![]() To keep it simple, the rogues were Diaz and Victoriano Huerta, the general who overthrew Madero and is widely blamed with having Madero killed. ![]() A number of the heroes of the revolution - Madero, Francisco Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Venustiano Carranza, Alvaro Obregon - were at times rivals in the fighting, and all of them ended up being killed by enemies. Madero in 1910, as he sought the removal of dictator Porfirio Diaz through elections, with the slogan “effective suffrage, no re-election.” Although Diaz didn’t last much longer in power, and Madero briefly reached the presidency, the next decade was one of great upheaval and confusion. The actual date marks the call to arms by Francisco I. ![]() November 20th marks the start of the anniversary of the Mexican 1910-1917 Revolution. ![]()
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6/23/2023 0 Comments Firefly lane book![]() That much is made clear when Johnny proposes to Kate and her first instinct is to tell Tully, even though they're no longer on speaking terms. And for a while, we didn't know why-but just before the part 1 finale, we witness the friendship-ending fight regarding Kate's daughter.įast forward one year, and we see that they're living separate lives, while still secretly missing each other. We've known all along that at some point best friends Tully (Katherine Heigl) and Kate ( Sarah Chalke) go their separate ways. If we remember back to the Firefly Lane season 2 part 1 finale-a good portion of our burning questions were answered! But, we also received an onslaught of new ones. (Now might be a good time to mention that this will contain spoilers, so beware!) And while we're at it, we'll also provide an overview of the Firefly Lane book and how it ends! You know, so we can really dive into the show's accuracy, which might better prepare us for what's to come with the series finale. ![]() So, as we prepare to take on Firefly Lane season 2 part 2-which airs on Thursday, April 27-we thought we'd benefit from a brief refresher on everything we know so far. While we love to live vicariously through BFFs Tully and Kate, the Netflix series is coming to a close. ![]() But if we're being honest, knowing that something sad is coming doesn't make it any easier to deal with! ![]() You probably know by now that Firefly Laneis nearing its' end. ![]() ![]() ![]() The book has lots of background helping readers understand character’s motives, and is well written. Overall the book has a good storyline and sets the foundation for the sequels that come after it. Its set in the same world as the Ranger’s Apprentice and has some connections so any fans of that series should read this book as well. The book is great for those who love reading the underdogs who use their skills and smarts to win when they are not expected to. ![]() However it does not take away from the book but helps it as it uses accurate sailing terms. The story introduces many new terms about boats and sailing for those who are not familiar and it might take some time to get used to some of the new words and remember what they mean. Using their skills they fight against the other teams at sea, As they fight other teams to win glory and a chance to prove themselves. The group of outcasts form the team the Herons. ![]() As Skandians are usually big and strong and Hal and his are not set aside and with nobody wanting to be with them they are outcasts from everyone else. The book follows Hal and his crew of outcasts a group of Skandians. The first book of the Brotherband Chronicles The Outcasts by John Flanagan, is a 434-page book set in the same world as the Ranger’s Apprentice. ![]() 6/22/2023 0 Comments Eleanor and park book cover![]() ![]() ![]() My main issue stems from the romance between Eleanor and Park. Random Reasons Why I Didn't Like This Book: In fact, I am blindsided that I didn't, saddened that I can't join the Eleanor & Park Kool Kidz Fan Club and disappointed at such a disjointed reading experience. So trust me when I say I REALLY wanted to love this book. And I get it because she is a pretty awesome person and I think she is totally lovely. What reason would I have to believe otherwise? Almost all of my friends loved this book and have sworn fealty to the Goddess of Feels and Might, Rainbow Rowell. I'm just as surprised as you are, considering I just KNEW going into Eleanor & Park that I would love it, love it, love it. Should I break out in song and dance to "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep?" One lonely star. ![]() 6/22/2023 0 Comments Lore by bracken![]() ![]() For seven years, she has pushed back dark thoughts of revenge against the man responsible for their murder, a man by the name of Wrath who has attained unimaginable power. After her family's sadistic murder by a rival bloodline, Lore escapes and vows to repay her parents' sacrifice by doing one thing - surviving. Only a handful of the original Greek gods remain, the rest replaced by the mortals who killed them and ascended. For centuries, Zeus has punished the gods with a game called the Agon, which turns them mortal for one week, and at the mercy of being hunted by those with godly ambitions. ![]() ![]() A lifetime ago, Lore Perseous left behind the brutal, opulent world of the Agon families - ancient Greek bloodlines that participate in a merciless game every seven years. From the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Darkest Minds comes a high-octane story of power, destiny and redemption. ![]() 6/22/2023 0 Comments Otherlands halliday review![]() It's an awe-inspiring journey which draws upon archeological evidence to transport the reader deep into the history of our planet. From this vantage point we can see how systems of life have come and gone on our planet, the staggered methods by which different lifeforms have evolved over time and how examining these things might show us what will happen