IMAGE RESOURCES @ UC DAVIS
Finding quality images often requires utilizing multiple sources and databases. There are no one-stop shopping sources unfortunately, however there are some very good resources here at UCD that should help you avoid having to aimlessly troll the web. This is not a comprehensive list! Think of it as a good place to start.
VISUAL RESOURCES FACILITY RESOURCES
• Visual Resources Facility Image Database (images.ucdavis.edu)
• You will not need login or password to access our catalog within Art network or on campus but you do need a login from home to access images
• CONTENT: analog and digital images produced for instruction and research in the department. Developed from our slide collection (ca. 230,000 slides); we currently have ca. 23,000 digital images
• Large jpegs available to those who register (2048). Medium sized jpeg (800 pixels or powerpoint sized)
• Image and PDF Scanning Request Forms online
In addition to image resources, the VRF also has:
• Complete collection of Department MA Theses
• Thieme-Becker (Lexicon of artists) (in German)
• Benezit (Dictionary of painters, sculptor, printers) (in French)
• Style manuals, dictionaries
• Scanning equipment and a circulating digital camera if you need one for a research trip. And PLEASE consider sharing your digital image files from research trips or travels with the VRF -- we would love to add them to the database and share them with the rest of the Art and Art History community.
• And take a look at our blog -- Cropped. We use our blog to post new image resources (databases, apps, etc.) as we find them.
DAN'S DIGITAL IMAGES FINDING AID PAGE
• Dan Goldstein (Art and Art History llibrarian at Shields) has put together a nice list of licensed and non-licensed image resources. Many, but not all, of the resources I list below are on his finding aids page.
RESOURCES LICENSED THROUGH SHIELDS LIBRARY OR RESTRICTED TO CAMPUS DOMAIN
• Because it is a licensed resource, you must access ARTstor within the campus IP or via . For off-campus access, first register with ARTstor from a computer on campus. Then, you may login from off campus with your ARTstor ID by going directly to www.artstor.org. Or, you may use the VPN or the Proxy Server.
• Must login every 120 days from campus to keep this account active
• Technical Requirements: have to have your computer set-up for ARTstor to have success. ARTstor can be fickle so be patient. REQUIRED: Flash-Player, latest version of Java, popup blockers allowed for ARTstor, enabled cookies -- you can find all of this on the ARTstor System Requirements page under the Help button, plus links to download flash, java and troubleshooting tips
• CONTENT: broad – humanities, especially art, but hoping to broaden out to include scientific material. Fine art, architecture, decorative arts, material culture
• Image files 400 or 1024 pixels. Most are sized at 1024 but the size is determined by the contributor and what they are willing to share.
• Quick Time Files -- identified as QTVR
• Images for Academic Publishing -- identified as IAP. Publication quality images that are made available for academic publications. NOTE: IAP does not release you from your obligation to obtain permission from copyright owner.
• You can make collections of images to post online and share.
• OIV -- ARTstor's offline image viewer
Grove Dictionary of Art / Oxford Art Online
• CONTENT: Grove Dictionary of Art is bundled with other reference tools now: Oxford Companion to Western Art, Encyclopedia of Aesthetics and the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms
• Can search articles, bibliographies, biographies and images. Articles, biographies and bibliographies may be linked to related content when available. Also linked to UC Links which can take you directly to online source in Melvyl.
• Citation help
• IMAGE CONTENT: over 6,000 images available.
• Image search separate for text search (you can retrieve images the other way but if you want to search for images more systematically, in more refined ways, use the “Search for Images Only” box or click on Images in top menu.
• Image file size varies: ca. 600-1000 pixels
CAMIO (Catalog of Art Museum Images Online) from OCLC
• CONTENT: 95,000 high quality art images. Showcases fine and decorative art – photography, painting, sculpture, prints, drawings, decorative arts, costume – from major American museums. Some audio and video
• Image file size: 1800 pixels, 72 dpi, jpeg
• Excellent image quality and data content – museums are the contributors so content comes directly from the source
• Can make collections ( “Favorites”)
• Can select and download image details
• The online catalog for UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design Visual Resources Center
• CONTENT: over 65,000 digital images derived from the instruction and research needs of UCB ED faculty and graduate students
IMAGE RESOURCES NOT LICENSED OR FREE
• Online resource (images, bibliographies, discussion forum, jobs etc.) for scholars, architects, urban designers etc. working on Islamic architecture
• Login and password required but images are free
• CONTENT: excellent source Islamic architecture
• Image files: powerpoint size jpegs
AICT (Art Images for College Teaching)
• Copy images fall within public domain or photographed by AICT producer Allan Kohl. Please see About page for notes of citation.
• CONTENT: Primarily Western materials from Ancient to Modern. Some Non-Western content.
Library of Congress, Digital Collections
• Can access very high-resolution images (TIFFs)
• CONTENT: LC's rare collections, Prints & Photographs (excellent!), historic newspapers, American History & Culture (posters, Americana etc.) etc.
• Prints & Photographs division has remarkable material: Farm Security Administration negatives and prints, Carnegie survey of Architecture of the South, Civil War photos, cartoon prints, WPA posters etc.
Europeana : think culture
• CONTENT: 6 million digital items, including images (Paintings, drawings, maps, photos), texts, sounds and vidoes. Sources include major and small European museums, archves, libraries and AV collections.
• CONTENT: fine art, decorative arts, archaeology, ethnology and historical photographs. JOCONDE is a union catalog of French art museums.
• In French. Content is also shared with Europeana (above) if the language is a barrier.


Inputs and Outputs in this module library are labelled in a consistent way so as to make interfacing them easy to understand. The chart below defines all of the standard Audulus input and output signal ranges that you will find in the Module Library.
Interfacing these signals is easy. Hz outputs go to Hz inputs. Gate outputs to gate inputs. Modulation outputs to modulation inputs, and so on.
Audulus does not distinguish between audio and control signals. However, there are conventions for the ranges of each signal type.
In the Module Library under
Utilities -> Translation you will find all sorts of mini-modules that translate one signal type into another.
There are 4 general types of signals used in the Module Library:
Each signal type is associated with one or more input or output. Below is an overview of each general type as well as a more detailed breakdown of each signal type.
Input/Outputs: Audio, Left/Right
Audio signals are the sounds that pass through and out of Audulus. Audio can come from an external instrument or can be created from within Audulus using oscillators, noise sources, and other sound-generating modules.
Audio signals have both a positive and negative component. Audio output cannot exceed the -1 to 1 maximum range. Larger values will be clipped, causing distortion.
Input/Outputs: Modulation, Gate, Envelope, Knob
Modulation signals are control signals. They can control a filter's cutoff, advance a sequencer step, trigger an envelope, and much more.
All of the knobs in the module library work in a 0 to 1 range so that they can interface with any modulation signal directly. Because of this, they are also often interchangeable with one another. However, modules expecting gate signals will only trigger properly with a gate input.
Input/Outputs: Number, Inverse, Any Signal, Degrees, High/Low, Hz, Radians
Number signals can have specific or non-specific ranges. They can act as control signals, but they are not interchangable with modulation signals.
In general, do not connect number signals to any audio, modulation, or octave inputs. Doing so can cause a painful spike in volume or pitch.
The Octave signal in Audulus is a linearized pitch scale centered at 0 at a specific reference pitch. The default reference pitch is A = 440Hz. Every integer is an octave above or below the reference pitch.
Below is an example of a chromatic scale one octave above and one octave below the reference pitch. It also shows the intervals of the reference pitch to the maximum 4 and the minimum -4. The standard number of intervals in an octave is 12, but you can divide it up more to access microtones.
Note | Octave Signal
:------------- | :------------- |
A8 = 7050Hz |
A7 = 3520Hz |
A6 = 1760Hz |
1 + 1/12
A5 = 880Hz |
A4 = 440Hz |
A3 = 220Hz |
-1 - 1/12
A2 = 110Hz |
A1 = 55Hz |
A0 = 22.5Hz |
Below is a chart of the input-output abbreviations. The label is the one-letter or symbol abbreviation at the middle of the input or output. Some labels have lights associated with them. The definition is what the label refers to. The range is the set of expected input-output values. The notes are brief explanations of the signal type and what they do.
||Number signals are non-specific numbers . Often used for counting.|
||This indicator is used to show that the output is an inverted version of an adjacent signal, and is usually placed to the left of the uninverted signal.|
||This symbol is used for inputs and outputs with non-specific signals. Often found on switch and routing modules.|
||Keep your audio signals in the -1 to 1 range to prevent hard clipping.|
||Useful for indicating phase relationships.|
||Often used to modulate oscillator volume and filter cutoff.|
||Gate signals are on/off signals that act mostly as switches and triggers. Logic expressions and other nodes that react to gates generally react to the rising edge of the gate - the moment the gate changes from low
||Used to set upper and lower limits or signals or to indicate a relationship between two output signals.|
||Hz values are generally used for directly entering precise values for filters, oscillators, or clocks.|
||Knobs are kept 0-1 to interface easily with Modulation (m) signals. When their range needs to be translated, this is done inside the module with math or one of the knob modules.|
||Stereo audio signals are denoted by the letters L/R. You do not have to use them as stereo signals, but if you connect L to L and R to R, you can be assured of proper stereo imaging.|
||Modulation signals are all 0 to 1 so that they interface easily with the knobs in this library, which are all also 0 to 1. LFOs and envelopes are examples of modulation signals. When a knob's range needs to be translated, it is done so inside the module, rather than directly setting the range of the knob's min and max values.|
||The Octave signal is a linear pitch scale that allows for simple arithmetic transposing. 0 represents the reference pitch, which is defaulted to A = 440Hz. A signal of 1 is one octave above the reference pitch, and -1 is one octave below the reference pitch. Chromatic notes are accessible in steps of 1/12. Microtonal notes are available in steps of 1/24 and above.|
||The Phasor node outputs Radians. Useful in trigonometric functions.|


