![]() ![]() The multimillionaire Clara, who can financially support the townspeople, is the last hope to restore the town’s prosperity. This town is a place where she grew up, but one day left and returned after more than four decades. The two-act play by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, directed by Aidas Giniotis, is situated in a small, impoverished town of the province, where the factories have been out of service for a long time, and there are no trains carrying important passengers, is visited by the fabulously rich lady Clara. On September 12, English-speakers are welcome to watch “The Visit”. German, too! We suggest you select seats not closer than row 10 to be able to conveniently read the surtitles. Now into its centennial season, the National Kaunas Drama Theatre has announced its Autumn calendar – with some of the performances surtitled in English. ![]() ![]() We’re thrilled to be able to invite non-Lithuanian speakers to experience the magic of Lithuanian theatre. ![]()
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![]() ![]() When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. ![]() But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him.įrom fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. ![]()
![]() These developments across the Americas are less astonishing than they might appear. More recently, Brazilian Minister of Culture Regina Duarte has made headlines for minimizing the crimes of her country’s military dictatorship, claiming that “there has always been torture” and “humanity has never stopped dying.” (Her predecessor, Roberto Alvim, was dismissed after praising Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels.) Police claim the gunman heard voices, but Cuban president Miguel Diaz-Canel has called the attack an act of terrorism. On April 30, a forty-two-year-old man from Aubrey, Texas, was charged with assault with intent to kill after opening fire on the Cuban embassy in Washington, D.C. ![]() As several outlets have pointed out, many of these demonstrators have ties to Secretary of Education Betsy Devos, whose family is among the country’s most generous donors to right-wing causes. ![]() ![]() In the last month, demonstrators from Illinois to California have raised signs equating social distancing and lockdowns to incipient communism. A specter is haunting the United States - at least in the febrile imagination of its anti-quarantine protesters and their billionaire backers. ![]() ![]() I liked animal toys better myself, so I was never jealous of how many dolls this little girl had and now as an adult all I can say is Why So Many?!Īnyway, each short chapter relates a different adventure that Raggedy Ann has, because of course she and the other dolls all come to life when no one is around. I remembered some of them: the French doll, the Dutch doll, the Scotch doll. She has been in the attic for 50 years, so has old-fashioned clothes and a funny painted-on face, but she quickly becomes Marcella's favorite doll. Grandmother very graciously mends a few raggedy places and presents Ann to Marcella. We meet Raggedy Ann when little Marcella is playing at her Grandmother's house and discovers the doll in a barrel in a dark corner up in the attic. And I loved the illustrations in the Gutenberg edition. ![]() ![]() I vaguely remember reading the stories, or at least hearing them, but I didn't remember enough details to spoil the reading now. She was my favorite doll when I was a child, the only doll I carried with me everywhere. I do have lovely memories of Raggedy Ann. Not that I was worried about warping childhood memories I just forgot about it until recently when I was tidying up my lists for 2016. I found Raggedy Ann Stories at Project Gutenberg quite some time ago but never took the time to read the book until now. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Spam, flaming, personal attacks, and off-topic comments are not permitted. OIF reserves the right to remove, or not to publish, comments unrelated to the topic of the post or purpose of the blog. Comments should be relevant to the specific post to which they refer. In the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak: Two Different Readings. Lively commentary and reactions to posts are welcome but are moderated by OIF staff. All writers are required to consent to the policy and purpose of the Intellectual Freedom Blog. Content will align with ALA policy or will be clearly stated otherwise. Publication by the Intellectual Freedom Blog does not constitute an endorsement of the content or represent the official position of OIF or ALA. ![]() Our writers represent a broad range of types of libraries, backgrounds, viewpoints and passions. 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Order may come in multiple shipments, however you will only be charged a flat fee.Ģ-10 days after all items have arrived in the warehouse ![]() Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. ![]() ![]() ![]() Claiming that she’s off men and is not looking for a new one to be in her life, whilst also staying quiet about her family and her successful father, she feels terrible for keeping the other half of her life secret from everybody, especially her best friend Holly.