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|A Field Guide To
of Texas Indians
by Ellen Sue Turner & Thomas R. Hester
Gulf Publishing First ed. with Gulf ISBN# 0-89123-051-3 paperback
"What did I find?" If I only had a dime for every time I get asked that question! For artifacts found in Texas, there's really only one great reference to check, and that's this book. Easy to find at most large bookstores all over Texas, there's little doubt that you'll need to buy two copies--- one for the home and one to take out into the field.
I used to like photographs of artifacts best for IDing, but over the years, have learned that it's the subtle flaking patterns you want to study, and drawings are much easier to interpret than pictures for this detail. This book is loaded with clear, accurate drawings of every type of lithic found in Texas. Accompanying the drawings are clear, concise descriptions for each type of lithic, with distribution shown on small maps.
Read the introduction and get a quick summary of manufacturing techniques, context and chronology for Texas artifacts. The bibliography is a fantastic source for your future investigations.
This book is a must-have for all parties interested in Texas lithics and is very economical to buy at only $17.95. Pick it up at Amazon for only $12.95!
|Stone Age Spear
Points and Arrow
of the Southwestern United States
by Noel D. Justice
Indiana University Press 2002 First ed. ISBN# 0-253-33912-X cloth hardback
Stone Age Spear
Points and Arrow
Stone Age Spear
Points and Arrow
Perhaps the most unique item to mention about these books is the organizational concept by which the author does his point typing. He uses a cluster concept which looks at groups of points by their shapes, or morphology. The author uses this concept throughout the books, not only listing sets, or clusters, of points by their shapes, but also linking types together by the shapes of their pre-forms, which are illustrated along with the finished lithics. I find it difficult to accurately, succinctly summarize Justice's entire argument, but it seems very logical, and makes identifying point types much simpler than with other guides. I, personally, do not like most type descriptions, and welcome a new look at typology, one that could link types across the entire continent by their manufacturing technologies.
So, therefore, a lot of each book's focus involves close looks at lithic manufacturing techniques employed by the various groups of Native Americans resident in the regions. Justice is incredibly meticulous and it is obvious that he's not only a typology expert, but also an expert at fashioning of tools of all types; he shows us how, too, lithic tools morphed as they were resharpened.
What makes these books different is that they're not intended as true field guides, but instead, are books a researcher might reference in the lab while overseeing the results of an excavation where there are likely many forms of any particular type being found. To me, that makes them valuable references for any amateur or avocationalist seeking to get beyond the basic identification of lithic types by enlarging their scope of knowledge to include identification of intermediary forms.
The books also include distribution maps, measurement charts (for all projectiles referenced in the books), color plates and a bibliography, all which will further aid the researcher or collector.
The "Stone Age Spear Points and Arrow Points of ... " selection of books is the most thorough of any artifact series in print and a reference work for both amateur and professional researcher alike. Author Justice's ability to synthesize complex ideas into readable prose makes for a good read, too!
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|Field Guide To
of the Midwest
by Noel D. Justice & Suzanne K. Kudlaty
Indiana University Press 2001 First ed. ISBN# 0-253-21463-7 paperback
A handy little book by Noel Justice, this one's a much scaled down Field Guide, unlike the thick hardcover Stone Age Arrow Points books reviewed above... thin but useful to anyone hunting the Midwest with lots of drawings and descriptions of all Midwest projectiles.
Probably the best bargain in my entire review list, IU Press is selling the book at an astonishing $3.00! (It was selling for $13.95)
If you are like me and want all of the field guides from all over the US that you can afford, well, you won't be getting deals like this very often!
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by Colin F. Taylor
University Of Oklahoma Press 2001 First ed. ISBN# 0-8061-3346-5 cloth hardback
Copiously illustrated, this little book will inform you of the nature and variety of every weapon utilized by Native Americans from prehistoric times through the late 19th century. The book is broken into chapters that focus on particular types of weapons: Striking Weapons, Cutting Weapons, Piercing Weapons, Defensive Weapons, and Symbolic Weapons. An extensive bibliography ends the book, allowing for much future inquiry by the reader.
The author states, "The subject is vast; a focus on one cultural area alone, even one tribe, could produce a substantial study and so this volume must be viewed as a broad overview of a fascinating, but very extensive, topic."
In addition to weaponry, the book contains commentary and illustration of body and horse armor and other materials associated with combat. Much discussion is made about the use of the atlatl, answering many questions you may have had on this topic.
The book retails for $24.95, and
a great addition to any library of Native American themed books. Native
American Weapons can be ordered direct
Oklahoma University Press by clicking here.
of the American Southwest
by Franklin Barnett
Northland Publishing 1991 First ed. Seventh Printing ISBN# 0-87358-120-2 paperback
This little book is one of my favorite quick references. In dictionary form, it clearly defines what many items found in open campsites and cave are, and how they were used. What I like about it is that it lists many items that are kind of ephemeral, small things, widgets, we all scratch our heads over. It was the first place I'd ever seen a pottery anvil, for example.
In 1955 Mr. Barnett and his wife, Joan, became interested in southwestern archaeology. A rather extensive library on Indian artifacts and archaeology was developed, with study during all available spare time. In this way, and in lieu of a formal education in archaeology, a lasting in-depth appreciation of the profession was built. Eventually, permission was obtained to explore and excavate prehistoric Indian sites on weekends. This lasted for years, with the two of them excavating and completely documenting over 500 prehistoric Indian rooms. During this period, Mr. Barnett was a supervisor of technical writing with Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This book was written when they discovered how difficult all of the professional jargon was to easily understand. They wanted to define artifacts in simpler terms, and with photos, which keep descriptions to a minimum. It's quite simply a wonderful book to skim through, and a great resource when IDing odd items. another notch on the belt for all avaocationalists--- perhaps you, too, can author a great and lasting book!
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by Michael B. Collins
with a chapter by Marvin Kay
University of Texas Press 1999/ 2002 1st paperback edition ISBN# 0-292-71235-9
Clovis is a technology, not a culture! Dr. Michael Collins will tell you that right off: We all make a mistake looking for some kind of homogenous ancient culture when we look at Clovis technology. Technology is dispersed, historically, among many peoples, and Clovis technology is no different. We are nearly totally ignorant of so-called Clovis lifeways and this book makes no attempt to add to this side of the inquiry, rather, it is an elegant discussion of the technology of Clovis blade manufacture, providing the reader with copious quantities of hard data presented within analytical and comparative contexts.
Collins laments that most Clovis artifacts are found out of context, or were not well documented. Recently, he had the good fortune to excavate the now-famous Gault site, a definite exception to the rule: Years of research remain on what has proven to be one of the most well-preserved paleolithic sites in North America.
Clovis Blade Technology is broken into three parts, the first of which introduces us to Blade Technology and Its Place in North American Prehistory and A Review of Clovis Lithic Technology in which the basic forms of blades (defining what a "true blade" is, for example) are shown as well as how they were made. Discussed also are the resultant "prismatic" cores. We learn that though many studies have been made, and much has been written about Mesoamerican blades, little has been explored relevant to North American examples.
"What is Clovis?" is just one of the issues discussed in A Review of Clovis Lithic Technology. This section will answer, or put into focus, many of the questions about Clovis routinely passed between professionals, avocationalists and amateurs alike.
Reading this part of the book, avocationalists and amateurs should be immediately alerted to just what is considered an important artifact for study (especially when found in context) as many of the Clovis blades could be passed over by the uninformed as uninteresting debitage. What you should be seeking for evidence of paleolithic occupation are flake blades and prismatic cores! This was the hot technology of the ancient world!
The second part of the book is where we see hard data: Archaeology in action. Collins meticulously and methodically takes us through an examination of all of the finds from The Kevin Davis Site, a Clovis Blade Cache. Artifacts are measured and compared from every possible angle. Microscopic edge analysis is explained and charts are shown for all of the blades. All of this examination results in a pretty 'dense" read. You'll likely find yourself springboarding off to research some of the highly technical concepts introduced here and Collins supplies plenty of references to aid in this quest.
The final section of the book compares blade data from many Clovis sites as well as including a discussion of caching behavior. Caching makes sense only when someone plans to return to a location, making the discovery of a cache an important find.
The blade comparisons separate different degrees of context, keeping say, definitely Clovis site finds, seperate in comparison from those found in probable or indefinite contexts. Affecting the comparisons, however, were the different data sets and record-keeping from multiple excavators and researches. Not all of the researchers, for example, took note of each blade's curvature, making comparisons in this range possible only some of the time.
The author makes note of the similarity of Clovis blades to those in southwestern Europe: Could this technology have come from other than Asia, as presently thought? Why is Clovis technology more common in North America than in South America? The Postscript illuminates us on the latest research news.
If you are interested in paleolithic archaeology and lithic
this book is a must-read. Hard to find for awhile, it has finally been
re-issued as a paperback. Clovis Blade Technology
can be ordered directly from the publisher, for a web-special price of
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|Arrowheads and Stone
A Practical Guide for the Amateur Archaeologist
Pruett Publishing Company 2000, 2nd Edition ISBN# 0-87108-912-2
Arrowheads and Stone Artifacts is a book that I read in its first edition as a novice “arrowhead hunter” and vastly appreciated for its simple, unassuming manner. It is good to see that Pruett Publishing has released a second edition of this elementary guide to surface hunting. The entry level avocationalist can easily be intimidated by the depth of many archaeologist-oriented texts, and even the more experienced can have a hard time finding material that is broad enough in scope to give a satisfying overview of just surface hunting. C.G. Yeager has produced an excellent book for both audiences.
His excitement as an unabashed avocationalist is clear; the first illustration across from the title page is of the first point he ever found! In many ways this is a personal book, with photographs of his family on outings to seek out artifacts and stories of his experiences. The second edition even incorporates one chapter on his growing understanding of artifacts, evidenced in a chapter entitled Arrowhead, Spearpoint, or Knife? after a point he had changed his opinion about. This sort of candor in an author is refreshing and welcome evidence of a quality that every avocationalist should incorporate --- the willingness to keep on learning.
Another addition to the second edition is information on the increasingly sticky subject of the legality of artifact collection, touching not only on antiquity laws but also building on a common sense code of ethics he establishes early on in the book. (Word of warning to site diggers however; he is adamant that sites should never be dug or excavated, and there is indeed validity to his admonition that valuable information is irretrievably lost in such activities.)
The variety of materials utilized and the methods for working (and reworking) them are well covered. Yeager has included many of his own line drawings and photographs to illustrate hafting, basic terminology and a wide variety of artifact types. There are also seven pages of diagrams of basic projectile points, the period of their manufacture and geographical distribution, enough for basic identification purposes for the amateur though far from all inclusive.
There are two practical chapters on where and how to hunt for artifacts, both of which are useful for the beginner and more experienced surface hunter alike. There are tips on how to use USGS and BLM maps which can be helpful in locating possible site locations and, in the case of BLM, avoiding falling afoul of federal laws. Flintknapping is briefly discussed with an eye to better understanding lithic technology. The importance of proper archiving and documentation of points is covered, as well as information on getting more involved in local archaeological organizations and activities.