When the highest-grossing comedy, “9 to 5,” starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman and Lily Tomlin, exploded on the cinema screens in 1980, the laughs hid a serious message about women in the office. “Still Working 9 to 5” explores why workplace inequality 40 years later was never a laughing matter.
“Still Working 9 to 5” examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the classic seminal comedy, “9 to 5,” starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman.
The documentary opens with the deconstruction of the original “9 to 5” film and why it shone a light on gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace in the late 1970s. We discover how the concept for the film rose out of the women’s movement and Jane Fonda’s close friendship with fellow activist Karen Nussbaum and how, in 1973, Karen, along with her friend Ellen Cassedy, established the 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women, after experiencing many workplace indignities. We explore the seminal history of the organization, hosting informal get-togethers for female office workers who, during lunch breaks, shared their experiences of sexual harassment by male co-workers and bosses; low wages, degrading job tasks and being overlooked for deserved promotions. Such workplace indignities (rarely experienced by men) needed to be addressed, and the women who frequented these meetings finally had an opportunity to brainstorm together on ways to create change without jeopardizing their careers.
The Song “Still Working 9 to 5” showcases the clever use of comedy realized in “9 to 5,” to highlight these workplaces indignities, while making the movie palatable to a wide audience, including the kind of men at the time who dismissed the film as harmless entertainment. We follow how women on the other hand, finally seeing themselves reflected on screen, supported one another to fight sexism, stood up for themselves, and drew on new-found confidence and courage to st and up to ‘the boss,’ to fight for long-lasting change in their workplaces. We look at how Dolly Parton’s much-loved feminist anthem, “9 to 5,” trumpeted the film’s arrival and crystallized the working women’s message.
The documentary explores how the success of the original film spawned several “9 to 5” incarnations over the decades. The TV version of the 1980s lasted 85 episodes and starred the Emmy-nominated Rita Moreno, Rachel Dennison (Dolly’s sister), Valerie Curtin, and Sally Struthers. We discover that, although the 9 to 5 Association was originally involved in the development of the series, they became disillusioned with its deviation from the core message of female empowerment and felt it had become just another silly sitcom. In 2009, “9 to 5, The Musical” opened on Broadway with an all-star cast including Allison Janney, closing after only five months. We follow these ups and downs of the “9 to 5” franchise, mirroring in many ways the ups and downs of women’s fight for equal rights. We interview many of the cast and crew, as they use their sense of humor to tell of their behind-the-scenes observations and experiences. And, as the story continues in 2019, we film the opening (in London) of the latest production of the musical, as its dialogue and scenes are altered to reflect contemporary feminism, MeToo and Times Up, and discover the reactions of a new generation.
“Still Working 9 to 5” examines the correlation between what the original film began as – a cultural inflection point, and the subsequent evolution of the women’s movement. We explore the history of the Equal Rights Amendment, harassment in the workplace, pay gap, sexism, and discrimination, and interweave “9 to 5” and it’s various incarnations to debate its evolution over the last 40 years by speaking to writers, feminists and everyday people with their own workplace experiences. As “9 to 5” continues to resonate as a touchstone of classic feminist entertainment and inspiration, “Still Working 9 to 5” brings to life with colorful and comedic observations, why the film is as relevant today as the year it lit up the box office four decades ago.


My Guiding Philosophy
The spiral represents a life long journey, direction and progress, starting at the most divine center and drawing upon the energy of the cosmos. It is a symbol of evolution, self-transformation and the everlasting search for knowledge and wisdom. Within the continuous spiral, we are all of what we experience, transforming each moment into the next, accepting all that was and expanding outward and upward in our evolution. The spiral allows for perspective as our vantage point changes and we surrender to the awareness that we are both connected and separate.
The dolphin delights all of our senses and brings healing energies to mind, body, and spirit. The dolphin is a playful spirit, a symbol of our limitless possibilities. The gentle nature of the dolphin looks for the good in everyone and strives to bring about a peaceful existence. This beautiful creature is protective and an ally of those stranded at sea, known for their willingness to guide one to safety. With strong moral conviction and self-confidence, the dolphin reminds us to speak our minds and stand our ground rather than hide our true selves.
On a most personal level, when these symbols combine, we come together on our path toward transformation, becoming and accepting who we are meant to be. The dolphin brings playfulness, protection, and great caring as we climb the spiral, embrace the journey and transcend. Much like the stories of Delphinus, the constellation belonging to the Heavenly Waters family of constellations, these images represent union of the dolphin and the cosmos.
"…And the night was filled with magic, as they bid the sea goodbye, swam into the heavens and they stayed up in the sky, and all the island people when they wish upon a star, see the dolphin and the jolly mon who tell them where they are.” - Jimmy Buffet, immortal poet of the cosmos.


Whilst tidying at home and checking what sparked our joy (Marie Kondo..), we found ourselves thinking back to our childhood and keeping those artefacts that remind us of those memories.
The children’s book The Magic Paintbrush came up as something that we remembered but didn’t have and so thanks to Ebay, we were able to track a copy down and indulged in the story once again.
It was one of very few books we found (growing up in the United Kingdom) that featured people like us (as the story was set in China) and so we took more interest and were drawn further in by the creative nature of the plot – a magic paintbrush gifted to a boy with a heart of gold (not the physical kind).
Great morals for sure, but we just wanted a paintbrush that did the same as the one in the book – anything painted with it came to life! Check some select shots from the book and whilst we had neither the time to copy the text or energy to check for copyright issues, we did ask ChatGPT to give us a version of it – read below and enjoy!
A Story by ChatGPT, similar to The Magic Paintbrush…
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled amidst rolling hills, lived a young girl named Mei. Mei possessed a remarkable talent for painting. Her brushstrokes were filled with life, and her colors danced across the canvas, capturing the beauty of the world around her. But Mei’s family was poor, and they could not afford art supplies for her to pursue her passion.
One day, while Mei was wandering through the forest, she stumbled upon an old, weathered paintbrush lying under a mystical cherry blossom tree. It had an air of enchantment about it. Curiosity taking hold, Mei picked it up, feeling a tingling sensation run through her fingers.
To her astonishment, as soon as she held the paintbrush in her hand, the bristles glowed with a soft, golden light. Mei’s heart filled with excitement as she realized she had stumbled upon a magic paintbrush.
Eager to explore its powers, Mei dipped the brush into a pot of vibrant blue paint and gently swept it across an empty canvas. Instantly, the paint transformed into a real, flowing river. Mei gasped in awe as she witnessed her creation come to life.
Overjoyed with her newfound gift, Mei ventured further into the forest, using the magic paintbrush to bring scenes of wonder and delight to life. With each stroke, she created lush forests, majestic mountains, and breathtaking sunsets. The villagers marveled at Mei’s creations, unable to believe their eyes.
Word of Mei’s magical artistry spread far and wide. One day, a wealthy merchant heard tales of the girl who could paint miracles. Determined to possess such a treasure for himself, he invited Mei to his grand mansion, promising riches beyond her wildest dreams.
Intrigued yet wary, Mei accepted the merchant’s invitation. As she stood before his vast collection of treasures, the merchant demanded that she use her magic paintbrush to bring him endless wealth and luxury.
But Mei, recognizing the importance of art and the genuine love that her paintings brought to the world, refused to use her gift for greed. Instead, she dipped her brush into radiant gold paint and painted a beautiful scene of harmony and unity.
As the merchant stared at the painting, his heart softened, and he realized the true magic was not in the material wealth but in the beauty of art itself. He vowed to support Mei’s artistic endeavors and share her paintings with the world.
From that day forward, Mei continued to paint, not with the intent of gaining riches, but to bring joy, inspiration, and hope to all who beheld her works. Her paintings became a source of wonder and a reminder of the transformative power of art.
And so, Mei’s magic paintbrush became a symbol of creativity, compassion, and the belief that true wealth lies not in material possessions, but in the ability to touch hearts and ignite imagination through art.


