I B Tauris has commissioned a book which explores the medieval world that inspired George R R Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series and the television programme based on the books. Carolyne Larrington, a tutor in medieval English literature at St John’s College Oxford, will look at how Martin and HBO screenwriters D B Weiss and David Benioff constructed the world of Essos and Westeros from the mythologies, cultures and histories of the Middle Ages. Executive editor Alex Wright commissioned Larrington to write the book, called Winter is Coming. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild finally has a name: Tears of the Kingdom. And it’s finally got a release date, too: May 12th, 2023. This was arguably the big reveal of Nintendo’s Direct live stream, alongside a Pikmin sequel.We got an all-too-brief teaser showcasing the... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-09-14 11:31:52 UTC ]
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JD Salinger did not want his friends cashing in, so inscribed copy of classic novel is one of the hardest titles for collectors to acquireIt was once the most censored book in American schools and libraries. Now, the only edition of The Catcher in the Rye that the author JD Salinger signed with... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-09-11 08:00:26 UTC ]
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At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsExcellent continuous data protection with versioningEasy, timeline browsing of backed-up filesIntegrated into WindowsBacks up user-created librariesConsEasy “Add folder” function removed from Windows 11Our VerdictWindows File History is still the easiest,... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-09-06 14:30:00 UTC ]
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Post-lockdown, publishers remain all-in on interactive book and product formats, from activity titles and prompted journals to puzzles and games. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Let me begin with this admission: every work of historical fiction lives somewhere between history and myth. Before one reckons with the realities of what the research reveals, one must contend with all the layers of subsequent representation of whatever historical moment they approach. Even the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-09-01 08:52:28 UTC ]
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In ‘Slaying the Dragon,’ Ben Riggs chronicles the rise and fall of the company behind the granddaddy of role-playing games Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Drawn from a pool of 233 books, this year's longlist will lead to a winner named on October 17 at the Kaisersaal of the Römer in Frankfurt. The post The German Book Prize Releases Its 20-Title Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-23 14:35:52 UTC ]
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PlayStation’s game-streaming scheme, at its top tier, is now competing directly with Xbox Game Pass, the service that proved the concept by earning 25 million-plus subscribers over the past five years. It’s now been over a month since PlayStation Plus Premium went live, offering similar cloud... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-08-15 11:15:56 UTC ]
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The cookbook collection that began in the basement of her home became the Janice Bluestein Longone Culinary Archive at the University of Michigan. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Historian Elisabeth Griffith includes divisions alongside victories in this rich, intersectional account of the struggle for equality. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-12 10:00:50 UTC ]
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The two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize was a master storyteller who brought to life the grand sweep of time and place. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-08 16:43:22 UTC ]
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Victoria Shepherd explains some of psychology's landmark cases with empathy and understanding. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-05 10:00:02 UTC ]
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Emergence Magazine is an online publication with annual print edition exploring the threads connecting ecology, culture, and spirituality. As we experience the desecration of our lands and waters, the extinguishing of species, and a loss of sacred connection to the Earth, we look to emerging... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Graham Robb brings 2,000 years of history to life, weaving in rich details and forgotten characters. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-07-29 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Being able to play modern, high-quality video games on just about any kind of PC is the big pitch of the handful of cloud gaming services out there. Using a subscription model, these services allow people with a strong internet connection to tap remote servers in order to play video games of... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-07-29 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Annapurna Interactive is set to hold its second games showcase today at 3PM and you can watch it below. The powerhouse indie publisher just released one of the most anticipated games of the year in Stray, as well as the acclaimed, speedrun-friendly Neon White. It's about to offer a look at... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-07-28 18:00:16 UTC ]
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New books on astrology multiply as readers search for ways to take fate into their own hands. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Emergence Magazine is an online publication with annual print edition exploring the threads connecting ecology, culture, and spirituality. As we experience the desecration of our lands and waters, the extinguishing of species, and a loss of sacred connection to the Earth, we look to emerging... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-25 08:52:18 UTC ]
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Tabloid with long relationship with former president blasts him over Capitol attack, saying he is unworthy to be elected againRupert Murdoch, hitherto one of Donald Trump’s most loyal media messengers, appears to have turned on the former president.US media circles were rocked this weekend after... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-07-25 06:00:29 UTC ]
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