![]() ![]() In an interview with Frontier Psychiatrist, McGilchrist cites two main influences on his work: the psychiatrist John Cutting, and the Chicago psychologist David McNeill. The Master and His Emissary was shortlisted for the 2010 Bristol Festival of Ideas Book Prize, and was longlisted for the Royal Society 2010 Prize for Science Books. Other critics claimed neurological understanding of hemispheric differences falls short of supporting the sweeping conclusions the book draws about Western culture. ![]() Some critics praised the book as being a landmark publication that could alter readers' perspective of how they viewed the world. The Master and His Emissary received mixed reviews upon its publication. In part, McGilchrist's book, which is the product of twenty years of research, reviews the evidence of previous related research and theories, and based on this and cultural evidence, the author arrives at his own conclusions. The differing world views of the right and left brain (the "Master" and "Emissary" in the title, respectively) have, according to the author, shaped Western culture since the time of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, and the growing conflict between these views has implications for the way the modern world is changing. ![]() The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World is a 2009 book written by psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist that deals with the specialist hemispheric functioning of the brain. ![]()
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Mingling with life in Canada and the horror of war are the magic, ghosts, and family secrets of Poh-Poh, or Grandmother, who is the heart and pillar of the family. ![]() Third Brother Sekky, who never feels comfortable with the multitude of Chinese dialects swirling around him, becomes obsessed with war games, and learns a devastating lesson about what war really means when his 17-year-old babysitter dates a Japanese man. Adopted Second Brother Jung-Sum, struggling with his sexuality and the trauma of his childhood in China, finds his way through boxing. Sister Jook-Liang dreams of becoming Shirley Temple and escaping the rigid, old ways of China. The siblings grapple with their individual identities in a changing world, wresting autonomy from the strictures of history, family, and poverty. ![]() ( "Beautifully written?.It renders a complex and complete human world, which by the end we have learned to love."? The Boston Book ReviewĬhinatown, Vancouver, in the late 1930s and '40s provides the backdrop for this poignant first novel, told through the vivid reminiscences of the three younger children of an immigrant Chinese family. ![]() ![]() ![]() I felt like Flora falling in love with Hugh was weird because for one thing they only talked to each other three times prior to her realizing that she is in love with him and only one of those conversations did I think there could be a possibility for love. I personally was disappointed that Pilcher didn’t go with the pretending to be engaged then really fall in love storyline because I think it’s always cute and always funny. The first story of twins discovering the other and then taking the other’s place would have been a really interesting book, pretending to be engaged to someone is another really great romantic comedy plot, and then helping a widower move on and open his heart to love is yet another wonderful romantic story. It really felt like three different story types mushed together to make a hybrid story that just didn’t work in my opinion. In this book I also felt like the romance was misplaced. Part of me wonders if it’s because it takes place in Scotland like Wild Mountain Thyme and Pilcher doesn’t wax poetic about how wonderful Scotland is like she does Cornwall. ![]() Flora agrees to pretend to be Rose and complications ensue as she becomes more and more attached to the family. After her sister leaves her behind to go to Greece, Rose’s fiance shows up because the two of them were going to go to Scotland to see his ailing grandmother. SYNOPSIS: When Flora returns to London after being in Cornwall for a year, she discovers that she has a twin sister, Rose, and neither knew of the others existence. ![]() ![]() ![]() An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world.ĭrawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic commentaries, including Sunni and Shia sources, and from legal, theological, and mystical texts, The Study Quran conveys the enduring spiritual power of the Quran and offers a thorough scholarly understanding of this holy text.īeautifully packaged with a rich, attractive two-color layout, this magnificent volume includes essays by 15 contributors, maps, useful notes and annotations in an easy-to-read two-column format, a timeline of historical events, and helpful indices. ![]() ![]() This creative novel is written from a limited third-person point of view in the present tense. Today, the novel is shelved alongside science fiction, dystopian fiction, and feminist classics and is studied in universities and high schools worldwide. ![]() This includes in romantic relationships, in the workplace, and in society more generally. For example, Moldova and Saudi Arabia both of which are historically seen as locations where women are in danger of sex trafficking or are afforded few rights in comparison to their brothers, fathers, and husbands.Īlderman ensured the lasting impact of The Power in the way that she acknowledged all the ways that women are, and have been, pressed in society. The author chose to focus on a few specific places worldwide as well. It touches on topics applicable worldwide, specifically those concerning womens rights, patriarchy, and, more generally, the balance of Power in society. The Power is such an effective novel because of the way it responds to the contemporary moment. ![]() ÂThe Powerâ author Naomi Alderman answers your questions ![]() ![]() ![]() Done on purpose, since the whole point is striking when least expected. ![]()
![]() ![]() Adieu to Ballyshanny ! where I was bred and born (from Poems) - H.Across the sea ( I walked in the lonesome evening) - B. ![]() A grey rectangle like FRE indicates a particular translation (usually one set to music) exists but isn't yet available. A language code in a blue rectangle like ENG indicates that a translation to that language is available. Titles used by the text author appear in boldface. Special notes: All titles and first lines are included in this index, including those used by composers. Legend: The symbol indicates a placeholder for a text that is not yet in the database.Ī * indicates that a text cannot (yet?) be displayed on this site because of its copyright status. ![]() Texts set in art song or choral works (not necessarily comprehensive): Allingham set in Art Songs and Choral Works § Author § William Allingham (1824 - 1889) Text Collections: ![]() ![]() ![]() In order to connect with her father, she will have to do the hard work of confronting her PTSD and unresolved grief. As she connects with a new boy at school named Jasper (whose sexual orientation is also undefined) and an older female mentor, Biz’s narration occasionally turns from prose to poetry. In this lyrical story, we follow Biz as she sets out to find her lost father. As she finds herself alone, Biz may start to understand what it’s like for her father to float, “to watch and not be seen.” Worst of all, her father disappears one night while she’s at the beach. And when rumors about her sexuality start to spread around school, the Posse officially shuns her. ![]() She discovers that she may be attracted to Grace, but her sexual orientation is still a conundrum. But Biz also feels at home among her self-described “Posse” of classmates and with her best friend, Grace.ĭuring Biz’s junior year, her life starts to unravel. Biz, as she’s called by friends and family, finds comfort in his ghostly presence and indulges in his stories about her childhood and his love for her mother. ![]() In Australian author Helena Fox’s debut, How It Feels to Float, 17-year-old Elizabeth’s father still appears to her 10 years after his death. ![]() ![]() ![]() It reminded me of Supernatural, but it has his own elements in his and it was still quite different and unique as well. The fact that this was a mystery as well means that it was a perfect read for October. I absolutely loved this book! It was creepy (it was mainly about dead and rising from the dead), supernatural-ish and about superheroes. ![]() Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge-but who will be left alive at the end? Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find-aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. ![]() In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. Victor and Eli started out as college roommates-brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. ![]() |