![]() Aristotle's key ideas have provoked and stimulated philosophers over many centuries, precisely because they are not cut and dried doctrines, but can be applied and interpreted and developed in various ways, still relevant to problems that confront us.Īckrill shows us how enjoyable and rewarding it is to engage in philosophical arguments with Aristotle. For having to learn a doctrine is a boring task, and specially depressing when you know that it is false but interesting arguments give pleasure and profit whether or not they really establish the alleged conclusions. To Ackrill, what really characterizes Aristotle as a philosopher is not the number and weight of his conclusions / ‘doctrines’, but the power and subtlety of his arguments and ideas and analyses. Ackrill’s aim in this book is not just to impart information, but to arouse interest in the philosophical problems Aristotle tackles, and in his arguments and ideas. ![]() ![]() This book is a highly selective and impressionistic view of/guide-book to Aristotle's philosophy. ![]()
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He grasps my elbow and guides me away from the hustle and bustle, into the darkened hallway where stretchers are stored. Prichard.” I enunciate his name more forcefully than necessary, attempting to put extra focus on the doctor part of my address. “I NDIE,” P RICHARD SAYS, STOPPING ME in the hallway on my way to Patch Alley. ![]() ![]() ![]() This final book has just reinforced that, and I truly hope the author continues this writing style/theme in further novels. This is one of my favourite series and one of the only ones I have sitting in my book shelf. The author did well to reveal everything and it didn’t feel rushed in order to fit all the content in, which I appreciated. Bestselling indie author, Laura Thalassa, just recently released the revised and edited first book, Rhapsodic, book one in the The Bargainer series, about the dark fantasy romance between siren. ![]() I couldn’t have imagined how the author was going to reveal the connections and answer all the mysteries that the previous books created. ![]() To me that is always a good read - when you get so involved in a book emotionally that you feel connections to what they are experiencing. I found myself getting very involved in the characters situations and feeling a lot of sympathy for him when he went through such hardships and had to constantly seek refuge. The adventures the character goes on, while revealing his connection with the daughters, is brilliantly done and seamlessly stitched together. I really enjoyed getting questions answered in slight hints in the beginning and having it all clearly connected by the end. My mind was quite critical in the beginning when I tried to notice the differences in writing styles, but the more I got involved in the story line, the more I began to admire the consistency across authors. Popular Crime & Action Series Expand submenu. ![]() ![]() Lucid and packed with suspense, Edogawa Rampo's stories found in Japanese Tales of Mystery & Imagination have enthralled Japanese readers for over half a century. These nine bloodcurdling, chilling tales present a genre of literature largely unknown to readers outside Japan, including the strange story of a quadruple amputee and his perverse wife the record of a man who creates a mysterious chamber of mirrors and discovers hidden pleasures within the morbid confession of a maniac who envisions a career of foolproof "psychological" murders and the bizarre tale of a chair-maker who buries himself inside an armchair and enjoys the sordid "loves" of the women who sit on his handiwork. ![]() Discover more posts about Japanese tales of mystery and. Japanese Tales of Mystery & Imagination, the first volume of its kind translated into English, is written with the quick tempo of the West but rich with the fantasy of the East. See a recent post on Tumblr from glosschi about Japanese tales of mystery and imagination. ![]() This collection of mystery and horror stories is regarded as Japan's answer to Edgar Allan Poe. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although I generally didn’t find “The Stainless Steel Rat” to be particularly funny, there was one part which had me laughing out loud, a rarity when it comes to written fiction. The novel (and, indeed, the series) is also known for being humorous. I thoroughly enjoyed the twists and turns of the plot, even though I could anticipate many of them. ![]() ![]() It also has a dash of James Bond-like spy action to spice things up. “The Stainless Steel Rat” is the first book or story I’ve read by Harrison.In brief, “The Stainless Steel Rat” is a genuinely fun story that artfully blends the detective noir and space opera genres. Although Harrison never won a major award for any of his stories or novels, he was made an SFWA Grand Master in 2008, in recognition of his entire body of work. Remarkably, the series spanned 50 years, from the first book’s publication in 1961 to the last book’s publication in 2010. “The Stainless Steel Rat” is the first in Harry Harrison’s 12-book series about con man, special agent, and detective “Slippery” Jim diGriz. ![]() ![]() ![]() This post takes a closer look at the Trickster: Native American Tales: A Graphic Collection, compiled and edited by Matt Dembicki. In this column, we examine graphic novels, including those that have been targeted by censors, and provide teaching and discussion suggestions for the use of such books in classrooms. Welcome to Using Graphic Novels in Education, an ongoing feature from CBLDF that is designed to allay confusion around the content of graphic novels and to help parents and teachers raise readers.
