
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If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread. ![]() ![]() The characters are intriguing, endearing and provide many laugh-out-loud moments. Her beautiful descriptions delightfully evoke all the charm and culture of the South. West's magnificent writing brings the poignant story to life. ![]() ![]() On the whole, it's a joyride, if a sometimes bumpy one. Unveiling these secrets allows her a deeper understanding of her family, herself and her estranged father. West's storytelling talent shines when she's following around the fiery belles, though she has trouble getting convincingly into the head of Renata's father, Louie, and the profusion of subplots can feel overwhelming. The story flies by, loaded with grand parties, sumptuous Southern meals, multiple affairs and harrowing calamities. ![]() At the heart of the novel is Renata DeChavannes, who has a pretty full plate: a tabloid ran a story about her longtime film director boyfriend's possible on-set fling with an actress her mother and step-father died in a plane crash five months ago her father is about to marry his fourth wife (a squeaky-voiced young thang named Joie) and she's just found a letter written by her mother instructing her to ferret out her mother's “dirty secrets.” So Renata heads to her Gulf Coast Alabama hometown, where her indomitable grandmother Honora DeChavannes steadfast former nanny Gladys Boudreax and Honora's longtime friend and former actress, Isabella D'Agostina McGeehee, live. Ripe with Southern charm and sultry atmosphere, West's diverting and funny latest unravels the tangled gossamer web of an eccentric extended Southern family. /rebates/2f97800609850732fMermaids-Basement-Michael-Lee-West-00609850702fplp&. ![]() ![]() ![]() We must stock our public and school libraries, and even more importantly, our classrooms with high-interest books. If we trust Atwell and the IRA, and I certainly do, we best start spending lots and lots of money on all kinds of books. She references a study conducted by the International Reading Association that shows the single greatest indicator of academic success across contents is the amount of time young people spend reading for pleasure. ![]() Nancie Atwell, my teaching role model and hero, cites a study in her book The Reading Zone. Some of McCall’s students in her school’s media center “tasting” books they may want to read for pleasure. And what better way to facilitate reading and writing than by immersing students in tons and tons of popular fiction? I also really, really want students to take risks and experiment with using their own voices aloud and on paper. ![]() Teaching language arts is about inviting students into the humanities to explore the lives of others and to wrestle with where they belong in this world. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I was really into collecting the Deadworld comics when they were out. Besides the Romero films, two of my favorite horror movies have to be The Return of the Living Dead and Reanimator. ![]() I’ve been a fan of zombie movies/books/comics for quite a while now. Have you always enjoyed the zombie sub-genre or did you just recently amble into it? Why do you think people are crazy about zombies? Whenever I read one of his stories it makes me want to sit down at the computer immediately and start writing. And his ability to describe utterly fantastic worlds and creatures is truly awesome at times. I’ve always loved the way he merges the beautiful with the grotesque. The Books of Blood are still some of the best horror collections ever written. But if I was forced to choose just one then I guess I’d have to go with Clive Barker. The Zombie Feed: Who is your biggest literary influence, and why? Below in an interview with Ray by The Zombie Feed. Escape from Zombie City (A One Way Out Novel) by Ray Wallace has been released in Trade Paperback (the eBook is coming soon!) by The Zombie Feed Press, an imprint of Apex Publications. ![]() ![]() ![]() Peter Hatcher is sick of his little brother Fudge and his antics. Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume It’s filled with an odd-ball humor elementary kids of all ages will love. ![]() This classic chapter book follows the kids on the 30th floor. That’s just the beginning of the strange things that happen at Wayside. Instead, the builders built a 30-story building with one classroom per floor. Wayside School was supposed to be one story with 30 classrooms. We only recommend items our team loves! Classic Back-to-School Chapter Books Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar Just a heads up, WeAreTeachers may collect a share of sales from the links on this page. Looking for back-to-school picture books? Our favorites are right here. Try one or more of these 13 back-to-school chapter books to kick off the beginning of the semester! But read-alouds shouldn’t only be reserved for picture books or primary grades! A shared reading experience can bring older kids together and is a simple way to ease everyone into the year. Reading aloud to your class is a great way to build classroom community early on in the school year. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Watching his wife suffer, their safety and mental health at risk, Harry saw no other way to prevent the tragedy of history repeating itself but to flee his mother country. But from the beginning, Harry and Meghan were preyed upon by the press, subjected to waves of abuse, racism, and lies. The world was swept away by the couple’s cinematic romance and rejoiced in their fairy-tale wedding. But he soon felt more lost than ever, suffering from post-traumatic stress and prone to crippling panic attacks. The discipline gave him structure, and two combat tours made him a hero at home. He struggled at school, struggled with anger, with loneliness-and, because he blamed the press for his mother’s death, he struggled to accept life in the spotlight.Īt twenty-one, he joined the British Army. ![]() As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling-and how their lives would play out from that point on.īefore losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow-and horror. ![]() ![]() I’m listening to music and sometimes, to refresh my memory, I’m listening to Nick Hornby and me having a chat. I’m writing for an hour, I’m packing for an hour. I’ve underlined the following: “At the beginning of my writing career I reviewed a lot of fiction, but I had to pretend, as reviewers do, that I had read the books outside of space, time and self-in other words, I had to pretend that I hadn’t read them when I was tired and grumpy, or drunk, that I wasn’t envious of the author, that I had no agenda, no personal aesthetic or personal taste or personal problems.” I have no inclination to break the boundaries of space, time and self, so let me explain that, tired, grumpy and a shade hung over, I’m cobbling this together in the process of dismantling my study, book by book, file by file, paper by yellowing paper. 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Presented in twelve lessons, Ward Farnsworth systematically presents the heart of Stoic philosophy accompanied by commentary that is clear and concise.Ī foundational idea to Stoicism is that we appear to go through life reacting directly to events. See more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease-here are the greatest insights of the Stoics, in their own words. This isn’t just a book to read-it’s a book to return to, a book that will provide perspective and consolation at times of heartbreak or calamity.”- The Washington Post ![]() “Farnsworth beautifully integrates his own observations with scores of quotations from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne and others. ![]() ![]() ![]() Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all-a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors-a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR lingers long after you turn the final page."-Harlan Coben, #1New York Times bestselling author of Fool Me Once "Provocative and shocking."-Lisa Gardner, the New York Times bestselling author of Find Her How well do you know the couple next door? Or your husband? Or even-yourself? People are capable of almost anything. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!"-Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of X "Meticulously crafted and razor-sharp. ""I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. ![]() |