5/13/2023 0 Comments Released by jordan marie![]() ![]() ![]() The Legacy of the Jordan 1įor his last game playing at Madison Square Garden as a Bull, Jordan chose to wear his Jordan 1s, the first shoe he wore to play at MSG, his favorite place to play, he says in the documentary. It was more than a status symbol-you knew that this guy was the guy." Jordans made sneakers part of pop culture. "For a kid, it was almost like owning a light saber, from Star Wars," rapper Nas explains in the documentary. ![]() The shoe became a must-have status symbol of the late '80s and '90s-and it's still a street style staple today. Jordan was reportedly fined $5,000 for every game he wore the banned Air Jordan 1 sneakers, and Nike paid the fines, happy to capitalize on the publicity.īut, when it comes to Air Jordans' popularity, the rest is history. As legend has it, the NBA actually banned (opens in new tab) the first iteration of Michael's Jordans, stating they violated the league's rule that a sneaker must be mostly white and reflect the colors of the team's jersey. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Fonstad's discussion includes suggestions as to the geology that could explain various formations, and points that are contradictory between multiple accounts. For each area the history of the land is taken into account, as well as geography on a larger scale from there maps are drawn. ![]() The maps are treated as if they are of real landscapes, drawn according to the rules of a real atlas. The Atlas of Middle-earth provides many detailed maps of the lands described in Tolkien's books. Approach įonstad compares Gondor's Emyn Muil to the Weald of Kent (pictured), as it has a pair of inward-facing downs. HarperCollins republished the revised edition in London in 1994, reprinting it in 1999, 2016, and 2017. A revised and updated second edition was published in 1991, after Christopher Tolkien had edited and published eight volumes of The History of Middle-earth following his father's death. The Atlas of Middle-earth was first published in hardback by Houghton Mifflin in the United States in 1981. Tolkien provided overview maps for each book. ![]() Tolkien and presented in his bestselling books The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954–1955). ![]() Middle-earth is the fictional world created by the philologist and fantasy author J. Karen Wynn Fonstad earned a master's degree in Geography, specializing in cartography, from the University of Oklahoma, and worked as Director of Cartographic Services at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh before she focused on raising children and writing atlases of fictional worlds. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The French name Jacques would not ordinarily be translated to "John", which is "Jean" in French. The French word frère in turn comes from the Latin word frater (which also means "brother"). In English, the word friar is derived from the Old French word frere (Modern French frère "brother" in English), as French was still widely used in official circles in England during the 13th century when the four great orders of Friars started. The traditional English translation preserves the scansion, but alters the meaning such that Brother John is being awakened by the bells. Frère Jacques has apparently overslept, it is time to ring the bells for matins, and someone wakes him up with this song. The song concerns a monk's duty to ring the bell for matines. The result of all four parts runs together into the same two measures: an authentic cadence. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Cornwell sword![]() Uhtred was tempted to ignore the demands of the oath and stay in his northern fastness, leaving the quarrelling Anglo-Saxons to sort out their own issues. ![]() Despite attempts at pulling him into the political fray, Uhtred of Bebbanburg cares solely about his beloved Northumbria and its continuing independence from southern control.īut an oath is a strong, almost sacred commitment and such a promise had been exchanged between Uhtred and Aethelstan, his onetime companion in arms and now a potential king. There are two potential heirs-possibly more-and doubt over whether the once separate states of Wessex and Mercia will hold together. ![]() It is a time of political turmoil once more as the fading King Edward begins to lose control over his successors and their supporters. ![]() The twelfth installment of Bernard Cornwell'sīestselling series chronicling the epic saga of the making of England-superior entertainment that is both engaging and enlightening" ( ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Devoted dean koontz review![]() It will include six short stories that follow an amnesiac vigilante called Nameless as he travels from town to town, taking down criminals that the law has failed to act against. He is a former CEO infected by genetic material from a lab accident where he is the only survivor. In addition to Devoted, Koontz will also release his short thriller collection Nameless through Amazon. Devoted is indeed more violent than the average Koontz novel written in the last 20 years (his earlier words tended to be more violent than his more recent ones). The trio, along with their extended family, have to stick together as they are forced to confront a threat that could spell an end for all of humanity. The two are also accompanied by a golden retriever named Kipp who is a part of a small collective of dogs that are self-aware and possess other gifts. ![]() Her son Woody, a person with autism, is set upon seeking vengeance against his father's killer. The first full-length novel in the five-book run will be titled Devoted and is set to be available next spring.