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This guide contains recommended books for young adults between the ages of 13 and 21.The goals of this guide is to encourage young people to read.Young adult don't really hate to read, they just say, "I don't like reading", "this book is so boring", they just haven't found the right book to read, this recommendations below might give them some new ideas about what to read next.There are thousands of new books published for young adults each year we pick only the best one."Twilight (series)" by Stephenie Meyer.Author. Stephenie Meyer, Publisher. Little, Brown and Company 2005-2008, Language. English, Country. United States, Genre. Romance, Fantasy, Young-Adult Fiction.Review. Twilight is a very dramatic but exciting love story between a regular, 17 year old, girl named Bella, and a gorgeous, nearly 100 year old, vampire named Edward.Bella is forced to move into the small town of Forks, with her father Charlie.There wasn't anything fancy in the town of Forks.It rains all the time, and the sun never seems to shine, this town has nothing great, until Bella finds the Edward Cullen.Once Bella finds the Edward, she can't keep thinking about them.I really enjoyed seeing Bella and Edward going through the ups and downs of their relationship, the fact that Bella and Edward have a mutant baby together just freaks me out to no end and gives me nightmares that keep me up at night.I fully recommend reading these books, enjoy this touching story that will leave you wanting more as you read into their romantic love story.Series. 1.Twilight (2005) 2.New Moon (2006) 3.Eclipse (2007) 4.Breaking Dawn (2008).Similar Books. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, Tithe by Holly Black, Eragon & Eldest by Christopher Paolini."Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson.Author. Laurie Halse Anderson, Publisher. Viking, Pages. 278 pp (Hardback), Country. United States, Genre. Fiction.Review. Wintergirls is about an 18 year old anorexic girl named Lia dealing with anorexia nervosa.She wants to be thin, so thin that she disappears and her body is breaking down and dying because of it.The book begins with the death of Lia's best friend (also suffering from an eating disorder) who dies in a motel room all by herself.Lia not only deals with her anorexia, but with a broken family and cutting problems.This was definitely another amazingly heart-wrenching book written by Anderson about a painful topic that many girls are going through every day.For all of those who have read Speak, please take a look at Wintergirls! this is one of the best Young Adults books I have read.Similar Books. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher."The Hunger Games (trilogy)" by Suzanne Collins.Author. Suzanne Collins, Publisher. Scholastic 2008-2010, Language. English, Country. United States, Genre. Adventure, Science fiction, Young adult.Review. The Hunger Games trilogy is a science fiction love story that takes place thousands of years in the future, where the United States is governed by one Capitol and divided into thirteen districts, the story is about a 16 year old girl Katniss Evergreen in a fantasy world called Panem (Latin for "bread") and who is "chosen" to fight in a to-the-death battle with other children in other districts, the winner of the Game will return with food for their district.The story is beautifully crafted and so unexpected.So many twists and turns that keeps your eyes glue to the pages.The first book was amazing it sets the story and fills us in on the history of Katniss Evergreen.The second book - has a twist in it that you don't see coming.The whole momentum of the story got slowed right down in the third book, the last couple of chapters in book 3 "Mockingjay" had me shedding tears for sure but she finally gets her happiness.I always enjoy reading a book that forces the reader to think deeper than what is simply on paper, and Suzanne Collins has mastered that with these books.The story is advertised as YA, but that doesn't mean it's suitable only for young adults.Similar Books. The Maze Runner by James Dashner, A Game of Thrones by George R.R.Martin."The Giver" by Lois Lowry.Author. Lois Lowry, Publisher. Bantam Books - 1993, Pages. 179 p.(paperback edition), Country. United States Genre. Soft science fiction, Dystopian fiction.Review. The Giver is an exceptional novel about everyday life in a community with no feelings, color, war, or pain, everything is completely organized.This book is written from the perspective of Jonas who is an 11 year-old boy and the main character of this story.He lives with his father and seems to look and act different than the other people in his community.Then all that changes for Jonas when he turns twelve and is selected to receive all the memories that the society has never known, memories that will change his life forever.I loved The Giver because the plot was very creative, the theme was magnificent, and the setting was vivid, Lois Lowry used great descriptive words to bring the book to life.It's one of the best novels to share with young people, a story that they will remember long after they have finished it.Similar Books. Messenger by Lois Lowry, Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry."Harry Potter (series)" by J.K.Rowling.Author. J.K.Rowling, Published. 