Synchronized

G. Harrison A.

Description

She knew this was no ordinary celebration by the way everyone was dressed. Traditional parties required the guests to dress in their warmest, brightest pastel colors. The guests here were mainly in dark attire. People moved about chatting with each other but the atmosphere wasn't friendly it seemed forced. The palace was decorated with dark scarlet red drapes hanging from the ceiling coming down cross the windows. The walls weren't gold like the real palace but silver.

Informations

• Publié par: A. G. Harrison
• Date de parution: 17 juillet 2021
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781839783593
• Langue: English

Extrait

Synchronized
 
 
Book series: “Visionary”
 
 
Part 5
 
 
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
 
Nasir entered the palace kitchen grateful that there was only one person in there. The maid asked if he needed anything then looked at him with suspicion when he answered no but proceeded to make himself a sandwich. He dismissed her and smiled at her face and how quickly she left, which he knew was to go gossip about him.
 
Jaron had already informed him that the servants were talking about his ‘new ways’. One of them being that he now had manners, such as he asked for things instead of commanding them. All of them could thank Mrs. Patricia for his new ways. She had been the first person in a very long time to put him, as Ahrius calls it, in his place. As much as he hated to admit it, his time on Earth had taught him a lot about himself and how others perceived him. He also enjoyed it.
 
Spending time with his mother and getting to see the dimension he learned about had been a great adventure. Lord knows it didn’t start off that way with the tension between him and Rashon on full blast. Once the two men had resolved their issues things had gotten a hundred times better.
 
One problem solved, hundreds more to go. Nasir thought. I hope all is going well with Athena. Her going into the mountains with Ransom had me up half the night. I know she can take care of herself, but he is still at least a hundred and twenty pounds bigger than she is. He could easily overpower her if he wanted to and if I found out he forced her to do anything…
 
“Why are you sitting there with a ‘kill all’ look on your face?” Jaron asked walking into the kitchen.
 
“Just thinking about Athena.”
 
“She is fine. I’m sure Crystal or I would have had a vision if she were in any danger.”
 
“Even if the danger was her companion?”
 
Jaron stiffened up and his face grew serious. “You walk on dangerous ground with that statement. You and I both know Ransom is a good man; there is no doubt in my mind that he wouldn’t treat Athena with respect.”
 
“I know you and Ransom grew close while on Earth but that doesn’t mean you know him well enough to…”
 
“You also disrespect the ring with that statement. It was the ring that chose him; I doubt it would choose a protector with intentions to cause or leave her in danger.”
 
Nasir cursed under his breath. “I hadn’t thought about it that way. It’s just that…I don’t know; I feel I should be the one to protect her. It’s what my father told me to do and have done all these years.”
 
“Maybe it’s time you step back and let someone else protect her. Has it ever occurred to you that your hovering may cause more harm than good?”
 
“No harm can come from me being a big brother.”
 
“You keep thinking that.”
 
Nasir searched Jaron’s face which was now expressionless. “Do you know something I don’t?”
 
Jaron smirked, back to his playful banter. “I always know something you don’t.”