My virtual library contains books with lasting value. This usually means books dealing with subjects that require some advanced reading and thinking. So, no category romances.
My interest in reading goes as far back as my memory goes. It started already in early childhood, although in the beginning mostly comics. Tintin, Nero, Red Knight, well, I grew up in Belgium, the comic country par excellence. Once the comic phase outgrown (though ...), I was particularly interested in science fiction books (mostly from American writers). I don't mean the kind of SF that is only another version of cowboy and Indian stories. My preference was given to the more intriguing possibilities, which were mostly a result of existing philosophy or science. Some examples are "The World of Zero-A" and "The chess players of Zero-A" (AE Van Vogt) and the "Foundation" series (Isaac Asimov), which made respectively the non-Aristotelian thinking and the – non-existing science of – psycho history an essential part of the story. The fascination for the twisted thoughts of these writers remains to this day. Besides, these are the kind of stories that one reads again with delight years later, the basic characteristic of "a good book."
A book fan has a big problem: he/she wants to read everything. That's obviously impossible for practical reasons, so choices must be made. That's the reason why later in life I was especially interested and now still interested in books of a more or less permanent nature . Usually these are also books that are not so easily readable. Sometimes they require a second reading to understand. If they present really fascinating topics, then I do not hesitate to make a synopsis of them. This course of action requires a lot of work, but the work can also be useful. Primarily for myself, so I can "read" the book again, but then at an accelerated pace. Secondly perhaps for others, who do not have so much time to read.
I am well aware that this method is reserved only for those who have no shortage of time or can make the time. And I've started it very late in my life. Still, I think it's worth doing, and share the outcome with those who can profit from it. Thus, the library contains the synopsis of the books I found worthwhile.
I've doubted a long time whether to publish the documents in an XML format or in PDF format. Although the XML format allows more freedom to refine the presentation afterwards, it is serious job for people who want to quickly print a hard copy for personal use. So I decided to publish the synopses in PDF format. I will only use the XML format for the new works which are written by myself. Each book below is accompanied by a small book review – rather my impression about the book than a formal discussion.
Furthermore, you can read the reviews of some books on LibraryThing.
The abstract is in English (U.S.) in order to avoid the chance of mistranslations of the original ideas and the original language. This book is for specialists in maintenance. It describes in detail the work cycle from the very beginning of the work request to the commentary and analysis after completion of the task. Although the final chapter actually deals with "project management" – and as such does not belong in this book – it is left in for completeness. The authors did a very thorough job and everything that needed to be in it is included. It is the bible of the maintenance planning.
This book (the Dutch version) provides a chronological overview of the quest for understanding what coincidence is, how probabilities can be calculated and what statistics is really about. The author tries – without formulas – to explain the sometimes very difficult (for counter-intuitive) thought processes that form the basis of many misunderstandings in the estimations done in daily human affairs. The main purpose of the author – to show that coincidence plays an enormous part in our lives – becomes largely buried under the indigestible meal of probability and statistics. At the end he resumes his arguments and the three final chapters are worth reading again.
The explication of the "short" version (still circa 100 pages) can be found in this blog. The text is in Dutch.


A Colossal Interview
The Sketchbook Project On Its Brooklyn Collection Growing to 55,000 Globally Submitted Books
July 30, 2021
Colossal editor-in-chief Christopher Jobson spoke with Steven Peterman, the founder and managing director of The Sketchbook Project, in July 2021. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
Christopher: It is unfathomable to me that a project you started before reaching the legal drinking age has grown to a library of over 50,000 community-submitted sketchbooks from around the world. Before we discuss the growth of the project, let’s start at the very beginning. Where did The Sketchbook Project start, and what were your realistic ambitions at the time?
Steven: Honestly, I’m not sure what I thought would happen. I was always really excited about the idea of crowdfunding and community art, but I don’t think it was until around 2009 that I knew I wanted to start a collection like this. Initially, we were just trying to think of ways to get our local community involved.
After a few years of various projects (disposable cameras, canvases, etc.), we started to realize we had attracted people from all over the world. We quickly pivoted to a plan that would allow anyone to participate. Soon enough, we would have over 100 countries participating in various projects. Even after that, we would always send the work back. It wasn’t until 2009 that we decided it could be cool to try and start a library/collection.
Christopher: Currently, how does the project work? How do people get involved?
Steven: You can sign up at The Sketchbook Project to order a book. Once you receive it, you fill it out and send it back to us to become a part of the collection in New York! Just like a local library, we catalog and organize each sketchbook that comes in so that we know exactly where it is. Brooklyn Art Library is free and open to the public, so you or your friends and family can visit the library and interact with our collection in person.
For our global participants who aren’t local to New York, we have the Digital Library, another free resource which allows anyone from anywhere in the world to look through our collection online. Participants can add an option to have their book digitized for $35. This fee helps us cover the cost of hosting the collection online, making additions to the website, and digitizing each sketchbook. Our staff hand-photographs every single page of each digitized book and uploads them to our library.
