THE HISTORY, MANUFACTURE AND RELIGIOUS SYMBOLISM OF THE SCARABÆUS, IN ANCIENT EGYPT, PHOENICIA, SARDINIA, AND ETRURIA
A philosophical treatment of the meaning of the scarabæus as a symbol, in the religious metaphysic conception of it by the Ancient Egyptians, and have added much new matter.
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Łukasz Migura pisze nieprzerwanie od szesnastego roku życia. Zaczął od dziennika internetowego skierowanego do najbliższych, później przyszła kolej na wysyłanie tekstów do czasopism pokroju CD-Action. Kiedy skończył technikum, marzył o pracy w redakcji lokalnego tygodnika. Zaczynał także bawić się w pisanie opowiadań, z tyłu głowy planując fabułę jego pierwszej powieści. Fragmenty nieukończonej książki publikował na stronie emaginacja.pl. Był to czas, kiedy zastanawiał się, czy bardziej zależy mu na pisaniu prozy, czy na prowadzeniu bloga. Kiedy coraz bardziej skłaniał się ku prozie, wykupił domenę lukaszmigura.com, a wszystko inne zaczął traktować jako miłą odmianę, zawsze jednak wracając do podstawowej aktywności. Zrozumiał, że chce poświęcić się tworzeniu opowieści. Głównym bohaterem książki, jest 40-letni Leszek. Często odwiedza bar Boba i pije. Po jakimś czasie pojawia się student, który ma propozycję dla Leszka. Chciał mu założyć konto, gdzie wpłynęłoby 10 tysięcy. Ale w zamian, główny bohater miał ukryć przenośną pamięć. Wkurzył się i wyprowadził studenta z baru. Leszek po tym incydencie wraca do domu. Dzień później okazuje się, że student, który się z nim szarpał nie żyje, razem z jeszcze jednym mężczyzną. Główny bohater pragnie rozwiązać tę zagadkę za wszelką cenę. Na jego drodze pojawia się jego była dziewczyna, która również jest zamieszana w sprawę. Po długim śledztwie, czytelnik dowiaduje się, kto stoi za zabójstwem studenta. Książka należy do gatunku noir science fiction, dokładniej jest to opowiadanie noir science fiction. Autor ma świetny styl pisarki. Opowiadanie czyta się lekko i dość szybko. Bohaterowie walczą ze złem i zawsze muszą między czymś wybierać. Autor w swojej książce przewiduje osiągnięcia naukowe w dziedzinie nauki i techniki. Dzięki takim książkom, możemy spróbować sobie wyobrazić, jak będą wyglądać nowe technologie za 100 lat. Książka ma 33 strony. Każdy może ją przeczytać w czasie jednego popołudnia, albo wieczoru. Podchodziłam bardzo sceptycznie, do takiej literatury, ale po Kluczu uważam, że jeszcze nie raz sięgnę, po literaturę sience-faction.
This was my first Kevin J. Kennedy Christmas Horror Shorts read, and it will not be my last. As per usual with anthologies, I enjoyed some stories more than others, but in this case, there were none that I didnt like. This was a really fun way to get some christmas horror in during December. There was enough variety to keep me wanting to read more than one per sitting, and the length of the stories was great for quick reading. Here are some of my favorites:
Lord of the Sleigh by Gage Greenwood: This story explores themes of poverty, addiction, and childhood trauma as three friends around the age of 10 grapple with the reality of their lives, and the desire to wish for better and believe in something. When they see an opportunity to take revenge for the unfairness they have experienced, things get horrifying and brutal, and downright weird. The way Greenwood is able to pack so much heart and emotion into a short horror story is next level.
Three Sizes too Small by John Durgin: This story was a scary as hell Grinch retelling that we didnt know we needed. The atmosphere of this small secluded town horror is wonderfully eerie. I would love to read more about this town and its inhabitants. Durgin is also a master in invoking heart and emotion into his writing, and the amount he was able to provide in so few pages is amazing.
The Fourth Emergency by Lex H Jones: I loved this story so much. The premise was brilliant and the way it was equal parts heartbreaking and horrifying was so good. I dont want to go into much detail, I think its best to go in blind.
Cant wait for the next installment of Collected Christmas Horror. Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book!
Alex Wolf’s Mack, is rife with the type of passion between its characters that keeps you captivated as their story evolves. I became immersed in Mack and Presley’s story from the opening page…their chemistry sizzled and drew me in further as Presley’s loathing (and burning desire) for Mack grew exponentially with each encounter between the couple. Their intimacies are well beyond intense, and literally kept the pages turning towards its emotionally explosive ending.
Even though this story has a friend to lovers plot, I saw it more as an alpha male falling hard for the first time when he met his match in a strong and beautiful woman who could hold her own against him…their clashes and conflicts only served to draw them closer through their mutual, though resistant desires.
Alex Wolf is new to me, Mack is only the first book from this author that I’ve read and I intend to read his other series (possessives aloha males and strong heroines are one of my favorite genres)…and will follow his future releases.
This ARC book was complimentary, provided by the Publisher and NetGalley. I am voluntarily providing my honest review.
Presley works as a lawyer helping those with little to no money. She’s on her way to court and stops for coffee. At the coffee shop, she has a run in with an arrogant jerk who spills his coffee all over her and ends making her late to court. When she finally gets there, the jerk is the other attorney. He has big plans to win this lawsuit but so does she. Mack also has big plans for him and Presley. Opinion I absolutely detested Mack from the get go. His arrogance and self righteousness just plain irritated me. As the story wore on, and I got to see other sides of him, I grew to like him. Overall, the book was a great read. There was just enough angst between the two main characters to keep it interesting. I was also interested in learning who won the lawsuit. Many thanks to Net Galley for providing me with an ARC of this book.
