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Book review: The Victoria Principle, Michael Farrell

One of the most insightful descriptions of The Victoria Principle you are likely to come across is by Michael Farrell himself, in what he refers to as a note. In part, he says, “Some [stories] are purely fictional, some are partly autobiographical, or give …

Book Review: A Skeptical Look at Grand Designs for the Future

Elon Musk once joked: “I would like to die on Mars. Just not on impact.” Musk is, in fact, deadly serious about colonizing the Red Planet. Part of his motivation is the idea of having a “back up” planet in case some future catastrophe renders the Earth …

Book review: The Players, Deborah Pike

The Players by Deborah Pike is a meandering 10-year journey of the cast and director of a student production of The Marriage of Figaro. Banned from the university’s rehearsal space for smoking, cast member Veronika convinces her parents to let the ensemble …

Book review: J. R. R. Tolkien: A very short introduction by Matthew Townend

THE twin works of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973), The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (LoTR, 1954-55), rank among the most widely read books of the 20th century in the 57 languages into which they have been translated. In this new book, …

Book review: The Bible and Farm Animal Welfare by David Grumett

THE author David Grumett is both a senior lecturer in theology and ethics at the University of Edinburgh and has also advised governments on animal welfare. This book is aimed specifically at the treatment of farm animals that are bred for their meat or by …

Book review: Unmaking Mary: Shattering the myth of perfect motherhood by Chine McDonald

GIVING birth in Aberdeenshire in the late 1970s, my mother was expected to deliver her babies in silence. Labouring for hours without pain relief, even a whimper was met with a strict telling-off, though many of the midwives had never given birth …

Book review: Theology and the Mythic Sensibility: Human myth-making and divine creativity by Andrew Shamel

IF YOU are at all acquainted with the narrative works of J. R. R. Tolkien, J. K. Rowling, or Terry Pratchett, you will have engaged with what Andrew Shamel calls mythopoetic fantasy. Furthermore, you will have been engaging with “the fictionalised myth- …

Book Review: Race Car Kid

Race Car Kid by Gregory McNealy Genre: Juvenile Fiction / Ages 6-8 ISBN: 9798342680714 Print Length: 66 pages Reviewed by Samantha Hui Gregory McNealy’s Race Car Kid is a vibrant and heartfelt tale that explores themes of resilience, freedom, and the …

Joan Baum Book Review: Insectopolis: A Natural History

It’s almost summer, which, for many people, means insects, which, for many people, means bug spray and pest control-- but reading award-winning graphic artist Peter Kuper’s new book, Insectopolis: A Natural History, may change hearts and minds. The way we …

‘Blind Spots’: A Book Review

By Mark W. Fowler “There is no place for dogma in science.” —J. Robert Oppenheimer Marty Makary, M.D., is a physician, author, medical expert, and affiliate of Johns Hopkins, one of the premier medical facilities in the world. He is also a contrarian, …

David King Publications 1977-2019 – Book Review

David King Publications 1977-2019 Introduction by Matt Borruso Essay by Experimental Jetset Co-published by Colpa Press and San Francisco Center for the Book – out now There was something immediately transformative about that new book smell that welcomed …

Book Review: Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook

The 2025 Foley poetry contest: Lyric questions about grief

Poetry and Pope Francis  On a recent Friday afternoon, I joined Joe Hoover, S.J., our poetry editor, and James Davis May, the winner of last year’s contest, in a spirited debate to choose the winning poem for the 2025 Foley Poetry prize. “Catalog of Cures …

‘Spirited Away’: Literature Versus Fanfic

An ordinary person, unhappy in his or her life, is transported to a fantasy world full of strange characters and beings. It’s part of an anime tradition, but which tradition? It’s easy to use labels like “isekai” – a Japanese phrase meaning “other world” …

Jumpstart your summer reading list with new Alberto Ríos poetry, a Baldwin biography and more

Summer always comes earlier than we’d like it to here in Phoenix. But there are some benefits to that. For example, we get a jumpstart on building our summer reading lists. In other places, it’ll be another month or two before people start thinking about …

Shaping the future of fiction: Meet the 2025 SMH Best Young Australian Novelists

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Now in its 29th year, The Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelists award champions the …

Gill Hornby on Jane Austen and why we need more funny family novels

“The only thing to do with novels is to set them in the past. The present is ungraspable,” Gill Hornby says with the axiomatic certainty of Jane Austen. When we meet at Kintbury station in Berkshire, the bestselling author, 66, has just returned from Los …