Christopher: Years ago, I had the opportunity to curate The Sketchbook Project’s first mobile tour, a collection of some 1,000+ sketchbooks that traveled across the U.S. in a truck you specifically outfitted to contain a library, sort of like a food truck but for books. How has The Sketchbook Project grown beyond your Brooklyn library location?
Steven: Yes! A special part of the collection that has sorta been lost in this Covid world was our tour. For years, we traveled the world with the collection, whether it was just on shelves, in our mobile library, or more recently, our Bookmobile. I think being out on the road was really special. Not sure what the future holds for that, but we are excited to find ways to make everything more accessible.
Christopher: Being the steward of this project for so long, what’s been the most rewarding? Is there any aspect or dynamic of the project that has surprised you or grown in a way you didn’t anticipate?
Steven: I really love talking to artists who made a book years before. I love to think about how our lives interacted and what, if anything, the project did for them. It’s still sort of hard to believe that I’m even a part of it. Friends I have met later in life always make fun of me because I don’t really talk about it.
Christopher: How do you balance the needs of your existing community—people who have participated previously—versus reaching a new audience and introducing the project to somebody unfamiliar with it?
Steven: This is a real struggle. We want to be able to focus on the collection that we have, but the model has never been set up that way. We find ourselves needing to focus on getting new participants in order to fund the existing collection. That is something we are working on.
Christopher: How has the pandemic affected The Sketchbook Project?
Steven: I want to say it didn’t, but in the past few months, I’ve realized that it did have a huge impact. It’s such an interactive project, and I think we lost a little bit of our spirit during the past 18 months. While the pandemic allowed us to build a more interactive online presence with our global community through online workshops or new pay-what-you-can projects, we lost a lot of the in-person programming that allows our community to interact with the physical collection.
We were forced to close down our library for a few months, just recently opening back up with limited capacity, and we currently aren’t able to travel or pop up throughout the U.S. with our books like we used to. The physical collection is an incredible creative resource. There is so much artwork from varying skill levels and artists of all ages, but there are also stories, secrets, hopes, and fears that create a magical exchange between the participant who created the book and the reader who is viewing it in person.
There is so much artwork from varying skill levels and artists of all ages, but there are also stories, secrets, hopes, and fears that create a magical exchange between the participant who created the book and the reader who is viewing it in person.—Steven Peterman
Christopher: Now that you’ve relocated your home to Florida and have so many things to focus on with life, a baby, and other business obligations—you’ve mentioned that the project is in need of help from a new partner. What’s going on?
Steven: Yeah, I opened a bagel shop in St. Pete, Florida. I think it’s my physical manifestation of a community space I had created with the project. But I have some amazing staff that are taking the reigns. We are excited to find more financial partners to help make a lot of the organization’s goals come true!
With the (Brooklyn Art Library) lease ending March 2022, we’re in a bit of a bind to find larger organizations that can help us establish a new model for financial security for the collection. There’s a sense that our success (charging for blank sketchbooks to fund the project) has actually become the burden weighing down the amazingness of the collection. We need to band together to find a solution to keeping the collection running without the help of more sketchbooks.
Christopher: In this upcoming new chapter for The Sketchbook Project, what would you imagine the perfect scenario is?
Steven: We are really excited to find someone or something to come and help us get to a new era. We imagine the collection staying pretty much intact but being funded through a donation model, rather than selling new blank books. That way we can focus on the stories, the artwork, and the education side of the project we so very much want.
Christopher: The education side sounds really interesting. How would that work in a world where funding wasn’t an issue?
Steven: We have access to an amazing community of global artists. We want to host free and affordable workshops, provide free sketchbooks and guided prompt journals to low-income schools, and further our mission to allow anyone to be creative without the financial restrictions. It’s always been important to us to utilize all the amazing people that have collaborated and submitted work to us over the years. Finding a way to use their talents to inspire other creatives and community members.
Christopher: The Sketchbook Project has continued by inviting the community to create sketchbooks around various themes, topics, and conceptual ideas. I remember the last time I visited the library before the pandemic, there was a huge collection of extraordinarily tiny sketchbooks. Are there any of these that stand out to you or that you enjoyed seeing the results of?
Steven: Yes! The Tiny Sketchbooks is one of the cutest parts of the project. We have always been so impressed with them all. The detail and storytelling in such a small scale is truly amazing. I don’t have one in particular, but them as a collection have been really special. It’s just another amazing part of the collection that needs to be preserved and expanded to allow more people to take part.
Christopher: How can us regular folks who don’t helm a major institution with a philanthropic wing help with The Sketchbook Project right now?
Steven: At this point, we are looking for help in lots of different ways. Small donations, buying things from our shop, and just spreading the word are just a few of the many ways we would love your help. You can donate directly to us at brooklynartlibrary.org/donate or email us with thoughts, questions, etc. to [email protected] or [email protected].


Nikolas Polasik Anna (Tobolski) Polasik
Both Anna and Nikolas came from the little village of Jasków, which was located in the Posen district--the west-central region--of today's Poland. ("Posen" is the germanized version of the Polish spelling, "Poznan".) Their respective families had lived there for many generations before them.