L E S S O N S F R O M H I S T O R Y
The Empire has an interesting history that is full of rich
examples from which all minions can learn. This page is under
THE TEMPLE OF THE DOSSAI
For years they were thought to be only a myth, but for over a
millennia the Dossai have battled the evil Veranda Society. Long ago, the Loyal Order of
the Dossai secretly sent the mystic sword known as the Raptolier into our
dimension to protect the powerful weapon from falling into the wrong hands.
was dispatched with the weapon to serve as its protector. In accordance
with the prophecy, he awaited the Chosen
One who would take possession of the Raptolier, wage a war against the Verandan
cult, and ultimately destroy the Society.
He did not have to wait very long. The Veranda, without warning, breached the dimensional barriers and entered Earth realm. The deadly Veranda Society, intent on conquering the planet, established its initial cult branch in Buies Creek, the site of a crucial dimensional crossroads, and began its takeover of Earth.
Dossey contacted his brothers in the Loyal Order, but due to the logistics of interdimensional realities the Temple of the Dossai was unable to enter the crossroads as long as the Veranda maintained its presence in Earth realm. The Veranda Society had counted on this. With the Earth realm in its possession, the Veranda would easily overpower the Loyal Order, destroy the Temple, and dominate both Earth and the realm of the Dossai. What was to be done? Dossey could not battle the Society alone. All seemed hopeless.
THE RISE OF THE EMPIRE
The young Andy, unaware of his destiny, arrived in the Creek to learn at Ballard University, the academy there. Little did he know the evil that dwelled in the waters of the stream. How could he know the darkness that lurked in the hearts of people there? He was naive and young! But he soon learned the Ways of the World....
Andy had natural charisma, and attracted more attention to himself than was healthy in this dangerous land. Jealous entities moved against him. One of Andy's friends was a man named Dave, a sword-smith and armorer. One day, while visiting Dave in his shop, while the armorer was distracted, Andy stumbled into a backroom of the forge, and discovered a weapon hidden there. It called to him without words.
When Dave found Andy in the room, he was about to rebuke the lad, but then his eyes widened at the sight he beheld. Andy clutched the mystical sword of power, the Raptolier, which no man could wield, save the Foretold One. Could it be? Yes, it was. The Unbinding was at hand, but humanity's last hope now shone out in the form of this young man.
"From this moment, you are Andy no longer. You are Andronicus, Emperor of Earth," Dave told him. Dave explained to Andy the prophecies and further revealed himself to be the Dossey, sole representative of his Order here in our realm. "Now that you have revealed yourself," he explained, "the dark powers will be drawn to you. We must flee." But Andronicus refused.
Instead, Andronicus fully embraced his destiny, and started right then and there the Last Empire of Man. "This will be a day long remembered," Emperor Andy proclaimed.
Andronicus appointed his first crew of specially chosen subordinates Ė Security Chief Caraptor, Necktie Tier LeTrent, Operations Chief Doyle, Political Officer Spitler, and Reptilian Forces Supervisor Sanderson.
Caraptor subjected himself to genetic experimentation and was formed into the ultimate fighting machine - the half-human, half-velociraptor - a complete creature of destruction.
THE VERANDA SOCIETY
Influencing people and events from another dimension, the Veranda (as it is called in the Earth-tongue) attempted to gain entrance into our universe. According to the prophecy, possession of Earth Realm would render the Key to Heaven, allowing the Veranda to invade and conquer the divine realm.
The Veranda worked its will primarily through twisted, evil botanist Vernon Vino in a vain attempt to hold the Earth under its green thumb.
The Dossey managed to use the Veranda's own magical technology against it, and pulled the Temple of the Dossai into Earth Realm. The Temple blocked the dimensional crossroads that centered on the Creek.
With the Temple firmly in place, the
Veranda was unable to breach Earth realm. Their defeat seemed sound.
THE CONCUBINE REBELLION
The Empire felt prosperity and growth until the misplaced loyalties of the concubines allowed rumor, innuendo, and slander to lead to a false sense of security in their faction. The harem attempted a coup. It failed.
Caraptorís untimely demise was the result of his bravery demonstrated in defense of his Emperor. The raptor-human hybrid led his vicious Raptor Pack in hunting down the members of the mutinous harem.
Only Agent Smith, former concubine, was spared from the tortures that awaited the rest of her treacherous friends. She quickly saw the error of her ways. The generous Emperor forgave the repentant girl, but not without punishment. She was appointed as Deck Swab, and was very appreciative indeed.
After Caraptorís unfortunate
doom, LeTrent was named Security Chief in his stead. Some say the promotion from Official Tier of Ties to the
upper echelon of authority went to LeTrentís head.
THE GOLDEN AGE
The Empire reigned supreme, squelching uprising
upon uprising, expanding its
reach across the Great Globe. The Veranda,
overthrown when the Empire was newly formed, now worked in secret. The Temple of
the Dossai was ushered into replace the Veranda in Earth realm. Yet the Veranda
Society would not have this. All the while, the Society worked to loosen the
Temple's hold on Earth realm.
THE DARK TIMES
Two great evils grew in the dark places beneath the world. Alone, neither could challenge the Mighty EMPIRE. But united, the two nefarious syndicates formed a league of terror to rival all that came before it.
What appeared to be an initial, early, summer victory for the Empire would soon stretch out into years of conflict. First, A resurgence of the Verandan forces struck a mighty blow in a surprise attack on the Dossaic Temple. Next, as the second part of a coordinated battle plan, the Triumvirate Joans of Arc waged war on the Emperor and his legions, crippling their numbers.
Thus began the Dark Times. Many, who had once sworn loyalty to the Cause, betrayed their oaths to follow false prophets. These fools raised their weapons against their own Emperor.
The Empire fell into turmoil. The
provinces and territories became wastelands, divided among squabbling factions.
The remainder of the Imperial
forces retreated to the ruins of the Temple of the Dossai in the Creek. Their numbers
were few, and their courage faltered in the Dark.
THE FALL OF THE EMPIRE
The Knights of the Loyal Order of the Dossai never surrendered, but waged fierce guerilla warfare against the combined Verandan and Triumvirate forces. The Dossey-Rah himself was nearly destroyed, but thankfully spared and only banished to an alternate dimension for a time.
With the Dossai out of the way, the moment for the return of the Veranda was ripe. The Earth was laid bare, ready to be devoured. The Joans of Arc Triumvirate captured and imprisoned Andronicus on another world.
But the Faithful Few never gave up completely. They battled against impossible odds.
In the end, our heroes were overwhelmed when the latest incarnation of the Harem, stirred up by a clone of a clone of a clone of one of the concubines, engaged in open rebellion and took up arms against their former master. Thus was born a greater Triumvirate, a Trifecta of Evil - combining the Emperor's Harem, the Veranda Society, and the Joans of Arc into one colossal war machine of terror.
This trifecta of triumvirates began hunting down the
last remnants of the Empire. It was a Dark
Time, growing blacker every day. The Empire was on the run, fighting back when
and where it could. The Imperials retreated again and regrouped.
THE RAPTOR PACK
It is the year 2005. The treacherous Verandans have conquered the Imperial's home planet of Earth. But from secret staging grounds on Earth's moon the valiant Imperials plan to take back their homeland.
The Imperials wisely chose to return to the Empire's roots - velociraptors! The Imperials poured their remaining resources into genetics and bioengineered a new breed of smarter, faster, sneakier dinosaur capable of complicated, surgical strikes.
With the Emperor held captive and powerless by the Triumvirate, the Imperial forces were unable to strike at the Joan of Arc. Likewise, the Loyal Order could not directly assault the Veranda while the Dossey-Rah was in exile.
However, the brave Knights of the Loyal Order found they were able to open small, localized apertures and infiltrate the Shrine of the Arc. Meanwhile, in a coordinated attack, the Raptor Pack unleashed saurian hell on the Veranda.
The Empire was victorious! The
foolish fiends fell once and for all. The Emperor was freed from
THE RETURN OF THE EMPIRE
Empire decided to abandon Greater Buies Creek to the mindless hordes. This
Choice was the
turning point in the Conflict. While the various enemy factions squabbled
over what was left of the Creek, the Empire moved to claim the rest of the
THE GREAT UNION
Aside from the Dark Times, the most
crucial moment in Imperial history, the date that will live in infamy, the crux
where Life As We Know It turned forever toward a new path ... is Unification Day. The Emperor finally settled on one
woman, took her for his wife, and made her his Empress.
Finally settling on one woman so focused the Emperor that he was able quickly
make up lost time and the Empire expanded exponentially across the globe, soon
coming to dominate every aspect of life on Earth.
THE PLATINUM AGE
It was a second golden age. The Empire soon dominated the Earth once more, climbing into the starry sky and writing itself into the history books for all time.
Names changed to protect the innocent.
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Hello, and welcome to the website for the Great Library Card Collection. My name is Cory Peterson, and I am the
proud owner of this collection. I am 15 years old, and I live in Suisun City, California. I am attending Buckingham Charter
High School, where I am a 9th grade student. My collection has over 3,000 library cards, and growing every day! So, I hope
you enjoy looking at my collection! Right now I am working on getting all the scans of the library cards up, so not all of
the library cards are displayed yet. Please bear in mind it will likely be months before ALL of the scans are up. I will do
my best! Keep checking back for updates!
My collection started in the summer of 1999, when I was 6 years old. I was visiting my grandparents, who live in Washington
State. I had always liked to go to libraries and ask to look at their library cards, just to see what the design looked like.
When I went to the Anacortes Public Library, in Anacortes, Washington, I asked to look at their library card, and they said
I could have it. This started me on a journey that would involve long hours on the computer, addressing envelopes (can you
believe the cost of stamps!) and believe it or not, traveling across the country. Since I started collecting library cards
8 years ago, I have accumulated over 3,000 library cards from all 50 states and 74 countries.


Resources to Help Athletes Make Better Lifestyle Choices
Q&A with Division I Head Baseball Coach, Greg Moore. What are some resources you are using to help athletes make better lifestyle choices?
The best resources to help learning lifestyle choices depend on the athlete’s ability to digest short, medium or long thoughts. There are Twitter Minds, Article Eaters and Book Pythons. Each is open to consuming based on a sort of intellectual endurance. The goal is to give the right resource at the right time.
A simple quote is the best teacher for the Twitter Mind. The article instructs the Eater. Pythons devour books as the most ready to make lasting lifestyle choices. Here are resources and exercises for each level of learner.
Best Resource Type
Good quotes to begin extracting ideas from and for comparing ideas.
Build out thoughts using a great quote:
This gives the value of abstract, interconnected ideas to a T.M. in short bursts. Ask them to unpack their own ideas around the famous words.
Have an athlete choose from the internet a quote that resonates with them.
“There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that.” – Derek Jeter
Why did it resonate with you?
What simple idea does the quote reinforce?
How does this apply to your day-to-day life?
What would be the result after one month?
Best Resource Type
Articles, audios and videos that challenge the athlete to think critically.
Watch Mental Game E60 about Evan Longoria. Study his mentor.
Who was the person’s most influential teacher (mentioned in the video)?
What can I learn about that teacher?
Did he write any books that I can read?
Read book previews and reviews to inspire more reading. Challenge the athlete to read this or a related book when a review peaks interest.
Melanie Kirkpatrick, Author of 'The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience'
Make a 2-pitch combo. Begin with a player’s favorite movie. End by asking the player to read a book close to their movie passion.
Movie: Gladiator; Related Book Topic: Roman/Greek history
Movie: Top Gun; Related Book Topic: Navy or aviation (current or past)
Movie: Caddyshack; Related Book Topic: Golf history
Movie: Unbroken; Related Book Topic: World War II
Movie: iRobot; Related Book Topic: Artificial Intelligence
Level 3 – Books that Stick for a Lifetime
'Way of the Peaceful Warrior' by Dan Millman (1980)
Pseudo-non-fiction about an aspiring olympic athlete who discovers an eastern way of training from a wise gas station attendant.
'Men at Work: The Craft of Baseball' by George Will (1990)
An intricate look at the craft of baseball from a Pulitzer Prize writer, outsider to baseball, with great investigative and writing ability.
'When Character Was King' by Peggy Noonan (2001)
A biography of one of the country’s most beloved modern figures; Ronald Reagan. Noonan writes about the importance of character in the world’s most complex leadership role.


