Book: In the Convent of Little Flowers
Genre: Collection of Short Stories
Author: Indu Sundaresan
My short review: Heartbreaking stories, very realistic situations and characters, simple but powerful writing, thought provoking and highly enjoyable!
My rating: 5 full stars, of course!
Books by Indian authors are “comfort books” for me. As much as I love being in
Atlanta, I totally miss . I miss jostling my way through crowded streets, sneaking out with my brother and eating on “forbidden” roadside stalls, standing on the balcony on Sunday mornings and figuring out what my neighbors are having for lunch just by the scents relayed to me by the breeze, haggling with hawkers and auto rickshaw drivers, hmm! India
I love reading books set in
– books in which the sights and smells are palpable - books that take me back home. “In the Convent of Little Flowers” was no exception. I totally loved the book! Thanks to the author, Indu Sundaresan, for sending it to me! India
“In the Convent of Little Flowers” is a collection of nine short stories. At the end of the book, Indu has described how she came up with the idea for each of the stories in the book. I found that section very interesting. I was fascinated to read that the idea for each story came from real incidents – incidents that she got to know either through news tidbits, emails, discussion with friends, etc - Events that she pondered about until a new story was born out of it. She fictionalized the news tidbit and created fascinating stories! I cannot do justice to the description of the book. I loved it that much.
Indu Sundaresan is an extremely talented writer. Her characters are very real – so real that you almost feel that you know that in your actual life. She has a fascinating style of writing. You are pulled into the story from the very first line and you cannot put the book down until you’ve read the very last. And when you are done reading the last story, it only makes you sad because you want to keep reading more!
The stories are all about Indians and most of the stories are set in
. In each story, there is a clash between the culture, customs and traditions being followed in India for generations and the new ideals that are slowly seeping into the minds of youngsters these days. Each story is very unique in its own way. Some were emotional, some horrifying, and one totally scandalous! India
The stories evoked very strong responses in me. I was on the verge of tears when I read “Three and a half seconds”. It was heartbreaking to read about an abusive son who ill treats his meek and hardworking parents. In yet another story, I could almost feel the Peon’s shame when his beautiful daughter has a child out of wedlock. And when I read about the village where a child was not only forced to marry an old man but also jump into his funeral pyre to show her dedication towards him, I wanted to run there and throttle the necks of her parents!
I really enjoyed this book. I just cannot find the words to describe how much I liked it. One reason I really enjoyed the book was because of the setting. The stories were set in places that were familiar to me. I could relate to the emotions of the people and their thought processes. Having grown up in India I have felt the internal dilemma between behaving according to traditions and following your mind to do what seems appropriate in today's world. Indu beautifully brings out the clash in her stories.
I am not sure if someone who’s never been in
would be affected the same way I was while reading the book. I’d be curious to see how they’d see the book. Have you read the book? I would love to hear your thoughts! India
Haven’t read this book? I would totally recommend you to grab a copy of this one!


Allan's earliest memory is an incident that took place when he was about six months old, riding in his baby carriage. He remembers the sensation of being immobilized, wrapped up in swaddling. His vision was occluded by the presence of a rattle, likely offered as entertainment. His frustration at not being able to push aside the rattle and clear the visual path, along with the undeveloped nature of his visual perception (seeing things in and out of focus) made a lasting impression. This impression, he feels, led to his ultimate interest in optically confusing images in photography, motivating many of his creative projects.
Allan received his first camera, an Argus, while attending secondary school. After attending Yale University 1956-61, majoring in History, he enrolled in Film School at NYU. Not content to merely pursue the academic context of photography and film, he left academia and began a process of extensive self-education, working on his own photographs.
In 1983 and 1988, Allan exhibited his own photography at the Marcuse Pfeiffer Gallery, New York and at the 666 Gallery in Paris. In 1979 he began to collect the work of other photographers. He gifted the majority of the collection to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston TX in 1993. A show entitled "Tradition and the Unpredictable: the Allan Chasanoff Photographic Collection" was exhibited in 1994. (Catalog available). The latter part of the collection was donated to the Yale Art Gallery, New Haven, CT which has scheduled a show, "First Doubt: Optical Confusion in Modern Photography", for Oct. 2008 (Catalog available). Allan also collected contemporary ceramics, donating a significant collection to the Mint Museum of Arts and Design, Charlotte, NC. In 2001, the museum presented "Selections from the Allan Chasanoff Collection. (Catalog available). As well, Allan donated to the Library of Congress, Washington D.C., in 2004, the Chasanoff & Elozua Amazing Grace Collection, containing over 3000 versions of the song.
Allan continues to collect. Most important is the book art collection which
comprises of over 310 pieces of mainly sculptural pieces which utilize the
book itself as raw material to investigate the nature of the codex book
under pressure by the computer age. Allan also has a significant collection
of Russian posters dating from post World War II through the end of the
Soviet Union. Lastly he also collects neckties for personal reasons.
Allan has been extensively involved with digital technology since the advent of the first computer graphic systems. He has, in partnership with others, developed and created software and hardware and received several patents in the process. His current interests are still myriad, but are now centered in investigating the linkage between text and image as utilized in Japanese seals and the visual symbolism of photographic barn doors.
Raymon Elozua is a visual artist who resides and works in Mountaindale, New
York. His current project can be viewed at www.vanishingcatskills.us
Elizabeth Hansen is a video artist who resides and works in Brooklyn, New
York and Paris, France. Her current project is in post production.
Thanks to JoAnn Wasserman and Miho Suzuki for their assistance.
Thanks to Amanda Alic and Ethan Crenson of Red Shift Productions for the
design and creation of this web site.


Describer of the Indescribable
by: Azar Mahloujian
translated by: Janet Meurling
What can I say about our country’s greatest poet? Critics have written, and write, volumes on Shamlou’s poetry so I leave to them the deeper analyses of his work. To avoid repeating worn phrases, I shall speak of my personal understanding and experience from years of contact with Shamlou’s poetry.
First and foremost, Shamlou rescued me at a time when all said and written about Iran dealt with fundamentalism, intolerance and hostility towards art, literature and culture. I, along with thousands of other Iranians, was deeply upset over how unjustly our country’s brilliant literature and art were treated. I am speaking of the present, not of that which is appreciated throughout the world and known as the great literature of Persia, that of olden days.
People have been familiar with Persia’s great classical writers, such as Omar Khayyam, but knew almost nothing of current poetry. I determined to translate some samples. And whom should I select if not Ahmad Shamlou, the greatest of poets, our pride? Our country’s leading cultural figure?
Shamlou was not easy to translate, but I was eager to build a little bridge between this country, Sweden, and the poesy of my homeland. So it began. With the aid of my dear friend and Swedish teacher, Carin Leche, and with the help of Iranian friends who were more familiar with Shamlou’s poetry than I, I threw myself into translation work. I gradually discovered that Shamlou gave me a goal, hope, work with his poetry lifted me out of depression and strengthened my self-confidence in exile. After the translations had been published in the magazine Ord& Bild and the collection ”Allomfattande kärlek”(All-embracing Love) came out in Swedish, I noticed that Shamlou’s poetry helped readers to a better understanding of me and my background, it was as though he described the indescribable within me and many other Iranians. That was my reward.
with a bitter dagger
in our backs
no one speaks with no one
with a thousands tongues
In another poem he describes a world where one talks to the jasmine by cutting it down.
My second reward was that work with his poetry taught me much about rhythm and melody in language and of the music in poetry, an understanding I increasingly appreciate.
One day some years ago, I was rung up by a lady who introduced herself as the wife of one of my colleagues. She told me her husband had died two days before. I knew of the cancer which had struck when he was about forty and of his two-year struggle against it. My colleague’s wife asked permission to print an excerpt from one of Shamlou’s poems in the announcement of his death. Her husband had been very fond of Shamlou’s poetry and had copied this poem by hand:
because you continue in your absence
and your absence
is the undeniable presence of the miracle
Saddened by my colleague’s death I listened to her, astonished. She said that for the family, Shamlou’s poem seemed a testament from the dear one who had died.
How can an author on almost the other side of the world write a poem which can become the testament of a Swede? It must be about something special, something unique. Shamlou must speak of something shared by all mankind, recognizable, which touches readers wherever they may be.
But who is Shamlou? The poet, whose pseudonym is Bamdad (which means dawn) was born 74 years ago in Tehran. Shamlou published his first collection of poems when he was only 22 years old. He has now been writing poetry for more than half a century and published 18 collections of poems. Altogether he has written over a hundred books, amongst them some which have not been granted permission to publish. He is a toiler neither age nor sickness can hinder.
He is versatile, writing in prose as well as poetry. He writes for children in prose and poetry, books which are very popular amongst both the young and adults. He has been Chief Editor of several literary journals, which have been the best in the country’s journalistic history.
He is also a philologist. His enormous work ”The Book of the Street”, a collection of popular traditions, customs, usages and sayings, is planned to be published in a hundred volumes. Shamlou began to collect material young. He grew up in different towns around the country as his father was an army officer. This has certainly had a bearing on his interest in and knowledge of people’s lives in Iran, the different ethnic groups, dialects and traditions.
He has published studies on classical authors such as Hafiz. And he is a gifted translator. He is a cosmopolitan, he belongs to the whole world, the world is his home. Since he holds Lorca to be the world’s finest poet, he translated ”The Blood Wedding” into Persian; it is why he has translated and introduced Haiku poetry.
One of Shamlou’s poems is called ”To the Poet Issa”. After a fruitless search in encyclopedias I asked a Japanese friend if she knew of Issa. ”Yes, but how can it be that an Iranian poet dedicate a poem to a 19th century Japanese poet who was master of Haiku poetry?” she asked in surprise.
Yes, Shamlou is related to everyone. In a poem to the imprisoned Nelson Mandela he says ”all who love are related” and asks him:
reach me your hand in trust
you, neighbour of pain
sing a song with us in trust
you, neighbour of pain
Shamlou has translated Chinese tales, he has translated Saint Exupéry so we Persian speakers can delight in reading ”Le petit prince”.
His other speciality is to read poetry aloud, and not only his own works. His interest in Iran’s classical literature leads him to read aloud Hafiz, Mowlana Rumi and Khayyam. He has also read Lorca’s poetry in his own translations. Cassettes with his readings are found in their millions in Iranian homes. Listening to Shamlou’s readings one understands poetry the better.
There is much to tell about Shamlou and his poems, how he sides with the weak, that he does not bend to power, that he loves mankind, and so forth. But I confine myself to say that I enjoy Shamlou’s poetry because it takes me on a voyage of discovery into mankind’s inner life, it gives me knowledge of myself, my surroundings, the whole world.
Quite simply, Shamlou’s poetry helps me to become a better person.
AM gave this speech in Älvkarleby, Sweden, on June 5, 1999, when she received the Stig Dagerman Award on behalf of Ahmad Shamlou.


