![]() ![]() She is also firmly committed to the preservation of the natural environment and animal welfare. Gwendolyn Toynton is devoted to restoring the cultural values which should be at the core of our civilization and upholds the right for all indigenous peoples to preserve their cultural heritage. Gwendolyn also has a interest in the arts and the humanities. Gwendolyn Toynton also holds a BA (Hons) in Religious Studies and has a strong interest in all spiritual matters and philosophy. Gwendolyn's first major work, The 'Tantrik Tradition' is also scheduled for publication in 2013. Her most recent work is 'Mimir - Journal of North European Traditions'. Damon Zacharias Lycourinos, Numen Books, 2012). She also has an article in 'Occult Traditions' (ed. Primordial Traditions 0994595840 Book Cover. Gwendolyn has recently also returned to fictional work with her latest short story published in 'Mythos: The Myths and Tales of H. See all books authored by Gwendolyn Taunton, including The Path of Shadows: Chthonic Gods, Oneiromancy. She has written for numerous periodicals, including 'New Dawn Magazine'. Her poetry is also featured in the 'New Zealand Collection of Poetry and Prose 2002'. ![]() Gwendolyn Toynton (real name Gwendolyn Taunton) was the recipient of the Ashton Wylie Award for Literary Excellence in 2009 for her first book, 'Primordial Traditions Compendium', which featured a collection of articles from the periodical Primordial Traditions which ran from 2005-2010. ![]()
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![]() ![]() And if I was really being honest with myself, I wasn’t into it. Here for It Or, How to Save Your Soul in America: Essays But as I closed the screen, I memorized the Dewey decimal number of the section where, I presumed, a mirror ball sprinkled stardust across the aging carpet and the rows of books waiting to be opened.” A very quiet gay bar, perhaps? I figured it wasn’t worth the risk. I didn’t know what I thought I might find if I actually went to the aisle where the books were. And where if not a library could I go to understand the unknown, to expand my world, to make sense out of gibberish? I would type “gay” and then survey the titles that came up and then click the window closed without ever doing any further exploring. Libraries were the only space I felt remotely comfortable even acknowledging the question-which didn’t yet even have words or language, just the faint outline of the punctuation. Just “gay,” as if more specificity would kill me right on the spot. ![]() Every once in a while during my high school years, I would hesitantly and cautiously type “gay” into a search bar in a card catalog. “Another thing I liked about the Dewey decimal system was that it could sometimes function as a secret code. ![]() ![]() The agency’s decision to delist suggested that all was well with the great bear. Fish and Wildlife Service removed Endangered Species Act protection for the Yellowstone grizzly bear. How could this record mortality have happened? In April of 2007, the Department of Interior’s U. ![]() ![]() ![]() Mountain pine beetles killed the trees the warm winters of the past decade allowed the insects to move up the mountains into the higher whitebark pine forests. Related to the high mortality of 2008 was the massive die off of whitebark pine trees, whose nuts are the bear’s principal fall food. The Yellowstone grizzly population sharply declined in the early 1970s and, consequently, the bear was listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 1975. Some 54 grizzly bears - including 37 shot by humans - were known to have died in 2008, the highest mortality ever recorded this number probably exceeds the extensive killings of 40 years ago when Yellowstone National Park closed down its garbage dumps and bears wandered into towns and campgrounds. During 2008, the bears suffered a double disaster: Grizzlies died in record numbers, and global warming dealt what could be a death blow to the bear’s most important food source. The Yellowstone grizzly bear population is again in serious trouble. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kingsolver describes the neighborhood where Taylor and Lou Ann live in Arizona as being "a little senile, with arthritic hinges and window screens hanging at embarrassing angles. For example, we hear the air gun as Taylor works on tires at Jesus Is Lord Used Tires, and we feel the same tingling in our fingers that Lou Ann feels after dicing hot chilies in a packing line at Red Hot Mama's salsa factory. ![]() She blends realism with lyricism, interspersed with humor, to create what critics have called a "southern novel taken west." Kingsolver accurately depicts the lives of common, everyday people (most of them women) by creating vivid images that provoke thoughts, feelings, and moods. ![]() ![]() For the distantly deceased authors' "choices", a positive review or short essay pertaining to another writer's work was used. I had read Visiak's "Medusa" b/c of Wagner's boosterism in Jones and Newman's "Horror:100 Best Novels" (book length list w/ huge supplementary list, it's a "must get", if you see it about) in which famous horror authors (past and present) chose one notable book from any given year spanning 1592 to1987. According to Amazon, none of his dozens of books are currently in a world unto itself, that list is. In fact, I recall years ago finding books from his own personal library in a used bookstore here in Raleigh. ![]() ![]() He lived in nearby Chapel Hill for awhile. Known for both his medical expertise (he very nearly became a doctor) as well as for lighting up 1970s horror conventions with his Viking-biker appearance and appetite for drugs and booze - not to mention his own considerable fiction - Wagner took over the editorial reins of The Year's Best Horror Stories for DAW Books in 1980, and continued until his unfortunately early death at age 49 in North Carolina in 1994. ![]() I love this kind of behind-the-scenes