My mother was born in occupied Poland in 1941. But then in April 2010, I went to the Bundesarchiv in Germany, and asked whether they had any material on my grandparents who were German. I didn't know I was going to do the work. To start to be able to become grounded in order to be able to do the work. I had the pleasure and surprise of ending up living on a small isolated island in Sweden for about a decade where I had some time to start to reflect about my family's past and also grew some roots. Well, I am a cosmopolitan who ended up, 24 years ago, settling in Sweden. Can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what book it is that has brought you from Europe over to the States? We've been having a blast, talking to you and just really enjoying your stay. And I got very lucky staying with you though. And we did not know each other beforehand, but you are on a book tour. You've been staying with us here in Los Angeles, in our home for several nights. So Julie, we're doing this in a little bit of a different situation than I usually do. I'm your host, Eric Weinstein and I'm here today with author of The Pendulum Julie Lindhal. Julie Lindahl: Personal Website, Twitter, YouTube Sponsors įour Sigmatic: /PORTAL and use discount code PORTAL to get a 15% discount on all ordersĬhili Pad /portal and use code “PORTALCHILI”
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When an enigmatic stranger saves her life, Neryn and the young man called Flint begin an uneasy journey together. She can rely on no one - not even the elusive Good Folk who challenge and bewilder her. The tyrannical king and his masked Enforcers are scouring the land, burning villages and enslaving the canny.įifteen-year-old Neryn has fled her home in the wake of its destruction, and is alone and penniless, hiding her extraordinary magical power. Unlike Juliet Marillier’s two previous YA novels, Wildwood Dancing and Cybele’s Secret, which were set in an historical Roumania and Turkey respectively, Shadowfell is set in a Celtic-infused world reminiscent of-but not the same as-her adult “Sevenwaters” novels. Shadowfell - the new YA Novel by Juliet Marillier I love it when I open my post office box and find lovely cardboard packages, and inside them - books! This week I’ve received: He first appears as the main antagonist in Stephen King's The Stand before returning as the main antagonist again in The Eyes of the Dragon, as Randall Flagg. He is a demonic sorcerer and an emissary of the Crimson King who goes by many names including Randall Flagg, Walter O'Dim, Rudin Filaro, Raymond Fiegler, Richard Fannin, Walter Hodji, Walter Farden, The Walkin' Dude, The Covenant Man and Marten Broadcloak. Walter was introduced as The Man in Black who Roland pursues in The Gunslinger. He serves as the main antagonist in ‘The Gunslinger,’ a minor character in ‘The Wastelands,’ one of the two overarching antagonists in ‘Wizard and Glass’ alongside John Farson, a supporting antagonist in ‘Wolves of the Calla’ and a major antagonist in ‘The Dark Tower.’ He also appears as one of the two main antagonists in ‘The Wind Through the Keyhole’ alongside Bern Kells under the alias ‘The Covenant Man.’ Walter is the main antagonist of the Stephen King multiverse. Hearts in Atlantis Walter Padick also known as Randall Flagg and The Man in Black is the secondary antagonist of The Dark Tower Series. He is in a state of hypochondria – an irritable, strained condition resulting from a long period of isolation.Īs he leaves, he successfully manages to avoid his landlady, who scares him. Petersburg apartment on an exceptionally hot July evening. Introduction: Explore the psychological and spiritual consequences of a crime.Ĭrime and Punishment begins when a young man called Rodion Raskolnikov walks out of his tiny St. Emotionally poignant as well as philosophically and psychologically complex, the novel has left a visible mark on generations of writers, thinkers, and artists ever since its publication. It follows a young man called Rodion Raskolnikov – first as he plots to kill an elderly pawnbroker, then as he commits the deed, and finally as he confronts the many consequences of his actions. Crime and Punishment (1866) is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of Russian literature. He provides practical advice for improving security awareness, including tips for spotting and avoiding scams, protecting personal information, and being cautious when interacting with unfamiliar individuals or organizations. Mitnick argues that the most effective defense against social engineering attacks is a well-informed and vigilant user base. One of the key themes of the book is the importance of security awareness. Mitnick, is a well-known hacker and security consultant who has firsthand experience with social engineering attacks, and he uses this experience to provide valuable insights and practical