Unsung stories from ancient Irish myths re-imagined for nine to twelve-year olds
Ellen Ryan Books
Ancient stories that challenge modern notions of what it means to be a hero.
'Kerf' are the sawdust, particles or pieces irrevocably extracted from wood by the blades of cutting implements. Failure to calculate blade thickness when cutting wood can throw off project measurements exponentially. Thin-kerf blades are most accurate for fine woodworking, but they can warp and need careful maintenance. Thick-kerf blades are labour saving but are brute and lack finesse. The poems of Kerf write through themes of woodworking, craft and labour, but these poems also analogise 'kerf' as social and cultural remnants and as examples of disjecta membra. Embedded in and around these themes, the poems in Kerf also explore the author's own, as well as others', experiences of autism and neurodivergence, particularly as manifested in feelings of isolation and in experiences of violence and rejection, but also from the angles of positive and negative obsessions, focus and distraction.
Offers the first book-length study of Jack London as a maritime writer. číst celé
Modern information warfare is upon us, and January 6th marked a significant battle in this ongoing conflict. That day’s attack on the Capitol represented the most serious threat to American democracy since the Civil War, foreshadowing even graver challenges ahead. A former House Republican and the first Congress member to raise alarms about QAnon, Denver Riggleman, offers an unprecedented glimpse into the January 6th select committee’s investigation. As a senior technical advisor, Riggleman reveals the full extent of the conspiracy to overturn the election, featuring previously unpublished texts from key political figures. He uncovers alarming connections between the Trump White House and militant extremist groups, even during the critical hours when the White House claimed there were no communications. Known for exposing Mark Meadows’s infamous texts, Riggleman illustrates how data analysis informs our current battles, detailing the committee's explosive discoveries and sharing personal anecdotes from his experience in the Trump-era GOP. With insights from the far-right movement and the investigation's front lines, he highlights the precarious balance our democracy faces between disinformation and truth, offering a clear-eyed assessment of the existential threats confronting the republic and a strategy for navigating through these dark times.