![]() Once again, David Rosenfelt delivers suspense and laughter in equal measure in another engaging mystery from "one of the most unforgettable voices in the genre. As much as Andy doesn't want to get involved-anything to avoid a new case-he can't help but come to the rescue of a man who'd risk everything, even his life, to reunite with his dog. ![]() ![]() In David Rosenfelts Andy Carpenter mystery, Muzzled, Andy and his beloved golden retriever, Tara, are back on the case as a favor. 'Narrator Grover Gardner returns to breathe life into listeners favorite dog-loving lawyer. The man claims his life is in danger, and that's why he disappeared. Download or stream Muzzled by David Rosenfelt, Grover Gardner for free on hoopla. ![]() But when the murdered man contacts Beth, asking for his dog back, Andy knows there must be more to the story. But when a friend asks him for a favor that involves both dogs and his lawyerly expertise, he can't say no.Īndy's friend Beth has found a stray that seems to have belonged to a murder victim-in fact, the man and two of his colleagues died in an explosion a few weeks ago. He'd rather spend his time working with the Tara Foundation, his dog rescue organization, and being with his family and his two dogs, Tara and Sebastian. ![]() In David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter mystery, Muzzled, Andy and his beloved golden retriever, Tara, are back on the case as a favor to a friend.Īndy Carpenter is a lawyer who would rather not practice law. ![]() ![]() ![]() It’s slightly confused me and made me wonder if they were supposed to be another book but other than that the book is amazing. The only complaint I have about the book is the epilogue. ![]() It’s so rare to get a book that crosses all the boxes of good plot, good characters, lots of action, and makes you feel for the characters and this book checks them all. ![]() I would 100% recommend this book to anyone with a love of superhero’s or someone who just wants an action packed book to read. Took me a bit to warm up to the guy who reads Adrian’s chapters but eventually I appreciated how he read, too. Rebecca Solaire is a master reader and makes you feel like the characters are actually talking and not just her reading from the book (I also love that she does some sound effects). I was repeatedly shocked (in a good way) and the twists and turns of this masterful plot were so surprising I literally gasped aloud at multiple points! I felt for the characters as they went through heartbreak, betrayal, and happiness. ![]() I loved Renegades from the start but this book was something else. Marissa Meyer has once again delivered a breathtaking series. ![]() ![]() ![]() They endured hell on earth, and it did not end with the war. It is a MUST read, learn, and remember. Leave everyone and everything behind. What would you do? This book is about real people who have shown incredible courage, determination, and resilience beyond anyone's imagination. The amalgamation of both text and images within the memoir paint a piercingly clear picture of the pain afflicted upon those of Jewish heritage during World War Two. Both a child of Holocaust survivors and of immigrants, Feldman showcases what it means to hold the “Other” status and how his family, in their rejection of such a status, beat all the odds stacked against them. Many years later, The Story Keeper by Fred Feldman shares with us the story of this family, one that has been plagued with displacement and danger as a result of the atrocities of the Holocaust. The life of one family in Sokolow Podlaski, Poland in 1939 faces irrevocable trauma and suffering as German occupation brings more and more destruction. A Rich Memoir Portraying a Family’s Determination in the Face of Displacement ![]() ![]() The story line is unique, the imagery powerful, and the characters ring true. ![]() ![]() Linda Benson has ventured into what may well be completely unknown territory: a post-apocalyptic horse story. ![]() She sets out to claim one of her very own to prove the entire clan wrong about these beautiful creatures, but can she overcome each setback and convince the clan that horses can be trained? It is then that she realizes her dreams could come true, and that horses are not for hunting, but for sharing their lives with humans. She is also given a book on horse training, although almost no one knows how to read anymore. One day, a band of horses crosses her clan's path, and when her clan reaches the village where they trade their goods, Sahara learns that a band of horses lives nearby. That is, except for Sahara, but she only sees them in her dreams. For one, they gather goods left over from before the devastation to trade, and they don't remember horses. Publisher: Musa Publishing (November 2, 2011)īook Review: The Girl Who Remembered HorsesĪfter the Dark Days, the people of the world revert back to a nomadic state, living much like Native Americans did before America was colonized. The Girl Who Remembered Horses, by Linda Benson ![]() |