This course will take participants into deep realms of content area reading and writing to include literary and non-fiction across multiple genres, reading comprehension, critical literacy, questioning strategies, and leveling of resources to differentiate for standards and second language learners’ needs. Participants will learn about, become familiar and practice with the resources that determine text complexity and level libraries. Participants will learn to use running records and anecdotal data to analyze, evaluate, and plan for student needs. With a focus on grade level writing differentiated for ELLs, participants will cull the CCSS writing and language standards for applicability to content-specific reading and writing in ELL instruction. In doing so, participants will level strategy and expectation with assignments as they align with state and national standards. Assignments will include developing performance tasks and comprehensive lessons, unit planning and preparation and rigorous participation in discussion forums. Participants will learn to strategically scaffold in order to close grade-level achievement gaps while meeting the expectations for ELLs within the Common Core State Standards.
This course is 60 hours


Community Conversation and Survey – City of Ithaca Short Term Rental Policy
Are you interested in the future of short-term rentals/Airbnbs in the City of Ithaca?
Come and learn about the new draft City regulations and share your input.
When: Thursday November 16th 4-6pm
Where: Tompkins County Public Library, Borg Warner Room, 101 East Green Street, Ithaca
Format: Open house starts at 4pm, presentation and discussion begin at 5pm
Who: Hosted by the City of Ithaca Department of Planning & Development
Share your input online! Take the Ithaca Short Term Rental policy survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ithaca_STR_policy Please respond by Monday, November 27th.
Objectives for the City’s draft short-term rental regulations:
1. Promote housing affordability in the long-term rental and home ownership markets.
2. Allow residents the ability to generate additional income from their properties.
3. Balance the pros and cons of short-term rentals.


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Calling all Public Library Defenders!
Written by Dr. Katie Clark, Run for Something Alum and Altadena Library District Trustee
There’s one main requirement for my job: Love books and the people who read them.
I serve on the Altadena Library District Board of Trustees. That means my job as an elected official is making sure my local public libraries can do THEIR jobs: providing critical resources, books, programs, and opportunities to our community. So I get REALLY fired up when I see my Twitter feed filled with stories of efforts to ban books in schools and libraries.
Libraries are powerful centers of our democracy. It’s true! Just think about it: Where else can you go for free, anytime, no matter who you are or where you come from or where you live, and connect with some of the most powerful ideas in human history? Not only that, libraries (and librarians!) are devoted to protecting your privacy and to defending your rights to access information.
We know the far right is going after schools and books because their conspiracy theories and lies can’t stand up to the power of truth. It’s not a surprise that most of the books they are targeting are written by Black and LGBTQIA+ authors, books that tell the real and difficult stories of the lives of people who have lived oppressed in this country and others.
Imagine being a Black child who only sees books with white heroes. Imagine being a kid who knows they’re different but has never seen, heard, or read the story of another trans person. The power of representation in our collections is at the core of what libraries exist to do. What you can do, who you can be, and the grand scope of what’s possible can be found in the pages of books and graphic novels and comics, and in the hallways and stacks of our public libraries.
Ready for some good news? Run for Something is already in this fight. One of their top priorities this year is recruiting diverse young progressives to run for offices that touch education — like school boards, library boards, and city councils.
In my work as a Library Trustee, I protect libraries and librarians. I’m not selecting books for third-graders or planning events — that’s the job of professional, qualified, and highly-educated librarians! But I am making sure that those librarians have the tax dollars, the resources, the buildings, and the community support to do their hugely important jobs.
Whether I’m writing policy, working to keep our staff fully employed and safe through a pandemic, renovating our facilities, or building partnerships that include everyone in our community, my work has a real impact on my neighbors every day. I can’t think of a more powerful reason to keep stepping up!
And just like my fictional friends Lizzie Bennet (Pride & Prejudice) or Éowyn (The Lord of the Rings) or Claudia Kincaid (From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler), I know I can’t do it alone. Nor do I want to! It takes a community of people to make the kind of big, widespread impact we’re talking about. That’s why Run for Something exists.
I can think of no better sign off than these words from the immortal James Baldwin:
“You think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. It was books that taught me that the things that tormented me most were the very things that connected me with all the people who were alive, who had ever been alive.”
Let’s get in this fight together.
P.S. Run for Something is hosting a panel for anyone interested in running for school board on Wednesday, March 9th. RSVP to join if you’re thinking about running.


January 21, 2005
One of the things that has amazed us this year is how much reading we have done. We brought a year’s worth of books with us… and finished reading them in two months!
Dan and I have always been avid readers, and we have read to our girls from the time they were infants, but they never seemed to get the “reading bug.” However, when there are no movies, TV, or other distractions, they too, have discovered the pleasures of reading.
Since we have been in Africa we have read books by Pulitzer Prize winners, Newberry Award winners, little-known authors, American literary giants, and popular modern writers. Fiction, biographies, history, theology and text books are among the volumes we have perused. We have devoured books by the following authors: Mark Twain, Nicolas Sparks, Tom Clancy, John Grisham, Louis L’Amour, P D James, John Leith, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Catherine Marshall, Herman Melville, Bruce Wilkinson, Anita Desai, William Shakespeare and a score or so of others.
It is true that some of the books that the girls have been reading are school assignments, but a few weeks ago Heather asked me to read a novel that she had to read for English class. She said, “It’s about a family in India, Mom, and I think that you will like it.” She was right, I enjoyed it. I have also encouraged her to read several of my favorite tomes.
Brooke asked her grandparents for books at Christmas. She has read the entire “A Series of Unfortunate Events” books by Lemony Snicket and a pile of books by Roald Dahl and Judy Blume.
In addition to her required reading, Heather has been reading “A Life God Rewards for Teens” which was given to her by her Youth Group advisor in Pittsburgh. She also decided that the youth group here was too heavy on the fellowship and too light on the spirituality, so she and Brooke have started a Bible Study for missionary kids. They choose “The Purpose Driven Life” to read together.
I love to read historical novels, and I have been able to catch up on textbook reading. I have read murder mysteries, Civil War accounts, classics, stories about missionaries, histories of Malawi, even westerns, and anything else I can get my hands on.
Dan has enjoyed reading some of the American Classics that I brought over for the kids: Huckleberry Finn, Moby Dick, The Great Gatsby, etc. He loves World War II novels and Civil War stories. He has been doing a great deal of theological reading as well.
Our family devours newspapers and attacks any Time, Reader’s Digest, Taste of Home, Sports Illustrated,Good Housekeeping or other magazine that makes its way here from the States.
There is one series of books that the whole family is currently enjoying. The Carvers brought us Alexander McCall Smith’s series of “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” books. They are charming accounts of life in Africa.
What have we learned from all this reading? Well, I don’t think that the results of reading are quantitative, or can be measured. All I know is that each book we read has helped open our hearts, minds and eyes to the world around us. Maybe we look at life more fully because of the ideas we get from reading. Maybe we understand human nature better, or maybe we won’t make the same assumptions and mistakes that the characters in the books did. There is one thing that we all agree on – books are a blessing!


