Introducing The Gabby Series
Gabby is a sweet and energetic girl who wears red high top gym shoes in every books. She cares for those around her. Her stories help us to explore the world through the eyes of a child who experiences contemporary issues, many of struggle. She also models how to problem solve and persevere. The series is told through Gabby's perspective, which provides parents who are reading to their children access to engage their kids in difficult subject matter. The series' use of traditional rhyming meter provides a familiar cadence that comforts young listeners.
Each book provides educators, counselors, and parents a one page study guide for reading aloud and potential next steps.
Gabby's Friend Is Sad, Children dealing with divorce
Chad is Gabby's neighbor and friend. Through this story we discover Chad's parents are going through a difficult divorce. This is Gabby's first time learning about the concept of divorce, and her first instinct is to comfort Chad when he shares his feelings. The book equips young readers with real-world tools to support their family or friends who are experiencing divorce. In her time as an educator, the author identified a need for literature that directly names and addresses potential difficulties that may arise with divorce. When My Friend Chad is Sad was read to students in a first grade classroom, many students felt safe to share their own difficult family stories.
Gabby Gets Teased, Bullying often begins with teasing
Willy is Gabby's schoolmate and friend. In this story, we learn that Gabby is hurt by her friend Willy teasing her red shoes. Gabby confronts Willy and explains how he made her feel. In Gabby Gets Teased young readers can learn you can hurt someone's feelings even if you don't mean to do it. The book also provides a model for restoration through apology, forgiveness, and a change in future behavior.
Gabby's Friends Are Different, A celebration of cultural diversity
Gabby reflects on the unique differences between she and her friends within every stanza. Each difference is celebrated in turn through the use of repeated pattern. The author was inspired to write a book wherein topic matter of race, culture, and heritage is directly addressed and celebrated. The book is fun to read because it offers predictions on every turn of the page.
Gabby Keeps Trying, Pervevere in all that you do
The author witnessed a need in her classroom to demonstrate learning difficult content is often accompanied with feelings of discomfort. In Gabby Keeps Trying, Gabby serves as a role model to young readers in how to face those difficult feelings without giving up.


Thank you to reinreads for tagging me to do The Ultimate Book Tag.
1. Do you get sick while reading in the car?
I do unfortunately. But I can read on buses – strange.
2. Which author’s writing style is completely unique to you, and why?
Tahereh Mafi, she can make practically anything sound poetic and beautiful. Also, Gayle Forman. She has incredible talent of turning a completely soppy plot into something so heart rendering and meaningful without all the cheesiness.
3. Harry Potter series or the Twilight saga? Give three points to defend your answer.
Definitely Harry Potter.
- The characters are so much more interesting
- Magical realism
4. Do you carry a book bag? If so, what is in it (besides books)?
I don’t carry a book bag as such. I am still in school, and I carry a backpack to school every day, I always without fail have the book I am currently reading in there along with my school books, pencil case, water and snacks.
5. Do you smell your books?
6. Books with or without little illustrations.
I don’t read many books with little illustrations, but if I am reading one, I do find them cute and quirky. I’m definitely not against illustrations.
7. What book did you love while reading but discovered later it wasn’t quality writing?
The Twilight saga. I used to be obsessed with the books in my early teens, my copies are all battered and broken from the amount of times I used to read them again and again. But then, I just had this epiphany and realised that it’s honestly not that great.
8. Do you have any funny stories involving books from your childhood? Please share!
This story is not from my childhood, but from when I was around 12/13, and I’m gonna share it anyway! I was in my maths lesson and at the time I was reading Angus Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging by Louise Rennison. Naturally I was a 12-year-old embarrassed at the title because I mean it had the words thongs and snogging in it. I had the book on my desk as I had been reading it outside the class and my teacher was about to pick up the book to see what I was reading. I quickly covered up the title and wouldn’t let him see what I was reading and it turned into this battle of him trying to see what I was reading and me not wanting him to. We were pulling the book back and fourth between us but then I let go and he toppled backwards with the book in his hand, took one look at the title, went bright red and handed the book back to me. Yes, I was quite sassy in those days.
9. What is the tiniest book on your shelf?
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist – David Levithan and Rachel Cohn
10. What is the thickest book on your shelf?
A Game of Thrones – George R.R. Martin
11. Do you write as well as read? Do you see yourself in the future as being an author?
I write in my diary a lot and I have tried to write short stories before, but have never finished any of them. I used to want to be an author when I was little but I think I just changed my mind because I don’t see myself being an author. Having a book published with my name out there would be nice though!
12. When did you get into reading?
Ever since I could really. My dad’s a huge reader, and he was the one that instilled in me that reading is pleasurable.
13. What is your favourite classic book?
Pride and Prejudice or To Kill A Mockingbird
14. In school what was your best subject, Language Arts/English?
15. If you were given a book as a present that you had read before and hated, what would you do?
I used to be given books all the time as presents when I was younger by my aunties and uncles but I’d always read them all. But if I hated it, then I’d graciously accept and remark that I’d read it before and enjoyed it in the hopes that they’d take it back and maybe exchange it haha.
16. What is a bad habit you always do while blogging?
I get distracted so easily by the internet that what should take me a 20 minute post takes me about two hours. Also, I have this awful habit of writing three quarters of the post and then decide it’s boring and delete all of it.
17. What is your favourite word?
It changes all the time, but right now it’s eloquent.
18. Are you a nerd, dork, or dweeb? Or all of the above?
Probably a dork, hm.
19. Vampires or Fairies? Why?
Vampires; I haven’t read many fairy books.
20. Shapeshifters or Angels? Why?
Angels because Akiva.
21. Spirits or Werewolves? Why?
Neither to be honest.
22. Zombies or Vampires? Why?
Vampires; again, I haven’t read many zombie books.
23. Love Triangle or Forbidden Love?
They’re both so overdone. Don’t shoot me but a very well done love triangle has me weak at the knees.
24. And finally: Full on romance books or action-packed with a few love scenes mixed in?
Action-packed with a few love scenes mixed in.


2006년 2월 10일에 회의에 참석한 달라이라마와 까르마파
티베트불교의 네 파의고승들이 모여 아시아 불교의 미래를 전망하는 회의를 가졌다.
까르마파는 본래 참석예정이 없었으나 달라이라마의 요청을 받으시고 참석하셨다고 한다.
The con\ference was held at the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, Varanasi. His Holiness Karmapa had not originally planned to attend the con\ference, but after his stay in Sarnath was extended, he accepted H.H. the Dalai Lama’s request to attend the con\ference.
The con\ference was officiated by HH Dalai Lama and featured two scholars from each of the four main lineages of Tibetan Buddhism: the Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, and Geluk lineages, who were to present the views of their respective lineages. The morning session opened with a speech by HH Dalai Lama, which was followed by presentation\s by Geshe Lobsang Tenzin, a Geluk scholar from Sera mon\astery, Prof. Yeshi Thabkhe, and Khenpo Gyamtso, a Sakya scholar from the Sakya College.
His Holiness attended lunch with HH the Dalai Lama, alon\g with Kyabje Thrangu Rinpoche, and His Holiness’s sister Ngodub Pelzom.
The afternoon session started around 1:30pm. A the request of His Holiness Dalai Lama, His Holiness Karmapa shared his views on the Great Lineages in opening remarks to the gathering. His remarks were followed by presentation\s by Nyingma Khenpo Yeshe Dorje from Namdroling Mon\astery and Khenpo Gawang and Khenpo Tsultrim Norbu, from Rumtek and Sherab Ling, respectively. His Holiness later returned to the Vajra Vidya Institute where he gave a teaching on refuge to Western students.
On 10th February 2006, His Holiness Karmapa attended the opening ceremon\ies of a three-day internation\al con\ference entitled “Buddhism in Asia: Challenges and Prospects,” which con\ference was also held at the Central Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies. The event featured an inaugural address by H.H. Dalai Lama, as well as auspicious prayers, and welcome and keynote addresses. Following H.H. the Dalai Lama’s address, His Holiness enjoyed refreshments with H.H. Dalai Lama and the con\ference participants on the grounds of the Central Institute. Following this, the Karmapa returned to the Vajra Vidya Institute. - Karma Woser Rabten


