Literature News Monitoring

Book Review: La Ballona Creek

La Ballona Creek by Brant Vickers Genre: Young Adult / Paranormal / Historical ISBN: 9798891324534 Print Length: 246 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Reviewed by Lauren Hayataka In La Ballona Creek, Brant Vickers delivers a quietly devastating …

A Poetry and music evening was held recently at Llandrindod Wells cafe bar

The event was introduced and led by Simon Rae of The Guardian and Radio 4. Poetry readings were given by Simon Rae, Catherine Smedley and Michelle Pearce, with harp recitals and singing by Dr Joe Botting. Music, poetry and songs were also performed by …

Book Review: After The Ocean

After the Ocean goes down a path not often taken these days: a feel-good novel. And because Lauren Rico effectively sustains curiosity about a man who goes missing in the prologue with a moving story of his distraught but determined wife, then and thirty …

EVE Online studio CCP is making a medieval-style tome of epic poetry inked with the blood of players to commemorate the ...

At the close of this year's EVE Fanfest, CCP Games CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson took the stage to announce a surprising new commemoration of the long-running sci-fi MMO: An epic poem in the style of the ancient Icelandic sagas, written on genuine vellum …

Book review: Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever: A new generation’s search for religion by Lamorna Ash

THERE is a statue in the Tate, Jacob and the Angel. It is vast and confronting, two fleshy alabaster figures embracing, the angel holding up Jacob as if to keep him in the fight. Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever opens and closes with this, two figures “at …

Book review: The Great Search: Turning to earth and soul in the quest for healing and home by John Philip Newell

IT IS one of the many pressing questions of our age: how do we spiritually respond to the climate crisis we are facing today? Do we either return to our ancient texts and traditions to find there a fuller understanding of what it means to be part of the …

Book review: Revelation and the Word of God: Theological foundations of the Christian Church —Volume 2 by Paul Avis

THOSE who read the first volume of Paul Avis’s series of explorations in fundamental theology, Jesus and the Church (Books, 12 March 2021), will warmly welcome this second volume focused on revelation, and on Jesus, scripture, and the Church as the …

Book review: Dietrich Bonhoeffer — The Last Eight Days: The untold story of the journey to Flossenbürg by John McCabe

FEW would dispute Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s place among the modern martyrs on the west front of Westminster Abbey. Many have read at least some of his writings and appreciated how they are both of their time and yet do speak into our own. The final message …

Book review: Toleration: A very short introduction by Andrew R. Murphy

THE Latin word tolerare means to bear with, endure, or allow, with the dominant meaning coming from the first two senses. Today, “tolerance” as a positive personal quality is near-synonymous with “open-mindedness”, but “toleration” as a political concept …

Book Review: Where the Opium Grows by Hajra ...

In Where the Opium Grows, Hajra Panezai presents a searing, unflinching account of survival—not just as a woman in Pakistan, but as an artist, a dissenter, and a witness to the toxic convergence of fame, politics, and patriarchy. The book is not simply a …

Book review: Highways and Byways, Jimmy Barnes

If you haven’t read Jimmy Barnes’ two-volume autobiography Working Class Boy: A memoir of running away and Working Class Man: A memoir of running out of time, you’re missing out. Barnes’ writing style, stories, background, dry sense of humour and the fact …

Second generation Korean American wins New York poetry award

Utica University recently hosted Jason Koo, the winner of the Eugene Paul Nasar Poetry Prize, on their campus to read pages from his book and teach a class on campus. The Nassar Poetry Prize is awarded to one upstate New York poet for their published …

Spoken words shine at El Camino’s 7th Annual Poetry Slam

Obituary: Jane Gardam, award-winning novelist admired for her ability to get under characters’ skin

Working towards promoting diversity in literature

Driven by her passion for promoting diversity in literature, senior English major Riley Rhoder has explored a wide range of coursework and extracurriculars throughout her time in the Department of Literatures in English. Her commitment to highlighting …

Book Review: Wings of Starlight 

As a child, did you look around the world with wonder? Did you search for signs of magic hiding in the real world? I did.  As a child, the Tinker Bell franchise was one of my favorite film series to watch. My favorite of the movies was “Secret of the Wings …

Is It Time to Rejuvenate Jewish Education?

The two most powerful and popular words in the Jewish world must surely be “Jewish education.” Walk into any board meeting of any Jewish organization and if you want the room to kvell, just talk about “the importance of Jewish education.” With the high …

Love a good whodunit? 5 classic mystery novels every thriller fan must read

Imagine this: a locked room with no escape, a bustling crowd hiding dark secrets, or an eerie moor shrouded in fog. In these gripping tales, detectives find themselves ensnared in a web of unkempt, gruesome murder mysteries—just like you, the reader, as …

Love a good whodunit? 5 classic mystery novels every thriller fan must read

Imagine this: a locked room with no escape, a bustling crowd hiding dark secrets, or an eerie moor shrouded in fog. In these gripping tales, detectives find themselves ensnared in a web of unkempt, gruesome murder mysteries—just like you, the reader, as …

