Soon after the start of Harry's second year at Hogwarts, messages on the walls of the corridors say that the mythical Chamber of Secrets has been re-opened and that the "heir of Slytherin" would kill all pupils whose parents are not both magical – which includes Hermione. At intervals various inhabitants of the school are found petrified in corridors. Meanwhile, Harry, Ron, and Hermione discover Moaning Myrtle, the ghost of a girl who was killed the last time the Chamber was opened, and who now haunts the girls' toilet in which she died. Myrtle shows Harry a diary bearing the name Tom Marvolo Riddle. Although its pages are blank, it responds when Harry writes in it. Eventually the book shows him Hogwarts as it was fifty years ago. There he sees Tom Riddle, a pupil at the time, pin the blame for opening the Chamber on Rubeus Hagrid, who was then thirteen years old and already devoted to keeping dangerous magical creatures as pets.
Four months later, the diary is stolen, and shortly afterward Hermione is petrified. However, she holds a note explaining that the culprit is a basilisk, a huge serpent whose gaze kills those who look into its eyes directly but only petrifies those who look into them by means of a reflecting surface, such as water or a mirror. Hermione concluded that the monster travels through the school's pipes and emerges through the toilet Myrtle haunts. As the attacks continue, Cornelius Fudge, the Minister for Magic, holds Hagrid in the wizards' prison as a precaution. Lucius Malfoy, a former supporter of Voldemort who claims to have reformed, then announces that the school's governors have suspended Dumbledore from the position of headmaster.
After Ron's younger sister Ginny is taken into the Chamber, the staff insist that the Dark Arts teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart, should handle the situation. However, when Harry and Ron go to his office to tell him what they have discovered about the basilisk, Lockhart reveals that he is a fraud who took credit for the accomplishments of others and attempts to erase the boys' memories. Disarming Lockhart, they march him to Moaning Myrtle's toilet, where Harry opens the passage to the Chamber of Secrets. In the sewers under the school, Lockhart grabs Ron's wand and tries again to wipe the boys' memories – but Ron's wand had been damaged in an accident at the start of the school year and the spell backfires, inflicting total amnesia on Lockhart, collapsing part of the tunnel and separating Harry from Ron and Lockhart.
While Ron attempts to tunnel through the rubble, Harry enters the Chamber of Secrets, where Ginny lies beside the diary. As he examines her, Tom Riddle appears, looking exactly as he did fifty years ago, and explains that he is a memory stored in the diary. Ginny wrote in it about her adolescent hopes and fears, and Riddle won her confidence by appearing sympathetic, possessed her, and used her to open the Chamber. Riddle also reveals that he is Voldemort as a boy. He further explains that he learned from Ginny who Harry was and about his own deeds as Voldemort. When Ginny realised that she had been responsible for the attacks, she attempted to throw the diary away, which is how it came into Harry's possession. Riddle then releases the basilisk to kill Harry. Dumbledore's pet phoenix, Fawkes, brings a magnificent sword wrapped in the Sorting Hat. Harry uses the sword to kill the basilisk – but only after being bitten by the creature's venomous fangs, one of which breaks off. As Riddle gloats over the dying Harry, Fawkes cures him with its tears. Harry stabs the diary with the broken fang, and Riddle screams and vanishes. Ginny revives after Riddle's disappearance and they return to Ron, who is still watching over the amnesic Lockhart. Fawkes carries all four out of the tunnels.
Harry recounts the whole story to Dumbledore, who has been reinstated. The headmaster revokes his threat to expel the boys if they broke more rules and gives them special awards for services to the school. When Harry mentions his fears that he is similar to Tom Riddle, Dumbledore says that Harry chose Gryffindor House, and only a true member of that House could have used Godric Gryffindor's sword to kill the basilisk. Lucius Malfoy bursts in, and Harry accuses him of slipping the diary into one of Ginny's books while all the pupils were shopping for school books. Malfoy replies, "Prove it." Finally, all of the basilisk's petrified victims are revived by a potion, the preparation of which has taken several months. OR you could just read the book


