![]() ![]() Some researchers have claimed to be able to decipher certain writing systems, such as those of Epi-Olmec, Phaistos and Indus texts but to date, these claims have not been widely accepted within the scientific community, or confirmed by independent researchers, for the writing systems listed here (unless otherwise specified).Ĭertain forms of proto-writing remain undeciphered and, because of a lack of evidence and linguistic descendants, it is quite likely that they will never be deciphered. The difficulty in deciphering these systems can arise from a lack of known language descendants or from the languages being entirely isolated, from insufficient examples of text having been found and even (such as in the case of Vinča) from the question of whether the symbols actually constitute a writing system at all. The term " writing systems" is used here loosely to refer to groups of glyphs which appear to have representational symbolic meaning, but which may include "systems" that are largely artistic in nature and are thus not examples of actual writing. ![]() Many undeciphered writing systems exist today most date back several thousand years, although some more modern examples do exist. Of the Voynich manuscript, a medieval manuscript written with an undeciphered writing system ![]()
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Taken by the Horde King by Zoey Draven5/23/2023 ![]() When he discovers my ultimate betrayal, the enraged horde king vows he will take me as his prize, that I will wear his chains, and that I will serve him in whatever way he wishes.Īnd as the dangers on Dakkar loom, I find myself craving my wicked, wicked ruin…all at the hands of a horde king I should’ve never crossed. Instead of fear, I feel hot and unwanted desire, awakening instincts that tell me I’m his. Yet when I offer myself to him, all under the premise of luring him back to the witch, his touch sets my blood on fire. Only the horde king in question is the fiercest male I’ve ever seen, with glowing demon eyes, a god-like body crafted in battle, and a cold, cruel grin that promises destruction. ![]() Instead, she finds herself wearing his chains…Īs a fatal curse continues to spread over the planet of Dakkar, I make a deal with an alien witch who claims she can stop it. I agree to warm his furs, to travel with his horde across the wild lands of Dakkar, and to never see my family again. To save Dakkar, she must lure him to his deadly prison. I sell myself to the horde king as his war prize. ![]() Taken by the Horde King (Horde Kings of Dakkar #5) by Zoey Draven – Free eBooks Download ![]() ![]() ![]() In the morning and in the evening, they will take walks, sing songs, and eat exquisite meals, with fine wines, golden and red. Soon, they assemble three gentlemen linked to them by kinship or by affection-Filostrato, Dioneo, and Panfilo-and the ten young people decamp at dawn for the countryside. The other women say that they’d love to, but they think they should bring some men along. Let’s get out of here, Pampinea, the eldest, says. They range in age from eighteen to twenty-eight, and they are all of genteel birth. Seven young ladies, friends-Pampinea, Filomena, Neifile, Fiammetta, Elissa, Lauretta, and Emilia-meet after Mass. ![]() ![]() An estimated sixty per cent of the population of Florence and the surrounding countryside died.Īnd so begins the Decameron. ![]() The seance by john harwood5/22/2023 ![]() ![]() She never had a proper mother, as Constance's mother preferred to obsess over the death of Constance's infant sister Alma, to the point where this drove her to suicide many years later. Synopsis Įver since her childhood Constance Langton has felt out of place. An audio edition was published in September 2008 by Oakhill Publishing Limited in the United Kingdom. It was re-released in hardback and mass market paperback format in Australia during 20, and received a similar release in the United States and United Kingdom during this time. The book was first published in Australia on 1 April 2008 by Jonathan Cape in trade paperback format. The Seance won the 2008 Aurealis Award for best horror novel. Set in late 19th century London, it follows the story of Constance Langton who in an attempt to make her mother healthy again takes her to a séance only to result in tragic consequences. The Seance is a 2008 horror novel by John Harwood. ![]() ![]() ![]() By turns tragic and laugh out loud funny, it remains the best work either Dini or Timm has produced for comics since, and alone it’s five star quality. It could perhaps be seen as the flip side to Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s psychological examination of what created the Joker in The Killing Joke.įor a tale dealing with such complex emotional responses it’s very minimally told, yet detail packed, and creating a character with a far greater depth than had been seen in the animated series. Although drawn by Timm in the animated cartoon style, this is quite the dark descent, dealing with what’s the equivalent of an abusive relationship, yet treading a fine line that manges to mine comedy from the situation. The title story may not be Harley Quinn’s first appearance in comics, pre-dated by a story in Batman Adventures volume two, but it lays out her background, showing how ambitious psychiatrist Harleen Quinzel became obsessed with the Joker. ![]() Unless you’re a completist or Mrs Timm, the version to look out is Mad Love and Other Stories, the other stories being further work produced by Paul Dini and Timm in the Batman Adventures style during the mid-1990s. The only comic within is the ‘Mad Love’ story, which is delivered three times, once as the complete tale, once as Bruce Timm’s layout sketches and once as colour guides. There are two different versions of this book, and not everyone has been happy after buying the deluxe hardback edition. ![]() ![]() The Summer Island Festival by Rachel Burton (contemporary, musicians).Texas Forged ( Texas True #1) by Eve Gaddy (cowboys, contemporary).Love and Lockdown by Alyce Caswell (contemporary).Underboss ( With Me in Seattle Mafia #1) by Kristen Proby (mafia, billionaires). ![]() ![]() One Step to You ( A Rome Novel #1) by