Anna and Nikolas were married in Poland and, in early 1872 they left their village and made their way as a couple to the port of Bremen where they booked passage on the "motor ship" S.S. HANSA. On March 4, 1872 the ship landed at New York City harbor (Ellis Island was still 20 years into the future!)--Nikolas and Anna were listed as passengers 501 and 502 on the HANSA's manifest.
From New York Nikolas and Anna made their way to Chicago. They settled in and began their new life in America, starting their family here in "the windy city". Their first child , Stanley, was born there.
After a year or so they moved up to Brown County in Wisconsin where they acquired a farm which would become the family homestead, in the old settlement of Eaton. It is here that they had their succeeding ten children: Leocadia (Carrie), Gertrude, John, Frank, Mary, Joseph, Polina (Pauline), Peter, Nicholas and Michael.
They were a founding family (in 1881) of Saint(s) Cyril & Methodius Church in Poland (Eaton), WI..
And, as it is said, the rest is history!
(Son of Nicholas)
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Isaac Newton is one of the greatest historical figures who will remain the annals of history, because of his numerous contributions to different scientific fields such as mathematics and physics.
As Hall (Para 1) argues, “Generally, people have always regarded Newton as one of the most influential theorists in the history of science”. Most of his scientific experiments and abstracts laid the foundation of the modern day scientific inventions, as he was able to prove and document different theoretical concepts. For example, his publication “Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy,” is one of the best scientific reference materials in physics and mathematics.
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Newton is well remembered for his numerous scientific discoveries such the laws of gravity, differential and integral calculus, the working of a telescope, and the three laws of linear motion. In addition to science, Newton was also very religious, because of the numerous biblical hermeneutics and occult studies that he wrote in his late life (1).
Newton‘s Early Life, Middle and Late Life
Newton’s Early Life
Newton was born to Puritan parents Isaac Newton and Hannah Ayscough in 1643 in the county of Lincolnshire, England. He spent most of his childhood days with his grandmother, because his dad had passed away three months before he was born and he could not get along with his stepfather. As During his early years of school, Newton schooled at the King’s School, Grantham, although it never lasted for long, because the passing away of his stepfather in 1659 forced his family to relocate to Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth; hence, making him to drop out of school. His stay in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth was short-lived, because through the influence of King’s school master Henry Strokes, his mother allowed him to go back to school and finish his studies.
As a result of his exemplary performance in the King’s School, Newton got a chance of joining Trinity College, Cambridge on a sizar basis. In college, Newton was a very hardworking and fast learner, because in addition to reading the normal college curriculum materials that were based on Aristotle’s works, he was interested in reading more philosophical and astronomical works written by other philosophers such as Descartes and astronomers such as Galileo, and Thomas Hobes . To a large extent, this laid the foundation for his later discoveries, because four years later in 1665, Newton invented the binomial theorem and came up with a mathematical theory, which he later modified to be called the infinitesimal calculus.
The closure of Trinity College, Cambridge in the late 1665, because of the plague did not prevent Newton from advancing his studies on his own, as he continued with private studies at home. Through his private studies Newton was able to discover numerous theories the primary ones being calculus, optics, the foundation of the theory of light and color, and the law of gravitation. Newton was very proud of his advancements, something that was evident in his words “ All this was in the two plague years of 1665 and 1666, for in those days I was in my prime of age for invention, and minded mathematics and philosophy more than at any time since,’ when college reopened (O’Connor and Robertson 1).
Newton’s middle Life
Upon the re-opening of his college in 1667, he was chosen as a minor fellow, and later as senior fellow when he embarked on his masters of Arts degree. In 1969, he was selected to replace Professor Isaac Barrow, who was the outgoing professor of Mathematics. His appointment gave him more opportunities of improving his early works in optics, which led to the release of his first project paper on the nature of color in 1672, after being elected to the Royal Society.
This marked the start of the numerous publications that Newton released later, although he faced numerous challenges and oppositions from one the leading science researchers, Robert Hook. Between 1670 and 1672 Newton also taught optics at Trinity College, Cambridge. This enabled him to do further researches on the concept of refraction of light using glass prisms leading to his discovery on refraction of light and development of the first Newtonian telescope using mirrors. Although the 1678 emotional breakdown suffered by Newton was a major setback to his work, after recovering, he continued with his early researches which led to the publication of the Principia; a publication that elaborated on the laws of motion and the universal law of gravity. In addition to this, the publication elaborated on some calculus laws primarily on geometrical analysis and some more explanations of the heliocentric theory of the solar system. This publication was followed by another publication that was the second edition of the Principia in 1713. This publication provided more explanations on the force of gravity and the force which made objects to be attracted to one another (Hatch 1).
Newton’s Late Life
His works in the Principia made Newton to a very respected and famous scientist of the time; hence, the nature of appointments, which he received in his late life. For example, in 1689 he was selected as the parliamentary representative of Cambridge; one of the highest power seats of the time. As if this was not enough, in 1703 Newton become the president of the Royal Society, a seat he maintained until his death and Later on in 1704, Newton released a publication named “Opticks” (Fowler 1). The dawn of 1690’was a transitional period for Newton, as he ventured into the Bible World. As Hatch (1) argues “during this period Newton ventured into writing religious tracts with literal interpretation of the Bible.” Some of his writings included some works which questioned the reality behind the Trinity and the Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended.