Klean Industries & KBR to Jointly Develop Integrated Solutions to Recover Sustainable Commodities from End-of-Life Tires

Klean Industries Inc. signs a Heads of Terms Agreement with Kellogg Brown & Root LLC (“KBR”) to jointly deliver end-of-life tire pyrolysis projects globally. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klean Industries Inc …

ACCURE Battery Intelligence Launches PCS Analytics™ and Tasks™ to Maximize BESS Uptime and Close the O&M Loop

New features streamline BESS operations with AI-powered insights and end-to-end task management. AACHEN, NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA, GERMANY, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ACCURE Battery Intelligence, the leading provider of end-to-end safety …

New 40 V GaN Power Transistor from EPC Targets Low-Voltage Silicon Strongholds

EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, announces the availability of the EPC2366, a 40 V, 0.8 mΩ device …

proMX opens four new offices in India

proMX, a Microsoft Dynamics partner, has opened four new offices in India to better serve customers across the country and support its growing team. MUMBAI, INDIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since opening its first Indian office in Mumbai …

Senergy Power Solutions — Formerly Solar Stik®: Same Mission, Stronger Message

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solar Stik®, a trusted provider of hybrid power solutions for mission-critical operations, is proud to announce its new name: Senergy Power Solutions. This transformation marks more …

NEOX Networks Unveils Industry-First 100Gbps Suricata-Based Security Appliance

New PacketOwl Series Sets Benchmark for High-Performance NIDS, NSM, and NDR Solutions SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEOX Networks, Inc., a leader in IT and OT Observability and Security solutions, has …

16 groundbreaking cooperation agreements signed at Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7) in Riyadh

As the event reaches midpoint, with a focus on Digital Innovation: RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A total of 16 local and international Memoranda of Understanding have been signed on the first two days of the Global …

Heather Martin Awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award

PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates, a leading engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, is honored to announce that Heather Martin has been awarded the Employer Support of the Guard …

Patriot Power Services Names Doug Kindig as President to Lead Nationwide Data Center Expansion

As AI data centers surge, Overwatch’s veteran-owned power division brings in new leadership to meet rising infrastructure demands AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patriot Power Services (PPS), a division of Overwatch …

WV Office of Energy Selects Everblue as Primary Training Provider for Home Energy Rebate Program

CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move to accelerate workforce development and energy efficiency, the West Virginia Office of Energy has partnered with Everblue to equip local contractors with the skills …

From Solar to Circularity: Commercial Solar Panel Recycling Cuts the Ribbon on NJ’s First PV Recycling Center

CSPR opens New Jersey’s first solar panel recycling facility, marking a major step toward solar waste solutions and circular energy practices in the U.S. PHILLIPSBURG, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Commercial Solar Panel …

Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed the Gori Law Firm for the Family of a Former Welder with Mesothelioma ...

ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the Florida Mesothelioma Victims Center, "If your husband or dad is a former welder and he has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma or lung cancer please call the …

Power Smarter: leagend Battery Remote Monitoring Solution Revolutionizes Energy Management

As industries increasingly rely on uninterrupted power for critical operations, leagend proudly introduces its Battery Remote Monitoring Solution. SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As industries increasingly rely on …

HYDGEN and SunKonnect Join Forces to Accelerate Green Hydrogen Adoption in Indian Industry

MANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HYDGEN (Hydrogen Innovation Pvt. Ltd.), an emerging leader in advanced green hydrogen electrolyzer systems, announced a strategic partnership with SunKonnect last month, a clean …

HYDGEN and Tridiagonal Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Sign Strategic MoU for Small-Scale Electrolyzer Collaboration

MANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HYDROGEN INNOVATION PVT. LTD. (HYDGEN), a leader in the development of advanced Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzers, and Tridiagonal Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (TSPL), a renowned …

SJW Group Rebrands as H2O America

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW), a leading investor-owned, pure-play water and wastewater utility, today announced that it has changed its name to H2O America and unveiled a new logo and corporate brand. The …

Lucasys completes SOC 2 Type II certification renewal

ATLANTA, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lucasys, the premier provider of cloud-based software and services for rate-regulated utilities, announces the successful renewal of its SOC 2 Type II certification. This milestone underscores Lucasys’ unwavering …

AMRT Satellite Technology Uncovers Significant Mineral Assets at Historic Oregon Mine

Abandoned Mine Expected to Roar Back to Life with Massive Results thanks to AMRT Satellite Scan Technology MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CC Explorations, a leading satellite-based mineral exploration company, today …

Genie Energy Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

Newark, NJ, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genie Energy, Ltd. (NYSE: GNE), a leading retail energy and renewable energy solutions provider, today announced results for the first quarter of 2025.  Michael Stein, Chief Executive Officer of Genie Energy, …

Greenbacker’s Cider solar project awarded North American Solar Deal of the Year

Utility-scale solar farm awarded for its innovative financing package—which includes one of the market’s earliest tax credit transfer bridge loans—on an industry-leading clean energy infrastructure project. Financing supports construction and operation of …