A while back, I was blog tagged by Molly to write about what I'd be if I weren't myself. Fun assignment! I dutifully togged a couple of other folks, including Ova Girl. Ova Girl wrote a delightful response, and in the process, tagged me back. I have been completely and utterly remiss in answering, although I never forgot about it. Now that I'm just wasting away on bcp (actually, doing whatever the opposite of wasting is), and have nothing relevant to say, I figured I'd finally complete my assignment, which was to answer some questions about books:
1) Total number of books I’ve owned:
That’s a tough question. At the moment, I probably have around 100 in my house, coz it’s little and we don’t have that much space for bookshelves. Plus we’re eventually going to move into a bigger house, and books are heavy! Over my lifetime, I’d probably say around 500? I was such a nerd as a kid I actually used to spend my allowance to buy books, as well as taking them out of the library. As a youngster my favorite books were all the British series about kids at boarding school – Mallory Towers was one of them, I can’t remember the names of the others (if you know, please do remind me!). Also Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. What fun! After we moved to the US, my two fav series were the sweet valley high books, partly because they gave me a glimpse of the life of the cool kids I’d never be(en) privy to, and the Xanth series by Piers Anthony. Lots of magic and nifty stuff like that.
2)Last book I bought:
Harry Potter. But that’s boring. So I’ll tell you about the book previous to that – Don Quixote by Cervantes. Why, you ask? Well, I truly feel that my literary education was lacking. I went to an excellent high school which provided a much more college-like education than your typical secondary school, in the sense that there were only a few core classes one was required to take, then the remainder were electives. You had to take four years of English, three of math, three of science (or something like that), but there were a lot of different choices in each of those fields. So I chose classes like Shakespeare, Irish literature, Contemporary literature… where I read a lot of good books, but never the classics. No Charles Dickens, no Emily Bronte, none of the books that are referred to in so many different contexts. And I’ve regretted it ever since. A few months ago I came across the book “A Well Educated mind”. Exactly what I was looking for – a road map, teaching me first about the genesis of the contemporary novel and tracing its evolution, and second, how to really read a book to discover what the author is really trying to say, rather than just reading superficially for the story, which is my usual modus operandi. The first book recommended for this literary self-education was Don Quixote. I bought it on our trip to South Africa in Feb/Mar, finally finding it after looking in about ten different bookstores. Of course now I’m only on about pg. 50. But I do eventually intend to read it.
3)Last book I read:
Gunpowder Empire by Harry Turtledove. Quick read, amusing story, but not a work of art by any means.
4)5 books that mean a lot to me.
Mean a lot to me? I’m not quite sure how to take that. So I’ll just tell you about my all time favorites. Lord of the Rings. Tried to read it for the first time when I was twelve. Didn’t make it. Finally got through on my third try at fifteen, and have probably re-read the trilogy four or fives times since then. Ender’s Game (and the rest of the series, but EG is by far the best) by Orson Scott Card. Fantastic story. If you like sci-fi/fantasy and haven’t already read it, it’s a must. Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. M had been after me to read it for a while, to try and explain some of his libertarian viewpoints to me, a bleeding heart liberal. Extremely thought provoking. That’s all I can come up with at the moment.


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CRISPP is a transdisciplinary journal concerned with the overlap between theory and practice. CRISPP articles, represssing jargon, are accessible to a broad social science readership. CRISPP focuses on major individual thinkers, with particular regard to the practical policy implications of their work, and major theories such as power, equality, sovereignty, liberty, multiculturalism, nationalism and friendship with special regard to practical policy implications. It covers major policy issues and socio-political-legal processes such as political democratisation, environmental protection, development aid, European Union, judicial legislation, globalisation and social stratification with regard to the theoretical assumptions and implications of these processes. CRISPP should be read by academics and practitioners with an interest in the tie between philosophical reflection and public policy, especially in corporate management, international relations, law, politics, philosophy, political economy and sociology.


A Superpunk Novel✨
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into a world where superheroes have vanished, leaving behind only a single child to bear their legacy? Imagine a realm filled with mysteries waiting to be unraveled, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance. In this article, we delve into the captivating pages of «Advent 9» by T. Alan Horne, a superhero fiction novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
Within the gripping narrative of «Advent 9», an enigma awaits. A young hero named Advent 9 is blessed with extraordinary abilities yet burdened by a forgotten past. The mysteries concealed within his mind hold the key to both his identity and the fate of the world. As you read on, you’ll be immersed in a world teetering on the brink of darkness, where Advent 9 must confront a new threat that pushes him beyond his limits.
But the central question remains: Can Advent 9 decipher the secrets locked within his own mind in time to save the day? In this article, we dive deep into this enthralling tale, uncovering hidden truths, exploring themes that resonate within the human psyche, and ultimately discovering the true essence of heroism.
Join us as we explore the mesmerizing world of «Advent 9» and untangle the threads of mystery that intertwine the fate of our young hero with the destiny of the world. Brace yourself for an adventure that will leave you yearning for more. Navigate through the intricate plot, emotional intricacies, and the pulse-pounding action that unfolds within the pages of this remarkable superhero saga. Be prepared to be captivated from the very first sentence to the exhilarating conclusion.
Our book review, Advent 9📝
In «Advent 9» by T. Alan Horne, readers are invited to explore a captivating world where superheroes have vanished, leaving behind a single child to carry their legacy. The author skillfully reveals a thought-provoking narrative that dives into the depths of mystery, unveiling secrets and uncovering hidden truths.
The protagonist, Advent 9, is a remarkable character who possesses extraordinary abilities. The author expertly portrays his journey of self-discovery and identity as he seeks to decipher the enigma surrounding his existence. With no recollection of his origins or the reason behind his status as the sole remaining superhero, Advent 9 becomes a symbol of hope and resilience in a world plagued by darkness.
As the plot unfolds, a new threat emerges in the form of Trancedragon, pushing Advent 9 to the limits of his abilities. It is during this crucial juncture that the boy hero realizes the magnitude of his lack of preparedness. To overcome this unprecedented challenge, he must investigate the secrets buried within his own mind. However, the only ally who can aid him in this quest is an old-guard supervillain, adding an intriguing twist to the story.
The author’s storytelling prowess allows readers to perceive the weight of the world’s expectations on Advent 9’s young shoulders. Through vivid descriptions and well-crafted dialogue, the book takes readers on an immersive journey, compelling them to eagerly find out what lies beneath the surface of this captivating superhero tale.
«Advent 9» succeeds in captivating its audience with its enthralling narrative, gradually unveiling the mysteries that surround its protagonist. T. Alan Horne skillfully explores themes of identity, memory, and the burdens of responsibility. The intricate plot encourages readers to dive into the depths of the story, fostering an emotional connection with the characters and their struggles.
One of the standout aspects of the book is the depiction of the relationship between Advent 9 and the old-guard supervillain. Their interaction adds a layer of complexity and intrigue, forcing Advent 9 to confront not only external threats but also his own vulnerabilities. This dynamic propels the story forward, keeping readers engaged and eager to discover the ultimate truth.
«Advent 9» is a must-read for fans of superhero fiction and those intrigued by the exploration of the human psyche. T. Alan Horne’s masterful storytelling and the book’s ability to reveal the hidden facets of its protagonist’s past make it a compelling and unforgettable journey. Prepare to be immersed in a world where superheroes and supervillains collide, and where the greatest discoveries lie within the depths of one’s own mind.
Why should you buy the book?🤔
«Advent 9» by T. Alan Horne is a book that deserves a place on your shelf for several compelling reasons. This captivating tale of a lone superhero and the mysteries that surround his existence offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
First and foremost, the book presents a unique and original premise. In a world where superheroes have vanished, leaving behind a single child to carry their burden, the story explores the repercussions of their absence and the impact it has on both the protagonist and the world at large. This intriguing concept sets the stage for a narrative that is filled with suspense, discovery, and unexpected twists.
The author’s adept storytelling skills bring the world of «Advent 9» to life, allowing readers to become fully engrossed in its pages. Through vivid descriptions and evocative prose, T. Alan Horne paints a vivid picture of a world in turmoil, where darkness threatens to consume everything. The carefully crafted scenes and well-developed characters make it easy to dive into the story and become emotionally invested in the journey of Advent 9.
Furthermore, the book delves into profound themes that resonate with readers on a deeper level. It explores the notions of identity, memory, and the weight of responsibility, inviting readers to reflect on their own place in the world and the choices they make. By navigating these complex themes with sensitivity and depth, «Advent 9» goes beyond being a mere superhero tale and becomes a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
The intricate plot of the book keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the secrets and revelations that lie at the heart of Advent 9’s journey. The gradual unveiling of the mysteries surrounding his existence creates a sense of anticipation and intrigue, ensuring that readers will find it difficult to put the book down. The well-paced storytelling and skillful balance of action, suspense, and introspection make for a truly engaging reading experience.
Ultimately, «Advent 9» is a book that offers more than just entertainment. It is a story that challenges readers to question their perceptions, to confront their own vulnerabilities, and to explore the depths of their own minds. It reminds us that heroes can emerge from the most unlikely places and that the greatest discoveries often lie within ourselves.
So, why should you buy «Advent 9»? Because it promises an unforgettable journey into a world where superheroes and mysteries intertwine, where darkness and light clash, and where the true essence of heroism is revealed. With its compelling narrative, well-drawn characters, and thought-provoking themes, this book is a gem that deserves a place in the collection of any avid reader who craves an immersive and rewarding experience.
What literary genre does it belong to?📚🔍
«Advent 9» by T. Alan Horne belongs to the literary genre of superhero fiction, a subgenre of speculative fiction. This genre is characterized by narratives that revolve around individuals with extraordinary abilities or powers, often using them to protect the innocent, fight evil, and uphold justice. While superhero stories are commonly associated with comic books and graphic novels, «Advent 9» demonstrates that the genre can be successfully translated into traditional literary form.
One defining aspect of superhero fiction is its focus on characters with superhuman abilities. These characters possess extraordinary powers that set them apart from ordinary individuals, enabling them to perform feats that defy conventional limits. In «Advent 9,» the titular character possesses incredible strength, the ability to fly, and unmatched agility, which place him in the realm of classic superheroes.
Superhero fiction often explores themes of heroism, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. These narratives delve into the complexities of the human condition, raising questions about identity, responsibility, and the choices individuals make when endowed with power. «Advent 9» follows this tradition, as the protagonist navigates the challenges of his unique abilities and grapples with the weight of being the last superhero standing.
Additionally, superhero fiction frequently incorporates elements of action, suspense, and adventure. The narrative tends to feature intense battles, epic showdowns, and high-stakes conflicts between heroes and villains. Such elements are skillfully employed in «Advent 9,» as the protagonist faces formidable adversaries and encounters thrilling action sequences that keep readers engaged and on the edge of their seats.
Moreover, superhero stories often explore the human side of the characters behind the capes and masks. They delve into their personal struggles, vulnerabilities, and the consequences of their actions on their relationships and the world around them. In «Advent 9,» the protagonist’s journey of self-discovery and the complexities of his relationships, particularly with an old-guard supervillain, adds depth and emotional resonance to the narrative.
In summary, «Advent 9» falls within the literary genre of superhero fiction. It embraces the key elements of the genre, including characters with superhuman abilities, explorations of heroism and morality, action-packed sequences, and the examination of the human condition. Through its engaging storytelling and thought-provoking themes, the book demonstrates the genre’s versatility and showcases the enduring appeal of superheroes in literature beyond the realm of comics.
In conclusion, «Advent 9» by T. Alan Horne is a captivating superhero fiction novel that offers readers a thrilling and introspective journey. With its intriguing premise, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking themes, the book immerses readers in a world where superheroes are scarce and mysteries abound. Whether you are a fan of superhero stories or simply enjoy compelling narratives that explore the human condition, «Advent 9» is sure to captivate and entertain.
If you have already read «Advent 9,» we would love to hear your thoughts and impressions on the book. Did it live up to your expectations? Which aspects of the story resonated with you the most? Feel free to share your comments and insights below.
For those who haven’t read the book yet, we encourage you to dive into this enthralling tale of a young superhero discovering his identity and confronting the shadows that threaten his world. Whether you are seeking action, suspense, or a deeper exploration of the human psyche, «Advent 9» has something to offer. Grab a copy, embark on this remarkable adventure, and join the conversation by sharing your thoughts on the article or the book itself.
We look forward to hearing from you and engaging in a vibrant discussion about «Advent 9» and the fascinating world it presents.


