![]() ![]() ![]() From 1957-1959 he served as a Press and Broadcasting Officer in the Guyana Information Services. Ivan Van Sertima was an Associate Professor of Africana Studies at Rutgers University. In They Came Before Columbus, we see clearly the unmistakable face and handprint of black Africans in pre-Columbian America, and their overwhelming impact on the civilizations they encountered. Combining impressive scholarship with a novelist’s gift for storytelling, Van Sertima re-creates some of the most powerful scenes of human history: the launching of the great ships of Mali in 1310 (two hundred master boats and two hundred supply boats), the sea expedition of the Mandingo king in 1311, and many others. ![]() Examining navigation and shipbuilding cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans the transportation of plants, animals, and textiles between the continents and the diaries, journals, and oral accounts of the explorers themselves, Ivan Van Sertima builds a pyramid of evidence to support his claim of an African presence in the New World centuries before Columbus. ![]() The book (Amazon): They Came Before Columbus reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Dalio himself has been named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Forty years later, Bridgewater has made more money for its clients than any other hedge fund in history and grown into the fifth most important private company in the United States, according to Fortune magazine. In 1975, Ray Dalio founded an investment firm, Bridgewater Associates, out of his two-bedroom apartment in New York City. Ray Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business-and which any person or organization can adopt to help achieve their goals. “Significant.The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving.” - The New York Times #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shares the same enthusiasm for martial arts as Raska. 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This article needs additional citations for verification. ![]() ![]() ![]() Not only are there big-time mommy/daddy issues to resolve, but also matters of the heart that will keep both Wendy and readers happily entertained. Though she is stronger in this installment and gradually learning to harness and control her powers, there is still plenty Wendy must overcome. ![]() The second installment of the Trylle trilogy picks up right where the first ( Switched, 2012) left off, with 17-year-old Wendy Everly returning home to her “host brother” after disappearing without a trace almost a month prior.īefore Matt has time to digest the fact that his little sister is actually a changeling Trylle princess with “mild superpowers,” they are kidnapped, and Wendy finds herself once again at the center of an “epic troll battle.” Fans of the series will enjoy watching on as Wendy continues to wrestle with issues of belonging, particularly when both the Trylle and the Vittra claim her as their chosen one. ![]() ![]() ![]() Despite hailing from one of America’s richest families, Peggy would much rather spend the summer working at the Moonrise Bookstore than keeping up appearances with New York City socialites and her snobbish, controlling family.īut soon it transpires that the hedonism of Coney Island affords Peggy the freedom she has been yearning for, and it’s not long before she finds herself in love with a troubled pier-side artist of humble means, whom the Batternberg patriarchs would surely disapprove of.ĭisapprove they may, but hidden behind their pomposity lurks a web of deceit, betrayal and deadly secrets. The invitation to Coney Island is unwelcome. The year is 1911 when twenty-year-old heiress Peggy Batternberg is invited to spend the summer in America’s Playground. ![]() Happy Sunday evening □ Welcome to my stop on the #blogtour for Dreamland by Nancy Bilyeau. ![]() ![]() ![]() What we read is an epic poem written by a poet, who is being inspired by the Muse of Epic Poetry, Calliope. ![]() I really liked the set up for A Thousand Ships. A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes was one of them, and while I found a fascinating and enjoyable read, I was somewhat underwhelmed. There was a time when several novels about the Trojan War that focused on the women were published around a similar time to each other, and I was intrigued by them all. Troy has fallen.įrom the Trojan women whose fates now lie in the hands of the Greeks, to the Amazon princess who fought Achilles on their behalf, to Penelope awaiting the return of Odysseus, to the three goddesses whose feud started it all, these are the stories of the women whose lives, loves, and rivalries were forever altered by this long and tragic war.Ī woman’s epic, powerfully imbued with new life, A Thousand Ships puts the women, girls and goddesses at the centre of the Western world’s great tale ever told. Ten seemingly endless years of conflict between the Greeks and the Trojans are over. In the middle of the night, a woman wakes to find her beloved city engulfed in flames. ![]() This was never the story of one woman, or two. They have waited long enough for their turn. This is the women’s war, just as much as it is the men’s. Published: 2nd September 2020 | Publisher: Picador | Source: Bought Links with an asterisk (*) are Ad: Affiliate Links, which means if you make a purchase through them, I'll make a small commission at no extra cost to you. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, although I had a wonderful time with this book and series, I can’t deny that I had issues with the way Weeks resolved the series allow me to dive into that later, but first, I want to elaborate on the parts that I loved as spoiler-free as possible. ![]() Don’t get me wrong, as far as enjoyment goes I’m still giving this book a 4 stars rating I was engrossed, wasn’t bored, and I finished this 392,000 words tome within five days. Now that I’ve read it, I have to say that I’m both satisfied and also disappointed with it. ![]() This is one of my-along with many fantasy readers-most anticipated books of the year, to make sure that I’ll be able to appreciate it fully, I even binged reread the series from the beginning-something I rarely do-in preparation. Here we are, nine years since The Black Prism was first published, The Burning White-the fifth and final installment in the Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks-is finally out and with it, the Lightbringer pentalogy is officially over. Published: 24th October 2019 by Orbit (UK) and 22nd October 2019 by Orbit (US)Įpic, engaging, well-written, and surprisingly full of theology. Review copy provided by the publisher-Orbit-in exchange for an honest review. ![]() ![]() values and interests… seeks to restore its great-power status and establish spheres of influence near its borders.” The problem is not that the two nations view each other as rivals or competitors. Russia, according to the 2017 United States National Security Strategy, “wants to shape a world antithetical to U.S. From the American point of view, Russia serves as a globally destabilizing and disruptive force working to enhance its own global influence. Russia believes that Western nations’ desire to maintain hegemony weakens international and domestic institutions, destroys the Russian economy, and increases geopolitical instability. Unlike the Cold War, however, today’s Russo-American rivalry has less to do with the ideological incompatibility of Communism and Liberal-Capitalism and more to do with diverging strategic cultures and the logic of realpolitik. The war’s battlespace is everywhere and, until recently, not isolatable to any particular point on a map. does not recognize and refuses to accept. ![]() ![]() Russia is engaged in an undeclared state of war that the U.S. ![]() ![]() ![]() It picks up right from the final scene of the previous book, as Evie proposed to St Vincent that they get married. This one is a real departure from the previous two books which I have to say felt very welcome, as I was getting very fatigued by the forced kisses and ‘bullish’ men after two books. So, if I do reread something in a short time after finishing it that means I really loved it (also see !), and this I equally loved on my second read-through. I am not a person that re-reads books unless it has been about a decade and I’ve entirely forgotten it. You can read a fuller review full review on on my blog. ![]() Partly because crammed it into my brain within 48 hours the first time around, and then sped onto the final book, and consequently my memory was a little faded by the time I came to write the review up and really wanted to make sure I did Sebastian justice. I enjoy this so bloody much that I have read it twice in 3 months. I had also really enjoyed St Vincent in It Happened One Autumn until he took his bewildering turn into pantomime villainy (what were you thinking Kleypas?). ![]() I absolutely bloody loved this – emotional growth, foot warmers, back massages… this is my love language! ðŸ˜ĭevil in Winter is the book I first came across in this series, and its one of the most highly rated books in the historical romance genre, plus it focuses on Evie – the only true Wallflower in the group – so I was super excited to get stuck into this one. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He plays an American ex-con in Bristol who's doing community service - or "Community Payback," as it's called in the U.K. The other is The Outlaws, a nifty little British dramedy about community service. The first is the excellent Apple TV+ drama Severance, which you should watch if you haven't. Last updated on June 2 the most recent additions are at the topįor fans of: Murder mysteries, but darkly funnyĪll of a sudden, Christopher Walken is a prolific TV actor! After never being a series regular on a TV show in his nearly 60-year acting career, the screen icon now has respectful "And Christopher Walken" billing on two shows in one year. But we're also putting our own personal spin on the list, with underrated gems we're recommending to our friends, classic favorites, and important selections that highlight diverse voices. Or if you'd like to give your brain a rest, watch the predictable bluster of the espionage blockbuster Citadel, starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden.Īn important note about how this list was made: In order to keep the list as relevant as possible, we're emphasizing recent releases, Prime Video originals, and critics' favorites. For lighter fare, check out Shea Serrano's semi-biographical comedy Primo, which is streaming for free on Freevee. The newest entry on our list is the Australian comedy-drama Deadloch, a murder mystery with a twisted sense of humor. The best shows to watch on Amazon Prime Video right now may not be getting all the headlines, but they're definitely worth your time. ![]() |