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I recently read, “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg and I found it an extremely interesting read. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about human habits, habitual thinking and how this can affect behaviour in both our work and personal lives.
It contains several very interesting case studies, stories and information on how we approach the tasks and things we do and how ingrained habits are in our actions, behaviour and characters. It also covers how to change or cultivate them if and where required.
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg


Audience: “Not written for specialists or scholars; it is written for church members, ministerial candidates, ruling elders, and, especially, potential Presbyterians” (preface, p. xii)
Writing Style: Informal, Approachable
About the Author
Sean Michael Lucas earned his PhD from Westminster Theological Seminary (2002) and has served as both Christian minister and seminary professor. He is senior minister of Independent Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as Chancellor’s Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary (see his RTS bio page).
Other books by Lucas include:
- For a Continuing Church: The Beginnings of the Presbyterian Church in America (2015)
- Daniel: Trusting the True Hero (2012)
- God’s Grand Design: The Theological Vision of Jonathan Edwards (2011)
- What is Church Government? (2009)
This book sets out to introduce us to (conservative) Presbyterianism and to map out a well rounded Presbyterian identity. Lucas presents identity as the sum of one’s beliefs, practices, and stories. Not surprisingly, Lucas has arranged the book into three major sections following those three elements of identity. The full structure is as follows:
Introduction: Presbyterian Identity in the Postmodern Age
Part 1: Presbyterian Beliefs
Part 2: Presbyterian Practices
Part 3: Presbyterian Stories
Epilogue: Becoming Presbyterian
In terms of beliefs, Presbyterians are in the Reformed tradition going back to the reformer John Calvin (1509-1564) and later crystallized in the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) and the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms (1647). Lucas covers key points in Presbyterian faith that tend to distinguish them from other evangelical Christians: the absolute sovereignty of God over all creation and all events, the amazing grace of God by which all things are enabled to exist and by which some are chosen for salvation, the covenant relationship through which God relates to human beings, the nature of the Church (local and universal), and the significance of the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Presbyterian practices are grounded in the concept of piety and in the Scriptures. Piety is “how Presbyterians believe that the Christian life should be lived” (p. 100) and comprises a range of practices by which our love for God is demonstrated (e.g. worship, prayer, singing, and service). Presbyterian worship follows the ‘regulative principle,’ which is the idea that God Himself outlines what is appropriate and what is not appropriate in His written Word. Key to this idea is the notion that there are elements of worship that are clearly mandated in Scripture (e.g. reading and preaching of Scripture; administration of the sacraments; presentation of offerings; singing; and sometimes taking oaths) and then there are circumstances of worship which are not directly regulated by the Bible for which we may use our discretion (e.g. when, how, in what style an element of worship is done). Presbyterian church government follows similar principles, obeying what is clearly stipulated in Scripture and then exercising wisdom and freedom in what is not explicitly covered. The Presbyterian rules for government and operation are codified in the Book of Church Order.
There are five chapters on Presbyterian history. The first begins with John Calvin and continues with the influential Scottish reformer John Knox (c. 1514-1572) and the Westminster Standards. The other four cover the history of American Presbyterianism beginning with the settlement of Scots and Scots-Irish Presbyterians and ending with an optimistic outlook on the future of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), one of several Presbyterian denominations in the US today.
Let me make it clear from the beginning that this book is primarily interested in a ‘conservative’ Presbyterian identity that is true to the historical roots of Presbyterianism and that is at home within a particular denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Accordingly, the section on Presbyterian beliefs sets out mainly to describe the Reformed faith as represented in the Westminster Standards. Similarly, the ultimate goal of the section on Presbyterian stories is to explain where the PCA came from. That said, the book covers material that would be useful and familiar to members of other conservative Presbyterian denominations.
The book is strongest in parts one and two. These sections are approachable, clear, and do a good job of introducing the reader to key points in Presbyterian belief and practice. I appreciate the way that quotations from the Westminster Standards are used to ground the exposition in traditional Presbyterian thought, as well as the effort that Lucas makes to point the reader to the biblical grounding of that thought in specific passages from Scripture. I also appreciate the his creative use of traditional hymns to illustrate the richness of the Presbyterian tradition.
The third part of the book struggles to present a great deal of historical information in a concise way. The history of American Presbyterianism is complicated with many conflicts, divisions, reunifications, mergers, etc., and it can be hard to track with the all the key figures, dates, and movements. For those interested in history, one might consider Lucas’ other book For a Continuing Church: The Roots of the Presbyterian Church in America for the more complete picture.
Production quality is quite high. Besides being well printed, every chapter includes a set of questions for thought and review, as well as a recommended bibliography for further reading. The book uses endnotes and contains three indices, including subjects and names, Scripture passages, and sections of the Westminster Standards.
In conclusion, this is a very helpful book for its intended audience, especially since many people in Presbyterian churches today have come there from elsewhere. I doubt that there exists a better introduction to Presbyterianism.
|4.5 / 5
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History of Te Ātiawa
The History of Te Ātiawa and the Migration to Te Tau Ihu
Toi-kai-rakau, the wood eater
Te Ātiawa stem from Toi-te-huatahi or Toi-kai-rakau, the wood eater. Toi was the progenitor of many tribes occupying a considerable stretch of country, eight generations prior to the waka migrations of the fourteenth century. Soon after Toi arrived in New Zealand with his people, he established a pa at Whakatane. In the years following, descendants of Toi moved further afield and different familial branches arose including: Te Tini o Awa, Te Marangaranga, Te Tini o Tuio, Te Tini o Taunga and Ngā Turanga.
One of Toi’s son’s, Ruarangi, married a woman named Rongoueroa. Rongoueroa was the mother of Awanuiarangi, the eponymous ancestor of Te Ātiawa. According to tradition, the father of Awanuiarangi was Tamarau-Te-Heketanga-A-Rangi (Tamarau), a whatukura or heavenly guardian from the tenth heaven. A child of Ranginui and Papatuānuku, Tamarau came down from the heavens after seeing Rongoueroa bathing beside a stream. He took the form of a man and embraced her. From their union, Awanuiarangi was born. From Awanuiarangi came the multitudes – Te Tini o Awanuiarangi. They grew strong and settled themselves principally at Taranaki and Whakatane.
The origins of Te Ātiawa are recounted in the following ngeri:
Tamarau no Runga i Te Rangi heke iho ki raro ki te whakamarimari te tari ai Te hurahanga
o te tapora o Rongo-u-eroa
Taku kuia e! Taku kuia e!
Te Ara o taku tupuna o tohia ai au
Ko Te Ātiawa no Runga i Te Rangi
Te toki te tangatanga e te ra
Taringa mango, ko to kete nge Ue ha! Ue ha!
Tamarau from the heavens above came down to make love
and waited until he could have
Rongo-u-eroa to wife
She is our Kuia! She is our Kuia!
This therefore is the consecrated pathway of my ancestors
e Ātiawa from the heavens above
The adze (of Tamarau) which can remove the very sun from its axis
The Awa people
The descendants of Awanuiarangi, the Awa people, occupied Taranaki for many generations. Te Ātiawa is sometimes referred to as the Awa tribes or Ngātiawa. Te Ātiawa connects with the three hapū, Te Kahui Tu, Te Kahui Rangi and Te Kahui Tawake. These hapū originated from the ancestor Rua Taranaki, the first man to climb Maunga Taranaki. Some of the earliest tangata whenua to have occupied Totaranui and the surrounding districts came from these three hapū.
The Awa people living in Northern Taranaki in the nineteenth century commonly used the name Ngāti Awa. Te Ātiawa Manawhenua Ki Te Tau Ihu Trust recognises that the Tūpuna of all its Beneficiaries at one time came under the name of Ngāti Awa. Through the years the name of Ngāti Awa has evolved to where many of the descendants of these Tūpuna now go by the tribal name of Te Ātiawa. It is also recognised that many continue to go by the name Ngāti Awa.
Today, the manawhenua status of Te Ātiawa is recognised within the four Marae across Te Tau Ihu – Waikawa, Whakatū, Te Āwhina and Onetahua – all have Te Ātiawa interests.
The arrival of the Europeans
The arrival of the Europeans with their muskets in the early 1800s had a huge impact on the Māori population. At first, chiefs seized on the new weapon as a deadly and effective way of settling old scores with old enemies. They quickly recognised that a taua armed with muskets had a decided advantage over one that was more traditionally armed. The conquest of new lands was possible on a far grander scale than ever before. As a result, people found themselves driven from their homes, either temporarily or permanently. In turn, they drove weaker opponents from their land, thereby causing the displacement of yet more tribes; those who were not killed in the fighting were absorbed into the conquering tribes. The events of this early period set off a chain reaction that would span almost the full length of the country.
Warring amongst the northern tribes
It was from these beginnings and against a background of escalated warring amongst the more northern tribes that the ‘Musket Wars’ erupted. The Kawhia tribes, who were continually at war with the powerful Waikato and Maniapoto, became involved and, as a result, many Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Rārua and Ngāti Koata chose to leave Kawhia. They decided that relocation to Kapiti would give them a better chance of survival. On the long journey south they were pursued by Waikato and, at Taranaki, Te Ātiawa (Ngātiawa) stood with the Kawhia people and together they defeated Waikato at the battle of Motunui. Following this success, Te Ātiawa assisted the Kawhia people to Kapiti. The assistance given by Te Ātiawa to the Kawhia tribes made them a prime target for Waikato and Maniapoto and precipitated their departure to Kapiti, with the intent to secure muskets to defend themselves against Waikato and Maniapoto.
At least four main heke left Taranaki between 1822 and 1833. The first, already mentioned, Te Heke Mairaro, was as the escort to the Kawhia tribes. After the majority of Te Ātiawa people returned to Taranaki, the second heke, consisting largely of Ngāti Tama, moved south in Te Heke Hauhaua. They were followed by Te Heke Niho Puta, a large contingent of Ngāti Mutunga, Manukorihi and Puketapu, about 1824.
Demand for more land and resources and the conquest of Te Tau Ihu
As the numbers of Te Ātiawa increased in the lower North Island, so too did the demand for more land and resources. Inevitably, the Taranaki and Kawhia tribes turned their attention to the South Island. Te Ātiawa took up opportunities with the arrival of the early whalers and traders. They also took advantage of the opportunity to acquire land in Te Tau Ihu.
The conquest of Te Tau Ihu was a joint effort with the Kawhia tribes. Te Manutoheroa, Huriwhenua, Te Koihua, Whitikau and many others led the contingent for Te Ātiawa in a series of attacks. The main attack took place around 1829-1830. The Northern tribes fought battles against Ngāti Kuia, Rangitāne, Ngāti Apa and Tu-mata-kokiri, who were armed with traditional weapons. The local tribes never really stood a chance against the northern tribes who were well armed with muskets. Ngai Tahu did not escape the wrath of the northern tribes either. The Poutini people occupying the West Coast were subdued and those on the East Coast suffered great losses.
Waikato and Maniapoto seek revenge, more Ngātiawa head South
In 1832, Waikato and Maniapoto finally executed their threat to seek payment for both the assistance given to the Kawhia tribes at the Battle of Motunui, and for their subsequent loss of chiefs. Attacks were made at Pukerangiora and Ngā Motu. As a result, most of the remaining Ngātiawa people, along with the Europeans who had helped them, decided to migrate South to join their relatives – many of whom were now widely distributed about the Cook Strait District and the Northern South Island. Te Heke Tamateuaua left Taranaki with around two thousand men, women and children.
Te Ātiawa settlement of Te Tau Ihu was a gradual process. Land was first settled in 1832, and by 1840 Te Ātiawa occupied land from Totaranui (Queen Charlotte Sound) to Mohua (Golden Bay).
Protecting the tribal estate of Te Ātiawa
Many Te Ātiawa returned to Taranaki in 1848 and subsequent heke occurred after the mid 1850s. In both cases the return was influenced by concern about the land in Taranaki and, in the latter, as a result of the actions of the Colonial Government. The Taranaki Land Wars, one of the major events of the nineteenth century, stemmed from the desire of Wiremu Kingi Te Rangitaake to protect the tribal estate of Te Ātiawa. In 1860, the first of the country’s land wars involving the Crown began and Māori resistance at Parihaka continued through until the end of the century.
Systematic loss of asset base and ability to exercise rangatiratanga
By 1860 Te Ātiawa were more restricted in their movements, largely because huge land purchases had already taken place by this time. In the 1840s and 1850s reserves were established for Te Ātiawa to live on. These reserves were all that remained of their land. Apart from the fact that the reserves were inadequate, in many cases, the land was worthless. Through successive government legislation and policy, Te Ātiawa have been systematically stripped of their main asset base, and the ability to exercise rangatiratanga in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Aquaculture Settlement
The Aquaculture Settlement and the pending settlement of Te Ātiawa’s Tribunal Claim, while returning only a pittance of what was taken, will provide for the re-establishment of an economic base and the ability to exercise some semblance of rangatiratanga over our future.