The Friday Poem: ‘Twin Earth’ by Mitch Marks

A new poem by Mitch Marks. It’s a dark time for those who watch the moon So kiss me until the sensor lights turn on And there’s not a single lunatic left Drunken cartoon birds circle your crown! Cartoon hearts burst wetly from your eyes! [It’s a scene that …

Samira Bawumia Literature Prize Opens 2025 Submissions

The Samira Bawumia Literature Prize has announced its call for entries for the 2025 edition, inviting African writers to submit original works from May 15 to June 21, 2025. Submissions will be accepted through the official website at www.sehp.sbawumia.org. …

New Book Reframes Legal as a Startup Growth Enabler, Not a Barrier

“Startup Legal from the Inside Out” offers founders a clear, practical guide to building scalable legal infrastructure from day one SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal strategy is often an afterthought in the fast-moving world of …

Men lean on divorce lawyers for support due to lack of network, says expert

Divorce specialist is calling attention to the quiet burden many men carry when going through divorce, often turning to their solicitor for emotional support. UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 fast …

Nerdy South Inc. Partners with Palm Bay Police Foundation to Launch New Website to Enhance Community Engagement

Nerdy South Inc., an award-winning web design and digital marketing company, has announced the launch of a new website for the Palm Bay Police Foundation. PALM BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nerdy South Inc., an award …

Newly Released Book Four Feet Small Confronts the British Justice System with Unflinching Honesty

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Now available to readers everywhere, Four Feet Small by Billy Bean is not an attempt at sensationalism—it is a documented reckoning. What began as a personal fight for dignity and protection …

Banking Expert Witness Jason D. Koontz Offers Insight into Last Year’s Chase Bank 'Money Glitch' Incident

With legal fallout still unfolding, Koontz reflects on what the August 2024 incident reveals about operational risk in modern banking. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly a year after JPMorgan Chase Bank …

The Valley Law Group Marks One Year in Scottsdale and Peoria

Arizona-based law firm expands presence across the Northeast and Northwest Valley, celebrating a year of community-focused legal service. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Valley Law Group Celebrates One-Year …

5 Steps to Avoid Picking a Lemon Amid Tariff Turmoil

With 25% tariffs on imports, new car prices are up, driving buyers to used cars and raising the risk of ending up with a costly “lemon.” LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent implementation of 25% …

MyLegalWin Launches 2025 Honors: Celebrating the Nation’s Top Attorneys and Law Firms Driving Legal Wins Across America

Recognizing the attorneys and law firms behind America’s most trusted legal outcomes—published and updated throughout 2025. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MyLegalWin has officially launched the 2025 rollout of its …

EDRM Announces eDiscovery AI as Newest Trusted Partner

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Leading the way for global best practices in eDiscovery, the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is pleased to announce that eDiscovery AI, a forward-thinking legal …

Audiobook Release: The Broken Whistle Examines Systemic CIA Whistleblower Protection Failures

The Broken Whistle, a Central Intelligence Agency exposé on whistleblower reprisals, is now available on Amazon Audible audiobook. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The award-winning The …

Legal Workflow Leadership Report Reveals Persistent Challenges in Law Firm Support Services

Data confirms law firm leaders must prioritize centralized support structures, workforce planning, and technology adoption to drive efficiency and resilience. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigHand, a leading …

Utah Board of Pardons and Parole Expands Public Access to Historic Decisions

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole now offers public access to thousands of past decisions online, boosting transparency and accessibility. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and …

GERON ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Geron Corporation on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Geron Corporation (NASDAQ: GERN) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a …

KYVERNA ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Kyverna Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KYTX) on behalf of long-term stockholders …

ECHOSTAR ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating EchoStar Corporation on Behalf of EchoStar Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against EchoStar Corporation (“EchoStar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:SATS) on behalf of …

MODIVCARE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating ModivCare, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against ModivCare, Inc. (NASDAQ: MODV) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class …

DOXIMITY ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Doximity, Inc. on Behalf of Long-Term Stockholders and ...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized shareholder rights law firm, is investigating potential claims against Doximity, Inc. (NYSE: DOCS) on behalf of long-term stockholders following a class …

ELEVANCE ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Elevance Health,...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Elevance Health, Inc. (“Elevance” or the “Company”) (NYSE:ELV) in …

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Special Screening of 'Centered: Joe Lieberman' Documentary

Followed by Q&A with Director Jonathan Gruber and the Senator’s Children, Matt & Rebecca Lieberman Tuesday, May 20 · 6:00 PM · Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In celebration …

IMS Legal Strategies Expands Research Expertise With The Acquisition of MMR Strategy Group

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IMS Consulting & Expert Witness Services (dba IMS Legal Strategies) is enhancing its litigation support services with the acquisition of MMR Strategy Group, a Southern …