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  Halcyon Journey - In Search of...

  Marina Richie

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  Winner of the 2024 John Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Natural History Writing 
   
   
   
  More than one hundred species of kingfishers brighten every continent but Antarctica. Not all are fishing birds. They range in size from the African dwarf kingfisher to the laughing kookaburra of Australia. This first book to feature North America's belted kingfisher is a lyrical story of observation, revelation, and curiosity in the presence of flowing waters. 
   
   
   
  The kingfisher—also known as the halcyon bird—is linked to the mythic origin of halcyon days, a state of happiness that Marina Richie hopes to find outside her back door in Missoula, Montana. Epiphanies and a citizen science discovery punctuate days tracking a bird that outwits at every turn. The female is more colorful than the male (unusual and puzzling) and the birds' earthen nest holes are difficult to locate. 
   
   
   
  While the heart of the drama takes place on Rattlesnake Creek in Missoula, the author's adventures in search of kingfisher kin on the lower Rio Grande, in South Africa, and in London illuminate her relationships with the birds of Montana. In the quiet of winter, she explores tribal stories of the kingfisher as messenger and helper, pivotal qualities for her quest. For all who love birds or simply seek solace in nature, Halcyon Journey is an inviting introduction to the mythic and mysterious belted kingfisher.

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  The Love Of Long Ago & Other...

  Marie orelli

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  A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time, imbued with a melancholic beauty that mirrors the author’s own reckoning with mortality and the changing tides of literature. 
  This collection of short stories was released just before Corelli’s death, and is unlike any of her other tales. Corelli was the bestselling queen of Victorian romantic fiction, beloved by the public and Queen Victoria herself… but the Great War (WWI) war changed everyone, Corelli included. 
  Gone are the grand romances filled with passion and heartache. In their place are war-torn lives, dangerous naivety, espionage, and the savage gladness that many women felt at their husbands being called to the front. 
  Written in a fractured post-war society, the tales weave together the threads of a bygone era—a time of grand passions and unshakable ideals—with the stark realities of a modern world grappling with disillusionment and grief. Corelli’s signature lyrical prose takes on a deeper, more introspective tone, as her characters navigate the fragile boundaries between memory and reality, hope and despair. Each tale explores an irresolvable conflict, an impossible situation in which one or both players are incapable of reaching across the divide that seperates them.  
  We find a miner in America, upbraiding a missionary for his naivety; a haunting tune that leads the listener across windswept moors on a barren Scottish island; a wealthy American businesswoman, scorning the patriarchy of an English gent; and a monk, hiding an act of shame that fills his every waking moment, desperately trying to find someone to blame other than himself. 
  The Love of Long Ago is a bittersweet farewell from a literary icon, offering readers a glimpse into the soul of an artist who witnessed the end of an era and the dawn of a new, uncertain age. A timeless meditation on love’s enduring power, this novel is both a tribute to the past and a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of life itself.

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  The White Bull

  Voltaire

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  Voltaire's The White Bull unfolds a satirical tale exploring the absurdities of power and society. Through wit and humor, Voltaire critiques the flaws of human nature and institutions. This short narrative reflects Voltaire's timeless commentary on tyranny, corruption, and the pursuit of enlightenment. In a clever and entertaining style, 'The White Bull' invites readers to reflect on the follies of the world, offering a poignant satire that remains relevant across epochs. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Thanatology - The Study of Death

  Mike Crawford

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  Thanatology, the study of death and the processes surrounding it, has deep historical roots. While the formal discipline emerged in the 20th century, human fascination with death dates back to ancient times. Early civilizations developed complex rituals, beliefs, and philosophies surrounding death, shaping the way societies understood and coped with mortality. Over time, thanatology evolved from religious and philosophical inquiries to a multidisciplinary field incorporating medical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. 
  In ancient societies, death was often viewed through a spiritual or mythological lens. Egyptian, Greek, and Hindu traditions conceptualized the afterlife in elaborate ways, influencing burial practices and rituals. The Egyptians, for instance, believed in the preservation of the body for the soul’s journey in the afterlife, leading to the practice of mummification. Similarly, Greek philosophy—particularly the works of Plato—explored the soul’s immortality and the nature of existence beyond death. These early interpretations laid the groundwork for later philosophical and religious discussions on mortality. 
  The Middle Ages saw the dominance of religious perspectives on death, with Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism offering moral and theological frameworks for understanding mortality. Death was often seen as a transition rather than an end, shaping attitudes toward dying and burial practices. The Black Death in the 14th century significantly influenced perceptions of death, leading to a greater emphasis on the fragility of life and the afterlife. Art, literature, and religious texts from this period reflect a deep engagement with the themes of death and salvation.

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  Secrets to Surviving College:...

  Callan Driscoll

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  Secrets to Surviving College: Essential Tips Beyond The Basics 
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  Homer's Iliad and Odyssey - A...

  Alberto Manguel

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  A worldwide exploration of the history, purpose, and inescapable influence of the Iliad and the Odyssey that will inspire listeners to think anew about Homer's work 
   
   
    
  No one knows whether Homer was a real person, but there is no doubt that the epic poems assembled under his name are foundations of Western literature. The Iliad and the Odyssey—with their tales of the Trojan War, Achilles, Odysseus and Penelope, the Cyclops, the beautiful Helen of Troy, and the petulant gods—have inspired us for over two and a half millennia and influenced writers from Plato to Virgil, Pope to Joyce, and Dante to Margaret Atwood. 
   
   
    
  In this graceful and sweeping book, Alberto Manguel traces the lineage of Homer's poems. He examines their original purpose, either as allegory or record of history; surveys the challenges the pagan poems presented to the early Christian world; and looks at their reception after the Reformation through the present day. In this revised and expanded edition, Manguel ignites new ways of thinking about these classic works.

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