![]() ![]() Roach samples caffeinated meat, sniffs an archival sample of a World War II stink bomb, and stays up all night with the crew tending the missiles on the nuclear submarine USS Tennessee. ![]() At Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, in east Africa, we learn how diarrhea can be a threat to national security. She visits a repurposed movie studio where amputee actors help prepare Marine Corps medics for the shock and gore of combat wounds. Army Natick Labs and learns why a zipper is a problem for a sniper. She visits the fashion design studio of U.S. Marine Corps Paintball Team as part of a study on hearing loss and survivability in combat. Mary Roach dodges hostile fire with the U.S. ![]() Grunt tackles the science behind some of a soldier's most challenging adversaries-panic, exhaustion, heat, noise-and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them. "America's funniest science writer" ( Washington Post) Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected, and uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Lylah James brings us a very intriguing, enthralling, exciting, gripping story that centers around Alessio and Ayla. Each with their own part to play in the criminal underworld. From warring mafia families - He's the leader of the Russians, her father is the leader of the Italians. In her attempt to escape the Hell that had become her life, she inadvertently finds solace within Alessio's home. Her lies keep her alive, but they gnaw at her conscious the closer she gets with her "boss." Her past, her fear, her will to live all become tested when she begins to open herself up, and fall in love with the Brava lord. He's drawn to her, her vulnerability, and even her walls. He wants to crash them all down and get her into his bed. ![]() Lines start to blur when he realizes just how much he wants her to stay there. It was well written, and had me on the edge of my seat. This being a dark romance, you expect some uncomfortable situations. I don’t know what it is to trust anymore. I thought Alessio was only one more man who wanted to use me, hurt me, and throw me away. ![]() And that's where I struggled with my rating on this book. When I find a strange girl hiding, beaten, under my bed, I don’t let her live out of compassion. ![]() Story-line, characters, everything - It could have been a 5 star listen. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As Ellen helps Anne Marie complete her list of twenty wishes, they both learn that wishes can come true.but not necessarily in the way you expect. It's a relationship that becomes far more involving-and far more important-than Anne Marie had ever imagined. When she volunteers at a local school, an eight-year-old girl named Ellen enters her life. Anne Marie's list includes learning to knit, falling in love again, doing good for someone else. Sometimes we are so blinded by the loss that we dont see the gain, dont recognize the gift. They each begin a list of twenty wishes-things they always wanted to do but never did. ![]() On Valentine's Day, Anne Marie and several other widows get together to celebrate.hope. She owns a successful bookstore on Seattle's Blossom Street, but despite her accomplishments, there's a feeling of emptiness. At thirty-eight, she's childless, a recent widow, alone. Pp 368 hardback with paper dust jacket both in very good condition clean pages no creases white board with silver title on spineWhat do you want most in the world? What Anne Marie Roche wants is to find happiness again. ![]() ![]() Do not engage in hate speech, harassment, arguing in bad faith, sealioning, or general pot stirring. Rules Be KindĮvery interaction on the subreddit must be kind, respectful, and welcoming. This also applies to you posting on behalf of your friend/family member/neighbor. 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Resource links will direct you to Wiki pages, which we are maintaining. ![]() ![]() Please be aware that the sidebar in 'old' Reddit is no longer being updated with information about Book Clubs and AMAs as of October 2018. ![]() ![]() ![]() It's only when you start playing by your brain's rules and taking your human limitations seriously-as mini habits show you how to do - that you can achieve lasting change. They don't work because they all require you to fight against your subconscious brain (a fight not easily won). You can succeed without the guilt, intimidation, and repeated failure associated with such strategies as "getting motivated," New Year's Resolutions, or even "just doing it." In fact, you need to stop using those strategies if they aren't giving you great results. ![]() Based on the science - which you'll find peppered throughout Mini Habits - we've been doing it all wrong. Is there a scientific explanation for this?