Gang of Four: Design Patterns. Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software (1994; 2004 ed)
- Buy the book on Amazon (affiliate link)
- I don’t remember why I picked the 38th edition year, 2004, instead of the original year of publication, 1994. Could be there were changes in the edition I bought.
- The book was inspired by Chrisopher Alexander’s book on architecture.
- When I discovered “Design Patterns”, I was blown away by the potential knowing these promised.
- In the early days of my access to the internet, I tried to memorize these and had pages with explanations bookmarked. (All using Java examples, of course!)
- I picked up the actual book at University around 2008. Was too expensive to buy. Many years later, I got myself a used copy.
- Many years later, I discovered that Design Patterns only take you so far. They are a code-level heuristic: how to structure pieces and components, and what conventions they adhere to. These patterns are not architectural patterns that can help you structure a whole app. That’s the realm of software architecture, I believe.
Full reference I use in my notes:
[#gamma2004dp]: Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John Vlissides (2004): _Design Patterns. Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software_, Boston: Addison-Wesley.
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Mizuno Naoki, Cross-Currents: East Asian History and Culture Review (Feb 2013)
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Members of the Scout Regiment find themselves surrounded by Titans as they're stranded on top of a tower among the old ruins of Utgard Castle. The Titans are unrelenting as they advance, and one ally after another falls. Can you survive on this isolated tower?
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A young boy with strong emotions and a reckless personality who dreams of the world beyond the Walls. After joining the Cadet Corps, his goal becomes to become a member of the Scout Regiment, who venture into the outside world.
Mikasa has lived with Eren ever since he saved her life when they were both young. Protecting Eren means everything to her, and she wears the scarf he gave to her nearly every day of the year.
A Captain in the Scout Regiment Known as "Humanity's Strongest Soldier," but his allies just call him Captain.
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It's said that 90% of Scout Regiment member die within four years. These elite veterans have survived for five.
Faced with a world entirely dominated by Titans, humanity has built massive walls, exchanging its freedom to travel beyond them for protection against further invasion. Attack on Titan is a dark fantasy on a grand scale depicting the battle between the Titans and humanity, particularly Eren Jaeger, a young boy who yearns for the unseen world beyond the Walls. The series first began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in 2009. It was adapted into an animated television series in 2013, and its third animated season began airing in July 2018. As of December 2018, 27 collected volumes of the series have been released in Japan, with a total print run of over 78 million copies, making it a flagship title among the entire world of Japanese comics. Its popularity has now spread across the globe, and a Hollywood film adaptation has been announced.


Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm.
Join Judith at Fan Expo Regina
Judith will have a book table filled with her “Dinosaur” series books and fun for everyone.
Purchase a book, get a signature, chat with the author!
At 3:30 pm on Sunday she’ll participate on the Professional Author Panel– Mixed Showcase in Theatre One.
Authors in Their Own Write: a self-publishing book fair
Saturday, April 11
10:00 am-4:00 pm
For all ages
Prince of Wales Branch Library/Core Ritchie Centre
445-14th Avenue, 306.777.6085
Self-publishing is becoming a major phenomenon in the world of books and libraries. In partnership with the City of Regina, Regina Public Library is pleased to sponsor this one-day book fair for local self-published authors to display and promote their works. Registration not required.
CTV News Interview, 2 April, 2015:
Judith will be on hand with a book table, featuring predominantly her self-published titles
(and a selection of her commercially published titles)
Ghosts of Government House
Made In Saskatchewan – a biography of Ukrainian Pioneer and Potter Peter Rupchan
Ingrained Legacy: Saskatchewan Pioneer Woodworkers, 1870-1930
Judith will do a public reading at 11:00 a.m.
Yumm! Bison soup and fresh bannock!
Mike Keepness Art display a hit!
Story adapted from Cree legend aims to preserve culture
Judith Silverthorne adapted her book, Honouring the Buffalo, from an elder’s telling of a Cree legend
CBC News Posted: Mar 22, 2015 9:36 AM CT