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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
The Apology of Socrates: Guilty or Innocent? Essay -- Philosophy essay
The Apology of Socrates: Guilty or Innocent? Ã Ã In any case of law, when considering truth and justice, one must first look at the validity of the court and the system itself.Ã In Socrates' case, the situation is no different.Ã One may be said to be guilty or innocent of any crime, but guilt or innocence is only as valid as the court it is subjected to.Ã Therefore, in considering whether Socrates is guilty or not, it must be kept in mind the norms and standards of Athens at that time, and the validity of his accusers and the crimes he allegedly committed.Ã Is Socrates guilty or innocent of his accusations?Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã Ã What exactly is Socrates being accused of?Ã "Socrates is guilty of engaging in inquiries into things beneath the earth and in the heavens, of making the weaker argument appear the stronger, and of teaching others these same things" (29).Ã Socrates is charged with impiety, a person who does not believe in the gods of Athens.Ã Socrates defends this charge, claiming that he was propositioned by the gods through the Oracle of Delphi, to question people's wisdom.Ã He states, "...but when god stationed me, as I supposed and assumed, ordering me to live philosophizing and examining myself and others...that my whole care is to commit no unjust or impious deed."Ã By claiming that defense, Socrates manages to sway Meletus toward his point.Ã This point being that Socrates cannot both be atheistic and to believe in demons, for this would contradict his not believing in gods at all, s... ... a criminal matter nor a strain on the Athenian society, but a challenge to an oppressive and aristocracy ruling class.Ã Socrates became a symbol of true wisdom and knowledge, a symbol that needed to be disposed of for the elites to remain the power holders in society. Works Cited and Consulted: Plato. "The Apology of Socrates." West, Thomas G. and West, Grace Starry, eds. PlatoÃ Ã Ã Ã and Aristophanes: Four Texts on Socrates. Itacha, NY: Cornell University Press,Ã 1997 "Plato." Literature of the Western World, Volume 1. 5th edition by Brian Wilkie and James Hurt. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 2001. 1197-1219. "Plato." The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces, Volume I. 6th ed. NY: W.W. Norton and Co., 1992. 726-746.
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“Shh! It’s a Secret (Locker) Love Affair: Why Libraries Should Swipe Right on Personal Lockers”
Hello, fellow bookworms and knowledge seekers! Today, we’re going to embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanted world of libraries and, believe it or not, personal lockers! Yes, you read that right – lockers in libraries. Now, we know what you’re thinking: “Aren’t lockers just for gym members and secret agents?” Well, prepare to be surprised because, my dear friends, you are about to discover why libraries should absolutely jump on the locker bandwagon.
Secure as Fort Knox
Picture this: you’ve just borrowed the rarest, most precious manuscript from your local library, and you’re sweating bullets worrying about its safety. Well, fret not! Personal lockers in libraries are like Fort Knox for your favorite books. They’re so secure that even Sherlock Holmes himself would struggle to crack the code. With these lockers, your books are safe from prying eyes, sticky-fingered bookworms, and even the notorious Booknappers (yes, those exist in our wildest dreams).
ADA-Compliant: For Everyone!
Now, let’s get serious for a moment. Accessibility is a must, even in the magical world of libraries. These personal lockers are ADA-compliant, which means they’re accessible to everyone. No more bending, stretching, or climbing to get to your beloved books. Libraries have officially declared an end to the era of bookshelf acrobatics!
Locked and Loaded with Style
Who said storage can’t be stylish? These personal lockers are not just practical; they’re also designed to blend seamlessly with the library’s interior. You won’t have to worry about your sleek locker sticking out like a sore thumb. It’ll be so integrated that it might just become the library’s latest fashion statement. Move over, bookshelves; lockers are the new black.
Sturdy & Durable: Headache-Free Maintenance
We all know libraries have their fair share of headaches, and maintaining the collection is often one of them. But fear not, dear librarians, for personal lockers are here to save the day. They’re built to be as sturdy and durable as those famous heroes in literature. Say goodbye to constant maintenance woes, and hello to more time for reading (or sipping tea in the library’s cozy corner).
So, there you have it, my fellow library enthusiasts! Personal lockers are the unsung heroes’ libraries need. They’ll keep your collections safe, ensure everyone can access their beloved books, and do it all while looking darn stylish. Plus, they’re as low-maintenance as a houseplant – just water them with the love of literature.
Personal lockers are more than just storage solutions; they are tools that can enhance the functionality, security, and convenience of libraries. By incorporating these lockers into your library’s design, you can unlock the full potential of your space while ensuring the safety and satisfaction of your patrons. It’s a win-win solution that modern libraries should consider embracing as they continue to evolve in the digital age. Contact us today for your library lockers.


“The Untold History of America's First Tornado Chasers”
From Pantheon Books.
A riveting tale of the weather's most vicious monster — the super cell tornado — that recreates the origins of meteorology, and the quirky, pioneering, weather-obsessed scientists who helped change America.
While tornadoes have occasionally been spotted elsewhere, only the central plains of North America have the perfect conditions for their creation. For the settlers the sight of a funnel cloud was an unearthly event. They called it "the Storm King" and their descriptions bordered on the supernatural: it glowed green or red, it whistled or moaned or sang.
In Storm Kings, Lee Sandlin retraces America's fascination and unique relationship to tornadoes. From Ben Franklin's early experiments, to "the great storm debates" of the nineteenth century, to heartland life in the early twentieth century, Sandlin shows how tornado chasing helped foster the birth of meteorology, recreating with vivid descriptions some of the most devastating storms in America's history, including the "Tri-State tornado" of 1925 and the Peshtigo "fire tornado," whose deadly path of destruction was left encased in glass.
Drawing on memoirs, letters, eyewitness testimonies, and numerous archives, Sandlin brings to life the forgotten characters and scientists — like James Espy, America's first meteorologist and Corporal John Park Finley, who helped place a network of weather "spotters" across the country — that changed a nation, detailing the almost invisible history of The National Weather Service, the settling of the Midwest, and how successive generations came to understand and finally coexist with the spiraling menace that could erase lives and whole towns in an instant.
“May become a bible of sorts to a generation of tornado aficionados, storm chasers and Weather Channel addicts.”
— Chicago Tribune
Purchase: It is alway nice to shop locally, and support your independent bookstore. You can also order online, or get the e-book.