Never feel daunted by cooking seafood with this essential seafood cookery
book for your kitchen. In British Seafood, Nathan Outlaw shares the secrets
of his unique approach and provides a tempting collection of original
recipes. Beginning with a guide to sourcing and buying, followed by a stepby-step
guide to preparing all types of fish and shellfish, he then explains
cooking techniques, showing how to pan-fry, grill, bake, steam, barbecue
and deep-fry fish to perfection. The chef boasts three Michelin stars across
two restaurants in Port Isaac, Cornwall. He is renowned for his unique style
of cooking, which encourages the individual flavours of the fish and shellfish
to shine through. The core of the book takes you through the individual
fish and shellfish - brill, bream, sea bass, salmon, scallops, squid - and more
- suggesting the best cooking techniques and how to match the fish with
sauces and accompaniments. The recipes range from everyday quick dishes
to signature dishes from his restaurant with detailed photographic guides to
preparing the different types of fish and shellfish photographed on location
Nathan Outlaw's British Seafood
Left: Prawn, Chilli and Potato Salad.
Click the pic to download recipe.
Part 2 will cover more about fishies
on dishies, from restaurants and
other outlets that will deliver direct
to your door.


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We wish to acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as the traditional custodians of the land we live and work on.
We pay our respects to the Elders both past, present and future for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal Australia.
We remember that the land we live and work on, was and always will be traditional Aboriginal land.


Those of us who think of ourselves as “Celtic Followers of Christ” often like to idealize the ancient Celtic saints. The truth is, the early Celtic Christ-followers were a mixed bag (just like today’s). Many of them affirmed women’s spiritual roles—but some were downright misogynists. Some were tolerant of other beliefs and traditions—and others were as narrow-minded as any of today’s most intolerant conservatives. But one thing they all truly had in common—something that sets them apart and endears them to me—is this: they all loved animals.
Like their spiritual descendent, Francis of Assisi, they considered animals to be their brothers and sisters, beloved partners in the unfolding of the gospel. As Meg Llewellyn says in Celtic Miracles and Wonders, the Celts saw the Earth’s creatures as both “intimate friends” and “revelations of the Divine.” Llewellyn writes:
Saint Ciaran’s first students were the forest animals; Saint Colman had a mouse for a friend. We may doubt that the mouse made sure his human friend kept the Holy Hours, and we may find it hard to believe the story where bees build an altar and celebrate mass—but what these stories reveal is the Celts’ sense that animals were humans’ equals before God. They were as capable of receiving and expressing Divine love as any person, which for the Celtic saints meant that they were to be treated with compassion and friendship.
There are countless stories about the Celtic saints and their animal friends, but one of my favorites is the story of Saint Ciarán and his cow. This Ciarán (also known as Kieran) is not the same as the one whose stories are told in Celtic Miracles and Wonders (that one was known as Saint Ciarán the Elder), but like his namesake, Ciarán the Younger also loved animals. Stories handed down through the centuries describe his kinship with both farm animals and wild animals.
As a boy, he took care of his father’s cows—and when he grew up, he took his favorite cow with him when he went to join the abbey at Clonard. His large and gentle friend then provided the entire abbey with milk throughout her lifetime—and was so beloved, such an essential part of the community, that when she died, her hide was kept as a holy relic that was said to possess healing qualities. Five centuries later, says tradition, the hide of Ciarán’s cow was made into the parchment that made the pages of The Book of the Dun Cow, one of the oldest Celtic literary collections. This connection between beloved beast, creativity, and the loving reverence that spans centuries is a demonstration of the living knotwork the Celts perceived intertwining throughout the world, drawing innumerable strands into the pattern of Creation.
At Anamchara Books, our goal is to publish books that are faithful to this same Celtic vision of the world. To that end, one of our sister imprints, Village Earth Books, has just released a series of children’s books titled “Animals Need You.” Titles include Caring for Cats, Caring for Dogs, Caring for Small Animals, Caring for Farm Animals, and Caring for Wild Animals. I wrote in the introduction, “Animal lives matter. Human welfare and animal welfare are interwoven so tightly that they cannot be separated. In other words, what hurts animals will ultimately hurt us as well.”
I think Saint Ciarán and the other Celtic saints would have agreed. Animals, humans, artistic expression, books, the Earth, and time itself . . . all are woven together in an endless chain of Divine creation.
Ellyn Sanna is Executive Editor of Anamchara Books and author of numerous books on spirituality including All Shall Be Well: A Modern-Language Version of the Revelation of Julian of Norwich.


