![]() ![]() Gradually, he becomes disillusioned with the apathetic attitude his friends adopt towards the plights of the people around them. In between parties, he also goes on a vacation with his family, during which is the only one who cares that his grandmother is dying. In the process, he attempts to find his ex-girlfriend Blair and his best friend Julian. Clay is a rich college student returning to his hometown of Los Angeles for the winter break in the 1980s, during which he reunites with his friend Trent, a successful model.Īfter the reunion, he begins a streak of wild, drug-fueled parties, where he meets and has one-night stands with various men and women. Less Than Zero is told from the first person perspective of Clay, the main protagonist. Written by aireanna pagewilson and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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![]() The artistry of Caroline Binch brings Grace to realistic life. Reinforcing their belief in Grace, her mother takes her to the grand theater where a young black woman is highlighted as Juliet in the ballet performance of Romeo and Juliet. Grace holds her head up high, pulling together all her self confidence and shows the class at tryouts that she can indeed be the best Peter Pan of the class. But, wonderfully, Grace has two very strong mentors, her mother and grand mother who never doubt Grace's dreams and abilities. She is told she is NOT a boy and cannot be Peter Pan. An excellent way to show the things that hinder a young girl of her age in her time of life, her classmates strongly discourage her dream. ![]() When Peter Pan is going to be played on stage, her class strongly discourages her wish of portraying this character. ![]() She must read about the characters to properly know their story before she can accurately act it out to perfection.Īs she studies Joan of Arc, the wooden horse at the gates of Troy, a pirate who has the disadvantage of a peg leg, the famous Indian maiden Hiawatha, and Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book depicting Mowgli, she also dreams of perhaps becoming a doctor. But, first there is childhood to live through, and, at an early way, Grace acted out some of her best-loved stories. Read about Grace, a spunky, tenacious young girl who dreams many things, including the future she would like to attain as an adult. ![]() ![]() ![]() Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport is a documentary that looks at the "Kindertransport," which ferried the children to Great Britain, and what became of the children once they arrived in England. Most were adopted by British families, and many of the older boys served in the British Army, fighting against the Nazis, but the majority were never to see their birth parents again. ![]() Interspersing the interviews with original footage of. Between December of 1938 and August of 1939, some 10,000 German children gained refuge in the U.K. Director Mark Jonathan Harris provides these survivors with the opportunity of relating their experiences. However, Great Britain agreed to permit Jewish children between the ages of 5 and 17 to come to the U.K. Few nations were willing to accept the large numbers of German Jews who now wished to expatriate in fear of their lives. ![]() While Hitler did not initially make clear his plans for a genocide of Germany's Jews, he openly stated his desire that Germany be free of Jews. On November 9, 1938, Adolph Hitler's ugly war against the Jews began in earnest with the "Kristallnacht," in which Nazi troops joined with angry mobs to attack synagogues, Jewish-owned businesses, and residents of predominantly Jewish neighborhoods. ![]() ![]() ![]() PragerU has also been accused of promoting anti-LGBTQ politics. Historians and political scientists have also heavily criticized PragerU's videos for containing misleading claims about topics such as slavery and racism in the USA, immigration, and the history of fascism. Many of PragerU's videos contain misleading or factually incorrect information promoting climate change denial. It was co-founded in 2009 by Allen Estrin and talk show host Dennis Prager.ĭespite the name, short for Prager University, PragerU is not an academic institution and does not hold classes or grant diplomas. ![]() PragerU is an American advocacy group that creates videos and content to promote a conservative viewpoint on various political, economic, and sociological topics. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "This plan is on a scale not seen since the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965," he said, adding: "This is a genuine military and civilian combined national effort."Īn 89-year-old St John Ambulance volunteer who was on duty for the late Queen's coronation said he remembers her crowning ceremony as "joyful" as he predicts she will be a "hard act to follow" for the King.ĭerek Williams has met Elizabeth several times over the past 70 years through his volunteering work and being made an MBE, as well as attending garden parties at Buckingham Palace with the service. Meanwhile, his son, Marine Patch Reehal, is part of the marching contingent.īrig Patrick, a commander normally based in Aldershot, Hampshire, said that on an average day preparing for the coronation he oversees the movement of thousands of personnel and the serving of more than 30,000 meals. The King's Coronation will involve Britain's biggest ceremonial military operation since the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965, the army officer in charge of logistics has said.