![]() ![]() ![]() Living alone and working at home was both stressful and isolating, Napier said. But at the same time, she didn't think she had the energy to raise a puppy. Napier said that given the likely expense of caring for the dog, she likely would not have considered adopting her. There are also indications in her bloodwork that she will soon develop diabetes and organ failure. Tasha does have some serious health problems, including cataracts. "It eliminates some barriers to pet ownership for some folks, because we also see it nowadays where veterinary care costs are quite steep in some cases, and when you have animals that have substantial health issues it can be quite a barrier to pet ownership for some people." "They essentially get to go home and have a family life and live out the remainder of their days," said Travis. When you have animals that have substantial health issues it can be quite a barrier to pet ownership for some people. ![]()
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![]() ![]() 11 & up)Īre we not men? We are-well, ask Bigfoot, as Brooks does in this delightful yarn, following on his bestseller World War Z (2006).Ī zombie apocalypse is one thing. Each of these stories offers well-developed characters, both male and female, within an interesting plot, and their brevity makes them an apt choice for reluctant teen readers. ![]() For Girl Who Hears Stones, it’s a white pebble her grandmother presents to her before heroically offering herself up to certain death to protect the rest of her tribe, in a retelling of an episode of Cree history from Saskatchewan. ![]() ![]() William clings to his lucky rock, reminded of his own childhood brush with death as he watches his father’s life slip away Rodney, a very independent teen with Down Syndrome, carries his ID card on his way to boogie-boarding with surfer pals where he is truly “One of the Boys” Taylor (who first appeared in Wild Orchid, 2005) maintains a determined hold on hope as she navigates the minefield a job interview presents to a teen with Asperger’s Syndrome. An entertaining collection of 12 varied short stories unified by a common theme: The protagonists are all hanging on to something. ![]() ![]() The Ahlbergs' books are nursery bookshelf standards and have been the recipient of worldwide acclaim and awards, including the Kate Greenaway Medal. The Funnybones books are a must for children just starting to learn to read - these funny skeletons are definitely not the scary sort!Īllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet, created many award-winning children's picture books. In the first ever Funnybones book, we are introduced to the wonderful humour and fun of the much-loved series. ![]() The classic and beloved Funnybones by children's book superstars Janet and Allan Ahlberg. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sacks began consulting at chronic care facility Beth Abraham Hospital (now Beth Abraham Health Service) in 1966. At the same institution, he went on to earn in 1958, a Master of Arts (MA) and an MB ChB in chemistry, thereby qualifying to practice medicine.Īfter converting his British qualifications to American recognition (i.e., an MD as opposed to MB ChB), Sacks moved to New York, where he has lived since 1965, and taken twice weekly therapy sessions since 1966. He also learned to share his parents' enthusiasm for medicine and entered The Queen's College, Oxford University in 1951, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in physiology and biology in 1954. During his youth, he was a keen amateur chemist, as recalled in his memoir Uncle Tungsten. ![]() When he was six years old, he and his brother were evacuated from London to escape The Blitz, retreating to a boarding school in the Midlands, where he remained until 1943. Sacks was the youngest of four children born to a prosperous North London Jewish couple: Sam, a physician, and Elsie, a surgeon. Oliver Wolf Sacks, CBE, was a British neurologist residing in the United States, who has written popular books about his patients, the most famous of which is Awakenings, which was adapted into a film of the same name starring Robin Williams and Robert De Niro. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Which was surprising, because I freaking love Caldenia anyway – she is all sass, pomp and careful manipulations. I mean, totally not the motivations that I had expected and it made me like this character even more. And why she ended up being such a well-known murderess. Alongside all of this drama, there is also some wonderful more clues to Dina and Caldenia’s pasts and how they ended up where they are.įor starters, I loved finding out more about just how Caldenia managed to end up having so many bounty hunters on her tail. ![]() I might not be a fan of shows like The Bachelor in real life, but if they were like this with death and aliens… maybe I’d actually have half an interest in actually engaging with such nonsense. I mean, you get introduced to a whole range of different peoples, there is ridiculous drama and it’s just all around fun. ![]() ![]() Practical and informative, Growing California Native Plants is a valuable reference for gardeners everywhere in California and an enjoyable book simply to explore. A few California native plants have been in cultivation for a hundred years or so, but widespread consciousness of natives is relatively recent. ![]() The authors, whose combined experience spans six decades, take California’s summer-dry climate and restricted water supplies into account and provide helpful notes on companion plants and gardening with wildlife. Annuals, perennials (including ferns), bulbs, shrubs and trees are included-with about 350 species treated in detail, and many others included in charts and listings for quick reference. Lavishly illustrated with 200 new color photographs, drawings, maps, and charts, this concise and easy-to-use reference covers trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs, grasses, and vines, and includes a plant selection guide for quick reference. Greenberg has taken note of the vibrant state of today’s horticultural scene, adding plants and ideas that were little known when the book first appeared. Practical and informative, Growing California Native Plants is a valuable reference for gardeners everywhere in California and an enjoyable book simply to explore. ![]() In addition to the voluminous knowledge contributed by Marjorie G. ![]() First published thirty years ago, the long-awaited second edition of Growing California Native Plants is the ideal hands-on native plant guide for both experienced and novice gardeners. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is high school – so everything has a heightened sense of drama, but ultimately, that’s not what is so awesome about Summers’ book. What could have possibly happened to upend Perfect Parker’s perfect life?įiguring that out is what pushes this novel along and whether or not you’ll feel satisfied with the explanation for Parker’s fall from grace will be up to you. The once perfect student, cheerleading captain, and homecoming queen is potentially not going to graduate, must adhere to a strict curfew and she’s come to school hung over on more than one occasion. In Cracked Up to Be, Parker Fadley has clearly gone off the rails. ![]() I have also read her terrific zombie novel This is Not a Test, her caustic novel about high school bullies, Some Girls Are and All the Rage, a frightening look at the aftermath of sexual assault. Cracked Up to Be was her debut novel, but it’s the fourth book I have read by this talented Canadian author. Courtney Summers is one of my favourite YA writers. ![]() ![]() So take this opportunity, and supernova the shit out of it.ĭon’t let (a chance) go to waste because the reality of your dreams isn’t as pretty as you’d imagined. But at the same time, Harley must come to terms with the truth of her family and her past-and reckon with the sacrifices she made and the people she hurt in order to follow her dreams.īook Quotes: Harley in the Sky by Akemi Dawn Bowman There, she is thrust into a world that is both brutal and beautiful, where she learns the value of hard work, passion and collaboration. With parents who run a famous circus in Las Vegas, she spends almost every night in the big top watching their lead aerialist perform, wishing with all her soul that she could be up there herself one day.Īfter a huge fight with her parents, who continue to insist she go to school instead, Harley leaves home, betrays her family and joins the rival traveling circus Maison du Mystère. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Akemi at this time. ![]() The most recently released novel was Where the Lost Ones Go which was released in 2022. The first standalone was released in 2017 with the novel Starfish. Her novels have received multiple accolades and award nominations, and her debut novel, Starfish, was a William C. Akemi Dawn Bowman is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. From award-winning author Akemi Dawn Bowman comes an incisive, action-packed tale that explores big questions about technology, grief, love, and humanity. ![]() Harley Milano has dreamed of being a trapeze artist for as long as she can remember. Akemi Dawn Bowman is a critically-acclaimed author who writes across genres. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sometimes you choose to care.Ī collection of short horror stories to scare you senseless, and some to make you laugh. Sometimes you are about to watch a movie when you suddenly realize it is based on a book. This review has also been posted to: Busty Book Bimbo Perhaps for when I write a real review for the real version of this book, the only one that counts, the only one that should be bought and gifted to any young person seeking his or her gateway drug into the realm of the macabre. ![]() I was going to rant here about our ill-conceived, often hypocritical efforts to "protect" our children and censor their reading materials, but I'll save that for another day. ![]() Who thought this was a good idea? I'm incensed, especially for all the kids who might pick up this book expecting to have the bejeebers scared out of them and wind up merely bored or slightly amused. Without Gammell's drawings, this collection loses its bloody, beating heart and is barely worth the paper it's printed on. ![]() You don't mess with perfection and genius. The reason the original 1981 edition became an instant classic and a frequently challenged book in schools and libraries was for Stephen Gammell's ghoulish and nightmarish artwork. To say that it's been sanitized for safe consumption is an understatement. My edition is the 2010 "updated" version published by Harper Collins with new illustrations by Brett Helquist. I'm not giving any stars here, only a warning: beware which edition of this collection you choose, for if you choose unwisely, you will be sorely ripped off in more ways than one. ![]() ![]() I love finding flawed characters who make us feel we aren’t alone in the world. I’m a sucker for any character who is a bit different. To be honest, I didn’t think I would become so attached to her (or this book, for that matter), but I ended up feeling very emotional closing the last few chapters and saying goodbye to In A Thousand Different Ways. Of course, her ability makes her stand out from other characters but I also loved her journey from scared child, to navigating a challenging family, and finally making her own way in the world. ![]() ![]() Speaking of unique, I found Alice to totally sit in this category. I feel like she has found the perfect balance between adding something unique to her stories and keeping the plot more realistic, for those who enjoy that angle more. However, I really got back into her books in the last two years and now I love when she adds something like this. ![]() There was a time when I didn’t enjoy that and started to move away from her as an author. ![]() This impacts the rest of her life, both negatively and positively.Ĭecelia Ahern often injects more magical elements into her books. The blurb doesn’t give much away so, to give this review a bit more context, the main premise is that at eight years old, Alice discovers can see a colourful aura for everyone she meets. Cecelia Ahern has stolen my heart with another wonderful book. ![]() |