Weekly Newspaper and Travel Guide
for Pecos Country of West Texas
Thursday, July 1, 2004
Summer reading program set during July, August
Reeves County Library, 505 S. Park St., is sponsoring a “Summer Reading Program,” for the months of July and August.
Story Hour will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., each Tuesday. Everyone is asked to come and bring a sack lunch.
Individuals are asked to come and sign up and whatever the person reads should be registered at the library.
At the end of the summer, a Pizza Party will be held and awards handed out.
The library is also observing new hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
For more information, contact the library at 445-5340.
Baca celebrates first birthday
Tyger Evan Baca celebrated his first birthday with a party held in his honor on June 20 at the Pecos Swimming Pool.
His birthday was June 22.
He was joined by many friends and family.
Tyger received many gifts including lots of clothes and toys.
He is the son of Vanessa and Michael Baca.
Watoto Children’s Choir sets second performance
The Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa is returning to Pecos later this month to give a new concert for the local community.
The new Watoto group coming to Pecos on July 16 is composed of children ages six through 12, accompanied by about seven adult sponsors. Watoto will present its “Concert of Hope” at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Third and Elm streets.
The concert is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken.
A Watoto choir performed at First United Methodist Church in 2002, and more than 200 people from the Pecos area attended.
“The community response was fantastic,” said Terri Spence, lay director for the Methodist church in Pecos. “The performance itself is so uplifting and upbeat. To see these children and their energy level makes you feel alive and energetic.”
The concert is a mixture of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm and dance. The young performers are orphans from Kampala in Uganda, Africa.
“Watoto” means “The Children.” Watoto Child Care Ministries, which oversees the children’s choirs, was established to provide spiritual, educational, and emotional care for parentless children.
The performers in Watoto’s children’s choirs are among the 880,000 children in Uganda who have had the tragic and life-altering experience of losing one or both of their parents to the AIDS virus or to war. As members of the choir, the children share their unique experiences and newfound joy and hope.
“It is heart-wrenching to think of where these children have come from,” said Spence. “But when you see what they have accomplished and where they area headed, it is wonderful,” she said.
“I guarantee if you come to this concert, you will leave feeling blessed,” said Spence.
Former students pay tribute to Workman
Students spanning four decades gathered recently, in Denton, to help celebrate the retirement of Jerry Workman Sr.
The party was organized by former Pecos High School students Gary Lewis (PHS Class of 1980 of Dallas), David Whitehurst (PHS class of 1982 of Richardson) and Lindley Workman (PHS class of 1997 of Denton).
Friends and former students traveled from all over Texas and as far as Louisville, Colo., to visit with Mr. Workman, share their favorite stories and wish Workman well in retiring after 39 years of teaching Chemistry and tutoring UIL science teams.
Jerry Workman came to Pecos High School from east Teas in 1965 and taught a variety of science classes including Biology and Chemistry. Workman spent the last four years teaching Chemistry for Andrews High School.
After eating dinner and catching up, students from each decade were invited to speak, and one former student from each decade presented Mr. Workman with a small gift of appreciation for years of teaching, mentoring, and sharing his life with students.
Presented included gift certificates to Barnes & Noble Booksellers and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, as well as a cash gift, and a beautiful crystal statue inscribed, “Jerry S. Workman Sr. Commemorating 39 years of distinguished teaching. 1965-2004. Former Students and Friends. June 2004.”
Former student and member of the PHS UIL science team, John Moore, spoke on behalf of the 1980s. Moore spoke about the contributions Mr. Workman made to his life as a teacher, mentor, coach and second father, saying, “In my mind, you’ve always been a doctor,” before presenting Workman with the doctoral hood earned after completing a Ph.D in Molecular Biology from UT Dallas.
When asked about his motivation for dedicating his life to teaching, Mr. Workman explained that his own father, Luck Workman, died during Jerry’s high school years and that a high school agriculture teacher took him under his wing and enabled him to go to college.
“Everything I’ve ever done, I did in an effort to pay back that man for what he did for me,” said Workman.
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Briefing paper on support provisions for immigration
This briefing paper proposes seven amendments to the Immigration and Asylum Bill 1999. The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission considers that the provisions of the Bill regarding the detention of asylum seekers as well as those regulating the provision of support to asylum seekers are in compliance neither with the Human Rights Act 1998 nor with international human rights standards. The Commission is particularly concerned about the possible impact of the Bill on the growing number of asylum seekers in Northern Ireland. This briefing paper sets out the Commission’s proposed amendments together with a brief explanation of the aim of the amendments.


In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.
And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.
And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes;
Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.
And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.
Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.
Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.
So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.
And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.
Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.
As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.
And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.
And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.
And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.
And in the second year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadnezzar dreamed dreams, wherewith his spirit was troubled, and his sleep brake from him.
Then the king commanded to call the magicians, and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the king his dreams. So they came and stood before the king.
And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream.
Then spake the Chaldeans to the king in Syriack, O king, live for ever: tell thy servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation.
The king answered and said to the Chaldeans, The thing is gone from me: if ye will not make known unto me the dream, with the interpretation thereof, ye shall be cut in pieces, and your houses shall be made a dunghill.
But if ye shew the dream, and the interpretation thereof, ye shall receive of me gifts and rewards and great honour: therefore shew me the dream, and the interpretation thereof.
They answered again and said, Let the king tell his servants the dream, and we will shew the interpretation of it.
The king answered and said, I know of certainty that ye would gain the time, because ye see the thing is gone from me.
But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.
The Chaldeans answered before the king, and said, There is not a man upon the earth that can shew the king’s matter: therefore there is no king, lord, nor ruler, that asked such things at any magician, or astrologer, or Chaldean.
And it is a rare thing that the king requireth, and there is none other that can shew it before the king, except the gods, whose dwelling is not with flesh.
For this cause the king was angry and very furious, and commanded to destroy all the wise men of Babylon.
And the decree went forth that the wise men should be slain; and they sought Daniel and his fellows to be slain.
Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king’s guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon:
He answered and said to Arioch the king’s captain, Why is the decree so hasty from the king? Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
Then Daniel went in, and desired of the king that he would give him time, and that he would shew the king the interpretation.
Then Daniel went to his house, and made the thing known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions:
That they would desire mercies of the God of heaven concerning this secret; that Daniel and his fellows should not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.
Then was the secret revealed unto Daniel in a night vision. Then Daniel blessed the God of heaven.
Daniel answered and said, Blessed be the name of God for ever and ever: for wisdom and might are his:
And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
He revealeth the deep and secret things: he knoweth what is in the darkness, and the light dwelleth with him.
I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou God of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee: for thou hast now made known unto us the king’s matter.
Therefore Daniel went in unto Arioch, whom the king had ordained to destroy the wise men of Babylon: he went and said thus unto him; Destroy not the wise men of Babylon: bring me in before the king, and I will shew unto the king the interpretation.
Then Arioch brought in Daniel before the king in haste, and said thus unto him, I have found a man of the captives of Judah, that will make known unto the king the interpretation.
The king answered and said to Daniel, whose name was Belteshazzar, Art thou able to make known unto me the dream which I have seen, and the interpretation thereof?
Daniel answered in the presence of the king, and said, The secret which the king hath demanded cannot the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, the soothsayers, shew unto the king;
But there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and maketh known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these;
As for thee, O king, thy thoughts came into thy mind upon thy bed, what should come to pass hereafter: and he that revealeth secrets maketh known to thee what shall come to pass.
But as for me, this secret is not revealed to me for any wisdom that I have more than any living, but for their sakes that shall make known the interpretation to the king, and that thou mightest know the thoughts of thy heart.
Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness was excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof was terrible.
This image’s head was of fine gold, his breast and his arms of silver, his belly and his thighs of brass,
His legs of iron, his feet part of iron and part of clay.
Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces.
Then was the iron, the clay, the brass, the silver, and the gold, broken to pieces together, and became like the chaff of the summer threshingfloors; and the wind carried them away, that no place was found for them: and the stone that smote the image became a great mountain, and filled the whole earth.
This is the dream; and we will tell the interpretation thereof before the king.
Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.
And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold.
And after thee shall arise another kingdom inferior to thee, and another third kingdom of brass, which shall bear rule over all the earth.
And the fourth kingdom shall be strong as iron: forasmuch as iron breaketh in pieces and subdueth all things: and as iron that breaketh all these, shall it break in pieces and bruise.
And whereas thou sawest the feet and toes, part of potters’ clay, and part of iron, the kingdom shall be divided; but there shall be in it of the strength of the iron, forasmuch as thou sawest the iron mixed with miry clay.
And as the toes of the feet were part of iron, and part of clay, so the kingdom shall be partly strong, and partly broken.
And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.
And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.
Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.
Then the king Nebuchadnezzar fell upon his face, and worshipped Daniel, and commanded that they should offer an oblation and sweet odours unto him.
The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
Then the king made Daniel a great man, and gave him many great gifts, and made him ruler over the whole province of Babylon, and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon.
Then Daniel requested of the king, and he set Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, over the affairs of the province of Babylon: but Daniel sat in the gate of the king.
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.
They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.
We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error.
Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
We love him, because he first loved us.
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.


