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It is a coming-of-age story for Generation Z. How to grow up or even live in a world where no steady jobs are available, you can’t pay your rent and can’t afford medical or living expenses. Moreover, it touches on how to be a socially engaged artist in such a world, and more so, a woman in a post-me too world? Dijana, a daughter of working-class immigrants, tells the story of her difficult childhood and adolescence, how should became a journalist and later a writer in a society full of prejudices, glass ceilings and obstacles. How she gradually became a stereotypical ‘success story’, even though she still struggles with writing, because she can’t afford a ‘room of her own’. Dijana is a daughter of working-class immigrants, who came to Slovenia in the eighties in search of a better future. The family is building a house but is made redundant from the local factory when Yugoslavia is in the midst of an economic crisis. When her parents get divorced, Dijana, her older sister and mother struggle with basic needs. She is ashamed of their poverty, her classmates bully her because of her immigrant status, but mostly because of her being ‘white trash’. In the local school she meets teachers with prejudices against immigrants, but is helped by a librarian who spots her talent. When Dijana goes to secondary school, she moves in with her older sister who lives in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Her sister is into rave culture and Dijana starts to explore experimenting with drugs, music and dance. At the secondary school, she is again considered ‘the weird kid’, as she isn’t enough of a foreigner for other immigrant kids because she is from the country, yet she isn’t Slovenian enough for other native kids. She falls even deeper into drug addiction, fails the first year of school and has to move back to live with her mother. She takes on odd jobs to make ends meet. Whilst working as a waitress she encounters sexism and sexual violence from customers and abuse from the boss. She finishes night school and graduates. She meets many ‘lost’ people of her generation along the way, who tell her their stories about precarious, minimum wage jobs, lack of opportunities, expensive rent, etc. Dijana writes for numerous newspapers but loses or quits her job, because she isn’t allowed to write the stories she wants or because of the bad working conditions or the blatant sexual harassment. Due to the high rent in the capital, Dijana has to move to the countryside to live with her mother. She feels lonely there, struggles with anxiety and cannot write a second book, because she is constantly under pressure to make a living. She realises that she must persevere regardless of the obstacles, she must follow her inner truth and by writing about it, try to create a community of like-minded people, a community of people who support each other – all literature/art is social.
The mission of philosophy is to lead the trend of the times and history. The theoretical construction of philosophy of library science will also assume the historical responsibility of leading the development of contemporary library science theory and practice. This book takes Marx's practical materialism as the theoretical foundation, and examines the thinking mode and main issues of library philosophy, the view of practice and materialism, library dialectics, the labor of librarians and their alienation, the philosophical cultivation and creation of librarians, and such major theoretical issues including various contemporary issues, to a certain extent. Based on this, a theoretical framework based on practical materialism was attempted. This book is a comprehensive work written by the author on the basis of his works Study on Axiology of Library, Study on Ontology of Library,and Study on Epistemology of Library. It is suitable for all who care about library existence and development to read.
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Praise for the previous edition:SSLI "Honor Book," Science, Grades 7–12 category—Society of School Librarians InternationalThe immune system is crucial to the normal functioning of the human body. As the body's "military," it prevents invaders from entering and destroys those who slip past its defenses. The Immune System, Third Edition discusses the human body's fundamental defense system, from its component parts to what happens when the body's defenses are breached. Common and uncommon immune disorders are also discussed, as are potential new therapies to enhance or repair the immune system. Packed with full-color photographs and illustrations, this absorbing book provides students with sufficient background information through references, websites, and a bibliography.
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Praise for the previous edition: "Honor Book" (Science Grades 7-12 category)—Society of School Librarians International Blood, Bugs, and Plants, Revised Edition explores several core biological areas that have influenced modern forensic science. Entomology ("bugs") is a specialty that uses knowledge about insect life cycles to inform death investigations. Botany ("plants") is a specialty that looks at plant materials as evidence in cases. Occupying the largest part of this eBook, the "blood" section covers the identification of blood and body fluids (determining their origin as human or animal), DNA typing, and blood-spatter patterns. Blood, Bugs, and Plants, Revised Edition takes a look at an exciting area of forensic science. Each chapter in this fascinating eBook provides an overview that briefly introduces readers to basic concepts in forensic science, allowing them to understand how this biological science sheds light on issues in legal cases. The forensic science specialty of criminalistics is also discussed in this comprehensive resource. Chapters include: History and Pioneers Scientific Principles: DNA and Genetics Forensic Analysis: Evaluation and Identification Testing of Blood and Body Fluid Evidence Forensic Analysis: DNA Typing Forensic Analysis: Bugs and Plants The Future.