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“Barack Obama, for one, should put it on his reading list.” —The Financial Times
“...an astute and highly informed book...” —The New York Times
“...a wonderfully illuminating and timely expose... America Between the Wars is a work you should have on your desk this summer.” —Charleston Post and Courier
“Provocative... A careful explication of why things are as they are, with all those old arguments continuing to sizzle and pop-suggestive and highly useful for those seeking to reshape policy in the near term.” —Kirkus Reviews
“...splendidly illuminating... This book will become the standard account of U.S. foreign policy in the first decade after the Cold War.” —Foreign Affairs
“The history of diplomacy and international affairs are inseparable from the history of politics; but it is extremely difficult to do them all justice in a single book. Derek Chollet and James Goldgeier not only succeed, they succeed in style—and they provide a persuasive and entirely original way of understanding America’s role in global affairs during a pivotal dozen years.” —Sean Wilentz, professor of history at Princeton University and author of The Age of Reagan
Host Harry Kreisler of UC Berkeley welcomes Derek Chollet and James Goldgeier on September 25 for a discussion of U.S.foreign policy from the fall of the Berlin Wall until the attack on 9/11.
Derek Chollet is interviewed August 16, 2008 by Robert Satloff on Alhurra's Inside Washington. Part I.
Derek Chollet is interviewed August 16, 2008 by Robert Satloff on Alhurra's Inside Washington. Part II.
Derek and James appear on Bloomberg's Night Talk July 28th with host Mike Schneider. Part I.
Derek and James appear on Bloomberg's Night Talk July 28th with host Mike Schneider. Part II.
Derek and James appear on Bloomberg's Night Talk July 28th with host Mike Schneider. Part III.
Reading Between The Wars - Derek Chollet argues that what came after 9/11 was very much defined by what came before it. Posted June 13 @ reuters.com >
Derek Chollet and James Goldgeier discuss their book at NDN's March 12th Forum.


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Do you love books? Are you looking for a fantastical adventure? The Last Bookstore is just what you need.
With stunning displays built out of books and long hallways leading to an old converted bank vault, The Last Bookstore is sure to quench your thirst for both the magical and the literary.
Their book displays are a genius business plan to bring young people to the store for Instagram photos, and leave with a book while they’re at it!
Or maybe you’re searching for that elusive book or record. The Last Bookstore probably has it.
Perhaps you want a personalized library to match your aesthetic and intellect! The Last Bookstore can help you curate that.
You’d be remiss to visit Los Angeles without heading to this iconic masterpiece of a bookstore!
What is The Last Bookstore?
The Last Bookstore is an independent bookstore in Downtown LA. It’s California’s biggest new and used bookstore.
Why is The Last Bookstore so famous?
The Last Bookstore is so famous because of how large it is. It is also famous for its whimsical art displays made out of books. It’s also one of the few still-standing bookstores in downtown LA.
The Last Bookstore puts on lots of events like performances, lectures, signings, and monthly book clubs in all genres imaginable.
Where is The Last Bookstore located? What is it near? Is it near Skid Row?
The Last Bookstore is at 453 S Spring St, Downtown Los Angeles.
Some things it’s near include:
The Main Museum
Why is it called The Last Bookstore?
The Last Bookstore got its name in reference to how popular digital books have become. It’s an ode to the dying out of physical bookstores.
History of The Last Bookstore
The Last Bookstore came to be in 2005. It started off in a loft, only selling things online- with other things alongside books. But then they decided to narrow their focus down to books and opened a small shop in 2009.
They moved to their current location in 2011, with a whopping 22,000 square feet of space! It’s located in what used to be a bank with two levels of books (including the old vault!).
According to Vox, the store uses creative displays to attract Instagram visitors in the hopes of them buying books.
Who owns The Last Bookstore?
Josh Spencer is the owner of The Last Bookstore.
He’s a father, husband, and parapalegic. He was very active before his injury but got hit by a car while riding a moped. He struggled to find his identity for years after becoming disabled and as he readjusted to his new life. He said it took about a decade to readjust.
His young daughter is named Eden. She loves to read and her parents want to instill a love of books in her, but don’t want to force it on her if she doesn’t want to be a bookworm.
Can you purchase and sell books at The Last Bookstore?
Donating is The Last Bookstore’s preferred method of collecting books.
You can sell at their warehouse and they buy more books than anyone else in southern California! However, they’re quite picky and need books to be in “very good or better condition”.
If you have over 20 boxes, you need to request a Home Visit, with at least 10 photos in your email. They only buy books from smoke-free houses and buildings.
You don’t need an appointment to sell books and you typically won’t have to wait for over 20 minutes.
The Last Bookstore will make you a cash offer and a trade offer. The cash offer will be between 20 and 50% of what they can re-sell your books for, typically around $1-3. For special books such as collectibles, current textbooks, and more, they’re willing to pay “quite a bit more”.
Their trade offer is usually 50% more than their cash offer (books only).
The Last Bookstore is in multiple movies, including:
Under the Silver Lake
B.O.S.S – Bad Timing
The Chainsmokers Feat. Great Good Fine OK: Let You Go
Is there an Art Gallery at The Last Bookstore?
The Spring Arts Collective is a special art gallery on the mezzanine level of The Last Bookstore.
It’s right in the center of the downtown Los Angeles art scene and has artists such as Andrea Bogdan and Robin McGeough.
The gallery can be found at the entrance of the collective and holds shows comprised of artists both within and outside the collective. The hours are the same as those of The Last Bookstore, but the hours of each artist’s studio varies.
If you want to visit, the best times are during the Downtown Los Angeles Artwalk, which is the 2nd Thursday of each month) between 7pm and 10pm; and when all the artists are present on Saturdays between 1pm and 5pm.
Do they sell anything besides books?
The Last Bookstore sells books, rare books, and vinyls.
They will also help you create a curated library. They explain the service: “Elevate and inspire your home library, office, lounge, or business to reflect your personal literary style.”
Tips for visiting
Where to park
The Last Bookstore is a block away from Pershing Square metro station. They don’t have their own parking lot, so you’ll probably have to pay around $10 in one of the lots. However, it’s cheaper during weekends and at night. There are plenty of parking meters, but they fill up quickly. And read the signs very carefully!
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are allowed inside. Make sure to clean up after them if they have an accident and keep them from bothering other customers. If they’re barking, you may be asked to leave.
Is there a bathroom?
There is a restroom for customers. You need to go to the buy counter or the register and leave your ID to get the key. One customer is allowed in at a time.
Is there a coffee shop?
There is no coffee shop inside The Last Bookstore, but you can buy a mug and take it to a nearby coffee shop!
Can you take pictures?
You can take pictures at The Last Bookstore! It’s encouraged, as it draws a young Instagram crowd and helps bring people in and advertise at the same time.
Are there kid’s books?
There’s a pretty book kid’s section with chairs and a small table. The whole bookstore itself is a great way to instill a love of reading in children as they wander the mystical halls!