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- Reading Partnerships involving MSU international and domestic students will form to read about and discuss issues and events related to the 2020 elections. During 2020 spring semester, the U.S. presidential primary will be in full swing.
Reading Partnership Groups
- Consist of 1-2 international students and 1-2 domestic students
- Explore their own interests, choosing which topics to focus on and where to find information about them
- Determine their own means of sharing and discussing what they’ve read
- International students will post reading logs 5 times during the semester.
- Output goals (if any) for domestic students will be determined by their participating departments.
- Near the end of Spring Semester, each partnership group will create and share a 10-minute video reflecting on their experiences in the reading partnership.
- Kick-off Event on Wed., Feb. 5, from 7:00 to 8:00pm (Wells Hall B122)
- Wrap-up Meeting in mid-April (TBD)
- Contact Leah Addis with questions or to learn more: email@example.com
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The Spring 2020 Session is now in session. Check back later for future semesters.


The academic program of a researcher undergoes an external review
On April 30, the expert panel made site-visit to State Academy of Fine Arts of Armenia to evaluate the academic program of a researcher and the research works carried out. The external evaluation is conducted within Erasmus+ project “Promoting Internationalization of Research through Establishment and Operationalization of Cycle 3 Quality Assurance System in Line with the European Integration” (C3QA).
The main purpose of the visit was to evaluate the current academic programme of a researcher and internal quality assurance system for 3rd cycle implemented within the frames of the grant project. The process was carried out based on self-analysis and relevant documents provided by SAFAA. The expert panel was composed of the representatives-partners from National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation (ANQA), HEIs of Poland, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, as well as Yerevan State University.
During the visit, the experts had meetings with the vice-rector for academic affairs and science, working group of “C3QA” project, representatives of ANQA, and relevant chair in charge for providing services of researcher program, scientific secretary, students-researchers, academic staff and top management. During the meetings the activities defined in the strategy for research, required steps taken towards the revision of the academic program of a researcher as well as the new researcher program itself based on learning outcomes were presented. The meetings also addressed the implemented internal quality assurance system and further steps aimed at evaluating and improving the researcher’s academic program and research activities.
The expert panel got acquainted with the resources available at SAFAA, visiting the library, laboratories and the environment favourable for research activities. They examined additional documents presented by the institution. As a result of meetings and discussions, preliminary summarising was presented.
The conclusion and report of the expert panel with relevant remarks will be provided to the institution for further improvements and corrections.
SAFAA has participated in Erasmus+ project “Promoting Internationalization of Research through Establishment and Operationalization of Cycle 3 Quality Assurance System in Line with the European Integration” since 2016 and within the project SAFAA has revised the strategy for research and developed the internal quality assurance system for 3rd cycle (mechanisms and tools) aimed at improving the research environment of the institution and conducting a continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of the academic program.
The grant project ends in October, 2019.


The Python math library provides the necessary tools for doing mathematical calculations. It includes all the standard functions that C has. The most basic usage of the math library in Python is to use it as a calculator or print a number. However, if you need to do more complex calculations, you can use a math library that caters to your specific needs. This article will introduce you to some of the most important math libraries in Python.
The Python math library contains numerous useful functions for a wide range of mathematical calculations. These include arithmetic and trigonometric functions. The radians() function converts an argument’s value to radians. In addition, the gamma() function returns the gamma value of the argument. Another useful function is the isinf() function, which tests whether the value is NaN or infinity. It returns true if the number is NaN, but returns false if it is not.
Besides, the math module is also useful for performing regular mathematical operations in Python. It also contains two angle conversion functions, which are written in C. These are directly incorporated into the Python interpreter. The other libraries are useful for more complex tasks, such as linear regression and parallel computing. If you are unsure of which library to use, you can take a Python mathematics course. You will learn the fundamentals of this library.
The Python Math Library
There are many more functions available in the math module. For example, the pow() function returns the power of a number when raised to a second number. This function requires three arguments, including a third one that depends on the type of arguments. The returned value is x raised to the power of y and z modulo z. To convert radians to degrees, you can use the degrees() function.
Using floating-point numbers is difficult because C requires floats to be exact integers. In Python, floats typically have 53 bits of precision, which is why they cannot be represented as a fraction. To calculate the value of a floating-point number, simply call math.e ** x. The Python equivalent is math.e * x. This method is more accurate than math.e because it returns the natural logarithm of x, but it does not return the same result.
If you’re looking to perform calculations involving large matrices or arrays, you’ll need to use NumPy. This library is designed to simplify algebraic expressions and manipulate matrices. It also offers a command-line interface for Maxima. It aims to become a comprehensive computer algebra system and integrates with NumPy and SciPy. The SciPy library provides fast matrices and arrays. It can be embedded in other applications, and you can extend its functionality with custom functions.
Another useful function you can use in the Python math library is floor(). This function divides two numbers by rounding them to the smallest integer. To divide two numbers with decimal places, you can use the floor() function. It returns the whole number part of a compound fraction. The ceil() function returns an integer instead of a float. This function can also divide any two numbers. Often, it produces surprising results.
PI in Python
Besides the usual statistics, Scikit-learn helps with efficient statistical exploration of data. It offers various functions that make it easier to classify data and predict outcomes using machine learning. It also supports the clustering and regression techniques. Once you learn more about these tools, you will be more confident in using the Python language in data science. The Scikit-learn library is an excellent place to start your Python projects.
Other useful functions include numpy and numlib. You can even use the Python math library to solve a math problem. The library has several math modules that help you solve complex problems with a single line of code. For example, the numlib() function returns a numeric value that is greater than a certain number. The ceil() function returns a number that is smaller than a given number. This function also allows you to use bit twiddling to manipulate a number.
Matplotlib is another useful Python library. It provides features similar to those found in MATLAB. It also integrates with several graphics libraries. Moreover, it supports plotting and analysis of scatterplots and histograms. You can find many examples of these types of calculations using the Python math library. It is easy to create your own plots with the help of Matplotlib. It is free, and its documentation is updated frequently.
How to Use the Python Math Library
If you need to do statistical computations in Python, the python math library is a good place to start. The python math library has many useful functions to perform calculations on data. It also supports the standard Message Passing Interface. There are also several standard parallel libraries available in the standard Python repositories. Here are some examples of what you can do with them. Use them to solve problems!
fmethod() checks whether a number is NaN or Infinity. The fmethod function is a regular Python function that rounds an expression or number to the nearest integer. For example, if x is an integer, fmethod returns x * (2**i). To convert a fraction, fmethod divides the given value into two arguments, the first one being the fractional part. Once you’ve written the code, you can convert it to an integral number.
This tutorial has covered a few of the more common math functions available in Python. You can find a complete list of these functions on the official site. The code example is also provided at the end of the tutorial. Feel free to post any comments you have on the code. The functions listed above are only a small fraction of what the Python math module can do. If you’d like to know more, see the complete list of math functions in Python 3 and learn how to use them.
The math module is a built-in module in Python. It can be used to perform many different mathematical operations. It uses C standard, but works only with real numbers. Among other things, it returns the smallest integer that is larger than a value, the absolute or factorial value of the value, and the float sum of iterable values. The logarithm function returns the natural logarithm, and the exponential function returns a float number after raising e. Lastly, the square root function returns the square root of a number, as the name suggests.
Python math functions
Another important aspect of the Python math library is its ability to handle errors. Many of the functions are built on the C standard and are available through the import command. The python math library contains functions for converting angles from degrees to radians. A Python math library will also contain functions for the common trig and radian angles. The Python math library also includes constants like pi, e, and tau, inf, and nan.
In the case of floating point values, rounding is not always an easy task. The math module has three functions for this purpose: trunc() removes significant digits, floor() converts to the largest preceding integer, and ceil() computes to the largest sequential integer after the input value. To make things easier, a math function can be used to round a series of floating point values.
There are two types of error handling in the Python math module. In the case of complex numbers, you can use the cmath module, which implements many of the same functions. When you use the math module, you can check whether a number is complex or not by using type(). The imaginary unit is usually denoted with i, but Python uses j. In the case of complex numbers, the module supports the conversion between degrees and radians.
There are two types of numbers: integers and floats. Using floats has more precision, but you may have to worry about a range that is too large. In that case, fmod() and x % y are a better choice. You can also use the accumulator program pattern, which is similar to ints but offers greater precision. The Python math library makes it easy for you to work with both types of numbers.
Aside from calculating the float value, you can also do arithmetic operations on the numbers in the range of one-thousand degrees. For example, using the floor division operator in Python, you can find the number of times 2 can fit into seven. Note that you must use float as the first argument, otherwise the float will throw a ValueError. If you use the float instead of int, you should check the x – y is the square root of the number in radians.
The math module implements a subset of the CPython math module. It also provides basic mathematical functions for working with floating point numbers. pyboard floating point numbers have 32-bit precision, so you will have to check if your Python interpreter supports this. It also provides hyperbolic cosine and sine functions. For scientific calculation, the library is a must-have for Python developers.


