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New in Paperback: ‘How to Stop Time,’ ‘Flash’

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By JOUMANA KHATIB from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Ka5yWR

article for August 2, 2019

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Article of the day for August 2, 2019 is Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūjō . Ryūjō ("Prancing Dragon") was a light aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during the early 1930s. Small and lightly built in an attempt to exploit a loophole in the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, she proved to be top-heavy and only marginally stable, and was back in the shipyard for modifications within a year of completion. With her stability improved, Ryūjō returned to service and was employed in operations during the Second Sino-Japanese War. During World War II, she provided air support for operations in the Philippines, Malaya, and the Dutch East Indies, where her aircraft participated in the Second Battle of the Java Sea. During the Indian Ocean raid in April 1942, the carrier attacked British merchant shipping with both her guns and her aircraft. Ryūjō participated in the Battle of the Aleutian Islands in June. She was sunk by American carrier aircraft at the Battle of the ...

Mera Rab Waris - Episode 16 Part 01 | HAR PAL GEO

Mera Rab Waris - Episode 16 Part 01 | HAR PAL GEO Mera Rab Waris - Episode 16 Part 01 | HAR PAL GEO This is the story of Ayesha, a young vibrant girl who has strong beliefs, a deep understanding of religion and respect for a traditional and respectful lifestyle. When Haris, who belongs to a liberal household with a modern outlook, meets Ayesha accidentally because of an incident - the unexpected spark between them leads to them getting married. This does not go down well with Faizan who has known Ayesha growing up, and has been in love with her since he was a teenager. The conflict between Ayesha whose faith is her guiding light, and her in-laws who are far more liberal in their approach, starts as soon as she moves in with them and slowly takes over her whole life. Over time this clash threatens the strength of her marriage and tests her faith and her character, as accusations from her in-laws call into question her loyalty to her husband. Despite all these hardships, will Ayesha sta...

Martin Mayer, Prolific and Protean Author and Critic, Is Dead at 91

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By ROBERT D. McFADDEN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2Yl2EaE

Scattered Thunderstorms Tomorrow Weather!

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With a high of 75F and a low of 69F.

Picture Books to Perk Up Any Kid’s Summer

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By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2OA1jZc

11 New Books We Recommend This Week

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By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2T0iod3

Jia Tolentino Wants You to Read Children’s Books

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By Unknown Author from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2MwEDGz

The Man Who Tried to Catch the 100-Pound Salmon

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By NATE BLAKESLEE from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2KaPGDz

Edward Snowden’s Memoir Is Coming in September

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By CONCEPCIÓN DE LEÓN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2LRQcsh

‘Abnormal, as Most Geniuses Are’: Celebrating 200 Years of Herman Melville

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By TINA JORDAN from NYT Books https://ift.tt/2LW2DDs