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![]() ![]() In the first postwar parliamentary elections (October 1945) the CPN, which previously had no representatives in the Storting, received 11.9 percent of the votes and thus 11 seats in the parliament. After the country was liberated (May 1945), representatives of the CPN became members of Norway’s postwar coalition government (June 1945). Members of the party were active in the national Resistance Movement the party’s prestige and its influence among the masses grew, and its membership increased. ![]() In 1937–38 the CPN participated in the movement of solidarity with Republican Spain Norwegian Communists fought in the ranks of the International Brigades.ĭuring the occupation of Norway by fascist Germany (1940–45) the CPN went underground. In the 1930’s its activity was carried out under the banner of the struggle for uniting the country’s progressive forces in the face of the growing threat of fascism and war. Along with the struggle against reformism and the policy of compromise pursued by right-wing Social Democrats, the CPN conducted a long struggle for the ideological and organizational strengthening of its ranks on the basis of Marxism-Leninism. From the first days of its existence the CPN actively supported the vital interests of the Norwegian working class. (CPN Norges Kommunistiske Parti), founded in Oslo in November 1923 by representatives of the left wing of the Social Democrats after the split in the Norwegian Labor Party (which was established in 1887 and was a member of the Comintern from 1919 to 1923). ![]() ![]() ![]() Cally's War ( 2004) with Julie Cochrane begins a subseries featuring a tough, noirish female operative, whose subterfuges and exploits are recounted within the larger frame. ![]() The war does, however, reach Earth as soon as the second volume, Gust Front ( 2001), and various local theatres of war are subsequently exploited as the sequence ramifies. He began his career with the first of the Posleen sequence, A Hymn Before Battle ( 2000), in which a Near Future Earth is informed by representatives of something like a benevolent Galactic Empire that an inimical Alien civilization, the Posleen, is about to mount an Invasion, and that Earth's best recourse is to commit elite troops to the interstellar reaches where the war currently rages. (1963- ) US author almost exclusively known for his Military SF, though he has in fact written some other sf and fantasy. ![]() ![]() His visit to the University of Minnesota was hosted by the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing as part of its Nourishing Minnesota initiative, which aims to inspire healthy food choices in the public - something Pollan is well-known for doing through his simple food rules. ![]() ![]() Pollan, who has been writing about food for a quarter century, outlines his research in several popular books, including Food Rules: An Eater's Manifesto, The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, and, most recently, Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, in which he brings his food systems knowledge to the kitchen to explore various ways of preparing healthy meals at home. “When I tried to figure out if I could offer any really simple guidance for eating, it came down to seven words: Eat food. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing. ![]() “We have done an amazing job in this society of complicating what for every other animal is a pretty straightforward process: finding a suitable diet, enjoying it, and moving on,” he told Taking Charge during a visit to the University of Minnesota Earl E. When asked about the biggest misperception around healthy eating, Michael Pollan answers almost immediately: “It’s much simpler than people think.” ![]() ![]() ![]() His story is, unavoidably, a tale of continual slaughter. On other occasions, he is specific: '10 per cent of the Georgian party were killed.' More precise still: 'On 29 July signed another death list that included more of Yezor's protégés.'įrom time to time, the account of horror is only an aside: 'Before he turned wantonly to kill another of his friend's wives.' But that is how Stalin lived. In 1931, there was 'a war of extermination in the countryside'. Reading Simon Sebag Montefiore's Stalin, it seems at first that the author is preoccupied with accounts of murder. The blood ran so thick and deep that it presents historians with a problem. And, for good measure, they liquidated their enemies' wives and children, too. ![]() Yet Stalin and those who served him continued the policy of mass murder for almost 30 years, liquidating everyone who was thought to stand in their way. The deceit and hypocrisy prove that they could feel shame, if not guilt. But the leaders of the interwar Soviet Union, for whom killing was an instrument of policy, 'never discussed the Terror before children who lived in a world of lies'. ![]() ![]() ![]() I suppose that makes me the 'right' personality for a writer. I'm interested in all aspects of history, science, art, film.you name it and I'd like to learn about it, generally. ![]() I can say that for some reason in early high school I became very interested in issues of war and devoured a lot about Vietnam and WWII in particular, and that probably carried through to when I began to write publishable stuff. ![]() I do tend to prefer that people read my work without knowing anything about me as a person, because frankly I don't think it's important, or should be, to understand the books themselves. I graduated from York University's Creative Writing program with an Honours degree, but what that all says about me as a writer is pretty slim. I was born in Guyana, South America and moved to Canada when I was about 2 years old. Well, I draw a line between my background as a person and my work in general, mostly because there aren't any straight lines as to why I write what I write, at least not in the superficial aspects. She has published three novels - Warchild (2002), Burndive (2003) and Cagebird (2005).