![]() ![]() In Hawkeye episode 3, "Echoes," Clint shoots down the idea that he could be an appropriate mentor to Kate, telling her, "The truth is I'm not a role model. Related: Kate Bishop Finally Equaled Iron Man's Darkest MCU Record Even Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) spent time in prison before he became Ant-Man. Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) was a Black Widow assassin with red on her ledger she could never wipe clean. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is a god whose immaturity saw him banished from Asgard, while his unresolved sibling rivalry with Loki (Tom Hiddleston) arguably unleashed an alien invasion on Earth. Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) may have tamed the Hulk's rage but he could still potentially be very dangerous. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) were classic narcissists. But if you look beyond their colorful costumes and superhero reputations, the Avengers' glaring flaws become more obvious. ![]() Earth's Mightiest Heroes are just that-they've risked their lives and saved the world countless times from alien invasions, killer androids, and they brought back half of all life in the universe. ![]()
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![]() There is a certain wistfulness and sweetness to all of this, a combination of many cinematic influences but definitely Spielberg’s ET era, and Lord of the Rings. Lots of action and funny encounters ensue as the brothers race against time in order to make an impossible dream come true. ![]() What to do? They disguise the upper half and drag him along on a road trip in order to get another phoenix gem that can bring Dad fully to life. Dad appears, but only in a half-baked way because they blew the rest of the recipe, thus their visit with him is only halfway successful as he appears only from the waist down. A letter says that by using this one day they would be able to bring back their father for just 24 hours and the chance for Ian to meet him and get some wisdom.īarley’s comical attempts to bring the magic - and Dad - to life fail, but Ian has the right touch, sorta. It is a wooder staff that a wizard might use, complete with a phoenix gem that supposed makes it work with the right command. ![]() Their father died of cancer before Ian could ever know him, but upon Ian’s 16th birthday he gets as a gift a long-held present left by dad. They live with their mother Laurel (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and stepfather Colt (Mel Rodriguez), who is a Centaur working as a local cop. Set in the quaint town of New Mushroomton, the story centers on brothers, both elves - Ian Lightfoot (voice of Tom Holland) and his metalhead big ‘bro Barley (Chris Pratt). ![]() ![]() ![]() Interact with the community in good faith. Respect for members and creators shall extend to every interaction. Visionīuild a reputation for inclusive, welcoming dialogue where creators and fans of all types of speculative fiction mingle. ![]() We reserve the right to remove discussion that does not fulfill the mission of /r/Fantasy. We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. r/Fantasy is the internet’s largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. For updated information regarding ongoing community features, please visit 'new' Reddit. Resource links will direct you to Wiki pages, which we are maintaining. Please be aware that the sidebar in 'old' Reddit is no longer being updated with information about Book Clubs and AMAs as of October 2018. ![]() ![]() And it should contain its most essential elements. In journalism, the lead of a story is its first sentence. ![]() Chip and Dan Heath are the best marketing professors around, and they’ve translated their academic research into something fun to read. In this book review, we’ll briefly outline the 6 principles to identifying and creating sticky ideas, and explain how to put it together to drive successful marketing strategies. This book is one of those classic pop psychology books. Your ideas need to be sticky and popular. This is a factThe authors highlight that their principles are not a mathematical formula which will guarantee your ideas will stick, but they are proven methods that will increase the likelihood. ![]() Made to stick distills years of communication science into an easy-to-remember mnemonic and blueprint for creating sticky ideas. And they’re able to affect people’s opinions and behavior.Īuthors Chip and Dan Heath offer an evidence-led deep-dive into the murky middle section of Malcolm Gladwell’s hit on how hits happen - The Tipping Point - the Stickiness Factor. ![]() While other ideas that aren’t as great spread like wildfire. Why do the latter spread so quickly? And why are they so hard to stop? Sticky ideas are easily understood and remembered. In fact, many of them go unnoticed and are never heard of again. ![]() ![]() With the crew turning on each other, Asuka is determined to find the culprit before they all lose faith in the mission-or worse, the bomber strikes again.Ī Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books. But estranged from her mother back home, The Phoenix is all she has left. vera wongs unsolicited advice for murderers. Despite struggling through training back on Earth, she was chosen to represent Japan, a country she only partly knows as a half-Japanese girl raised in America. Yume Kitaseis The Deep Sky is an enthralling sci fi th Goodreads. ![]() Asuka, the only surviving witness, is an immediate suspect.