I’ve been a sucker for the “Rand” currency since I was a kid.The idea of a currency that’s based on a coin that was originally used by one of the original creators of the world is just so cool.There are many uses for Rand: it’s a symbol of the United States of America, it’s an…
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‘It’s the most exciting time of the year’: UK prepares to mark Potter’s centenary
The Potter legacy is a worldwide phenomenon.But how did the characters that defined Britain become part of the nation’s national mythology?The answers may surprise you.Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: The Illustrated Encyclopedia by James D. Allen (William Morrow, 2019) is a modern-day adventure.It is the first book of a series to be released this…