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"THE INVISIBLE FOREST"
A Theatre of the Unconscious
Film review by Cedrus Monte; Zurich, Switzerland.
The imaginal fruit of the Silver Apples in "The Invisible Forest"
The Invisible Forest, Antero Alli’s most recent film, coalesces Alli’s own artistic raison d’etre with the work and vision of Antonin Artaud (1895-1948), French playwright, poet, actor and director. Artaud was initially associated with the Surrealists of the 1920’s, but his growing insistence on imagination as reality, rather than a mere image-maker of reality, gradually set him apart. For Artaud, dreams, thoughts and hallucinations were just as real as the outer world of the concrete. In bringing dreams and hallucinations to center stage, Artaud’s theater became, from a Jungian perspective, a theater of the unconscious.
In filmmaking, Antero Alli, playwright, poet, actor and director, is a Pied Piper of the imagistic, imaginal world, enchanting, enticing, with the mercurial, quicksilver flute of his instinctive, intuitive style. Perhaps this is especially true in The Invisible Forest. Indeed, we are introduced to the story by observing, from a not-too-distant hillside, a band of enigmatic characters walking in procession, in muted merriment and sure-footed intention. They are on a footpath leading into the forest, clothed in the dress and drama that invoke the realms of myth and magic.
Entering the forest, Alli signals to us that our encounter with the Great Unknown is at hand, the mythic journey is about to begin. Along with the merry band of characters, we too are eventually led deep into the forest where much of the story unfolds.
In fairytales, the forest can be understood as many things - an image of the unconscious, a place of testing and initiation, the realm of symbolic death. Forests embody threshold spaces where we encounter the spirits of nature as well as ghosts of the psychic, para-spiritual world. It is here in the forest that Alli’s dreamstory begins and winds itself through a rich tapestry of labyrinthine dreams, dreams within dreams, dreams that eventually carry us through to the shattering and regenerative conclusion of Alli’s cinematic opus.
At the conclusion of The Invisible Forest, all dreamthreads converge, yet bring us beyond finality or conclusion. We are led, rather, to a psycho-genesis of the mind, a place where new life and vision begin. At the end of the story, the main character, Alex, (played by Antero Alli) finds himself in the subtle-body realm of the dreamworld, that reality that is simultaneously spirit and matter, a reality that is understood and engendered by aboriginals and alchemists alike. Precipitated by several sessions with his psychotherapist trained in aboriginal dream-stalking, Alex finally meets (in the reality of the subtle-body dreamworld) the central and haunting character in all of Alex’s dreams.
Alex finally meets Antonin Artaud, or rather the guardian of Artaud’s mind.
Clody Cates as "Keeper of the Mind of Antonin Artaud"
The guardian is played by a woman (Clody Cates), seductive, fierce and fragile. From a depth psychological perspective, Alex encounters what might be understood as Artaud’s anima, that contra-sexual energy which animates and fosters a man’s creative impulse and life. Alex meets her and is ignited by the ferocity of her wisdom, an unrelenting, demanding, consuming and radiating force. One can sense this energy in Artaud's own writing about art and theater:
The belief in a fluid materiality of the soul is indispensable to the actor’s craft. To know that a passion is material, that it is subject to the plastic fluctuations of the material, makes accessible an empire of passions that extend our sovereignty.
Alli’s deft and mercurial blending of images and spontaneous, non-scripted text (with the exception of passages from Shakespeare and writings by Artaud) is supported into a level of artistic excellence by the exceptional talent and performance of every actor in the film. Worthy of special mention is the musical score written, composed and performed by Sylvi Alli (who also plays one of the Lunar Muses). At each turn in the labyrinth of images, her music reflects the pathos, mythos and mystery of The Invisible Forest.
Cedrus Monte, PhD dipl., is a Jungian Analyst, graduate of the C. G. Jung Institute in Zurich where she currently lives and practices. As a member of the Jungian training program in Zurich, the International School of Analytical Psychology (ISAPZurich), she lectures and gives workshops throughout the year. Her practice focuses on a somatic and imaginal approach to working with the unconscious.
THIS FILM REVIEWED BY AUTHOR, ERIC DAVIS
June 3, 2008.
Interview with Alli on "The Invisible Forest"
by Juanita Benedicto. April 29, '08.
'The Invisible Forest' movie site
credits, pix, clips & director's blog
Antero Alli, filmography
completed works with trailers & links


JEWELRY BY CHANEL - PATRICK MAURIÈS
Gabrielle Chanel was a woman of striking contrasts. At times, she expressed her playful and extravagant side, inspired by the sumptuously baroque style of gilt wood and stunning lacquered finishes, rococo mirrors and opulent jewelry. At other times, she practiced strict minimalism, designing severe suits and the little black dress, all within the rigorous code of black and white.
The jewelry that Gabrielle Chanel created throughout her life captured this fusion of the austere and the ostentatious. In addition, or perhaps in contrast, to the costume jewelry that she introduced to the world, she also designed fine jewelry creations, giving free reign to her imagination to devise sophisticated, exceptionally precious pieces.
Through archival images, interviews and never-before-seen documents, this book is the first to explore an intriguing facet of Gabrielle Chanel: her singular passion for jewelry. In her view, jewelry should be appreciated "with innocence, with naivety, like enjoying an apple tree in blossom along the road as we speed by in a car."
Éditions de La Martinière.


Trivia - There are a couple of scenes which I intend to include in the book that you haven't read yet. One of these deals with Melissa Lott becoming one of the wives of Joseph Smith after the events of August 1843. It was only recently that I realized Melissa got to the valley several days before Jonathan, and that Melissa's father was the un-named individual who told Mary Fielding Smith she was unprepared to travel west and would be nothing but a burden on the company. Mary predicted that she would reach the valley before this un-named individual (Cornelius Lott), and by the intervention of God, her prediction came true.
My muse originally objected to me calling the fort "the Old Fort." He was right. It was in researching the fort in response to his objection that I discovered the details about its sod construction, the damage the spring rains did to the structure, and the tales of the rodent infestations, where the movement of the rodents would cause the floors and walls to shake, there were so many of them. In the aftermath of the recent Brood X emergence (of 17-year locusts), Fairfax county experienced a striking increase in the local rodent population. So all the pieces were in place to connect the rodents with the cricket plague of May 1848.
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXX - John Hendricks
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXIX - Of Mice and Men
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXVIII - The Wagon Trail
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXVII - Salt Lake Valley
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXVI-D - Winter Quarters
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXVI-C - Iowa
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXVI-B - Eternity and Time
- Meg's Book - Chapter XXVI-A - Birthdays
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The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown, Phd, LMSW
by Becca C. Kidwell
As I get ready to write this book review, I begin to look at my background as a high school teacher and having a master’s in English education and begin to worry about what will be the response to this review and will it be good enough, and then I remember what I just read in Brené Brown’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection, and I am able to write this.
Brené Brown is a shame researcher, and in this book she explores how her work led her to embrace compassion (particularly for herself) and wholehearted living. Brené discusses the struggles she’s had with perfectionism and offers suggestions on how to let go of the expectations that we hold for ourselves and for others. She speaks about this compassion for ourselves, which leads us to be more compassionate, and loving to others. She differentiates between guilt and shame and how guilt is feeling bad about your actions while shame is feeling bad about who you are. Continue reading “Book Recommendation: The Gifts of Imperfection”