to humankind in the future with the advent of climate change. Halliday takes care not only to highlight particular plants, microorganisms and other living creatures which look increasingly peculiar the further back we go, but how the ecosystems of different eras worked as a whole given the geological makeup and weather conditions of the time. From this vantage point the history of humans looks very small indeed. We start by viewing a specific region from 20,000 years ago and end up in a location 550 million years ago so that our own planet appears increasingly alien. ![]() ![]() It examines several eras of Earth itself to provide a guided tour which stretches back to the origins of life. ![]() “Otherlands” is like a unique combination of these different scientific surveys. I really enjoy watching nature documentaries about different animals and climates as well as science programs about the origins of the universe and the growing field of astrobiology. ![]() 6/22/2023 0 Comments The nutcracker sanna annukka![]() ![]() Her client list includes Universal Island Records, British Vogue, Apple/iTunes and Marimekko. In 2006, Sanna's work was spotted by British band Keane which led to a collaboration on their second million selling album Under the Iron Sea. Her work combines nature, childhood memories and her love of storytelling and folklore. She spent many childhood summers in Finland, and the forests, lakes and wildlife of the region remain a constant source of inspiration. Sanna Annukka is a half Finnish, half English illustrator and print maker. His novella The Sandman inspired Delibes' ballet Coppelia, whilst The Nutcracker and the Mouseking became the basis of Tchaikovsky's much-loved Christmas ballet. Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffman (1776-1822) was one of the most important writers of German Romanticism. ![]() 6/21/2023 0 Comments Worm by Erica S. Watson![]() ![]() ![]() But I found this to be a great method of starting discussion with our children about different marriage traditions around the world and across different religious beliefs as well. There were some differences in this book between how our family’s culture celebrates marriage and how it was described. Although the text is repetitive, since the book is nicely laid out and the illustrations are so appealing, it doesn’t feel as awkward or irritating as some other early reader books. Some words are difficult (tuxedo) but it’s fairly easy and has lots of repetition for early readers. ![]() The text is appropriate for the intended readers with nice large black text on a white background. Although immigration has replaced marriage equality as the hot topic of the moment, Worm Loves Worm is still a valuable addition to your library.Ĭurato’s illustrations are adorable and the simple but colorful drawings are perfect for engaging young readers. This book got a lot of attention while marriage equality was still in the news, but the buzz has died down. Will Worm and Worm ever be able to just be married? But then Cricket and Beetle and the rest all have their own ideas about what a wedding should look like. ![]() Austrian, illustrated by Mike Curato.īalzer + Bray imprint, HarperCollins Publishers, New York, 2016. ![]() 6/21/2023 0 Comments The Sea of Zemira by D.L. Blade![]() Trigger warnings: Character recounting of childhood trauma due to violence by adult character. This audiobook is intended for 18+ due to violence, sex, and language. One-click today and discover whether Nola and Lincoln can get past their distrust of each other, amidst sea monsters and dragons, and find love. Can her heart survive captivity for a week unscathed, or will she succumb to feelings she never expected? She is to be his prisoner until they reach land. The captain surprises her when he agrees to take her to the Fae queen on one condition. Her adoptive father rescued her as a child and all she’s ever known is the land beneath her feet.Ī chance encounter with Captain Lincoln, an arrogant yet handsome pirate, leaves her fearful that she’ll never make it to the Fae land alive after she’s found below deck. 58 views, 2 likes, 1 loves, 0 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from D.L. ![]() We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at 6.53. There’s just one minor problem: Nola is a siren who’s never used her tail. Buy The Sea of Zemira: An Epic Fantasy Romance by D L Blade online at Alibris. She’s tired of watching him use his power to charm and coerce all those who oppose him.īut her only hope lies across the Portland Sea, in the heart of the Fae and Elven Kingdom. In the heart of the land of Zemira lives a king-a wicked king who despises magic.įor the past 20 years, Nola has watched the king destroy everything she holds dear, and the only magic left in their kingdom is bound to the enchanted crystal of his crown. ![]() ![]() ![]() As an international speaker he has worked with the British Council and at universities and festivals all over America and Europe from Anchorage to Piacenza. He is currently the Hon Secretary of The Detection Club. The founder of Medieval Murderers and Bloody Brits, he has served on the committee of the Historical Writers’ Association and as Chair of the Crime Writers’ Association. He is the author of the Vintener Trilogy, a modern day spy thriller and the enormously popular Bloody Mary series. That led to his internationally acclaimed Templar series, at thirty-three titles, the longest crime series by any living author. In 1994 he began to write his first novel. His Death Ship of Dartmouth (Headline, 2006) was short-listed for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award, and his work has been celebrated by the fountain pen manufacturers Conway Stewart and Visconti. Michael Jecks is a prolific international novelist with over forty titles published or commissioned, six more collaborative novels, and many contributions to anthologies. ![]() |