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Full-Stack Development in 7 Days
Title: A Sprint Through Full-Stack Web Development: 7 Days to Proficiency Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the demand for full-stack web developers continues to surge. The ability to proficiently navigate both front-end and back-end development is a coveted skillset. This review delves into the intensive journey of mastering full-stack web development in just 7 days.
By Gianluca Giovannelli2 years ago in BookClub
Review of 'Woman of Light'
There is one every generation, a seer who keeps the stories. Luz “Little Light” Lopez, a tea leaf reader and laundress, is left to fend for herself after her older brother, Diego, a snake charmer and factory worker, is run out of town by a violent white mob. As Luz navigates 1930s Denver, she begins to have visions that transport her to her Indigenous homeland in the nearby Lost Territory. Luz recollects her ancestors’ origins, how her family flourished, and how they were threatened. She bears witness to the sinister forces that have devastated her people and their homelands for generations. In the end, it is up to Luz to save her family stories from disappearing into oblivion. Written in Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s singular voice, the wildly entertaining and complex lives of the Lopez family fill the pages of this multigenerational western saga. Woman of Light is a transfixing novel about survival, family secrets, and love—filled with an unforgettable cast of characters, all of whom are just as special, memorable, and complicated as our beloved heroine, Luz.
By Cyn's Workshop2 years ago in BookClub
"Atlas Shrugged": A Review
It’s easy to be snarky, sarcastic, degrading, and even vicious towards reviewing books. Nowhere is this more evident than with the works of writer and philosopher Ayn Rand. In particular, her magnum opus, Atlas Shrugged (1957), garners praise but mostly people employ condescending rhetoric when it comes to this tome.
By Skyler Saunders2 years ago in BookClub
The Alchemist Book That Changed My Life
"The Chemist" by Paulo Coelho: This novel is about a shepherd named Santiago who sets out on an excursion to find his own legend. The book investigates subjects of fate, reason, and the significance of following one's fantasies.
By Lore2 years ago in BookClub
Thank you, Lucky Jim
For some of us, satire and humour bring solace during difficult times. For me, a classic “campus novel” helped my revisit my definition of “success” and reorient myself on a happy path.
By Brian Jantzi2 years ago in BookClub
A Gift from James Ballard
As a little preface - English is not my mother tongue. I was born in the USSR in a mixed Estonian-Russian family, and my first language was Russian.
By Nik Hein2 years ago in BookClub
My Relationship with Twilight
Like a lot of people, I love a good book: one that makes you laugh, or cry, or see things from a different perspective. One that spurs you to some sort of action. One that sticks with you long after you’ve finished reading it. For me, that book was Twilight. Now, before you go thinking this is going to be another ‘’Team Edward vs Team Jacob” type of piece, let me clarify what I mean. Twilight was my springboard that made me believe in myself enough to take that leap to becoming a writer.
By Kathryn Dorbeck2 years ago in BookClub
Old School. Top Story - August 2023.
When I tell people I went to boarding school, they always ask: "What was that like?" And I find myself pasting on a smile and saying "Great!" through my teeth. Unless I'm drunk, and then I twist my mouth and say "Complicated."
By Suze Kay2 years ago in BookClub
The Power of Resilience: Navigating Life's Challenges
Introduction: Life is an excursion loaded up with highs and lows, wins, and hardships. Regardless of what your identity is or where you come from, difficulty is an all inclusive encounter. At these times of misfortune, the influence of strength sparkles the most splendid. Flexibility isn't simply a trendy expression; a powerful power helps people get by as well as flourish despite life's difficulties. In this article, we'll investigate the significant effect of strength, the characteristics that make an individual versatile, and how to develop this priceless quality in ourselves.
By Katie Poppy2 years ago in BookClub
A Book that change my thoughts
I want to say this is a case of “It’s not the book, it’s me.” But then again, isn’t that the case for every book we end up disliking that everyone else enjoyed?
By Kajal Ghosh2 years ago in BookClub
Richard Laymon Book Of The Month Club
I'd never read a Richard Laymon book, much less joined a book club, but the Richard Laymon Book of the Month Club on Istagram seemed like a good way to hold myself accountable for tackling my ever-growing "to be read" stack.
By Devin Bailey2 years ago in BookClub
Book Review: Norah's Ark by Victoria Williamson
Two very different lives. One shared hope for a brighter future. No time to waste. The flood is coming... Eleven-year-old Norah Day lives in temporary accommodation, relies on foodbanks for dinner, and doesn't have a mum. But she's happy enough, as she has a dad, a pet mouse, a pet spider, and a whole zoo of rescued local wildlife to care for. Eleven-year-old Adam Sinclair lives with his parents in a nice house with a big garden, a private tutor, and everything he could ever want. But his life isn't perfect - far from it. He's recovering from leukaemia and is questioning his dream of becoming a champion swimmer. When a nest of baby birds brings them together, Norah and Adam discover they're not so different after all. Can Norah help Adam find his confidence again? Can Adam help Norah solve the mystery of her missing mother? And can their teamwork save their zoo of rescued animals from the rising flood? Offering powerful lessons in empathy, Norah's Ark is a hopeful and uplifting middle-grade tale for our times about friendship and finding a sense of home in the face of adversity.
By Marie Sinadjan2 years ago in BookClub