ST. THERESE OF LISIEUX
The Little Flower
Patron Saint of the TEC Movement
"My whole strength lies in prayer and sacrifice. These are my invincible arms; they can move hearts far better than words, I know it by experience."
"When we do not give up praying, confidence works miracles."
"Love is repaid by love alone."
"Be not afraid to tell Jesus that you love Him; even though it be without feeling, this is the way to oblige Him to help you, and carry you like a little child too feeble to walk."
St. Therese and the TEC Movement
On Oct. 19, 1997, the late Pope John Paul II proclaimed St. Therese of Lisieux a Doctor of the Church. In his homily on the occasion, he stated that "a convergence of doctrine and concrete experience, of truth and life, of teaching and practice...shine with particular brightness in St. Therese of Lisieux. She not only grasped and described the profound truth of love as the center and heart of the Church, but in her short life, she lived it intensely."
Noting that the insights drawn from the life of St. Therese coincide perfectly with the spiritual insights which guide the TEC Movement, the Leadership Council of the TEC Conference in 1998 placed TEC under the patronage of St. Therese. These insights reveal the close parallel between her way to the heart of God and the spiritual processes envisioned in the TEC Movement.
Because of the way in which she received everything as "grace"; because she put her relationship with Christ and her choice of love at the center of everything; because of the importance she gave to the ardent impulses of her heart on her spiritual journey; St. Therese of Lisieux is a saint who remains young despite the passing of the years. She serves as an outstanding model and guide for young Christians who now live in the third millennium.
TEC as a way to journey to the Heart of Christ--making a generous and sacrificial love the center of our journey--finds in St. Therese's "way" a living model and in her a joy-filled companion on our journey. We ask her for her intercession that we may ever be faithful companions in giving our hearts to God.
(Excerpted from the 2004 (c) TEC Conference Official Manual; ref. Section 10, pg. 49, "St. Therese of Lisieux")
TEC Conference former Executive Director Ron Reiter took this photo of
TEC's patron saint at the National Shrine of St. Therese in Darien, Ill.
during his October 2006 pilgrimage.


We have come across truly incredible content that has had a significant impact on how we think about racism and the state of our world today. Here is small portion of the great works that are out there. Most of these are freely available online but, full disclosure, for those linked to Amazon #RootCauseRacism will receive a commission from your purchase.
Whether, a blog post, a book, video, or the discovery of a previously unknown thought leader, we hope you find value in the resources provided here.
by W. E. B. Du Bois
by Ibram X. Kendi
Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning authors, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi
by Dr. Randal Pinkett
by Beverly Daniel Tatum
by Elizabeth Hinton
1619, a New York Times audio series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, that examines the long shadow of American slavery.


The focus of the journal
- Welcome to the website of the scientific journal Acta Mechatronica, which is published by © 4S go, Ltd. company.
- The journal focuses on the fields of mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in the design of products and manufacturing processes,
education in the field of mechatronics.
- The aim of the journal is to provide academic articles from the fields of mechatronics, electronic control,
system thinking, education, science and research, which are available to the general public and those with an
interest in mechatronics including students, academics and industry practitioners.
The articles offer insightful solutions to specific problems from the field of mechatronics.
The journal also promotes and provides the opportunity for young scientists and educators to publish
original research with the objective of establishing themselves as future experts in the field and acting
as a driving force of the economy and society.
- The emergence and establishment of the journal is a direct result of the European market
requirement for a specialised non-commercial oriented journal. Acta Mechatronica (AM) - International
Scientific Journal about Mechatronics is one of the few non-commercial journals with a focus on mechatronics
not only in Central Europe. The creators intend that the journal will interest and attract not only
experts from the field but also anyone who wishes to increase their knowledge of mechatronics,
research and education in this field and area.


IntelliJ Scala Plugin 05 Jul 2013
The IntelliJ Scala plugin v0.13.286 does a few things which were previously manual steps. This means that following the old documentation can lead to a few unhelpful error messages, when all you want is syntax highlighting, autocomplete and the occassional REPL support.
Assuming you start with a Gradle project using the Scala plugin and clean IntelliJ IDEA 12.1.4 install, the steps to add Scala support are:
Import Project. Select folder with parent build.gradle.
- Import project from external model
- Select whether to use the gradle wrapper or a local installation, then finish import with default settings.
- Right-click parent folder in project structure, select
Add Framework Support....
- Depending on your Scala installation, some expected folders may be missing.
And finished. If you had existing scala-compiler/scala-library global libraries, or tried following some of the older plugin documentation, then you will likely find errors such as
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: scala/reflect/internal/Trees
Please, adjust compiler library in Scala facet: no scala-compiler*.jar found.
This is just IntelliJ’s way of saying the the new way is much easier.