29 June 1997 - 21 July 2007, Publisher. Arthur A.Levine Books (US), Bloomsbury Publishing (UK), Country. United Kingdom, Media type. Print (hardcover and paperback).Review. J.K Rowling's Harry Potter series was a brilliant work of literature and fantastic for helping younger readers build their vocabulary and learn important life lessons.For anyone who hasn't read the series and has just watched the movies, the books are a must read.For those of you who are anti Harry Potter I would like to point out some of the saving qualities of these books.First, Potter has good healthy, relationships with adults.Second, Potter has relatives and a professor who do not like him.He shows that not everyone in the world will like you but that is not a requirement to having a good life.The books encourage imagination and creativity.There are other reasons but I think that J.K.Rowling has reintroduced reading for pleasure to our young adults and that is a feat indeed.J.K.Rowlings has a fantastic imagination.Harry Potter has been translated in over 67 languages, and the last four books were the fastest selling books in history.I recommend everyone to read these books because they have something for everyone. fantasy and magic, action and adventure, monsters, romance and laughter, anyone at any age will enjoy this set.Harry Potter Series also in Best Fantasy Books of All Time Happy Reading to all.Series..1.Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (1997).2.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998).3.Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (1999).4.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2000).5.Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2003).6.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2005).7.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2007).Similar Books. The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R.Tolkien, The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S.Lewis, The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan."The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak.Author. Markus Zusak, Publisher. Knopf, USA (March 14th 2006), Pages. 550 (Hardback & Paperback), Country. Australia, Genre. Novel.Review. "The Book Thief" is the story of Liesel a German girl living near Munich during the Nazi uprising.One walks through Germany in World War II, along with Liesel and her best friend.Liesel is a orphan because her mother and brother freeze to death.The other unusual thing about the Book Thief is its narrator, Death himself.Everyone in the whole world seems to adore this book, one that actually touched me, and even made me cry more than once.Considering that the book is set in Nazi Germany, one may expect to find a bit more brutality but its lighter, its at Young Adult reading level.This book has my highest recommendation if you like stories set during World War II, if you want to read about a girl with such strength and emotion that it'll tear your heart out.Similar Books. The Messenger by Markus Zusak, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne."Percy Jackson and the Olympians (series)" by Rick Riordan.Author. Rick Riordan, Publisher. Disney Hyperion 2005-2009, Language. English, Country. United States Genre. Fantasy, Young-adult fiction.Review. If you like adventures then you will like this book.A fun, quick Young Adult read that adds adventure as well as some history about Greek mythology, an awesome series, especially for fairly competent, but possibly reluctant, readers in 8th grade and up.The main character Percy Jackson 12-year-old teenage boy who sudden finds out his world is not what he thought it was and his life is suddenly full of magic, danger, and adventure.He is also being attacked by monsters out of Greek mythology.His mother brings him to Camp Half-Blood where he learns that he is the son of a god and a hero who has to go on a quest.I liked the idea of the Greek gods being located in the western hemisphere.I thought it was clever how Riordan incorporated Greek gods into the modern world in a very clever, fun way.Constant adventure and an easy to follow storyline keeps the attention of anyone and everyone that takes the time to sit down and open it, there is no excuse not to read this book because it is totally fabulous! Once you open it, it will keep you enticed all the way until the very back cover.It's not just a best book for young adults but for everyone, even us "adults" who still enjoy the kid inside us.Series..1.The Lightning Thief - June 28, 2005.2.The Sea of Monsters - May 3, 2006.3.The Titan's Curse - May 1, 2007.4.The Battle of the Labyrinth - May 16, 2008.5.The Last Olympian - June 12, 2009.Similar Books. Harry Potter Boxed Set by J.K.Rowling, Eragon, Eldest & Brisingr by Christopher Paolini."Hush, Hush" by Becca Fitzpatrick.Author. Becca Fitzpatrick, Publisher. Simon & Schuster - 2009, Pages. 391, Country. United States, Genre. Young adult, Fantasy, Romance.Review. Hush, Hush is the story written by Becca Fitzpatrick.It is written through the perspective of the main character, Nora Grey, an average high school student going about her business as usual until her Biology teacher rearranges the class seating and places her next to the sexy, mysterious, dangerous-looking new kid, Patch Cipriano.Who is revealed to be a fallen angel with a dark connection to Nora herself.However, the reasons that Nora isn't the typical high school girl are many. she is independent, even at her age, because her mom travels a lot after her dad passed away.Her best friend Vee is obsessed with all the things Nora chooses to ignore - boys, shopping, and drama.The way the book was written was amazing.It never left you bored, or wanting to skip a few pages.I would defiantly recommend this book to girls mostly it's a romance book and it doesn't really seem to appeal to boys.Once you open the pages, you will not be able to put it down!Similar Books. The Dark Divine by Bree Despain, Torment by Lauren Kate, Nightshade by Andrea Cremer."Vampire Academy (series)" by Richelle Mead.Author. Richelle Mead, Publisher. Razorbill, Language. English, Country. United States, Genre. Young Adult, Urban Fantasy.Review. The storyline is really great, and Richelle Mead uses flashbacks of