The Dartmouth College Class of 1964
"A Legacy of Exceeding Targets"
I am the editor of the newsletter for the Dartmouth Class of 1964. It was in November 2005
when I announced to my classmates that I wanted to organize a book of sports remembrances to celebrate our 65th birthdays,
most of which would occur in 2007.
The idea initially came from the best selling book that was published in October 2005 entitled "The
Games Do Count: America's Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports" by Brian Kilmeade. That book was a collection of
essays (ranging in length from 2 pages to 6 pages) written by over 70 celebrities from Henry Kissinger to Donald Trump.
The stories gave me new insights into each writer and reminded me of the common bond of sports. The idea for such a
book was reinforced by the controversy in December of 2004 over the role of football at Dartmouth that caused me to reflect
on the important influences that athletics have had on my life and to discuss the topic with some of my friends.
I thought: What better time to look back on our lives and the experiences that had a significant
impact on who we have become than that milestone 65th birthday! And what better group to engage in such a retrospective
than the classmates who spent their formative years together on the Hanover Plain.
This book is not limited to remembrances of varsity sports exploits during our undergraduate years.
The real lesson of sports to me is that you can learn important things about yourself from any physical challenge and at any
stage of life. If you think about it, we have all been impacted in some powerful way by sports and physical challenges
somewhere along the way. As the cover of Kilmeade's book says, "Nearly everyone shares a love of sports and has
a story about how a game, a coach or a single moment of competition changed his or her life."
I gave my classmates very broad parameters for their essays:
"Some of you have been influenced by a coach — maybe as early as grade school or in a non-school
activity. Some have been impacted because you yourself have coached — perhaps your own children. Others
have provided professional services to athletes and have seen them "as real people." Some of you may have been canoeing,
hiking, or kayaking and experienced the raw wonder of the wilderness. Others may have been injured playing sports and
had to struggle through a tough rehabilitation. Some of you have made choices between sports and other paths, choices
that have significantly impacted who you are today. Some of you have watched your children enjoy sports and perhaps
perform at a higher level than you ever did. Others have tried new sports and physical challenges as you have aged like
a marathon, long distance cycling or a triathlon. Some may remember a particular moment — a highlight or maybe
a lowlight of your athletic career; a moment that changed your life or the way you approach life. Some of you bonded
with friends or children in ways that are everlasting and would have been impossible without a common athletic experience.
Others have participated in an athletic event as a way to raise money for your favorite charity. Some may enjoy watching
sports and remember a particular event that seems like it occurred yesterday; others may enjoy reading about sports and may
have one book that you will never forget."
In March 2006, I reinforced the concept by referencing a second book that I thought might inspire
some classmates. "Coach," edited by Andrew Blauner, which includes essays by 25 writers (George Plimpton, Pat Conroy, John
Irving, etc.) that reflect on the legacies of their mentors on and off the playing field.
Finally, in May 2006, I referenced one more writing that offered another perspective. Newsweek
published a personal essay on May 8 entitled "What Does It Take to Coach Girl's Track?" The young high school coach
wrote "The purpose of high school sports is to develop discipline and courage — a reservoir of strength to draw on throughout
life. Just as important, sports help kids build friendships that endure beyond a season." I asked my classmates: Why
not write a piece for our class sports remembrance book describing a time when you had to draw on that "reservoir of strength"
you first learned in sports or the long lasting friendships you developed or a coach who had a significant impact on you.
In the introduction to the 2004 "Wearers of the Green" book, David Shribman '76 and Jack DeGange,
former Sports Information Officer, described very well the lifelong impact of sports on Dartmouth graduates:
" . . . there is something about our place — the cool air maybe or the appealing scent of the
fields in fall or maybe the way we think about ourselves, or about life — that draws us to the sporting arts.
We are lured by them, beguiled by them. There is something that invites a ball and a bat and a frisbee
and a football ....
Undergraduate years at Dartmouth don't necessarily mark the conclusion of organized athletic competition.
For many, it's just a beginning . . . . At Dartmouth the athletic experience can be unending."
It has taken a little time for the book to come together, but it has turned out to be exactly what
I hoped it would be back in November 2005: "a documentary we can all treasure, a mosaic of the diverse ways in which sports
has impacted an entire generation."
When I started this project, I optimistically sought 64 classmates who would be willing to write
something for the book. That seemed like a logical target for the Class of 1964. But I underestimated the enthusiasm
and collegiality of our class and failed to appreciate the power of one of the most significant aphorisms in sports: "Participation
requires 110% effort." And, I failed to take into account that our class has a legacy of exceeding targets. We
set athletic records in college and are still setting fundraising and alumni leadership records now. I am proud that
this collection includes 70 entries, representing 110% of my original goal of 64. Another record achievement for the
Great Class of 1964.
June 1, 2007
Ronald B. Schram, Editor
"SPORTS: A Generation's Common Bond"


09 June 2009
Really? Buying a house isn't a weird enough process? And why the boots?
House buying books from the library:
Nolo Press - How to Buy a House in California
Nolo Press - Buying your First Home
106 Common Mistakes Home Buyers Make
1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home
Tip from a family member and several friends: "Try to have fun." No idea what they're talking about, it's a process where a dozen people get 100 chances each to try to get as much of your money as they can.
Posted by Abe at Tuesday, June 09, 2009


The following information is provided by the Clinical Sciences Library Officer Paul Cavanagh:
What should be referenced?:
You must acknowledge and credit the work of another individual or organisation used within your assignments, including:
• Published material, either in print or online, e.g.
– Articles in journals
– Information on websites
• Non-written works, e.g.
– Presentations and lecture notes – use with caution! Use published information where possible
• Other people’s work, e.g.
– The work of other DMU students, students at another institution or contracted third parties
For more information, please see the How To Avoid Plagiarism guide
For the avoiding plagiarism information, I’ve distinguished between accidental or unintentional plagiarism (where sources haven’t been cited or referenced properly) and deliberate and intentional plagiarism (where sources have deliberately been presented as the author’s own ideas).
Avoiding plagiarism and bad academic practice:
• “Plagiarism can be defined as the significant use of other people's work and the submission of it as though it were one's own in assessed coursework”
– “Bad Academic Practice can be:
– Accidental: low level duplication without citation for example errors made through carelessness or misunderstanding
– Deliberate: the passing off of ideas, data or other information as if originally discovered by the student.”
Taken from DMU Academic Regulations -


Breaking Through the Wall of Slavery
Want to trace your ancestors but keep getting stuck? Many African American researchers struggle to break through the brick wall of slavery. Join us for an exciting presentation by Janice Lovelace, Ph.D., on African American genealogy. She will demonstrate techniques to identify emancipated slaves and their prior slave-owners through the use of land, probate, census and court records.
Janice Lovelace, Ph.D., has 20 years of experience in family history research as well as academic work in the area (Genealogy and Family History certificate at University of Washington in 2012, certificate program in genealogy at Boston University in 2013, ProGen 18). A member of Seattle Genealogical Society for a number of years, she joined the SGS Board as Vice-President in 2014. She is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists and National Genealogical Society. In her work life, she is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in child and family therapy and has been a private practice therapist and a faculty member teaching psychology.
Seattle Public Library Central Library 1000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98104


Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophical frame of thought has made him the target of numerous writings by theologians, apologists, various Christian writers, and many other scholars and commentators. Yet, his views pertaining to Jesus of Nazareth are often overlooked. Unfortunately, most of his works are interpreted in the broad view of his criticisms of Christianity. Typically, these ideas do not characterize his views of Jesus of Nazareth, but rather his opinion of St. Paul and the Church as an organization. They also serve to provide a useful backdrop of contrast between Nietzsche’s position on Jesus and the Church. In fact, his primary “doctrine,” the will to power, actually intersects Jesus’ life and actions at certain points. Christological sentiments expressed by Nietzsche appear to follow modern atheistic perceptions of Jesus’ life that detract from Jesus’ divine nature and label him as a moral thinker. However, when he is viewed from a sociohistorical viewpoint, Nietzsche’s works tend to differentiate Jesus of Nazareth from his contemporaries insofar that Jesus instead begins to embody attributes of the Übermensch (overman). Accordingly, these perspectives of Jesus greatly contrast with Nietzsche’s thoughts with the institution of Christianity; hence, it is useful to examine these thoughts to further cement his postulates relating to Christology. Nietzsche’s oft-misinterpreted opinions of Jesus of Nazareth actually integrate exceedingly well with certain aspects of the will to power; in turn, Jesus’ human nature is illuminated from an atheistic angle that understands Jesus of Nazareth as an Übermensch instead of a divine prophet.
Regrettably, critics of Nietzsche have a propensity for distorting his views of Christianity as an institution (and by extension, St. Paul) and the individual known as Jesus of Nazareth. Through the use of blanket statements that lack any philosophical depth or historical background, O’Malley attempts to label Nietzsche and his consequent views as pure power-lust. Father William O’Malley writes, “Nihilism is literally the doctrine that might makes right” (Meeting, 187-188). He presents even shallower criticisms when he writes, “In murdering God, Nietzsche empowered a line of self-justified Hitlers” (Meeting,188). Clearly, O’Malley has been blinded by his undying subservience to the Catholic Church. He fails to mention Nietzsche’s hatred of the anti-Semitism sweeping through Germany! “Your association with an anti-Semitic chief expresses a foreignness to my whole way of life which fills me again and again with ire or melancholy…” (Kaufmann, 456-457) writes an angry Nietzsche in a letter to his sister in 1887. Through the mishandling of his estate by his sister, the Nazis adapted the idea of the Übermensch superficially and for their own needs. Philosophy professor Christopher Rodkey also attacks this appallingly uninformed perspective: “[It is]…like linking St. Francis with the Inquisition in which the order he founded played a major role.” Ergo, Nietzsche’s primarily Christian critics are not only disgustingly misguided, but they also fail to distinguish between his attacks on overbearing and tyrannical institutions and his personal opinions of Jesus of Nazareth. Furthermore, Rodkey shows that Nietzsche’s abhorrence of the Church stems from St. Paul’s “greedy” and compulsive need for institutionalization. Christian apologist and writer C.S. Lewis nearly perfectly embodies what Nietzsche strived to destroy: the objectivity and Apollonian nature of Christian doctrine. Yet, C.S. Lewis acknowledges Jesus’ revolutionary nature in Mere Christianity: “He is not merely a new man, one specimen of the species, but the new man” (221). In contrast with his detestation of the institution of the Church, Nietzsche sees Jesus as the only true Christian. Rodkey wholly summarizes this notion wherein he writes, “In short, Nietzsche respects and admires Jesus of Nazareth, ‘but denies that he has any meaning for our age.’”
Certain attributes and characteristics embodied by an Übermensch manifest themselves within the psyche of Jesus of Nazareth. In essence, Nietzsche portrays Jesus as an individual rebelling against the old order to bring about a more Dionysian and less-rigid system and code of laws (Rodkey). The fact that he has been remembered throughout the past two millennia is also a worthy accomplishment of an Übermensch. When viewed from this perspective, Jesus begins to take the form of a peaceful rebel, but a rebel nonetheless. He encompasses many attributes of an individual engaged in their will to power. Nietzsche essentially strips Jesus of Nazareth of his supposed divine nature and instead paints a portrait of the paradigm shifter. Accordingly, when Nietzsche writes that “God is Dead” (Adler, 250), he is not merely stating that God does not exist and that Jesus’ divine nature is questionable, but also implicitly proclaims that the only Christian perished on the cross. By doing so, Nietzsche devises a contrast between contemporary Christians and the original Jesus of Nazareth: he considers one to be of the herd mentality, and the other to be of the “overman” mentality – one who blazed new trails. St. Paul and Jesus masquerade as these conflicting aspects of the human condition in The Antichrist. In reference to Jesus, Nietzsche writes, “He broke with the whole Jewish doctrine of repentance and reconciliation; he knows that it is only in the practice of life that one feels ‘divine’… only the evangelical practice leads to God, indeed, it is ‘God’!” (Kaufmann, 607). Nietzsche further iterates on this concept when he writes, “…one understood Jesus to have been in rebellion against the existing order” (Kaufmann, 614). Hence, Nietzsche and most Catholic theologians share similar views of Jesus’ anthropological and political temperament which manifests itself with Jesus’ rebellious actions against the old order. However, where current theologians and Nietzsche differs lies in their respective viewpoints of the idea of the “kingdom of God.” Nietzsche writes, “The ‘kingdom of heaven’ is a state of the heart – not something that is to come ‘above the earth’ or ‘after death’” (Kaufmann, 608). Ultimately, this thought causes Jesus to perish under a scared Jewish hierarchy. In this sense, Nietzsche proclaims that Christianity grew from the revenge of the original apostles rather than their forgiveness (Rodkey).
In essence, Nietzsche considers Christianity as a religious institution to be an inverse response to the death of Jesus by crucifixion. As stated previously, Nietzsche blames this on the early disciples and specifically Paul. Rodkey explains that Nietzsche believed Paul and these disciples were as power hungry as the original Jewish order that Jesus sought to disrupt. In turn, Nietzsche believes that the ethical and so-called moral frameworks that Christianity proposes are inherently flawed. Thus, Nietzsche derives that Christianity must be the antithesis of the very message that Jesus of Nazareth attempted to proclaim. He writes, “[Christianity is] a radical betrayal of the life view that Jesus had espoused” (Rodkey). This postulate is effectively summarized in The Antichrist in which Nietzsche contrasts the persona of Jesus of Nazareth with contemporary Christianity: “This ‘bringer of glad tidings’ died as he had lived, as he had taught – not to ‘redeem men’ but to show how one must live” (Kaufmann, 608-609).
Thus, Nietzsche considers Christianity to be the religion of the weak-minded through its adherents’ ignorance of the true nature of Jesus’ death when he writes, “[It is] the superiority over any feeling of ressentiment.” (Kaufmann, 615) Yet, he believes Jesus to have qualities of the Übermensch. Rodkey adequately sums up the contrast between Nietzsche’s opinions of Christianity and Jesus of Nazareth wherein he writes, “Furthermore, Nietzsche believes that Christianity has become the very establishment against which Jesus rebelled in Judaism: an already corrupt, stagnant, static, hierarchical religion.” Nietzsche sees this reaction to the death of Jesus, known as Christianity, to be the ultimate irony and hypocrisy of the Apostles. By elevating Jesus to a higher plane of existence, the disciples detract from what Nietzsche believes to be the true nature of Jesus; that of the evangel, the trailblazer, the inspired rebel. Nietzschewrites, “…the whole and only actuality of the evangel, is conjured away – in favor of a state after death” (Kaufmann, 616). Hence, in Nietzsche’s eyes, Jesus becomes tinted with characteristics of an Übermensch, which are subsequently erased by the disciples’ apparent necessity to justify their cause. Thus, Nietzsche’s perspective of Jesus of Nazareth provides another useful analytical tool in the examination of not only his historical context, but also his impact on the Christian faith and the derivation thereof.
Adler, Mortimer Jerome. The Great Ideas: a Lexicon of Western Thought. New York: Macmillan, 1992.
Lewis, C. S. Mere Christianity: a Revised and Amplified Edition, with a New Introduction, of the Three Books, Broadcast Talks, Christian Behaviour, and Beyond Personality. San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 2001
Nietzsche, Friedrich, and Walter Kaufmann. The Portable Nietzsche. New York: Penguin, 1976
O’Malley, William J. Meeting the Living God. New York: Paulist, 1998.
Rodkey, Christopher Demuth. “NIETZSCHEAN CHRISTOLOGY.” Saint Vincent College. Web. 20 Nov. 2010. <http://facweb.stvincent.edu/academics/religiousstu/writings/rodkey2.html>.