Regular readers of Quintessence can imagine how thrilled I was to discover Hayden & Fandetta. International private dealers who specialize in “new, out-of-print and rare 18th to 20th century books about art, antiques and interior design,” they will be making an appearance at von Hemert Interiors‘ Royal Wedding event on Thursday evening. Yet another reason I wish I were attending the soirée is to glimpse in person all the wonderful finds that this fabulous firm will have on hand.
These antiquarian booksellers carry every sort of unique, charming and compelling title that might interest their discriminating clientele. Aren’t these 1920s restaurant guides charming?
From gardening and flower books to beautifully illustrated children’s books, to books about wine and cookery, etiquette, and nightclubs and society, no interesting or esoteric tome is beyond their reach.
John-Peter Hayden Jr. and David J. Fandetta met when Hayden was overseeing the historic restoration of the Wayside Inn in Middletown, Virginia. At the time, Fandetta worked at Schumacher and the two connected while Hayden was researching historic fabrics for the project. Previously at Ancram Preservation, Hayden had been hired to ensure that every aspect of the job was historically accurate. In his next position as head of marketing and development (and later as Deputy Director) of the Museum of the City of New York, Hayden continued to work with Schumacher creating a series of historic vignettes in their showroom featuring their fabrics.
a 1926 German volume on interiors and decoration
The two continued to work together at Horizon magazine where Hayden was hired as Associate Publisher and Fandetta came on as advertising director. After 3-4 years there, they started to consider a business together. They had both long been interested in books and began to collect an inventory as potential offerings, officially starting the company in 1988.
Originally their specialty was books on pottery and porcelain as well as those on the decorative arts in general, especially rare volumes on interior design and furniture. But over the years, the business has evolved to include many other categories of general decorative and lifestyle books, including gardening, drinks and cookery, and illustrative children’s volumes. They have also become known for their collection of books on Asian arts.
While Hayden & Fandetta shows all over the US, keeping stock in both their New York and Marina del Ray locations, their speciality is working one on one with private customers to either find particular books or to help build entire libraries. Currently they are outfitting 71 libraries all over the country with totally unique selections. One library on the east coast contains books all about architecture while another in North Carolina deals exclusively with interior design and they have completed many garden libraries on both coasts. Some clients collect by subject matter, others by certain authors.
Some of the more intriguing projects have been to build a library in a mid century modern pullman car (on a private train) with all books relating to railroads. Some of the books were bound in leather and some still retained their original book jackets. Hayden & Fandetta have created libraries on nine yachts, three for the same person whose request was for the books to relate to either yachting or destinations they had visited or intended to visit in the future. One library they outfitted eight years ago contained only white books and the customer wanted it completed as quickly as possible. No request is out of their range. For rare titles, Hayden & Fandetta will even include a card describing the particulars of the book and its condition for the owner.
In addition, the firmq helps to organize fundraising luncheons with speakers which is how they connected with von Hemert Interiors, as they assisted in connecting with Emily Evans Eerdmans, who will be lecturing at the Royal Wedding Event. Hayden & Fandetta will be on hand to sell Evans’ books, which she will be inscribing for lucky purchasers as well as having a collection of other titles of interest to those attending.
Whether you are looking for a single special selection or ready to build an entire library, Hayden & Fandetta is a new recommended source for vintage and rare titles.
25 thoughts on “By the Book”
Oh, I could just live with the covers of these books. Really wonderful! Even tho I try to keep my library to a minimum these days, it is hard to resist these beauties! Love this post!
What a great find, Q, and knowing you, I could imagine how excited you were to learn more about this amazing company. I can’t imagine a library filled only with white books since I’m drawn by all the variety these two seem to have. Certainly a place to check out for all books lovers!
Nothing smells better, looks better or has so many imaginative possibilities for a rainy afternoon than a library! The older the book the better I say. . .thank you for the lovely post!
Can you imagine being in the position to build a private library of rare and vintage books…wow!
OMG, such loveliness…books are my weakness…
I almost got an old old collection of religious historical books that had been collected for years and some were very very old…and while I’m not religious I do love studying various histories of western religions…
fabulous bookstore find…
I love your memory of your father’s cinnamon rolls! Its always the “mother” who creates these food connections so when a father has his specialty in the kitchen, it is so touching.
Well, again I am introduced to an occupation I have never given thought. Antique book collectors. There is something so romantic about this. All of your photos are eye-candy. My favorite childhood books are the “Trixie Belden Mystery Series”. I found 4 original copies of them years ago at a garage sale. They are in my little cabinet of collectibles and I adore them.
So many wonderful books…what a great find!!
Oh my goodness ! I would break our bank with a stop in there!!
But Of course I must visit as soon as possible!!
What a fabulous find! I loved going into Charlotte Moss’ Townhouse and seeing all of the rare and out of print books! What a perfect gift to give someone if you can find their favorite topic of interest!
The New Story of the Three Bears was one of my favorites–But the most charming were the Swedish Stories Flicka Ricka and Dicka and their boy conterparts Snip, Snap and Snur!! Their totally captured my imagination. Thank you for a lovely morning blog!!
I could spend days getting lost in those stacks…..I am remembering some special childhood books that I would love to own and, as an historian, this is an invaluable resource. I’m also thinking I can turn my mini-2nd bedroom into a fabulous library….I’m waiting until you announce your interior design services…….
meet you there!
I still like the feel and look of a good old book over a Kindle!
What a wonderful resource! I just love old books. I would love to have them find a treasure or two for me or something perfectly fitting for a dear friend, but how amazing to have an entire library built by them. That would be just heaven!
Oh how I wish I could thumb through some of these!
Looking at these photos is like being a little kid in a candy store!! I would be such a happy girl if I could get my hands on those cookbooks. Not just for my library but also for the sheer joy it would bring me to throw a little old-fashioned theme party with authentic recipes. And if they could throw in a vintage cocktails book I would just be in heaven!
There is nothing I love more then a book but an old one….love them! All my research books are old and the cover/bindings are amazing.
Wouldn’t it be neat if books could tell a story? Imagine the tales they could tell…..love the smell, and the feel of the crisp pages, no kindle or nook in the world will ever be able to replicate that. My dad had a great friend from South Africa who was an antiquarian bookseller/dealer who was the most fascinating man, will never forget him….and he gave my dad a small collection of rare books (which he still owns and covets) when I was born…..it is a fascinating hobby/career or to just be an avid collector as he became in his later years…..fascinating post.
There is a security in being around books, they speak to one’s background and future at the same time IMHO. We have a small collection and always look for more any place we can find them. I am enchanted by the selections you have shared, and the idea of gathering them for specific themes and topics, it is fascinating.
This post is special, thank you.
Those look like FABuLOUS books!!!
What a wonderul find! Would be nice to sneak away to a quite restful spot and read.
Hayden & Fandetta sounds like the perfect find for the book collector or for someone who just wants to add a rare gem to their library/repertoire. Wonderful find! XX
books, particularly of the vintage variety are my weakness. i could be lost for weeks among their collections.
Love hearing about this as I have been collecting first and rare editions for thirty years. I will go onto their website. Thanks for letting us know about this rare book dealer.


