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December 23, 2012
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Kid Atomic is FREE on Boxing Day
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Kid Atomic is FREE on Boxing Day: KID ATOMIC is FREE on Kindle and KINDLE adjuncts (IPADS, PC'S, IPOD's etc) on BOXING DAY FOR 24 HOURS (That's the 26th of December for you...
Kindle Edition of Kid Atomic by Mark Barry FREE on Boxing Day 2012
Mary Ann Bernal Review of Kid AtomicIntrigue on Campus
Kid Atomic is a story about Kevin Taylor who has joined a protest group on University, and soon finds himself dangerously involved with a radical faction whose sole purpose is to destroy Great Britain. Mr. Barry expertly weaves into story the complexities of coming of age as Kevin deals with a myriad of emotions, from dealing with bullies to falling in love. Once Kevin becomes the keeper of the Device, the opportunity for vengeance suddenly is a reality, but could he destroy everyone, including himself in the process? No spoilers here. An enjoyable story.
History Trivia
December 23 484 Huneric died and was succeeded by his nephew Gunthamund, who became king of the Vandals. During his reign the Catholics were freed from persecutions. 619 AD Boniface V became Roman Catholic pope. 962 Arab-Byzantine Wars: Under the future Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, Byzantine troops stormed the city of Aleppo.
1116 St. Ivo of Chartres died. He was one of the most notable bishops of France at the time of the Investiture struggles and the most important canonist before Gratian. Gratian was a legal scholar and the founder of the science of canon law, which is the body of law based on the legislation of the councils (both ecumenical and local) and the popes, as well as the bishops (for diocesan matters) in the Roman Catholic Church.
December 22, 2012
The Wizard's Cauldron: A Christmas Interview With Phil Naessens
The Wizard's Cauldron: A Christmas Interview With Phil Naessens: The choir at York Minster. You know what? Christmas gets earlier each year doesn't it. My Christmas guest on this Christma...
History Trivia
December 22
69 Roman Emperor Vitellius was killed in a street battle in Rome by soldiers of Vespasian, who succeeded Vitellius as emperor.
1135 Norman nobles recognized Stefanus van Blois (Stephen, grandson of William the Conqueror) as English king. His reign was plagued with civil war with his cousin, the Empress Matilda, whose son Henry II succeeded him upon his death.
1216 the Dominican order was formally sanctioned. Founded by St. Dominic, the Dominican order of mendicant friars emphasized scholarship as well as preaching. The organization received official sanction from Pope Honorius III.
69 Roman Emperor Vitellius was killed in a street battle in Rome by soldiers of Vespasian, who succeeded Vitellius as emperor.
1135 Norman nobles recognized Stefanus van Blois (Stephen, grandson of William the Conqueror) as English king. His reign was plagued with civil war with his cousin, the Empress Matilda, whose son Henry II succeeded him upon his death.
1216 the Dominican order was formally sanctioned. Founded by St. Dominic, the Dominican order of mendicant friars emphasized scholarship as well as preaching. The organization received official sanction from Pope Honorius III.
Ngaire Elder: Autumn Reading List Part 2
Ngaire Elder: Autumn Reading List Part 2: Ooops, I'm a day or 2 late in publishing this post, since it is offically winter. Never mind, I want to share more great books with you. Th...
December 21, 2012
In the Midst: Let's get real...
In the Midst: Let's get real...: Sacrifice... Determination... Willpower... ...
In the Midst: The Examiner - Austin Texas
In the Midst: The Examiner - Austin Texas: Are you interested in books? Check out the Book Article Column in The Examiner - Austin Texas and consider subscribing for future art...
Book Review - The Ritual by Mark Barry
The Ritual by Mark Barry Review By K. Meador This is the fifth book (of six at present time) that I have read by Author Mark Barry and rarely have I read an author who can write consistently engaging, and well constructed conceptually stories as he does.
I don't usually read horrors but knowing the style and quality of this author's writing, I gave it a try and was not disappointed. From the first page I was hooked. The details in this story left me in awe and I finished the book in one sitting.
The main characters were portrayed with depth and accuracy. In addition, the cover captured my visual attention as did the graphic descriptions.
Read this book. You will find you will want to read his other five books too.
December 21, Winter Solstice / History Trivia
December 21Happy Winter Solstice
69 the end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian became the fourth Emperor of Rome within a year.
The Roman Forum 882 Hincmar of Reims died. As archbishop of Reims, Hincmar was one of the most influential political and ecclesiastical figures of Carolingian Europe. 1118 Thomas A. Becket was born. 1140 Conrad III of Germany besieged Weinsberg. 1163 A hurricane hit villages in Holland/Friesland, causing massive flooding.