Introducing you today to what’s both a landmark book, and the realisation of an epic global journey by two New Zealand creatives to meet with 200 women across the world – rich and poor, black and white, educated and uneducated, famous and unknown and ask each woman five fundamental questions. What really matters to you?, What brings you happiness?, What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?, What would you change if you could?, and Which single word do you most identify with?
Their answers, alongside honest portraits by photographer Kieran E. Scott, form this almost-400 page hardcover book. I’ve been reading my copy of 200 Women slowly, dipping into one interview at a time, and the women’s answers take you through the whole gamut of the human condition. It’s an at-times painful, but ultimately massively powerful – inspiring, empowering, and real.
Along with iconic internationals such as Jane Goodall, conservation and animal welfare activist and Graca Michel, widow of Nelson Mandela and an impressive political and social activist, there are a number of New Zealand women featured in the book too – golfer and Olympian Lydia Ko, musician Kimbra, designer and fashion empire founder Karen Walker, noted NZ feminist Marilyn Waring, co-owner of beloved NZ eatery Coco’s Cantina Damaris Coulter, politician and change-maker Marama Fox, and more.
Images copyright © 2017 Kieran E. Scott
Behind the book are New Zealanders Geoff Blackwell and Ruth Hobday. Geoff and Ruth are the founders of Blackwell & Ruth, award-winning creators of international book projects for publishers in 40 countries. The duo’s books are founded on subjects that matter personally to them and books that they hope, in their own words “will add to the volume of good in the world.” Their bestselling series of cookbooks, as just one project of note, has already raised over $1 million for organisations devoted to providing meals for people in need. Give these people TV news coverage, not Don Brash.
A percentage of revenue from book sales goes to organisations nominated by the women in the book.
200 Women by Ruth Hobday, Geoff Blackwell, and Kieran Scott,
Distributed by Upstart Press, $75 RRP


Despite the hundreds of stories written about the Garden of Eden, the place where Adam and Eve call home still remains a mystery. Scripture records that God planted a garden in a place called Eden, and that he deposited Adam within it among the beautiful foliage, luscious fruit-bearing trees, and streams. Eden is associated with the human struggle to relate to the Divine Command. After receving explicit instructions not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, Adam and Eve sin and are subsequently expelled from the garden.
Instead of living from the natural growth of the garden, Adam and Eve are now required to work the land in order to survive.While other Near Eastern traditions include similiar tales, the Torah’s account is unique in holding Adam and Eve accountable for their actions. The story of Eden presents the ongoing human struggle between responding to the command of the Divine and acting through the Divine gift of Free Will.
Our Rabbis teach that the tent of the first matriarch and patriarch were open on all sides. This way, they could welcome a traveler from any direction. Genesis 18 recounts that even when God appeared before him, Abraham remained on watch, and ran toward the guests to invite and escort them to his home. Sarah was his partner serving as the biblical "Jewish mother" preparing food along with her husband.
The open tent is a symbol of Abraham's concern for all human beings. Rabbis teach that Abraham epitomizes the value of חסד, loving-kindness, to fellow human beings. Abraham and Sarah serve as a model to actively pursue opportunities to treat every human being with compassion and respect.
Our Rabbis teach that one should not rely on miracles but rather one must attempt to take control of one's life and act, rather than remaining passive in the face of a challenge. There was no greater time when the People of Israel could have used a miracle than when the Egyptians surrounded them from behind and the sea stood before them.
Only a true miracle could have saved the Jewish people. Yet, we learn the story of a man named Nachshon, who did not want to wait. He jumped into the water and only after the water was up to his head did the sea split. The courage Nachshon exhibited serves as a reminder that although miracles can take place, the brave individual must not only rely on Divine Assistance but must have wisdom to know when to take the initiative.
Many traditions have developed around the experience at Mount Sinai. The Torah teaches that the mountain was smoking and that the laws of nature changed - thunder flashed and lightening boomed - as "theophany", literally, the manifestation of God, took place. While tour companies often lead trips to the location they claim is Mount Sinai, scholars are divided on the exact location of the mountain. Perhaps the location of the mountain is insignificant.
One commentator teaches that "Sinai is not a geographical location. It is a symbol of Israel's awareness of having stood in the presence of God and having come to understand what God requires of them. Whenever a person hears the commanding voice of God and commits oneself to live by that voice, that person can be considered to be standing at Sinai."
In 1967, after 1900 years, the Jewish People regained access and control of the Western Wall. Located in the Old City of Jerusalem, this famous wall was constructed by the Roman King Herod, who expanded the Second Temple Complex in approximately 19 BCE. Although the Temple was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE, the Western Wall remained. Hours after the liberation, Israeli Yossi Gamzu wrote the lyrics to that would become the celebrated song about the Western Wall, or Kotel.
"There are men with hearts of stone, and there are stones with hearts of man".
The stones would "recount" how throughout the centuries, Jews had varying degrees of access to the site. Under Israeli control, the site never closes. People of all ages and faiths come to behold the site, offer a prayer, and place a note in one of the cracks of the stone. While we build synagogues throughout the world, they are mikdashei me'at, small temples, our attempt to create sanctified space.


Written by Reverend Dr. Frederick D. Reese and Kathy M. Walters
Heralding an unsung hero. Selma’s Self Sacrifice is a gripping tale about one of the engineers for the civil rights movement. Reverend Dr. Reese takes you to the front lines as he recalls his rays as an unrelenting force in the battles for equality through his first-hand experience. This gripping point of view tale from one of the soldiers on the front line will affect every part of your emotional palette and will serve as a friendly reminder as to the great peril many had to endure to earn rights simply given to others.
Dr. Reese takes you on a compelling journey using education and justice as cornerstones and courage as his vehicle to navigate the hostile environment that was being an outspoken African American male in the 1950s and 60s. Surviving and thriving in an environment where he had to constantly look over his shoulder, Dr. Reese carried God’s grace from the altar of the church to the desk of the educator to the very steps of Dallas County Courthouse.
Dr. Reese, who has collected every accolade from the key to the city of Selma, AL to being awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, remained humble throughout his life giving all credit, honor, and glory to God. Due to the present times being reminiscent of his of what he had gone through, he felt it was necessary to tell express his story in his own words, so that the next generation of people will be compelled to take a stand against injustice and inequality when it has become prominent, and have the courage to endure the obstacles that may come their way. Selma’s Self Sacrifice is the untold story from one of the most eloquent, inspirational and intelligent minds from this generation and one of the key figures in the progression of the civil rights movement.
SOURCE Reese Enterprises LLC.
Rod is a blogger, writer, filmmaker, photographer, daydreamer who likes to cook. Rod produces and directs the web series, CUPIC: Diary of an Investigator. He is also the editor, producer and administrator of TNC Network.