"Readers interested in carbon capture and climate mitigation will welcome this new resource, one of the most complete books on the market today that deals with what could be called 'carbon farming.' Although the focus is on perennial crops and systems often grouped under the topics of agroforestry, or more recently permaculture, the book also delves into creative and biodiverse annual cropping and livestock systems, new crops, and innovative designs all focused on the issue of carbon. Toensmeier is an applied ecologist with extensive experience in the Latin American tropics, and practices these principles in workshops, books, and at home. More than a reference volume,The Carbon Farming Solution is an easily read and interesting overview of this important frontier. … The appendixes to the book provide a wealth of data on species and relevant references that could keep anyone truly interested engaged for months in following up on sources and designing new systems based on these ideas. The Carbon Farming Solution is indeed a monumental project that will help guide tropical agricultural development for decades, and Toensmeier has provided a significant resource for those concerned about climate and the future.”
--Journal of Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems
"To minimize climate change, environmental engineers have recently proposed several innovative, if controversial, schemes designed to soak up CO2 or even block sunlight altogether, including spraying aerosols in the upper atmosphere. Yet, according to permaculture expert Toensmeier, a more reliable and safer solution involves trading in conventional agriculture practices for a soil-management methodology known as carbon farming. In this weighty but well-organized handbook, Toensmeier offers a wealth of guidance on cutting-edge farming techniques that reduce greenhouse-gas emissions and capture carbon in vegetation and soils. As a successful model of what’s possible, Toensmeier cites Las Canadas, in Veracruz, Mexico, where food-cooperative owner Ricardo Romero restored 250 acres of degraded farmland within 10 years. In 5 lucidly written sections, Toensmeier covers the science of carbon sequestration, perennial crop cultivation, and key financing tips. On the coattails of the recent, successful Paris Climate Summit, Toensmeier provides invaluable information and inspiration to farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs as well as everyone interested in environmentally positive farming as part of the effort to protect food sources and mitigate global warming.”
“Scientific observations and models are building an increasingly dire picture of the obstacles that must be crossed on the road to achieving climate and ecological health and stability on a planet filled with humans. The relentlessly hopeful (but not naively optimistic) author of The Carbon Farming Solution reminds us that our planet is still rich in biological resources and that humanity is capable of astonishing feats of creativity and collaborative action; the picture painted here in word and image depicts both the barriers and paths through them. Eric Toensmeier draws upon both the scientific literature and the world’s ethnobotanical knowledge bank to construct a logical and compelling road map for future research and investment to reinvent agriculture. But reason and facts alone are insufficient to sustain a global and long-term agenda; passion is required. In the end, it is the perennial plants (and their human and microbial partners) themselves—lovingly portrayed here in their glorious diversity and elegant functionality—that steal the show and our hearts. This ‘Who’s Who’ of wild or orphaned potential crops can inspire a new generation of plant lovers and gardeners to become the convention-questioning, dedicated, passionate, hopeful scientists, farmers, and leaders that the movement requires.”
--David VanTassell, The Land Institute
"Toensmeier has done a great deal of research and he is careful to articulate all his sources... The largest chunk of the book is a fairly exhaustive list of the numerous perennial crops for use in carbon farming for protein, fats, carbohydrates, oils, biomass, hydrocarbon, industrial starches etc. This is where the book shines for me... As holistic managers we know that there are many factors as to why a producer will choose one carbon farming practice over another. We need to focus on how to get producers to take any step in the right direction toward carbon farming practices that speak to them. The first step is understanding the importance of carbon farming and the next step is being a part of the solution."
--Anne Adams, Holistic Management Institute
"The Carbon Farming Solution is a book we will look back upon decades from now and wonder why something so critically relevant could have been so overlooked until that time. We are told we have a choice between chemical/GMO agriculture if we want to feed the world, or we can see children starve and adopt organic agriculture as a romantic and sentimental pursuit. Really? Toensmeier describes a future that is in alignment with how life works, a scientific and sophisticated agricultural understanding of husbandry and biology that surpasses the productivity of industrial agriculture. What is phenomenal about these land-use solutions is that they are the only way we can bring carbon back home if we are to reverse climate change. The title is accurate but humble: The Carbon Farming Solution describes the foundation of the future of civilization."
--Paul Hawken, author of Blessed Unrest
"Eric Toensmeier presents a convincing argument that carbon farming is crucial to addressing global issues of the 21st century including climate change, food and nutritional insecurity, eutrophication and contamination of water, and dwindling of soil biodiversity. Implemented in a transparent manner and with payments of just and fair price based on the true societal value, carbon farming is also pertinent to alleviating poverty and addressing several Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Carbon farming as a strategy is in accord with the "4 pour 1000" initiative of the French Government presented during the COP-21 Summit in Paris on December 1, 2015 and The Carbon Farming Solution is a befitting tribute to the 2015 International Year of Soils."
--Dr. Rattan Lal, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science and director of The Carbon Management and Sequestration Center, The Ohio State University; President Elect, International Union of Soil Sciences
"The Carbon Farming Solution is a book whose time has come. This detailed documentation of regenerative practices from around the world, including principles and methods, provides a practical guide for others to follow and expand upon as humanity takes on the ‘Great Work of Our Time'—to restore the Earth's natural systems to ecological health. The Carbon Farming Solution is of enormous importance."
--John D. Liu, founder and director, Environmental Education Media Project (EEMP)
"Eric Toensmeier has done a hugely impressive job putting together this magnum opus. It is packed with an enormous amount of information about seven hundred plant species that have a role to play in saving the planet from land degradation and climate change, while at the same time improving the lives of millions of poor farmers, especially in the tropics and sub-tropics. The Carbon Farming Solution covers species for every use and every situation that can be assembled in infinite agroecological combinations. On top of that, the cultivation of these crops can lead to new industries in the production of food, medicines, cosmetics, and materials—creating wealth and employment. This information should be absorbed by everyone engaged in agriculture; everyone concerned about the future of the world and the well-being and health of its people; and everyone interested in protecting biodiversity. Indeed, The Carbon Farming Solution offers a path to a bright new world!"
--Professor Roger Leakey, vice chairman of the International Tree Foundation and author of Living with the Trees of Life
"Eric Toensmeier is one of North America's most inventive and scientifically-minded permaculture experimenters. In this book, he offers nothing less than a new vision for world agriculture that is more resilient, supports traditional farmers, and also helps relieve the global climate crisis. The Carbon Farming Solution offers an encyclopedic but also highly readable view of new and old carbon-trapping farming methods that can be applied around the world, and a profile of the highly adaptable, soil-enhancing perennial plant species that may just be the key to a livable human future."
--Brian Tokar, director of the Institute for Social Ecology and author of Toward Climate Justice: Perspectives on the Climate Crisis and Social Change
"The Carbon Farming Solution is an excellent reference book that convincingly explains the potential of farming practices based on perennial crops for carbon sequestration and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The numerous photographs and charts included help illustrate the food-security and multi-functionality attributes of agroforestry and other such farming systems. In addition to professionals who work on food security and climate stabilization issues, undergraduate and graduate students of these topics will find the book useful."
--Dr. P. K. Ramachandran Nair, Distinguished Professor in the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida
"Dealing with climate change requires action on many fronts, and this book is the toolkit for making the soil itself a sponge for carbon. It's a powerful vision, one that I've seen playing out in enough places to make me very hopeful it can presage major changes in our species' use of the land."
--Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy
"In The Carbon Farming Solution, Eric Toensmeier admirably harnesses available data with traditional wisdom to propose a practical response to climate change. Toensmeier's solution-oriented ideas combine his clear understanding of ecology, agriculture, and the magnitude of the challenge we face with a set of agriculture-based solutions that are suited to various livelihoods, communities, and systems of production. This book will surely be a benchmark in policy-relevant knowledge."
--Dr. Cheikh Mbow, senior scientist on climate change and development, World Agroforestry Centre


A book of three monster stories written by David McNiven, illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs. Every year millions of people visit the Loch Ness hoping to catch a glimpse of Nessius Neversuaras, the Loch Ness Monster. After reading these stories then you'll know the reason and why you'll probably never see the Loch Ness Monster. An exerpt from the book - He ate chocolate cake and suddenly yelled, LOOK OUT! and grew straight through the ceiling. The book is 63 pages, a paperback, and measures 6.5 inches by 8.25 inches.


