The Book Thief

Abducted as a child, she'd been raised inside a cold, regulated, racially defined institution.

Voters liked her affable manner, welfare policies and credited her for solid economic growth in one of Latin America's most stable, business-friendly countries.

She's amiable company, but the film is meandering, inconclusive, unmemorable.

During one particularly heated exchange, Josh snapped that my animosity was born of jealousy. Nature (Jan 16, 2013)

In theory, that could spark apprehension where there is none. Chicago Tribune (Nov 9, 2012)

Some people believe that bathing here on auspicious days will cure pain and diseases. Wall Street Journal (Apr 25, 2013)

Sometimes ignorance is benign, a natural part of growing up. Salon (Jan 27, 2013)

Some people reacted angrily, and began berating the military officers, demanding better protection, Hussain recalled.

Therapists generally counsel bereaved patients not to make any major decisions for at least a year after the death of a loved one.

This year, as its shares fell, Apple capitulated, offering to introduce new voting rules at its annual meeting.

He portrayed the players as poor working-class good guys seeking only to be treated fairly while castigating the wealthy owners as evil and selfish moguls.

"There was no catalyst that made this happen," he added.

On the earnings front, investors awaited results from companies including global conglomerate General Electric Co.

Each stood quite still, looking me straight in the face with his fixed outstarting eyes, and with an expression absolutely diabolical. Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick)

Pictures were taken: The 44 Hobbit homes are each equipped with fenced yards and windowsills filled with diminutive knickknacks.

Being a submissive or dutiful patient doesn't always pay off.

In many respects the city is in an enviable position: young, diverse, and growing by bounds.

Astronomically large numbers are hard for humans to fathom. Forbes (Sep 25, 2012)

Feigning sickness, Montse stayed in bed, joining the others only for meals.

The mayor’s flippant comment has outraged homeless advocates. Salon (Feb 20, 2013)

Given his confidence, and fluency in English, I expected he’d have little trouble finding a job. Salon (Sep 3, 2012)

Either way, analysts predict he will be a formidable force.

This year, has become a far more aggressive player in this frigid field, experts say, provoking alarm among Western powers.

Those that are the most frugal will come out ahead.  Forbes (Dec 21, 2012)

Permanently controlling too much territory and too many hostile Palestinians is futile and self-defeating.

The survivors are said to be recovering from hypothermia, sun-stroke and exhaustion, after spending more than eight hours keeping afloat after the crash.

India’s government has often proved immutable to previous calls for progressive reform.

There were small things that seemed innocuous, like men opening the door for her.

Tests showed they were tainted with ricin, a highly lethal poison made from castor beans.

Clearly, having the government somehow police search engine results for so called “biases” was ludicrous. Forbes (Jan 9, 2013)

Zuckerberg then realized that she had fallen prey to Facebook’s complicated privacy setting machinations. Forbes (Dec 26, 2012)

He viewed the moths with malice, their fluttering wings fanning his resentment. Lyman, Olin L.

Frank also learns he has a malignant brain tumor. Seattle Times (Jun 28, 2012)

Obesity, defined as body mass index greater than 30, is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality and a financial burden worldwide. Science Magazine (Nov 9, 2011)

The entire track is morose in the best possible way, perfect for obliviously dancing down the street at a wholly inappropriate time of day.

The tiny wombat had its eyes shut, snoring, completely oblivious to the troubles ahead which are threatening his ancient family's survival.

They made outlandish profits for about four years.  Forbes (Dec 10, 2012)

Despite being superficially straightforward, the book contains a good deal of irony and quite a few paradoxes.

He was kind of stressed, pensive is maybe the word.

For patients at advanced ages, hospitals and emergency rooms can become perilous places.

A prolific Twitter user, he often talks about the need to nurture technological innovation in education.

His jaws opened and his tongue protruded about seven inches.

My raucous, restless classmates had drowned out my voice.

But it's much more comfortable to discuss repertoire with artists, going over details about possible cuts in a piece, different mutations, arrangements. Seattle Times (Aug 23, 2012)

We're about to lose any semblance of decent working conditions.

But in the dream his actions are harsh, spiteful, unyielding. Salon (Jun 15, 2012)

After returning for a second stint as prime minister, Abe initially focused on policies to revive the stagnant economy.

Some dabbed their eyes as prayers and remembrances were said, but faces were mostly stoic and there was no sobbing. Seattle Times (Jan 29, 2013)

“His hearing loss turned out to be temporary, and mine is lasting.”

The volunteers who’d warmed up before exercising had the highest pain threshold, meaning their muscles were relatively pain-free.

Despite the new climate of open criticism, there is still some trepidation about speaking out in front of journalists.

He looked haggard and unkempt and had dark rings under his eyes.

Her tone, vehement, yet low, struck the corresponding chord in his nature. Weyman, Stanley J.

Vigilance and critical questioning are very effective first barriers to uncritical acceptance. Scientific American (Apr 9, 2013)