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"Fundamentals Of Stack Gas Dispersion"
( The fourth edition of the most comprehensive book on air pollution dispersion modeling )
|Now available as an E-book in PDF format for $29 ... click here. |
This is the new fourth edition of the book on dispersion modeling of continuous, buoyant air pollution plumes which takes nothing for granted. Every equation is completely derived step-by-step without any complicated or advanced mathematics. Every constraint and assumption is fully explained.
The subjects covered in the book include atmospheric turbulence and stability classes, buoyant plume rise, Gaussian dispersion calculations and modeling, time-averaged concentrations, wind velocity profiles, fumigations, trapped plumes, flare stack plumes and much more ... with a great many example calculations.
|The book has been purchased in 84 countries and is currently available in 233 libraries worldwide. It has been referenced or cited as an educational resource more than 880 times in the technical literature and on the Internet, including 34 regulatory publications of state or national governmental agencies worldwide. It has also been used as recommended reading or a textbook in 61 university courses. (See the complete list of the countries, libraries and references/citations here.)|
It is also listed in the following online sources: OpenLibrary, LibraryThing, GoodReads, Citeulike, Wageningen University Library, Internet Archive and ResearchGate
Readers of the earlier editions have enjoyed the clear and concise development of air pollutant dispersion fundamentals. The fourth edition, published in 2005, is even better. Here is what some readers have said about the book:
James Westbrook, Certified Consulting Meteorologist:|
"Your book is a 'must have' for air dispersion modelers. My staff and I will refer to it often."
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"I believe this book is a useful reference and plan to have it at work in the frequently consulted dispersion modeling section of my bookshelf."
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"I teach a class at Monash University ... and I am very excited to come across your book. I have recommended your book to my class as another reference for further reading."
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About the Author
Milton R. Beychok is a retired chemical engineer currently living in Newport Beach, California, USA. His professional career included 20 years with the Fluor Engineering and Construction Corporation managing the process design and commissioning of petroleum refineries as well as natural gas processing plants and petrochemical plants.
That was then followed by somewhat more than 25 years of independent consulting, primarily in the fields of environmental technology and design.
He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and a long-time Fellow member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Other books and major reports:
- Aqueous Wastes From Petroleum And Petrochemical Plants, John Wiley & Sons, New York and London, 1967, LCN 67019834
- Process And Environmental Technology For Producing SNG And Liquid Fuels, EPA/2-75-011, United States Environmental Protection Agency, May 1975
- Comparative Economics Of Advanced Regenerable Flue Gas Desulfurization Processes, EPRI CS-1381, Electric Power Research Institute, March 1980
Other representative publications:
- "A Data Base of Dioxin and Furan Emissions From Municipal Refuse Incinerators", Atmospheric Environment, January 1987
- "Coal Gasification and the Phenosolvan Process", American Chemical Society 168th National Meeting, Atlantic City, September 1974
- "Coping with SO2", Chemical Engineering, October 21, 1974
Click here to request a free copy of the ''Air Dispersion Modeling Terminology" technical article.
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January 30, 2015
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Chief Raymond is a coach for veterans, public speaker, recruiter, and career development expert and has rewritten this book from start to finish tweaking the text with new perspectives, lessons learned on today’s approach to finding that role that is a mission that matters.
The first edition and this newly revised 2nd edition is written for veterans active, reserves, retirees and their family members who want to achieve a high level of success when you do the work that is written on these pages.


In partnership with the national literacy organization, Children’s Reading Connection (CRC), Ithaca Children’s Garden (ICG) has brought the book “All Colors of the Earth”, written by Sheila Hamanaka, to life through banners fixed along the Story Walk that begins behind the Bulb Labyrinth Memorial Garden at ICG’s north entrance.
This story celebrates the colors of children through the colors of love, beauty, and acceptance found all around us in nature. This is the first time this book has been used in this way to engage children, families, and readers.
Child development research shows the importance of using varied and rich words when talking to newborn babies and young children. This simple act can have vast impacts on that child’s literacy and intellectual growth for the rest of their life.
Brigid Hubberman of the CRC remarked, “This book is a celebration of all our interconnectedness. Everyone can see themselves in this book and it is this through that connection with the earth that we are better able to open our eyes and truly see we are woven together – what happens to each of us directly, happens to all of us indirectly.”
Many children’s gardens include literacy elements in their design. What makes this unique is the community accessibility to the book itself. There is a multiplying effect of the book’s impact to experience a story and share a story with others without having to own the book. Here we find synergy between literacy in landscape.
The combination of words, artwork and nature amplify each other. The book’s message helps illustrate ICG’s commitment to the values of diversity and equitable inclusion for all. ICG’s Executive Director, Erin Marteal, says, “We hope this exquisite children’s book, brought to life in the landscape in this unique way, will be a reminder of the beauty in celebrating diversity, both in the human world, and in the natural world, of which we are all part. We hope it helps illustrate that everyone is welcome here at ICG, in addition to being an enjoyable reading experience for visitors to ICG.”
For more information about the Walk-a-Long-Story installation, please contact Sophie at firstname.lastname@example.org or 607-319-4203.


