![]() Although there were documents indicating the landfill’s location, current City Council members claimed they didn’t know about the site and even offered Brow an apology once the facts were revealed. (At that time, there were no state or federal regulations against this kind of dumping.)īrow gives the reader the specific time frame, location and other key elements that led to his lawsuit. In the book, he outlines how city of Atlanta officials knowingly allowed dangerous materials to be dumped at the so-called “Baby Gun Club Landfill,” throughout the 1960s and 1970s. It’s an inspiring and, at times, distressing cautionary tale about one man’s attempt to fight City Hall and win.īrow is a licensed builder and developer who has taken on the role of an environmental crusader based on his experience. ![]() ![]() Using documents, photographs, letters and other material, Brow efficiently outlines his battle to uncover efforts by government agencies to hide a toxic waste site. Illuminating and meticulously researched, Jerry Brow’s “The Concealment of the Baby Gun Club Landfill,” pulls back the curtain behind an illegal government dumping ground and one man’s attempt for justice and truth. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The two became venomous enemies, with the public siding with the more charismatic Burton, to Speke’s great envy. Burton disputed his claim, and Speke launched another expedition to Africa to prove it. When they returned to England, Speke rushed to take credit, disparaging Burton. Two years in, deep in the African interior, Burton became too sick to press on, but Speke did, and claimed he found the source in a great lake that he christened Lake Victoria. They would endure tremendous hardships, illness, and constant setbacks. Speke was a young aristocrat and Army officer determined to make his mark, passionate about hunting, Burton’s opposite in temperament and beliefs.įrom the start the two men clashed. ![]() He was also mercurial, subtle, and an iconoclastic atheist. Burton spoke twenty-nine languages, and was a decorated soldier. Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke were sent by the Royal Geographical Society to claim the prize for England. At the same time, European powers sent off waves of explorations intended to map the unknown corners of the globe – and extend their colonial empires. In the 19th century, there was a frenzy of interest in ancient Egypt. The harrowing story of one of the great feats of exploration of all time and its complicated legacy-from the New York Times bestselling author of The River of Doubt and Destiny of the Republicįor millennia the location of the Nile River’s headwaters was shrouded in mystery. ![]() ![]() The only thing is, I'm making up the questions. ![]() That a famous journalist (maybe Barbara Walters) is interviewing me. A long bio can be kind of boring, so instead I'm going to pretend What about the rest of your family? Are you close with them too? A. I always wanted a sister, but it's kind of nice being the only daughter in the family, and my brothers and I are really close. But I don't have a bad Lawn Guyland accent, I promise. I lived in Fairfield, Connecticut until the end of fifth grade and then I moved to Roslyn Heights, New York. If you think of any other questions you'd like me to answer, send me an email and ask away! Q. A long bio can be kind of boring, so instead I'm going to pretend that a famous journalist (maybe Barbara Walters) is interviewing me. ![]() ![]() has written a book that reflects the president he served - intelligent, amiable, compelling and principled. His memoir is one of the most compelling stories I've seen about what it's actually like to serve the American people for eight years in the White House - BARACK OBAMA Ben Rhodes. ![]() A compelling account of life in the Obama White House' Justin Webb, The Times 'A stylish, beautifully written political memoir' Colum McCannīen's one of the few who've been with me since that first presidential campaign. ![]() From the early days of the Obama campaign to the final hours in the Oval Office, he puts us in the room at the most tense and poignant moments in recent history. Here, Rhodes tells the full story of his partnership - and, ultimately, friendship - with a historic president. For nearly ten years, he was at the centre of the Obama Administration - first as a speech-writer, then a policy maker, and finally a close collaborator. A young writer and Washington outsider, Rhodes was plucked from obscurity aged 29. 'One of the most compelling stories I've seen about what it's actually like to serve the American people' BARACK OBAMA A revelatory, behind-the-scenes account of the Obama presidency and a political memoir about the power of words to change our world This is a book about two people making the most important decisions in the world. ![]() ![]() ![]() Holly Black and Cecil Castelluci’s Once You’re a Jedi, You’re a Jedi All the Way: a funny look at Star Trek vs. ![]() I’m more than a little bit geek, and I saw aspects of myself in more than one of these stories.Īs with any anthology, there were some stories that I liked better than others. Menu Book Review: Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd 15 August 2009 on book review, short stories, young adult booksĮdited by Holly Black and Cecil CastellucciĮditors Holly Black and Cecil Castellucci have brought together a stellar line-up of YA authors to create an outstanding collection of stories about the experience of growing up “geek.” The stories range from poignant to humorous, and hopeful to triumphant, but all reflect authentic aspects of the geek experience. ![]() ![]() All I worry about now is my weight, because I am heavy and have type II diabetes. I was lucky to get treated with Advastin and that it worked. My life is good and I have no symtoms at this time. It took me three days to accept the facts and three seconds to know I could do nothing about it but God could, so I have left it in His hands ever since and am still here in March 2013. Lucky for me there was one and I did qualify because of the level of the cancer and I jumped in with both feet.