![]() Irish journalist Thomas O'Dwyer describes Delaney's wit as "wicked" and his 2001 book An Accidental Diplomat as having been, "a runaway bestseller." Delaney writes for the Irish Independent, and on an occasional basis for The Irish Times and other outlets. ![]() His next book, an account of his eight years as a diplomat, An Accidental Diplomat: My Years in the Irish Foreign Service 1987–1995 was widely discussed. The eponymous character of Mr O'Shaughnessy was, in the author's own words, "partly, but quite obviously, based on the career of the colourful Seán MacBride". O'Shaughnessy was published in 1995, and republished in 2002. Īfter leaving the diplomatic corps, he became a full-time author. He served Ireland as a diplomat from 1987 until 1995. ![]() He was Auditor of the Literary and Historical Society from 1985 to 1986. Education and career ĭelaney attended University College Dublin (UCD). ![]() According to the Irish Independent, Delaney's best-selling memoir of life as an Irish diplomat "ruffled feathers" within the Irish diplomatic corps. Eamon Delaney (born 14 July 1962) is an Irish newspaper columnist, author, editor, novelist, journalist and former diplomat. ![]()
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The white queen book series7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Currently-lives in the North York Moors, Yorkshire, England.Education-B.A., Sussex University Ph.D., Edinburgh University. ![]() With The White Queen, Philippa Gregory brings the artistry and intellect of a master writer and storyteller to a new era in history and begins what is sure to be another bestselling classic series from this beloved author. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores this most famous unsolved mystery of English history, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the missing princes in the Tower of London whose fate is still unknown. The White Queen tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who, catching the eye of the newly crowned boy king, marries him in secret and ascends to royalty. They are the claimants and kings who ruled England before the Tudors, and now Philippa Gregory brings them to life through the dramatic and intimate stories of the secret players: the indomitable women, starting with Elizabeth Woodville, the White Queen. Philippa Gregory, "the queen of royal fiction" ( USA Today), presents the first of a new series set amid the deadly feuds of England known as the War of the Roses.īrother turns on brother to win the ultimate prize, the throne of England, in this dazzling account of the wars of the Plantagenets. ![]() Gabrielle hamilton new book7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() She is a monthly columnist for The New York Times Magazine and is currently at work on her next book. Most recently, she wrote the cookbook, Prune, featuring 250 recipes from her restaurant. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef, which has been published in six languages. She has won four James Beard awards, culminating with the top honor of Outstanding Chef in 2018. Hamilton has written for The New Yorker, The New York Times, GQ, Bon Appetit, Saveur, Food & Wine, Afar, Travel and Leisure, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, Elle, and House Beautiful. Most notably, she won an Emmy for her role in Season 4 of the PBS series Mind of a Chef. She’s made numerous television appearances including segments with Martha Stewart, Mark Bittman, and Mike Colameco and was the victor in her Iron Chef America battle against Bobby Flay on The Food Network in 2008. Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef/owner of PRUNE, which she opened in New York City’s East Village in October 1999. ![]() All four stars book7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() LSU’s 37.90 just held off Florida’s 37.93 as both foursomes were faster than the previous CR of 37.97, set by Florida in winning the 2019 NCAA Championships.īrandon Hicklin, Dorian Camel, Da’Marcus Fleming and Godson Oghenebrume got the baton around the oval for the Tigers, while the Gators matched up with Ryan Willie, Jacory Patterson, PJ Austin and Robert Gregory. The final day of SEC Championships track action got off to a scintillating start Saturday in the men’s 4×100 relay as both LSU and Florida broke the collegiate record. Hibbert set the indoor CR of 17.54m (57-6½) in winning the The wind reading on Hibbert’s mark was 1.3 meters/second, under the allowable of 2.0 for record purposes. That added almost a foot to the CR of 17.57m (57-7¾) set by Keith Connor of SMU 41 years ago at the 1982 NCAA Championships. On the books, bounding 17.87m (58-7½) at the SEC Championships in round 2 of ![]() Jaydon Hibbert of Arkansas took down one of the oldest CRs Here are some moments that stood out from Conference Championships Weekend. ![]() Stars always shine under the bright lights and nothing illuminates competition more than the postseason. ![]() Weekend Recap: Collegiate Stars Alter Record Book At Conference ChampionshipsĬollegiate track & field athletes have been on another level in 2023!ĭid you expect them to slow down during Conference Championships Weekend?įrom The USTFCCCA InfoZone: Meets & Results | Records & Lists ![]() They left us everything7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() To follow Jesus means you leave everything else. He calls them to a continuous walk with Him rather than to a single act toward Him. And notice that this is not a command to a work but to a Person. Jesus calls people to Himself so they can influence others. ![]() From this invitation, we uncover a simple truth that I will expand on. ![]() He said, “Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.” (Mark 1:17). Jesus called men who were great fishermen to follow Him. They have their pole in the water, but there is no hook on the end. That way he could relax all he wanted and he would be bothered neither by man nor fish. Mark Twain is like a lot of Christians I know. He would cast the bobber in the water and lay back on the bank. People would see him sitting by the river bank and they would say, “Look, he’s fishing, don’t bother him.” So Mark Twain had the perfect solution: he would take a fishing