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Laurie Berkner LIVE!
Bestselling, award-winning children's recording artist Laurie Berkner is widely recognized as the uncrowned queen of children’s music. Laurie's albums, released on her own label, have been best sellers on a chart typically dominated by movie soundtracks and major label compilations. Her debut DVD, which went quadruple platinum, was the first-ever indie children’s music DVD to enter Billboard’s Top Music Video chart at #1. Laurie’s twelfth album, Laurie Berkner: the Dance Remixes, was released in September 2017.
A longtime fixture on TV’s Nick Jr. and Sprout channels, Laurie was the first recording artist to ever appear in a music video interstitial on Nick Jr. and was a beloved presence on Jack’s Big Music Show. Laurie’s music videos now appear regularly on NBCUniversal’s Universal Kids channel.
Laurie has written the music and lyrics for three Off-Broadway children's musicals produced by New York City Children’s Theater: Wanda's Monster (2013), The Amazing Adventures of Harvey and the Princess (2014), and Interstellar Cinderella, which debuted in November 2017.
Between spring 2017 and summer 2018, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers is publishing a series of three picture books with Laurie, each based on one of her songs. We Are the Dinosaurs was released in March 2017, Pillowland in was released in November 2017, and Monster Boogie is set for publication in July 2018.Location: Peoria River Front Association


To receive CE Credit for all books listed here, please submit the following to your Volunteer Supervisor:
- After reading the book, write a summary of the plot line and major events that happened in the life of the author and the events and people that impacted their life both negatively and positively.
- Let us know what you learned! How will you take the information in this book and apply it to your advocacy?
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer
A Child Called It tells the story of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. Written by the child himself, Dave Pelzer chronicles how he was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it". CE Credits: 3 hours
Educated by Tara Westover
Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen the first time she set foot in a classroom. When her brother got himself into college, Tara decided to try a new kind of life. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Harvard and to Cambridge University. Only then would she wonder if she'd traveled too far, if there was still a way home. CE Credits: 4 hours
The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore
Two kids named Wes Moore were born blocks apart within a year of each other. Both grew up fatherless in similar Baltimore neighborhoods and had difficult childhoods; both ran into trouble with the police. How, then, did one grow up to be a Rhodes Scholar, decorated veteran, White House Fellow, and business leader, while the other ended up a convicted murderer serving a life sentence? In alternating narratives that take readers from heart-wrenching losses to surprising redemption, The Other Wes Moore tells the story of a generation of boys trying to find their way in a hostile world. CE Credits: 5 hours
Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Three Little Words takes you through the inspiring true story of the tumultuous nine years Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent in the foster care system, and how she triumphed over painful memories and real-life horrors to ultimately find her own voice. CE Credits: 4 hours


"Chanakya Speaks" Language English/HindiThe Seven Pillars for Business Success" Special Features - Authors Note, Directors Cut, Producers Vision, 7 Pillar HandbookWorld’s first management film based on Chanakya’s teachings "Chanakya Speaks - The Seven Pillars for Business Success" - is an attempt to simplify the teachings of Chanakya from the Arthashastra, and make them relevant for today’s aspiring leaders in business and life. One of the 'Construct for Governance' in the book Kautilya’s Arthashastra is called 'The Saptangas' - meaning “The Seven Pillars for a Successful Kingdom”. For the first time in History, The Seven Pillars will be unveiled to the world through an entertaining yet powerfully educating Film for Business success. Chanakya’s teachingsChanakya Speaks is directed by Vasudevan Srinivasan, the story revolves around the quest of a young business executive trying to rediscover Chanakya's Teachings. Mentored by his quirky "boss"' he discovers Chanakya's Seven Pillars Construct (Model) and sets upon a journey to apply the learning for the growth of his organization and betterment of his own life. In this interesting journey he makes opportunity to meet face to face with some of India's most successful leaders in business and otherwise: Mr. Narayana Murthy (Chairman Emeritus, Infosys Ltd.); Dr. Santrupt Misra (Director-Group HR, CEO-Carbon Black Business, Aditya Birla Group); Vinita Bali (Managing Director, Britannia Industries Ltd.); Subroto Bagchi (Chairman, MindTree Ltd.); Raamdeo Agrawal (Joint Managing Director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.) and D. Sivanandhan (Director General of Police (Retd.), Maharashtra). He realises that Chanakyas teachings are still very relevant and pertinent in the current business context both in letter and spirit' helping him to set a new direction for himself and for his company.


THE THINGS YOU'RE GONNA WANT TO KNOW NOW, NOT LATER
Illustrated version of our popular Being Newly Wed book. Being Newly Wed is filled with words of encouragement and simple advice for newly married couples. Topics include: slowing down and enjoying each other, choosing your battles and having patience. This book makes a great wedding gift.
- 8.5 x 5.5"
- 48 pages
- Bound with durable, high quality silver double-loop wire-o
- Printed on bright white 130# uncoated cover stock.
- Printed and manufactured in U.S.A.
50 Page 8.5x5.5" wire-o book on heavy-weight uncoated cover stock.