Next date: Friday, 01 December 2023 | 10:30 AM
to 12:00 PM
Thames Library's Reading Group is a relaxed and informal book club. Meet other book lovers and share whatever you’re reading over a cuppa. Here's the ideal place to pick up some tasty new titles!
We meet in Thames Library's meeting space, the Carnegie Room, on the first Friday of every month.
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The history of community
Jewish community of Larissa
The Jewish Community of Larissa was and continues being the largest Jewish community in Thessaly and the third largest in Greece, after the ones of Athens and Thessaloniki.
Here you can find information about:
- Ancient times ,
- Ottoman Empire – Turkish occupation,
- Modern years,
- 2nd World War, Occupation, Holocaust
- Liberation from German occupation,
- The years after the war until today
Etz Hayyim Synagogue – (Pen & ink drawing by Elias Messinas 1995)
The Jewish Community of Larissa counts 2.000 years of life. Historians and travellers refer to an active jewish presence in Larissa already from the roman times, with the most notable testimony by Herodion of Patras who, when he visited Larissa on 150 a.D. to preach Christianity, addressed its jewish residents.
The jewish presence in Larissa is declared from the prechristianic years by a marble column brought to light by the archaelogical excavations in the central city square on 1973. There is a greek inscription on it “ALEXANDROU SCHOLASTIKOU AND PROSTATOU” and the ancient Hebrew symbol of the seven lamp lampstand or “Menorah”, as it is called in jewish. The archaeologists place its origin between the 4th and 6th century A.D. This finding is exhibited today on the Diachronic Museum of Larissa.
Many historic writers also wrote about the Jewish Community of Larissa: The historian from Larissa Epameinondas Farmakidis, who writes in his book “LARISSA” that around the 7th century A.D. there was a Jewish community in the town with three synagogues, the Jewish traveler Benjamin from Tudela, who visited Larissa on 1173, his contemporary Arab geographer and chronicler Ederji, Gustav Hertzberg (according to Karolidi’s translation), Paparigopoulos, Giannopoulos, Filippidis, Oikonomou, Leonardos Aravantinos, Vasos Kalogiannis from Larissa and others.
Ottoman Empire – Turkish occupation
At the end of the 14th and the beginning of the 15th century, the jewish community of Larissa comprised greek speaking Jews, the “Romaniot(e)s”. However, it took its final form on the 16th century, with the arrival in Larissa of Jews from Spain. The “Sephardim” as they were called from the word Sepharad, which in Hebrew means Spain, took refuge in various countries of the Mediterranean and Greece, after their exile on 1492 from the catholic kings Ferdinand and Isabella.
The spanish jews did not integrate in the community that the native jews had long since created, but established their own community and built their own synagogue. Thus, for many years there were two separate jewish communities in Larissa. With the wise guidance of the two Rabbis, Jaacov Bohor Solomon and Mose Ben Sabettai, the local Jews and the new comers were united in a single community that exists even today.
The Sephardim were, in their majority exceptionally educated, scientists philosophers and experienced family industry owners and, when mixed with their natives coreligionists, transferred and easily enforced their culture, their traditions, the worshipping rites and, of course, their language, the “Ladino” (Judaeo-Spanish), which is saved even today. This way they contributed not only to the evolution of the jewish community of Larissa, which from their installation is considered a Sepharadic Community, but also to the growth of the whole town.
In the years that followed there were many other arrivals of Jews in Larissa, on 1537 from Puglia, on 1685 from Patras and finally from the Peloponnese, after the revolution in Morea on 1821. The latter, who were 50 families, formed the “brotherhood of Moraites”, as the Chief Rabbi Simeon Pessach mentions in his diary.
With the successive installations of Jews in its territory, Larissa constituted a great jewish centre with cosmopolitan character and acquired the title “Madre d’ Israel” (Mother of Israel) because of the establishment of the town as an immigration centre. The community of Larissa, according to the impressions of the travellers, experienced its biggest prosperity during the 17th, 18th and 19th century.
Its progress, however, was interrupted in the years of Turkish occupation. The Jews of the city, just like the Christians, were oppressed by the Turks, who, with their atrocious methods, led many to poverty even to death. Some moved to other cities, while few were those who remained hoping for better days. During the same period of Turkish occupation, rich Jews were distinguished for their charity work, to whom the Ottoman Administration awarded the honourable title of “Celebi” and used their wealth and knowledge for the solution of many of their problems. The “Celebi”, on the other hand, benefited from the power of their title and helped their co-religionists in any possible way.
Chief Rabbi of Larissa David Angel (1819-1886)
Jewish tailors during Ottoman domination
Chief Rabi of Larissa Simeon Pessach (1848-1893)
Admission of King George I to Larissa in 1881
The liberation of Larissa from the turkish yoke, on August 31 1881, found the Jews celebrating the arrival of the greek army. Later on, when King George the 1st visited Larissa, the Chief Rabi of Larissa Simeon Pessach welcomed him in the entrance of the town addressing him in Judaeo-Spanish. In return, the king, after his visit to the Metropolitan Church of Agios Achilleios, visited the Big Synagogue of Larissa.
The Jewish Community of Larissa, with the fall of the Ottoman Empire, regrouped and soon found its former splendor and vitality. In 1881, according to the data of the population census of Thessaly, among the 13.000 residents of Larissa, 2.200 were Jews. They spoke Greek and Turkish, but among them, spoke Spanish as their mother tongue.
2nd World War, Occupation, Holocaust
Before the Second World War, 1.120 Jews lived in Larissa. The war declaration, on October 28th 1940, found the jewish community of Larissa excited and its members on the battlements of the fight from the very first moment. The Jews of Larissa fought the intruder with their brothers the Greek Christians, but also the Jews of Greece and they were not few. 13 Jews of Larissa heroically fell fighting (4 in the Albanian front and 9 in battles against the Germans), while 7 were victims of the heavy bombing of Larissa by enemy airplanes on 21/12/1940. At the same time many were the civilians, children and women, who helped the fight joining various associations and organisations.
During the Italian Occupation the Jews of Larissa did not face a particular danger. The hardship began when the country came under the german occupation with the collapse of Italy, on September 1943. The forthcoming danger for the fate of the Jews became more visible in the beginning of 1944 with the enforcement of the measures against the Jews, which clearly showed which were the intentions of the Germans. The most provident members of the community, having the precedent of the Jews of Thessaloniki, who had been arrested a year earlier, started abandoning the town and escaping with their families to isolated mountain villages of the area, in order to hide. Some however remained in their houses and shops, and others who had left, returned for various reasons and mainly for survival ones.
The fears of the Larissa Jews came true in the most tragic way at dawn of March 24th 1944, on the eve of the national holiday. The Germans, aided by their collaborators, surrounded the jewish quarter of Six Streets, entered only in jewish houses and violently took out all their residents. In one hour, they arrested 243 Jews of any age, sex and social status and financial level. After a short detainment in a provisional camp, together with their coreligionists from other towns, the Germans violently embarked them on closed train wagons and led them to the nazi concentration camps. The Community of Larissa, lost 36% of its population in a single day. The same moment that the desperate Jews were uprooted from their homes, their houses were looted, along with their shops and all their belongings as well as the community institutes.
But those who had abandoned the city, also lived under harsh conditions in the places they had taken refuge. They were afflicted by hunger, diseases, deprivation, danger and anguish for their fate. However, they survived thanks to the strong position of Resistance Organisations, the help of the Church, the Police and the Municipal Authorities, but also thanks to the human kindness of simple fellow citizens and peasants, who saved whole jewish families in their houses. The Jewish Community of Larissa, in special events, honoured all these, who, with their brave actions, saved Jews during these hard years.
March 1941 – Jewish soldiers
March 1944 – Jewish families on Mount Olympous hiding from Nazi’s
Prize of honor from the JCL and Prefecture of Larissa to families that saved Jewish people during the occupation (January 2007)
Liberation from German occupation
Distribution of Joint supplies to the members of the Community in front of the semi-destroyed Synagogue (1946)
With the liberation of the town from the Germans, on October 23rd 1944, the Jews began returning from the mountains, while only 6 nazi-camp hostages, who managed to survive, returned. Then a titanic struggle began for the care and support of those who had lost everything, but also for the reconstruction of the Community itself that had been completely destroyed. With the help from the state, the jewish organisations abroad and great people of the Community, who gave their soul in the reconstruction work, the Community managed to regroup and its members to organize again their life.
However, because of poverty, insecurity and the civil war that followed, the jewish population of the town decreased, as many families immigrated to bigger Greek towns, as well as to America and Israel.
The years after the war until today
In the following years, the Community of Larissa prospers again, thanks to good leadership, important Presidents, wise Rabbis and Religious Officials. Many dedicated volunteers – members of the community help considerably, offering their services and contributing to its prosperity and growth. Despite that fact, the finance of the Community were not always prosperous, whatever missing in resources is complemented by soul and altruistic offer of its members. From the first post-war years, various committees and associations, athletic and theatrical groups, choirs, the remarkable women part and its active youth took action.
The Larissa Jews occupy themselves with a wide range of professions, participate and distinguish themselves in professional, cultural and charity associations and in general essentially contribute to the social, economic, cultural and politic life of the town. Always living fully integrated in the social web of Larissa, they go together with love and solidarity, respecting the values, the customs and their traditions, while at the same time, they honour their dual identity, the one of Greek citizen and the Jew in religion.
The Jewish Community of Larissa is included among the Authorities of the town and possesses a remarkable and appreciable position in the local society. Despite the fact of being small, it is a traditional Community, which offers a full jewish life to its members. In parallel, it is a very active Community, organizing cultural and social events and actively participates in the organisation of events with the Municipality of Larissa and the Region of Thessaly. Events of world wide prestige together with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and the Embassy of Romania, were hosted in Larissa in May 2016.
Important, special and worthy of imitation was the establishment from 2012, of the participation of the schools of the Prefecture of Larissa in events that take place at the Anne Frank Square, in the memory of the 1.500.000 children who were lost in the Holocaust. It is an initiative of the Jewish Community of Larissa, aiming to the sensitization of the young against racism and takes place each year in the framework of the Holocaust Memory National Day, in cooperation with the Regional Direction of Education, the Municipality and the Region.


From his early adolescence to his passing in 2007, aged 76, Sri Chinmoy created a vast collection of meditative poems and aphorisms, numbering well over 100,000. His creative works reflected the simplicity and spontaneity that were a hallmark of both his meditation philosophy, and his life.
Born in 1931, Sri Chinmoy began writing poetry in a spiritual community in South India, where he spent twenty years of his youth before coming to America in 1964. Among his poems are three major collections: Ten Thousand Flower-Flames written between 1978 and 1983, and Twenty Seven Thousand Aspiration-Plants between 1983 and 1998. His largest collection Seventy Seven Thousand Service-Trees, was started in 1998, and he had completed 50,000 poems in this series by the time he passed in 2007. In addition to these he authored hundreds of other books of poetry and aphorisms, including smaller series of 1000 poems each, such as The Golden Boat, The Wings of Life and the Dance of Light.
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy
More information about Sri Chinmoy’s books.