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The new activity of trans-continental civil flying in the 1930s is a useful vantage point for viewing the extension of British imperial attitudes and practices. Cultures and caricatures of British imperial aviation examines the experiences of those (mostly men) who flew solo or with a companion (racing or for leisure), who were airline passengers (doing colonial administration, business or research), or who flew as civilian air and ground crews. For airborne elites, flying was a modern and often enviable way of managing, using and experiencing empire. On the ground, aviation was a device for asserting old empire: adventure and modernity were accompanied by supremacism. At the time, however, British civil imperial flying was presented romantically in books, magazines and exhibitions. Eighty years on, imperial flying is still remembered, reproduced and re-enacted in caricature. ;
Toprak was unaware of what was going to happen when he left the house that day. Just as always, he made his way to the library which he loves so much. He chose himself some books, but an unexpected accident happened. A glass of water just went all over one of the books. Well then, it’s time to save the book! We are about to have a fun adventure with Toprak and Eda the librarian and also will learn how to mend a book.
Picture book "How bunny fell in love with the library" takes children into the place where their favourite stories live. The main character, a stuffed bunny, gets introduced to the departments of a library and to visitors of all ages who come to it and the various content it offers. With this story, children will get to know the library as a place of learning and socializing that they will be always happy to come to. But perhaps the greatest value of this picture book is in its attempt to stimulate children’s curiosity, reading, the will to travel to diverse and wonderful worlds through which stories develop ideas and imagination, but also bring calm and comfort.This picture book is also our little tribute to all the librarians who work tirelessly to bring the stories closer to children’s hearts and encourage their love of books and reading on a daily basis.
Stace’s catch when she goes magnet fishing is a vessel’s name plate. Team Turbo takes it to the town librarian, Mrs Winston, for information. Together, they uncover a mystery that includes a shipwreck, stolen gold and the founding of the Naneek Museum and Public Library.
Do you really know what’s hidden in the basement of your school? Piling dusty books into cardboard boxes doesn’t seem very hard. When the old librarian at his school asks Mathieu to do this one weekend, he agrees right away. Once he’s alone in the dark basement, however, he quickly realizes he’s made a huge mistake. To learn more about this publisher, click here: http://bit.ly/2IXavhY
A terrorist attack shocks Madrid. An injured woman in the attack is physically identical to Ana, director of the Madrid Scientific Police. In another part of the city, María, a librarian, is deeply shocked by the event. At the end of the day, Alejandra drives home and the glare of another car causes her to crash into a lamppost. A story of women friendship who support each other to overcome the challenges and difficulties they face every day.
This book is perfect for the seasoned or novice author, bookstore owner, librarian, publisher, editor or active reader. In presenting this compilation of over 2,000 thought-provoking insights related to books, it is my hope that you will harvest the messages and wisdom of those speaking from the page to, in some way, better your work and life. It is a great companion for those who participate in the creation and delivery of books, who want a recent or ancient perspective that will inspire you to clarify your purpose and achieve your potential.
A mysterious diary - a journey to the past The librarian Marla, after a head injury very sensitive for spiritual phenomenons, meets a mysterious old lady at a horse race in France. When old Mrs Copperwheat dies in her arms, she entrust Marla an old diary to safeguard. As the young woman starts to read, she feels thrilled about the contents which reach back to the Indian holocaust in the 19th century, and decides to follow its traces to Canada. There, in the breathtaking landscape of the Canadian Rockies, her adventure begins. Together with her friends, she slowly discovers the secrets of the diary, that even lead them into mortal danger and meets a handsome Native stranger ...
He’s sexy, Scottish, and too good to be true. That’s the problem. David Crogan’s got the voice, the looks, the charm, and he loves to read. Mossy Creek librarian Hannah Longstreet can’t resist that combination, though it’s the first time in years this single mom has let her guard down. She allows herself to be romanced by the handsome, if mysterious, photographer, who’s in town for a few weeks to photograph Mossy Creek’s colorful people and places. But just when she’s about to toss all caution to the wind, she finds out who he really is. And his real purpose will break her heart.
In the library of pharaoh Ramesses II there was writing above the entrance door: "the house of healing for the soul". It is the oldest librarian motto. In fact, books complete us and offer us multiple lives. They are patient and generous beings. Immobile on their shelves, with an astonishing resignation, they can wait decades or centuries for a reader. We are stories, and books are one of our possible voices (a reader is, as soon as he opens a book, an author: reading is a way of writing ourselves). In this delightful collection of historical accounts and literary curiosities, of personal reflections and memories, Afonso Cruz dialogues with several works, as many writers and all readers. This is, of course, a book for those with a book addiction.