In the realm of entertainment and storytelling, few mediums have captivated audiences worldwide as effectively as Japanese manga comics. These graphic novels, often accompanied by vibrant artwork and imaginative narratives, have gained immense popularity not only in Japan but also across the globe. In this article, we will delve into the rich and diverse world of Japanese manga, exploring its origins, genres, global impact, and much more.
Understanding the Origins of Japanese Manga
Japanese manga, which translates to “whimsical pictures,” has a long and storied history dating back to the 12th century. However, it wasn’t until the 18th century that it began to take its recognizable form. Early iterations of manga were often used to depict religious stories and political satire. The modern manga style we know today started to emerge in the late 19th century and early 20th century.
The Pioneers of Manga
- Hokusai and His Influence: Katsushika Hokusai, a renowned ukiyo-e artist, is often considered one of the pioneers of manga. His iconic woodblock print series, “Hokusai Manga,” featured a diverse collection of sketches, setting the stage for the evolution of the art form.
- Osamu Tezuka – The God of Manga: Osamu Tezuka, often referred to as the “God of Manga,” revolutionized the industry with his character-driven stories and innovative panel layouts. His creation, Astro Boy, became a global sensation and solidified manga’s position in pop culture.
Diverse Genres and Themes
Manga encompasses a wide array of genres, making it accessible to readers of all tastes and preferences. From action-packed shonen manga to heartwarming shojo stories, there’s something for everyone. Some popular genres include:
Shonen manga targets a young male audience and is characterized by thrilling adventures, intense battles, and coming-of-age themes. Titles like “Naruto” and “One Piece” have garnered massive followings worldwide.
Shojo manga, on the other hand, is geared towards young female readers and often explores themes of romance, friendship, and self-discovery. Classics like “Sailor Moon” and “Fruits Basket” have left an indelible mark on the genre.
Seinen manga caters to an older male audience, featuring mature themes, complex characters, and intricate storytelling. Works like “Berserk” and “Monster” exemplify the depth of this genre.
Josei manga is the counterpart to seinen, targeting older female readers with realistic and often emotionally charged narratives. “Nana” and “Honey and Clover” are standout examples.
Global Impact and Influence
The influence of Japanese manga extends far beyond its home country. It has inspired countless artists, writers, and filmmakers worldwide, leading to adaptations in various forms of media. The unique blend of art and storytelling has given rise to an international fanbase and conventions dedicated solely to manga and anime.
Manga and Anime
Manga often serves as the source material for anime series and films. This synergy between the two mediums has led to iconic adaptations like “Dragon Ball,” “Attack on Titan,” and “My Hero Academia.”
Manga conventions and fan gatherings have popularized cosplay culture, where enthusiasts dress up as their favorite manga and anime characters. It’s a testament to the deep connection fans have with these stories.
The Artistry of Manga
One of the distinguishing features of manga is its intricate artwork. Manga artists, known as mangaka, pour their creativity and talent into every panel. The black-and-white format allows for a focus on detail and expression, making each frame a work of art in itself.
Japanese manga comics have transcended cultural boundaries and continue to capture the hearts of readers worldwide. With its diverse genres, captivating narratives, and stunning artwork, manga remains an influential force in the world of entertainment. Whether you’re an avid reader or new to the medium, there’s a manga series waiting to transport you to new worlds of imagination.
- What is the difference between manga and anime? Manga refers to Japanese graphic novels, while anime is animated TV or film adaptations of manga or original works.
- Who is the most famous manga artist of all time? Osamu Tezuka, often called the “God of Manga,” holds that title for his groundbreaking contributions.
- Are there any famous non-Japanese manga artists? Yes, several non-Japanese artists have gained recognition in the manga industry, demonstrating the global appeal of the medium.
- How do I start reading manga if I’m new to it? You can begin by exploring popular titles in genres that interest you and gradually expanding your reading list.
- What is the significance of manga conventions? Manga conventions provide a space for fans to connect, celebrate their favorite series, and showcase their creativity through cosplay and fan art.


Happy 2021! The new year finally arrived, and it came with renewed hope, ideas, and goals. But it didn’t feel right to start the year without sharing my favorite books from the past six months. In august I went through a reading slump, and it was wonderful. I finished the year understanding myself better as a reader, and discovering new favorite books and authors.
In the past six months I found two new favorite books: Catch and Kill: lies, spies and a conspiracy to protect predators and The Stranger [L’étranger]. I loved the way Ronan Farrow talked about the serial abuse culture in Hollywood, and the way predators managed to silence victims and journalists. Even though it is fiction, L’étranger is not less disturbing; it makes you think and reflect on the way we talk about and judge other people. No wonder Albert Camus won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
One of my favorite authors released a new book last year. Elena Ferrante’s The Lying Life of Adults [La vita bugiarda degli adulti] is exactly what you expect from her. It is a beautiful narrative set in Naples with flawed and complex characters, and that explores how complicated relationships with family and friends are. Another author I love is Virginia Woolf, and her novel Flush was as delightful as I imagined; it is calming and easy to read, perfect for when you need some escapism.
But sometimes we need to be reminded of what is happening now, and that’s what The Hate Machine [A máquina do ódio: notas de uma repórter sobre fake news e violência digital] by Patrícia Campos Mello did. In this book, the journalist recalls the hate campaign she suffered in 2019, as well as some tactics authoritarian governments use to suppress the media.
The longest book I read last year was The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan. The 1963 research might be considered dated, but it is still very important. A lot of the things Friedan explores in the book still happens today, or we can see echoes of them everywhere. This classic is perfect for any feminist or people interested in the movement; it helps understand how important it is.
A classic that I didn’t enjoy as much was The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, but I’m still proud of reading it. I bought this book over five years ago and felt intimidated by it until I read the first page. A bestseller I actually liked was To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee; definitely worth the hype.
How was your year when it comes to reading? Did you find a new favorite book? I always accept recommendations!