Visual Materials Cataloging Manual
This manual outlines local decisions of the Beinecke Manuscript Unit for cataloging art, photographs, and other visual materials, as individual items or collections, coded as record type k. This manual is used in conjunction with Yale University Library’s Manuscript Cataloging Guidelines and the Beinecke Manuscript Unit’s Manuscript Cataloging Manual. Consult YUL and Beinecke general guidelines first, and refer to this Visual Materials Cataloging Manual for guidelines specific to visual materials. This manual also conforms to YUL-wide visual materials cataloging manuals for single items and collections, completed by a subgroup of the YUL Manuscript Cataloging Committee in 2014.
An earlier version of this manual, “Orbis Cataloging Manual: Visual Materials Format,” was based on Elizabeth Betz’s Graphic Materials: Rules for Describing Original Items and Historical Collections, which was superseded by Descriptive Cataloging of Rare Materials (Graphics) (DCRM(G) in 2013. A revision completed in 2014 updated the manual in conformance with DCRM(G), integrated new local cataloging decisions, and eliminated information duplicated in the YUL and Beinecke general manuscript cataloging manuals.


Books have been my best teachers.
I am turning 30 this week, and I decided to share the 30 books that changed my life in one way or another.
Use this Reading List template to add your own books, divide them into the life categories of your choosing, and add personal lessons for each book so you can keep reminding yourself of the wisdom these books brought into your life.
(P.S.: I would love to know your book tips! Please share them with me so I can add them to my reading list.)


A blog about books, literature and other random other things. I am the CEO of a Canadian library system. This blog mostly focused on Young Adult literature and resources, which are my personal favourite, but I will occasionally add others!
The Secret of the
Village Fool is a story about one family’s struggle to survive during the
Nazi occupation of Zborów, Poland (now Ukraine). This Jewish family lived a
normal life until Germany invaded Poland and the Nazi soldiers began separating
families. Young Munio and Milek were forced to hide in a tunnel that was build
off of the root cellar in their weird neighbour’s yard. Although the boys heard
many strange stories about Anton Suchinski, they soon realized that he was a
good man who risked his life to save them.


Four-time Emmy winner and author of 3 books on Peru
Kim MacQuarrie is an American-born Four-time Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker and author of 3 books on Peru. He has a bachelor’s degree in biology and a Master’s in anthropology. He has spent several years in Peru visiting all the Inca ruins he has been able to find, and living with the Yora, a recently-contacted tribe of indigenous Amazonians. This experience was the inspiration for his book The Last Days of the Incas, which recounts one of the greatest epic stories in the Americas - the conquest of the 10-million-strong Inca Empire by 168 Spaniards.
A keen explorer and adventurer, Kim has won 4 Emmy Awards -- 3 of them for documentaries on the Peruvian Amazon.


Brooklyn Law School
J.D. (Yale), M.Phil (Oxford), B.A. (summa cum laude, Harvard )
Frank Pasquale is an expert on the law of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and machine learning. He is an internationally recognized and prolific scholar whose work has addressed the regulation of technology in several contexts.
Pasquale’s book, The Black Box Society: The Secret Algorithms That Control Money and Information (Harvard University Press, 2015), has been recognized internationally as a landmark study on information asymmetries. It is cited in fields ranging from law to computer science to sociology to literature. The book develops a social theory of reputation, search, and finance, while promoting pragmatic reforms to improve the information economy.
Pasquale’s latest book, New Laws of Robotics: Defending Human Expertise in the Age of AI (Harvard University Press, 2020) analyzes the law and policy influencing the adoption of AI in varied professional fields. Pasquale has also co-edited The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI (Oxford University Press, 2020). Pasquale’s work on “algorithmic accountability” has helped bring the insights and demands of social justice movements to AI law and policy.


“The greatest gift is the passion for reading. It gives you knowledge of the world. It is a moral illumination.”
To inculcate in students a taste for reading right from childhood, the school has fully furnished vast library containing academic, informative and inspiring books, a large number of reference books including encyclopedias. A large number of daily newspapers, weekly and monthly magazines and educational journals are subscribed. The library is fully air-conditioned with the seating capacity of a large number of readers at a time. The sanctity of the library is maintained by dedicating them to noble personalities and laureates.
The library has a vast collection of fiction and non-fiction books. All important documents, test-papers and important records are kept in the library for consultation whenever needed. To avail the facility of library, students are issued Library cards and each class is allotted a period for library. Besides scheduled period, students are given special permission to use library after school hours too and even during summer vacations for preparing for competitions, making projects or enhancing knowledge in general. Thus, it motivates students to sail in the ocean of knowledge without hurdles. All Libraries have smart boards and projectors.


The source code for Vina-Carb can be downloaded from here.
Contents of the Download
- Modified AutoDock Vina 1.1.2 which now include the CHI energy functions  and called Vina-Carb 1.0.
- Additional files: canonicals.txt, GLYLIB
Requirements for Installation
- A Linux- or UNIX-based operating system
- A GCC compiler
- Boost C++ libraries version 1.41.0: The Vina-Carb source code was compiled using this version of Boost libraries (as was the original AutoDock Vina 1.1.2). Using other versions of the libraries may work, but it has not been tested.
- The GNU make utilities
- The input carbohydrate file must follows standard carbohydrate nomenclature for atomnames.
- The environment variable VINA_CARB should be set to point to the location of parent directory VC_1_0. Please provide the full path.
To compile Vina-Carb, follow the instructions for how to compile AutoDock Vina from source here. The executable file created will be called vina-carb.
Besides the flags regularly used during AutoDock Vina docking, the user can use two additional parameters to tweak the application of CHI energies during Vina-Carb docking as shown below; default values set are shown in square brackets.
chi_coeff [1.0]: this value can be adjusted to any number; a value of 0 will switch Vina-Carb to AutoDock Vina.
chi_cutoff [2.0]: this value can be changed to any number but with a value high enough (12), it would switch to AutoDock Vina as all CHI energy penalties will be negated.
Running the program
vina-carb –config config –log log.txt –out output_models.pdbqt
- Vina-Carb: Improving Glycosidic Angles During Carbohydrate Docking. Nivedha, Anita; Thieker, David; Makeneni, Spandana; Hu, Huimin; Woods, Robert. J. Chem. Theory Comput. 2016, 12 (2), pp 892–901. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.5b00834
- Importance of ligand conformational energies in carbohydrate docking: Sorting the wheat from the chaff. Nivedha, Anita; Makeneni, Spandana; Foley, B. Lachele; Tessier, Matthew B.; Woods, Robert J. J. Comput. Chem. 2014, 35, 526–539. DOI: 10.1002/jcc.23517


How to Improve the World Impact of the Western Region's Economy in Today's Economic Situation - A Literature Review
Keywords:Western Region, Economic Development, Digital Economy, Global Influence
This paper delves into strategies to elevate the global influence of China's western region's economy amidst current global economic dynamics. Recognizing the necessity for economic advancement in this region, the study initiates with an analysis of the prevailing economic development trends both globally and within China, acknowledging the smooth operation of China's economy against a backdrop of global economic recuperation challenges. Through a detailed exploration of the theoretical and practical significance, the paper underscores the criticality of this research. It reviews the existing scholarly discourse, noting a domestic focus on digital economy enhancements in the western region, contrasted with international analyses rooted in broader assessments of China's economic landscape. The document culminates in a comprehensive review, positing the study's contributions towards understanding and improving the economic stature of China's western region on the world stage.


By Michelle Alvarado, Guest Contributor
Michelle Alvarado is a contributor to Cria Vegano Magazine, and lives in Chicago with her family where the winters seem to never end!
The winter season can be tricky with little ones, especially if you live in places that snow. Personally, it can be painstaking to even get in the mood to leave the house when the weather is in the single digits. Once I do muster up the courage to leave the house, I never regret it. My 19-month-old, Joey, enjoys it, too—we’ve just learned to layer like pros.
We’re fortunate enough to have found a moms’ group where we not only get together with our little ones and chat, but we get a good indoor workout in as well. The best part is that Joey gets the opportunity to socialize and make friends with kids of all ages. If you’re able to join a local moms’ group, whether it’s a vegan, church, or Meetup group, I highly recommend it.
The library has become a favorite go-to during the winter. I must admit that before I had my son, I only went there to pick up books I’d called in ahead of time for my preschool class. When he turned one, a friend of mine suggested a play date at the library, and Joey ended up having a blast!
A lot of libraries have story times, a play area, and even allow you to sip on some coffee while you sit back and talk with other parents. And don’t forget to take advantage of that library card! You can pick up some books to read at bedtime. But don’t be like me, return those books on time!
We live in a city where there’s a nearby children’s museum. When my husband and I took Joey, it did not disappoint! Holy sensory stimulation—it was magical! We played in a huge water table, built structures with glow in the dark tiles, and played house. Our little musician thoroughly enjoyed the music exhibit. And the staff at the small café even worked with us to put together a vegan-friendly snack!
This activity wasn’t free and is usually best to pay for a year membership if you plan on going more than a couple of times per year.
If you like brisk, chilly weather and you are an outdoorsy family, going for a nature hike at the nearest park is a perfect winter activity for you. You get to breathe in the fresh cold air, get a little exercise and can work together to spot different types of animals. Some parks even have nature centers where you can take a break and thaw out.
As Joey gets older and I learn from other mamas about how to stay busy during the cold winter months, I look forward to watching him participate and stay active. There’s so much to explore out there!


