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November 9, 2012
In the Midst: Book Review of The Mystical Mountains of Terra by ...
In the Midst: Book Review of The Mystical Mountains of Terra by ...: 5 Stars! Indeed! What is minimorphosis? Time was lost as the characters in this book quickly consumed my whole attention. Being from Texas, ...[image error]
November 8, 2012
History Trivia
November 8
392 Roman Emperor Theodosius passed legislation prohibiting all pagan worship in the empire.
618 St. Deusdedit I ended his reign as Catholic Pope.
911 Duke Koenraad I was chosen German king.
1097 Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, went into exile after a breach with William II over papal supremacy.
1308 John Duns Scotus died. He was an influential Franciscan philospher and theologian who pioneered the theory of the Immaculate Conception.
1520 Stockholm Bloodbath began: A successful invasion of Sweden by Danish forces resulted in the execution of around 100 people.
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392 Roman Emperor Theodosius passed legislation prohibiting all pagan worship in the empire.
618 St. Deusdedit I ended his reign as Catholic Pope.
911 Duke Koenraad I was chosen German king.
1097 Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, went into exile after a breach with William II over papal supremacy.
1308 John Duns Scotus died. He was an influential Franciscan philospher and theologian who pioneered the theory of the Immaculate Conception.
1520 Stockholm Bloodbath began: A successful invasion of Sweden by Danish forces resulted in the execution of around 100 people.
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The Wizard's Cauldron: An Interview with Suzanne Korb
The Wizard's Cauldron: An Interview with Suzanne Korb: Mahalo to Suz Korb - - some of the best titles on the Indielit market! American ex-patriate Suzanne Korb has made the counter-intuiti...[image error]
November 7, 2012
History Trivia
November 7
680 The Sixth Ecumenical Council commenced in Constantinople.
1492 The Ensisheim Meteorite, the oldest meteorite with a known date of impact, struck the earth around noon in a wheat field outside the village of Ensisheim, Alsace, France.
1619 Elizabeth Stuart of Scotland and England was crowned Queen of Bohemia.
1665 The London Gazette, the oldest surviving journal, was first published.
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680 The Sixth Ecumenical Council commenced in Constantinople.
1492 The Ensisheim Meteorite, the oldest meteorite with a known date of impact, struck the earth around noon in a wheat field outside the village of Ensisheim, Alsace, France.
1619 Elizabeth Stuart of Scotland and England was crowned Queen of Bohemia.
1665 The London Gazette, the oldest surviving journal, was first published.
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Wingfeather Books: Writing Competition, Cash Prizes - Disaster Relief...
Wingfeather Books: Writing Competition, Cash Prizes - Disaster Relief...: Wingfeather Books officially launches today and we're kicking it off with a writing competition! Cash prizes will be awarded along with publ...
November 6, 2012
Independent Paperback Gift Shop CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE blog 2012: Download PDF Here
Independent Paperback Gift Shop CHRISTMAS CATALOGUE blog 2012: Download PDF Here: Download the PDF of the Independent Paperback Gift Shop Catalogue here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/110809194/I... ...
Independent Paperback News: Independent Paperback News: Indielit Scrapbook Ver...
Independent Paperback News: Independent Paperback News: Indielit Scrapbook Ver...: Independent Paperback News: Indielit Scrapbook Version 2 : Indielit Scrapbook Version 2
History Trivia
November 6
355 Roman Emperor Constantius II promoted his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with the government of the Prefecture of the Gauls.
1153 Treaty of Wallingford was signed. This agreement effectively ended the civil war known as the Anarchy, caused by a dispute between Empress Matilda and her cousin King Stephen of England over the English crown. The Treaty of Wallingford forced Stephen to recognize Matilda's son Henry of Anjou, who became Henry II, as his heir, while Stephen kept the throne until he died.
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1429 Henry VI was crowned King of England.
355 Roman Emperor Constantius II promoted his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with the government of the Prefecture of the Gauls.
1153 Treaty of Wallingford was signed. This agreement effectively ended the civil war known as the Anarchy, caused by a dispute between Empress Matilda and her cousin King Stephen of England over the English crown. The Treaty of Wallingford forced Stephen to recognize Matilda's son Henry of Anjou, who became Henry II, as his heir, while Stephen kept the throne until he died.
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November 5, 2012
Book Review: Journey to Freedom
K-Trina Meador 5 Star Review Journey to Freedom
Beautiful story of love and hope, November 5, 2012
By Pebbles
This review is from: Journey to Freedom (Perfect Paperback)
I collect books for a charity and occasionally one is sent to me that I read first. Sometimes I read a book that I find so moving I think it needs to go on to the charity so I buy it for them. This book could easily be in both categories. I received it for the charity box, read it, then decided if it wasn't for the charity I would have bought it for them anyway.
The two main characters are Greggory "Black Arrow" and Marissa, but the story line does a magnificent job of threading together all the people that surround them and become their family. It is a wonderful love story between these two, however we get to witness several other love stories develop. The entire book spams about five years during the Civil War. It illustrates just what families, slaves, those of mixed races, and individuals at the time dealt with the war and society that surrounded the time period.
Toward the end two characters come together and discuss the bible quite a bit. I found this part a bit preachy. The rest of the book mentions God but in a way that just seems conversational. Had someone told me this was a "Christian" story, honestly I wouldn't have read it. That is why I wanted to give it 4 stars, but if I passed up on it for that reason I would have missed a lovely story that truly drew me in. That is why I moved it up to 5 stars.
The bible bits are really well done and important to the plot, so don't let that turn you off from reading this book. If you are religious or just spiritual like me, you will still enjoy the weaving of history, love, hope, and perseverance. If you like Historical Fiction and don't care for any God talk at all in a book, I still think you could really enjoy the book.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00833ETPS
Beautiful story of love and hope, November 5, 2012
By Pebbles
This review is from: Journey to Freedom (Perfect Paperback)
I collect books for a charity and occasionally one is sent to me that I read first. Sometimes I read a book that I find so moving I think it needs to go on to the charity so I buy it for them. This book could easily be in both categories. I received it for the charity box, read it, then decided if it wasn't for the charity I would have bought it for them anyway.
The two main characters are Greggory "Black Arrow" and Marissa, but the story line does a magnificent job of threading together all the people that surround them and become their family. It is a wonderful love story between these two, however we get to witness several other love stories develop. The entire book spams about five years during the Civil War. It illustrates just what families, slaves, those of mixed races, and individuals at the time dealt with the war and society that surrounded the time period.
Toward the end two characters come together and discuss the bible quite a bit. I found this part a bit preachy. The rest of the book mentions God but in a way that just seems conversational. Had someone told me this was a "Christian" story, honestly I wouldn't have read it. That is why I wanted to give it 4 stars, but if I passed up on it for that reason I would have missed a lovely story that truly drew me in. That is why I moved it up to 5 stars.
The bible bits are really well done and important to the plot, so don't let that turn you off from reading this book. If you are religious or just spiritual like me, you will still enjoy the weaving of history, love, hope, and perseverance. If you like Historical Fiction and don't care for any God talk at all in a book, I still think you could really enjoy the book.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00833ETPS
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Tellytubbies
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): Tellytubbies: November. NaNoWriMo 300,000 writers. 50,000 words. I actually thought there was a prize for this, but there isn't, so there is absolute...