This updated basic introduction will be a welcome addition
surface hunter’s library, and would make a wonderful gift for any
avocationalist. It’s available directly from the Pruett
website here for
reviewed by Charles Swenson
|A Projectile Point
the Upper Mississippi River Valley
by Robert F. Boszhardt
University of Iowa Press 2003 1st. ed ISBN# 0-87745-870-7 paperback
"This guide would not have been possible without the cooperation of hundreds of individual artifact collectors who have shared their artifacts and information with me and my colleagues at the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center over the past twenty years." So begins a slim (80pp), but packed-with-facts volume that without a doubt has the average collector in mind and tone.
The book is filled with twenty-nine excellent line drawings of artifacts (no photographs) which duly serve to both illustrate the basic projectile shape, but also define the flaking styles with more precision than a photo.
Each drawing is accompanied by a clear description of the point type, other possible names for the type, the type's age and distribution, usual materials the type is produced from, and finally, much appreciated further references for the type.
In adddition to the type guide, there is a sample form included for site recording purposes. The author is very clear as to what is important about a find--- without location information, the find is useless, a mere rock.
Boszhardt encourages all artifact finders to contact their local archaeologist. "Rest assured that archaeologists will not confiscate your artifacts, steal your site, or broadcast its location. You will be helping to piece together essential knowledge about the past. In return you will learn how old your artifacts are, what they are made of, and what they are used for."
This book covers an area which is not usually covered in other artifact ID books. It is an excellent reference for anyone who lives in the area, or who wants a library of all regional artifact guide books.
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Gila River Indian Community, Arizona
by Chris Loendorf and Glen E. Rice
Gila River Indian Community CRM Program
University of Arizona Press 2004 ISBN# 0-9723347-1-8
oversised paperback w/ supplemental CD
An example of an excellent Cultural Resource Management project which involved only surface hunting, this artifact typology book is different from any of the others I’ve seen available. Begun in 1994, the Gila River Indian Community’s Cultural Resource Program undertook surveying 146,000 acres of the reservation, collecting nearly 1000 projectile points, fragments and preforms from the surface. Since much of the reservation has escaped the heavy development of other lands in the area (located near Phoenix, AZ) and is lightly farmed, “most of the large villages with associated public architectures, farmsteads, field houses, and specialized procurement locales located in the areas between [modern] villages remain relatively undisturbed.”
The authors report on artifacts recovered from 195 of the
recorded sites in the area. “The temporally sensitive stylistic
that comprise the collection demonstrate a long and complex use of the
landscape. As the reader of this volume will learn, the Gila River
was not an empty niche during Archaic period times as is amply
by projectile point styles. At the other end of the chronological
the projectile point dataset provides an unparalleled opportunity to
the evolutionary development of post-classic, proto-historic, and
projectile point styles.”
One thing that sets this book apart from other projectile studies is the inclusion, attached to the back cover, of a compact disk with images of the entire projectile assemblage! Not only are the pictures included, but also MS Excel spreadsheets are on the disk which includes all measurements (metric data) taken for each artifact.
A highly interesting publication, not only for what is literally contained within, but also as an example of what can be determined by examining extensive assemblages of properly collected surface materials.
Projectile Point Technology: Gila
Community, Arizona can be ordered direct from the University of
Arizona Press for $19.95, by clicking here.
Chipped-Stone Resources: A Guide to the Identification,
and Prehistoric Use of Cherts and Other Siliceous Raw Materials.
Special Publications No. 8
Reviewed by Jim D. Feagins
an archaeologist at
It is divided into two parts—“Background” and “Resource Descriptions.” The four chapters in the first part are all quite useful. The introductory chapter presents: the history of identifying chipped-stone sources, a beginner’s discussion of silica-based raw materials (flint/chert, orthoquartzite/quartzite, siltstone/argillite, and rhyolite/silexite) in the Ozarks, sampling methods, and issues with modern flintknapping with its many related problems for those attempting to study the prehistoric past. Those problems include: the faking of artifacts, creating new sites with modern chipping debris, contamination of old sites, and destruction of prehistoric quarries. Ray does a fine job of presenting and discussing those problems with a growing hobby/industry.
Physiography and Geology” (ch.2) and “Resource Availability,
Use” (ch.3) are primers and more concerning the complex geology of the
and the ways various kinds of chipped-stone resources were obtained and
the prehistoric and early historic inhabitants within and near the
Ozarks. This old land mass of generally
terrain, ancient rock formations, swift-flowing streams, and with an
overabundance of chert and other siliceous stones provided many useful
resources. Ray (p. 17) quoting Sauer
(1920:16) states, “The Ozarks contain probably more chert, or flint, as
called, than any other similar area.” The five subprovinces of the Ozarks are:
There are a variety of ways that chert and other silica-containing resources can be identified. Many types of analytical methods are described in chapter 4. They include: visual physical attribute analysis, fluorescence and luminescence analyses (including ultraviolet fluorescence and cathodoluminescence), geochemical analyses (including x-ray fluorescence, electron spin resonance spectroscopy, instrumental neutron activation analysis, and laser ablation inductively coupled mass spectrometry). This chapter is useful for anyone wanting some basic background information on any of these methods; although only the first will likely be used by most readers.
This chapter also includes extensive information on heat treatment analysis. Deliberate heat treatment is usually applied to inferior-quality cherts with coarse to medium-grained textures. As Ray states, “High-quality fine-grained cherts need no heat treatment to improve knapping qualities” (p. 48). Of course, the down side of heat treatment is that it may decrease the fracture toughness of chert. Ray (as with virtually all archaeologists) uses the term “heat treatment” to identify chipped-stone materials which have been intentionally modified by heat to improve their workability during tool manufacture. However, Ray reserves the term “thermally altered,” as well as other terms, to refer only to the unintentional heat modification of these materials (p. 49). The reader should be aware that this latter term is also often used in a slightly different way by many other archaeologists. Sometimes it is relatively easy and sometimes it is quite difficult to determine if a given tool had been intentionally changed by heat or if it just happened to be altered inadvertently. Just as the useful term “projectile point” can be used to refer to either arrow points or spear points, many archaeologists prefer to use the term “thermally altered” in a manner so as to not distinguish between the deliberate and the unintentional changing of silica-rich stone by heat. The latter usage of the term is more all encompassing that Ray’s usage. It can then be a useful term in those specific cases where an archaeologist is unsure of the intention, or lack there of, to initiate a heat altering process on lithic materials or, in other words, are unsure of its “heat taphonomy.”
Part II, “Resource
the heart, or the “meat and potatoes,” of the volume.
It is where the tremendous variety of
knappable raw materials is described. This
section includes 47 types of chert, six types of quartzite, three chert
breccias, two ironstones, and one each of basalt, silexite, argillite,
rhyolite, hematite, sandstone, and siltstone.
Within 331 pages, these 65 types (divided into 95
described in detail. They are generally
divided into individual chapters relating to geological “periods”
the oldest—Precambrian and Cambrian resources (four types), Ordovician
resources (nine types), Silurian and Devonian resources (nine types),
Mississippian resources (23 types), Pennsylvanian and Cretaceous
general types), and Tertiary and Quaternary resources (two types). Each type is comprehensively described,
its characteristics and variations,
context, the effect of heat treatment, distribution, and prehistoric
use. The source area for each type is
shown on individual
maps of the Ozarks. No effort will be
made to list all these types or varieties within the confines of this
review. An appendix contains 28
color, texture, and (in some cases) luster variations from 502
lithic specimens. Frankly, it is amazing
as to the amount of information Ray has compiled on the subject. The only thing that this section lacks is the
chipped-stone resource flow chart that Ray (2008) produced on the back
titled “Extraregional Resources,” is concerned with those chipped-stone
resources in the areas immediately surrounding the Ozarks plus two
resources—the Edwards chert from
The last chapter (ch.12) is concerned with when and why procurement of different types of chipped-stone resources occurred. Ray presents evidence as to which of these resources were favored through time, during different segments of the archaeological record. Why did different cultural groups select certain cherts as opposed to other types? Why did this change during different time periods in different parts of the Ozarks? The volume answers the when and where, but the why, naturally, is rather speculative. From the Early/Middle Paleoindian to the protohistoric-historic, each archaeological period is discussed concerning the diachronic use of cherts and other silica-containing resources. This reviewer was pleasantly surprised to find the volume even covered the historic Osage use of chert for scrapers and native-made gunflints. Much valuable information for historic archaeologists is found in that section.
Ozarks Chipped-Stone Resources: A Guide to the Identification, Distribution, and Prehistoric Use of Cherts and Other Siliceous Raw Materials is directed toward archaeologists; however, it should prove useful to geologists, earth scientists, and geographers as well. Readers will find a background in geology most helpful but certainly not mandatory for using this volume in sourcing artifacts. Depending on how much the reader already knows about the subject, the glossary could be very useful. It is a valuable reference for any professional or avocational archaeologist, or for any serious artifact collector interested in the chipped-stone resources within and adjacent to the Ozarks. It is the volume, and will be for many years to come, to consult on the subject. Jack Ray’s tour-de force may be ordered from the Missouri Archaeological Society at 901 South National Avenue, Springfield, MO 65897 or by calling with a credit card—(417)836-3773. It is well worth the shelf space in one’s library or laboratory.
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Learning to Pray: A Guide for Everyone by James Martin, SJ
In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives.
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Three odd-ball scientists get kicked out of their cushy positions at a university in New York City where they studied the occult. They decide to set up shop in an old firehouse and become Ghostbusters, trapping pesky ghosts, spirits, haunts, and poltergeists for money. They wise-crack their way through the city, and stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, one which will release untold evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters are called on to save the Big Apple.
Before they are kicked out of the University, their first investigation is a haunting at the New York City Public Library and after seeing some symmetrical book stacking they encounter a ghost (the Gray Lady) that runs them out of the Library. Before they can share news of their discovery, they were terminated from conducting any research at the New York City University.
The Ghostbusters decided they would take matters into they own hands and they start an business named "Ghostbusters", a "professional paranormal investigation and elimination service", out of an old firehouse, using a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Ambulance dubbed "Ecto-1" to get about the city and hiring Janine Melnitz (Annie Potts) to handle the phones and clerical work. Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver) of 55 Central Park West, comes to the Ghostbusters and asks for their help after she experiences some horror in the kitchen of her own home. The Ghostbusters do a few tests to determine that she isn't crazy as she recounts a paranormal experience in her kitchen centering around the name "Zuul". Peter seizes the opportunity to get romantically closer to Dana, and goes with her to the apartment. Using the Ghost Sniffer he checks out the place, finds nothing in the main room, and bedroom. Dana then directs him toward the kitchen where he finds eggs that cooked themselves on the counter, but gets no readings on the Ghost Sniffer despite using it correctly.