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DOUBLE TAP TO ZOOM WITH PHONE OR TABLET Praise for Teaching Twos and Threes “Although this book is full of wonderful activities for twos and threes, it goes far beyond a typical activity book by allowing teachers to follow the child’s lead and design a curriculum based on the natural behaviors and curiosities of this unique age group. This is the type of book that will support teachers who want to grow along with twos and threes. It’s a fresh resource that encourages a reflective creative practice.” Carol Garboden Murray, director of the Bard College Nursery School, NYSAEYC-credentialed early learning trainer, and author of Simple Signing with Young Children “Teaching Twos and Threes goes above and beyond providing a curriculum. Deborah offers specific and authentic—and, most of all, respectful—advice that fully captures the delight in experiencing this extraordinary age group. Her cre- ative strategies present inspired, individualized ideas for helping nurture chil- dren as they grow into confident problem solvers. As a caregiver of two-year-olds, I immediately began applying the ideas found in this book to my own classroom on the very same day that I read it! Deborah is truly an expert in her field, and Teaching Twos and Threes would make a perfect textbook or refresher course for new and veteran educators alike.” Kelly Zechmeister-Smith, MEd, North Campus Children’s Center, University of Michigan “Deborah Falasco’s to-the-point, easy-reading curriculum planning book for twos and threes will be very helpful to educators and child care providers who may wonder or have been struggling with how to create a comprehensive curriculum for young children. It promotes a variety of ways to support children’s learning while they are playing. Unlike other curriculum books, Falasco supports her curriculum ideas with information on child development as well as the benefits of the curriculum and learning areas. It is a must-have book for educators and child care providers of young children.” Ayuko Uezu Boomer, MSEd, early childhood specialist, Shirley G. Moore Laboratory School, University of Minnesota COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL


Reading by candlelight on an autumn night
Liu Yuxi (劉禹錫, 772-842) was a famous poet and one of the representative literary figures of the mid-Tang Dynasty. He was good at using metaphors and the rich overtone of his poems often leaves people much room to contemplate. One of his poems was about meeting an old friend when he was demoted to Xiaoxiang, the ancient name of the now Hunan province. When he was relegated to an unimportant post in the remote areas of Xiaoxiang, he lived a very simple life. One of the two phrases of the poem says*:
There are several shacks laid quietly along the river.
In one of them, I read with a flickering candle lamp on an autumn night.
The poem paints a very beautiful picture of reading alone and taking in the tranquillity of the night. It reminds me of my time spent in Western Ontario of Canada during my doctoral studies in the late 1970s. During which, I read not only books and academic papers about statistics, but books in a wide range of disciplines including science, war history, philosophy, Christian spirituality, and religious studies. Studying abroad alone could sometimes means loneliness. Books have become my best companion since then. The feeling of connecting with great minds in human history encourages me to endure the hardship and motivates me to continue to move forward.
Since I took up a departmental management role more than twenty years ago, I have been engaged in various academic administrative positions with the latest being the Dean of FLASS at this University. Because of the management work, it has become increasingly difficult for me to spare long hours to read. However, the occasional read of a good book still thrills me. In today’s world where knowledge is expanding exponentially, there is a growing urgency for we, as an academic, to take some time out of our busy schedule to read books that could broaden our horizons, elevate us to a higher level, and gives us a peaceful moment away from the hustle and bustle of the mundane world.
Oftentimes, the busyness of our modern lives drags us into a whirlpool of emotion, disconnecting us with our inner voices. Besides books, many people nowadays like to reclaim a sense of peacefulness through different sorts of mindfulness exercises. Dr Claudia Wong Ming-yu from the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE), an elite swimmer turned mindfulness coach, has been practicing mindful self-compassion for some years. In this issue of FLASS FORWARD, she shares with us how she gains a deeper understanding of her inner self through the practice of self-compassion, and how such practice stills her mind.
A strong body is as important as a calm mind. Through regular physical exercises, we can keep ourselves physically and mentally fit. In recent years, the outstanding performances of Hong Kong athletes have aroused interest among the general public in sports. This issue includes an interview with Dr Lawrence Ho Ka-ki from the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS)** and Dr Gary Chow Chi-ching from HPE. They share with us their views on sports development in Hong Kong, including what factors contributed to the successes of our athletes and what should we do if the city wants to attain an even higher level of achievements in sports.
Among the athletes who achieved good results in recent international tournaments, there was no lack of students from this University. These EdUHK elite athletes, all of them studying at HPE, have undergone tough training for the glory at the games. In this issue, several elite athletes share with us their moments of triumph at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. Four FLASS students who have received the President Honour accolades and two students winning the AIA Scholarships also tell us their accounts on how to live a balanced university life between academic pursuit, character building, and community service.
Dr Isabella Ng Fung-sheung from SSPS is an esteemed scholar on cross-boundary migration studies. She is currently working on a large-scale EU-funded transnational research project on migration led by the Université libre de Bruxelles of Belgium. Hailing from a journalism background, she talks about her current research work and the three elements necessary for a successful research work: a sensitivity in your observations, a passion for your research, and the commitment to seek truth.
Winter is the time where graduates come back to the campus to celebrate their accomplishments after years of devoted studies. I congratulate all new graduates of FLASS and wish them every success in their future endeavours. In September 2023, a group of alumni from the former Department of Social Sciences** who have worked in society for several years also came back to campus to teach their fellow juniors how to find a job that they can unleash their potentials, and give them tips about how to perform in the workplace. Go to the Community Voices section of this newsletter to read more about their sharing.
We acquire knowledge through books. We can also learn from real-life experience, visits, and exchange of ideas with different people. In October 2023, about 30 students from the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts, together with their teacher Dr Matthew D. Thibeault, played improvised music at The Wanch, one of the oldest live music venues in the city, and experienced the power of improvisation and participatory music. In December 2023, students from SSPS took part in an Overseas Field-based Learning trip in Tokyo, Japan. Through museum visits, seminars and on-site observations, these students gained a deeper understanding about the urban development, technological advancements, and culture of Japan.
The faculty will face a few challenges in the years to come. These include the third audit cycle to be conducted by the Quality Assurance Council, the Planning Exercise Proposal for the triennial period of 2025-28, and the expansion of non-local student intake quota for undergraduate programmes to 40%. Handling these challenges demands our determination and hard work. It also requires us to have a clear and focused mind. Reading with a flickering candle on an autumn night in a shack next to the river evokes the feeling of serenity. It inspires us with wisdom of the past and stimulates us to think of new ways to overcome challenges.
The Year of the Dragon is right around the corner. I want to thank all of you for the contributions you have made to the faculty. I wish everyone a wonderful reunion with your family this season. May you find happiness and success at work and at home in the new year.
Wish you prosperity in the Year of the Dragon!
Professor Li Wai-keung
Dean of FLASS
* The two phrases are translation of 「數間茅屋閒臨水，一盞秋燈夜讀書。」
The name of the poem is 《送曹璩歸越中舊隱詩》.
The full poem is as follows:
** On 1 July 2023, the former Department of Social Sciences (SSC) and Department of Asian and Policy Studies (APS) were merged to form the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS).