Īt the beginning of the story I did feel it was very Formula One based, not being a fan of the sport, I started to feel this may not turn out to be as good as the previous reads I’ve had of Paige Toon’s work. This time for a man who is prepared to risk his life, and his heart, for the sake of speed, danger and ultimate success. ![]() But nothing - and no one - can stop Daisy from falling in love again. ![]() On the other side of things, Daisy has a few secrets of her own. On the Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit life passes in a dizzying whirlwind. Will however is lovely, although he likes to keep himself to himself, Daisy and Will get close and Daisy starts to develop feelings for him. Chasing Daisy By: Paige Toon Narrated by: Jennifer Woodward Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins 4.4 (20 ratings) Try for 0. ![]() She’s determined that she hates Luis, after arguing with him after a near collision, with her on a moped. The book mainly focuses on Daisy’s relationships with the team’s two drivers, Will and Luis. And it’s another great read by Paige Toon, (boy can she write!) This one is called ‘Chasing Daisy’, which tells the tale of Daisy and her life working for a Formula One team, travelling the world. ![]() ![]() ![]() Andrew Morton presents a convincing picture of Wallis Simpson's rip-roaring sexual and social adventures and her curious marriage to the Duke of Windsor. 'The best account so far of the most notorious woman. In this vivid and fresh portrait of the Duchess of Windsor, Morton draws on interviews, secret letters, diaries and never before seen or heard primary sources. Wallis in Love reveals the men Wallis truly loved, the men who broke her heart – and the hearts she broke in turn. ![]() Andrew Morton's impeccable research and unerring skill for riveting storytelling combine to present a strong case for a startling reveal: that the woman who rocked the world with her uncompromising passion for the Prince of Wales may have fooled everyone by keeping the true object of her passion hidden away.įrom her relatively lowly beginnings in America, to her rise through the social ranks and her determination to one day beat men at their own game and the ultimate conquest of the Prince of Wales, Morton paints a vivid and multi-faceted picture of a woman, who may have won the jewel in the British crown but very possibly at the expense of her true happiness. ![]() Wallis in Love brings a fascinating new perspective on the 20th century's most controversial royal scandal. ![]() ![]() ![]() She made my skin crawl and ratchets up the claustrophobia of being trapped with a ghost. She explores the impact of death and loss on multiple characters, without distracting from the action. She introduces multiple characters in two distinct but ultimately merging story lines and yet the reader is never confused and has no difficulty remembering who's whom. ![]() Her style is reminiscent of Poe in that she wastes no words. Yrsa Sigurdardottir has written the quintessential ghost story. So when you read a novel you wouldn't select for yourself in a genre you don't care for, and it makes you very uncomfortable and you don't sleep well while you're reading it and yet you conclude it's hands-down one of the best-written books you've read in the last couple of years? It's that good. If not for the Book Riot Read Harder Challenge, I'd not have selected a book in the horror genre. I Remember You caused me to see shadows everywhere in my house, no matter how many lights I turned on, and I turned on a-plenty while reading this novel. ![]() ![]() ![]() "But a man may speak the truth and still be incorrect."Įhren clenched his hands into fists, but Cyril stopped him with a hard look. ![]() "No," the First Spear said, meeting Ehren's eyes. ![]() ![]() The Canim have never come to Alera's shores in such numbers."Įhren looked ragged and tired, but he bristled at the First Spear's words. "Sir, I have to wonder if this isn't a hoax of some kind. The ugly old centurion stood beside the captain, scratching at his head. Max smiled and poured his own, then refilled Tavi's as well. Magnus arched an eyebrow at him, then passed him the carafe. The soldier who led by example.Ī brief silence followed Ehren's reply, and Magnus used the time to refresh the captain's cup of tea. His bedroll was neatly stored atop the standard trunk in the corner. When they arrived, Cyril had been awake, armored, and waiting for them without a trace of sleep lingering in his eyes. They stood inside the captain's command tent, flaps down, lit by a pair of soft yellow furylamps. "Yes, sir," Ehren said, his tone grim and calm. A full minute passed before he asked, "Are you sure?" He studied the almost-too-bright silver of one of Gaiuss personal coins, given to the Cursors as tokens of their authority. Then his mouth turned down into a thoughtful frown. Captain Cyril stared at Ehren for a long moment. ![]() |