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Of course I found this idea on pinterest. The idea is to have teachers write a little something about your child in the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go". If you have never read this book- go get it. It talks about life's ups and downs in children's terms while still being really deep. LOVE.
I actually received this book as a high school graduation gift. At the time I wasn't really sure what it had to do with graduation, but over time I came to appreciate it (maybe majoring in Education, LOVING children's literature, and adoring children's books had something to do with it?!) and the story goes so well with moving on to another stage of life.
Here's a picture of the note that was inside (dated June of 2004). I decided this book would become Luke's.
I've had each teacher write a note to him at the end of the school year. Sometimes he changed classes at the time of his birthday, other times he changed classes in May/August. Each teacher was very gracious to do this for us and it brought tears to my eyes to read what they wrote about him. I hope to keep this tradition up with all his teachers and give the book to him as a graduation gift one day.
Of course I will also do this with Emberly. She'll need a new book since this is the only one I have. I love creating special traditions/memories!


We published a book!
After nearly two years of work, Samantha Steitz and I published our first book, the Rhythm Keeper. Many of the ideas for this book had been floating around in my head since high school, when I began serious study at improving my own understanding of rhythm and rhythm reading. Back then, I methodically took at least one lesson (in most cases many more) with nearly every drum and percussion teacher in the Portland area. The one recurring concept that the majority of these teachers drove home was the importance of counting and subdividing. I began to grasp the relationships between rhythms in a whole new way. Though counting and subdividing are hardly novel concepts, I came to discover that many of my non-percussionist peers in school and in my youth orchestra did not fully share in the acute understanding of rhythm that my teachers possessed.
I vividly recall a young woman in my high school, who once asked me for help in solidifying her own understanding of rhythm, and showed absolute astonishment and fascination with how easy reading rhythms could be when she simply counted and subdivided (she later went on to become a very successful professional french horn player). I let her borrow many of the various rhythm exercises that I had been working on with my teachers. Since these were materials written by drummers and usually only studied by drummers, she found that practicing the material off the instrument yielded fantastic results.
Fast-forward a few years, and I found myself assisting my partner, Samantha Steitz, who is an accomplished piano pedagogue, to create various rhythm handouts for her group theory classes. The handouts focused primarily on counting and clapping and on incorporating subdivision to the counting where appropriate. Imagine our mutual delight when, after a year or so of counting and clapping, all of her students showed dramatic improvements in their rhythm, which translated to much stronger conviction in their playing, improved self-confidence, and overall more solid performances. Samantha’s years of experience in music pedagogy, her knowledge of clear and logically sequential presentation of material, and her keen eye for design and beauty all came together with many of the rhythm concepts we wanted to explain, and out of that emerged the Rhythm Keeper.