Newton’s Scientific Achievements
Newton was one of the most successful historical scientists, because of his numerous contributions to different fields of science such as optics, mathematics, geography, and physics.
In mathematics Newton’s discoveries included the binomial theorem of analytical geometry, new methods of solving infinite series in calculus, and the inverse methods of fluxions. In optic, Newton was one of the first individuals to perform the first experiments on the decomposition of light and the working of the telescope, because of his early discovery on separation of the white light. This enabled Newton to formulate the Corpuscular Light Theory and discover other properties of the white light. In addition to this, Newton also made numerous discoveries in Physics and mechanics such gravitational force, the centripetal force, the theory of fluids, and the revolution of planetary bodies. Further, Newton was made numerous discoveries in Alchemy and Chemistry, most of which are documented in his numerous publications on different areas of Alchemy, most of which were based on scientific experiments on matter (Hatch 1).
Although in his later life his level of wit his wit reduced, as Hatch (Para 13) argues, “Newton continued to exercise strong influence on the advancement of science, because of his position in the Royal Society. Newton died at the age of eighty fours in 1727, leaving behind a legacy will always remembered in the history of humankind, because of his scientific works.
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She is the holder of a passport allowing access across the Strood to the mainland, where she was Production Manager of an independent film company specialising in environment and sustainable development. There she was involved in over 60 films for amongst others the BBC and Channel Four Television. She worked on the Rose-Conlon WWF musicals ‘Song of the Forest’, filmed with Sting, and ‘Ocean World’ with Sir David Attenborough, both delivering powerful messages about global ecological concerns.
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Recently we introduced you to the book “Scandinavian Design” by Charlotte & Peter Fiell. Today we would like to introduce you to one of our favourite books: “Le Corbusier, Meubles et Intérieurs 1905-1965” byArthur Rüegg and Klaus Spechtenhauser. These names may not mean anything to you, but they are two great experts on 20th century architecture and art.
Arthur Rüegg was born in 1942. He has worked as an architect since 1971. He also taught architecture and construction at ETH Zurich from 1991 to 2007. Throughout his career, he has organised numerous exhibitions and carried out various research projects on building, design and modern living. He is the author of several books on Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier. Klaus Spechtenhauser was born in 1969. He is an art historian and specialist in Slavic languages. He is a scientific editor at the Canton Basel-Stadt’s Heritage Preservation Office. He is the author of several books on the history of 20th century architecture and culture. He has written various publications, in particular on Le Corbusier.
Le Corbusier le Corbusier is a Swiss designer and architect and a naturalised French citizen. He is one of the representatives of the Modern movement and the founding father of the “housing unit”. His name is therefore inseparable from 20th century design. ” Le Corbusier, Meubles et Intérieurs 1905-1965″ byArthur Rüegg and Klaus Spechtenhauser presents the work of this brilliant architect and designer through precise and rigorous documentation. Throughout the pages, the authors identify the personality, the challenges and the ambitions of this great name in design.
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- “Five little known facts about Oklahoma’s Black History” by Richard Hall in The Oklahoman (February 27, 2015)
Black Oklahomans found themselves involved in a couple of infamous rebellions and skirmishes in the early 1900s: the Smoked Meat Rebellion, and the Green Corn Rebellion.
In 1909 a group of Creek freedman — blacks who were descendants of slaves owned by the Creek people — attempted to fend off authorities when they (and/or the Creeks) were accused of stealing meat from a white farmer. The local sheriff formed a posse and, in the end, two deputies and one black freedman were dead, and another 42 blacks were arrested. This event is known as the Smoked Meat Rebellion, or the Crazy Snake Rebellion.
The Green Corn Rebellion began thanks to two things: the 1917 Selective Draft Act and the poor farmers in southeast Oklahoma who sided with the Socialist Party in hopes it would improve their lives. Many of the younger farmers were black, and feared they were most susceptible to the draft. So they — along with European-Americans and Native Americans — formed a group that caused general mayhem around communities in southeast Oklahoma. They then grew to nearly 1,000 strong and had plans to march to Washington D.C., living off the land as they did so, saying they’d eat the “green corn” along the way.
The rebellion really didn’t go anywhere because someone within the group snitched to the authorities and the rebels were intercepted before they even got out of Pontotoc County.
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- “How War Horse Skips Over the Greatest Moral Drama of WWI: The film had a disappointing night at the Oscars. It also leaves out the anti-war history of World War I” by Adam Hochschild in Mother Jones (Feb. 27, 2012)
Yet curiously, for all the spectacle of boy and horse, thundering cavalry charges, muddy trenches, and wartime love and loss, the makers of War Horse, Downton Abbey, and—I have no doubt—the similar productions we’ll soon be watching largely skip over the greatest moral drama of those years of conflict, one that continues to echo in our own time of costly and needless wars. They do so by leaving out part of the cast of characters of that moment. The First World War was not just a battle between rival armies, but also a powerful, if one-sided, battle between those who assumed the war was a noble crusade and those who thought it absolute madness.