FINALIST in the PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZEThe unthinkable is happening in Lynnwood – a village with centuries of guilt on its conscience.Who wouldn't want to live in an idyllic village in the English countryside like Lynnwood? With its charming pub, old dairy, friendly vicar, gurgling brooks, and its old paths with memories of simpler times. But behind the conventional appearance of Lynnwood's villagers, only two sorts of people crawl out of the woodwork: those who hunt and those who are prey. Reviews: 'A dark horror story set in a picturesque village. I would recommend this to fans of classic English horror as well as fans of Stephen King.' – Lucy O'Connor, Waterstones "A quintessentially British folk horror chiller, with an escalating power of dread that is rendered deftly. A new voice in British horror, that you'll want to read, has entered the field." – Adam Nevill > 'The plot line is new and exciting ... I was surprised more than once at what was happening. If you are looking for a good book, definitely pick up this one.' – Alison Mudge, Librarian, USA " … A dark journey not only of the mind, but of the soul. Mr. Brown's extraordinary talent is evident as he paints a virtual feast for the reader with eloquently chosen prose in this powerfully engaging novel." – Nina D'Arcangela 'An exciting, on the edge of your seat gothic that will have readers begging for more.' – Rosemary Smith, Librarian 'An exciting début from a new young writer with a dark imagination. Thomas Brown's beautifully written novel proposes a modern gothic forest far from the tourist trail, a place filled with strange events and eerie consequences.' – Philip Hoare. 'This book was great! I loved the author's writing style - the words flowed perfectly. Reading this was less like reading a book and more like watching the movie in my mind's eye. Fantastic!' – Laura Smith, Goodreads Reviewer
A 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile run make up the Ironman triathlon. It’s not for the faint-hearted. What possesses an overweight, thirty-something librarian who can’t swim, doesn’t own a bike and has two dodgy knees to take on the hardest one-day endurance race in the world? Can’t Swim, Can’t Ride, Can’t Run is the story of Andy Holgate’s inspirational, epic and life-changing journey to become an Ironman. Lubricant, alligators, rubber suits, blisters, pirates, extreme weather, Elvis, tragedy, romance, flesh-eating amoebas, crashes, hospital visits and perhaps the most unusual stag weekend in history all play a part in this amusing and moving tale of one normal bloke’s quest to arrive at his wedding intact. Oh yeah, that’s right, Andy is due to get married seven days after the biggest physical challenge of his life. Will he make it down the aisle in one piece?
A new uplifting and heartfelt romance for 2021 ... From the big city to a little yellow mobile library on the Isle of Skye ... When Jenna Palmer agrees to the new position of mobile librarian on the tiny Arrandale peninsular of the Isle of Skye, she knows she’s signing up for difficult working conditions and mediocre wages. But Jenna needs to get away, and a little yellow mobile library called Buttercup could be her escape to happier dreams ... However, whilst Jenna can get to grips with foggy island roads, local mermaid legends and even big purple monsters, she never expected to have to contend with a boss as grumpy as Daniel McGregor, or a young book lover as enthusiastic as his niece, Katrina. Arrandale might represent Jenna’s safe port in a storm, but could she and Buttercup also become a beacon of hope to Daniel, Katrina and the entire island community?
A charming romance about the lives and loves of people in a small Tennessee town. In the tradition of Debbie Macomber. "Hey, ya'll. Dixie Ferguson here. I run Ferguson's Diner in Angel Ridge, Tennessee. Population three hundred forty-five. It's a picturesque town in the valley of the Little Tennessee River, established in 1785. In the early days, its first families--the McKays, the Wallaces, the Houstons, the Joneses, and, of course, the Craigs--staked their claims on hundreds of acres of the richest bottom land anyone had ever seen. After all the years I've spent behind the counter at Ferguson's, I could probably tell ya'll a story about near everyone in town. But we only have so much time, so I'll narrow it down to just two for now. This is a story about coming home. It's also a story about acceptin' folks for who they are. You could say it's a story about Josie Allen, a librarian, and Cole Craig, a handyman, but I say it's a story about finding love where you'd least expect to."
Some kids refuse to read, others won’t stop – not even at the dinner table! Either way, many parents question the best way to support their child’s literacy journey. When can you start reading to your child? How do you find that special book to inspire a reluctant reader? What can you do to keep your tween reading into their adolescent years? Award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley, the passionate voice behind the Children’s Books Daily blog, has the answers to all these questions and more. She unpacks her twenty years of experience into this personable and accessible guide, enhanced with up-to-date research and firsthand accounts from well-known Australian children’s authors. It also contains practical tips, such as suggested reading lists and instructions on how to run book-themed activities. Raising Readers is a must-have resource for parents and educators to help the children in their lives fall in love with books.
About this book: When a ghost ship is spotted on the horizon one spring evening, bookseller Eleanor decides to investigate the myths and legends of Combemouth, the seaside town where she runs The Reading Room. As Eleanor digs deeper into the town’s history, she becomes intrigued by a Victorian crime report and is determined to find out what happened to a boy at the centre of the court case. As she begins to uncover the truth – aided by the vicar but somewhat stalled by the local librarian – she has a challenge on her own horizon. Daniel – her husband of six months – is determined that they give up their separate homes and find a new place together. But Eleanor adores her cottage by the sea and resists, guaranteeing that things turn a little frosty as the summer begins. A book launch, an exploding dress, some salsa-dancing pensioners and an ageing rock star make this a mystery with a difference.
