![]() It was shot entirely on location in England on an 11-week schedule. Wright and Moggach set the film in an earlier period and avoided depicting a "perfectly clean Regency world", presenting instead a "muddy hem version" of the time. ![]() ![]() Wright encouraged greater deviation from the text, including changing the dynamics within the Bennet family. Screenwriter Deborah Moggach initially attempted to make her script as faithful to the novel as possible, writing from Elizabeth's perspective while preserving much of the original dialogue. Keira Knightley stars in the lead role of Elizabeth Bennet, while Matthew Macfadyen plays her romantic interest Mr. The film features five sisters from an English family of landed gentry as they deal with issues of marriage, morality and misconceptions. Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright, in his feature directorial debut, and based on Jane Austen's 1813 novel of the same name. ![]()
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![]() Nocturne by Sharon Shinn Accepting a position in a secluded and whispered-about mansion, a woman soon discovers the source of its mystery- the blind, tormented angel who lives there, and whose secrets could now destroy them both. ![]() As the captive of an irresistibly dangerous male, she has two choices- submit and become a pawn, or take hold of her own destiny. ![]() Alphas- Origins by Ilona Andrews A woman is kidnapped into a world divided by a superhuman civil war. But in her court, all is not what it appears to be. Angel's Wolf by Nalini Singh In the spellbinding universe of the Guild Hunters, a vampire becomes obsessed with the seductive angle who rules the Louisiana territory. Four masters of urban fantasy and paranormal romance explore the rapture of the heavens above and the darkness below. ![]() They soar through the night, unearthly creatures of legends and lore. ![]() ![]() Are the two events connected? 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The village of Tsepesh sits in the eternal shadow of an abandoned castle, a onetime stronghold of the Nobility, the vampire lords who rule the devastated wasteland of the future. During that time, the vampire class rose up to plunge the world in a second darkness plagued with horrible monsters and demons. Seemingly immortal, they can be destroyed only by the use of a stake through the heart, severing of their heads, or exposure to sunlight. ![]() Vampires: murderous creatures in the shape of humans, they stalk the night feeding on the blood of innocents. A Crash Course in the History of Black Science Fiction.200 Significant SF Books by Women, 1984-2001. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Northern army swaps generals, the war ebbs and flows, the citizens fall victim to the back and forth of gossip and public opinion, but the one constant is Abraham Lincoln. The Power of the Presidency Jethro and Ross Milton, among others, secure their faith ultimately in the president. All of the public figures are human, but the way in which the public reacts to them almost suggests that they are not. ![]() Hunt also draws a distinction between peoples' real motivations and their motivations according to the newspapers. The public opinion contributes to the general fatigue of the war, as everyone's intensities are drawn out by what they hear from others. The public thinks that the North will win the war, then suddenly they believe the South will win it. It also both criticizes and compliments the president. ![]() The public opinion alternately reveres and devastates every general involved in the war effort. 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On this Earth, however, Cara has survived. ![]() Cara’s life has been cut short on 372 worlds in total. Enter Cara, whose parallel selves happen to be exceptionally good at dying-from disease, turf wars, or vendettas they couldn’t outrun. Multiverse travel is finally possible, but there’s just one catch: No one can visit a world where their counterpart is still alive. Click Here For Goodreads Synopsis: An outsider who can travel between worlds discovers a secret that threatens her new home and her fragile place in it, in a stunning sci-fi debut that’s both a cross-dimensional adventure and a powerful examination of identity, privilege, and belonging. I can’t express how much I truly just fell into this novel, like sinking into a warm comfortable bed and never wanting to leave it. A beautifully written character driven story about place, belonging, and inequality that left me yearning for more. ![]() ![]() ![]() Curated in collaboration with the team of experts and educators behind Phaidon's groundbreaking global bestseller The Art Museum, which won acclaim from the New York Times, The Times, NPR, Vogue, and more - and a starred Library Journal review. With a fold-out museum map and floor plans to follow, and interactive cross-referencing activities, this museum-in-a-book spotlights the iconic and important works and movements in art history and provides the perfect introduction to the history of human creativity. Marvel at its remarkable range of styles and mediums - from classic to contemporary, and from paintings and sculptures to photographs and textiles. Discover beautiful reproductions from pre-history to the present, arranged in easy-to-navigate, color-coded wings, galleries, and rooms, each with an informative narrative guide. ![]() Visit the world's greatest museum without leaving your home through this imaginary art museum - a visually spectacular survey of world art for middle-grade reader, curated in collaboration with a global team of experts and educators This imaginary art museum is an educational and inspiring experience without the constraints of space and time. ![]() ![]() ![]() And the fact that it is possible to easily implant false new memories in the brain. Facts like the act of drinking coffee is the result of trillions of electrical impulses and it would take scores of the world's current best supercomputing machines to match this power. The book is full of incredible and fascinating facts that the evolving world of neuroscience is now revealing. Steeped in up to date research, the book offers an insight into the day to day world of our brains, with memorable analogies and metaphors used throughout.Įagleman invites us to "strap in for a whistle-stop tour of the cosmos" with his book and delivers on his promise of learning something new in an easy to read format. ![]() For anyone wanting to learn more about their brain and, almost more importantly, to become curious and find out more, this is a great book. I saw the BBC TV series before reading the book so was aware of the material enabling neuroscience to become accessible to a wider audience. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the South, Jemma is enslaved on the Peeler Plantation in Maryland, where she lives with her mother and father. In proving them wrong, she and her sister Eliza venture from New York to Washington, D.C., to Gettysburg and witness the unparalleled horrors of slavery as they become involved in the war effort. 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When the man you worshipped as a kid becomes your coach, it’s supposed to be the greatest thing in the world. “Trust me, I’ve wanted to punch you in the face a time or five.” “Destiny is a ladder, a series of steps that takes you where you’re supposed to go.” Genre: Contemporary Sports Romance Published: March 20th 2015 Rating: 4/5 stars ★★★★ Title: Kulti Author: Mariana Zapata Series: N/A ![]() |