įor those of us not familiar with your work, could you tell us a bit about yourself and your background? Karin Lowachee is an award-winning SF-novelist. As per our agreement, I'm copy/pasting it here : Here is an interview that Rohini of The Pearls are Cooling did with Karin Lowachee for wotmania. ![]() ![]() ![]() Paul had been anxious about this move more than the others, even though it would only be temporary. Maybe Sean should drag his knuckles out of the Stone Age and get a GPS. Paul’s grip tightened on the clumsily-folded map as he peered out window. Paul had been certain they were heading the right way, but the two-lane country roads they had traveled the last half hour had few markers, and his older brother questioned whether they had missed a junction sign. Will they acquire the strength of character and virtue to take only what rightfully belongs to them or are they in way over their heads, with more than a few lost artifacts at stake?Īn unexpected detour left them lost in the dark. ![]() Their abiding friendship deepens as they work side by side to uncover what could be lost treasure. Paul’s new home with the Muellers provides solace, especially in the form of Rachel, his friend and confidante. Or so he and his brother think, until devastating news lands on their doorstep. ![]() Tagline: A coming-of-age story of first love, buried treasure, and discovering some things are worth the wait.īlurb: Sixteen-year-old Paul Porter’s relocation to Pennsylvania is a temporary move during his dad’s deployment. Do you have a young teen who devours fiction? Rightfully Ours by Carolyn Astfalk is the ideal book for them! ![]() ![]() ![]() I fell in love with all the characters, found myself routing for opening night, and was taken aback when it didn't all fall into place near the end as you may think a YA novel would. Not just the short kid, Julia also appears to have some learning differences. ![]() She IS the voice of Julia as a kid growing up, just trying to make sense of the world as she knows it. If I didn't know any better, Holly Goldberg Sloan went back in time with her current writing prowess and wrote this when she was a preteen. Why? It's a book I wouldn't have purchased for myself in store or online, but once I started reading an advance copy from a librarian friend, I fell in love with it and didn't want it to end. the book is always better than the movie). So, I give a standing ovation for this book, which has reinforced my never ending love of libraries (as did Inkheart. You can widen your genre or stick to your comfort zone - all at no cost - the world is wide open to you in a library. You can flip through books in a brick and mortar store, but sometimes the thought of shelling out hard-earned money for what's in your hands just changes your mind for you. Sure buying e-books and online can be cheap and delivered straight to your hands, but a library is a special place. ![]() A bit off topic for a book review is why libraries and librarians are so important. ![]() ![]() ![]() I even have an entire page where I break down and define typical “finance bro” acronyms and jargon.Īnd it’s available now! So head over to /Sophia to download yours NOW. ![]() ![]() I cover literally everything from investing to saving, to tackling debt and achieving your ambitions. Since then, I’ve made more money, invested it, paid others to invest it, lost a bunch… and learned a lot that I’m ready to share with you.Īs you may know, I’ve teamed up with SoFi because of our shared mission to help people get their money right, and I’ve been working with their financial planners to create the ultimate guide to managing your money.Īnd together, we’ve created a FREE downloadable e-guide (because who doesn’t love free stuff?) that tells you why you should care about getting your money right, and how you can get started on the path to financial independence. I couldn't get a credit card, I had to build my businesses with cash, and I had so little credit that even when I was ready to buy a frickin’ Porsche… I couldn’t get a loan… so of course I paid in cash. I was like … ETF, APY, APR, IRA… S&P? Acronyms were made for gatekeeping. Money confused the crap out of me, and felt like an insider’s game. There was no Ivy League school or garden-of-eden like knowledge tree for me to pick from. ![]() When I started to make money, I had no idea what to do with it. You know how they say that money doesn’t grow on trees? Well, neither does knowledge. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her destiny. He’s intense and enigmatic, but always there for her.Ĭaught up in a battle between light and dark – where angels seek vengeance and humans are warriors – Violet must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice. But he has a secret so great it could tear them apart. I can’t wait to read the rest of her books!Įmbrace is the first book in the series so there shouldn’t be too many spoilers.Īll Violet wants to be is with Lincoln. She has a way of describing that is so subtle but creates the perfect image in your head. I’ve always loved Jessica Shirvington ever since her series with the two books Disruption and Corruption. I’ve finally gotten around to doing a book review and I put up some belated reviews – ones that were meant months ago! This book review will be Embrace by Jessica Shirvington. ![]() |