![]() ![]() It was originally known as Livre des Merveilles du Monde or Devisement du Monde (" Description of the World"). Rustichello wrote it in Franco-Venetian, a literary language widespread in northern Italy between the subalpine belt and the lower Po between the 13th and 15th centuries. The book was written by romance writer Rustichello da Pisa, who worked from accounts which he had heard from Marco Polo when they were imprisoned together in Genoa. It describes Polo's travels through Asia between 12, and his experiences at the court of Kublai Khan. ![]() 'The Million', deriving from Polo's nickname "Emilione"), in English commonly called The Travels of Marco Polo, is a 13th-century travelogue written down by Rustichello da Pisa from stories told by Italian explorer Marco Polo. Book of the Marvels of the World ( Italian: Il Milione, lit. ![]()
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![]() The final straw comes when she is to be married to a prince who doesn’t particularly care for her and whom she thinks, predictably, is a total bore. ![]() ![]() She makes do by convincing various staff to teach her to fence, perform magic, etc, but of course she’s always caught and told such pursuits are “not proper.” ![]() The story follows Princess Cimorene (see? how would you pronounce that name?!) who is not particularly interested in the etiquette lessons she’s forced to endure. Just the kind of book I’ll be handing to my children to read or possibly reading aloud to them if I can figure out how to pronounce ANY of the names in the book (which is highly doubtful). Isn’t that what you want to hear when you pick up a book you know nothing about? (Yes, yes, it is).Īnd she was right – Dealing with Dragons was delightful. I put it on hold and when I went to pick it up, the librarian at the children’s desk (who is everything you could ask for in a children’s librarian) said, “Oh, have you read this?” When I replied that I had not, she smiled and said, “You’re in for a treat!” This was the book Smalldog proposed last month for Tell Me What to Read. 8 of 10: Dealing with Dragons was all you could ask for in a children’s fantasy – funny, clever, fast-paced, and a strong, terrific heroine. ![]() ![]() ![]() And what's funny was Shannon actually sent me a copy of the manuscript before it had been picked up by anyone. PHAM: You know, Shannon and I are actually really good friends. Why did you want to be a part of this project? ![]() GARCIA-NAVARRO: LeUyen, you illustrate the "Princess In Black" series as well. And I felt like I had gone - I'd through so many really trying stuff with friends when I was a kid, but it's not the same as just telling her about it. HALE: I don't think it's a good idea and I don't recommend it, but I had a daughter who was really struggling with friendships, and her preferred reading material was graphic novels. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Why did you want to write about this? It's all - as far as my memory holds, it's all true. ![]() We should say that this new graphic novel is a sequel to the first book in this series called "Real Friends," which talks about friendship in elementary school. GARCIA-NAVARRO: Shannon, I'm going to start with you. She's the author of the bestselling "Princess In Black" books. It's written by a real Shannon - Shannon Hale. The new graphic novel "Best Friends" follows Shannon, a young girl in middle school, as she makes and loses friends while trying to find herself. But as the years pass, cliques form, bullying starts, and it can be difficult to find your place. When you were little, best friends are easy to come by. If you were once a young girl or are raising a young girl, you may know that navigating the treacherous terrain of school friendships is hard. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() All of which means he's running out of time.Īfter all, some stars fade-but others explode. ![]() Worse, he's now tied to a body that is the literal avatar of a star-a form that is becoming increasingly, catastrophically unstable. His intentions may be sincere, but he's still being forced to grapple with the aftereffects of the corrupted magic ritual that twisted both him and the dragons. Kihrin's goals are complicated by the fact that not all of his 'act' is one. It also means finding an excuse to not destroy the people he loves (or any of the remaining Immortals) without arousing suspicion. The farthest shore in particular was, initially, my favourite. Unfortunately, keeping himself classified in the 'pawn' category means Kihrin must pretend to be everything the prophecies threatened he'd become: the destroyer of all, the sun eater, a mindless, remorseless plague upon the land. He believes there's only one being in existence that might be able to stop him: the demon Xaltorath.