![]() ![]() Of course, Ginsburg helped shatter plenty of glass ceilings, adopting a sly legal strategy that included using men as plaintiffs in gender-discrimination cases in order to advance the cause of women and equality.ĭiscussing Ginsburg’s writing and strategic acumen, former associate M.E. Even before that she was “very sensitized to discrimination,” she explains, growing up in a Jewish family during World War II. Ginsburg recalls suffering from “three strikes” when she began applying for jobs at elite law firms – being a woman, Jewish, and the mother of a young child. At that point, she tells a visiting class, a legal career “seemed to me an area in which women were not yet wanted.” Later, she addresses the question of whether she dreamed of being elevated to the Supreme Court by saying, “You don’t aspire to something that is such a remote responsibility.” Perhaps the most striking image is a shot of Ginsburg’s 1956 law-school class, zeroing in on her surrounded by male peers. But “Ruth - Justice Ginsburg in Her Own Words” serves as a fitting companion, drawing heavily from Ginsburg speeches, appearances and interviews, garnished by fond reflections from those who knew her. ![]() Ruth Bader Ginsburg was already the subject of a splendid documentary in CNN Films’ “RBG” and a dramatic movie ( “On the Basis of Sex”), both released before her death last year. ![]()
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![]() ![]() I'm not saying it's right, but it's so true. It's sad because it's realistic for a teenage girl, that she would keep so much from him that she knows he wouldn't agree with or that would chase him away. Lend is immortal, but he doesn't know it, and Evie doesn't want to tell him because she thinks she'll lose him. Not only that, but her soul-sucking power is flaring up and she doesn't have as much control over it as she'd like. When Evie goes back to the IPCA (I guess you can come back from the dead in the paranormal world, not including vampires), she gets all these random missions that mostly just end up putting her in danger. Evie is smart and sassy and kick-butt! Lend is cute and sexy as always, and Arianna, is, well, a brooding vampire. I hate this standard and plan on breaking it myself! The second books also seem to be the ones where either the guy decides to ignore the girl and be an arse, or the girl decides to lie to the guy about everything. And honestly, even though we found out a couple spoilery things about Evie and there was a new mysterious character (Jack) introduced, I can't help thinking of this book in the same way. Lately in YA, the second book in a trilogy has become a filler. But despite the fact that there's a lot going on, it gives you a little too much time to come up for air. Supernaturally brings you back reeling into Evie's world. ![]() ![]() Volume 4 : first two free endpapers frayed in upper margin by damp, a small amount of damping to upper margin of title and a few subsequent pages. 106 and three subsequent pages, left-hand margins yellowed. Volume 3 : browning to title and two subsequent pages, but growing fainter p. 240, 241 and 242, faint dampstain to lower margin, touching text. Volume 2 : very faint dampstain to lower margin of title and through to leaf 35, gradually fading pages 8 and 9, old brown traces of dampstains to middle of margins, same on pp. Faint spots to upper margin to some leaves at end of volume. On leaf 85, hole to the note at the bottom of the page with the loss of several letters, and the same to verso. ![]() ![]() 48, letter erased a few more letters erased on p.49 idem p. Volume 1 : narrow tear to title in the area of the date p. ![]() The various volumes have various flaws, we have listed them here carefully: A little rubbing, especially to covers (with some paper lacks). ![]() The A, B and C printings were done consecutively and it was only from printing D onwards that notable differences appeared.Ĭontemporary half black polished calf, vellum corners, spine with fillets, title and volume numbers gilt. Chez Durand neveu, A Paris 1782, in-12 (10x17 cm), 248pp 242ppet 231pp 257pp., 4 volumesįirst edition, rare, a C printing copy, known as “à la roue dentée”, with all the characteristics called for by Max Brun. ![]() ![]() That the book was written in the midst of the Russian Revolution should not escape notice. Following Marx’ and Engels’ conception of the dictatorship of the proletariat, Lenin calls for the dismantling of the bourgeois state and its replacement with a workers’ state directed at the expropriation and suppression of the bourgeoisie, without which the overthrow of class society, and with it the material basis for the “withering away” of the state would not be possible. In contrast to the anarchists however, Lenin does not simply call for the “abolition” of the state or the rejection of state power in and of itself. Today this criticism retains its full force, when self-proclaimed “socialists” rush to support “their” own state in imperialist adventures around the world, and the interests of “their” bouregoisie at home, whilst preaching pacifism and compromise to the workers. ![]() Setting out the ideas of Marx and Engels on the state, and the position of the working class in relation to it, Lenin directs his fire at the “servile adaptation of the ‘leaders of socialism’ to the interests not only of ‘their’ national bourgeoisie, but of ‘their’ state”. ![]() ![]() Written in Lenin’s characteristically clear and incisive style, this book is a cornerstone of revolutionary Marxism. Written by Lenin in August-September 1917, The State and Revolutionprovides a definitive presentation of the Marxist theory of the state. ![]() ![]() ![]() His story is told in whispers across the continent.Īs Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the “new order.” But when her life is threatened and her methods questioned, it becomes clear that not everyone is open to the change. ![]() Since then, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid. The Thunderhead is the perfect ruler of a perfect world, but it has no control over the scythedom. Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology. “Even better than the first book.” - School Library Journal (starred review) “Intelligent and entertaining.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) ![]() ![]() This book will be accepted by most of the public who normally just believe nice stories rather than true stories. It's good that Bruce draws attention to the fact that Aboriginal people managed the land (not farmed) in a sustainable manner, and cared for the environment as opposed to the capitalist system which destroys the environment. He says fish traps are aquaculture which is just silly. His mention of stone houses is exaggerated, because the location he discusses (lake Condah) while certainly containing Aboriginal structure, also has the remains of European structures according to some archaeologists (eg. Read these primary sources and you get a different picture to the one Bruce paints. He also quotes from Mitchell, Sturt, and Dawson very selectively, leaving out all the parts that contradict his argument. For example Bruce puts a photo of a Meriam Island House (Torres Strait) in his section on ‘Arnhem Land Dome Houses'. The book is persuasive rather than informative, and at times inaccurate. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, later in Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex, it is revealed that the servant passed the baby to a shepherd, who presented him to Polybus and Merope, the childless King and Queen of Corinth. A mountain shepherd then found him there and cut him down, a moment that is depicted in several works of art. In certain versions of the tale, the servant followed through on the command and left the infant hanging by his ankles from a tree. Also unable to follow through with infanticide, the servant took him out to a mountain on the pretense of exposing him and leaving him there to die. She commanded a servant of the palace to kill the baby instead. The Rescue of the Infant Oedipus, by Salvator Rosa, 1663, The Royal Academy of Arts Jocasta could not bring herself to commit the murder and instead passed on the grisly duty. He pierced the baby’s ankles, riveted them together with a pin, and ordered his wife to kill her son. ![]() When Jocasta bore a son, the future Oedipus Rex, Laius panicked. The Oracle told Laius that any son he produced was destined to kill him. Unable to conceive a child, Laius went to Delphi to speak to the Oracle of Apollo. ![]() Oedipus Rex The Infant The Infant Oedipus Revived by the Shepherd Phorbas, by Antoine Denis Chaudet, 1810-1818, The Louvre ![]() ![]() ![]() There have been a few whimpers of outrage (the US Parents Television Council called him a "blackened fillet of soul") but the public has taken Dexter to their hearts. He's also the star of the award-winning TV series, Dexter. ![]() The latest morally dubious character is Jeff Lindsay's Dexter Morgan, a dyed-in-the-wool psychopathic serial killer who likes nothing more than a long night in with a bound victim and some very sharp knives. More recently our moral ground has shifted so that we can root for thugs such as Tony Soprano and even monsters such as Hannibal Lecter who, by his third appearance, had become an almost likeable character. W e have become used to our heroes in crime fiction being seriously flawed individuals, prone to alcoholism, anger management problems, depression, marital catastrophe or simple ennui. ![]() ![]() She has also been involved with Make-A-Wish Foundation as a wish granter In addition to serving as an ABTA Board Member, Srisupen volunteers in the oncology department at Lurie’s in 2018 as a Parentwise. ![]() Louise passed away in June 2010 at the age of 10. ![]() She received her treatment at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now known as Lurie’s Children Hospital) for a little over a year. Srisupen’s daughter, Louise, was diagnosed with astrocytoma in 2009 at the age of nine. Srisupen was awarded a CFA Charterholder in 2005. Stern School of Business at New York University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics and International Business from the Leonard N. Srisupen has worked at leading financial institutions including The Northern Trust Company, Bank of Montreal, CIBC and Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Srisupen is a seasoned credit risk manager with two decades of experience managing a diverse portfolio covering trading/capital market credits and commercial credits. She manages a portfolio of 125+ commercial lending relationships, providing continuous credit and risk analysis. ![]() Srisupen is a Credit Products Manager within the Financial Institutions Group at PNC Financial Services. Srisupen Andersen, CFA, joined the ABTA Board of Directors in 2023 and serves as a member of the Mission Committee and Finance & Audit Committees. ![]() ![]() ![]() It sounds like Dai's journey to peace will be really interesting. Sounds GOOD!!!! thanks for the draw (great cover) HI SHONA! YOU ARE NEW TO ME AND I HOPE I GET TO READ YOUR Wings makes me think of ethereal spirits that can get around better than being stuck on the ground. The cover has great lighting and a ripped body to go with it. The whole idea is fresh and deviates from the typical paranormal romance, which totally draws me in! I'm dying to read Kiss of the Goblin Prince. Love the wings and the great cover art! I really want to read this! I would love to win this book it really sounds so good. I love the explanation about his wings!! Cannot wait to read this book, thanks for the chance to win it I am excited to read about the Goblin King.īook sounds great. ![]() It doesn't matter what anyone says, I'm always drawn to cover art. I bet I have one that your Goblin King would like! *grin* Have a nice weekend. I have seen people with wings tattooed on their backs. The cover is fantastic! And the book appeals to me greatly. Oh I want to read this! Love the cover and the ink wings! ![]() Sounds like a great read!! Thanks for the chance to win! ( Rebecca Whitehead-Schwarz 1:03pm May 11, 2012) Creepy! 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