Looking Out

G. Harrison A.

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She figured what he said was a compliment so she smiled and looked out the window. The scenery outside didn't match the battle that was playing out within her. The sun was shining bright and high. A light breeze was blowing that cut into the heat of the sun. The two hovercrafts carrying the others flew past them.

Informations

• Publié par: A. G. Harrison
• Date de parution: 17 juillet 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781839783623
• Langue: English

Extrait

Looking Out
 
 
Book series: “Visionary”
 
 
Part 8
 
 
Series by A. G. Harrison
 
 
Publication as of July 2021
 
Introduction by A. G. Harrison
 
Introduction
 
From the time human felt the necessity to communicate, he realized the value of the written word and wrote by drawing on cave walls, clay tablets, stones, papyrus, parchment, paper, and today, with the development of technology, he has created e-books.
 
The object "book" is classified in industrial products, but at the same time it is a cultural good. Personally, I emphasize both of its dimensions, but mainly in its cultural dimension. I consider the book to be the most important expression of culture because quite simply, in addition to being the same work of art, it supports all other expressions of culture.
 
As an industrial product, through the many stages of its creation and before it reaches the hands of the reader, it financially supports a wide range of professions, such as writers, philologists, translators, designers, publishers, paper merchants, printing houses, bookbinders, distributors and, finally, bookstores… Let us not forget, of course, that today it also greatly supports the huge online market industry.
 
The governments of many countries, studying and delving into the economic benefits of the book, have invested and supported this industry in various ways, which flourished and offered them great financial gains.
 
Starting with the Sumerians, Babylonians and other peoples of Mesopotamia, who wrote on clay tablets, Egyptians and Romans, who wrote on papyrus, the Jews on parchment, the evolution with handwritten books images in the Middle Ages in Europe, the creation of the first wooden typographic elements and paper by the Chinese, who printed the first books, the discovery of metallic elements by the German Johannes Gutenberg during the Renaissance and the really rapid development of printing in 1450 until 1456 and, finally, during the 19th-20th century the Industrial Revolution, which makes the production of the book flourish are some examples of the value of the written word.
 
The agony and effort of all these civilized societies, over time, in various parts of the world, teaches us that the book is an integral part of human existence.
 
Throughout this course the book records and transports from the depths of the centuries ancient civilizations, which teach us about the mistakes that we can avoid or imitate the achievements of our ancestors and adopt timeless principles and values, supplies for survival. but also the evolution of the human species.
 
By reading a book, we have the opportunity to create with our imagination the heroes of history, landscapes, various objects, etc. In the pages of a book, the author, in addition to his study, research, experiences, also expresses his feelings. He makes us members of his own world and gives us the opportunity to learn.
 
It helps us to acquire knowledge but also to enrich our vocabulary, improving our own writing.
 
It contributes to our mental alertness, increases the ability to focus, improves our memory, helps to develop our analytical mental abilities, entertains us, calms us down and helps reduce stress.
 
Of course, apart from the importance of touch and contact with a hot material, reading a quality book contributes significantly and decisively to our self-education, the cultivation of critical thinking, the upgrading of our aesthetics and consequently contributes to our quality of life.
 
It conveys art, informs, cultivates the spirit and the soul, elevates intelligence, finds solutions to problems, conveys messages, circulates ideas, forms consciences.
 
I hope my books convey a message of personal experiences and you could find segments of your own truth as well.
 
Thank you in advance for being here and being ready to start reading.
Chapter 1
 
Athena stared at Rashon’s car trying to wrap her head around what Crystal just explained to her.
 
“So let me get this straight, we are just going to drive right into the door of the North portal, the whole car end up at Patricia and Ahrius house?”
 
“Basically, yup.”
 
“And how do you know we will not end up some place else?”
 
“It’s what we were instructed to do, plus faith helps.”
 
“Faith?”
 
Crystal smiled and nodded.
 
Athena clucked her tongue. “Okay if you say so.”
 
“Ransom, you doing okay?” Crystal asked.
 
He was standing to the side rubbing his head. “Just thinking about the last time I made this trip.”
 
“We’re not being chased or shot at; it should end better for you.”
 
“I’m mentally jumping for joy,” he said still rubbing his head.
 
“Is the ride that bad?” Athena asked.
 
“No, Ransom here just gets a little queasy on the portal ride. It’s a little disorientating at first, but you’ll get used to it.”
 
“Ya’ll ready?” Rashon asked coming up behind Crystal wrapping his arms around her.
 
“Yup.”
 
“Not really, but let’s get this over with.”
 
“Is there any way I can be put to sleep for this?”
 
“How can a person of your stature get anxious over going through a portal?” Athena asked shaking her head. “I mean we ask you to go get a knife from a crazy man in the mountain and you’re completely fine with that. We tell you four shadow men came into my room and you figure out how they got in and which way they came from. You’re completely fearless any other time, but tell you we’re going through a portal and you’re sweating.”
 
“One, I’m not afraid of going through the portal, I just don’t like the feeling. Two, just because I mask it well doesn’t mean I’m fearless.”
 
“Well can you ‘mask’ your dislike for this trip? You’re making me nervous.”
 
“I can tell, you turn snappy when you’re nervous.”
 
“I do not.”
 
“Yes, you do, you’re snapping at me now.”
 
Athena knew he was right, so she did the only thing that would make her feel better. She stuck her tongue out at him.
 
“Why Athena,” Ransom said in fake shock. “How can a person of your stature do such a thing?”
 
Athena laughed, “I can see now living with you is going to be an adventure in itself.”
 
He smiled and licked his lips eyeing Athena up and down before saying, “You have no idea.”
 
She felt her cheeks heating up and turned to see Crystal and Rashon swaying side to side. He was rubbing her belly while whispering something in her ear that was making her laugh. Athena smiled and waited for them to finish their private conversation.
 
“So who’s coming with us? I know Nasir is going ahead of us to open the portal, but who else is going back?”