Manuden and Berden History Society
The society was founded in Manuden in 1986 and merged with
Berden in 2010.
Meetings are held at: 'The Bury Barn', Manuden, Essex every
third Thursday of the month at 8 pm from September to May.
Membership is by subscription: Full £10 Seniors £8 Visitors £1.
WW1 Genealogy & War Memorial Renovation Project
We have completed the project including the renovation
of the Manuden War Memorial. This was a Heritage Lottery
Funded Project in partnership with Manuden Parish Council.
A full project report (pdf) may be downloaded here.
Berden and the First World War
Past Project - HEFA test digs in Manuden
On 4 and 5 April 2011 Manuden was visited by 28 secondary
school students, aged between 12 and 16, from all over Essex
as far afield as Canvey Island. Under the direction of Carenza
Lewis from Cambridge University Department of Archaeology,
previously a member of Channel 4's Time Team, the students
dug test pits in seven gardens in village.
For more information, test pit results and photographs click here.
Research projects have included:
- Churchyard Survey
- Field Names Projects
- Field Walking and Archaeology in the area
- Oral History
- Parish Map Project
- Parish Record Computerisation
- Photography and recording of Church Hassocks
- Tithe Map Recording
- Vernacular Architecture courses and
- Recording of vernacular architecture in village
- Manuden WW I Memorial research project
- House History research project.
Exhibitions have been staged on Agricultural History and World
- Sir William Waad, Lt. of the Tower and The Gunpowder Plot. £7
(Sir William lived in Manuden during the Elizabethan and
- The Manor of Battles Hall, Manuden - the history of a
manor - Price £3 plus postage
- Manuden during the Second World War - Price £3 plus postage
- Waterside School, Hassobury - a history - Price £2.50
- Manuden Appraisal Report (in collaboration with the Parish
Council) includes a short history of Manuden. Price £2 plus
- Manuden Church Leaflet - 40p available in church.
- Domesday II Survey of Village
- Photographic Exhibition - May 2000
- Historical Re-enactment of village history by children
- May 2000
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT:
Fiona is the official History Recorder for Manuden.


What does it take to trust?
Far more than a story of a young girl lost; this novel is about family and resilience; it's about how society steps in to take care of its own.
I couldn't help but be invested in this story of a precocious runaway and her quest for family and belonging. Colorful characters come to life through witty prose."
A page turner
"I loved this book and recommended it to my 14-year-old daughter who also loved it. I thought it would be dark, but it wound up being the opposite in that the characters and their relationships were so beautifully conceived.This book is beautiful and not at all cliched."
Great Book Club Book
"A wonderfully written and engaging book, with some surprising and moving twists! The story perfectly captures Ryder's struggle with family and loss, and ultimately her survival and happiness. Highly recommend!"
A modern orphan
"A classic orphan tale told through a modern lens, with a complex yet identifiable heroine. Well written and immediately engaging."


The Lives of the Four Evangelists
By Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem
By Saint Sophronius of Jerusalem
These brief Lives are traditionally included in the introductory sections of the liturgical Gospels of the Orthodox Church in Greek and Church Slavonic; hence they are included also with the commentaries on the Gospels by Blessed Theophylact. St. Sophronius I was Patriarch of Jerusalem (634-638) and as a patristic writer is also known as Sophronius the Sophist. His extant writings, including liturgical hymns, poetry, accounts of lives and miracles of the saints, and dogmatic works, have been published in Migne’s Patrologia Graeca. He is also co-author, with John Moshcus, of the Lemonarium, a classical collection of accounts of the ancient desert fathers.
The Life of the Evangelist Matthew
Matthew, also known as Levi, tax collector turned apostle, was the first to compose the Gospel of Christ, in Judea in the Hebrew language for those of the circumcision who believed. It is unknown by whom it was later translated into Greek. The Hebrew text is preserved to this day in the library of Caesarea that was most diligently assembled by the Martyr Pamphilus. The Nazarenes of Berroia in Syria, who use this text, gave me permission to copy it. From this one is easily convinced that where the evangelist makes use of the testimony of the Old Testament Scriptures, either himself, or in the person of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, he does not follow the authority of the Seventy (i.e. The Septuagint), but of the Hebrew text. It is from the latter that these two passages come: Out of Egypt have I called My Son (Mt 2:15) and He shall be called a Nazarene (Mt 2:23).
The Life of the Evangelist Mark
Mark was the disciple and interpreter of Peter, and, at the urging of the brethren in Rome, Mark wrote his short Gospel, following exactly what he had heard Peter tell. When Peter saw it, he gave it his approval, and directed that it be read in the Church, as Clement says in Book VI of his Outline. Papias, Bishop of Hierapolis, makes mention of this same Mark. Peter, in his first Epistle, refers to Rome metaphorically by the name “Babylon”: The church that is at Babylon, chosen together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son (I Pet. 5:13). Taking with him the Gospel which he himself had written, Mark went to Egypt, and was the first to preach Jesus Christ in Alexandria, where he established the Church. So highly did he excel both in teaching and in a life of steadfast endurance, that all those who came to believe in Christ, followed his example. And Philo [an Alexandrian Jewish philosopher of the first century AD], the most eloquent of the Jews, was so impressed when he saw the first church in Alexandria while it was still made up primarily of Jews, that he wrote a book about the life of those Christians, praising, as it were, his own race. Luke relates that the believers in Jerusalem held everything in common; likewise Philo preserved the memory of what he had seen occurring in Alexandria under the guidance of Mark. Mark reposed in the eighth year of Nero’s reign [63 A.D.]. He was buried in Alexandria, where Ananias succeeded him as bishop.
The Life of the Evangelist Luke
Luke, a physician of Antioch, was not unacquainted with Greek culture, as is shown by his writings. He was a companion of the Apostle Paul and followed him in all his journeys to foreign lands. Luke wrote the Gospel to which Paul himself refers when he says, And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the Gospel throughout all the churches (II Cor. 8:18). And in his letter to the Colossians he says, Luke, the beloved physician, greets you (Col. 4:14). And to Timothy he says, Only Luke is with me (II Tim. 4:11).
Luke wrote another excellent book entitled The Acts of the Apostles, a history which ends with Paul’s two-year stay in Rome, that is, in the fourth year of Nero’s reign. This leads us to believe that The Acts of the Apostles was written in Rome. The tale of the journey of Paul and Thecla, and every other fable, such as the baptism of the lion, should not be counted among the canonical Scriptures. For it is not possible that he who was inseparable from the Apostle should not have known of this act among all his other acts. Tertullian also mentions a certain elder in Asia at that time, a companion of the Apostle Paul, who, when it was proven in the presence of John that he was the author of this book, confessed that he had written it out of love for Paul. Some say that this is why Luke does not mention himself as the author. Whenever Paul says in his own Epistles, according to my Gospel (Rom. 2:16, etc.), it is clear that he means the Gospel written by Luke. But Luke learned the Gospel not only from the Apostle Paul, who was not with the Lord in the body at that time, but from the other Apostles as well. He himself clearly states this at the beginning of his work, saying, even as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses. Therefore he wrote the Gospel as he had heard it. But he wrote The Acts based on what he himself had experienced. Luke’s relics were taken up and carried to Constantinople, together with the relics of the Apostle Andrew, in the twentieth year of the reign of Constantius.
The Life of the Evangelist John
John, the beloved disciple [see Jn. 13:23], was the son of Zebedee and the brother of James, who was beheaded by Herod after the Passion of the Lord [see Acts 12:1-2]. John was the last of the Evangelists to write a Gospel. At the request of the bishops of Asia, he wrote his Gospel to combat the teachings of Cerinthus and other heretics, and especially the newly appeared doctrine of the Ebionites, who claimed that Christ did not exist until Mary gave birth to Him. This prompted John to expound on Christ’s divine generation. There is another reason why he wrote. After examining the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke from beginning to end, John confirmed that they had recorded the truth [in contrast to authors of other, so-called gospels then in circulation]. Then he composed his own Gospel, focusing on the final year of the Lord’s earthly ministry and on His Passion. John omitted most of the events of the previous two years because these had already been faithfully recorded by Matthew, Mark and Luke. A careful study of the four Gospels will resolve the apparent discrepancies between John’s narrative and the narratives of the other three Evangelists. John also wrote an epistle, which begins, That which was from the beginning. This epistle is accepted as John’s by all ecclesiastical and scholarly authorities. The other two epistles bearing his name—the first, beginning, The elder unto the elect lady; and the second, The elder unto the well-beloved Gaius—are considered by some to be the work of a certain John the Elder, whose tomb (one of two bearing the name John) still exists in Ephesus to this day. Others, however, maintain that these two epistles are also the work of John the Evangelist. We will say more about this in the Life of Papias, the disciple of John. [This Life was not included here]. Now in the fourteenth year of his reign, the emperor Domitian initiated the second major persecution of Christians (Nero’s persecution was the first). John was banished to the island of Patmos and there wrote the Apocalypse, later translated by Justin Martyr and Irenaeus. After Dometian was murdered, his decrees were annulled by the Senate on account of their inhuman cruelty. Nerva ascended the throne, and John was allowed to return to Ephesus, where he lived until [101 AD, the fourth year of] Trajan’s reign. During this time, John founded and built up churches throughout Asia. In the sixty-eighth year after the Passion of the Lord, John reposed in great old age near Ephesus.