I conducted a life experiment in 2011. Knowing that my brain wanders to new ideas without an intentional plan, I created an aggressive reading plan with intent of only reading those books.
Toward the end of 2010, I asked myself, "What books do I want to read before I die?"
I started to list the books and I realized that I would not make any significant progress with the list if I did not create a plan. I recognized that if I did not "tell my reading time where to go" then I would end up with a stack of partially read books. A majority of those books would be ones that caught my attention on any given day.
Here was the plan:
- Find a list of recommended reading from authors, teachers, pastors, leaders that I respect
- Create a set of categories
- Create an initial list for the first year with books from the different categories ("balanced diet of reading")
- Categories: Leadership, Theology, Spiritual Formation, Relationships (Marriage, Parenting), Preaching, Engaging Culture, Church History, Biographies and Fiction
- Create a schedule that would allow for me to only read those books.
- Commit to reading according to the schedule and ONLY pick up another book IF I was ahead of schedule
- Commit to reminding myself that I will not achieve my goal of reading the "before I die" list of books if I pick up other books that randomly catch my attention
I went to work in 2011. I stayed with the plan for 75% of the year.
Below are the books that I read in 2011 in this order with the authors and categories...
2011 Reading Plan Books:
- Strengthsfinders 2.0 by Tom Rath [Leadership]
- Strength-Based Leadership by Tom Rath and Barry Conchie [Leadership]
- 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan [Relationships - Parenting]
- A Simple Way to Pray by Martin Luther [Spiritual Formation]
- The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen [Spiritual Formation]
- Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend [Relationships]
- Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp [Relationships - Parenting]
- Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI [Theology]
- Leadership and Self-Deception by Arbinger Institute [Leadership]
- Faith and Justification by G.C. Berkouwer [Theology]
- Pensees by Blaise Pascal [Church History]
- Between Two Worlds by John Stott [Preaching]
- Covenant Marriage by Gary Chapman [Relationships - Marriage]
- The Descent of the Dove by Charles Williams [Church History]
- Bradshaw On: The Family by John Bradshaw [Relationships]
- The Pastor by Eugene Peterson [Leadership]
- To Be Told by Dan Allender [Spiritual Formation] - Story Workshop
- Primal by Mark Batterson [Spiritual Formation] - NHPC class
- Epic by John Eldredge [Spiritual Formation]
- Blink by Malcolm Gladwell [Engaging Culture]
- Lifetime Guarantee by Bill Gillham [Theology] - NHPC class
- Walking With God by John Eldredge [Spiritual Formation] - MAN-era study
- Breaking the Idols of Your Heart by Dan Allender and Tremper Longman III [Spiritual Formation] - MAN-era study
I did not stay with the plan after mid-September. I am re-committing to this approach in 2012.
What approaches do you use to focus your reading?
Do you know what books that you would like to read before you die?
Are you reading them now?