Īs I sought understanding, I found a plethora of scientific studies that had answers, with nobody to interpret them correctly. ![]() Maybe it was my prior strategies that were ineffective, despite being oft-repeated as "the way to change" in countless books and blogs. I had to consider that maybe I wasn't the problem in those 10 years of mediocre results. I was shocked again when my success with this strategy continued for months (and to this day). This "stupid idea" wasn't supposed to work. I initially committed to do one push-up, and it turned into a full workout. ![]() One afternoon - after another failed attempt to get motivated to exercise - I (accidentally) started my first mini habit. ![]() ![]() ![]() Clockwork Pile and Retrovibe’s pixel art tactical RPG Shardpunk: Verminfall.Auroch Digital and Secret Mode’s space management game Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life.Amplitude Studios SAS and SEGA’s sci-fi strategy roguelite Endless Dungeon. ![]() Fans can expect plenty of exciting new announcements and demos, including: Starting May 11, the five-day event will begin with a special showcase hosted by creators ReneeSky and GamerZakh, airing at 7:30 PM CEST / 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT. From the hottest new releases to the most anticipated upcoming strategy games, this event will feature games, demos, and discounts from over 100 games, as well as panels, talks, and gameplay streams. TactiCon 2023 lineup - 100+ games, panels, demos and more! Full details for upcoming Steam strategy convention - including announcements, panels, and more!įiresquid and Hooded Horse are pleased to announce the final lineup for TactiCon 2023 on Steam. ![]() ![]() Throughout high school and college, he and future writer Scott McCloud practiced making comics. This was the first part of a continuity-heavy four-part story arc Busiek was drawn to the copious history and cross-connections with other series. He began to read them regularly around the age of 14, when he picked up a copy of Daredevil #120. Kurt Busiek is an American comic book writer notable for his work on the Marvels limited series, his own title Astro City, and his four-year run on Avengers.īusiek did not read comics as a youngster, as his parents disapproved of them. ![]() ![]() ![]() His grandfather was a political activist who was arrested in WWII for opposing the Nazis.Īs a child, Larsson enjoyed reading and particularly enjoyed children’s authors Enid Blyton. When Larsson was older he cited his grandfather as a great influence on his writings and activities. ![]() He stayed in the village of Bjursele with his grandparents until he was 9 years of age when his grandfather passed away. ![]() The family packed up and moved to Stockholm but they left Larsson with his grandparents since there were not adequate living conditions or space. When Larsson was only a year old his father was poisoned with arsenic and was forced to resign from his position at the plant. The family was residing in the area because his father and grandfather worked at a local smelting plant. ![]() Larsson’s birth occurred in the northern Swedish city, Skelleftea. Most of Larsson’s life was spent in Stockholm and this is also the region in which he worked as a journalist as well as an independent researcher for right wing extremists. Although his books remain at the top of numerous bestseller lists, he never knew how enormously successful they would become as they were published posthumously. However, he was a well known journalist and activist. Sadly, his literary works were not known until after his death. Stieg Larsson was born on Augand left this world far too soon in November 9, 2004. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “I’ve exchanged a few messages with Chris,” Bergeron said. ![]() Shaffer, a 2022 draft pick, is participating in the rookie minicamp.īergeron said he’s looking forward to learning from the veterans, including starting right guard Chris Lindstrom. When the veterans join the rookies for minicamp and training camp this summer, Matt Hennessey, Justin Shaffer and Jalen Mayfield will join the competition at left guard. Jovaughn Gwynn, a seventh-round draft pick out of South Carolina, may compete at center and guard. You’ve got to move faster with your hands, faster with your feet.” At guard everything is happening right now. He said the most difficult part of the transition from tackle is the quickness required to play guard. “I think I’m picking it up well,” Bergeron said after practice Saturday. ![]() ![]() But, with rounding, and by gut feel as well, I'm happy to rate the series at a full Very Good 4 stars out of 5. Arithmetically, that averages out to 3-7/8 stars. Of the three novels, the first is probably the best at 4-1/2 stars, the second bringing up the rear at 3 stars, and the fourth recovering to finish with a solid 4 stars. On the whole, the series is really good with a well-reasoned world, great writing, excellent characterizations, and a nice plot. ![]() Brian McClellan's "The Powder Mage Trilogy: Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, The Autumn Republic" is a compilation of the three novels (individually published in 2013, 2014, and 2015, respectively) in his "Powder Mage" trilogy (obviously). ![]() |