Dioxin 2004 Conference Papers
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Images of China and Westerners’ Imagined Geography
Aug 27, 2011 Saturday 19:00
1F, Associate Mission Building (Shanghai 169 Yuanmingyuan Road)
Social Topics Lecture Series:
Images of China in a Century and Westerners’ Imagined Geographies
Lecturer: Wang Xi (Photography Ph. D Candidate, University of Bolton, United Kingdom)
Ironically, Western media and foreign visitors were the speakers of China’s images in a century since late Qing Dynasty.
As early as Yuan Dynasty, Marco Polo had introduced the beautiful myth of China to the West. Between 17thcentury and the beginning of 19thcentury, the fantastic Chinese-styled architectures and portraitures appeared on woodcuts, sculptures and ceramics in Western society. By that time, the beautiful, wealthy, and a little mysterious China was yearning for them.
In the middle of 19thcentury, Imperialism’s shipboard artilleryopened up China of 5,000 years of feudalism. Along with the expansion of Victoria Empire, as the most significant foreign product, photography had been recording and disseminating the images of the end of monarchy and the beginning of a hundred years of revolution.
The visiting foreigners during this period included missionaries, the Customs staff, traders, as well as professional explorers, commercial photographers, and war photojournalists, etc. The images they produced have been scattered in Western antique markets, professional museums, and private collections. When we look back and lament the absence of our traditional culture, we may put together the circularity and imagined geographies of China produced by early visitors’ cultural understanding and limitation from the Westerners’ photographs.... Read More
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Clara Barton – A Famous Nurse of History
Replayed from an early 1960s era comic book
Here is a short writeup about Clara Barton, a famous nurse of history. During the Civil War Sara was one of the few women of her time who treated the wounded right at the scene of battle. She often risked her life in those days when doctors and nurses were shot at by the enemy.
Here is a case of comics reflecting life. Read from the image to learn more.
“Clara” Barton [Clarissa “Clara” Barton] (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) was a pioneer American teacher, patent clerk, nurse, and humanitarian.
At a time when relatively few women worked outside the home, Barton built a career helping others. One of her greatest accomplishments was founding the American Red Cross. This organization helps victims of war and disasters. Clara was never married.
Before her father died, Barton was able to talk to him about the war effort. Her father convinced her that it was her duty as a Christian to help the soldiers.
In the April following his death, Barton returned to Washington to gather medical supplies. Ladies’ Aid societies helped in sending bandages, food, and clothing that would later be distributed during the Civil War. In the August of 1862, Barton finally gained permission from Quartermaster Daniel Rucker to work on the front lines. She gained support from other people who believed in her cause. These people became her patrons.
After the war, she ran the Office of Missing Soldiers in Washington, D.C. in the Gallery Place neighborhood. Barton then achieved widespread recognition by delivering lectures around the country about her war experiences. She met Susan B. Anthony and began a long association with the woman’s suffrage movement. She also became acquainted with Frederick Douglass and became an activist for black civil rights.
Clara Barton National Historic Site
In 1975, Clara Barton National Historic Site, located in Glen Echo, Maryland, was established as a unit of the National Park Service at Barton’s home, where she spent the last 15 years of her life.
One of the first National Historic Sites dedicated to the accomplishments of a woman, it preserves the early history of the American Red Cross, since the home also served as an early headquarters of the organization. The North Oxford, Massachusetts, house in which she was born is now also museum.
This work (comics and cartoons) is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 License.


Green New Deal – Campaign Guide
This comprehensive guide is your starting point for understanding who we are and how to get involved with our campaign.
It is your go-to resource to get an overview of the context to our work, what the Green New Deal promises, how our movement is structured, and our theory of change. It also explains the role of our local Hubs, and the steps for getting your own Hub up and running.
Throughout the Guide you will find links to our other resources, which dig deeper into a range of topics from building relationships and working with other groups, to planning meetings, or influencing decision makers.


Management Teams - Why They Succeed or Fail
Provides an informative introduction to Team Role theory. It is one of the most widely read, imaginative and influential books on this vital area of management research and was cited by the Financial Times as one of the top fifty business books of all time.
Team Roles at Work
Provides a practical guide to Belbin Team Roles. Find out how to apply the nine Belbin Team Roles in a real-life setting. Operational strategies provide ideas, techniques and a new range of information and advice that can be used to the advantage of the organisation.
The Belbin Guide to Succeeding at Work
Provides a clear, concise introduction to Belbin Team Roles and then going on to apply the roles in a variety of practical situations. An ideal read for anyone starting out in the world of work or a new job, or for those entering into management.
The Coming Shape of Organization
Dr. Meredith Belbin uses his insight and expertise in teams to take the reader on a fascinating journey.
Dr Belbin moves from exploring the problems of typical hierarchies to restructured, flatter organisations, which give rise to their own set of issues.
Changing the Way We Work
Dr. Belbin describes a radical new approach to work allocation and distribution, designed to improve efficiency.
Beyond the Team
Dr Belbin draws on his extensive work with organisations worldwide to give further insights into the workings of teams and groups.


What You Can Do With the Article Manager: Part 2
This article continues the list of functions you can accomplish with the Article Manager. To get step-by-step instructions, please visit the Editorial Chapter of our ePublishing Knowledge Base.
Associate a Media File with an Article
Sometimes you don’t want to incorporate media, such as PDFs, audio files and video files, into the article itself. While you can include links throughout an article for these files, many publishers will “associate” files with an article for Download in a set spot predetermined by their websites’ designs and customizations.
Read more about how to associate a media file with an article in this article: How do I associate PDFs, photos, video or other media with articles?
By default, articles with associated general files (PDFs, Excel and other files) display links to the files at the bottom of the article, as shown above. Sites can customize where and how these links appear, however, either using the client-controlled CSS or the custom design for your site.
- Open the article.
- After the article is created and SAVED, go to Edit > Media.
- Select the BROWSE button to open the Media Manager to upload or select the desired files in the REVERSE ORDER to be shown online.
- Return to Edit > General to PREVIEW the article to verify the linked documents display as expected.
Associate Whitepapers & Other Downloads Requiring Reader Information
Sometimes you’ll want your article to point to files that require user registration. Capturing reader data is valuable. Access to files can be controlled by selecting the Classification taxonomy as “Require Registration” within the Media Manager when you first upload the file. If the file should only be available to current subscribers, use the Classification “Require subscription” within the Media Manager file.
When the reader clicks on your file link, he will be asked to log-in to download the requested file. You can then access reports that document who accessed that file; the reports include names, emails and physical addresses (when relevant), along with when the file was downloaded.
Add Audio Files
By default, articles with associated audio files display links to the files at the bottom of the article. Sites can customize where and how these links appear using the client-controlled CSS or customizing the design for your site.
- Open the article.
- After the article is SAVED, go to Edit > Media.
- Select the BROWSE button to open the Media Manager to upload or select the desired file.
- Return to Edit > General to PREVIEW the article to verify the linked file displays as expected.
- The audio player will stream the file.
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Get step-by-step directions here: How do I add an image caption or photo credit within the body of an article?
Allow a Third-Party Partner or Advertiser to View an Article Before It’s Published
When an article needs to be shared with a media partner or a sponsored content article reviewed by the sponsor, follow the below steps to grant access:
- Complete all edits to the article, including keywords and taxonomy associations.
- Do not publish the article. Keep it UNPUBLISHED.
- When it is ready to share with a third party, go to Edit > SEO.
- In SEO, click the checkbox next to Direct Access and click the SAVE button at the bottom of the page. (See screenshot below.)
- Copy the friendly URL (shown above as /articles/529-sample-epublishing-article) and share with the third party. Please note: Add your domain to the front of the URL. Ex: http://www.yourdomain.com/articles/529-sample-epublishing-article
NOTE: The UNPUBLISHED article will not appear on your website’s homepage, including your search results, any left- or right-rail widget, or any taxonomy landing page. Upon approval by the third party, don’t forget to go back, make changes, save and PUBLISH your article.
Update an Article’s SEO
ePublishing will automatically create SEO data to create unique metadata for the site’s content. Learn more about this here: How do I use the SEO tool in the Article Manager and Blog Post Manager?
Any data in SEO that is dynamically created can be manually overridden. When you click the “Auto Update SEO” checkbox on the first page of your article in the Article Manager (Edit > General), certain components will automatically update for SEO when you edit them, including the headline, URL and teaser/description.
SEO, found in the Article Manager under Edit > SEO, includes the following elements:
- Direct Access: This checkbox is only visible if the article is UNPUBLISHED. It allows a user to view the article if they have the exact URL.
- Create the hyphenated URL with the following caveats:
- No special characters (&, ?, /, and other common punctuation).
- No spaces. Current best practice is to use a hyphen: /234-my-long-title-is-this.
Caution: Changing the URL of content that is already published can result in a 404 error message. We do not create an automatic redirect from the old URL for the content to the newly updated URL. But you have the ability to do that yourself using the Redirect Manager. Learn more: How do I create a redirect?
- Browser Title/Meta Header: The browser title is automatically created based on the headline, but you can update it.
- Meta Description: Manually created based on the teaser field when you created the article. You can update this.
- Meta Keywords: The Page Manager tool keywords are driven by the body stripped down to only nouns. You may also select keywords using the Keyword Analyzer.
- Name / Value pairs set by the Metadata Tool for client use to verify control of site (and any other such purpose):
- Examples include verification for third-party site integrations, like with Facebook, that require a unique name/value pair to make use of the functionality.
Be sure to save your work if you make any changes.