what has already occurred to keep you guessing and to help fill you in at the right moment without giving too much away.Vampire Academy tells the story of Rose a seventeen-year-old Dhampir girl, who is training to be a bodyguard for her Moroi (Moroi are mortal vampires and wield the earth's magic elements fire, water, air, earth) best friend, Vasilisa "Lissa" Dragomir.In the process of learning how to defeat Strigoi (the evil undead vampires) in St.Vladimir's Academy, Rose finds herself caught in a forbidden romance with her handsome instructor, Dimitri Belikov, while having an unbreakable bond with Lissa.The story was an overall good read, the main character is independent and funny, to be honest it was better than twilight, while Bella is weak and dependent, Rose is the exact opposite, independent and strong.I loved watching the characters grow and develop especially Rose and Lissa.Throughout the series they mature so much and it is incredibly fascinating to watch.I will say that these books are for a more mature YA audience because there is mention of some more mature topics.I would definitely recommend this series.It's definitely my favorite vampire series!Vampire Academy series..1.Vampire Academy (16 August 2007).2.Frostbite (10 April 2008).3.Shadow Kiss (13 November 2008).4.Blood Promise (25 August 2009).5.Spirit Bound (18 May 2010).6.Last Sacrifice [9] (7December 2010).Similar Books. Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine, Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill, Chosen by P.C.Cast."Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson.Author. Laurie Halse Anderson, Publisher. Farrar Straus Giroux (October 1999), Pages. 197 pp (first edition, hardback), Country. United States, Genre. Fiction.Review. Speak is a short novel packed full of tremendous emotions and that dealt with a tragic situation of 14 year old girl Melinda so realistically that it felt real.Melinda Sordino is an incoming freshman that called the police at an end of the summer party before high school started.She is friendless, outcast, because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her.After that Melinda has been speaking less and less, to her parents and to the friends who have abandoned her because she called the cops during a summer party.Her parents begin to see that something is wrong.They want to help their daughter but don't know how to.This book is very well written from a teen's perspective, you really get inside Melinda's head in this book, you really do feel Melinda's pain, you just don't know the reason behind it until the end of the book, it's just unbelievable, how good the author is at doing this, the author does a spectacular job of capturing the essence of high school.Speak is a wonderful message of hope, with touches of black humor It's a very dark story but it is still funny too.I recommend this book to all young adults.Similar Books. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.
Who would forget the talking dog Scooby, the easy go luck Shaggy Rogers and rest of the gang? Who else, but the Mystery Inc Team? They're all present this Halloween! If you may not know or if you've just woke up from a comatose stage, Scooby Doo is a famous TV series which has great story lines.Being the program with the longest episodes, the program mainly focuses on resolving the crimes in the city.Have you remembered the green van they used to ride? They call it the Mystery Inc Machine.Since then, the characters of said TV programs have immersed thousands of adults and kids alike.It's no wonder they're now available in the form of Scooby Doo Halloween costumes.Dressing like one of the characters is going to be a big bit this year.For fans out there, this is your chance to become a member of the gang even just for a night.Scooby Doo's first appearance was in 1969.And because of its cool appeal to the public, the TV program has continued up to now.It also appeared in the silver screen just recently.Aside from the high-end graphics, the costumes of the characters were the ones also appreciated by the viewers.And now that Halloween is just in the corner, many of them are planning to take on Scooby Doo as their costumes.Good thing about choosing such outfits is that they're created in many variations.This means, you have lots of options to choose from.These include Fred, the leader of the team, Velma, the genius and Daphne that fashionable red-headed gal.In the last series of Scooby Doo, there were new characters being introduced like Scooby Dum and Scrappy Doo.It's the same thing with Scooby Doo Halloween costumes.This year, the two newly introduced characters are also available as costumes.For a family that is planning to attend the party together, Scooby Doo is perfect as a theme.You can opt to dress like characters and take the whole gang to the party.You can even include your pet by dressing it like Scooby or Scrappy Doo.While anyone could play the role of Scooby, Shaggy costume best fit for a skinny guy.Shaggy by far is one of the characters who make the TV series so cool.He's the best friend of Scooby.The guy who is always hungry!So, if you don't want to miss the Mystery Inc fever this Halloween, you should be hurry in shopping since the supplies are only limited.In the past, the costumes are only available on retail stores.But because of the cutting-edge technology we have today, they are now accessible using the internet.Shopping online gives everyone the convenience since you don't need to face hassles playing tug of war with other costumers.Besides, the shipping is free.While sitting in front of your computer in your spare time, you can take a look at the costumes and choose one the best fit in your personality.Be a head turner this Halloween by wearing one of Scooby Doo Halloween costumes!