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Plate 2 from Life Studies of the Great Army
Signed in the plate lower left
10 7/8 x 15 5/8 inches
The condition of the etching is excellent. The image is clean. This print was professionally restored. The support sheet is a bit wavy, but that will disappear once it is matted and framed. It is not framed.
Edwin Forbes was the chief illustrator for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper during the Civil War. He made a series of etchings based on the drawings he did at the time. These were published as Life Studies of the Great Army in 1876. The portfolio consisted of 40 etchings.
The portfolio was exhibited at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition in 1876 to much critical acclaim. Forbes won an award at the Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition for these etchings and was honored in Europe as well.
Here is a link to a brief biography of Edwin Forbes:


Eleanor Ross (’24), is a prospective International Comparative Studies Major focusing on French, Arabic, and Wolof and understanding the culture and politics of Africa’s Sahel region and the Middle East. Eleanor is active in non-partisan voting initiatives including spearheading Bull City Vote’s Duke outreach during the 2020 election and starting the KIDZ VOTE club to promote early voting engagement in schools. Eleanor also writes biographies for the Dictionary of Art Historians and is an associate editor for the Research Africa Network.
Kidz Vote is a club dedicated to engaging Durham middle schoolers in voting. Read her civic’s corner piece below on the Seneca Falls Convention:
For over 140 years after American independence, women were forbidden from voting. As March is Women’s History Month, this civic’s corner is dedicated to the Seneca Falls Convention—the first women’s rights convention in the United States.
Before the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote was passed in 1920, women were told they could not vote for a variety of reasons. Many argued that women were too occupied with their families to study politics; others said they were less intelligent than men and, accordingly, did not have the mental capacity to vote; and some anti-suffragists even claimed that voting would cause infertility.
While the suffragist movement gained steam in the late 19th century, women had been petitioning for their own right to vote for years. Though less likely to be educated, young women in the 1820s and 1830s began the suffrage movement, inspired by books like Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Sarah Grimké’s The Equality of the Sexes and the Condition of Women. As activists like Ernestine Rose (1810-1892) and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) petitioned and protested for their rights, women’s suffrage cultivated momentum. When Lucretia Mott (1793-1880) and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were barred from attending the World Anti-Slavery Convention in 1840, the pair declared they would hold the first Women’s Rights Convention: Seneca Falls.
A pivotal moment in women’s history, the Seneca Falls Convention penned “The Declaration of Sentiments”—a feminist spin on the Declaration of Independence. Echoing the words of the United State’s founding document, the Declaration said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men and women are created equal.” It argued that without the right to vote, women were not allowed a say in their education, livelihood, or rightful place in the church. Consequently, women had to be subservient to their husbands and were seen as inferior to men in society.
Though the 19th amendment wasn’t passed for 72 years, the Seneca Falls Convention is regarded as the first collective action towards women’s suffrage in the United States. With over 300 attendees, it marked a momentous and critical point in America and signaled to countless other women that they were united in pursuit for equality. Though equality has not yet been fully achieved, the strides in the past 174 years would not have been possible without fearless leaders like Rose, Stanton, and Mott.
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Reading and Marginalia
At a recent conference, I attended a presentation on Book Traces, a project originating at the University of Virginia that seeks to discover inscriptions and marginalia in 19th- and early 20th-century library books that help tell the story of the books' former owners or readers, and their responses to their reading. While I didn't find anything as dramatic as the examples highlighted in the talk, one quiet Friday afternoon I took an hour to explore the shelves of the library where I work and see what I could find.
I discovered a number of inscriptions, though most were of the "Merry Xmas from Aunt Katie" variety. One of the books was signed by its author, William Waldorf Astor. The most interesting thing I found was two copies of the same book by a once popular but now long-forgotten author, T.S. Arthur, that bore radically different marginalia within their pages. First published in 1854, "Ten Nights in a Bar-Room" was Arthur's most popular and best-known work, and tells the story of a tavern owner and his family, and the physical and moral decline of the family and community as a result of alcohol. It has the melodramatic and moralistic tone of much popular literature of the time, reminiscent of tracts forwarded by proponents of the Temperance movement. Though there is no information on who the readers of the marked up copies were, or during what era they read them, both felt compelled enough to comment and editorialize while reading the book.
The first reader seems to share Arthur's viewpoint on the evils of alcohol. On page after page, in red ballpoint pen, the reader has bracketed an underlined passages, particularly those that demonstrate the negative consequences of drink. Next to a passage that describes the bar owner being nearly beaten to death by a drunken mob, the reader has written, "eat his own bitter fruit."
There is evidence that more than one reader wrote commentary in the second copy, as one reader wrote a few notes in cursive in blue ballpoint pen, and another, writing in all capital letters in pencil, seems to have taken a more cynical view of the book's contents. He or she appears to be amused or irritated by the book's melodramatic tone, and can't resist making sarcastic comments next to certain passages. One paragraph, running two pages, ends with "But this is digressing." Next to this the reader has written "You ain't kidding!" When Arthur writes that "lazy fellows ... liked idling better than working", the reader adds "Who doesn't?" When the book's narrator, on his seventh visit to the tavern, declares, "This is no place for me," the annotator agrees, "It certainly isn't!"
One thing noted in both copies of the book was a continuity error of Arthur's. Slade, the tavern keeper, loses an eye in the aforementioned beating. But on page 267, Arthur describes Slade as "sitting at a table, alone, with his eyes wandering about the room." The first reader comments "I thought he had only one" and a reader of the second simply underlines "eyes" and adds a question mark in the margin.
Both of these books were acquired by the library in the 1930s, so it is unknown whether the marginalia were added before or after this time. But it is interesting to ponder what instinct drives someone to comment in a book as they are reading, whether or not they own it themselves. Unlike today's social media, where comments on books, movies and TV shows are meant to be shared, the readers of these books didn't know whether anyone else would read them. If they did leave them intentionally to be read by others later, there was no attempt or desire to make their own identities known. But the traces of their reading experience are nevertheless left to be discovered decades later, creating a link between readers over time.


