![]() ![]() ![]() Gurgeh wins but the Emperor, unable to tolerate the symbolic defeat of his barbaric empire, destroys himself as his empire collapses. ![]() Eventually, Gurgeh qualifies to meet the Emperor in a showdown game-during which he realizes that his play reflects his Culture, as the Emperor's reflects Azad. Gurgeh progresses rapidly, learning meanwhile that the Empire is warlike, xenophobic, cruel and brutal. Thanks to advance work by various Culture representatives, the alien Gurgeh is permitted to enter the Azad game, wherein how well the competitors do determines how high each will rise in the governmental hierarchy. Unable to resist the challenge, Gurgeh heads for the distant Empire of Azad. From a friendly Contact drone, Gurgeh learns of the ultimate game, one so advanced and complex that it supports an entire civilization. Jernau Gurgeh is an expert player of games he rarely loses in competition, yet feels somehow unfulfilled. Following Consider Phlebas (1988), another distant-future yarn featuring the Culture-a tolerant, relaxed, moneyless civilization unobtrusively directed by superintelligent machine Minds. ![]()
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![]() In 1870, the Art Journal reported ‘the imitations. ![]() Fortnum had written the first catalogue of 'Maiolica, Hispano- Moresco, Persian, Damascus and Rhodian Wares in the South Kensington Museum'. The factory is known to have referenced historic ceramics in exhibitions, publications and a number of collections, including those of the South Kensington Museum.įrom the 1860s there was a resurgence of interest in the Islamic world, particularly for ceramics, and by 1873, C. The range of wares included copies of 18th-century porcelain from such factories as Sèvres, Meissen and Derby, Chinese export-wares, Delftware, maiolica and faience. In 1864 the factory was moved to Montreuil by Samson's son, Emile Samson. The intention of the firm was to reproduce ceramics from museums and private collections, and it claimed that all such reproductions would be distinctly marked to avoid confusion with the originals. was established in 1845 by Edmé Samson in Paris. ![]() This bottle and inkstand (C.55:1 to 2 -2015) were made by Samson & Cie., Paris, about 1870- 90, when many European ceramic manufacturers were taking inspiration from highly prized antique Islamic wares. ![]() ![]() ![]() Even if you’re familiar with all the terms, this may still be worth a look. The webpage compiles terminology originated by creators including Will Eisner, Scott McCloud, and Dylan Horrocks, and defines them clearly and succinctly. Wikipedia’s glossary is the most comprehensive. Even seasoned veterans can use a refresher on the many terms we use to discuss and analyze comics. It’s important for creators to understand the medium they’re creating for, and what makes it unique from every other kind of storytelling. With that in mind, here are some resources to help comic book creators on that journey. Every comic book creator needs the right knowledge, tools, and connections to tun making comics from a hobby into a profession. A drive, passion, and even talent for making comics aren’t enough to be successful, at least on their own. ![]() ![]() With this support buoying her, Ellie might finally be able to cast aside the Fat Girl Rules and starfish in real life-by unapologetically being her own fabulous self. ![]() Fortunately, Ellie has allies in her dad, her therapist, and her new neighbor, Catalina, who loves Ellie for who she is. It's also where she can get away from her pushy mom, who thinks criticizing Ellie's weight will motivate her to diet. In the water, she can stretch herself out like a starfish and take up all the room she wants. ![]() To cope, she tries to live by the Fat Girl Rules-like "no making waves," "avoid eating in public," and "don't move so fast that your body jiggles." 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Both a searing first-hand account of the human cost of the criminal justice system, and a guide to how we got into this mess, The Secret Barrister wants to show you what it’s really like and why it really matters. The Secret Barrister Synopsis From the Number One bestselling author, a delicious memoir full of hilarious, personal and surprising stories from their working life in the law. ![]() How can you defend a child-abuser you suspect to be guilty? What do you say to someone sentenced to 10 years who you believe to be innocent? What is the law and why do we need it? And why do they wear those stupid wigs? From the criminals to the lawyers, the victims, witnesses, and officers of the law, here is the best and worst of humanity, all struggling within a broken system which would never be off the front pages if the public knew what it was really like. ![]() They are sometimes funny, often moving, and ultimately life-changing. These are the stories of life inside the courtroom. 