The war’s opponents went to jail in many countries. There were more than 500 conscientious objectors imprisoned in the United States in those years, for example, plus others jailed for speaking out against joining the conflict. Eugene V. Debs had known prison from his time as a railway union leader, but he spent far longer behind bars—more than two years—for urging American men to resist the draft. Convicted of sedition, he was still in his cell at the federal penitentiary in Atlanta in November 1920 when, long after the war ended, he received nearly a million votes as the Socialist candidate for President.
One American protest against the war turned to tragedy when, in 1917, Oklahoma police arrested nearly 500 draft resisters—white, black, and Native American—taking part in what they called the Green Corn Rebellion against “a rich man’s war, poor man’s fight.” Three were killed and many injured.
War resisters were also thrown in jail in Germany and Russia. But the country with the largest and best organized anti-war movement—and here’s where the creators of those film and TV costume dramas so beloved by Anglophile American audiences miss a crucial opportunity—was Britain.
The main reason opposition to the war proved relatively strong there was simple enough: In 1914, the island nation had not been attacked. German invaders marched into France and Belgium, but Germany hoped Britain would stay out of the war. And so did some Britons. When their country joined the fighting on the grounds that Germany had violated Belgian neutrality, a vocal minority continued to insist that jumping into a quarrel among other countries was a disastrous mistake.
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“The Green Corn Rebellion in Oklahoma: events of Aug. 3, 1917” – by Bertha Hale White, Published in The New Day (Milwaukee), v. 4, no. 9, whole no. 91 (March 4, 1922), pg. 68, reprinted by MarxistHistory.org (PDF Download) – Editor’s note: This article is especially interesting as it was written only 4-1/2 years after the rebellion, and while some of the rebels were likely still in prison. The author was Bertha Hale White, who at the time was the Assistant National Secretary of the Socialist Party of America.
Excerpt: News of conscription roused the spirit of rebellion and the Working Class Union began to hold secret meetings to discuss what they should do. They did not believe the people of the country would tamely submit to the violation of the pledges which had resulted in the re-election of President Wilson. And they decided they would not accept that violation. They agreed to hide their boys from the draft officers and to prevent troops from coming into the Seminole country. On Aug. 3 , nearly 4 months after the declaration of war with Germany, about 150 men were camped on a hilltop near the little town of Sasakwa. They were there with the definite intention of offering resistance to any attempt to take their boys and induct them into the military service. An alarm was sent out through the community, and about 50 men gathered to oppose this demonstration, which is now known throughout the section as the “Green Corn Rebellion.”
The “WCUs,” as they were called, had the advantage of position and numbers. They were armed — pistols and squirrel rifles and ancient shotguns in the main, it is true. But they could have annihilated the opposing forces. The men had to climb the hill. They were without protection and had to make their advance in the open. But those men were not the men who had brought war and the draft to America. The rebels knew these men — they were the postmaster, the storekeeper, the druggist — people they had known for years and against whom they had no personal grudges. They could not fire upon their friends and neighbors — so they threw down their arms and quietly submitted to arrest.
All of those who had participated in the uprising were soon under arrest, and the net swept in others who had belonged to the organization, but had had no part in the rebellion. In all, nearly 300 men were involved, and when the case came to trial at Ardmore the following October 175 men received sentences ranging from 30 days in jail to 10 years at Leavenworth prison.
“War is the Health of the State,” chapter 14 of A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn – Editor’s Note: The book can be purchased from several books sellers but is also available in an online-only version that was said to be authorized by the author (but not the publishing company) before his death.
Excerpt: In Oklahoma, the Socialist party and the IWW had been active among tenant farmers -and sharecroppers who formed a “Working Class Union.” At a mass meeting of the Union, plans were made to destroy a railroad bridge and cut telegraph wires in order to block military enlistments. A march on Washington was planned for draft objectors throughout the country. (This was called the Green Corn Rebellion because they planned to eat green corn on their march.) Before the Union could carry out its plans, its members were rounded up and arrested, and soon 450 individuals accused of rebellion were in the state penitentiary. Leaders were given three to ten years in jail, others sixty days to two years.


Law of Bangladesh
- Constitution of Bangladesh
The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh was adopted on 4 November 1972 and has been in force since 16 December 1972. Its draft was prepared by Kamal Hossain, the chairman of the constitutional committee of the then Constituent Assembly (the interim parliament of Bangladesh). The author of the draft constitution was 35 years old at the time (he was probably the youngest author of such an important piece of legislation in history).
The document provides a framework for the functioning of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh as a parliamentary republic (restored under the Twelfth Amendment of 1991 after the relevant provisions were removed in 1975), with guaranteed fundamental human rights and freedoms, an independent judiciary, democratic local government and national administration. The Constitution ensures fundamental human rights, including freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of movement, freedom of assembly, right to education and public health care, among others. Amending the constitution requires a two-thirds vote in parliament. It commits Bangladesh to “contribute to international peace and cooperation in accordance with the progressive aspirations of humanity”. The constitution contains some controversial provisions (Article 70, providing for the loss of the seat of an MP who votes contrary to the decision of the party to which he or she belongs).
