In 1805, six-year-old Olivia’s parents are killed in a tragic carriage accident in route to London. Now, the ward of the Earl and the Countess of Berkshire, a strong sibling bond develops between Olivia and the family's only child, Jack.
Ukrainian author Artem Chapeye has lived many lives: journalist, activist, translator, and since the spring of 2022, a soldier in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Being a writer helps him to “endure everyday army life,” he said in an interview in June 2023, but “until everything is finished, it is very
What the title says. What books are you reading? Or if not books, what are some interesting articles you've read lately?...
Warning: This book review contains graphic descriptions. While embedded with Ukrainian forces entering Bakhmut in December 2022, the bloodiest battle to date in the Russo-Ukrainian war, journalist Yaroslav Trofimov encountered anti-Kadyrov Chechen fighters fighting on the side of Ukraine. “It’s like Mariupol all over...
A YouTube video that contains witchy themes.
In a world that often deals us a deck of cards filled with uncertainties, "Yes, Maybe, No" delves into the intricacies of life's tumultuous journey, especially for women. Navigating the unpredictable twists and turns of existence, the story unravels the complexities that come with facing sorrows, shedding tears, and enduring...
The hospitality industry, a thriving sector with global revenues exceeding $550 billion, beckons individuals aspiring to build careers within its dynamic confines. Whether you're a student venturing into the realm of Hospitality or an industry professional, this e-book is your indispensable guide. It unravels the complexities of...
In the realm of contemporary theological discourse, a spirited debate unfolds, igniting a clash of ideas that bridges the ancient with the postmodern. Black Liberation Theology, once a voice in the theological wilderness, has experienced a revival in postmodern America, challenging traditional perspectives on the inspiration and...
The Devine Way is the story of a station of Marines and its new leader looking for a “few good men.” Located in the heart of New York City, these Marines remain in constant contact 365 days a year in the battle for enlistments. Many have gone to ruin in this arena. The new commander is a tank officer, a non-volunteer without...
May love melt your heart today and open you up for many loving relationships. Through Christ Jesus there is trust and a promise of healthy relationships. Seek him and let his fire burn in you. You will never grow cold. May the peace of love and prince of peace be in you all. Have a beautiful day friends and family. God bless you...
He started playing the violin at 5. At 13, he received a scholarship to the Peabody Institute of Baltimore. At 15, he received a scholarship to the Julliard School of Music in New York. At 21, he led his own orchestra....
Occasional parent concerns about a book have morphed into confrontations with groups and parents coming in with long lists of titles they see as inappropriate. It’s happening across the nation and in Minnesota, where Bloomington schools face pressure to remove dozens of titles.
It used to be a todo list set up where I just check off and add whatever books caught my interest but it wasn't very shareable so I moved onto storygraph which I liked more than goodreads as the data visualization and breakdown of books via tags and moods gives me a better idea of where I tend to lean in books I seek out and...
David Day's A TOLKIEN BESTIARY is a scholarly, definitive and enchantingly beautiful explanation of all the imaginary beasts, monsters, races, nations,deities, fauna and flora of J.R.R- Tolkien's fantasy worlds of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands....
The Last Unicorn is a 1982 American animated fantasy film about a unicorn who, upon learning that she is the last of her species on Earth, goes on a quest to find out what has happened to others of her kind. Based on the 1968 novel The Last Unicorn written by Peter S. Beagle, who also wrote the film's screenplay, the film was...
From snake-like creatures with claws to jealous virgin ghosts, female monsters have long been a part of women’s lore. Such figures were Intimately tied to childbirth, sexuality and child mortality....
Any citizen of the social internet knows the feeling: that irritable contentiousness, that desire to get into it that seems almost impossible to resist, even though you know you’ve already squandered too many hours and too much emotional energy on pointless internet disputes. If you use Twitter, you may have noticed that at...
Any citizen of the social internet knows the feeling: that irritable contentiousness, that desire to get into it that seems almost impossible to resist, even though you know you’ve already squandered too many hours and too much emotional energy on pointless internet disputes. If you use Twitter, you may have noticed that at...
“Huckleberry Finn,” a book written by Mark Twain, is a famous American story. But, some schools in the U.S. don’t let students read it. Even though it is an important book, some people don’t like how it talks about race and uses bad language. It has now a censored version, too.
ANKARA, July 29 (Reuters) - Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Saturday urged Denmark to take urgent action to prevent burnings of the Koran, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.
In the past I read Robert Love's Linux Kernel Development Book which is a highly esteemed and recommended book on the topic. However as time passes it become at least half obsolete. https://rlove.org/...