In this book where my three favorite things meet - Horror, Christmas and Anthologies. Where everything is possible from beasts, 911 operators that helps the dead find peace to an ax wielding man dressed as Santa. Truly anything and everything is possible! The short stories aren’t just chilling and so brilliant they have one thing in common which is death. They discuss grief and loss so beautifully and deeply. Reading this masterpiece I found peace and comfort, in each story there was something I learned and connected with. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to everyone who loves reading horror stories and loves Christmas.
I’m incredibly grateful for all the authors who worked on this anthology to Kevin J. Kennedy who put together this miracle and to NetGalley for letting me read it.
I received an e-arc of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review,
The premise of this book is definitely interesting. What it seems to lack is a strong execution.
The author changes perspectives every other chapter or so isn’t always a bad thing but for me, I kept getting shuffled between annoying characters and facts but no real action which makes the story drag along. I wasn’t able to connect with any of the characters which makes reading it even more difficult.
Maybe with more substance this could be really good. The idea of the Cuttlefish is definitely intriguing but I need more action, especially in the beginning to hook me in. Little snippets and then large chunks of dryness does not give me enough to really enjoy the storyline.
Klucz to klasyczna historia noir z romansem i intrygą osadzona w futurystycznym, niemal nieludzkim świecie. Leszek, wyrzutek społeczeństwa, dorabiający w jednym z katowickich barów zostaje wplątany w intrygę, która zabierze mu coś, czego nie doceniał.
Klucz to mój hołd dla klasyki kina i literatury. W opowiadaniu splatam ze sobą historię noir i realia świata przyszłości.
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I received this as an ARC from Netgalley. My opinions are my own. As a teacher I found the book very helpful for emerging readers. The pictures are very colorful and will keep the intent of young ones. The sentences are perfect for helping the early learners. The only downside is early readers often need more excitement in what is happening on the page and they may get bored. I would recommend this more for ELL learners simply be a of that. Overall, i can see having this in the classroom as a useful tool.
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. I love horror short story collections and was happy to see this one since the holiday season is upon us. This is a nice quick read and I loved most of the stories in this book. There was one that was just "ok" but I still didn't hate it. I really liked how these stories went, they were different. I'll have to check out the first two books of this series!
Thank you to netgalley for providing an e-galley for review. The Collected Christmas Horror Shorts Vol 3 was so much fun to read especially this time of year. Christmas isn't all happiness and light and this collection speaks to this. This grouping of authors also introduced me to talent I haven't read before, but I will be reading again, and championing and encouraging other people to read as well.
Collected Christmas Horror Shorts 3 is a collection of short stories that all center around Christmas. The short stories where entertaining and there were a couple of stories that really stood out. I really enjoyed reading a short Christmas themed story thoroughout the holidays leading up to Christmas. I would definitely read more by these authors.
Thank you to the authors and NetGalley for my free copy in exchange for my honest review.
I am so excited to read the entire book that after reading the preview I looked twice for the rest of the storry. I was so bummed when I realized it was just a brief look into the book. So far this book is cute, funny and sad. You will experience different emotions and I can not wait to read the book i its entirety.
Meet Cute was a decent romance, but there was nothing special about it for me. I think the title was a bit misleading because the story was very different than what was presented on the cover. I didn't connect with either of the characters, and I was frustrated with some of the plot points. I was able to figure out the ending from fairly early on. I would have liked a few more twists.
Thank you Netgalley for a review copy of this book. I liked the idea behind this book and it is fast paced with lots of action. The magic element of the book was well thought out. The downside to the book was that it was quite confusing in the way it was written with the characters constantly changing narratives. I probably won't read others from the series but I can see why others would.
Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Unfortunately, I could not get into this romance. Mack is too much of a sexist jerk to fully enjoy the story. Page is a strong, professional lawyer and holds her own but it is not enough to hide the disgusting display of toxic masculinity by the hero especially in a courtroom. No respect.
I have a particular fondness for Christmas horror. This collection was a little uneven, but there were a few original stories that made it worth my while. Christmas horror is different, and some of these writers really got that, with stories that weren't just horrifying but also melancholy. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this
Absoluteley loved this book - like all others by H. Hunting.
If was an emotionally and not atleast an captivating, although sexy and steamy book that captivated you, and will make sure to have you enchanted for more of Daxton and Kailyn, and their story. I liked seeing their characters develop throughout the books period of time. Especially Dax, and his need to make some life changes.
I read an extended preview of this book and really enjoyed it. It had a gripping beginning and the characters seemed well rounded and three dimensional enough to carry the story further. Looking forward to reading the entire thing!
overall a charming story but a little misleading from the title. the "meet cute" happens in the beginning and leads the reader to become a bit underwhelmed. i was also expecting a light-hearted romance but got thrown into complicated family drama instead.
The sampler is so good, I wish I could become a full-time review of children's books. The titles and the covers featured in the sampler are quite attractive and I will recommend all the books. Thanks to NetGalley and New Frontier for the sampler.
I was looking for Mother’s Day gifts for my mom because she likes to read also and happened to come across this one. It really has some nice selections that are geared towards women and they were fun snippets as well.
Horror stories set in a Christmas theme? Yes, please. If you are looking for something different to read.....pick Kevin Kennedy's selection of short stories and get ready to be amused and entertained.