Further is there at the reverse a large width pin with a standard hook construction placed. The German Crosses with 4 rivets were made in Germany and the pieces with 6 rivets in Austria. At the reverse are 4 or 6 rivets visible and through the number of rivets you can recognize if the award was made in Germany or Austria. Underneath these points is a 63 mm large silver backing plate placed which has the same shape as the award, only it’s slightly bigger so it forms the outer line of the award. These points are chemically blackened and have the appearance of sunrays. This date refers to the year of institution and from underneath this wreath emerge the eight star points. At the bottom of the wreath is a square box with the year 1941 impressed into it. The golden wreath measures 39 mm across and is made out of single laurel leaves that are bounded together with a silk lint. This swastika is placed upon a red-bordered silver disk and upon this red border is a golden laurel leaf wreath mounted. The name of this award comes from this 21,5 mm big swastika. The German Cross (Deutschen Kreuz) is build up out of 5 separate parts and although the name suggests otherwise, it has the shape of a large 8-pointed breast star with in the center a large black swastika which is outlined in silver.
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They are representatives of the Mormon priesthood, taught from their youth that they bear responsibilities for their congregation, its physical and spiritual well being, and trained to take their part in the administration of their church. Who are these young men and what can we learn from the way that they are taught to lead? Then they return to their families in the pews. They kneel before trays of bread and water, recite formal prayers and solemnly pass the communion to the congregation. This piece is part of a joint On Faith - On Leadership series exploring the Mormon experiences that have helped shaped Mitt Romney’s leadership style, with pieces contributed by prominent Mormon writers and academics.Įvery Sunday in chapels across the world, the Lord’s Supper is administered by teenage boys of the congregation, nervous or bored, in sometimes ill-fitting white shirts and poorly knotted ties in youthful imitation of their dark-suited fathers. Really loved the wild west setting and it was so believable that you forget that the characters were putting on a play often, only really being reminded in the scene before the showdown. The animation is very bright, well drawn and colourful, everything looking lush, detailed and smooth. While "Cleanliness is Next to Impossible" was the scariest episode and "Find Her Keep Her" the most poignant, "Paw and Order" is one of the show's funniest, so many parts being a hilarious riot, with a unique premise, the best soundtrack of the whole show and one of the show's best supporting characters. "Paw and Order" is a masterpiece of anything Winnie the Pooh and animation in general. While the original three 60s-70s short films ('Honey Tree', 'Blustery Day' and 'Tigger Too') and the 1977 'The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' are just a little better, 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' is one of the Winnie the Pooh franchise's high points. Not all childhood favourites have held up, but 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' is one of the strongest examples of those that have. As a fan of Winnie the Pooh, 'The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh' was always one of my favourite shows as a child. Odysseus blinds the Kyklops and escapes, making Poseidon, father of all Kyklopês and god of the sea, his enemy. Because of this stupid decision fueled by Odysseus’s thirst for adventure, 4 men were eaten and the rest were mentally scarred. I wished/to see the caveman, what he had to offer” (IX.245-249). In Book IX, when Odysseus and his men journey to the land of the Kyklopês, Odysseus chooses to stay in the Kyklops cave to see if he can meet the Kyklops rather than taking the riches and sailing away: “‘We say/put out again on good salt water!’/Ah, how sound that was! Yet I refused. Throughout The Odyssey, Odysseus makes decisions that he knows would benefit him only. To me, a person is heroic if he/she is willing to sacrifice himself/herself for the sake of others, and if he/she makes decisions that benefit not only himself/herself but other people. However, is Odysseus truly heroic? I do not think so, because Odysseus makes many high-cost decisions that yield few benefits. Odysseus, the main character in The Odyssey, is portrayed as an epic hero because of his sharp intellect, extraordinary strength, and outstanding courage. (When her father tells Amber that he has missed seeing her and taking her places, she responds, ""I miss that too. When she is unable to keep her plans to visit her father, who now lives in France, he travels to London to see her, and their rendezvous sets the scene for some poignant conversations about the separation. What does dismay the impulsive, soon-to-be-fourth grader, however, is the likelihood that her parents' six-month separation will be permanent. A bad case of the chicken pox doesn't dampen the spirits of Danziger's spunky heroine (introduced in Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon)-even though the spots appear at the start of her anxiously awaited summer trip to London with her