Īs I lay in my hospital bed on December 26th thinking about being dead in 6 months my mind went blank. I asked about any trials I could join so that my life might be of use if I died. ![]() He told me to forget about dying as he didn't treat with death in mind. David Michellin who would see me in January. When I woke after surgery the surgeon told me I had stage 4 ovarian cancer and about 6 months to a year to live if I did nothing. ![]() My A125 was at 350 at that point and my family doctor mentioned in passing that id it were in the high thousands they would think overian cancer but not to worry at this level. I set up an appointment with a surgeon and made a date for the day after Christmas to get it taken care of. I did that and they thought it was a cyst on my ovaiary or diviticulitis. I saw my doctor over aperopd on months and finally he suggested I get a c-scan. I spent the summer getting our new home furnished and when I started having pains in my abdomine in September I just assumed it was nerves left over. Our house burned to the ground on April 4 2008. ![]() ![]() ![]() A member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, she has also received the PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Award for Literature. Book Cover for Ordinary Love and Good Will by Jane Smiley. A Thousand Acres is the powerful, mythic story of an American farm family and the land that nourishes and consumes its members. She is also the author of five works of nonfiction and a series of books for young adults. Jane Smiley is the author of numerous novels, including A Thousand Acres, which was awarded. Ordinary Love and Good Will By: Jane Smiley Publishers Summary Winner of both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award, Jane Smileys spellbinding novel also headed best-seller lists for many months. ![]() ![]() and 23-year-old granddaughter have invaded, radiating vigor and good. Jane Smiley is the author of numerous novels, including A Thousand Acres, which was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, and most recently, Golden Age, the concluding volume of The Last Hundred Years trilogy. best-selling author Jane Smiley pens a graceful portrait of an ordinary midwestern. As both stories unfold, Smiley gracefully raises the questions that confront all families with the characteristic style and insight that has marked all of her work. Good Will portrays a father who realizes how his son has been affected by his decision to lead a counterculture life and move his family to a farm. In Ordinary Love, Smiley focuses on a woman's infidelity and the lasting, indelible effects it leaves on her children long after her departure. These exquisite twin novellas chronicle the difficult choices that reshape the lives of two very different families. Read 161 reviews from the world’s largest community for readers. ![]() ![]() ![]() The release of Robin & Batman coincides with what DC Comics is calling the "Month of Robin." Outside of this series, DC is celebrating Batman's caped companions through the print release of Robins. Alone in the dark streets of Gotham City, Dick follows instructions from Batman delivered via an earpiece, with the caped crusader feeling the need to intervene before his sidekick possibly gets injured. ![]() The first Robin describes all of the fantastical elements of his new life before the harsh reality of his situation comes into focus, as Dick swiftly kicks a large criminal in the midst of a heist. ![]() RELATED: Robin's New Foe Is the of One of Batman's Greatest EnemiesĪ preview for the series juxtaposes Dick preparing for a night of crime-fighting with him preparing for an aerial act with his parents before their passing. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She is also well liked by those in the town. She is smart and persistent as well as being helpful and loyal. Allie seems to be trying to keep busy while recuperating, however does not seem to worry as much about her ankle as you would expect a dedicated ballerina would. Allie begins to investigate to not only help Aunt Gully, but to find out who was responsible for all the nefarious goings on in Mystic Bay.Īs this is the first in a new series, we meet the main characters in Mystic Bay. ![]() One of the judges dies so it becomes a murder investigation. When the judges are poisoned with the first contestant’s entry, Aunt Gully becomes a suspect as she was alone with the food. She was selected to participate in the Memorial Day Lobster Roll competition. Her Aunt Gully, recently widowed, has opened The Mermaid Lobster Shack. Allie Larkin, a ballet dancer who has broken her ankle, has returned to Mystic Bay, Connecticut to recover. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There are three worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. Today, Lynley is a big fan of Quentin Blake 'because of his humour and very clever art work. This resource is a four page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Slinky Malinkis Christmas Crackers by Lynley Dodd. It comes as no surprise that, as a child, she adored Dr Seuss because of his 'crazy sounds and the fact that he took such liberties with the English language.' Other favourite authors included A A Milne and the fairy tales of The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen. As well as being a visual delight, these are some of the most rewarding books for children and adults to read out loud. Exuberant artwork and bouncy rhymes come together perfectly in books like Slinky Malinki and Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. There was no looking back as Lynley went on to write and illustrate her own books for children. Festive lift-the-flap fun with our favourite mischievous cat, Slinky Malilnki Young children will love discovering where. She began to work as a freelance illustrator and collaborated with author Eve Sutton on My Cat Likes To Hide in Boxes. It is Christmas Eve, and sneaky Slinky Malinki has stolen the Christmas tree decorations Lift the flaps to help find the missing tinsel and trinkets, baubles and bells, in this special board book for babies and toddlers. She went on to teach art before taking a break to start a family. Lynley Dodd graduated from the Elam School of Art in Auckland with a diploma in Fine Arts, majoring in sculpture. ![]() |