Allan Holtz talks about all of the effort that went into restoring the initial 2 years' worth of strips in NBM's new BRINGING UP FATHER book. Allan was on the restoration team.
Oh, heck, Allan WAS the restoration team!
I have the old 1970s BRINGING UP FATHER Hyperion book and, yes, McManus' great art is reduced to eentsy, badly reproduced tearsheets. Maybe not even first generation tearsheets.
Not only is McManus cartoon art reproduced large and cleaned up, but -- wowsers! -- read this great tidbit:
"Besides doing the restorations, NBM allowed me to do something that I think should be a standard feature in all classic strip reprint books. I wrote annotations for many of the strip episodes explaining the references which are likely to be opaque to today's readers."Yes, Allan Holtz has the right idea: annotations should be standard.
And he admits that he
" ... wrote so many annotations that NBM couldn't fit them all into the book! You'll find a link to an expanded version of the annotations on NBM's website. The good news is that my annotations were cut back so that the book had room to print the BUF strips all the way to the end of 1914 (Hyperion's stops in July 1914) so you get in total over 100 strips never before reprinted."


Welcome to CrossLights
For God, who said, “Light shall shine out of darkness,” is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ (2 Cor. 4:6).
By indirectly casting light on its subject, a crosslight crosses the path of another and illuminates what remains dark or obscure. In communication, it is an appropriate metaphor for a perspective that aids in comprehension.
Accordingly, this site is committed to the proposition that in a civilization where worldviews and ideologies can offer only lies and shadows of reality, the truth of God is rightly perceived only through the light that emanates from cross of Christ.
About CrossLights & CrossLight Publications
After receiving Christ in 1971 during the Jesus movement, I began my Christian service at the ripe young age of 20 with an evangelistic outreach in the Detroit area. Now a retired business professional, my wife Judy and I reside in Utica, Michigan. I have been blessed to serve the body of Christ as an associate pastor, elder, Bible teacher, and church administrator. Today, I'm a husband, father, grandfather, and Christian author. Judy and I have three amazing married children and six grandchildren.
I encourage you to read a compelling testimony of God's incredible faithfulness under the My Story menu option. You'll also find posted insights into biblical topics under Bible Crosslights. Guest contributors will occasionally offer interesting articles as well. The Contact page provides a form through which you're welcome to email a comment if you so choose.
By the grace of God, I've also had the privilege of publishing a couple of books, which are now produced under my own banner, which is CrossLight Publications. Please have a look. Descriptions and purchase options are below.
I'm Marc Paladino.
The Threshold of Exile:
You’re invited to learn how a vast amount of the New Testament’s eschatological material is linked directly to the Old Testament prophets. Jesus, his apostles, and the New Testament authors extracted those ancient texts, together with their imagery and linguistic style, and presented them to the Jewish nation in their own day. They served as a warning that the tragic consequences of their history, especially those of the sixth century BC, were about to be repeated in their own generation. This book will take readers on a journey of discovery, a journey that may fundamentally transform our understanding of the New Testament’s prophetic outlook while underscoring the universal impact of the cross and the new, enduring biblical economy under the reign of our Savior and King, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Updated Paperback Edition Coming Soon in 2024
After the Walls Came Down:
Discovering Contemporary Relevance in the Visions of Zechariah 1-6 (Paperback: 2011 Master Press)
This book unpacks the visions in the first half of the prophet's great book, presenting them as remarkable visionary journey. The reader is brought into the world of the early, post-exilic era of Old Testament history when the Israelites were facing a reorientation to life in the land of promise after their release from the Babylonian exile. In addition to the historical and theological interpretation of the period, you'll discover contemporary applications of the lessons conveyed in Zechariah's strange visionary experiences. I also bring them to bear on my own personal testimony of how God uses crisis to transform his people into the image of his glorious son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Letters About Literature National Winners 2012
National Honor Winner, Level 2: Everest Fang - Cottonwood Heights, UT
Dear Mr. Krakauer:
My name is Everest Fang. It is a unique name and I have received numerous comments about it throughout my lifetime. The unique flare of my name eventually became a big part of my life. Nowadays, I can always anticipate people's reactions when I tell them "My name is Everest Fang". They will often compliment me and tell me how cool it is; some will crack incredibly "punny" jokes. I cannot imagine life with a different, more common name. People have frequently asked me how I received my unusual name. That's where you come in.
Back when my mother was still pregnant with me, my parents were in the process of choosing a name for their soon-to-be son. At the time, my father was also in the process of reading your book, Into Thin Air. When one reads a book or watches a movie, the ideas and events of the narrative tend to linger on the mind of the reader or viewer. Such was the case with my father and the novel was still very much on his mind as he worked to find a name for me. As a result, the events of your book and the task at hand were mixed together in my father's mind. That's when he made the decision of naming me "Everest".
Because the decision of what to name me stemmed from your book and my name has played a large role in my life, it could be said that your book changed my life before I was even born. Naturally, once I gained the ability to read, I became curious about the book that gave me my name. So, once Saturday afternoon, I picked it off our book shelf and began reading.
While I have never been an obsessive reader nor had an animosity towards books, I have always made a point of reading. My parents have always told me to read and that being a skilled reader will lead to me being a skilled writer and that being a skilled writer will lead to my success. But, like so many children my age, I generally prefer fiction over non-fiction. In fact, until personal curiosity drew me to your book, I had never previously read a non-fiction piece of literature unless it was required for school.
My view of non-fiction was completely altered once I read your book. I discovered that many people today underestimate the thrilling adventures that exist in real life. I was kept reading by the anticipation of what would occur next. I was enraptured by the adventure of conquering one of life's most difficult challenges. I could feel the harsh, stinging cold tearing at the climbers' nerves; I was crushed at the loss of another climber; I felt the allure the coveted peak had on all those who set out to face it; I felt the heavy weight of fatigue collapse on me after another strenuous effort. Your book created a vivid experience that not only led me through an incredible adventure but also shed new light on the meaning of my name.
The adrenaline and excitement that filled me from reading of this adventure left me hungry for more. Both the horrible losses and the courageous rescue efforts left me on the brink of tears. The thrills of adventure in real-life were revealed to me. My name now bursts with new meaning and inspiration. It represents the courage, hardships and unstoppable human spirit of all those who have embarked on the adventure that is Mount Everest. Your novel has inspired me to live up to the values my name embodies.


