6/28/2023 0 Comments The high king's tomb![]() ![]() ![]() A few tombs have been “discovered” only in the past hundred years or so (KV 62: Tutankhamen KV 46: Yuya and Thuya KV 36: Maiherperi KV 5: Sons of Rameses II ), but most had been opened - and plundered - long ago, some in antiquity, shortly after they were first sealed, others in Graeco-Roman and Byzantine (Coptic) times. There are 64* numbered royal and private tombs in KV, ranging from small, pit tombs (KV 54) to huge labyrinths with over 120 corridors and chambers (KV 5). ![]() ![]() On the West Bank of the Nile across from modern Luxor, cut into the Theban Hills, lies the Valley of the Kings (KV). Chosen as the burial-place for most of Egypt’s New Kingdom rulers, it was selected for several reasons. It lies only a kilometer or so west of the temples and villages of the Theban people, it is a small valley surrounded by steep cliffs and is easily guarded, the bedrock in which it was cut by torrential rains millions of years ago is limestone of generally good quality, and towering above it is a mountain known today as the Qurn (meaning “the horn” in Arabic). The shape of the Qurn may have reminded the Egyptians of a pyramid, a shape associated with the sun god, Re, and long associated with royal burials. ![]()
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6/28/2023 0 Comments Out for blood by alyxandra harvey![]() ![]() ![]() In this installment Harvey focuses mostly on the Helio-Ra Academy where they train teenagers the skills to kill vampires. It has such a unique concept with the Helios-Ra, the hounds, the Host, and the Hel-Blar. There are certain elements that I require for a good vampire tale and this book ticks all the boxes - fast paced plot, action and adventure, witty dialogue and a delicious romance.įirst of all this is not your average vampire tale. I always have a blast reading The Drake Chronicles and Out for Blood is no exception. There was something between us suddenly, and it wasn't merely a secret unraveling." ![]() I wasn't scared, and not just because I had a purse full of small sharp weapons. And it didn't make me nervous for some reason. I wouldn't even have noticed if I wasn't used to watching for things like that. Favourite Quote: "His fangs lengthened, but only a little. ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments Mo willems ice cream book![]() ![]() Fans of the series will not want to miss this offering, and adults can use the simple story to discuss sharing, friendship, and making decisions in a timely manner. ![]() Willems's simple text allows beginning readers independent success, although the text and illustrations also work well as a read-aloud. "Not my plan," thinks Gerald, but he also realizes that this arrangement is fine. By the time he decides in favor of sharing, it has melted into a puddle at his feet, and Gerald realizes that he "blew it." But timing is everything, and Piggie shows up at that moment with a cone of her own-and happily shares it. But worry sets in with thoughts of his best friend, Piggie-should he share his treat with her? As Gerald wrestles with the pros and cons, observant readers will notice that the ice cream is melting-fast. Gerald is excited about his "awesome, yummy, sweet, super, great, tasty, nice, cool ice cream" cone. PreS-Gr 2-Children will delight in this perfect drama for hot weather. ![]() ![]() By Grade + Interest - K to 1st By Grade + Interest - 2nd to 3rd By Grade + Interest - 4th to 5th ![]() 6/28/2023 0 Comments He's a Brute by Chloe Liese![]() ![]() But Murphy’s Law is proven true, as Zed finds his world imploding and his escape plan foiled. In an ideal world, the bad boy footballer would follow the brainy beauty overseas and they’d live happily ever after. Not to mention, Nairne’s got a painful history she won’t talk about and more secrets than she has lab instruments-which is really saying something. Problem is, the sassy, hot-headed spitfire he can’t quit is meddling in his slow burn escape plan, and turning it into full-on combustion. After a decade of trying to alter the atomic makeup of the mafia from its nucleus, now he’s set on leaving The Life and pursuing his heart. Professionally and personally speaking, Zed’s familiar with the principle. Philosophy calls it Murphy’s Law: If something can go wrong, eventually it will. Opposites attract, and they’ve got chemistry that’s explosive-literally. One fiery-haired, sexy scientist finds her perfect complement in a dark and handsome soccer star. Recommended to: Readers who enjoy reading about passionate relationships with a side of mysterious trouble. ![]() Content Screening: Mild Violence, Adult Language ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She will leave the only home she’s ever known and risk getting caught up in a revolution centuries in the making. When keeping silent and safe means losing him forever, Kai vows to do whatever it takes to find him. Kai’s only friend is Avan, the shopkeeper’s son with the scandalous reputation that both frightens and intrigues her. All that matters is that she and Reev stay together, and maybe one day move out of the freight container they call home, away from the metal walls of the Labyrinth. Kai doesn’t know where her ability comes from-or where she came from. When Kai was eight, she was found by Reev on the riverbank, and her “brother” has taken care of her ever since. In a city of walls and secrets, where only one man is supposed to possess magic, seventeen-year-old Kai struggles to keep hidden her own secret-she can manipulate the threads of time. In the Labyrinth, we had a saying: keep silent, keep still, keep safe. Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, Young Adult ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments Full Tilt by Emma Scott![]() But neither of them expected the deep connection they felt, or how that connection could grow so fast from friendship into something more. ![]() He lets her crash with him for a few days to dry out and get her head on straight. Jonah sees that Kacey is on a path to self-destruction. ![]() His plans include seeing the opening of his glass installation at a prestigious art gallery…they do not include falling in love with a wild, tempestuous rock musician who wound up passed out on his couch. ![]() He knows his situation is hopeless, and he’s vowed to make the most of the handful of months he has left to him. She wakes up with the hangover from hell and no memory of the night before, or how she ended up on her limo driver’s couch… A wrecked concert in Las Vegas threatens to ruin her career entirely. But she is torn between wanting to be a serious musician, and the demons that lure her down the glittering, but alcohol-soaked path of rock stardom. And now, as lead guitarist for a hot up-and-coming band, she is poised at the brink of fame and fortune. Kacey Dawson has always lived life on the edge–impulsively, sometimes recklessly. ![]() “I would love you forever if I only had the chance…” ![]() ![]() ![]() How To Start a Pet Photography Business puts everything at your fingertips: your own business, profits, relaxed work environment, and customers who love you! Break the same old grind that's wearing you down and follow your heart to true success. The entire process is broken down into easy-to-follow steps custom made to work for everyone, no matter what your business experience. ![]() ![]() How To Start a Pet Photography Business guides you from pet lover to head honcho of your profitable pet photography business. The time has never been better than now to find a career you love and capitalize on the skyrocketing pet industry. ![]() And every family wants quality pictures of their loved ones to share and cherish. How to Start a Pet Photography Business It's never been easier to find success and happiness in a career that offers endless growth potential and tons of fun: Pet photography is the answer you've been looking for! Who wouldn't want the artistic freedom of photography and the heartwarming fun of working with everyone's best friends, their pets? Now imagine that as your everyday career! How To Start a Pet Photography Business is your guide to cashing in, doing what you love, and having a blast! People are crazy for their pets! Ask anyone and they'll tell you, their pets are family members, not animals. ![]() 6/27/2023 0 Comments The crossover novel![]() ![]() I had no idea what to expect when I saw this graphic novel in my local book store. Recently, Alexander led a delegation of 20 writers and activists to Ghana, where they delivered books, built a library, and provided literacy professional development to 300 teachers, as a part of LEAP for Ghana, an International literacy program he co-founded. ![]() A regular speaker at colleges and conferences in the U.S., he also travels the world planting seeds of literary love (Singapore, Brazil, Italy, France, Shanghai, etc.). ![]() Kwame believes that poetry can change the world, and he uses it to inspire and empower young people through his PAGE TO STAGE Writing and Publishing Program released by Scholastic. His other works include Surf's Up, a picture book Booked, a middle grade novel and He Said She Said, a YA novel. Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and New York Times Bestselling author of 21 books, including The Crossover, which received the 2015 John Newbery Medal for the Most Distinguished Contribution to American literature for Children, the Coretta Scott King Author Award Honor, The NCTE Charlotte Huck Honor, the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, and the Passaic Poetry Prize. ![]() ![]() ![]() Urn:oclc:852003660 Republisher_date 20120601081434 Republisher_operator Scandate 20120531152926 Scanner . My lady, Fiammetta Bianchini, was plucking her eyebrows and biting color into her lips when the unthinkable happened and the Holy Roman Emperors army blew a. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 00:55:37 Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA180601 Boxid_2 CH102301 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City New York Containerid_2 X0001 DonorĪlibris Edition Random House trade pbk. ![]() ![]() "Fall 2012 Flying Starts: Rachel Hartman". ^ "Best Sellers, Young Adult, March 29, 2015".^ "American Library Association announces 2013 youth media award winners". ![]() ^ "Shadow scale / Rachel Hartman." National Library Board, Singapore.Her hobbies include reading, playing role-playing games, dancing, and playing the cello. Hartman lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with her husband and son. , followed in 2022 by the fourth, In The Serpent's Wake. Her third novel, Tess of the Road, a companion novel featuring new characters as well as appearances of characters from her first two novels, was released on February 27, 2018. Shadow Scale appeared on the New York Times Best Seller List for Young Adult books in its first week of eligibility. Morris Award, awarded to best young adult book published in the US by a debut author and won the 2012 Cybils Award for best young adult fantasy or science fiction novel. Her first book, Seraphina, received the 2013 William C. In 1996, Hartman published her first comic book, Amy Unbounded, the Ashcan Series. Louis, where she obtained a BA in Comparative Literature. she attended Washington University in St. She lived in numerous places including Lexington, Kentucky, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Rachel Hartman was born on J in Kentucky. She is known for her books Seraphina (2012), Shadow Scale (2015), Tess of the Road (2018), and In The Serpent's Wake (2022). I first read Seraphina in March of 2018 and Shadow Scale in June of 2018 (and reread them both in 2020). ![]() ![]() Rachel Hartman (born Jin Kentucky) is an American writer and artist of comics, and an author of young adult fiction. Series: Tess of the Road is the first in a series, but it’s a companion series to Seraphina and Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman. ![]() |