Do You Feel Ripped Off At The Car Lot?Let me be very clear.I do not believe that people at auto lots are trying to actually rip people off.I do believe that everybody from the sales person to the manager to the guy in the finance office are working very hard to make the best deal possible.They want to make the most profit they can from each sale.Your objective is, of course, to walk away with the lowest price and best value.If you do not prepare yourself for your trip to the auto lot, you are not likely to bargain effectively.Have you ever woken up the morning after a car purchase with the feeling you should have done a little better? It is pretty easy to get caught up in new car fever, and in the clever maneuvers by people at the auto lot, and get taken for, as they say, a ride.Have you ever tried to tell the car salesperson that you were just looking?If you do arrive because you just want to browse around, and you have not done any prior planning, you have to make that perfectly clear.Of course, even if you tell the sales person you are just looking, he or she will still probably follow you around.That is the job, and some auto dealers will even reprimand sales people who do not do this.Remember that you are still in control and hang onto your old car keys!Do Your Homework In Advance.If you do intend to purchase a new or used car, you should never walk in to deal without having done your homework.This is really inexcusable, especially these days.Even if you plan to purchase your vehicle from a local dealer, you can still prepare with a lot of powerful online resources.Make sure you know the lowest price range for any vehicle you want to buy.What is the actual selling price of the type of vehicle you plan to buy? This is not the sticker price, but the negotiated price these makes and models really sell for.Look at the local dealer's websites and find out if they have any "Internet" specials.Even if you want to walk the lot later, you can still ask for the Internet price.It is also very helpful to have your financing arranged in advance.You might apply through your own bank or financial institution.You may also apply on the website of local dealers.I have discovered that these pre-approval letters are not always 100 percent accurate, but they can give you more credibility and confidence when you actually start to negotiate your deal.Bypass A Lot Of The Sales Process.Do you hate the whole car buying process? A lot of us hate the sales process at auto lots.We hate the part where the salesman takes your keys, and then makes you wait while he consults with his manager.If you ask for an appointment with the Internet sales person, after having researched deals online, you may be able to bypass a lot of it.Wake Up Feeling Great After A Car Purchase.If you do your homework in advance, you will probably be a lot happier with your shiny new car purchase the next day!
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MacKayla Lane was just a child when she and her sister, Alina, were given up for adoption and banished from Ireland forever. Twenty years later, Alina is dead and Mac has returned to the country that expelled them to hunt her sister’s murderer. But after discovering that she descends from a bloodline both gifted and cursed, Mac is plunged into a secret history: an ancient conflict between humans and immortals who have lived concealed among us for thousands of years. What follows is a shocking chain of events with devastating consequences, and now Mac struggles to cope with grief while continuing her mission to acquire and control the Sinsar Dubh — a book of dark, forbidden magic scribed by the mythical Unseelie King, containing the power to create and destroy worlds. In an epic battle between humans and Fae, the hunter becomes the hunted when the Sinsar Dubh turns on Mac and begins mowing a deadly path through those she loves. Who can she turn to? Who can she trust? Who is the woman haunting her dreams? More important, who is Mac and what is the destiny she glimpses in the black and crimson designs of an ancient tarot card? From the luxury of the Lord Master’s penthouse to the sordid depths of an Unseelie nightclub, from the erotic bed of her lover to the terrifying bed of the Unseelie King, Mac’s journey will force her to face the truth of her exile, and to make a choice that will either save the world... or destroy it.