Astrologers in India have been instrumental in penning down numerous books and articles written on astrology and matters in connection with the same. This article throws light on a particular book called ‘Laal Kitaab’ and what you can expect to learn from that book.
Today one can easily find a lot of books on Astrology and the related fields. One possible reason for such sudden rise in the number of books written exclusively about astrology could be due to the growing interest of people in the fascinating science of astrology. Also, books form an important source of information and literature especially for individuals who are unable to take professional courses in this discipline but nevertheless want to know more about it. One such book is the Laal Kitaab.
Laal Kitab: An Overview
Any person desirous of understanding or making use of some astrological-based solutions in his professional or personal life can make use of the helpful tips which are mentioned in the Laal Kitaab. To understand the types of solutions, this book suggests to its readers; it will be worthwhile first to understand some of the basic information on the book.
A Little Trivia About the Book
It is widely believed that the book Laal Kitaab has been penned down by a prominent astrologer named Pandit Rupchand Joshi who hailed from Punjab and was written in the Urdu language initially. This Laal Kitaab is a collection of five books which were written between the years of 1939 to 1952. It was believed that Pandit Joshi attributed the success of this book to a supernatural divine force which helped him to write this book to help the humanity.
What is the Laal Kitaab?
The Laal Kitaab is a collection of some fundamental concepts, principles, doctrines as well as remedies written for the common masses at large. This book has been praised for bringing the otherwise technical science within the reach of the common masses, and it is for this very reason that the book has been very well received. In fact, according to an astrologer in Ahmedabad, many refer and seek the guidance from this book when they have to suggest some remedies to their clients.
Scope of the Book
The Laal Kitaab attempts at combining both astrology as well as palmistry both of which are something which people are genuinely interested in and curious about. So taking some cue from Palmistry, this book aims to divide the palm into the twelve different zodiac signs like Taurus, Gemini, Libra, etc. along with the nine planets of the solar system, by which, astrological predictions, as well as solutions, are given.
What to Expect from this Book?
Appropriately referred to as “The Wonder Book” of Astrology, this book aims at remedying critical and intricate human problems which people in their daily lives experience and crave solution for. The best part about these remedies is that these solutions do not require any unnecessary rituals to be done, nor does it require any complex tantras and mantras to be cited. So you can imagine the simplicity of this book!
According to a renowned astrologer in Ahmedabad, the Laal Kitaab was truly ahead of its times because to write such a complex phenomenon so lucidly is not something which can be done so easily and hence requires lot of efforts and dedication from the author which is evident from this book.


Title: A Map of the Invisible: Journeys Into Particle Physics
Author: Jon Butterworth
Publisher: Random House UK, Cornerstone
Publication Date: 5th October 2017
Genres: Non-Fiction, Science, Physics
*I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A Map of the Invisible: Journeys into Particle Physics was an excellent introduction to some of the most complex ideas in particle physics for a non-expert.
As the title suggests the book structures its explanations by using a map metaphor to explain many concepts with each new idea added to the pictured map at the beginning of the chapter. As a physicist this idea of exploring a map sometimes seemed irrelevant but I think it will really help the causal reader to organise the wide variety of particle physic concepts covered and see how they link to each other.
I thought the writing style was wonderful and most of the explanations were very clear and well thought out. Some concepts even made more sense to me after reading them in this book. I think that many will take away a better understanding of particle physics after reading this book.
I liked the topics that were covered in the book and the order they were tackled in. I think that the parts at the end considering new and as-of-yet unproven theories were the most difficult to understand. But I appreciated the attempts to explain string theory and multiple extra dimensions without a single equation.
I would recommend this book to A-Level Physics students with an interest in particle physics for further reading. It would also interest many adults who have a scientific background and want to learn more about this topic.


African-Americans are on the move, traveling to destinations all over the world. But, do you know that some African-Americans are choosing not to return to the United States, especially now, given the hostile racial climate and overall chaos? One of the most popular repatriation destinations for African-Americans, if not the most popular, is the West African country of Ghana. There are several reasons contributing to its popularity and those reasons are covered in the book I wrote, “Moving to Ghana: The Essential Things You Need To Know.” As a writer of informational books, researcher and co-owner of Celmar Travel & Tours, a travel service company specializing in Africa and the African Diaspora, what better way to promote writing, marketing, travel and Africa than writing this guide? “Moving to Ghana: The Essential Things You Need To Know” is available at Amazon.com and other online book retailers in ebook and print versions. Happy Travels.


You don't have to be a programmer or developer to be involved in the Homebrew Website Club. It's a place for anyone interested in making the internet work for them, rather than living within the confines and limitations set by Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc).
Come and find out how to build your own website using WordPress, Known or come and discuss how to build your own website if that's how you do it.
The advanced of social media shouldn't be restricted to the social media apps themselves. We should be able to "like", "share", "retweet" or "reply" to anything on the internet.
Are you building your own website? Indie reader? Personal publishing web app? Or some other digital magic-cloud proxy? If so, you might like to come to a gathering of people with like-minded interests. Exchange information, swap ideas, talk shop, help work on a project, whatever...
There is an informal start time of 6:30 PM where we host a quiet writing hour of code. Come work on your project in an environment where you can focus. At 7:30 PM the HWC officially starts and ends at 8:30 PM.
We'll be meeting in the UR Small Conference Room of the Urbana Regional Library


TEMPORARILY MEETING ON ZOOM. Email email@example.com to register or get more information.
The 4th Thursday circle is for book lovers looking for the perfect way to share thoughts and ideas on race, using today’s writers and old favorites. From Michelle Obama’s Becoming, to Ben Campbell's Richmond's Unhealed History, this group covers novels from the bestseller list to classic civil rights literature, to books written by up and coming authors. Enjoy fellowship and phenomenal reads most 4th Thursdays of the month. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. We do not meet in November and December.
Co-Conveners: Cheryl Goode, Karen Franklin, Brett Hoag, Doug Steele, and Marsha Summers
To see a list of books our circle has discussed, please click here.
For September we will discuss The Brownsville Texas Incident of 1906: The True and Tragic Story of a Black Battalion's Wrongful Disgrace and Ultimate Redemption by William Baker. As presented on the Goodreads site:
"Lieutenant Colonel (ret) William Baker’s The Brownsville Texas Incident of 1906 is a thought provoking and educational work about the injustice done to 167 black soldiers in 1906, and one man’s fight to bring them some modicum of justice.
In 1906, a battalion of the 25th infantry regiment, an all black unit (except for the officers), was posted to Fort Brown, in Brownsville, Texas. The unit had a proud history, and had seen combat and fought heroically in the Philippines and in Cuba, but Texas wanted no part of them. The men were subjected to discrimination almost immediately. Then, on a dark night, several raiders shot up the town and everyone swore the black soldiers committed the act. Six investigations in total were conducted, but they were all racially biased, and President Teddy Roosevelt drummed out all 167 black soldiers with dishonorable discharges. The men had no trial, no chance to face their accusers, and all the evidence that could exonerate them was dismissed.
Seventy years later, LtCol Baker, working in the Army’s Equal Opportunity Office, had a chance to do something about it. Despite opposition and an attitude by some to “let sleeping dogs lie,” Baker worked tirelessly to clear the soldiers’ names and get some sort of compensation to those still living and their widows.
This is a great story of moral courage and eventual justice. Those interested in the history of race relations in the military and social justice in general will find this compelling."
Our October book is One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy by Carol Anderson. The site Goodreads.com has the following description of this book:
"From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of White Rage, the startling—and timely—history of voter suppression in America, with a foreword by Senator Dick Durbin.
In her New York Times bestseller White Rage, Carol Anderson laid bare an insidious history of policies that have systematically impeded black progress in America, from 1865 to our combustible present. With One Person, No Vote, she chronicles a related history: the rollbacks to African American participation in the vote since the 2013 Supreme Court decision that eviscerated the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Known as the Shelby ruling, this decision effectively allowed districts with a demonstrated history of racial discrimination to change voting requirements without approval from the Department of Justice."
Focusing on the aftermath of Shelby, Anderson follows the astonishing story of government-dictated racial discrimination unfolding before our very eyes as more and more states adopt voter suppression laws. In gripping, enlightening detail she explains how voter suppression works, from photo ID requirements to gerrymandering to poll closures. And with vivid characters, she explores the resistance: the organizing, activism, and court battles to restore the basic right to vote to all Americans as the nation gears up for the 2018 midterm elections.
Our first book of the year is Perfect Black by Crystal Wilkinson. The site Goodreads.com has the following description of this book:
"Crystal Wilkinson combines a deep love for her rural roots with a passion for language and storytelling in this compelling collection of poetry and prose about girlhood, racism, and political awakening, imbued with vivid imagery of growing up in Southern Appalachia. In Perfect Black, the acclaimed writer muses on such topics as motherhood, the politics of her Black body, lost fathers, mental illness, sexual abuse, and religion. It is a captivating conversation about life, love, loss, and pain, interwoven with striking illustrations by her long-time partner, Ronald W. Davis."
For February 2022 we will discuss Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause byTy Seidule
In a forceful but humane narrative, former soldier and head of the West Point history department Ty Seidule's Robert E. Lee and Me challenges the myths and lies of the Confederate legacy—and explores why some of this country’s oldest wounds have never healed.
Ty Seidule grew up revering Robert E. Lee. From his southern childhood to his service in the U.S. Army, every part of his life reinforced the Lost Cause myth: that Lee was the greatest man who ever lived, and that the Confederates were underdogs who lost the Civil War with honor. Now, as a retired brigadier general and Professor Emeritus of History at West Point, his view has radically changed. From a soldier, a scholar, and a southerner, Ty Seidule believes that American history demands a reckoning.
In a unique blend of history and reflection, Seidule deconstructs the truth about the Confederacy—that its undisputed primary goal was the subjugation and enslavement of Black Americans—and directly challenges the idea of honoring those who labored to preserve that system and committed treason in their failed attempt to achieve it. Through the arc of Seidule’s own life, as well as the culture that formed him, he seeks a path to understanding why the facts of the Civil War have remained buried beneath layers of myth and even outright lies—and how they embody a cultural gulf that separates millions of Americans to this day.
Part history lecture, part meditation on the Civil War and its fallout, and part memoir, Robert E. Lee and Me challenges the deeply-held legends and myths of the Confederacy—and provides a surprising interpretation of essential truths that our country still has a difficult time articulating and accepting."
We're taking a deep dive into this pioneering and thought provoking work, a chapter or two at a time, throughout the year. Join us whenever you can make it on the 1st Thursday of the month! In August we switched to meeting on the 1st Thursday of each month. Contact Darren Utley to be added to the "Education For Action" Book Circle.
This book was the first full-length study of the role Black Americans played in the crucial period after the Civil War, when the slaves had been freed and the attempt was made to reconstruct American society. Hailed when it was first published in 1935, it has justly become a classic. We will also talk about why the time period we're in has been called the "Third Reconstruction".
The co-conveners of this Book Circle are Darren Utley and Cheryl Goode.


