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I'm a huge fan of Fallis' earlier writing, especially "Best Laid Plans." But, this book was pretty bad both in concept and in writing. In Italy we get: Ciao, wet, wonderful, and magnifico. We get gondolas and gelato. And... that's about it. Yeah. Italy kind of gets the shaft here. Asks the best question I have ever heard. And, critically, offers solutions. A must read. Rory Sutherland, vice-chairman of Ogilvy UK, and author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense Hot weather - Please ensure you have applied sunscreen on hot days. Bring plenty of water, to avoid dehyd

Poles Apart by Ali Goldsworthy - Penguin Books Australia

This is a light-hearted session, in which you’ll learn the correct set-up of the poles for you, we’ll provide an overview of the benefits of Nordic Walking, and differences from ordinary walking/hiking, as well as teaching you the technique basics, to get you out trying your first Nordic walk, to see if it's something you might enjoy. This is a FREE session (poles provided) and is designed for those new to Nordic Walking.

Appropriate Clothing - Due to the rapidly changing weather conditions our wonderful country displays. You are advised to wear appropriate clothing for changing weather conditions. (layers of breathable clothing that can be removed/replaced as your own/surrounding temperature dictates.) I haven’t mentioned yet that before graduating from university, Everett was very active in student politics on campus and became an ardent feminist, a common development for those active in the national student movement in Canada. His dream of becoming an investigative journalist has withered and he’s left writing articles for various obscure trade publications, including cosmetic and make-up magazines. Oh how the mighty have fallen. Additionally, why does Fallis -- presuming he shares this weeeeeiiiiiirrrrrrdddd male-feminist perspective -- feel the need to point out how attractive all the women in the book are? Is that truly relevant?

Poles Apart by Terry Fallis | Goodreads Poles Apart by Terry Fallis | Goodreads

I haven't read his last couple books, but my wife got me started on 'Poles Apart,' and I usually start what I finish. And what I finished was more of what I expected.In Poles Apart, an expert on polarisation, a behavioural scientist and a professional communicator explain why we are so prone to be drawn into rival, often deeply antagonistic factions. They explore the shaping force of our genetic make-up on our fundamental views and the nature of the influences that family, friends and peers exert. They pinpoint the economic and political triggers that tip people from healthy disagreement to dangerous hostility, and the part played by social media in spreading entrenched opinions. And they help us to understand why outlooks that can seem so bizarre and extreme to us seem so eminently sensible to those who hold them. All my life I have been an impassioned advocate of technology. I believed it could connect the whole world, which it has largely done. What I and many others failed to see, was how those connections would then be used to divide and polarise us - for commercial and political gain. This is endangering our social institutions and democracy on which our dreams were based. It turns our own lives and sometimes, families, to the poles - into warzones. This is a pivotal moment for this book to be written, read and understood. Peter Gabriel, musician The epigraph before the novel starts is a quotation from the very first paragraph of Mill’s plea for equality. Everett, a dual citizen of the US and Canada and writer of magazine ads and other small things, has reached his thirties and has not been able to keep a relationship going. When his father becomes ill in his retirement in Florida, Everett sets out to be with him and spend time with him in the rehab hospital. I really wanted to like this book, the synopsis was so intriguing and sounded like something right up my alley. I am a male who has written for feminists blogs. I grew up right as Jezebel and similar blogs were starting and took off. It sounded like a perfect read to look at some important, contemporary discussions and do so in a funny way. Further, I actually quite like Terry Fallis..

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