First Farmers by Peter Bellwood7/8/2023 ![]() History, enviromental variations, and prior cultural configurations dictated many of the outcomes, some of which played a fundamental role in the large-scale genesis of human cultural and biological patterning from Neolithic/Formative times into the world of today. Jared Diamond and Peter Bellwood, Farmers and their languages: The first expansions, Science 300 (2003): 597603. ![]() I argue that agriculturalist expansion lies at the root of many of the world's major language families, although this need not imply that farmers always replaced hunter-gatherers in the biological sense. This chapter discusses some of the different outcomes that can be expected according to the differing perspectives of archaeology, linguistics, and biological anthropology. ![]() ![]() The consequences of early agricultural development in several regions of the Old and New Worlds included population growth, the spread of new material cultures and of food-producing economies, the expansions of language families, and in many cases the geographical expansions of the early farming populations themselves into territories previously occupied by hunters and gatherers. ![]()
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Gibson mona lisa overdrive7/8/2023 ![]() For starters, the protagonist from our previous book, Bobby Newmark (now know as Count Zero) is in a coma and his mind has been transferred into a virtual reality complex outside the matrix. Just like the two previous books, this one has three separate plots on a collision course with each other. With this being said, if this is the only book of the three which interests you, feel free to jump right in, but expect to be a little confused from time to time. ![]() ![]() Even though they all can be read as standalone works, I think it’s quite important to get acquainted with the world and the various recurring characters before jumping into the final chapter of a trilogy. The possibilities now seem nearly limitless, and in Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson, the third novel in the Sprawl Trilogy, we embark on a journey to realize one of the more improbable ones.īefore we proceed, I do recommend you read Neuromancer and Count Zero, the two novels before this one. The question surrounding the possibility of eternal life has surfaced time and time again throughout human history, especially since the advent of the technological age. ![]() William Gibson Embarks on the Ultimate Quest ![]() Memory man series7/8/2023 ![]() As potential witnesses start disappearing, Decker and White are inexorably pulled down a twisted tunnel of secrets, crimes, and scandal-at the end of which lies Decker’s deadliest threat yet. Mystery & Thriller / Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense Description Amos Decker the FBI consultant with a perfect memoryr eturns to solve a gruesome murder in a booming North Dakota oil town in the newest thriller in David Baldaccis 1 New York Times bestselling Memory Man series. ![]() and forces him to reckon with his future. From the author of The 6:20 Man, Memory Man Amos Deckeran FBI consultant with perfect recalldelves into a bewildering double homicide in this new thriller in David Baldacci's 1 New York Times bestselling series. ![]() Meanwhile, Decker must contend with a series of unsettling changes, including a new partner-Special Agent Frederica “Freddie” White-and a devastating event that brings Decker’s own tragic past back to the present. Who was the real target in this vicious attack? What at first seems cut and dry is anything but: Not only did the judge have more enemies than Decker can count-from violent gang members, drug dealers, and smugglers to a resentful ex-husband-but the bodyguard presents additional conundrums that muddy the waters even further. When Amos Decker is called to South Florida to investigate a double homicide, the case appears straightforward: A federal judge and her bodyguard have been found dead, the judge’s face sporting a blindfold with two eye holes crudely cut out, a clear sign that she’d made one too many enemies over her years on the bench. From the author of The 6:20 Man, “Memory Man” Amos Decker-an FBI consultant with perfect recall-delves into a bewildering double homicide in this new thriller in David Baldacci's #1 New York Times bestselling series. ![]() Stormlight archive words7/8/2023 ![]() ![]() His leading role in the war would seem reason enough, but the Assassin’s master has much deeper motives.īrilliant but troubled Shallan strives along a parallel path. Among his prime targets is Highprince Dalinar, widely considered the power behind the Alethi throne. The Assassin, Szeth, is active again, murdering rulers all over the world of Roshar, using his baffling powers to thwart every bodyguard and elude all pursuers. ![]() Expected by his enemies to die the miserable death of a military slave, Kaladin survived to be given command of the royal bodyguards, a controversial first for a low-status “darkeyes.” Now he must protect the king and Dalinar from every common peril as well as the distinctly uncommon threat of the Assassin, all while secretly struggling to master remarkable new powers that are somehow linked to his honorspren, Syl. ![]() Lost Ocean by Johanna Basford7/8/2023 ![]() The smooth, untextured pages allow for beautiful blending or gradient techniques with colored pencils or are perfect for pens, allowing the nib to glide evenly over the surface without feathering. For Lost Ocean, Johanna picked a crisp ivory paper that accentuates and complements your chosen color palette. Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest fans and newcomers alike will welcome this creative journey into an inky new world. Visit coral reefs and barnacle-studded shipwrecks, discover intricate shells and pirate treasure. ![]() ![]() Through intricate pen and ink illustrations to complete, color, and embellish, readers will meet shoals of exotic fish, curious octopuses, and delicately penned seahorses. A great adult stocking stuffer gift, from the creator of the worldwide bestsellers Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, a beautiful new coloring book that takes you on a magical journey beneath the waves With this coloring book for adults, Johanna Basford invites color-inners of all ages to discover an enchanting underwater world hidden in the depths of the sea. ![]() Vogue knitting norah gaughan7/7/2023 ![]() (Not mentioned: There’s big changes happening there, too, with Deborah Norville stepping in to host.)