5/29/2023 0 Comments Tao te ching translated![]() This edition includes an introduction and notes by the well-known writer and scholar of philosophy and comparative religion, Jacob Needleman. ![]() Gia-fu Feng and Jane English’s superb translation–the most accessible and authoritative modern English translation–offers the essence of each word and makes Lao Tsu’s teaching immediate and alive. by Lao Tsu, this esoteric but infintely practical book has been translated into English more frequently than any other work except the Bible. ![]() Written most probably in the sixth century B.C. They have retained the simple clarity of the original rendering of a sometimes seemingly obtuse spiritual text, a clarity that has made this version a classic in itself, selling over a million copies. Now Jane English and her long-time editor, Toinette Lippe, have revised and refreshed the translation so that it more faithfully reflects the Classical Chinese in which it was first written, taking into account changes in our own language and eliminating any lingering infelicities. It is the source of famous Chinese sayings such as 'Those. ![]() Illustrator: FENG GIA-FU/ENGLISH JANE (TRANS)įor nearly two generations, Gia-fu Feng and Jane English’s translation of the “Tao Te Ching” has been the standard for those seeking access to the wisdom of Taoist thought. The Tao Te Ching (also called 'The Tao', 'The Dao' or the 'Dao De Jing'), by Lao Tzu, is one of the most influential books in history. Title: Tao Te Ching: Translated by Gia-Fu Feng & Jane English ![]()
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5/29/2023 0 Comments Where I Fly by K.M. Allen![]() Keywords: Austerity, Media, Gender, Welfare, Care, Social Class ![]() In this way, we argue that these public struggles over White Dee open up spaces for urgent feminist sociological enquiries into the gender politics of care, labour and social reproduction. However, we also examine how White Dee functions as a potential object of desire and figure of feminist resistance to the transformations in self and communities engendered by neoliberal social and economic policies. We detail how Benefits Street operates through forms of classed and gendered shaming to generate public consent for the government's welfare reform. To do this we locate and unpick the paradoxical desires coalescing in the making and remaking of the figure of 'White Dee' in the public sphere. Focusing on Benefits Street, and specifically the figure of White Dee, this rapid response article offers a feminist analysis of the relationship between media portrayals of people living with poverty and the gender politics of austerity. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments Tolkien the silmarillion![]() ![]() True enough, every chapter and page written in the book were all conceived by J.R.R. One of course has to keep in mind that the book has been edited by Christopher Tolkien and is not what Tolkien himself (the father) saw as a finished product. I’ve always seen ‘The Silmarillion’ as a chronicle of events, rather than a novel. It’s not just one story, but rather a series of inter-connected narratives within a whole world, whose history (from the first to the last page), spans the length of a couple thousand years. ![]() I’ve said this before: it’s dense, deep and downright intricate. ‘The Silmarillion’ might not be a very pleasant reading experience at first. Forget what you’ve read in ‘The Hobbit’ or ‘The Lord of the Rings’ (actually, it would be wise to remember everything), cleanse your mind of any thoughts, sit down and start (or try) reading ‘The Silmarillon’…Ĭomplicated book, complicated (and long) blog post. (Above: This is my last attempt in trying something like this … I promise!) ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith![]() ![]() Read on for the original Cruella de Vil origin story, but take heed: This stuff isn't for puppies. Sure, she is like Stone's take on Cruella in that she is a spiteful smart-ass with an affinity for showmanship and haute couture.īut the origin story Smith hints at is far darker than what we see in Cruella, including everything from grim descriptions of animal torture to accusations of the mass murder of humans. In Dodie Smith's original 1956 telling, The Hundred and One Dalmatians, Cruella de Vil isn't an overworked fashionista out for revenge. We've updated the following to fit the times, but kept all the great literary details in for you to enjoy.īelieve it or not, 101 Dalmatians can get way darker than puppy murder - a disturbing fact that could have made Disney's Emma Stone-starring prequel a bonafide R-rated affair. ![]() UPDATE: This article was originally published as part of Mashable's Villain Week in 2018, back when 'Cruella' was in early development and Disney+ wasn't even a thing. ![]() ![]() "Vowell.reads history with attitude, humor and sensitivity." "For those of us who''d rather harvest our history lessons from "The Simpsons" than the History Channel, Vowell is a latter-day hero.Fascinating." She is generous as she wrestles with the moral intricacies of our nation''s beginnings and how Puritan contradictions inform our sense of American exceptionalism today."The Wordy Shipmates" is more than a punk-ish twist on our brave, verbose, tortured forebears, living in their new colony like ''an ashram in the woods.''" "Vowell''s words crackle on the printed page.smart, quirky and unabashedly incendiary.Vowell is very funny. "Sarah Vowell lends her engaging voice and keen powers of observation to a work of social history.Provid a glimpse of what life was really like for the people of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the founders of Plymouth." The mixture makes her both proudly pointy-headed and forever entertaining." " a