Gwendolyn took to the stage at a very young age and is a kindred spirit to the enthusiasm, excitement and joy that beginners experience as they learn an instrument. As an educator, she harnesses a student's imagination in exploring the capacity of limitless expression which music has to offer.
Gwendolyn believes that, “learning is not a duty, but an act of exploration. If students carry home with them a sense that music is a valuable gift, it leads to the sculpting of their identity. Their efforts are then at the source of their creative spirit, and I too come closer to that which I set out to do."
Michaela's Music House, The Magic of the Violin was written by Gwendolyn when she was 21. After countless requests from students and parents for a collection of her method and techniques, Gwendolyn wrote the manuscript that would become the book. The work was published in 2009 by Müller & Schade. The German translation was released in 2018. At the time of its publication, Gwendolyn was the youngest female accredited with her own violin method.
The book chronicles four-year-old Michaela who, after receiving a violin, dives into the magical and thrilling adventure of learning to play. Using exercises and games and drawing upon stories and fictitious characters of Michaela's world, students can learn Gwendolyn's methodology quickly, playfully, and individually. Michaela's Music House taps into the current of curiosity which prods children to grow and explore, and as a result, students achieve meaningful results in all fields of learning, not just instrumentation.
Gwendolyn's methodology focuses the notion and belief that a child's inherent inquisitiveness can be the most powerful tool. It also enables teachers to impart, explain, demonstrate and inspire in such a way that students do not merely repeat what they have learned, but take ownership of new knowledge. Gwendolyn believes that, “imagination is an uncharted territory offering boundless points of departure and discovery. It allows both student and teacher to share a journey through music based on genuine motivation. My main objective when I teach is for students to gain independence. Students should be taught the necessary skills to make informed decisions on their own, regardless of age.”


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We are super excited about unveiling the Juggernaut children’s books catalogue on our website! As the temperature dips and the days get cooler it’s time to curl up with your kids, under a warm blanket with some fantastic books!
So what are you waiting for?! Get your hands on the best children’s books available – read aloud to your little ones or encourage them to read on their own.
There’s so much to choose from – the best-selling adventure story that reimagines the life of young Abdul Kalam to setting up a play date with the naughtiest little girl in the world. Beat lockdown blues and welcome the winters with this treasure trove of fun books.
10 Best children’s books – there’s so much to choose from :
1. The Adventures of Young Kalam by Stuti Agarwal
Kalam is the cleverest little boy in his school. He is annoyingly curious, full of crazy ideas and up to mad inventions. Everyone around him and all his classmates think he is bonkers, weird and best avoided – all except for his dad, two best friends and Professor Ramachandran, the science teacher in whose little laboratory he tests out all his inventions.
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2. The Adventures of Young Ambedkar by Devyani Khobragade
What was Bhim Ambedkar like as a young boy? It is a wonderful book that reimagines his childhood. Introduce your kids to the father of the constitution of India by reading to them this book about his childhood.This children’s book is an action-packed story that will make him come alive for your child and you.
3. The Adventures of Tootsie Lama by Stuti Agarwal
In many ways, Tootsie is like any eight-year-old in the hilly town of Darjeeling. But in many ways she is completely different – she lives on her own and cooks her meals. One day Tootsie decides she would like a delicious bowl of thukpa, just like her aama used to make it. Now all she needs is a plan. This adventurous story is sure to keep kids entertained.
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4. Ramayan for Children by Arshia Sattar
Ramayana in English for Children is one of the finest translations by Arshai Sattar who is the world’s most respected Sanskrit translator. The book is a bestselling retelling of Ramayana story for kids. This children’s book is bound to take your child as close to the original Sanskrit text as it is possible to get.
5. The Big Thoughts of Little Luv by Karan Johar
You might have seen pictures of Karan Johar twins enjoying a book with their dad? A wonderful story that will entertain your child and might get you thinking too! Luv is exactly like his twin sister, Kusha. They have the same colored hair and eyes. They are as tall as each other. Even their poo-poo looks the same. But they are also different because Luv is a boy and Kusha is a girl. This is a beautiful and funny story that explores gender differences.
6. Garuda and the Serpents by Arshia Sattar
Read the marvelous adventures of gods and humans and asuras and other splendid creatures, vividly retold by Arshia Sattar. This treasure is one of the finest Hindu mythology for children. Drawn from the Puranas, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, Garuda and the Serpents deliver stories from Hindu mythology that will evoke wonder and delight.
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7. Mahabharata for Children by Arshia Sattar
Sattar’s Mahabharata in English is one of the most outstanding retellings of this epic ever written. Sattar has gone deep into the original and written an account that is so rich, so observant and so moving that it will enthrall both you and your child.
HARDBACK FOR 10+ YEARS
8. Kohinoor for Kids by William Dalrymple and Anita Anand
The amazing story of the Kohinoor, the world’s most famous diamond is written by none other than bestselling and award-winning author- William Dalrymple and acclaimed author Anita Anand. The Kohinoor is the world’s most notorious diamond. Legend says it brought bad luck to all its owners. Follow its adventures as it changes hands from the Mughals to the Persian invader Nadir Shah, from Punjab’s boy-king Dilip Singh to the British who grabbed it from the young boy and sent it to Queen Victoria. A brilliant story full of battles and action, Kohinoor will cast its magic on you.
PAPERBACK FOR 10+ YEARS
9. When I Grow Up I Want to Be by Teak Books
This is an inspiring collection of stories about India’s real-life heroes presented by celebrity mom, Twinkle Khanna. Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Like Shafali Varma, the girl wonder cricketer who broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record, and Afroz Shah, who led the world’s largest beach clean-up in Mumbai. And even young Harshwardhan Zala, a teenager who invented a drone that could save the lives of thousands of soldiers.
PAPERBACK FOR 10+ YEARS
10. Hungry Little Sky Monster by Rohini Nilekani
A wonderful poem to read to your little one, and send them to sleep with sweet dreams from acclaimed children’s writer Rohini Nilekani.
PAPERBACK FOR 2-5 YEARS