Backyard: Reflections of Home & Belonging in the East End is a story collecting project that explores the importance of oral history within the Afro-Caribbean community.
The archive takes the form of an audio portrait of a people, place and time; featuring a variety voices and perspectives from the heart of London.
Public Launch Event (All Welcome)
Yurt Cafe, St Katharine’s Precinct, 2 Butcher Row, London E14 8DS, Tel: 0300 111 1147
7pm-9pm, 20 October 2016
Website goes live 25th October 2016
Resonance 104.4 FM broadcast
8pm-9pm, Tues 25th October
9am-10am, Wed 26th October
This is a Nomad Projects & Off The Wall Players commission.
Image courtesy of Tower Hamlets local History Library and Archive


Unser Naturpark Erzgebirge / Vogtland
Our Erzgebirge/Vogtland Nature Park. Weiss-Grün Series on Saxon history and regional culture (no. 12). Published by the Zweckverband Naturpark "Erzgebirge / Vogtland", Dresden 1997. 108 pages. ISBN 3-929048-83-3, €10.00
Illustrated with colour images and photographs, this book introduces local residents and visitors to the sights of the nature park and presents interesting information about the habitat of rare animals and plants.
You can obtain this publication from the nature park’s head office in Schlettau and its field offices in the Vogtland and Pobershau (see Contact).


Professional hypnosis is a first line intervention for many medical conditions and the research shows medical patients respond to hypnotic suggestion with health, healing and hope. This book is your guide to specific applications of hypnosis with a variety of medical conditions. Its purpose is to help you help others, by effectively providing solutions to support success in medical treatment and to promote healing through hypnosis.
In this book you will learn: An eight-step process for pain control, How to integrate proven strategies, like Autogenic Training, into medical hypnosis, How to structure suggestions for medical conditions, Specific visualizations for cancer patients, How to utilize hypnotic phenomena, like time distortion, to help patients manage difficult medical procedures, Techniques for managing depression, fear and anxiety among medical patients, and How to market services to medical clients and build medical referrals.
Richard K. Nongard is a Certified Professional Hypnotist.


How to Start a Money Making Blog Guide & Workbook (Fully Editable & Printable)
Have you always wanted to start your own blog but just didn’t know how to do it? Or are you looking for a business idea for a side hustle or a way to bring in extra income?
How to Start a Money Making Blog Guide & Workbook will guide you through step by step how to start your own blog that can bring in an income.
This guide & workbook will take you through the foundations of starting a blog – deciding what to blog about, narrowing down your blogging niche, coming up with a blog name, determining your target audience and more.
Once you have the foundations for your blog, it will walk you through how to buy hosting for your blog, how to set up your blog, select a theme for your blog, create your blog pages and posts and more.
The last module covers all the ways bloggers make money, including affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display advertising, and creating and selling your own products.
This Guide & Workbook is fully editable, so you can edit this on your computer with your own ideas and notes. You can also print it out and use it as a printable too.


Use this page to quickly search the following online libraries.
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The Free Library
Since 2003, The Free Library has offered free, full-text versions of classic literary works from hundreds of celebrated authors, whose biographies, images, and famous quotations can also be found on the site.
The EServer Technical Communication Library is an open access index of published works available online for professional, scientific and technical communicators (such as technical writers).
The federated vertical search portal scitopia.org was created through the imagination and collaboration of 15 leading science and technology societies. Search over 3 million documents, plus patents and government data. Fifteen societies spanning 150 years of sci-tech scholarship help you with your queries.


Building on the Past: Saving Historic New Orleans (PRC book)
$45.00 – $50.00
Don’t call it the city that care forgot. Passionate residents of New Orleans have come up with innovative ways to rescue, restore and preserve the historic architecture that creates this city’s singular sense of place. Published by the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, Building on the Past: Saving Historic New Orleans chronicles modern efforts to save the soul of a 300-year-old city and ensure its bright future honors its rich past.
Told through a series of inspiring building profiles and gripping narratives, this book shares the stories of the people behind the places and their journeys to preserve the history as well as the bricks and mortar. Each chapter explores the methods and tools that preservationists use today to make projects successful, including historic tax credits, preservation easements and grassroots community efforts. Lessons learned from these often-complex restoration projects can serve as role models for preservation efforts across the nation.
The buildings profiled here run the gamut, from modest shotgun homes where some of New Orleans’ earliest jazz musicians lived, to a trio of pre-Civil War buildings that were blighted and barely standing before they were transformed into chic new apartments, to the $51 million restoration of the Saenger Theatre after Hurricane Katrina.
To underscore the urgency of historic preservation, the book includes a chapter on important buildings that were not saved from the wrecking ball. These obituaries of lost buildings were written by John Pope, one of the most celebrated obituary writers in the United States.
Bringing it all to life is gorgeous architectural photography by award-winning photojournalist Chris Granger. Together, these photos and stories show how the act of restoring a building can transform a neighborhood and usher a historic city into the future.
Susan Langenhennig is the editor of Preservation in Print, the monthly magazine of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, and the PRC’s communications director. John Pope, who has been a reporter in New Orleans since 1973, was a member of The Times-Picayune team that won two Pulitzer Prizes for coverage of Hurricane Katrina. Danielle Del Sol has been executive director of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans since 2018. Prior to that, she was editor of Preservation in Print. An award-winning photojournalist, Chris Granger is a staff photographer for The Times-Picayune|New Orleans Advocate.
Hardcover | 8.875” x 11.75” | 192 pages | ISBN: 978-0-9773-1650-2 | Published by the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans


The goal of the DIS library program is to ensure that students develop the ability to find and use information and to become lifelong learners and effective users of ideas and information. The library provides access to an information-rich collection of print, technologies, and research information, so that all DIS students have the opportunity to acquire:
- Reading Literacy: to perform as an avid and capable reader
- Technology Literacy: to be a skilled user of technology tools; to use technology to enhance learning.
- Information Literacy: to be an organized investigator, a critical and creative thinker, an effective communicator, and a responsible information user.
The library is open Tuesday-Friday from 8:00am - 11:00am and from 11:45am - 3:00pm. Students are welcome in the library before school, at break, and during lunchtime, in addition to times when their teachers deem it appropriate.
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