complex blend: part brilliant essayist, part pop-culture-loving comedian and a full-time unabashed history geek. ![]() 5/29/2023 0 Comments The inn at lake devine![]() ![]() ![]() However, when Natalie discovers that a friend visits the Inn each summer, she realizes that it’s a chance of a lifetime and manages to get the family to invite her to join them for the summer. ![]() Natalie’s mother sends an inquiry to the Vermont hotel inquiring about summer accommodations for her and her family, and receives a polite, but firm note back indicating that the hotel does not do business with Jews. Shocked, but intrigued, Natalie wonders about the person who wrote the note and in her own way, stages a rebellion from afar. So begins the story of young Natalie Marx and her infatuation with the Inn at Lake Devine. They had a hotel they didn’t want Jews we were Jews. It was not complicated, and, as my mother pointed out, not even personal. The setting and the characters do not disappoint and it’s surprisingly meaty given its summery feel. The Inn at Lake Devine is the perfect summer read. ![]() 5/28/2023 0 Comments Locke & key vol 6 joe hill![]() ![]() Thanks for giving me a chance to read these, Dan 2.0! When the rage of rebellion gives way to the realization that his father had once been young, been selfish and flawed, been brave and kind.been human. It's the way it shows a boy coming of age. It's about the way unconditional love mixes with guilt and pain, and turns into something beautiful and strong. It's the insightful look at a family coming together, while at the same time, falling apart. Yes, the story filled with supernatural terrors, but that's not really the thing that makes these books so special. Not the friends, not the teachers, not the parents.not even the little bird.Įveryone is significant. The thing that stands out to me about this entire series is that there are no throwaway characters. ![]() But there's also forgiveness, understanding, and healing. There are tragic deaths, unbelievable sacrifice, and gut-wrenching loss. I will say that there are unlikely (and even unlikable) heroes who step up to the plate in this volume. You'll have to find that out for yourself. ![]() No, I'm not going to ruin it by rehashing what happens. ![]() 5/28/2023 0 Comments American psycho book pages![]() ![]() The first 80-100 pages are slow and leave the reader subject to only Bateman’s phony interactions with others, his multiple-page internal monologues about bands and artists he loves (delving into their entire discographies), and, famously, his far-too-long morning routine. ![]() ![]() Many characters are speaking and being referred to, but none are referring to Bateman’s character. When going into the novel, the reader knows the main character is Bateman, but the first few pages put us in a state of confusion. While Bateman’s every thought and action in the film is seen as comedic, Ellis’s portrayal of him in the book is anxiety-inducing and horrifying.Įllis’s 400-page novel is by no means an easy, fun read, and it starts the same way it ends: ambiguous. The movie is widely quoted, has a star-studded cast, and gets the point of the book across well for its short time frame. The characters are fully represented, the dialogue nearly word-for-word, and Bateman’s toxicity and insufferable personality are extremely well-represented. Regarding book-to-film adaptations, American Psycho is one of the best. While most everyone knows Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman from the classic horror-comedy film that came out in 2000, Bret Easton Ellis’s haunting novel about Bateman reaches far deeper that an hour and a half movie ever could. Patrick Bateman has had a grip on pop culture more in recent years than ever before. ![]() 5/28/2023 0 Comments Mermaids by patty dann![]() ![]() In 1990, Richard Benjamin directed a critically acclaimed feature film adaptation of the novel, starring Cher and Winona Ryder. After completing the redrafting of the novel, Dann found a literary agent who sold the novel to Ticknor and Fields, who published it in 1986. Its plot follows a 14-year-old girl growing up. During the redrafting process, she changed the narrative perspective from third-person to first-person. Mermaids is a 1986 coming-of-age novel by American writer Patty Dann, published in 1986 by Ticknor and Fields. ![]() In 1986, while working as a secretary for A&E, she began revising Mermaids, a period piece coming-of-age novel about a teenage girl set in the 1960s, a draft of which she had submitted as her MFA thesis. Background ĭann, a graduate of the University of Oregon and Columbia University, was working as a secretary in 1984, having abandoned her career aspiration of becoming a writer. It was adapted into a feature film of the same name in 1990, starring Cher and Winona Ryder. Its plot follows a 14-year-old girl growing up with a wayward single mother in 1960s New England. ![]() Mermaids is a 1986 coming-of-age novel by American writer Patty Dann, published in 1986 by Ticknor and Fields. ![]() ![]() Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or in the wide-open spaces, there is plenty you can do to improve your life from a green perspective: Start container gardening. Its written with country lovers in mind-even those who currently live in the city. ![]() Book Synopsis Whether you want to live off the grid as part of the modern back to nature movement, or simply learn new skills that will make your home more comfortable and your garden grow, this companion to the bestseller Back to Basics, is for you! Who doesnt want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers who are very much on the grid will embrace this large, fully illustrated guide on the basics of living the good, clean life. ![]() |