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A Letter from Author Karen Marie Moning
The Fever Series is all about seeing the truths beneath the illusions and figuring out how to deal with them—or die. While investigating her sister’s murder in Dublin, MacKayla Lane discovers that beneath the beautiful surfaces of nearly everyone and everything she encounters, there’s something else entirely. From the Fae with their deadly glamour, to the siren-call of the Unseelie king’s all-powerful book of dark magic, to Mac herself who starts out young, lovely and innocent only to end up—well, you’ll have to read Shadowfever to find that out—nothing is as it seems. When I first saw the concept art for the cover of Shadowfever, I was thrilled with how well it encapsulated the entire series in a dual design. Lift the acetate cover of Shadowfever and there’s something else beneath it: a picture of a woman whose back is to the camera (for good reasons, she doesn’t even like to look in the mirror lately) staring off in the distance at something you can’t see (and probably wouldn’t want to anyway) with a tattoo on her back of black wings, like the Unseelie king. But Mac’s human. Isn’t she?
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This book was very hard to review without spoiling anything. I can honestly say it was the most engrossing book I have ever read. From the beginning, until the very last words I was completely sucked in. In fact, I actually cried while reading the very first chapter, it was that emotional in such a short amount of time. All of the pressing issues are solved and the questions are answered. Only one major question remained at the end of the book, but the answer was something Mac decided she didn't really need to know. I don't have a problem with this as a little mystery makes things much more interesting in the end.
Mac is thoroughly tested over and over in this book, but just as she has in the past, she survives, she endures, and somehow comes out the other side stronger. She has grown so much from the girl that stepped off the plane, yet somehow never once lost who she really was at the core, despite being pulled in so many different directions. I understand now why... Read more
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I received the book on Saturday, and am currently starting it again for a MUCH SLOWER reread...
Shadowfever does answer a lot of the questions readers have had through out the series. There is only one question that wasn't answered, that sticks out in my mind, but because of the circumstances surrounding the question and answer - and Mac's acceptance of the fact she may never know and no longer NEEDS to - I don't feel I need an answer either. Vague much? Yes, but the Q&A is too spoilery.
And there is one thing I will strongly caution all the reader's against: DO NOT SKIM THE BOOK. DO NOT GO LOOKING FOR ANSWERS AHEAD. If you must, go ahead and read the last page (front and back), you'll get enough of an answer to one question to keep you satisfied not to seek answers to the rest.
The way KMM has written this last book, with each turn of the page - the theories that we've all come up with are constantly challenged and evolving and half the fun is trying... Read more
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Before I started this book, there was a big part of me that believed there was no way I could be satisfied when I was done. There were simply too many questions to be answered, too many loose ends to ever tie up in a way that both made sense and appeased my need for a happily ever after. I was wrong.
There is so much packed into these pages that when I think back to the question, "Who is the beast?" it seems like a lifetime ago. It's no wonder you don't get much information from the summary, regarding what this book is about (it mostly recaps the series as a whole.) I find that even trying to talk about it in generalities reveals fantastic developments in the plot. So if you haven't read "Shadowfever" yet, I urge you to stop reading here, with my reassurance that it's a fantastic book that left me wholly satisfied and warm inside.
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The first chapter of this book shredded me. When Mac thought she had killed Barrons,... Read more
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The Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho is not just any track.In its 36th year the Raceway keeps fans happy and with the wide range of events each year.The Raceway's schedule of events offers something for every race fan and includes; Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, Junior Dragster, Pro Snowmobile and Motorcycles, High School program, NHRA Meets, Import Survival and Club Challenges.The Raceway also holds several special events throughout the year such as the Boise Roadster Show, the Oldies but Goodies Drags and the Hot Truck Nationals.A fan favorite is the annual NAPA Auto Parts Halloween Classic that gives fans five days of racing fun, trick-or-treating for kids, Air Firebird Wheelstanding Super Show and much more.Admission to most events starts at $11.00 for adults with discounts for children.Camping is available for certain events.The State Line Speedway in Post Falls is another of Idaho's best tracks.The Speedway hosts an impressive schedule of events each year that keeps fans coming back for more.There scheduled events are; Hobby Cars, Street Stocks, Road Runners, Super Stocks, ICAR Series, Winged Sprints, Vintage Racers, INSSA Series, Legends, Modifieds and Foreign Stocks.They also host special events such as Bump to Pass, Fever 4's, Demolition Derbies, Night Fever and much more.Admission varies by event with adult tickets starting around $13.00.Free camping is allowed on the grounds but no hook-ups are provided.The Suntree RV Park is a five minute drive from the Speedway and offers economical rates.Motorcycle and Kart racing fans are not forgotten.The Owyhee Motorcycle Club in Boise operates a race complex that is home to a 1/6 mile dirt oval track.The track is used by motorcycles, karts and motocross racing.The OMC offers short track racing year round with events including; Peewee racing, Motorcycle and Kart, Outlaw Cart, 4-Wheeler and Midgets cars.During inclement weather the races are moved indoors in Caldwell, Idaho.Admission to most events starts at $8.00 for adults.Since 1995 Idaho Heat Racing has been providing teens in Idaho a safe and legal venue for drag racing competition.This drag racing format gives youth the opportunity to test their skills against law enforcement and fire department teams.It also allows positive, fun interaction between teens and officers and helps to build trust and healthy relationships.Races take place at the Firebird Raceway under the supervision of the Idaho Heat Racing Club.Teens not only get hands-on supervision and instruction, but they can also earn scholarships and trophies.The Club will participate in six High School Nationals, the Club Challenge Series and other major events at the Firebird Raceway as well as participating in car shows, parades and events on high school campuses.
