Pamela Paul
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"The acclaimed editor of The New York Times Book Review takes readers on a nostalgic tour of the pre-Internet age, offering powerful insights into both the profound and the seemingly trivial things we've lost. Remember all those ingrained habits, cherished ideas, beloved objects, and stubborn preferences from the pre-Internet age? They're gone. To some of those things we can say good riddance. But many we miss terribly. Whatever our emotional response...
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An indispensable guide to welcoming children—from babies to teens—to a lifelong love of reading, written by Pamela Paul and Maria Russo, editors of The New York Times Book Review.
Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated...
Do you remember your first visit to where the wild things are? How about curling up for hours on end to discover the secret of the Sorcerer’s Stone? Combining clear, practical advice with inspiration, wisdom, tips, and curated...
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"Imagine keeping a record of every book you ever read. What would those titles say about you? With humor and warmth, the editor of The New York Times Book Review shares the stories that have shaped her life. For twenty-eight years, Pamela Paul has been keeping a diary that records the books she reads, rather than the life she leads. Or does it? Over time, it's become clear that this Book of Books, or Bob, as she calls him, tells a much bigger story....
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Once relegated to the margins of society, pornography has emerged as one of the most visible and profitable sectors of the cultural industries, assuming an unprecedented role in the mainstream of our popular culture at the same time that its content has become more extreme and harsh, more overtly sexist and racist. This eye-opening and disturbing film tackles the complexity behind this seeming paradox, placing the voices of critics, producers, and...
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In the second book of the series Tina's Adventures, Tina makes her first trip to the past. She plans, prepares and packs for travel to a 2000 years old Roman country – Pompeii. Once back home from school and after her lunch, she shuts her door and takes out the magic kettle. Filling it up to the brim, she waits for the portal to form and steps into it.
Within seconds she is transported to a sunny morning of Pompeii, landing in a garden where children...
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Time travel anyone?
Seven year old smart, spunky Tina finds a magic kettle in a chor bazar (a thrift market) of Mumbai while shopping with her granny. This kettle has the power to take her to various timezones of the past where she is not just a mere observer but becomes a part of the adventures of that time. A perfect blend of history, curiosity and adventures for our young readers with TINA (whose name means There Is No Alternative).
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