Magical secrets about to be revealed. I hope. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn25105-mystery-voynich-manuscript-gets-preliminary-alphabet.html#.UwsZE4VjX3U
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Never kiss a witch unless you are prepared for a magical adventure. Ethan doesn't intend to kiss Gogo Maya, but it's impossible to avoid when performing CPR. This half drowned witch has made an unfortunate magical switch with Ethan's cousin, Joe. And she's unable to get him back. Ethan's preferred environment is his Mum and rich stepfather's home in Cape Town, freshly squeezed orange juice on tap, playing computer games in his air conditioned room. Now he's far away from this comfortable home in a place full of germs,strange plants and wild animals, on a rescue mission to the lost kingdom of Karibu. Accompanied by top tracker Jimoh, moody Tariro, mysterious Fisi plus his new best friend, a leopard. Things go from bad to worse. Ethan even runs out of hand sanitiser.The witch's kiss has had interesting results and Ethan discovers..... well, you'll need to read 'Switch!' to find out. This book is so much fun, I wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone. Karen Prince has a vivid and original imagination making this story enjoyable for adults as well as older children and teens. 'Switch!' also has one of my favourite themes, courage in the face of adversity. Joe, you are a hero. The buffaloes..... http://www.amazon.co.uk/Switch-Kingdoms-Karibu-Karen-Prince-ebook/dp/B009H28446 http://www.amazon.com/Switch-Kingdoms-Karibu-Karen-Prince-ebook/dp/B009H28446
A thriller, an encyclopedia and a spiritual quest. This extraordinary book is a combination of all three. I have a constant and ongoing interest in the Cathars, which was how I discovered 'Black Dove'. The first thing I noticed was the name of the author, Charles Bonham. Whether purposely or not, his surname reminded me of the Cathar Perfects, the bonhommes (who could also be female, bonnefemmes, not sure if my French is correct here!). I was immediately intrigued.
The thriller part of this novel is fast moving and intense. The heroine, Michelle discovers a reference to the Cathars in an old diary. Her search for the truth drags her out of the ordered world of academic research, propelling her into a battle with violent and dangerous opponents. Every so often the action stops for the encyclopedia part of the book. The author demonstrates in depth knowledge on a vast range of activities plus the history of the Cathars, the Knights Templar and religious immigration to Canada. Being UK based I appreciated this new view of the Cathars and the possibility that they continued to exist in Quebec. Corporate style publishers wouldn't be pleased to come across all this information as it slows down the action, but I enjoyed it. Except for the Inquisition part. Chilling and highly relevant, the detail terrified and sickened me..Torture in the name of divine love. A bitter truth about many religions. The spiritual quest part of 'Black Dove' peaked in, what was for me, a revelation about the inner teachings.of the Cathars. I was as shocked as Michelle. Then it all made sense. Love for all creation, every part. The continuing message of the Cathars. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Dove-Charles-Bonham-ebook/dp/B00BFZVXTG |
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