Federico Moccia (contemporary).Float Plan by Trish Doller (contemporary).Secret Billionaire on Her Doorstep by Michelle Douglas (billionaires).Matchmaker and the Manhattan Millionaire by Cara Colter (contemporary, millionaires, fake relationships).Luck of the Draw by Flora Burgos (contemporary).Lilith ( Vampire Queen #1) by Eve Newton (dark fantasy, horror, paranormal, reverse harem, vampires, witches).The Deal ( Laws of Attraction #1) by Nicolas Marsh (contemporary, romantic comedy). ![]() (NOTE: TITLES, RELEASES DATES, AND BOOK COVER ART ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) March 1 While you’re waiting for the snow to finally melt, check out the steamy releases coming out this March! A fresh batch of romance novels is another sign spring is near. Ready for winter to be over? You’re not the only one. ![]() Cyrano taï marc le thanh5/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Her picture books are very poetic, with a hint of humour. Interview for the French animated film “Les Histoires Sans Fin” (in French, sorry) ![]() Rébecca’s recipe is : warm colours and precise drawings Inspired by fairy tales, she offers new and more entertaining stories, featuring Babayaga, an ogress, a funny Cyrano, and weird princesses like P?tsec and Quart de Lune. ![]() ![]() Her books are a real success for children between 3 and 11 years old”. Now living in Paris with her husband Taï-Marc Lethanh and their three children, she also works for the press for children (Milan-Presse and Fleurus-Presse), school publishers, and in advertising.Rébecca’s recipe is : warm colours and precise drawings. A few years ago, she started to write books of her own. She afterwards became a graphic editor and illustrator. “She attended classes in the ENSAD of Paris and got a degree in graphic edition in 1995. Like Rebecca Dautremer.Ī French illustrator who’s been largely working in the book industry as well as the French animation industry … Checking out our old files & posts from a long time ago we’ve realised what an awful lot of artists we’ve come across and barely dedicated a few lines. ![]() The city that we became5/22/2023 ![]() ![]() Instead, it takes six-one for each of the five boroughs, and one to oversee them all, each able to harness the power of their city in order to fight against the Enemy. ![]() New York is far too sprawling and diverse to be successfully encompassed in a single body. An otherworldly force, in the shape of the Woman in White, seeks to take advantage of New York City’s insecurity and quash it while it is still too weak to defend itself. The business of becoming a city is a long and arduous one, and not even New York emerges unscathed. The City We Became expands on Jemisin’s earlier short story, “The City Born Great, ” and shines a light on New York City’s first, shaking, postpartum breath. Jemisin explores this possibility in The City We Became, her first novel since publishing her three-time Hugo award-winning Broken Earth trilogy. Zoe McKenna reviews NK Jemisin’s new novel, out March. Those who visit for the summer, sunscreen-nosed and camera in hand, can never truly understand a city like those who live and breathe it every day, no matter how hard they try. ![]() Anyone who has lived in one city long enough might admit feeling a sense of ownership over the place. ![]() ![]() The brother and sister writing team of Charles and Mary Lamb were shrouded in mystery and intrigue throughout their lives, but the literary genius of these two authors gave the world a true classic that has withstood the test of time. Mary suffered from mental illness, and in 1796, aged 31, she stabbed her mother to death during a mental breakdown. She is best known for the collaboration with her brother Charles on the collection Tales from Shakespeare (1807). Charles and Mary Lamb provide a fantastic opening to those unfamiliar with the original Elizabethan versions of plays. Charles Lamb (brother) Mary Anne Lamb (3 December 1764 ) was an English writer. Shakespeare’s most beloved plays are brought to life with dramatically and artful storytelling that appeals to people of all ages. To order a copy for 5.94 go to or call 03. This entertaining collection transports listeners back to an age of chivalry with prose that is both enthralling and entertaining. Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb is published by Puffin (6.99). ![]() Within the pages of this book, the 19th-century authors bring to life the Shakespearean plots and characters of another age in an easy-to-understand prose of a newer generation. ![]() ![]() ![]() Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb is a retelling of 20 of Shakespeare’s most beloved stories. ![]() Wayward pines the last town5/22/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Nowhere is safe for longer than a few hours. ![]() Any place the humans can find the abbys can penetrate. The bulk of the novel details the rapid demise of the residents of Wayward Pines at the hands of the abbys. Pilcher retaliates by turning off the power to the town and the electric fence and opening the gate that keeps the aberrations out of Wayward Pines and telling them all, “Fuck you! Good luck!” So where was I when last we met? Ethan Burke (who I always think is named Ethan Hunt, the main character in Mission: Impossible, but he’s not) had just told the other residents of Wayward Pines, Idaho the truth of their strange sequestered life: they were abducted by an evil genius (Bethany: idea for new subgenre-books with evil geniuses as the primary antagonist) named David Pilcher or one of his followers at some point in the late twentieth or early twenty-first centuries, put in suspended animation, and woken up eighteen hundred years in the future, when humanity is extinct other than them, and the world is overrun by our “descendants,” insanely powerful intelligent creatures with translucent skin, talons, and arms that are longer than their legs. But maybe it means that these books don’t have much staying power, even though they were just about all I thought of while I was reading them. You know what? I just finished this book four days ago and I’m already beginning to forget the details of the plot. ![]() |