An Officer Inspects a Single Mom’s Impounded Car and Jumps Into Action
What could be more normal than a mom driving her kids to the library to study? It happens thousands of times each day across the country. Ebony Rhodes was doing just that, but while driving to the library, she got pulled over by the police.
She was nervous because her license had been suspended, but she was terrified that the cop would search her car and find a bigger secret.
A Struggling Mom
Ebony lived in Atlanta, Georgia had four kids whom she doted on. She worked in a local store to earn enough money just to make ends meet.
It was a tough struggle for her, raising the kids, feeding and clothing them, and taking care of their every need. She taught them that their studies were a priority, so on that day she decided to take them to the library so that they could concentrate in a quiet place
She Gets Pulled Over
As soon as she saw the flashing lights in her rearview mirror, Ebony began to tear up. With everything else going on in her life, the last thing she needed was a ticket to pay. She was trying to hold it together.
She was still crying when the policeman came to her car, because she knew her license was suspended. The officer asked why she was crying, and she told him that she knew her license was suspended and she shouldn’t even be driving.
This Can’t Be Happening
Ebony assumed she’d get a ticket, an expensive one, and was already trying to figure out how she was going to pay for it. Then the cop returned to her car after checking his computer.
The policeman explained that he had no option according to the law. He told Ebony that her car was going to an impound lot. To make matters much worse, he handcuffed her in front of her frightened children. A friend came to pick up her children, and her sister came to help look after them.
Her Story Gets Out
By this point, Ebony was in a daze. She didn’t know what to worry about first – getting her car back, paying the fine, her children, or the massive secret she was hiding in the back of her car.
The police towed her car to the impound lot and as per procedure, began to inspect it thoroughly. During that examination, they found something shocking and realized that this mother of four had been hiding a dark secret from the world.
What Were They Going to Find?
Meet Deputy Chief Jeff Glazier reviewed the story and thought something didn’t seem right. Acting solely on his intuition as an experienced cop, he decided to investigate.
This woman seemed like a struggling single mom, trying to do what was best for her family, and he could just not let the case go without further research. Something was bothering him about the situation, and he had a feeling that all was not as it seemed.
How Long Can Ebony Hide Her Story?
Deputy Chief Glazier carried out interviews and did some research about Ebony. At first, everything he learned seemed perfectly normal. She was a good employee, and her kids were doing well in school.
Glazier was stumped. He’d done diligent research, but he still felt there was more to Ebony’s story. What he didn’t know was that when Ebony left work every day, she was involved in something that she did not reveal to anyone, even her closest friends. And she was terrified of people finding out.
It Was Our Home
What was Ebony hiding? What was in the trunk of her car? The answer – everything. When Ebony left work every day, she went home, but her home had just been impounded. You see, the family had no brick-and-mortar home to go to, so they lived in the car.
She and her kids would live, eat, sleep, and dress in the car. She managed to keep the secret from everyone. The family’s life seemed normal, with Ebony going to work and the kids to school.
She Had No Choice
The year before, Ebony had tried to find enough cash for a deposit on a nice condo. But she wasn’t able to do it, and with no other options, the only choice the family had was to live in the only place they did own – their car.
So Ebony and her kids – Calvin, Jaheame, Isaac, and Danniaja packed up all of their clothes and belongings and stuffed it into the 1997 Buick. Ebony hurt so much for herself but more for her kids. This was no way for a child to grow up.
Couldn’t Get Into a Shelter
Ebony tried and tried to get her family into a shelter, but could not find one that accepted families of five and she would never think of splitting up the kids. The only choice open to them was to live in the car.
For the kids, it might have seemed like a sort of adventure. They’d eat, play games, and hang out in the car, then fall asleep in the Buick. As long as they were together, Ebony felt, things would work out.
Then Their Home Was Impounded
Ebony will always remember the moment that the officer told her the car was to be impounded. She glanced at her children; they knew what this meant. Their home was being towed away. Where would they go?
The car was still in the impound lot after six months. As she told CNN, “That’s the worst I ever felt, not being able to provide for my kids as I should be. Because as a mother, that’s your job.” But the impounded car might have been a blessing in disguise.
Stepping in to Help
Deputy Chief Glazier, an Atlanta policeman, found out about Ebony’s situation.The news had come to him from a co-worker who, like Ebony, was a struggling single mom; the story had touched her heart, and Glazier felt the same way.
Luckily, Glazier happened to have met the head of a homeless shelter just recently, and it was a shelter that accepted families. He hoped that with a phone call, he could land a place for Ebony and her kids. He picked up the phone immediately
A Place to Live!
Glazier got the good news from his acquaintance that there was room in that shelter for Ebony and her family. This was truly incredible because at the time of year when he made the request, shelters are usually full. Glazier was so excited to let Ebony know.
“When he called me that day, I just started crying,” Ebony told CNN. “Because I’d been trying to get into different shelters for a long time. No one would ever accept us.”
They Need More Than a Shelter
Glazier wasn’t satisfied. Yes, he had gotten them a roof over their heads and beds to sleep in, but this struggling family deserved more, and he was determined to help them. Something about this mom and her kids had touched his heart.
He told CNN, “You know, staying in a shelter is not optimal, I considered that the whole time just to be a short-term solution for this family.” The officer was determined to do more, and he didn’t slow down until he was satisfied that the family was taken care of.
A Beautiful Friendship
One amazing thing that came out of this story was the friendship built between Grazier, Ebony, and her kids. He wanted to know all of them, so he visited and sat down to talk.
He learned about what Ebony had gone through in her life, and while doing so developed strong relationships with her and her children. He watched her raise four kind and respectful kids under the most difficult conditions, and he was in awe of her.
It’s Going to Be A Difficult Road for this Family
As Deputy Chief Glazier got to know the family, he learned about ongoing health issues they had to deal with. This was an added financial burden, but also added to the daily stress Ebony suffered, always worrying about her kids.
You see, Ebony herself sometimes gets ill, but she has to go to work; otherwise, she doesn’t get paid, which means no food for the kids. In addition, her daughter has lupus and severely impaired vision, while one of her boys struggles with asthma and learning difficulties.
Long-Term Help Is On the Way
After learning all of the troubles plaguing Ebony’s family, Grazier was more and more dissatisfied with his own efforts.
Even with Calvin graduating high school and going to work to bring in some extra money, the struggle was constant for Ebony. Glazier decided he needed to do more, so he set up a GoFundMe page to create a cushion that Ebony could rely on.
The Generosity of Strangers
The GoFundMe page raised enough money to ensure Ebony that she could pay her rent and other bills a year in advance. They were also able to buy another car.
When the Buick broke down, Ebony was thrilled that, with the GoFundMe money, she was able to buy another car. Grazier was gratified with the results of his efforts, but is still in touch with the family and tries to help them. He feels great about the help he has provided, but wants to do more.
There is Hope
Grazier saw that Ebony has a fantastic work ethic and doesn’t stop trying to make more money to support her kids. Her goal in life is to raise children who will make their mark in the world.
Ebony is not a healthy person, and when she is ill, she can’t work, so she can’t make money. She sometimes works two jobs just to make ends meet. Her life is centered around providing for her children and watching them grow up into hard-working citizens.


The City of Coronado advises residents to practice “social distancing” to help stop the progression of a pandemic. However, just because we cannot physically gather does not mean we cannot connect.
On March 20, the City will begin its Safe at Home but Not Alone community outreach to connect with the community through programming on Coronado TV and via social media. The City will begin broadcasting programs it typically offers at the Library, Spreckels Center and Community Center such as chair yoga, Library Storyhour, Cultural Arts videos and Recreation dance programs for kids.
In partnership with the Library, Recreation Department and Cultural Arts Commission, the City is creating new content daily. The City is engaging staff, local creatives and teachers to provide programming that otherwise would not be available to our citizens during this time.


We can now read iBooks on our Macs! Once you install the newest operating system, the icon for iBooks will be on your dock and you can search the store for books to read! Updating to Maverick is free. (They have finally run out of animal names!)
You can download sample copies of my books. The link to the watercolor book is https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/watercolor-harmony/id556969201?mt=11
The link to the oil book is:
There are lots of movies and slide shows in each book to go along with the lessons.


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The white padded front cover of the gift book is decorated with a collage of flowers shaped like a heart. Subtle UV varnish adds just a little luster to the design. The title is presented in black hand-drawn letters, and the subtitle is presented in a hand-drawn frame.
The Heart of a Teacher combines author Karla Dornacher’s special sentiments for teachers with her exquisite artwork. The content includes sweet poems, thank you notes, Scripture verses, and prayers. A presentation page is included to be personalized and to add a short message.
Bless the teachers who partner with you in raising children with more than just a card; give them The Heart of a Teacher Gift Book to thank them for their efforts but also to inspire and strengthen their faith.
The Heart of a Teacher Gift Book makes a sweet teacher appreciation gift for a school teacher, Sunday school teacher, or homeschool co-op teacher. The beautiful illustrations and spot-on Scripture and sentiments in The Heart of a Teacher Gift Book will bring a warm, appreciated feeling to any teacher’s heart.
- White background with heart-shaped flower collage cover design
- Karla Dornacher
- Padded front cover
- UV varnish accents
- Presentation page
- Full-color interior pages
- 48 pages
- Size: 7.2″ x 5.2″ x 0.4″ (183 x 132 x 10mm)


is the theme for this year's Summer Reading Club at the John Ed Keeter Public Library of Saginaw. The fun begins on Wednesday, June 5 and goes through Saturday, July 27 for children ages 0 to 5th grade.
Get ready for all kinds of fun:
animal programs, puppets, music, science, magic, crafts, our annual carnival, and, of course, READING! We will host educational and fun programs throughout June and July that promote the love of books and the success of reading.
Kids can read (or have someone read to them)
ANY books, magazines, comics, etc. from the Library or from somewhere else. Keep track of the time spent reading on their reading log (available at the Library starting June 6th). Kids receive prizes as they reach different levels.
We encourage Library users 18 and up to read this summer too! Get an entry into our drawings for setting a reading goal, reading a book, or reading to a child. ebooks and audiobooks count too! You choose which drawing to enter from our six great prizes. The more you read, the more chances you have to win!


Today I got a really great book in the mail. I've been having a wonderful time ordering from www.paperbackswap.com. So much fun getting books and getting rid of books at the same time. It also feels great when the person getting my books love them! I've sent off 15 books this week to be adopted and I've selected some craftbooks for subjects I didn't have books on. Today I got three books. One book is called "Dolls & Toys of Native America". The dolls are interesting and the book has great pictures. I also got "Bargello Magic" by Fischer and Lasker. Lots of great patterns to use as a source book. Last I got The Needlework Garden and below is the review I wrote for it on Amazon and LibraryThing. So now others don't have to buy it blindly. It is currently offered on Amazon $4.39 used.
There was nothing about "The Needlework Garden" out on the Internet. So I took a
chance and bought the book. It is a really lovely book with great flower
designs. The designs are somewhat abstracted but very pretty. Most of the
projects are household linens but the designs could be used anywhere. Projects
include pillows, a bed cover with wildflower applique, vegtable sampler,
sachets, cards, a cathedral window pillow with wildflowers and more. This book
doesn't have step by step pictures like newer books so may not be good for
beginners. The book does have good instructions and pictures. Definately happy
with the purchase and plan on using the flower designs a lot in future projects.
Definitely found a new book to treasure!
There is a couple of projects in the book that I want to start tonight! So that's it for blogging today!


The moment you start producing your own content, you automatically become the boss of your own “company”. Unfortunately, being a boss means that sometimes you need to make tough decisions and have tricky conversations. For me personally, having these tricky conversations about everything ranging from money to creative differences, has been one of the hardest things about being a producer and content creator. I never had ambitions of becoming the boss or CEO of a company, but once I started producing work I soon realized that this was part of my new job, whether I liked it or not.
I think the reason why I’ve struggled with this so much is that I used to be an extreme people pleaser. I wanted everyone to like me. I had no idea how to have tough conversations that could remain constructive, so if I had a disagreement with someone, I would either defer to their opinion entirely and let them walk all over me or I would get into an all-out war with them and wind up cutting that person out of my life completely.
Because of my social anxiety over being assertive, I’ve done a ton of work on myself to help combat these feelings. Below are three of my favorite books that have helped me on my way.
Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It By Lois P. Frankel & Carol Frohlinger
This is a follow up to the book Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office, which is also excellent and worth reading. What I love about these books is that they teach you so many practical strategies about asserting yourself. You can find a strategy for almost any situation you may face, in both business and your personal life. Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It guides you through ninety-seven tactics for standing up for yourself and getting what you want.
The Power of a Positive No By William Ury
This book does a great job of acknowledging that saying “no” can often be hard. But it then goes on to teach you how a “NO” can be turned from a negative into a positive, not just for yourself but also for the person on the receiving end of the “no”.
Presence By Amy Cuddy
Cuddy wrote this book after her fantastic TED talk on the same topic went viral. (Check it out here.) This book explores how changing your body language can drastically change the way others see you and the way you see yourself.