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Enchantments run deep on Cadence: gossip is carried by the wind, plaid shawls can be as strong as armor, and the smallest cut of a knife can instill fathomless fear. ![]() But when young girls start disappearing from the isle, Jack is summoned home to help find them. ![]() Jack Tamerlaine hasn't stepped foot on Cadence in ten long years, content to study music at the mainland university. ![]() "With lush world building and lyrical prose, A River Enchanted feels like the echo of a folktale from a world right next to our own." -Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf House of Earth and Blood meets The Witch's Heart in Rebecca Ross's brilliant first adult fantasy, set on the magical isle of Cadence where two childhood enemies must team up to discover why girls are going missing from their clan. ![]() ![]() Such an intricate story-line was remarkably alleviated by Blake Crouch’s brilliance, as every aspect of the book is exceptionally explained, making it easy to understand. ![]() ![]() The various themes make this a memorable novel, and an extremely interesting one too. Every single chapter entails a new twist, elevating the reading experience, and also persuading readers to keep flipping the pages! There are several complex and intriguing themes such as ‘mystery’, ‘remorse’, ‘uncertainty’, ‘misconceptions’ etc. The jaw-dropping, suspense filled science-fiction novel, ‘ Recursion’, written by Blake Crouch, is an extremely captivating novel, that is a must-read for everyone! A highly thought-provoking novel, with concepts that will keep readers up at night! A plot like none other, the entire book will leave readers dumbstruck. ![]() ![]() I hope that the third book is done, even if I decide not to buy the second book as it would be a shame for the trilogy not to be finished. ![]() I'll see how things get when I finish this book, if I enjoy it all the way to the end I'll buy the second book. I've never read a Gemmell novel before despite many of my friends saying his books are good. While I do find the story usually jumps between flashbacks and current events too often for my taste, the story itself is so far quite interesting. ![]() I took it home and read quite a bit of it that night. However, I had money in hand, had bought the books I needed to buy (Reading Ancient Greek) and decided to buy this. I guess it's because, despite my interest in ancient greece, I was unsure about a book set around the Trojan war. I was in uni on wednesday and browsing through the books in waterstones, now I've wanted to buy this book for a while but there was something stopping me everytime I picked it up. ![]() ![]() ![]() He is currently the chair of the Professional Negligence Bar Association. Thomas was Chambers and Partners Chancery Silk of the Year 2021. He has appeared in numerous high profile cases, including the Ablyazov and Berezovsky litigation. He is the editor/author of numerous textbooks, including being co-editor of Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure, (2018, Sweet and Maxwell, supplement 2022) and a contributor to Flenley and Leech’s Law of Solicitors’ Liabilities (2020). ![]() Thomas Grant KC practises from Wilberforce Chambers in the fields of commercial chancery, fraud, real estate, banking and company law. ![]() ![]() The plot could potentially be slow to develop.The Headmistress may be too niche for some readers.The characters are richly drawn and the story is moving and engaging.It’s a great read for fans of LGBTQ+ fiction.The Headmistress is a well-written and poignant novel about love, acceptance, and identity.This book is for LGBTQ+ readers who are looking for a story about love and acceptance. Sheridan gets to know the students and staff at the school, she finds herself falling in love with one of them, which puts her in a difficult position since she’s not sure if she can come out as gay herself. However, she soon discovers that the school is hiding a dark secret – it’s actually a lesbian safe haven for girls who have been kicked out of other schools or have run away from home. Sheridan, who has been appointed headmistress of an all-girls school. The Headmistress is a novel that follows the story of Ms. ![]() |