I’ve recently written two articles for SDL Tridion World, SDL Tridion’s Community Website on the subject of the Object Cache. SDL Tridion’s Object Cache is a Content Delivery side component that caches frequently used objects in memory for greater performance. Both articles provide a simple overview into the functionality of the Object Cache itself and how to use it and the other on using JMS to invalidate remote caches, a feature available since the R5.3 GA release.
You can view these articles on SDL Tridion World and they are:
What is the SDL Tridion Object Cache?


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Preserving Maine's Military History
ABOUT THE SITE
Cold War Relics was a website I created and operated from the fall of 2009 until about the fall of 2016. After a brief hiatus due to the intrusion of "life" (career change, marriage, etc), I have decided to bring back it back for the fall of 2019.
The original and continued purpose of this site is to catalog the history and present condition of Maine's Cold War era military sites, many of which are unique to Maine and were not duplicated elsewhere, either in the US or abroad.
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Lila Lacombe Wiki - Elazizliyiz
Jones was heralded as the greatest singer of her generation and a pioneer in the CG Biography 1 Supplemental 1.pdf (3481 kB) Additional notes pertaining to Dr. Gross' biography on Madame Sissieretta Joynor Jones. CG Biography 1 Supplemental 2.pdf (1017 kB) "The Closing Chapters of the Life of 'Black Patti'," newspaper clipping from Providence Sunday Journal, July 16, 1933. CG Biography 1 Supplemental 3.pdf (602 kB) Sissieretta Jones: "The Greatest Singer of Her Race," 1868–1933 provides a comprehensive, moving portrait of Jones and a vivid overview of the exciting world in which she performed. Sissieretta Jones—famous for her elaborate gowns and glittering array of medals in addition to her voice—was one of the first African American artists to per Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, whose nickname the "Black Patti" likened her to the well-known Spanish-born opera star Adelina Patti, was a distinguished African American soprano during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Sissieretta Jones, “The Greatest Singer of Her Race,” 1868-1933 (University of South Carolina Press), recounts the life of Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, a classically trained soprano who was also called the “Black Patti,” a nickname that likened her to the famous white, European opera star Adelina Patti.
Feb 26, 2010 Sissieretta Jones (1869-1933) Born Matilda Joyner in Portsmouth, Virginia, Jones moved to Providence, Rhode Island at an early age. The early career of the African American singer Matilda Sissieretta Jones (1868- 1933), known as the "Black Patti," was unique in nineteenth-century America. Oct 12, 2020 The legendary black singer Sissieretta Jones (1868-1933) was featured in the New York Times series of obituaries of remarkable, but Opera singer Sissieretta Jones (1868-1933) was born in Portsmouth, Virginia and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, where she began singing at an early age Sissieretta Jones was the first African-American opera singer to perform at Carnegie Hall. Source: Poetry (February 2016).
Sissieretta Jones: The Greatest Singer of Her Race, `1868
Pris: 304,-. heftet, 2013. Midlertidig utsolgt. Kjøp boken Sissieretta Jones av Maureen Donnelly Lee (ISBN 9781611172805) hos Adlibris.com.
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Sissieretta Jones was born Matilda Sissieretta Joyner in 1868 in Portsmouth, Virginia, just after the end of the Civil War. Her father, a pastor, had been born into slavery; her mother was a washerwoman. Sissieretta Jones sang for kings, presidents, and to audiences around the world, becoming the highest paid African-American entertainer of the late 19th century. She headlined at Carnegie Hall and was hailed as one of the greatest sopranos of her time, yet she never performed on the operatic stage.
Sissieretta Jones (1868? – 1933) was an American soprano who sang both opera and popular music. After beginning in the choir of her father’s African Methodist Episcopal church, Sissieretta went on to sing for 4 consecutive US Presidents and the British Royal Family. Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones, ou Sissieretta Jones, née le 5 janvier 1868 ou 1869 à Portsmouth et morte le 24 juin 1933 à Providence, est une soprano afro-américaine.
Sissieretta Jones: The Greatest Singer of Her Race, 1868-1933 This study attempts to evaluate the contributions of Ms. Jones (assessed by some as one of the leading performers on the American stage of the late 19th and early 20th century) by presenting her biography within the framework of the political, social, and economic climates of the time. The study of the career of Sissieretta Jones, encompassing her performances, critiques of her work, the type known as Sissieretta Jones, (January 5, 1868 or 1869 – June 24, 1933) was an African-American soprano. She sometimes was called “The Black Patti” in reference to Italian opera singer Adelina Patti. Jones’ repertoire included grand opera, light opera, and popular music.
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Operasopran Sissieretta Jones blir den första afroamerikan som uppträder i Carnegie Hall. Ida B. Wells lanserar sin kampanj mot lynch genom att publicera
Blues musicians--Biography--Dictionaries. I. Komara, Edward M., It was named for concert artist Sissieretta Jones, whose sobriquet it was. The fifty-five issues
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Matilda Sissieretta Joyner Jones(January 5, 1868 or 1869– June 24, 1933)was an Americansoprano. She sometimes was called "The Black Patti" in reference to Italianoperasinger Adelina Patti. Jones' repertoire included grand opera, light opera, and popular music.
A biography of Jones by Maureen Lee, titled Sissieretta Jones: The Greatest Singer of her Race, was published in May 2012. The research for the book was partly based on a scrapbook of Jones which was on display at Howard University. At the same time, a plaque honoring Jones was erected in Providence. 2012-05-01 Jessye Norman has embarked on a multiyear multimedia project honoring the pioneering African American singer Sissieretta Jones (1868–1933). Marc A. Scorca, president and CEO of OPERA America Sissieretta Jones: "The Greatest Singer of Her Race," 1868-1933 March 17 at 1:23 PM I’m pleased to announce I have donated the research materials I gath ered while working on my biography of the amazing soprano Sissieretta Jones to the University of South Carolina’s Irvin Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at the Thomas Cooper Library.
– Sissieretta Jones Sissieretta Jones’ Story. Sissieretta Jones was born Matilda Sissieretta Joyner in 1868 in Portsmouth, Virginia, just after the end of the Civil War. Her father, a pastor, had been born into slavery; her mother was a washerwoman. Sissieretta Jones sang for kings, presidents, and to audiences around the world, becoming the highest paid African-American entertainer of the late 19th century.
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Sissieretta Jones In June 1892, she became the After the auspicious 2005 debut of leadbelly, a biography in poems of the And Jess awes readers with Sissieretta Jones, billed as “Black Patti,” who sang at Born in 1894 in Monmouth, Ill., Williams was a standout end for Brown in 1917, "Black Patti," the nickname of Sissieretta Jones, a black concert soprano star of Apr 26, 2019 Anderson began singing as a soloist around the age of six in the Madah Hyers, Emma Louise Hyers, Flora Batson, and Sissieretta Jones.