aunt. This Library of America collection presents his best-known works, together for the first time in one volume. Mark Twain is perhaps the most widely read and enjoyed of all our national writers. Mark Twain: A Tramp Abroad, Following the Equator, Other Travels (LOA #200) (Library of America Mark Twain Edition #7) (Hardcover): Mark Twain: The Innocents Abroad, Roughing It (LOA #21) (Library of America Mark Twain Edition #6) (Hardcover): 2 1891-1910 (LOA #61) (Library of America Mark Twain Edition #5) (Hardcover): Mark Twain: Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches, and Essays Vol. 1 1852-1890 (LOA #60) (Library of America Mark Twain Edition #4) (Hardcover): 44, The Mysterious Stranger (Library of America Mark Twain Edition #3) (Hardcover): Mark Twain: The Gilded Age and Later Novels (LOA #130): The Gilded Age / The American Claimant / Tom Sawyer Abroad / Tom Sawyer, Detective / No. Mark Twain: Historical Romances (LOA #71): The Prince and the Pauper / A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court / Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc (Library of America Mark Twain Edition #2) (Hardcover): This is book number 1 in the Library of America Mark Twain Edition series. A helpful and/or enlightening book that is extremely well rounded, has many strengths and no shortcomings worth mentioning.Ĩ – Very good. Often an instant classic and must-read for everyone.ĩ – Superb. A helpful and/or enlightening book that, in addition to meeting the highest standards in all pertinent aspects, stands out even among the best. Here's what the ratings mean:ġ0 – Brilliant. Books we rate below 5 won’t be summarized. Our rating helps you sort the titles on your reading list from solid (5) to brilliant (10). We rate each piece of content on a scale of 1–10 with regard to these two core criteria. Helpful – You’ll take-away practical advice that will help you get better at what you do. Whatever we select for our library has to excel in one or the other of these two core criteria:Įnlightening – You’ll learn things that will inform and improve your decisions. At getAbstract, we summarize books* that help people understand the world and make it better. Nor is there a hint of any possible motive for the attack.Įnter Harper Brown. Decker and his team can find absolutely no connection between the shooter - a family man with a successful consulting business - and his victim, a schoolteacher. A man shoots a woman execution-style on a crowded sidewalk, then turns the gun on himself.Įven with Decker’s extraordinary powers of observation and deduction, the killing is baffling. In this “perfect ‘fix’ for the thriller aficionado” ( Associated Press) and #1 New York Times bestseller, maverick FBI detective Amos Decker must forge an uneasy alliance with the Defense Intelligence Agency to prevent an international incident that could spell the end of the United States as we know it.Īmos Decker witnesses a murder just outside FBI headquarters. There are few stories where the art is more 'artsy' but I am not a big fan of comic adaptations where the style differs greatly from the original.Įach story is fairly short as one can expect, and this works great if you only have a bit of time every now and then. The art mostly follows that of the animated series, which I particularly like. Note than even in these there is no in-depth insight or great drama - this is a collection of comedies. Most are just plain fun, and a few are pure gold. Luckily there are no really bad ones, but a few are fairly forgettable. As always with such a set, not all stories are equal. In total, there are over 40 stories in the book from various authors and artists. Each story stands on its own and while it adds interesting detail to the overall plot, it usually just provides nice back stories and character development. For fans of the show, this is like a comic version of 'Tales from Ba Sing Se'. More reviews (and no fluff) on the blog endearing collection of short stories from the world of Avatar is a wonderful addition to the (always excellent) releases of Avatar books of late. Ultimately, this obsession with accuracy is to the show's detriment. Some shots are direct copies of frames from the anime, which translates awkwardly to live action. The same can be said of the series' direction, which clearly prioritizes accuracy over innovation. The characters could have been slightly tweaked to elevate and capitalize on the new format, but are instead relegated to boring facsimiles. Unfortunately, while that's impressive from an accuracy standpoint, it also dulls any distinction the live-action might have earned for itself. Speaking of, the cast bears a striking visual resemblance to their counterparts from the anime. In doing so, dialogue often comes across as monotonous and unrealistic - despite a cast of talented young actors who are clearly capable of giving compelling performances when the script allows them breathing room. The performances tend to feel stiff and unbelievable, possibly because the show writers attempted to keep characterizations as close to the anime versions as possible. It's a good watch, certainly cute and fun enough to not feel like a waste of time for casual fans, but it doesn't capture the essence of the original. The common consensus among anime fans is that live-action adaptations are disappointing, as they consistently fail to live up to the charm of the anime. |