pole, line, and a bobber, but he wouldn’t put a hook on the end. When he wanted to relax by doing nothing, people thought he was lazy, but if he went fishing he could relax all he wanted. The problem was he went fishing to relax, and catching fish ruined his relaxation, since he had to take the fish off the hook and do something with it. The story has it that Mark Twain loved to go fishing, but he hated to catch fish. ![]() Papa please give me the moon7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Was the moon bigger or smaller when it reappeared in the sky? Gross Motor/Science Activity After the Story.Was the moon bigger or smaller when Papa took it home?.How big was the moon when Papa first climbed up to it?.How did Papa finally get the moon for Monica?.Why couldn’t Papa carry the moon to Monica?.What object did Papa use first to try to get the moon?.Could Monica reach the moon – why or why not?.Try these discussion questions after reading the story, and encourage the kids to retell the story in their own words: Tell the kids to raise their arms over their head, fingertips touching like a moon, each time they hear the word “moon.” Read the story to the class and praise them when they raise their arms, whenever they hear the word moon. Point to the title and say it aloud, and then repeat with the author’s name. ![]() Show the book cover to the class and let the kids take turns calling out guesses about the story. The children hear the story learn about the waxing and waning of the moon and answer open-ended discussion questions. ![]() The following concepts are taught: the cycle of seasons, goal setting, fatherly love, and predicting events. Purpose: This lesson teaches guided reading, and language arts. Materials Needed: You’ll need a copy of Papa Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle_._ Grade Level and Duration: Elementary grades about 30 to 60 minutes. ![]() Red hill by jamie mcguire7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Miranda, a teenager who is struggling to make it to their father’s ranch-Red Hill. Scarlett, a divorcee whose so tired of being strong finds herself with untapped reserves when she can’t find her children. ![]() Nathan, a father whose disagreeable wife leaves him the day of the outbreak. ![]() Luckily for me though, while McGuire’s Red Hill is a zombie apocalyptic novel, it is more character driven and the focus is narrowed to the emotional and mental journeys our protagonists face. The whole “eating your face” off and surviving the end of the world scenarios just don’t do it for me. I’m not a huge fan of Zombie genre or post apocalyptic books. A woman looking for her daughters, a man trying to protect his only child, and a teenager and her friends trying to survive all find themselves pushed to the brink and forced to do things to that will either make them stronger…or destroy them in the end. When a small group of people find themselves at the same abandoned farm house, their fates become intertwined and their survival depends on one another. ”Ī virus is sweeping the nation, pitting man against man. Favorite Quote: “We were surviving, but everyday felt less like living. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A copious treasury of curious and useful information. Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is a most serviceable and trustworthy directory for fancy nomenclature, derived from the literary traditions and conversational habits of all Europe, in ancient and in modern times. Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable as intrinsically good, and in recommending it as a most valuable accession to every library. ![]() Daily News We have no hesitation in praising Dr. Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is extremely useful and judiciously compiled. It is really a most useful volume, with the rare attraction in a book of reference of being thoroughly readable. Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable fills a decided gap in our instructive literature. Logos Research Subscription for Schoolsĭr. ![]() Sleepy hollow the legend7/5/2023 ![]() The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a delightful musical play based on the classic story by Washington Irving. Or perhaps a headless ghost spirited him away, as legend has it. Perhaps he was the victim of a cruel prank. Perhaps Brom had something to do with his disappearance. Whatever happened to Ichabod? No one knows for sure. ![]() His hat was found trampled on the path, and the slimy remains of a pumpkin were found nearby. After his disappearance, his horse was found grazing in a nearby pasture. He left the party wondering whether he had been the target of a cruel joke by all of the partygoers. He is also frightened by tales of spirits and strange happenings in Tarry Town. ![]() ![]() During the festivities, he was humiliated by Brom Van Brunt, Ichabod’s egotistical rival. Legend has it that he is the victim of the dreaded ‘headless horseman’ who allegedly haunts Sleepy Hollow.īefore his disappearance, Ichabod had been at a party at the home of Katrina Van Tassel, a young lady with whom Ichabod was much smitten. ![]() Ichabod Crane, a well-educated teacher who comes to live in Tarry Town, meets a mysterious fate. Based on the original story by Washington Irving, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow tells the story of Tarry Town, a place where strange things happen and the townsfolk seem entranced by spirits. ![]() Isaac marion the living7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() But their grim, rotting world won't be changed without a fight. He wants to breathe again, he wants to live, and Julie wants to help him. It breaks the rules and defies logic, but R is no longer content with life in the grave. ![]() For reasons he can’t understand, R chooses to save Julie instead of eating her, and a tense yet strangely tender relationship begins. Her name is Julie and she is the opposite of everything he knows - warm and bright and very much alive, she is a blast of colour in a dreary grey landscape. He is a little different from his fellow Dead.Īmongst the ruins of an abandoned city, R meets a girl. He has no name, no memories, and no pulse, but he has dreams. ![]() |