The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has been amended seventeen times so far (latest amendment in 2018). As a result of numerous amendments, today’s nature of the Constitution of Bangladesh is very different from the original 1972 document.
The law of precedents is enshrined in the Constitution in Article 111, making Bangladesh an integral part of the common law world. The document also introduces rules on judicial review.
The Constitution in Article 65 guarantees 50 seats for women (out of 350 parliamentary seats) in the National Assembly.
- The Code of Bangladesh
The Code of Bangladesh was first published between 1977 and 1988 in 11 volumes and contained legislation from 1836 to 1938.
The current publication of the Bangladesh Code contains all the existing Acts of Parliament, Presidential Ordinances and Orders in force in Bangladesh (with the exception of Ordinances and Amendment Only Acts) – all published in 38 volumes and an index in chronological and alphabetical order published separately.
The Code now includes earlier codified laws that are updated and carried forward in Volumes 1 to 8 and partly in Volume 9, and codified laws from 1939 to 2006 in Volumes 9 to 38.
These documents include acts inherited from the past, starting from 1836, promulgated by various authorities in accordance with the constitution in force at the time. With the introduction of the Bangla Vasha Procholon Ain, 1987 (a law mandating that all documents should be published in the national language), all laws enacted in Bangla have been presented in volumes 27 to 38.
- Laws enacted in English: volumes 1 to 26 (from 1836 to 1986)
- Laws enacted in Bangla: volumes 27 to 38 (from 1987 to 2007)
Bangladesh Code [ENG].


Poetry In Motion
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Senior Studies Capstone
"My 2018-2022 Sketchbook" reflects my journey through college, as well as the skills of illustration and bookbinding I’ve nurtured throughout the last four years. Every drawing in this book was scanned from one of my college sketchbooks, of which there are about nine. Each drawing is a representation of my body and my mind, even though the figures all look different. I hope these inconsistencies allow people who read my comics or pick up this book to accept my drawings as representations of their own feelings. It was printed, sewn, glued, and bound by hand and was displayed from April 29 to May 29th in the St. Olaf College Art and Art History department’s Senior gallery show. I paired my sketchbooks with a five-piece series of small ceramic figures that I have lovingly titled "Symptoms of self-compassion".
There are five unique copies of "My 2018-2022 Sketchbook".
Materials: bookcloth, linen tape, bookboard, archival glue, waxed thread
Dimensions of each book: 6.65" x 8.10"


We are hard at work finishing up the finishing touches on our new school and getting ready to start moving in so we are ready for the first day of school on Tuesday, September 4th
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All monthly newsletters, grade level communications, and parent presentations may be found through this link.
5th Grade Ambassadors
5th grade students are invited to serve as tour guides at our Open House on September 1st and/or the first day of school on September 4th. Interested students will need to attend a training session on Friday, August 31st at 12:00 noon at Munger Mountain Elementary School.
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ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY is a summer reading program for all upcoming 5th and 6th grade students.
With a generous donation from Teton County Library Foundation, all students were provided with a copy of Towers Falling by author Jewell Parker Rhodes. Students will read it over the summer and participate in 3 self-selected activities related to the book.
The ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY Activity Guide is available here or by scanning the QR Code above.
ONE BOOK ONE COMMUNITY is sponsored by Teton County School District #1, Teton County Library and Library Foundation, Jackson Hole Writers, and KHOL (89.1) Radio.


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"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." ~ Nelson Mandela
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Monday through Thursday 7:30 am to 4:00 pmFriday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
The library is closed on all school holidays, weekends, after school on minimum days and during the summer.
The library has the following resouces available for student research:
7,000 books (non-fiction, fiction, paperbacks and reference)
8 computers with T-1 Internet connection
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Librarian: Mrs. Toni Jetter
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm & Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm
Telephone: 805-937-2038 x 118


Browse-able Multimedia Collection
Browse-Able Multimedia Collection was introduced to the IIUM library users commencing 9th September 2013.
This new service ensures ease of access to the collection and also maximizes the usage of multimedia materials in the library. Users may browse the multimedia materials on the shelves and borrow them out at the multimedia counter.
All registered members (staff/students) are allowed to borrow browseable multimedia materials. Borrowing can be done at the Multimedia Counter, Level 3.
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UT Prof's New Book Aims to Take the Mystery Out of Leadership
To many, “leadership” is like the old test for obscenity – you might not be able to describe it, but you’ll know it when you see it. A University of Texas professor is aiming to take the mystery out of what makes a good leader with a new book being published this month.
“Habits of Leadership,” a 50-page mini e-book, will be released Jan. 29 by Perigree Books, a division of Penguin, for e-readers like Kindle, Nook and iBook.
“The book is designed for people who do not have a background in psychology but are interested in improving their leadership ability,” said the book’s author Art Markman, a UT Psychology professor and author of “Smart Thinking.” “So, the book is aimed at helping people with their careers and with understanding their strengths and weaknesses as leaders.”