Evolution des Structures du Pouvoir au Basutoland sous le Protectorat Britannique
Master’s Thesis – Paris 7 University – 1994
Advisor: Prof. Francoise Raison
This thesis first describes the power structures that prevailed among the Basotho prior to European influence. It then discusses how the advent of the colonial period affected these structures. The entire period examined extends from the early 19th century (~1830s) until the late 1930s, which includes the early British Protectorate from 1884.
Evolution of the Power Structures in Basutoland under the British Protectorate
i.e. English translation – Please contact me
The Evangelical Missionaries and the Basotho, 1833-1933
PhD Thesis – UNISA (University of South Africa) – 2000
Advisor: Prof. Johannes du Bruyn; Co-advisor: Prof. Tilman Dedering
Missionaries from the French Société des Missions Evangéliques de Paris (SMEP) arrived in present-day Lesotho in 1833, where they founded a mission with King Moshoeshoe’s support. They were the first Europeans to live among the Basotho, and the first to preach Christianity there. The thesis examines how their message and beliefs were received and interpreted by the Basotho, and what factors in the prevailing Sotho culture and world view played a key role in this. The work also discusses the process of community formation by which Evangelical Christians were to become a distinct group with its own identity and sub-culture by the end of the period.
English (original): request from the UNISA Library
The encounter between the Basotho and the missionaries of the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society, 1833-1933: some perspectives
Publication – Kleio, 32:1, 5 -22 – 2000
Paper based on the above PhD Thesis.


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wersja ebook: www.foodheritage.urk.edu.pl
The cultural heritage of Małopolska is widely recognized and proves strong regional awareness. It includes well-preserved but fading traditions, rituals, costumes, regional cuisine, traditional forms of farming (extensive agriculture, pastoralism, herbalism, crafts, handicrafts), as well as traditional architecture and construction. The aim of „The Catalogue of the cultural heritage of Małopolska” is to collect and highlight good practices appreciating and using the potential of this heritage. For the purposes of the Catalogue, cultural heritage has been presented three categories: tangible (e. g. buildings and landscaping elements related to sacred architecture, wooden buildings, cottages), intangible (e. g. customs and/or traditions, methods of handicraft production, oral transmission) and natural (e. g. unique species of plants and animals).
The catalogue consists of two main parts. The first part is entirely devoted to scientific research on the appreciation and use of the cultural heritage potential. This part contains four peer reviewed chapters that presents a diversity and richness of the elements of cultural heritage, with particular emphasis on Małopolska against the international background. The second part of the Catalogue presents practices of appreciation and good use of the cultural heritage potential in selected municipalities of Małoposkie Voivodeship. This part of the Catalogue is a result of cooperation with 48 municipalities of the voivodeship that have expressed interest in such project. In this way, the Catalogue presents a wide spectrum of cultural heritage objects and different approaches to this preservation.


Harry C. Payne Professor of Romance Languages
M.A. University of California, Berkeley (1967)
Ph.D. Harvard University, Romance Languages (1974)
Areas of Expertise
Latin American Literature and Culture
Narrative (novels, short stories, satires)
COMP 200 LECEuropean Modernism--and Its Discontents (not offered 2023/24)
RLSP 203 LECFrom Modernismo to El Boom de la Novela (not offered 2023/24)
RLSP 205 / COMP 205 LECThe Latin-American Novel in Translation (not offered 2023/24)
RLSP 306 / COMP 302 TUTLatino Writing: Literature by U.S. Hispanics (not offered 2023/24)
Overseas American: Growing up Gringo in the Tropics, 2005.
Editor, Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude: A Casebook, 2002.
Borges and His Fiction: A Guide to his Mind and Art (1981). Second edition, revised and expanded, 2000.
The Pianist Who Liked Ayn Rand: A Novella & 13 Stories, 1998.
Art for Art’s Sake and Literary Life: How Politics and Markets Helped Shape the Ideology and Culture of Aestheticism, 1790-1990, 1996.
García Márquez: The Man and His Work, 1990.
The Carlos Chadwick Mystery –fiction, 1990.
Awards, Fellowships & Grants
Fellowship, National Endowment for the Humanities, 1979
Grant, American Philosophical Society, 1982
Best Book Award for García Márquez: The Man and His Work, New England Council of Latin American Studies, 1991.
National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, 1997, for “Art for Art’s Sake and Literary Life.”
Professor, SUNY-Binghamton, 1971- 73
Professor, Yale University, 1973- 74
Visiting Professor, Wellesley College, 1984-5 and 1989-90
Director in Residence, Hamilton College Academic Year in Spain, 1986-87 and 1995-96


Does the DLOM apply? What level of discount is justifiable? Which method?
A review of BVRâ€™s Guide to Discounts for Lack of Marketability.
If you are looking for a comprehensive source of information about the DLOM and the cases that business appraisers consider for confirmation of a method, look no further than BVR’s Guide to Discounts for Lack of Marketability, Fifth Edition by John Stockdale, Sr.
As part of your work, have you asked yourself whether a discount for lack of marketability (DLOM) is Â applicable to a controlling interest based on unique facts and circumstances and wondered where to look for authority?Â If you are unsure about the magnitude of the discount, you will need to research multiple resources to gain a sense of comfort.Â Time is money, and conducting extensive research–whether to examine periodicals, search on-line U.S. Tax Court cases, consulting other reference material or discussing the issue with other business valuators–takes time.Â Assessing the merits and lack thereof of the various methods is also time consuming and somewhat tedious.
Accordingly, where does a business appraiser go to find all of the current approaches to determine the DLOM for a controlling interest on a theoretical level, calculation example(s), and the current view(s) of the U.S. Tax Court as they pertain to the nature of the business or investment entity that is being appraised?Â Historical books by Shannon Pratt, Jay Fishman, John Stockdale, and others generally have been printed in the mid-2000s with some updates; these are dated.Â However, there is a new edition of a book that contains a compendium of the various approaches.Â This book is entitled BVRâ€™s Guide to Discounts for Lack of Marketability by John Stockdale, Sr.Â It is a two-volume set.Â The first volume discusses the technical and background aspects of dealing with the issue of DLOM, and the second volume contains the cases dealing with the issue of DLOM and the subsequent court rulings. Â Â Â
The various computational methods that appear to have some growing traction in the business valuation community to estimate the DLOM for controlling interest are the Chaffe Put Option, the Finnerty Average Strike Put, the Meulbroek CAPM, the Stockdale Time Model, the Economic Components Model, the NICE, and the Masten-Webb Tiered Income methods.Â With each of these options available, there continues to be a level of uncertainty that the appraiser needs to consider and determine its applicability to the specific valuation case.
The need to estimate volatility or risk under a normal distribution assumption, in the first three methods, does decrease the level of credibility of the outcome from the computation.Â How can appraisers have any certainty of the degree of risk a business has over a period of time, particularly Â when we are trying to estimate the specific risk of a company compared to the industry risk that is presented in the Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Yearbook published by Morningstar?Â Any computation that requires an appraiser to add into the calculation a factor for risk that is not supported by an outside reference is an opportunity for the results to be questioned, especially if the business valuation report is reviewed by the IRS. Â Â Â Â Â
One of the most significant features of the books is the detailed example of how an appraiser can apply any of the various approaches to calculating the DLOM given the set of facts of the specific engagement.Â The book also provides a keen insight by Mr. Stockdale of the strengths and weaknesses from applying any one approach unless an appraiser understands the nature of the business entity or a profile of an investment entity and how it relates to the spreading of risk for the entity.Â There is also a discussion of how to develop various approaches to estimate the DLOM for real-estate investment vehicles and entities utilizing the data provided by the real estate appraiser by applying both the long-term period to sell off the assets and the shortest term to sell off the assets.
The summary of the U.S. Tax Court cases on DLOM presented in the books focus on controlling interest discounts. These discounts vary significantly.Â The allowed discounts range from a low of 15 percent to a high of 40 percent.Â The U.S. Tax Court cases cited in the books present a significant ready reference source to determine the appropriateness of a discount in a given engagement.Â It is not often that an appraiser has the ability to test the probability of their estimated discount to determine its similarity to what has been allowed in other tax court settled cases.
This two-volume set of books is an excellent source of theoretical, historical, and current approaches to estimate the DLOM for a given engagement.Â The U.S. Tax Court cases and their detail enable appraisers to test their conclusion based on situations that have been brought to trial for estate and tax planning opportunities.Â
When doing a controlling position engagement, an appraiser should definitely review the information provided in Chapter 16 of the two-volume reference. Â In the next edition, it would be great to include Excel models of each of the methods covered, samples and a comparison chart, too!
Ed Wandtke, CPA, CVA, MBA, is principal of Wandtke & Associates and Executive Staffing Solutions, Inc., both are based in Columbus, OH.Â The firm provides valuation services for service companies, intellectual property, and intangible assets, as well as business brokerage services. For further information, visit www.wandtke.com