(The legal stuff required by the FCC: I was given this CD to review by FrontGate Media. While I was given the CD for free, all thoughts and opinions are my own.)
Do you have kids who ask a ton of questions? I’ve always heard that the most inquisitive kids grow up to be wise adults. So, while the questions may be incredibly annoying after a long day at work, cooking dinner, washing dishes, handling laundry, helping kids with homework, and everything else that fits into your day — find comfort in the fact that you are raising an intelligent child.
Many of these questions revolve around things we say or do, and children want to know why? The questions also come, however, when reading the Bible. Think about it — even as adults we question what we read in our ability to fully understand. Its not easy stuff. Now, imagine being a kid! Sometimes I find myself having to explain simple things that I know as an adult, but kids just haven’t encountered yet.
So, when I was asked if I’d review the new book, 365 Bible Answers for Curious Kids, by Kathryn Slattery, I was elated. After all, this would not only give the kids something more to read, it would give them the answers to questions better than I could.
When first skimming through the book, I learned that its actually a devotional. It is broken down by month and day. However, it also has a listing of the questions, by subject, in the index at the end of the book.
A letter from the author says that the book is to help kids increase their “faith vocabulary,” help them “better understand and share the message of God’s love with others,” and “establish a deep and lasting personal relationship” with God. I nod my head as it seems like a good idea. We all need to work on these things every day — so having a devotional that guides you is definitely a bonus to your life.
The kids in my life that I shared this book with are 8 and 10 years of age. They have a great thirst for knowledge on God and I thought this would be perfect. However, as we dug into the book, I began to realize that, while it is full of knowledge, it seemed to be a bit much for the young kids.
As an adult, I enjoy learning from the book. I do believe, however, that it is more appropriate for teens, rather than young kids. I say this because I found that even if I read to the boys or helped them read through it, I would still have to elaborate on a few things or try to break them down a bit more. Some of the questions are tough and many talk about subjects and concepts that young ones do not fully grasp just yet.
A few of the questions this book answers are:
How can I know for sure that Jesus was really resurrected?
What are the Ten Plagues of Egypt?
Why does the word Selah appear in the margins of Psalms?
Why do some Christians put fish-shaped symbols on their cars?
Why is taking care of our planet important to Christians?
Who is William Wilberforce?
Why do people hurt other people?
Tough questions that aren’t so easy to explain to kids. The author does a good job, I just feel that some of the content is still a bit too difficult to grasp for young kids. So, if you are looking for something to help your older kids start the new year off right — and begin a deeper walk with Christ, this may be your perfect choice.
And, if you’d like to register to win a free copy, you can do so here: Giveaway


Currently reading an biography of Mao by Jung Chang. I remember when it first came out in 2005. I remember thinking that the cover and title seemed a bit sensationalist, but then again, there’s no other way to justly tell the biography of Mao without hyperbole – unexaggerated hyperbole at that. The man was directly responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of Chinese people – apparently still China’s inexhaustible resource. And the party line to this day is still “Mao was 70% right, 30% wrong.”
Mao’s indisputable monstrosity aside, the authors of the book seem to have a personal vendetta against the regime that makes me not trust its sources. The tone felt a bit too Michael Moore-ish, so to speak. The London Review of Books has a pretty thorough review of the book that points out its weaknesses in detail.
Chinese history is daunting because there’s so much information that is still suppressed. Transparency, or at least the right to demand it, is such a precious thing.
In any case, this book has created a visceral feeling of repulsion in me for this man – yet also a strange fascination. We’re transfixed by monsters, aren’t we? Yet disgusted at the same time. I really want to read a history of Soviet Russia and Stalin now.


Multilayer optical memory with two-photon mechanism for recording
Engineering Education # 10, October 2012
The authors present the results of their study of multilayer optical memory with a two-photon mechanism for recording and collinear heterodyne readout. The choice of materials for multilayer recording with a nonlinear two-photon absorption mechanism is justified. The authors give a description of the experimental setup for multilayer recording in the form of microholograms with relative phase modulation. They present the main characteristics of an experimentally validated installation. The authors consider the main sources of additive noise and their impact on the speed of reading and recording density. They empirically obtained a preliminary assessment of the impact on reliability of inter-symbol interference registration information.


Creeksong: One Woman Sings the Climate Blues
I’m delighted to welcome you to this conversation that matters so much to everyone. I prepared this space and have been waiting to welcome you to my book to share my ideas, endeavors, and passion for healing the Earth.
This website is the new home for my memoir, Creeksong: One Woman Sings the Climate Blues. It’s a passionate, heartfelt, personal book about climate change, activism, and courage. It’s also about midlife, aging, passion, and terror.
It’s my account of how I’ve grappled with the climate change emergency for nearly four decades. How I journeyed to find answers to questions that nobody wanted (or cared) to answer (in the 1990s). And how I found some of those answers in a tropical Australian forest … by listening to the softest voices.
Creeksong is about listening to all the voices. And about speaking out.
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What is Creeksong about?
This book tells many stories. You can read it in many ways.
These stories are powerful keys to unlock different meanings buried beneath the play of stories.
One “big-picture” story recounts a woman’s journey to a deeper ecological consciousness and a visceral connection with Nature. We access this story through the small apertures of an embodied life: crucial tiny moments (a fire, a counselling session, a chance meeting…), specific presences (Mica, the White Gum, a kookaburra, Tristia), and surrender to particular times and places (Deep Creek, a tiny ephemeral creek, as well as Vancouver’s Norgate Park and Capilano River in childhood and adulthood). This big story parallels other archetypal journeys of discovery, where our protagonist learns to understand her place in the greater Order of Things.
A Midlife Journey
Another story is primarily about a midlife journey. An exhausted, over-scheduled, lonely, and dispirited woman (me), entering her 50th year, asks questions that cannot be answered in her everyday life. So she seeks answers in an unfamiliar realm, a harsh, wild environment, begging that the dramatic difference in context might heal her many estrangements. As she is childless, this midlife story is not about an “empty nest.” This story is about the desperation of a woman at midlife to connect with her soul.
An Intellectual Sojourn
This book also recounts the story of a profound intellectual sojourn. It traces my steps from an initial perception that problems with my profession, urban planning, result from my colleagues’ lack of literacy about environmental issues. My depth experience in Nature reveals that my colleagues do not care, not that they do not know. My intellectual insights produce a PhD dissertation outlining a model of caring for Nature in the education of Australian planning students.
A Spiritual Pilgrimage
Significantly, this book recounts a spiritual pilgrimage. The deep yearning for connectedness I experienced before I decided to live for a year in a tropical forest is a classic symptom of estrangement from my soul. My soul was dying to be recognized, listened to, cared for, and integrated into the rest of my being.
A Lifetime Quest
This book also tells the story of a lifetime quest that was not resolved during my dramatic year of retreat. So deep and painful are the wounds I carry with me into midlife that they cannot be healed then. My forest sojourn soothes and heals many estrangements but has no visible effect on my estrangement from my abusive mother.
One Redemptive Tale
However, my book does recount one further redemptive tale. In my late seventies, I reconcile with my estranged mother seven years after her death at 100. Creeksong concludes with my joyful story of welcoming my mother into my heart and experiencing a powerful sense of homecoming, acceptance, reconciliation, and peace.
A lot is going on in this book. And all of it is happening to me. As I am writing, I am remarking, “I am not writing this book. I am living this book.”
Creeksong is a book about loving Nature, finding, nourishing, and expressing courage, and a vivid spiritual and intellectual journey with sparkling realizations. It’s also about suffering, healing, and, ultimately, coming home to love and coming into the light. Everyone wants to be loved. Everyone needs to love themselves, however difficult that may seem.
Ultimately, Creeksong is about facing fear and learning to love myself. And to love myself as a member of the Earth community.
The Creeksong Audiobook
Coming in August 2023 will be the much-awaited, multi-dimensional Creeksong audiobook.
I narrated every chapter. All the audio has been mixed with special effects and authentic sounds from tropical northern Australia (and elsewhere). It’s produced and mixed by Christopher Baudat and mastered by Carl Craig of Post Hypnotic Press in Vancouver, Canada.
One Audiobook Chapter
Here’s one chapter, the title chapter, “Creeksong,” as a taste of what will come.
In this story, I’m sitting in my tiny, ephemeral creek. It’s the end of the rainy season, but an unseasonal cyclone brings enough rain to refill my creek. So it’s an unexpected blessing: a miracle.
And I say this:


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Reading to your baby is a great way to bond with them and help develop their language and cognitive skills. But with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to choose the best baby books. That’s where we come in.
In this article, we’ve done the research and testing to identify the top baby books on the market. From board books to picture books, we’ve got you covered.
When it comes to choosing the best baby books, there are a few critical things to keep in mind. First and foremost, you want to select books that are age-appropriate. Babies have different developmental needs at different stages, so it’s important to choose books that are tailored to their age and abilities. Additionally, you want books that are durable and can withstand the wear and tear of little hands. Finally, you want books that are engaging and fun for both you and your baby to read together.
After hours of research and testing, we’ve narrowed down the top baby books that meet all of these criteria. So whether you’re looking for a classic bedtime story or a fun interactive book, we’ve got the best options for you.
Top 3 Best Baby Books
We know that reading to your baby is an important part of their development, and choosing the right books can make all the difference. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best baby books on the market. From classics that have been loved for generations to new releases that are sure to become favorites, our list has something for everyone. So whether you’re looking for a board book to help your little one learn their first words or a storybook to spark their imagination, we’ve got you covered. Check out our top picks below.
If you’re looking for a heartwarming book to read to your little one, then The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a great choice.
- Beautiful illustrations that capture the imagination of young children.
- A touching message that encourages children to be themselves and embrace their unique qualities.
- Sturdy hardcover that can withstand the wear and tear of frequent reading.
- At 36 pages, it may be a bit long for very young children with short attention spans.
- Some readers may find the message a bit sentimental or cheesy.
- The Lexile measure of AD520L may be too high for some children in the target age range.
The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a delightful book that celebrates the potential and possibilities of every child. The book’s illustrations are whimsical and colorful, and the message is both reassuring and empowering. We would definitely recommend this book to parents who want to inspire their children to dream big and be themselves.
The book’s only real drawback is its length, which may be a bit daunting for very young children. However, the book’s positive message and engaging illustrations should keep most children interested and entertained. Overall, we think that The Wonderful Things You Will Be is a great addition to any child’s library.
If you’re looking for a heartwarming and beautifully illustrated board book for your little one, then I Love You to the Moon and Back is definitely worth considering.
- The illustrations are gorgeous and captivating, perfect for keeping your baby engaged.
- The story is simple yet touching, making it a great bedtime book.
- The board book format is durable and perfect for little hands to handle.
- At only 28 pages, the book may feel a bit short for some readers.
- The Lexile measure may be a bit high for very young babies.
- Some readers may find the story a bit too sentimental.
As soon as we saw the cover of I Love You to the Moon and Back, we knew we had to get it for our little one. The illustrations are absolutely stunning, with a dreamy color palette and adorable depictions of a parent bear and baby bear doing various activities together. We found ourselves lingering on each page, admiring the details and pointing out different objects to our baby.
The story itself is simple but sweet, with the parent bear telling the baby bear how much they love them and how far they would go to show it. It’s a great way to wind down at the end of the day and remind your little one how much they are loved.
One thing we appreciated about this book is the board book format. It’s sturdy and durable, so we don’t have to worry about pages getting ripped or chewed on. Plus, the size is perfect for little hands to hold and turn the pages themselves.
Overall, we highly recommend I Love You to the Moon and Back for anyone looking for a heartwarming and visually stunning board book for their baby. It’s a great addition to any bedtime routine and is sure to become a beloved favorite.
If you’re looking for a sweet bedtime story for your little one, then If Animals Kissed Good Night is a great choice.
- The story is sweet and engaging, perfect for bedtime.
- The illustrations are beautiful and colorful, capturing the attention of young children.
- The board book is sturdy and durable, able to withstand the wear and tear of little hands.
- The book is relatively short, with only 34 pages, so it may not provide enough reading material for some children.
- Some parents may find the rhyming and alliteration a bit repetitive after multiple readings.
- The lexile measure of AD600L may make the book a bit too challenging for very young children.
We absolutely loved reading If Animals Kissed Good Night with our little one. The story is charming and heartwarming, and the illustrations are simply delightful. Our child loved pointing out the different animals and making the animal sounds as we read. The board book is also very sturdy and durable, which is great for little ones who love to chew on books.
One thing to note is that the book is relatively short, with only 34 pages, so it may not provide enough reading material for some children. Additionally, the rhyming and alliteration can become a bit repetitive after multiple readings, but this is a minor issue. Finally, the lexile measure of AD600L may make the book a bit too challenging for very young children, but we found that our child was still able to enjoy the story despite this.
Overall, we highly recommend If Animals Kissed Good Night as a sweet and engaging bedtime story for young children.
If you’re looking for a book that will delight your little one and teach them an important lesson at the same time, then Giraffes Can’t Dance is a great choice.
- Beautifully illustrated with bright and colorful pictures that will capture your child’s imagination
- Engaging storyline that encourages children to embrace their unique qualities and not be afraid to be different
- Durable board book format that can withstand the wear and tear of little hands
- Some parents may find the story a bit repetitive after multiple readings
- The book may not be as engaging for older children who have outgrown board books
- The Lexile measure may be a bit high for some children in the target age range
From our experience, we highly recommend Giraffes Can’t Dance as a great addition to any child’s bookshelf. The book tells the story of Gerald the giraffe, who is teased by the other jungle animals for his clumsy dancing. However, with the help of a wise cricket, Gerald learns to embrace his unique qualities and discovers that he can dance after all.
The illustrations in the book are absolutely stunning and are sure to capture your child’s attention. The story is also beautifully written and is a joy to read aloud. We love the message of the book, which encourages children to be themselves and not be afraid to be different.
Overall, if you’re looking for a fun and engaging board book that will teach your child an important lesson, then Giraffes Can’t Dance is definitely worth checking out.
If you’re looking for a timeless classic that will last for generations, Corduroy is the perfect baby book for you.
- The board book is made very well and extremely sturdy.
- Corduroy is a classic book that has been loved for generations.
- The size of the book is perfect for little hands.
- The book is only 34 pages long.
- The text might be too simple for older children.
- The illustrations might be too old-fashioned for some.
Corduroy is a heartwarming story of friendship that weaves a delightful tale of a little girl and her bear. The book is perfect for children aged 1-4 years and has a Lexile measure of 600L.
The board book is made very well and is extremely sturdy, so it’s perfect for little ones who love to play with their books. Corduroy is a classic book that has been loved for generations, so you can be sure that it will be a treasured addition to your baby’s library.
The size of the book is perfect for little hands, and the illustrations are charming and timeless. However, the book is only 34 pages long, so it might not keep older children engaged for very long. Additionally, the text might be too simple for older children, and the illustrations might be too old-fashioned for some.
Overall, Corduroy is a must-have for any baby’s library. It’s a classic book that has stood the test of time and will be loved for generations to come.
This is a heartwarming and emotional book that every parent should have in their collection. It is an excellent gift for baby showers or for anyone who loves children’s books.
- The story is touching and beautifully written, making it a perfect bedtime story for kids.
- The illustrations are colorful and engaging, keeping children entertained and interested throughout the book.
- The book is durable and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and read on-the-go.
- The story may be too emotional for some readers, so be prepared to shed a tear or two.
- The book is relatively short, with only 32 pages, so it may not be the best value for money.
- The Lexile measure of AD780L may be too difficult for some young readers to comprehend.
Love You Forever is a timeless classic that will be cherished by both parents and children alike. The story follows the journey of a mother and her son as he grows up and becomes a parent himself. It is a touching tribute to the love between a parent and child and is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
The illustrations in the book are bright and colorful, capturing the attention of young readers. The book is also lightweight and easy to handle, making it perfect for reading on-the-go or during bedtime.
However, the emotional content of the book may be too much for some readers, so be prepared to shed a tear or two. Additionally, the book is relatively short, with only 32 pages, so it may not be the best value for money. Finally, the Lexile measure of AD780L may be too difficult for some young readers to comprehend.
Overall, Love You Forever is a must-have for any parent or grandparent who wants to share a touching and emotional story with their children. It is a beautiful tribute to the love between a parent and child and is sure to become a treasured part of any family’s book collection.
If you’re looking for a classic baby book that will engage and educate your little one, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a great pick.
- The book features bright and colorful illustrations that are sure to capture your child’s attention.
- The simple, repetitive text is easy for young children to follow along with and can help them learn basic colors and animal names.
- The sturdy board book format means that the book can withstand the wear and tear of little hands, making it a durable addition to your child’s library.
- At only 28 pages, some parents may find that the book is too short and doesn’t provide enough content to keep their child engaged for long periods of time.
- While the repetitive text can be helpful for young children, it may become tedious for parents who are reading the book over and over again.
- The book is geared towards very young children, so older toddlers and preschoolers may quickly outgrow it.
Overall, we think that Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a great choice for parents who are looking for a simple, engaging, and educational book for their little one. The book’s colorful illustrations and repetitive text make it a great tool for helping young children learn basic colors and animal names, while the sturdy board book format ensures that it will hold up to frequent use. If you’re looking for a classic baby book that your child is sure to love, Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is definitely worth checking out.
If you’re looking for a fun and educational toy for your little one, we highly recommend the Bebe Mondo Fish Baby Books Toys.
- The interactive activity fish book encourages adventure and discovery of the colorful undersea world, making it a great tool for developing self-awareness and discovery through baby safe mirror and crinkle pages.
- The book has bright colors and interesting textures that will attract your baby’s attention and help stimulate important key skills such as language, reading, communication, imagination, and sensory skills.
- The flexible teether ring on the side allows the book to be relocated and fitted to car seats, strollers, playpen, making it easier to carry your baby’s lovely friend wherever you go.
- The book is much larger than expected, which might not be suitable for some babies.
- The price might be a little bit high compared to other baby books.
- The book is not machine washable.
We have used this book with our own little ones, and we can attest to its quality and effectiveness. The book is made of safe and premium quality materials with extra durability, strong stitching, and the color won’t fade. The flaps on each page will give your child a hand to practice turning the page and move to the next one, which is helpful in developing fine motor skills.
Our favorite feature of the Bebe Mondo Fish Baby Books Toys is the 3D baby octopus toy, sea animal, baby crab, and fishy tails that will make your baby’s little eyes dance with joy. It’s an excellent Christmas gift for baby boys and girls, and it’s suitable for newborns up to 4 years old.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a fun, educational, and safe toy for your little one, the Bebe Mondo Fish Baby Books Toys are an excellent choice.
When it comes to choosing the best baby book, there are a few key features to consider. We’ve compiled a list of factors to help you make an informed decision:
The content of the book should be appropriate for your child’s age and developmental stage. For younger babies, books with simple, high-contrast images and minimal text are ideal. As your child grows, you can introduce books with more complex stories and interactive features.
Babies can be rough on books, so it’s important to choose a product that can withstand some wear and tear. Look for books with sturdy pages that won’t easily tear or bend. Board books are a great option for younger babies, as they are designed to withstand rough handling.
Safety should always be a top priority when choosing any product for your baby. Make sure the book is made from non-toxic materials and doesn’t have any small parts that could be a choking hazard. If the book has any interactive features, such as flaps or pop-ups, make sure they are securely attached and can’t be easily pulled off.
Books are a great tool for promoting early literacy and cognitive development. Look for books that have educational value, such as those that teach basic concepts like colors, shapes, and numbers. Books that encourage interaction, such as those with touch-and-feel elements or sound buttons, can also be beneficial for your child’s development.
Baby books can vary widely in price, so it’s important to consider your budget when making a purchase. Keep in mind that more expensive books may have higher quality materials and interactive features, but there are also plenty of affordable options that are still great for your baby’s development.
By considering these factors, you can choose the best baby book for your child’s needs and help foster a love of reading that will last a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top classic baby books to consider for a newborn?
For classic baby books, we recommend “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle, and “Pat the Bunny” by Dorothy Kunhardt. These books have been beloved by generations of parents and babies alike.
Which books are ideal for babies in the 0-6 month age range?
For babies in the 0-6 month age range, we recommend books with high contrast images and simple text. “Black on White” by Tana Hoban and “Look, Look!” by Peter Linenthal are great options.
What are the best baby books to include at a baby shower?
For a baby shower, we recommend gifting books that are both entertaining and educational. Some great options include “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss, “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak, and “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault.
When is the appropriate time to begin reading to a newborn?
It’s never too early to start reading to your newborn! In fact, reading to your baby from day one can help promote language development and bonding. Aim to read for a few minutes at a time, several times a day.
What are the most recommended books for babies aged 6 to 12 months?
For babies aged 6 to 12 months, we recommend books that are interactive and engaging. “Peek-a-Who?” by Nina Laden, “Moo, Baa, La La La!” by Sandra Boynton, and “Dear Zoo” by Rod Campbell are great options.
What are the standout baby book titles for the year 2023?
As of 2023, some standout baby book titles include “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper, “Corduroy” by Don Freeman, and “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. These classic titles continue to be popular choices for parents and babies alike.