The book offers readers the opportunity to assess aspects of their personalities and then examines how those characteristics influence their abilities as leaders and innovators and how they can become better ones. One thing Markman found is that the most effective innovators seem to share two characteristics – an openness to new experience and being high in need for cognition, meaning they put themselves into positions where they’re forced to think.
“People with this combination of traits generally explore new ideas in depth,” Markman said. “That helps them to make new and interesting connections when they are faced with a difficult problem.”
The book emerged from part of a class Markman teaches for Procter & Gamble called Achieving Peak Performance, which examines the relationship between personality characteristics and leadership performance. His aim in publishing the book is to help people learn not only about themselves but also the people around them.
“It is unfortunate that we don't teach people much about psychology, and then we ask them to think for a living and to influence other people,” Markman said.
Unfortunately, there’s no magic bullet to becoming a good leader; the key point, Markman said, is to understand the habits your personality creates.
“It is important to understand when those habits are helping you to be an effective leader and when they are getting in your way,” he said. “When your personality has focused you on habits that are not good for leadership, then you need to find ways to change those habits.”


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A medium-dark roasted blend of South American, Indonesian & African beans. Earthy & bold with hints of Spice to help you “kick up your hooves”!
ISN’T THAT WHERE MISTY THE PONY LIVED?
Misty of Chincoteague is a novel written by author Marguerite Henry in 1947. It won the Newbery Honor in 1948 and became a children’s classic, second only to Black Beauty. The 1961 film Misty was based on the book Mrs. Henry was inspired to write when she traveled to Chincoteague Island to witness the annual Pony Roundup and Swim.


Are you feeling burnt out or missing motivation in your operating routine? Look no additional than these inspirational reads to reignite your love for operating. These books are filled with ideas, recommendation, and tales that may encourage you to lace up your footwear and hit the pavement.
I do know from expertise that discovering a great e book might be onerous generally. Not all books are page-turners and nice reads and so I’ve performed the onerous be just right for you. I’ve performed the studying and I’ve discovered 9 books which can be completely value scoping out and including to your record of books to learn.
Whether or not you get them on the library, a e book retailer, or Amazon, these books will encourage your operating for months to come back. I’ve personally learn all of those books I’m recommending, so you possibly can belief me that if I’ve learn them, I vouch that they’re value studying.
Under, you’ll discover my favourite motivational operating books to spice up your run-spiration. I’ve additionally given you a quick snippet of what the e book is about so you possibly can resolve for your self if it’s one thing you need to take a look at.
Here’s a record of my favourite motivational operating books for you. They aren’t in any specific order, however there are affiliate hyperlinks current. **
Working with the Buffaloes
New Jersey native, Chris Lear, chronicles the 1998 cross nation season of the Colorado Buffaloes. He will get inside entry to exercises, lengthy runs on “Mags”, and the interior workings of some of the storied applications in faculty historical past. On this nice e book, Lear doesn’t simply cowl the coaching elements of their program – it doesn’t learn like a coaching log – however extra of an account of the non-training, day-to-day a part of “coaching” that you simply don’t usually get to see or hear.
For those who’re in want of some main motivation, that is positively the e book for you.
“Pre” by Tom Jordan: This e book is a biography of Steve Prefontaine, an American middle-distance runner who grew to become a nationwide icon within the Nineteen Seventies. It covers his youth, his rise to fame as a runner, his relationships with coaches and fellow runners, and his tragic demise on the age of 24.
Duel within the Solar
“Duel within the Solar” by John Brant: This e book tells the story of the epic duel between Alberto Salazar and Dick Beardsley on the 1982 Boston Marathon. It covers the race itself, in addition to the backgrounds and coaching of the 2 runners, and the affect that the race had on their lives and careers.
Once more to Carthage
“Once more to Carthage” by John L. Parker Jr.: It is a sequel to the traditional operating novel “As soon as a Runner”. It follows the protagonist, Quenton Cassidy, as he makes an attempt to qualify for the Olympic marathon and involves phrases with the getting older course of and his personal mortality.
Born to Run
“Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall: This e book explores the world of ultra-running and the Tarahumara, a reclusive indigenous tribe in Mexico who’re identified for his or her extraordinary endurance. It covers the writer’s personal journey as he trains for a 50-mile race with the assistance of a few of the sport’s prime athletes and coaches.
“Shoe Canine” by Phil Knight: It is a memoir by the co-founder of Nike, one of many world’s most profitable athletic shoe corporations. It covers the early years of the corporate, its struggles and successes, and the private challenges that Knight confronted alongside the best way.
“Sub 4:00” by Chris Lear: This e book tells the story of the hunt to interrupt the four-minute mile barrier, which was achieved by Roger Bannister in 1954. It covers the historical past of the mile, the coaching and racing methods of the highest milers of the time, and the psychological obstacles that needed to be overcome as a way to obtain this feat.
Scott Fauble’s NYC Marathon Coaching
“Scott Fauble’s NYC Marathon” by Scott Fauble: This e book is a memoir of Scott Fauble’s expertise operating the New York Metropolis Marathon in 2018. Fauble is an expert distance runner and Olympic hopeful, and his account of the race gives a behind-the-scenes take a look at the coaching, preparation, and psychological and bodily challenges of operating at an elite degree.