YouTube TV is a popular streaming service that offers a vast library of shows and movies. However, over time, your library can become cluttered with unwanted content. If you want to clean up and remove shows from your YouTube TV Library, you’ve come to the right place. In this section, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of deleting shows from your library.
Deleting shows from your YouTube TV Library is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By following the instructions outlined below, you can free up some space and create a more organized library of shows and movies.
So, let’s get started with this guide on how to delete shows from YouTube TV Library. But, before we proceed with the deletion process, let’s learn how to access your library in the first place.
Accessing Your YouTube TV Library
Before you can delete shows from your YouTube TV Library, you need to access it. Here’s how:
- Open the YouTube TV app on your device.
- Click on the Library icon located at the bottom of the screen.
- Your Library will now open, displaying all the shows you have saved.
You can also access your YouTube TV Library from the YouTube TV website on your computer:
- Open your web browser and go to the YouTube TV website.
- Log in to your account if you haven’t already.
- Click on your Profile picture, located in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select Library from the drop-down menu.
Once you have successfully accessed your YouTube TV Library, you can proceed with deleting unwanted shows.
Locating the Show You Want to Delete
Once you have accessed your YouTube TV Library, you can start locating the show that you want to delete. Follow these simple steps:
- Scroll through your library until you find the show you want to delete.
- If you have a lot of shows in your library, you can use the search function to find the show quickly. Click on the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen and type in the name of the show you want to delete.
- When you find the show you want to delete, click on it to open the show’s details page.
On the show’s details page, you will see various options and information about the show, including the option to delete it from your library.
It’s important to note that once you delete a show from your library, it will no longer be available to watch, and you will have to search for and add it to your library again if you change your mind. Therefore, be sure that you want to delete a show before proceeding with the removal process.
Now that you have located the show you want to delete, it’s time to proceed with the removal process. Follow the steps in the next section to remove the show from your YouTube TV Library.
Removing the Show from Your Library
Now that you’ve located the unwanted show in your YouTube TV Library, it’s time to delete it. Here’s how:
- On the show’s thumbnail, click the three-dotted menu icon that appears in the bottom right corner.
- Select “Remove from library” from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm that you want to remove the show by selecting “Remove” on the pop-up window that appears.
Congratulations, you’ve successfully removed the show from your YouTube TV Library!
If you made a mistake and want to undo the deletion, you have a few seconds to do so. Just click “undo” on the yellow notification that appears at the bottom of your screen. After the time has passed, you won’t be able to retrieve the show unless you add it back to your library.
Keep in mind that deleting a show from your YouTube TV Library removes all of its recordings, including any saved episodes or future scheduled recordings.
Next up, we’ll show you how to verify the removal of a show to ensure it has been correctly deleted from your library.
Verifying the Removal
After deleting a show from your YouTube TV Library, it’s essential to ensure that it has been completely removed. Here’s how you can verify the removal:
|1||Go back to your YouTube TV Library.|
|2||Search for the deleted show by typing its name in the search bar or going through the relevant category.|
|3||If the show does not appear in your library, it has been successfully removed.|
It’s important to verify the removal of the show to make sure that it doesn’t show up in your recommendations or continue to be saved in your library. By following these simple steps, you can ensure that all unwanted shows have been successfully deleted from your YouTube TV Library.
Deleting shows from your YouTube TV Library is a simple process that can help you keep your library organized and clutter-free. By accessing your library, locating the show you want to delete, removing it, and verifying its removal, you can easily delete unwanted shows.
Remember to always check that the show has been successfully removed from your library to ensure it doesn’t continue to take up space in your library. By following the step-by-step process outlined in this guide, you can easily manage your YouTube TV Library and enjoy a personalized viewing experience.
How do I delete shows from my YouTube TV Library?
To delete shows from your YouTube TV Library, follow the step-by-step process outlined below.
How do I access my YouTube TV Library?
Before deleting shows, you need to access your YouTube TV Library. Here’s how:
How do I locate the show I want to delete in my YouTube TV Library?
Once you are in your YouTube TV Library, follow these steps to locate the show you want to delete:
How do I remove a show from my YouTube TV Library?
After locating the show, you can proceed with deleting it from your YouTube TV Library:
How do I verify that a show has been successfully removed from my YouTube TV Library?
After deleting a show, it’s essential to verify that it has been successfully removed from your YouTube TV Library. Here’s how you can do it:


Stop Working: Here’s How You Can.
Derek Foster’s series of books is one of the first investing books I read. I was index investing with TD e-series funds at the time I read this book, so it made a significant impact on me. It’s safe to say that it was the driving force behind my obsession with dividend paying stocks. I wrote a book review for Stop Working, check it out!
The Lazy Investor
Money for Nothing: And Your Stocks for Free
Stop Working Too: You Still Can!
In this follow up book to Stop Working, Derek Foster focuses on ideas to enable you to stop working. This is his “how you can” vs his previous book, which was more “here’s what I did”. Read about my thoughts on this book in by Stop Working Too book review.
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing: The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns.
The Warren Buffet Way
Beating the Street
All About Dividend Investing
The Ultimate Dividend Playbook
Get Rich Carefully
I Will Teach You To Be Rich.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money – That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
The Wealthy Barber: The Common Sense Guide to Successful Financial Planning
Essential Tax Facts: How to Make and Save More Money
The Real Estate Retirement Plan: An Investment and Lifestyle Solution for Canadians.
Real estate investing is something that has been on my mind for some time. Owning income property as a form of passive income really appeals to me. This book on real estate investing for Canadians primarily focuses on using leverage through built up equity in your primary residence and using it to purchase a rental property.
97 Tips For Canadian Real Estate Investors.
Building Wealth One House at a Time second edition by Hohn W. Schaub
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable.
Make Sure It’s Deductible: Little-known Tax Tips for Your Canadian Small Business
The 4 Hour Work Week
80 / 20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall


Kara Thompson is well-known and respected in Snowden Heights. She is a budding track star, has a bright future, and is adored by everyone … except one person who is jealous of her abilities. Her father is excited about her future; however, her mother wants to revel in Kara’s success and fame and is living vicariously through her daughter. Things change for Kara and her family when a new family moves next door and she meets a girl named Miracle. Who would have thought that this chance meeting that God orchestrated, could completely turn their lives upside down? My Little Miracle is a story of friendship between two girls. One is a track phenom and one is handicapped and in a wheelchair. This story is truly about faith, love, hope, perseverance and unconditional friendship.
Joseph McGill was born in Washington DC and raised in Glenarden MD. He is a TRUE Washingtonian! His love for literature began as soon as he could read, and he admired the writing of his all time favorite writers, John Grisham (A Time To Kill) and Terry McMillan (Mama and Disappearing Acts). He also read the entire (Left Behind Series) from Tim Lahaye and Jerry B Jenkins. Joseph has also been in the Transportation field for over twenty years but his love for reading and desire to write a book of his own was always near and dear to his heart. As a child, he was imaginative and dreamed of writing screenplays and novels that would change the lives of others. He has always had a gift to create, cultivate and share life-altering stories. My Little Miracle is the first of many novels that Joseph is releasing to the world.


