![]() America has pursued its enemies with killer drones and special operations troops trained privateers for assassination missions and used them to set up clandestine spying networks and relied on mercurial dictators, untrustworthy foreign intelligence services, and proxy armies. The Way of the Knife is the untold story of that shadow war: a campaign that has blurred the lines between soldiers and spies and lowered the bar for waging war across the globe. The most momentous change in American warfare over the past decade has taken place away from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, in the corners of the world where large armies can’t go. In The Way of the Knife, Mr Mazzetti has made a valuable contribution to it.” - The EconomistĪ Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter’s riveting account of the transformation of the CIA and America’s special operations forces into man-hunting and killing machines in the world’s dark spaces: the new American way of war ![]() “The new American way of war is here, but the debate about it has only just begun. ![]()
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![]() I spoke earlier about the importance of reading horror books–and am reminded yet again that I still have not read any HP Lovecraft, one of the most influential horror authors ever. There’s a little piece of chain hanging of the top, along with a red ribbon for hanging purposes, and the word “Krampus” scrawled across the front. ![]() Now, I’ll be sure to never lose mine with this awesome Krampus bell tree ornament. It was an instant Christmas horror classic that brought to life the demon of Austrian myth who punished children who misbehaved, or those that had lost their Christmas spirit. The package also has two recipes on the back: “Scared Sweet Cookies” (sugar cookies) and “Blood Red Royal Icing.”Ī movie that has probably been added to your rotation of holiday viewing is last year’s Krampus from director Michael Dougherty. They’ll be small cookies, but they’ll be delicious, I’m sure. Jason, this item contains pretty detailed cutters of Freddy’s head and Jason’s hockey mask, both about two inches tall. ![]() Christmas is a time for making all kinds of sweet treats, and Horror Block is hear to help with these great cookie cutters. ![]() ![]() ![]() HARVEY: And we know that when Victoria was about 10 years old she did indeed have a pony and a dog. Oh, let me stay with you.ĬORNISH: Alice also expresses that she'll miss her stepsister, pony and dog. (Reading) Oh, do not send me away, dear Papa, exclaimed Alice Laselles as she threw her arms around her papa's neck. There's some dramatic flair, and here's a taste. So it seems to have come direct from the school room to us.īLOCK: Harvey says the 3,000-word narrative is about a girl named Alice who's sent away to boarding school by her stepmother. JACKY COLLISS HARVEY: And Victoria herself wrote composition across the red cover of the little notebook that the original is in in her handwriting. Harvey says it was probably a writing exercise for the princess. Jacky Colliss Harvey is with the Trust and organized the publication of the story. ![]() The Royal Collection Trust says the short story was written by the future monarch around 1829. The title, "The Adventures Of Alice Laselles, By Alexandrina Victoria, Aged 10 and 3/4." Britain's longest ruling monarch, Queen Victoria, will soon have her name on a children's book - not as a character, but as the author and illustrator. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Announcing the Children's and Young Adult Jhalak Prize Shortlist.Empathy Day steps up a gear as it returns for its seventh year – at a time of great need.20+ Brilliant Books Featuring Unforgettable Deaf or Hard of Hearing Characters for Deaf Awareness Week.Celebrate King Charles III and his Coronation with these Majestic Children's Books.New imprint, Pineapple Lane, launches with seven Ukrainian picture books.Sally Anne Garland and The Art of the Every Day.Fit for a King and May Day Madness! Topical themes to inspire aspiring young writers.The year’s outstanding debut authors for children: shortlist for the 2023 Branford Boase Award announced.Jacqueline Wilson - our Guest Editor of the Month.Branford Boase 2023 – what the judges had to say about the shortlist.Read Hour returns for its third year in the UK with Moomin Characters.In its 20th year, the shortlist for CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) reflects the wealth of talent in children’s poetry. ![]() |