Īs these two masterminds circle each other, neither is paying attention to the third player on the board, Kihrin. Relos Var's final plans to enslave the universe are on the cusp of fruition. ![]() The Discord of Gods marks the epic conclusion to Jenn Lyons's Chorus of Dragons series, closing out the saga that began with The Ruin of Kings, for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss. Book 5 of 5 in the A Chorus of Dragons series ![]() ![]() ![]() The more than twenty full-color illustrations that accompany his teachings serve as calming visual interludes, encouraging us to notice that when you slow down, the world slows down with you. This bestselling mindfulness guide by Haemin Sunim (which means “spontaneous wisdom”), a renowned Buddhist meditation teacher born in Korea and educated in the United States, illuminates a path to inner peace and balance amid the overwhelming demands of everyday life.īy offering guideposts to well-being and happiness in eight areas-including relationships, love, and spirituality-Haemin Sunim emphasizes the importance of forging a deeper connection with others and being compassionate and forgiving toward ourselves. Las Vegas 11K views, 122 likes, 38 loves, 477 comments, 65 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from American Poolplayers Association - APA: Final match of the 2023 APA 8-Ball Classic Orange Tier held in. ![]() The world moves fast, but that doesn’t mean we have to. Is it the world that’s busy, or is it my mind? ![]() ![]() “Wise advice on how to reflect and slow down.” - Elle The multimillion-copy bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced world, by the Buddhist author of Love for Imperfect Things ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() He reminds us the famous fight between David and Goliath and summarizes the arguments about that fight, especially the ones saying that he has no chance of success against this giant because of the height and strength difference which allow us to understand the chapter’s topic of defeating giants while being an underdog. Gladwell quickly gets us going by introducing the location of the action and tells us what is happening in the Valley of Elah. I believe Gladwell expects us to know this famous story of David and Goliath as it is known worldwide, however, he goes through details and provides his own point of view about the fight that I have never known before and I found that truly interesting. In order to analyze how Gladwell uses the “They Say/I Say method” I have chosen the introduction chapter which simply tells the story of the fight between David and Goliath and Gladwell’s explanation on the outcome of the legendary confrontation. ![]() ![]() 100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives. ![]() Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions. ![]() ![]() ‘I’ve been watching her for a very long time now, planning….She smells of magic, wild and untameable. Whilst Syn is a control freak hell bent on fighting for what she believes in and mourning the people she loved Ryder has his own agenda. This Dark Fae Prince wants our Syn, the kick arse power house witch with a tragic and horrific past and who’s shrouded in spells and secrets. I love hard, and I fuck even harder, Syn. “I don’t make excuses for what I am, or what I do. I have to say Jenny, I’m not sure if I’m supposed to love him or not but I know that I do despite not fully knowing his intentions yet. Oh and he has a host of cool powers and umm tricks up his sleeves and down his jeans… uh oh…. He was the type you crawled away from, trying to remember your own name after he was done with you.’ ‘Ryder was not the kind of man you walked away from. This ‘ beast’ is arrogant, aggressive, evil and sex incarnate. ![]() Yeah, not sure what the hell he is but I fell in complete lust and love nonetheless. We’re being spoilt at the moment with fab paranormal aren’t we and this time we have a pick ‘n mix of Vampires, Fae, Witches and the enigmatic HOT sexy Ryder. Fighting Destine was one action packed and hot as hell ride. The thrilling mystery, the magic, the secrets and intrigue with heroes and heroines with powers that make them that much more kick arse. I was always a paranormal girl at heart and this one proved just why. Gitte: Oooooh I liked this one, I liked it A LOT, Jenny. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Salman Rushdie himself has suffered a great deal due to the fatwa and the lack of complete freedom of expression in our world. One of the events that combined both his passions and also led to a barrage of high quality writing from him was Salman Rushdie’s fatwa. I came across First Amendment Fundamentalism* through the writings of Christopher Hitchens, who was a lifelong crusader (pun intended) for freedom of expression and a self-confessed First Amendment Fundamentalist even before he launched his war against religion. ![]() And for the uninitiated, The Egg Man is from John Lennon's lyrics for I am the Walrus and Rushdie, in a nod to the Beatles, calls an erudite group of people Egg Heads, who are led by I. For my readers who don't speak Hindi, Kahani means story in Hindi, and it's the name of the city in Salman Rushdie's Haroun and the Sea of Stories that I've reviewed below. And I thought it might be a good idea to start with the post that gave this blog and its writer their names. Aside from writing content specifically for this blog, as I mentioned in my first post, I plan to repost some of my favourite pieces from my tumblr blog. ![]() |