![]() ![]() ![]() Interweaving her own first-hand experiences with the research of premier scientists, Goodall illuminates the heroic efforts of dedicated environmentalists and the truly critical need to protect the habitats of these beloved species. With the insatiable curiosity and conversational prose that have made her a bestselling author, Goodall-along with Cincinnati Zoo Director Thane Maynard-shares fascinating survival stories about the American crocodile, the California condor, the black-footed ferret and more-all formerly endangered species and species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are now being regenerated. Xxiv, 392 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : 24 cmĪt a time when we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, renowned scientist Jane Goodall brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. ![]()
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Although enjoying a recent surge in popularity this year, The Declaration was published in 2008 (the same year as The Hunger Games ) and so pre-dates many of the young adult dystopia currently ruling the best-seller lists, including the Matched (2010), Divergent (2011) and Delirium (2011) trilogies. ![]() ![]() ![]() I couldn’t be more proud of you, J,” Hurts’ agent, Nicole Lynn posted on Instagram, alongside a graduation picture of the player. “Leads his team to a Super Bowl, becomes the highest paid player in NFL history, while finishing his Master’s Degree. He led Philadelphia to the 2023 Super Bowl, falling short against the Kansas City Chiefs in Arizona in February, and finished second in NFL Most Valuable Player voting for the 2023 season, behind Chiefs play-caller Patrick Mahomes. ![]() Hurts has enjoyed a hugely successful start to the year. In a tweet posted by the university vice president David Surratt, Hurts – wearing a cap and gown – was warmly applauded by the audience at the Lloyd Noble Center as he received his master’s degree.Ĭongratulations! □□□□□□ /FrGCApp2lk- Dr. Last month the 24-year-old signed a five-year extension to his contract, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history on a per-year basis and keeping him with the franchise through 2028.Īnd on Friday, the star quarterback received his master’s degree in human relations from the University of Oklahoma. It has been an eventful offseason for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Learn about the drama, tears, and adventures everyday women heroes face as they race to fix everything the world has messed up. Forget the "ivory tower" of accomplishment. Real encouragement and inspiration for today's amazing girls. And she's just one of the sheroes you will discover in The Future of Science is Female. She was worried about all the dolphins and whales killed during shrimp farming, so the marine biologist created a tasty, affordable plant-based shrimp alternative. Take 22-year old Dominique Barnes, a female hero of the oceans. In The Future of Science is Female, author and award-winning journalist Zara Stone shares the fascinating, complicated stories of how a diverse group of powerful women got started-from the perspective of those still working it out as they go along. Take a look at what the future holds-and how women are making it better. From saving the oceans to improving the rehabilitation and job prospects of people struggling in prison, these badass female scientists and entrepreneurs are changing the world. #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Inventions and History of Science and Biographies. Educational and inspiring!" Felicia Day, New York Times bestseller, American actress, gamer, writer, web series creator, and queen of the geeks. 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Registration Ends Thursday, September 16 at 5:00 PM. ![]() ![]() Sara Wheeler is the latest in a long line of women to fall under the Finch Hatton spell. Who wouldn’t want a swashbuckling lion slayer stopping in between safaris to recite poems and embrace her under the mosquito netting? Immortalized in “Out of Africa” (written under Blixen’s pen name, Isak Dinesen), he was her artistic muse, but before that he was her escape from the drudgery of a loveless marriage, a failing Kenyan farm and a debilitating bout of syphilis, thanks to her husband, a feckless baron. ![]() The younger son of the 13th Earl of Winchilsea (who was also the Eighth Earl of Nottingham), he was equally at ease in the African bush and on the country estate. He was a war hero, a pilot and a lover of opera. ![]() He was arrestingly handsome, intelligent, athletic and courageous. It’s no wonder Karen Blixen fell madly in love with Denys Finch Hatton in 1918. ![]() ![]() ![]() Sasha & Lindsay, you guys did an amazing job with this first part of Zenith. Zenith is a stellar space tale full of action, suspense, and romance that will leave you thirsty for more! Perfect for fans of Hugh Howie, Sarah J Maas, and Beth Revis." The final pieces are about to fall into place, liberating a plan that will tear Mirabel in two.Īs the Marauder hurtles toward the unknown, there is one lesson that proves to be true: No one can be trusted in a galaxy that runs on lies and illusion.įrom internet sensation Sasha Alsberg and multi-genre author Lindsay Cummings comes a new serialized space opera, full of action, intrigue, and steamy star-crossed romance. Meanwhile, on the far side of the galaxy, the ruthless ruler Nor waits in the shadows of the planet Xen Ptera, biding her time. ![]() When a routine mission goes rogue, the all-female crew is captured by a bounty hunter from Andi’s past and forced into a job that could, quite literally, start a war that will devour worlds. ![]() Androma and her crew strike terror in the hearts of those who cross them amongst the many corners of the Mirabel Galaxy. Most know her as the Bloody Baroness, the captain of a fearsome glass starship called The Marauder. "There is darkness sweeping across the stars. ![]() ![]() ![]() The actor, 50, took to Instagram on MondayĪlec Baldwin celebrates his last day of filming Rust. ![]() Jonny Lee Miller, 50, reveals big career news as he shares he has qualified as a volunteer firefighter ![]() ![]() Looking to buy a family car? Here's what you need to know - by the mums who are changing the way parents shop for the perfect vehicle Noel Gallagher accuses 'angry, white middle-aged women' of eroding young men's confidence and claims his sons are 'shackled' by 'wokeism'Ĭardi B looks incredible in skintight orange midi dress as she holds hands with son Wave, 20 months, while leaving Mother's Day dinner in NYC Phillip has called in lawyers over their reported falling-out JAN MOIR: After this farrago of fakery it will be a miracle if Holly and Phil last the week! 'Nobody valued me enough to protect me': Rebekah Vardy breaks down in tears in doc on her traumatic life growing up a Jehovah's Witness 'It's not my fault some men can't control themselves': Emily Atack hits back at 'perverted' troll who made a sexist comment after her flirty captionįour runners tell us why taking part in Race for Life means the world to them. Molly-Mae Hague shows off her incredible figure in colourful crop tops and skin-tight leggings as she poses for mirror selfies in Spain Gwyneth Paltrow shouting at her director over his perfectionism, her £5,000 haircut and horror over a chip butty! The behind the scenes secrets of Sliding Doors ![]() ![]() His work has been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, National Geographic, Granta, Harper’s, Time, and GQ. Suketu Mehta is the author of Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Join Mehta as he argues that immigrants bring great benefits, enabling countries and communities to flourish, and that the West is not destroyed by immigrants-but rather by fear of immigrants. He explores the destructive legacies of colonialism and global inequality on large swaths of the world, including civil strife and climate change, and their direct impact on why there are more people on the move today than ever before. He examines anti-immigrant backlash, and juxtaposes it against the ordinary heroism of laborers, nannies, and others. ![]() But do we really understand it? Renowned author Suketu Mehta joins us in conversation with journalist Esmy Jimenez to tackle that question head-on.ĭrawing from his book This Land Is Our Land: An Immigrant’s Manifesto, he shares his experience as an Indian-born teenager growing up in New York City and as a journalist with years of reporting around the world. There are few subjects in American life that prompt more discussion and controversy than immigration. ![]() |