Īccording to Amazon, Devoted will tell the tale of Megan Bookman, an artist who is left a widow after her husband is murdered. The agreement will also include a short story collection called Nameless that will be available for free to Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited customers on November 12th as a Kindle eBook and Audible audiobook. Amazon announced today that it inked best-selling author Dean Koontz to a five-book deal. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Carve the mark characters![]() ![]() As the daughter and sister of bloodthirsty emperors, she becomes a tool for their use. Cyra suffers constant, excruciating pain, which she is capable of sharing with others through a single touch. It is not recommended for readers younger than fourteen. Roth layers these literary elements over each other to form an unforgettable story world.Ĭarve the Mark explores many deep, even dark, themes. Yet, extraordinary abilities and prophesying exist alongside Roman coliseums, tyrannical emperors, and intentions of world dominance. Spaceships, advanced technology, and foreign planets comprise a fantastic world full of complex cultures and beautiful imagery. It’s a mixture of fantasy, dystopian, light romance, historical reimagining, and, most strongly, science fiction. Veronica Roth, author of the Divergent Series, recently released her latest novel, Carve the Mark. When their identities and fates are revealed, the lives of these four intertwine in ways that no one, not even the oracles, foresaw. Cyra and her older brother, the children of a bloodthirsty emperor, also have fates. ![]() Akos and his brother have fates, which makes them dangerous, despite being only the children of a farmer and an oracle. Few have a fate, an inevitable future event in their lives. Everyone in the galaxy has a gift, similar to a magical talent, which develops during puberty. ![]() 5/12/2023 0 Comments Mosh Pit by Kristyn Dunnion![]() While moshing is seen as a form of positive feedback or expression of enjoyment, it has also drawn criticism over dangerous excesses occurring in offshoots. Variations on the traditional mosh include “pogoing”, "circle pits" and the more extreme wall of death, and are typically done in an area in the center of the crowd, generally closer to the stage. Moshing usually happens in a “pit” and is intended to be energetic and full of body contact. Variations of moshing exist, and can be done alone as well as in groups. It is primarily done to live music, although it can be done to recorded music. It is most associated with “aggressive” music genres, such as hardcore punk and numerous styles of metal. ![]() ![]() ![]() Moshing Moshing, also known early on as “slamdancing”, is a style of dance whose participants push or slam into each other. ![]() 5/10/2023 0 Comments Pangolina by Jane Goodall![]() ![]() ![]() To the rescue comes a small girl who knows that pangolins are friendly fellow creatures who have feelings too, and who convinces her mother to buy Pangolina and set her free. ![]() Pangolina is especially vulnerable, since her scales are prized by humans who believe they have curative powers. But one day cruel hunters trap Pangolina, putting her into a cage along with her friends, and bring them to a market to be sold as wild game. From legendary naturalist Jane Goodall, an absorbing fictional tale that will steal hearts and open minds about the plight of the pangolin, the only mammalian species with scales, and endangered by illegal trafficking.Īfter a blissful babyhood being cared for by her loving mother, Pangolina ventures out alone into the forest to become an independent adult, helped along by wise, older animal companions, including a civet and a bat. ![]() ![]() ![]() Rose was overly innocent and naive, especially in the first book. Overall, the entire series got more and more interesting, complex, and BETTER with each story. I appreciated getting to know more about Rose and others in the town throughout the series though. ![]() These books did somewhat remind me of the Aurora Teagarden Mysteries movies that I love so much, but the town, local job, and main character don’t have the same appeal to me. I don’t want to do full-blown reviews like I have in other series binge reviews, so here are some highlights on the whole thing. ![]() The first series I embarked on was the Rose Gardner Mystery books, novellas, and eventually spin-off series. As you saw in my recent post about cozy mysteries and September TBR, I’ve been itching for books featuring small-town heroines solving murders and being annoying too innocent. ![]() 5/10/2023 0 Comments English Animals by Laura Kaye![]() English Animals by Laura Kaye - 9780349142197 We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. ![]() But her ex-fiancé isn't going to let her go without a fight, one that will threaten everything they both hold dear. English Animals by Laura Kaye, 9780349142197, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. Forced together to keep Alexa safe, their powerful attraction reignites and Maverick determines to do whatever it takes to earn a second chance-one Alexa is tempted to give. ![]() Alexa Harmon thought she had it all-the security of a good job, a beautiful home, and a powerful, charming fiancé who offered the life she never had growing up.īut when her dream quickly turns into a nightmare, Alexa realizes she's fallen for a façade she can't escape-until sexy, dangerous Maverick offers her a way out. English animals laura kaye, are the finest-quality pictures of lovely, adorable animals that we have gathered for you and Friend. ![]() So when he learns that the only woman who has ever held his heart is in trouble, he'll move heaven and earth to save her. Maverick Rylan won't apologize for who he is-the Raven Riders Motorcycle Club Vice-President, a sought-after custom bike builder, and a man dedicated to protecting those he loves. But when she tells Sophie that she is gay, everything she values is put in danger and she must learn the hard way what she really believes in. ![]() |