īrigadier Patrick Reehal is responsible for coordinating thousands of armed forces personnel involved in the ceremony, and ensuring their access to transport and food provision runs smoothly throughout.Īs part of a family with military lineage dating back more than 150 years, he is being assisted by his brother, Lieutenant Colonel Ben Reehal, who serves as the commanding officer of 27 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps. ![]() ![]() ![]() Stella from Five Feet Apart craves control. But they can be rigid in their views, and their drive for perfection can overwhelm them. ![]() Ones are total perfectionists with a strong sense of right and wrong. To figure out your Enneagram type you can find more info here or click here to take the test. What Books Your Enneagram Type is Telling You to Read Next If you know your Enneagram type, read on to find a book rec perfectly tailored to you! If you’re still mystified by all these numbers, these books will help you find your best fit. I find good systems to be very comforting. It can be genuinely helpful in understanding where other people are coming from.It’s expansive! There are nine types, three subtypes for each, and two possible wings for each.Yes, you can take a test, but ultimately you choose which type best describes you. ![]() But one test stands out from the others: the Enneagram. Zodiac, Myers-Briggs, Hogwarts house-I’ve thought about them way too much, and I have long answers about where I fit in each one and why. ![]() ![]() ![]() Those who pushed back or tried to level with her were typically asked to leave the company. ![]() Holmes expected complicity in elaborate lies, such as staging a fake laboratory to impress Vice President Joe Biden. Holmes ignored warning signs from employees who raised red flags about the technology's effectiveness prior to introducing it to patients. Her squad included two billionaire executives, a top Silicon Valley venture capitalist, and a member of President Donald Trump's cabinet. She was known for wearing black turtlenecks, a nod to Jobs, and for her ability to attract a who's who of powerful investors and board members. Related: Elizabeth Holmes surrounded Theranos with powerful peopleĪfter dropping out of Stanford University in 2003, Holmes started Theranos at age 19. Perhaps she thought Gates and Jobs faked it until they made it so why not her too?" Carreyrou told CNNMoney. It was an 'ends justify the means' situation. She wanted to be the second coming of Steve Jobs. ![]() She was said to have unrealistic expectations, according to Carreyrou, when it came to the startup's blood testing technology and its workers, requiring engineers to work around the clock to speed up development. Following interviews with more than 150 people, including 60 former Theranos employees, Carreyrou paints the picture of what it was like working for Holmes. ![]() ![]() ![]() He’s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know her. Shirin drowns her frustrations in music and spends her afternoons break-dancing with her brother. She’s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments – even the physical violence she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who’s tired of being stereotyped. It’s 2002, a year after 9/11, and Shirin has just started at yet another new high school. I truly loved it' – Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything From the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary YA novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. The prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. ![]() ![]() It's tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. ![]() ![]() The tale spawned two sequels (2011’s “ Pieces” is more of a tribute than a bonafide sequel, and it’s also by a completely different creative team), and this year saw the release of two excellent animated adaptations.Įveryone at Dark Knight News jumped for joy when DC Comics announced this 48 page, prestige format special back in July, but even so, I wondered what the story could be about, and asked myself whether it would finally answer the questions that left many fans bewildered at the end of the original series. ![]() The original Long Halloween is one of the most loved Batman stories of all time and is as brilliant today as it’s always been. It’s hard to believe that this week’s release, Batman: The Long Halloween Special, is the follow-up to a story that celebrates the 25th anniversary of its release this year. Letterer: Richard Starkings Review by Steve J. ![]() ![]() ![]() When I’m not writing, I love to travel, hang out with my family, binge on Netflix shows, and play with my dog, Juneau. ![]() My math concept picture book, YUM YUM, DIM SUM! has just been acquired by Charlesbridge Publishing, and I’m currently working on my first middle grade novel. “The Elephant Queen” which appeared in the February issue of Faces, received a Letter of Merit in the 2013 SCBWI Magazine Merit Awards. My nonfiction articles have been published in the children’s magazines “Highlights for Children”, “Faces”, “Appleseeds”, and “Muse”. ![]() GOLDY LUCK AND THE THREE PANDAS was a Junior Library Guild and a Scholastic Book Club selection, and was nominated for the 2017 Illinois Monarch Reader’s Choice Award. (Wisdom Tales Press, 2017.) and MULAN’S LUNAR NEW YEAR (Disney Worldwide Publishing, 2018). I’m the author of six picture books: OTTO’S RAINY DAY (Charlebridge Publishing 2000) CIXI, THE DRAGON EMPRESS (Goosebottom Books, 2011) SACAJAWEA OF THE SHOSHONE (Goosebottom Books, 2012), GOLDY LUCK AND THE THREE PANDAS (Charlesbridge Publishing, 2014) THE ROCK MAIDEN ![]() |