Everything you need to know as a beginner on the subject of post-quantum cryptography, explained in an understandable way on 24 pages, in a German and an English version – this is the concept of the new Atos whitepaper on the subject of post-quantum cryptography. It explains the most important algorithms in a clear manner, avoiding overly complicated mathematics. Since the year 2022 will go down in history as the one in which the standardization of post-quantum cryptography first took concrete shape, this aspect is also highlighted. And finally, the white paper addresses the challenges of the coming years. These include bringing the new methods into the existing chip architectures despite long keys and, in some cases, poorer performance. If you want to know more about these topics, you can download the Atos whitepaper on post-quantum cryptography here.
Whitepaper, English version: https://www.cryptovision.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-16-Post-Quantum-Whitepaper-EN.pdf
Whitepaper, German version: https://www.cryptovision.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-16-Post-Quantum-Whitepaper-DE.pdf


In the recent months, European policymakers and funding bodies made a bold move to set full and and immediate Open Access to scholarly publications the default. Open Access became a critical global issue and thus researchers need to be well-informed about its benefits, pitfalls, but most importantly, about their options to openly disseminate their own research results. In our Open Access guidelines, we propose recommendations to improve Open Access to publications in the arts and humanities. Our core aim is to bring closer the harmonized but transforming European Open Access policy landscape to the communities around DARIAH and recommend very practical steps to achieve compliance with it.
The aim of this scholarly blog is to provide a single space where information around the emerging landscape of Open Humanities can be disseminated, discussed and evaluated.
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THE LIFE OF GIANT GECKOS
Written by Philippe De Vosjoli, Frank Fast & Allen Repashy. 158 pages.
Published by Advanced Visions, Inc.
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Reaching near 16 inches and weighing up to a pound, the giant geckos of New Caledonian are currently the largest of the living geckos. Giant Geckos are also remarkable in their social behaviors, forming monogamous pair bonds with habits similar to those of hollow-nesting birds.
Although once considered rare, these impressive lizards are now captive-bred in the reptile hobby. They rank among the best of reptile pets, being relatively docile and easy to house and care for.
The Life of Giant Geckos, 137 pages and illustrated with 150 color photographs, presents updated information on the natural history, social behaviors, captive husbandry and propagations of these fascinating lizards.