look at the life and struggles of a modern pulp/horror/fantasy writer, and I think a lot of you will dig it too. ![]() Just found an oh-so-worthwhile personal remembrance of the late Karl Edward Wagner, by one of his oldest friends, entitled " The Dark Muse of Karl Edward Wagner." Turned up on one of my periodic Google searches for new info on older horror writers. ![]() ![]() Warner Wallace (both former skeptics) admit, prayer doesn’t always come easily for those wired up like me. ![]() Yet, as I’ve heard even well-known Christian apologists like Greg Koukl and J. I’m wired up to be a reader and my natural tendency to ask questions and seek answers is one of the reasons I was a skeptic to begin with. Unlike others, being motivated to read and study the Bible has never been a challenge for me. This appears to be a challenge among other Christians who, like me, were strong skeptics before coming to faith in Christ and who are interested in apologetics and logic-based reasons for following Christ. ![]() I’m often convicted that my prayer life is not as strong as it could be. ![]() Barely 60 pages, this mini-book can easily be finished in one or two sittings. John Onwuchekwa’s book of What If I Don’t Desire to Pray? is part of a “Church Questions” series of quick-reads published by 9 Marks and Crossway. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Everything seems to suggest the killer was on his way to deliver a final message, and that means there’s a final victim still alive somewhere in the city. Then, instead of finding him, they find his body in front of a city bus. The authorities have done all in their power to catch him, but the elusive killer is still on the streets. If you throw in a main character with his fair share of emotional turmoil, a healthy dose of corruption, and enough rats, body parts, and torture to satisfy lovers of truly dark horror fiction, what you get is an enjoyable read that breezes by despite coming in at over 400 pages.Ĭhicago residents have lived in fear of the Four Monkey Killer for over half a decade. ![]() Barker’s The Fourth Monkey has everything that makes such narratives great reading: tension, grisly murders, creepy/bloody messages left for the authorities, action in hidden corners of a big city, and a likeable cast of characters obsessed with catching the murderer. I’m a sucker for a good serial killer story, and J.D. ![]() ![]() The globe he remains in greatly differs from the memories of the Giver, in addition to in some circumstances, is a just lie. ![]() As quickly as his training starts, Jonas becomes privy to circumstances, areas, sensations in addition to sensations that has him swiftly understanding that absolutely nothing is as it shows up in his stunning area. As the Receiver in Training, Jonas’ training consists of managing all the location’s memories from the exterior bound Receiver. When Jonas transforms twelve he is selected as the brand name- brand-new Receiver of Memory. ![]() The youngsters undergo a rigorous sort of training where emphasis jumps on manners, precise language as well as likewise obedience. Crime is practically vanished (as are numerous animals) as well as the older residents are spoiled in addition to managed till the day of their Launch to Elsewhere. There is no desire, no absence or homeless. Every household is assigned 2 youngsters as well as all jobs are selected by the board of senior citizens based upon an individual’s endurances as well as likewise interest rate. ![]() ![]() Every little thing is controlled, from the environment, to the variety of births in each area. Jonas remains in a dystopia camouflaged as a heaven where everyone is taken care of as well as all belongs. ![]() ![]() ![]() For old ghosts with scores to settle will never rest. Jack wouldn’t touch them if not for Flo – anything to protect Flo.īut the past is catching up with Chapel Croft – and with Jack. Who’s sending them sinister, threatening messages?Īnd why did no one mention that the last vicar killed himself?Ĭhapel Croft’s secrets lie deep and dark as the tomb. Why is Flo plagued by visions of burning girls? Yet right away Jack has more frightening concerns. Ancient superstitions as well as a mistrust of outsiders will be hard to overcome. But, as Jack knows, the past isn’t easily forgotten.Īnd in a close-knit community where the residents seem as proud as they are haunted by Chapel Croft’s history, Jack must tread carefully. Two months ago: the vicar committed suicideįor Rev Jack Brooks and teenage daughter Flo it’s supposed to be a fresh start. “500 years ago: eight martyrs were burnt to deathģ0 years ago: two teenagers vanished without trace ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ha Jun becomes drawn to Windshine as they near Naganeupseong Fortress, but when he discovers the blood connection between the demon and the dark elf, he will either succumb to his fear, or rise up and become a hero. Another example is to have a butchers for to have a look, from butchers. Accompanying them is the dark elf, Windshine, who emigrated to South Hanguk from her own war-torn country centuries ago.ĭistrusted by the people of South Hanguk, Windshine has the Emperor’s protection and is tasked with recording the valiant acts of quest groups battling creatures born from nightmares. Rhyming slang is a form of slang word construction in the English language. Likes: Sally, Gizmo, Larry, Ash, Lisa, drawing, singing, being with Sally, her hair being brushed, being alone, Todd, Chug, Maple, Soda, Megan and she loves. ![]() Alongside a soldier, a knight, and a monk, he travels across the country to destroy a demon lurking beyond the running trees of Naganeupseong Fortress. Ha Jun, sixteen years old, possesses a glyph sword crafted in foreign lands. Men from South Hanguk undertake quests to gain social standing, to stand above their peers, to make names for themselves. From Todd Sullivan, author of Butchers, a new release through Mocha Memoirs Press: ![]() |