book reviews
Reviews of books by relationship gurus, dating experts, and cautionary tale-tellers.
The Riders of the Canyons
Start writing...Riders of the Purple Sage: A Tale of Frontier Justice The sun bled across the Utah horizon, staining the endless sage in shades of deep violet. The wind hummed through the dry brush in low, mournful tones like a ghost choir singing of broken promises and lost dreams.
By Jack sparrow 8 months ago in Humans
Ed Miliband rejects ÂŁ24bn plan to bring power from Morocco to UK
**Ed Miliband Rejects £24 Billion UK-Morocco Energy Link in Major Policy Shift** Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has rejected a £24 billion proposal to import renewable electricity from Morocco to the United Kingdom via a record-breaking subsea cable. The ambitious Morocco-UK Power Project, led by British energy firm Xlinks, had aimed to provide up to 8% of Britain’s electricity needs by transporting solar and wind power from the Sahara Desert to the Devon coast.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in Humans
The Importance of a Balanced Diet for Long-Term Health
Introduction Eating healthy isn't just about losing weight—it's about feeling good, staying strong, and living a long, happy life. A balanced diet gives your body all the nutrients it needs to work properly. Without the right foods, you might feel tired, get sick often, or develop health problems like diabetes, heart disease, or weak bones.
By MUHAMMAD Abbas8 months ago in Humans
The photograph that saved her life
The train roared past, its steel wheels screeching against the tracks, drowning out the sounds of the bustling platform. Amidst the crowd stood a girl—thin, pale, almost invisible. Her name was Alina, a 19-year-old who looked more like a shadow than a person. She clutched a tattered schoolbag to her chest and stared blankly at the yellow line just inches from the edge.
By Shehzad khan8 months ago in Humans
Starmer faces growing Labour rebellion over welfare cuts
Starmer is confronted with a growing labor revolt over welfare cuts. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure from within his own party as a growing number of Labour MPs voice opposition to his stance on welfare cuts. Within a few weeks of Labour's historic victory in the general election, the internal rebellion has revealed deep divisions within the party. Starmer's decision to maintain some welfare restrictions imposed by the previous Conservative government, particularly the two-child benefit cap, is at the heart of the dissent. Despite pre-election hopes that a Labour government would reverse the policy—seen by critics as punitive and harmful to low-income families—Starmer has signalled there will be no immediate change.
By GLOBAL NEWS8 months ago in Humans
The Last Summer Before the Storm
It had been years since they had all come back to Willow Creek, the little town that shaped their childhoods, a place where summers felt like they lasted forever, and friendships seemed unbreakable. But, time was cruel, and the small town that had once been their playground had aged just as they had—faded, quiet, and somewhat forgotten.
By Solve Smart8 months ago in Humans
The Echo Chamber of Comfort
The hum was almost imperceptible at first, a soft, reassuring thrum beneath the surface of Elias’s life. It wasn't the hum of electricity or machinery; it was the quiet contentment of a perfectly curated existence. His apartment, a haven of minimalist design, was his universe. He worked from home, his digital nomad status a badge of honor. Groceries, meals, even his morning coffee, arrived with a tap on an app. His social media feeds were meticulously pruned, showcasing only opinions that mirrored his own, facts that validated his beliefs. This wasn’t just a comfort zone; it was an echo chamber of exquisite comfort.
By Noman Afridi8 months ago in Humans