tips for improving security. One of the strengths of the book is its use of real-world examples to illustrate the concepts and techniques discussed. The book covers the psychology behind social engineering and provides practical advice for improving security awareness and protecting against these types of attacks. Mitnick is a book that focuses on social engineering, which is the use of psychological manipulation and persuasion to influence people to divulge sensitive information or perform certain actions. "The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security" by Kevin D. I went on a tangent in order to create a system that would work for this book, because there are some plot elements that hinge on that. One thing I did find myself reading about for Strange the Dreamer was alchemy. Something about that is just so exciting to me.ĭo you do much research when you’re writing a book? It’s that idea of seeing an island from a ship and having no idea what’s there or crossing a desert and having no idea what’s on the other side. There’s just something so mystical and appealing about the idea of seeing something that has never been seen by outsiders before. There are possibly lost cities that will still be discovered, but I think that belongs to a time before everything we’ve known. No one in our lifetime will really get to have that experience of discovering a new place. I love the idea of exploration and that sort of thing. Why do you think they remain an enduring point of fascination? Taylor got on the phone with Inverse to discuss the continued allure of mythical cities, her new book, and more.įictional cities are a repeated aspect of your work. She is the author of the bestselling Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy and her new novel, Strange the Dreamer. Laini Taylor makes a living building fictional cities filled with gods and monsters. When an elderly Esther opens the door and tells her she must have the wrong house, Marissa’s world comes tumbling down. When Marissa arrives at the house on Tudor Street to collect four-year-old Milo after his first-ever playdate – it is not the kind of house she expected. I have already added some of Andrea Mara’s other titles to my Wishlist. Despite the need to find out what happened to little Milo, I found reading the book relaxing rather than the edge of your seat rushing to reach the end. I read this book over four days and enjoyed every minute. I loved how she tells the story in a manner that leaves you in rush to reach the end of the book. I cannot believe that I have not read any books by this author before.Īndrea Mara tells a gripping tale, and while you read the book you are swept up in the characters experiences and emotions. This book is an incredible read and packs a punch. Penguin Random House SA suggested this title, and since I have received my review copy of this book, I have seen mention of it pop up all over social media. 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Imagine her distress when a man shows up on her doorstep claiming that he now owns Pinewood Manor and flashing the deed before her eyes.įerdinand Dudley won the deed to Pinewood in a card game with the new Earl of Bamber. She has a secret and shadowy past, but no one in the area knows it, and she has managed to create for herself something of a normal life. She inherited a piece of property, Pinewood Manor, from the late Earl of Bamber and has worked hard to improve it and to establish herself in the local community. Viola Thornhill has been living a peaceful life in the country for the last two years. Unfortunately, I have not found another Balogh that I felt equalled Heartless, and there have been three of her books that annoyed, frustrated, or infuriated me (two of which my colleagues here at AAR have granted DIK status): A Precious Jewel, More Than a Mistress, and this one, No Man’s Mistress. I read that book and then, in a frenzy of excitement, snapped up a good deal of her backlist. One of my favorite romances is Heartless. I would call myself a tentative Balogh fan. Joseph Conrad settled in England in 1894, the year before he published his first novel. He was hired to take a steamship into Africa, and according to Conrad, the experience of seeing firsthand the horrors of colonial rule left him a changed man. He was made a Master Mariner, and served more than sixteen years before an event inspired him to try his hand at writing. He then began to work aboard British ships, learning English from his shipmates. He joined the French Merchant Marine and briefly employed himself as a wartime gunrunner. Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski) was a Polish-born English novelist who today is most famous for Heart of Darkness, his fictionalized account of Colonial Africa.Ĭonrad left his native Poland in his middle teens to avoid conscription into the Russian Army. |