This year's summer blockbuster season may only just be getting into full swing, but already movie buffs are gearing up for 2012's big releases in the wake of recent leaks of big film trailers.Clearly the days of keeping movies under wraps are long gone - thanks to camera phones, YouTube and the ever-growing use of teaser clips in film marketing, Hollywood secrets seldom stay under the radar for long.Even if, like the Twilight crew, you cover the set in umbrellas.So as Harry Potter and Transformers continue to do the business at the box office this summer, anticipation for some of next summer's blockbusters is already reaching fever pitch levels.Here's a handful of 2012's must-see movies.The Dark Knight Rises The third and final instalment in Christopher Nolan's Batman series will see Christian Bale reprise his role as the caped crusader, with Michael Caine, Gary Oldman and Morgan Freeman also returning.Franchise newcomer Tom Hardy looks set to steal the show as villain Bane - he's got enough unhinged intellectualism off-screen to pull off the part, let alone when playing real-life monsters like Charles Bronson.Anne Hathaway's portrayal of Catwoman is also set to have teenage boys purring.Admittedly, they've got a mountain to climb if they are to top the late Heath Ledger's turn as the Joker in 2008's the Dark Knight - but all the signs are indicating that Nolan has saved the best for last in his franchise trilogy.The Amazing Spider-Man Considering the glowing reviews Tobey Maguire received for his portrayal of the web-slinging college student in Sam Raimi's relatively recent trilogy, Andrew Garfield has perhaps the most unenviable task of next summer's blockbuster stars.However, his strong supporting role in The Social Network and Never Let Me Go suggests that he possesses the requisite nerdy charm to make the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man his own.The Avengers In a superhero-heavy summer, The Avengers will also be vying for audiences' attention - but with Iron Man, Captain America and Thor all appearing in this comic book crossover, expectations are high.Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth will all reprising their roles from previous Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, while Scarlett Johansson and Samuel L Jackson make this the movie to beat for 2012 in terms of ensemble action.Prometheus Fans of the iconic Aliens series will be eagerly awaiting this sci-fi thriller from Ridley Scott.Originally intended as a prequel to the first movie in the series, 1979's Alien, it has since evolved to explore a standalone story - we'll be keeping our eyes trained on film news sites for updates on the possible return of the dreaded stomach-bursters.Keep checking for the latest film trailers.
This review is from: A Dialogue Against the Fever Pestilence (Extra, Series : No 52) (Hardcover)
This book is a healthy dose of wry, sly, wit. "Merry tales -- pills to purge melancholy at plague time", according to the editors, Mark Bullen and A. H. Bullen. The first edition of this work was written in 1564 by Dr. William Bullein, with later editions coming in 1573 and 1578. This text incorporates all three editions, pointing out the differences between the volumes. Although the editors have preserved the 16th century flavor of the text, I find it remarkably easy to read. The work is set as a dialogue between various characters. This seems to have been a novelty for the time, and the technique was copied by at least one later writer. From the dialogue between the characters comes a very good look at the practice of medicine in 16th century England. Dr. Bullein (or, "Bulleyn", or "Bullen" as he sometimes wrote)has "hidden nothing from you that maie be a meanes to your health". Instructions are provided for the making of ointments,... Read more
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