This e book is loaded with commentary on Scott’s NYC marathon coaching whereas additionally giving perception into his day as an expert runner. The exercises he does aren’t flashy, however they’re efficient and vital for the targets he had. His commentary on his day-to-day coaching is corny, but when you may get previous that, it’s a very good learn and places the coaching load in perspective.
Whereas half the e book is written by Scott, the opposite half is written by his coach, Ben Rosario. It’s a very nice account of the coaching logic that goes into every week.
On the finish of the e book, yow will discover Ben’s first define of his coaching plan for Scott, the revised one throughout coaching, and at last, the completed product. The precise coaching Scott did to put within the prime 10 on the NYC marathon.
Eat, Run, Get pleasure from
by Billy White
With nice backdrops and fantastic commentary, this e book has nice recipes. The photographs alone have been value studying as he had many adventures with skilled runners. His fashion of writing was distinctive and held my consideration properly.
This e book acquired me excited to prepare dinner a few of these wonderful meals – and someday when our children are extra adventurous with their meals, I’m positive I’ll whip one thing proper up!
What made this e book completely different than different operating cookbooks was his adventures with the runners, whereas then serving them the meals he wrote about. It was intelligent and held my consideration properly.
Total, it’s clear that there are numerous books on the market to supply much-needed operating motivation and inspiration. Whether or not you’re struggling to remain targeted, working to beat a previous setback, or simply hoping to boost your routine, turning to a stable e book can assist you attain your targets.
From motivation to coaching recommendation to true tales of perseverance, there’s an ideal e book for each kind of runner. So no matter your motivation for lacing up your footwear, check out one of many above titles and get impressed at present.
In spite of everything, as legendary runner Roger Bannister famously stated, “The person who can drive himself additional as soon as the hassle will get painful is the person who will win.”
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Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Texas Hill Country, Texas State University at San Marcos stands as a beacon of higher education, innovation, and cultural diversity. With its sprawling campus, rich history, and vibrant community, Texas State offers visitors a wealth of opportunities to explore and discover the wonders of academia and student life. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore Texas State University and uncover the myriad experiences and attractions that make it a unique and dynamic destination in Central Texas.
Campus Architecture and Landmarks:
The Texas State University campus is a blend of historic charm and modern architecture, with buildings and landmarks that reflect the university’s rich heritage and commitment to academic excellence. Visitors can stroll through the campus’s tree-lined pathways and admire the striking blend of Spanish Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, and modernist architecture that characterizes its buildings and structures.
One of the most iconic landmarks on campus is Old Main, a majestic building with a clock tower that serves as the university’s administrative center and a symbol of its enduring legacy. Other notable landmarks include the Albert B. Alkek Library, a state-of-the-art facility that houses a vast collection of books, archives, and digital resources, and the LBJ Student Center, a bustling hub of student activity and social engagement.
In addition to its architectural wonders, the Texas State campus is home to a variety of outdoor spaces and green areas where visitors can relax, study, and soak in the natural beauty of the Hill Country. From tranquil courtyards and scenic overlooks to sprawling lawns and botanical gardens, there’s no shortage of places to explore and enjoy on campus.
Cultural and Educational Attractions:
Texas State University is not only a center of academic excellence but also a vibrant cultural hub that celebrates the arts, humanities, and cultural diversity of the region. Visitors can immerse themselves in the university’s rich cultural offerings by attending a performance at the Performing Arts Center, exploring the exhibits at the University Galleries, or attending a lecture or symposium hosted by one of the university’s many academic departments.
The university also boasts a rich history and heritage that is celebrated through a variety of historical exhibits, museums, and landmarks. Visitors can learn about the university’s origins and evolution at the University Archives and the Wittliff Collections, which house a wealth of historical documents, photographs, and artifacts related to Texas State’s history and legacy.
For those interested in the natural sciences, the Texas State campus is home to several research centers and facilities dedicated to the study of ecology, geology, and environmental science. Visitors can explore the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, which offers educational programs and guided tours of the San Marcos River, or visit the Freeman Ranch, a working research facility that conducts studies in wildlife management and conservation.
Student Life and Recreation:
With its vibrant campus community and diverse student body, Texas State University offers visitors a glimpse into the dynamic and energetic atmosphere of student life. From attending sporting events and concerts to joining student organizations and clubs, there’s always something happening on campus to keep visitors entertained and engaged.
The university also boasts a variety of recreational facilities and outdoor amenities where visitors can stay active and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether playing a game of basketball at the Student Recreation Center, hiking the trails at Sewell Park, or kayaking on the San Marcos River, there are endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and recreation at Texas State.
Texas State University offers visitors a rich tapestry of experiences and attractions that reflect the university’s commitment to academic excellence, cultural diversity, and student engagement. Whether exploring its architectural wonders, delving into its cultural offerings, or immersing oneself in the vibrant campus community, visitors to Texas State are sure to find something to inspire, educate, and entertain. Plan your visit to Texas State University today and discover the wonders that await in this vibrant and dynamic institution of higher learning in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.