If you’re learning the English language, reading is one of the best ways to learn new words and acclimatise yourself with English speech patterns. Some books are very difficult and might put you off, but simplicity does not necessarily mean a bad book. In fact, whether new or old, some classics are remarkably easy to [...]
At Balladeer’s Blog I often cover mythological pantheons that don’t get as much attention as they deserve. The Shinto pantheon of deities certainly falls into that category. I find them every bit as fascinating as the Graeco-Roman, Teutono-Norse or Egyptian gods and goddesses. Here’s a quick rundown of 10 of the most prominent figures in [...]
Continue reading …The rip-roaring success of Apple’s iPhone has lead to the dawn of the app. App, short for application is not a new concept, an application is simply a computer program used to carry out a task, web browsing for example. The abbreviation ‘app’ however refers to a new breed of ‘mini-programs designed for smart-phones which [...]
Continue reading …The World’s Most Expensive Books They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and perhaps that explains why the world’s most famous paintings sell for hundreds of millions of dollars more than the most expensive books. But even so, nothing can capture the insight into the author’s mind like carefully woven words penned in [...]
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