This application makes it possible to interact with books in the utmost convenience. This program allows you to download interesting books, conveniently store them, read them, and, if you wish, make notes and edit them later. A nice addition is the ability to convert files to the optimal format.
This mobile reading application is very interesting. Its list of features includes many useful things. For example, users can successfully synchronize the library between computers, as well as rent books from online libraries.
It is very easy to download the program. You can install it on the computer, as well as on mobile devices. The interface of the application is user friendly and simple. On the left there are all user libraries, and on the right there is the library with the books that are represented in it. In the left corner there is a block with the file you have already read.
On the right you can switch between viewing books in a table or thumbnail view. A little to the left there is a special list for sorting books. All documents can be sorted by date added, title, publisher, author, number of pages in the book, read. It is easy to add new books to this reader. It is possible to buy them in stores. When you run this program for the first time, be sure to read the license agreement. Then you need to log in and activate your account. After that, you can use the installed program.
Navigation in the library is very convenient. Users can sort files by a library. These are the bookshelves. By default, there are six shelves in the app: all books not yet read by the user, borrowed, purchased, recently read, recently added to the library. You can add your own library if you wish. To do this, you just need to click the plus sign on the screen to the left. Then you will need to come up with a name for the new shelf. Created shelves can be renamed or deleted.
Now anyone can read electronic books completely free of charge. With the help of this app all common document formats can be opened. Books can be sorted by library, and a feature to create bookmarks is available. You can search for phrases and words, as well as highlight your favorite text and comment it. The interface of this application is in English. And it is not possible to choose another. But it is easy to perform all actions. To do this, there are simple keyboard shortcuts. That’s why this reading app can be used by all lovers of reading.
The program is easy to use. You need to add books to it. At the top left you can view the latest books you have opened. Just below there are your libraries. In order to add new books to them, you just need to right-click on the desired library, and choose to copy the title you want.
The program menu has items that allow you to start reading a book, view certain information, return books, remove books from the shelf, and remove them from the library altogether. There is a button at the top right that allows you to sort your library according to certain parameters. You can choose how the books are displayed.
When the user opens a book, the corresponding tab appears. You can view the navigation bar, read full screen, add bookmarks, highlight text, play multimedia files, go to the next and previous pages, search in the text. This reading application allows you to read books in a very convenient format. It is not a coincidence that this program is successfully used by many reading enthusiasts.


When we lose our humanity, sometimes it's not the humans who help us find it again
Etaine Beauce is about to learn some things about her past - and her future!
Angel’s First Day
When our last dog left us, we intentionally waited to get another one. Knowing that we would be taking a trip out of the country, we decided to wait til we returned. Finally, our little Angel comes home to us!
The Legend of the Beauceron
The original French text of "The Beauce and the Devil," as presented on the Club des Amis du Beauceron web site
The Beauce and the Devil
My translation of the French legend that explains how the beauceron got his markings.


This week marks the beginning of the Book Fair festivities at RCMS! We are kicking off the fun with student previews during language arts classes and with our All for Books coin drive. All the money raised during our coin drive will help Mrs. Adams purchase books from the Book Fair to be added to the school library and to teacher's classrooms! Students received a flyer with more information as well as a bag for coin collection today in homeroom. Please try and have your donations turned in by Friday, May 7th! And remember, every little bit helps! No donation is too small to make a difference.
All for Books Fundraiser
MAY 03, 2021


On March 24 and March 30, 2004 "American Corners" were opened in Narva Central Library and Viljandi Town Library. On April 13, 2005, an additional American Corner was opened at the Saare County Central Library in Kuressaare. This project represents an investment of over 300,000 EEK in each library, and months of close cooperation between the library staff and the U.S. Embassy's Information Resource Center.
Each American Corner has acquired a collection of approximately 500 new reference, fiction, and non-fiction books that span the broad range of U.S. culture and history. Furthermore, each Corner is gaining new subscriptions to U.S. periodicals, as well as a collection of videotapes and CD-ROM's. The Embassy holds occasional speaking events at these Corners as well.
On January 25, 2011 the fourth American Corner in Estonia was launched. This American Corner in shares space with the 20+ year old EducationUSA Advising Center at the Tartu University Library. The American Corner in Tartu was fully funded by a PA grant, including materials for educators and academia, as well as high school and university students, hence expanding the target audience of the American Corner and EducationUSA center.
American Space at Tallinn Tech is the newest American cultural and information center located at the Mektory building of the Tallinn University of Technology since 2013. The American Space at Tallinn University of Technology is a place for the public, students, and university staff members interested in American studies and issues related to the United States. It is the place to be during the daytime if you want to read, quietly study, or use extensive databases. In the evening it is the perfect spot to enjoy diverse programming, including lectures, seminars and film screenings.
Viljandi City Library
Tallinna mnt. 11/1
AC Coordinator: Elle Sihver
Phone: 43 38682
Web site: http://viljandirk.kovtp.ee/et/ameerika-teabepunkt
Saare County Central Library
AC Coordinator: Katrin Sepp
Phone: 45 20 727
Web site: http://www.kuressaare.ee/skr/Am2/index.html
Educational Advising Center/American Corner in Tartu
Tartu University Library
AC Coordinator: Katre Kõiv


- Wiki created February 22, 2012
Welcome to the Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father! Wiki
Listen to me, girls. I am your father! (パパのいうことを聞きなさい! Papa no Iu Koto o Kikinasai!?), also known as PapaKiki! (パパ聞き!?) for short, is a Japanese light novel series written by Tomohiro Matsu and illustrated by Yuka Nakajima. The first volume was published by Shueisha under their Super Dash Bunko imprint December 2009; as of September 2011, nine volumes have been released. A manga adaptation drawn by Yōhei Takemura started serialization in the September 2011 issue of Jump Square. An anime television adaptation started airing in January 2012.
Yuuta Segawa, a college student, suddenly becomes the guardian of his three nieces in place of his sister and her husband. The eldest niece, Sora, is a 14 year old middle school student with semi-long brownish hair decorated with a ribbon. The middle niece, Miu, is an elementary schoolgirl with blond pigtails. The youngest niece, Hina, is an angelic 3 year old attending daycare. This at-home romantic comedy illustrates the chaotic but heartwarming lives of these four characters in their tiny one-room apartment. SORA LIKES HER UNCLE HOWEVER THEY AINT BLOOD RELATED SOOOO...