Īs the mystery unfolds on the ship, poignant flashbacks reveal how Asuka came to be picked for the mission. But halfway to a distant but livable planet, a lethal bomb kills three of the crew and knocks The Phoenix off course. A single ship carries humanity's last hope: eighty elite graduates of a competitive program, who will give birth to a generation of children in deep space. It is the eve of Earth's environmental collapse. ![]() ![]() Yume Kitasei's The Deep Sky is an enthralling sci fi thriller debut about a mission into deep space that begins with a lethal explosion that leaves the survivors questioning the loyalty of the crew. Yume Kitasei's The Deep Sky is an enthralling sci fi thriller debut about a mission into deep space that begins with a lethal explosion that leaves the survivors questioning the loyalty. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Witchling’s Wish by Lu Fraser, illus. Eighth grader Mary Kate notices how her school could be better at helping keep the environment clean, and when administrators won’t listen to her ideas, she starts a podcast to make change. The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone. And when new colors and shapes are formed, everyone addresses the feelings that come with change. In this companion to Chung’s Mixed: A Colorful Story, the colors in Mixed City come together when they care for one another. ![]() ![]() Remixed: A Blended Family by Arree Chung. When her brother vanishes during the yearly hunt, Lark Mairen goes against everything she’s learned about their enchanted worlds and makes a deal with a Fae, and learns of a brewing war she must stop. When she gets stuck traveling to a magic convention with former best friend Jack and he helps her check items off her list, she can’t help notice the rekindled feelings brewing between them. High school senior Ellie Kobata compiles an Anti-Wallflower list to help her break out of her shell. ![]() ![]() I feel like I've actually been there and felt the mysterious history still living in the people and the soil of Wales. It sounds like a fairy tale, but I thoroughly enjoyed this magical realism and learned about the life of Taliesin while exploring the countryside of Wales and visiting the farms in the vicinity of Borth. Strangely, Peter isn't the only one to experience that earlier century people around him - including neighbors - see lights and hear fighting, too. Peter, the middle child, finds an ancient harp key that somehow tunes in to scenes from the life of the legendary sixth-century Welch bard, Taliesin. ![]() ![]() When she joins them in December for a holiday visit, Jen discovers a distracted father, a sullen brother, and a young sister who misses her terribly. Because it's such a well-written book, I felt the pictures accurately portrayed what I'd been "seeing" as I ventured through half a school year with a college teacher and his three children.įifteen-year-old Jen had stayed home in America when her father, brother, and sister moved to Wales for a year, after the unexpected death of their mother. ![]() After completing A String in the Harp by Nancy Bond this morning, I spent the next couple of hours googling images of mid-Wales and Borth, the book's setting. ![]() ![]() ![]() IT’S a chilly autumn day, with dew still clinging to the grass, a slight breeze in the air-and a lot of people screaming wildly behind me. ![]() This full-color collection includes photography and childhood clippings provided by Connor and is a must-have for anyone inspired by his journey. ![]() His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don’t be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want. Here, Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker.Įxploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation-so far. *FORBES TOP 5 BREAKTHROUGH BOOK OF THE YEAR *GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MEMOIR/AUTOBIOGRAPHY ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Rescuing the Children - The Story of the Kindertransport, by Deborah Hodge McDonald 1932-1935īritish Quakers and the Rescue of Jewish Refugees, by Rose Holmes The Missing Chapter: How The British Quakers Helped To Save The Jews Of Germany And Austria From Nazi Persecution, by Jennifer TaylorĪdvocate for the Doomed - The Diaries and Papers of James G. “In a work which reads like a detective story, Naomi Shepherd has uncovered an historical Aladdin’s cave of drama and intrigue, casting considerable new light on the efforts that were made to rescue Jews…”.īelow you can find additional resources, including articles and books which mention Wilfrid Israel. 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The Second Formic War (with Aaron Johnston) ![]() The First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston)Įarth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth Awakens Shadow Puppets is the continuing story of Bean and Petra, and the rest of Ender's Dragon Army, as they take their places in the new government of Earth.Įnder’s Game / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the Mind / Ender in Exile / Children of the FleetĮnder’s Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in Flight ![]() With Bean at his side, the two will reshape our future. And he has an irresistible call on the loyalty of Earth's young warriors. Peter Wiggin, Ender's older, more ruthless, brother, sees that any hope for the future of Earth lies in restoring a sense of unity and purpose. Nations are rising again, seeking territory and influence, and most of all, seeking to control the skills and loyalty of the children from the Battle School.īut one person has a better idea. The unity forced upon the warring nations by an alien enemy has shattered. Bestselling author Orson Scott Card brings to life a new chapter in the saga of Ender's Earth and The Shadow Series.Įarth and its society have been changed irrevocably in the aftermath of Ender Wiggin's victory over the Formics. ![]() |