Īnnies Craft Festival, the first ever event from Annies, hopes to encompass ALL craft as the Publication company does. Knit and Crochet Now is a tv show that airs in most areas of the US on local PBS stations. In fact in just the knitting category, Patty Lyons, Kate Atherley, Beth Whiteside, Tabetha Hedrick and Kara herself have shared their knowledge with students. Many of the Yarn Thing podcast guests have mention being included in this educational opportunity. Later on, she attended a TNNA and met Michele Fortune, Executive Vice President of Annies, who has become her boss.Īs Editor of Creative Knitting, which is published by Annies, Kara focuses each issue on a central theme, puts out a call for submissions and approaches the designers they work with regularly, plus keeping up with trends in knitting, yarns, fashion.Īnnies also produces video as online classes. ‘Her peeps’ welcomed her, and she realized she wanted to learn more about knitting and design. Kara worked in the garment industry of New York City and found a yarn shop that drew her like Mecca. She lost interest as kids do, until about early 20’s. Kara says she began knitting at about age 12, it was her grandmother that taught her. ![]() All About Annies Craft Festival with Kara Gott Warner made for a SPECIAL Wednesday episode of the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird. ![]() The canterville ghost online7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Shocked, the Canterville ghost stood quite motionless for a moment, but then he growled angrily. I have therefore brought you this bottle of lubricator, and I will be happy to supply you with more if you require it.” With these words Mr Otis laid the bottle down, closed his door and went back to bed. It's impossible to sleep with such a noise going on outside the bedrooms. ![]() “My dear Sir,” said Mr Otis, “you must oil those chains. There, right in front of him, stood the ghost - his eyes were as red as burning coals long grey hair fell over his shoulders and from his wrists and ankles hung heavy chains. So Mr Otis put on his slippers, went to the door and opened it. It sounded like the clank of metal, and it came nearer every moment. At eleven o'clock the family went to bed and some time after, Mr Otis was awakened by a strange noise in the corridor, outside his room. The following night, all doubts about the existence of the ghost were finally removed forever. The third morning it was there, too, although the library had been locked up at night by Mr Otis himself. Washington cleaned it a second time, but the second morning it appeared again. The next morning, however, when the family came down to breakfast, they found the terrible stain of blood once again on the floor. There was a horrible storm that night, but apart from that nothing scary happened. ![]() Warriors 6 the darkest hour7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Fireheart (as he is come to be known) does train to become a Warrior, however, and by the end of the 5th volume, he is Bluestar’s deputy and chief consultant. It takes a long time for the clan to accept him as a true warrior (and some never do), and the term “kittypet” is thrown around like the harshest of all slurs. The first arch begins when a kittypet (house cat) is recruited into Thunderclan by their leader, Bluestar, after getting himself in a predicament due to his curiosity leading him out of his home and into the untamed woods. If you aren’t familiar, the Warriors books follow four clans of what we would call feral cats that battle each other, and sometimes work together towards common enemies (two-legs, dogs, rogue cats, etc.). Until I’m old and gray, I will always champion the Warriors series as one of my all-time favorites, despite the fact that the first book wasn’t published until I was 23 and they are supposedly written for 8-year-olds. ![]() Wanderlust by Elle Everhart7/7/2023 ![]() ![]() Release Date: January 17 from Atria Books I couldn’t let myself include YA since this list would balloon even more… but that won’t stop me from shouting out some honorable mentions like Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute from Brown Sisters author Talia Hibbert (her YA debut!), Lex Croucher’s A Knight’s Tale-inspired Gwen & Art Are Not in Love, and Dahlia Adler’s wonderfully titled Going Bicoastal. Truly, it was difficult to narrow down, and this is just the first half of the year. This list has new books from Kate Clayborn, Emily Henry, Taj McCoy, Christina Lauren, Tehlor Kay Mejia, and many many more. Or if you’re looking for a sharper edge to your contemporary romance, get ready for books that amp up the archetypal enemies or rivals into witch-versus-witch-hunter or competing con artists. Yet there’s also the themes of writing ourselves into fantasy scenarios or idealized versions of ourselves-or if not writing, then taking the cannonball plunge into summer camp or other group getaways in the sunshine, when we can be freer versions of ourselves not weighed down by expectations or exes. ![]() In 2023 expect more than one ghostwriter falling for her client (because what’s more intimate than learning someone’s voice) and plenty of author crushes in the flesh. ![]() While it’s easy to recommend contemporary romances based on various combinations of shorthand tropes and archetypes, it’s equally fascinating to pick up on the common themes in a year’s crop of new romances. ![]() Killing the sarai7/6/2023 ![]() ![]() Not only is Levy the star of this movie, he’s also one of its producers and writers, working with producer Jeff Goldberg to adapt J.A. But aiding in her escape unleashes a bevy of unintended consequences for both Victor and Sarai.Īlso Read: William Levy's 'The Veil' Sells US Rights to Vertical Entertainment He feels for her desperate attempt to escape the cruelty and violence that has fallen on her shoulders as Guzman’s main girl. Quickly, we see him violently set up a contract with a drug lord named Guzman - not to be confused with “El Chapo” Guzman, or should he be? On Victor’s way out of the kingpin’s mansion, he realizes he’s picked up a stowaway, Sarai (Alicia Sanz, “Shots Fired”), too late. Levy plays the titular assassin, Victor, and the movie wastes no time getting him in front of the camera. ![]() It helps to understand his previous work as a perennial thirst trap and overall handsome man to appreciate his turn into a steely gun-for-hire in Matías Moltrasio’s “En Brazos de un Asesino” (“In the Arms of an Assassin”). ![]() Since then, the actor and model has gone on to movies, English-language TV shows and even a season of “Dancing with the Stars.” In the early aughts, Cuban actor William Levy burst onto the telenovela scene, quickly amassing a fan base among women viewers. ![]() |