The book being reviewed is called “Cancer – Step Outside The Box” by Ty Bollinger. Click the title or HERE to read about the author, and more about his book.
This is not my review, it’s a review of someone far more knowledgeable than me, please read it now.
“Ty Bollinger taught me many things about cancer I didn’t know. Coming from most people, this would be a mild compliment. Coming from me, it is somewhat more than that. You see, I have studied natural cancer treatments every day for the last eight years. I’ve written two books and 100 newsletters on the subject. I’ve given 25 workshops around the country on Beating Cancer-Gently. I “coach” about 10-12 people a week on the phone. They are people who have read one of my books. I coach them on the details of “what I would do if I were them.” Ty’s research and writing are superb. He has collected all the data on the history of alternative cancer treatments and prepared this vital information for you in a very readable style. I will read this book a second time shortly to make sure I didn’t miss anything. If you or a loved one have cancer, you MUST read this book. There is no other book which presents this subject in layman’s language with the thoroughness of Ty’s book.”
What makes this book so superbly useful is that Ty gives you the complete explanation of the background of the treatment — who discovered it, exactly how it works, what type of cancer it should be used for — and then tells you how to order the substance or contact the clinic or medical professional who can administer it.
Believe me, you cannot find this information in as complete and current a form anywhere else — not even in my own books. Just buy it. You won’t be sorry.
— Bill Henderson, North Carolina, USA, Author of Cure Your Cancer & Cancer Free,


This is my book review on “Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road” by Neil Peart. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s better known as the drummer for the rock band Rush. I listened to the audio version which was nearly 16 hours of content… nearly twice the length of any audio book that I’ve listened to before. The paperback is over 450 pages long.
Neil just recently retired from Rush. The announcement was made in December 2015 so take it with a grain of salt. Many rockers return to the stage multiple times after they retire, so the jury is still out. Learning that Neil had written a few books wasn’t a real shocker to me because he’s known as the quiet, scholarly member of Rush. He is actually the primary lyricist which is unusual for a drummer and non-vocalist. I saw an interview with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss recently where they talked of the times when they toured with Rush. Most rock bands party like rock stars after a show –imagine that! But according to Kiss, before and after shows, the band members of Rush were in their dressing rooms reading books and other mundane things. I guess it all makes sense that Neil’s love of reading and his talent of writing songs would lead to becoming an author.
Neil tragically lost his daughter to a car crash when she was only 19 years old. Just 10 months later, he lost his common law wife, Jackie, to cancer. Neil remarked in the book that she died from a broken heart, but the doctors called it cancer. It was from these back to back tragedies that he left on his BMW motorcycle for a restorative journey of thousands of miles. This “healing road” as he called it lasted nearly two years and spanned across North and Central America.
The book starts during the time just before his daughter’s car crash. She was leaving their Quebec home on her way back to college when the wreck happened. Neil and his wife were notified when a Canadian Mountie pulled in their driveway with the grim news. Neil and Jackie were devastated and spent the next few months in a deepening spiral. Jackie couldn’t function normally and would never get over her loss. It was during this time that Jackie was diagnosed with cancer and subsequently died. Neil was convinced that she had lost the will to live after the loss of their daughter and this contributed greatly to her rapid decline.
After he lost Jackie, he informed the other members of Rush that he would be taking some time off and didn’t know if he’d even return to the band. He packed his bags and jumped on his motorcycle to begin his journey on the “healing road”. This journey would go firstly across Canada up to Alaska, then down to the western U.S., crisscrossing the deserts of the southwest. He then crossed into Mexico and headed as far south as Belize before he turned around. He returned to Mexico City, left his bike at the BMW dealer for a few months and caught a plane back to Canada. After a few months at home, he flew back to Mexico to start again.
He covered much more ground than that, but that was enough to give you an idea of how long of a ride this was. Interestingly, he was only recognized a few times. I guess all those years hiding behind the drums instead of being the front man prepared him for near anonymity as he traveled.
As a trucker who spends a lot of time traveling alone, I was attracted to this book because it chronicled the journey of a confused loner in search of answers. The first half of the book met my expectations. After a while, it seemed the stories were all the same, just different places. He encountered nice people, not so nice people and the scenery changed. He listed what he had for dinner each night and reprinted many of the letters that he wrote to family and friends while traveling.
After the first year, it seemed he was no closer to getting through the grieving process then when he started. I heard someone say recently that a task will take as much time to complete as is allowed before it’s completed. In other words, if he took a 3 month ride to grieve and heal, the process would’ve taken 3 months. Instead, he took nearly two years. I found my sympathy drying up for Neil after his first year of travel. I’ve seen many people go through a lot worse without having the luxury to take two years off to go “find themselves”.
Neil isn’t a spiritual man so it was sad to see how he struggled alone during his grieving. He was truly in a dark place with little hope as he rode on. Hence the name of the book: “Ghost Rider”. The healing finally arrived at the same time that he met and later married his new love. And that’s how the book ended-with his new beginning and new wife.


Spring Film Series 2013
Special Library of Congress Event
Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall (1924) Directed by Marshall Neilan and Mary Pickford. Mary Pickford, Allan Forrest, Marc McDermott (120 min).
Christel Schmidt, editor of Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies, a lavishly illustrated anthology on the legendary silent film actress, brings a touring film program to the NCMA. Dorothy Vernon showcases Pickford as a plucky Tudor era heiress, navigating love, laughs and thrilling action in a silent era super production. Dorothy evades an arranged marriage, falls in love with a family enemy and mixes it up with both Mary, Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth I. This restored, tinted print is from the Royal Belgian Film Archive, and was reconstructed from two nitrate prints, one Russian and one French. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences provided English intertitles. After playing a select few dates in the US this print will return to Europe. Live music by Ethan Uslan. A book signing will follow. Film Notes for Dorothy Vernon.
Allow the scented breezes of beautiful Italy entice you to book a holiday for which you travel (for now) no farther than the NCMA. We begin with the exquisitely beautiful A Room with a View accompanying an innocent abroad, who is enchanted by the art and landscape of Tuscany. The film has a spiffing supporting cast including Maggie Smith and Judy Dench along with youthful performances by Helena Bonham Carter and Daniel Day Lewis. Marcello Mastrioanni was nominated for a Best Actor Oscar (rare for an actor performing in a non-English role) as he contemplates Divorce, Italian Style. A railway tour of Italy, and its train stations, is an integral part of Von Ryan’s Express, which recapitulates the Allies victory over the Nazis in action movie form. Cinema Paradiso visits a small town, where a passionate projectionist inspires a small boy. Finally, we have a Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, which should be mandatory viewing for those contemplating visiting the Eternal City, which, in many ways, looks as it did half a century ago. Andiamo! Euros (or Lire) not required.
Divorce Italian Style (1961) Directed by Pietro Germi. Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli (104 min). Italian with English subtitles.
During a scorching summer, a dissolute baron, living in a wing of the crumbling family palazzo, disdains the cloying warmth of his wife’s affection and lusts after his dewy cousin. Mastroianni was nominated for an Oscar, the screenplay won. “It remains a terrific entertainment, a European corollary to Preston Sturges” Chicago Reader. Film Notes for Divorce.
Von Ryan’s Express (1965) Directed by Mark Robson. Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard, James Brolin (117 min.)
Cinema Paradiso (1988) Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore. Phillippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Salvatore Cascio. (123 min). Italian with English subtitles.
A film director returns to the village where his childhood was illuminated by the movies and the man who projected them. Winner of the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar. “There are films as lovely, but none lovelier than Cinema Paradiso, a folkloric salute to the medium itself, flickering with yesterday's innocence and lingering on the mind like bubbles in wine” (Washington Post). Film notes for Cinema Paradiso.
Roman Holiday (1953) Directed by William Wyler. Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert (118 min).
Fridays, 8 pm
Tickets $7 ($5 Students, NCMA members)


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Description: Do you want to be confident that you have covered all the grammar you will need for the IELTS test? Would you like to improve your listening skills at the same time? Cambridge Grammar for Ielts provides comprehensive coverage of the grammar needed for the test and gives you the chance to hear grammar being used in different situations, as well as offering plenty of test practice.
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Writer: Bianca Bosker
Publisher: August 2020
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