The rapid integration of digital technologies often overshadows the role of school libraries. However, the significance of a well-equipped and vibrant library cannot be overstated, particularly when fostering a culture of reading among students. In Pakistan, school libraries face considerable challenges, hindering their effectiveness in developing a reading culture and providing essential resources for students. The current scenario is marked by limited training for librarians, outdated systems, financial constraints, and a shortage of quality local publications. This article explores the significant need to revive school libraries in Pakistan, highlighting the diverse challenges and suggesting development strategies.
The Role of School Libraries
A school library is a treasure of knowledge, imagination, and inspiration. Beyond serving as a repository of books, a vibrant library becomes a hub for intellectual exploration and personal development. Research by Acer shows a positive correlation between access to well-stocked libraries and individuals’ academic achievement, cognitive skills, and overall literacy rates.
School Libraries in Pakistan
The status of school libraries in Pakistan varies, with government schools often facing more challenges than private ones. Many government school libraries are outdated and lack trained librarians. There is a notable absence of Internet and computer facilities in these libraries. While efforts have been made through the National Education Policy to improve school libraries, the progress is quite slow. Additionally, insufficient investment in library infrastructure, including physical space and updated book collections, remains a significant issue, impacting the promotion of a reading culture in schools.
Challenges Faced by School Libraries
School libraries in Pakistan struggle with numerous challenges that hinder their effective functioning. The scarcity of universities offering courses in librarianship leaves many school librarians without essential training. As a result, the deficiency in qualified librarians results in difficulties in implementing efficient systems and procedures. Moreover, lacking expertise contributes to organizational challenges, where librarians struggle with overly complex or inadequate cataloging and shelving processes.
The absence of automated systems and basic search mechanisms in many school libraries creates a resistance towards embracing technology. Book procurement poses a significant hurdle, with problems in importing books from other countries due to high costs and shipping complexities. Some vendors refuse to ship to Pakistan, and customs issues impede the smooth flow of books into the country.
Furthermore, limited local publishing in Pakistan adds to the strain on school budgets, with the cost of imported books equivalent to U.S. retail prices. This financial strain has led to the emergence of a pirated book trade, compromising the overall quality of library collections.
Benefits of Revitalizing School Libraries
School libraries boost academic performance by offering curated resources, nurturing critical thinking, and inculcating a love for lifelong learning. They are correlated with enhanced academic performance, providing students with authentic resources across various disciplines. Additionally, they play a crucial role in preparing them for the digital age by integrating technology, thus providing them with the necessary skills to navigate the digital world effectively.
Reviving school libraries in Pakistan requires a concerted effort. Here are some key strategies:
- Enhanced Librarian Training:
Increase the availability of librarian training programs and courses, ensuring that librarians have the necessary skills for effective library management.
- Modernization of Systems:
Encourage the adoption of automated library systems and basic cataloging tools to streamline processes and enhance accessibility for students.
- Financial Support for Collections:
Allocate budgets for diverse and culturally relevant book collections. Encourage collaboration between school administrators and librarians for better collection development.
- Promoting Local Publishing:
Support initiatives that promote local publishing in Urdu and other regional languages. This can contribute to more affordable and culturally relevant materials.
- Digital Literacy Programs:
Implement digital literacy programs for librarians and students to navigate online resources effectively. Consider providing e-devices with pre-loaded educational content to overcome internet access challenges.
- Community Involvement:
Engage parents and instructors in fostering a reading culture. Encourage regular library visits and assign tasks that involve the utilization of library resources.
Government Initiatives: Advocate for government initiatives to upgrade libraries in middle and high schools. Support policies that provide IT facilities, training, and resources for librarians.
Empowering Tomorrow’s Minds
Revitalizing school libraries in Pakistan is necessary for preserving tradition and investing in the intellectual growth and future of the younger generation. By addressing the challenges and embracing innovative solutions, we can ensure that school libraries play a significant role in shaping the reading habits of students and nurturing their lifelong journey of learning and personal growth.
Disclaimer: Any opinions expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Pakistan Education Review. This content is meant for informational purposes only.


A few fun book updates:
My advanced copies are in! Look at them! They’re beautiful!
I might have cried (a lot) when I opened the box with them. I also might have non-verbally cheered. (I have a cold now, so my cheering was rather raspy.) Still, I’m beyond excited to see the book as a Real Thing. Each step of the way is exciting, each update thrilling, but seeing it as this – an actual physical thing - is truly amazing. I’m so in love.
(Also terrified because that means people will be reading it now.)
Aside from that, the book is available for pre-order, if you’re interested, on Amazon and the HarperCollins website. Which means i’m on the HarperCollins website, which is INSANE.
All that to say, my book is doing well.
And I hope you are, too.
So do you want to see the cover of THE NIGHT WE SAID YES?
NOW YOU CAN! My cover and official description were revealed today on YA Highway! Go check it out! Let me know what you think! And enter to win an advanced copy!
Ahh, i’m so excited!!
I think one of my favorite displays to make each year for my library is the banned books week one. I have a new theme each time, and love showing people how crazy some of the bans are (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has been banned simply because it was thought of as nonsense. Really.). So, one year was focused on classics, one on kids books, one of feeling bad for the characters (please don’t ban me, I love you). Here’s my theme for this year:
And here are my bookmarks:
Excited to hear the reaction this year!
(If you’re a librarian or teacher and interested in using my flyers/bookmarks from this year or the previous ones, please email me! I’ll be happy to send them along.)
There are some perks to being an author. One is getting to read other books early. (I suppose reviewers have this perk, too, so NEVER MIND.) As part of the Fearless Fifteeners, we’re passing around early advanced copies of our books, and it’s been so fun reading them. I’ve gotten to enjoy three so far, and highly recommend them all. They are…..
My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga
Beautiful and haunting, it’s about a girl who creates a suicide pact with a boy with a dark past. Though bleak sounding, there’s so much light and hope in it, I cheered. I can really see this one connecting with readers.
Denton Little’s Death Date by Lance Rubin
A new twist on the knowing-when-you’re-going-to-die idea that takes place in exactly one day. So hilarious and so utterly fun (for a death book. I know.)
Conviction by Kelly Roy Gilbert
Oh, how do I talk about this one? A boy thrown into the middle of his father’s legal problems, while dealing with his own issues. It’s about faith and, well, conviction, and losing both. I don’t want to give too much away about this one, but trust me, you’ll want to read it.
These all come out in 2015, so get them on your reading lists now.
What books are you excited to read in the new year?
Inspired by fellow 2015 debut, Adam Silvera, here’s a look at where my books are pieced together.
I have a journal for each of my manuscripts. I bring them around and jot down notes/ideas/scenes as they come to me. The full book isn’t written in them (i’m a much faster typer), but they have a ton of details I like to go back and look at.
On the left is, obviously, the one for TNWSY. My friend Katie got it for me because it’s circus themed. Before it tragically lost its cover, it said “reach for the sky, be adventurous,” which is kind of fitting for writing your first novel.
The middle one is for my second contracted book with HarperCollins (more on that later, but yes, I have a second book set to be published-!!!!-it’s also a YA contemporary, and this one takes place in Tallahassee because I clearly only like to write about places I’ve lived in). My friend Sarah got it for me. It’s blue and thick and hasn’t lost its cover…yet.
The one on the right is for something I’m currently working on. My friend Michelle got it for me, and the story is fun and sweet like her.
I used a journal I bought myself once, and the manuscript fell apart. So i’ve decided to only use ones given to me, because then I associate the person with the book. And I wouldn’t want to let my friends down, right?
So those are my books. And it’s weird thinking that inside them lies actual books that one day will see the light of day. (And the inside of a library!)


On Saturday morning 3rd November the Library was packed to mark this year’s poignant WW1 centenary . For the first half of the hour-long event there were video clips from… Read more »
Shropshire Council has now published its draft Strategy for the County’s Library Services for the Years 2018-2023 which is out for consultation until 6th October. The Friends are pleased to… Read more »
Shropshire Council is running a consultation on its Library Services Strategy – closing date 06 October 2017. If you would like to comment, follow this link.
A series of events are taking place in the local area covering: Home Safety, Healthy Living and Diabetes. All the events are free and transport can be provided. The event… Read more »
FOPL is launching a “200 Club” style lottery. Download the rules and application form in Word format here or pdf here.
Santas visit the library Eventually, following a prolonged search, the promoters found Janet Gittins, the winner of the first prize in our Grand Draw, she lives in Minsterley and was… Read more »
See our Fund Raising Update page for how much we raised and future plans!
Sunday 11th December 10:30 to 12:30 Santa Fun Day Our next event is the Santa Run on Sunday 11th December 10:30 – 11:30. ‘Come and have fun at the Pontesbury Santa Run… Read more »
On Saturday 12th November we drew the winning tickets for our Grand Draw. The Head Boy Archie Smith and Deputy Head Boy Tom Blane of The Mary Webb School and Science… Read more »
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February 23-24, 2018
R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks
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STRAUSS: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier ("The Knight of the Rose")
Explore the nature of love and life in this sparkling program book-ended by famous works by Richard Strauss: the music of the merry prankster Till Eulenspiegel, and the treasured Suite from Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose). Violin star Simone Lamsma, described as “polished, expressive and intense” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), returns by popular demand to perform Bernstein’s Serenade to celebrate the composer’s 100th birthday.
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By Jack London
Audiobook read by Mark F. Smith
Genre: General Fiction
John Griffith "Jack" London (1876-1916) was an American author, journalist, and social activist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone. He is best remembered as the author of The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life".
White Fang is birthed in a cave to a wolf sire and a wolf halfbreed dam, he is heir to two traditions. At first he is content to explore and learn laws of the Wild. But then his mother is caught and held by old memories of a past relationship with Man, and White Fang follows her into service with the Indians. Life among sled dogs is hardly less cruel and dangerous than living in the Wild, but brutality notches upward when his drunken master sells him to a nasty, twisted hanger-on at a riverside town of white men. He is stripped of everything soft and gentle when forced to fight to the death for a crowd of bettors.
Taming this savage spirit and reclaiming the nobility within looks impossible. Fortunately, and heart-warmingly, a man arrives in White Fang's life to try. "White Fang" is often called the mirror image of Jack London's acclaimed "The Call of the Wild" in which a dog follows the reverse arc from tame to free.
01 - 00:00:00 - Part 1, Chapter 1 - The Trail of the Meat
02 - 00:17:28 - Part 1, Chapter 2 - The She-Wolf
03 - 00:39:14 - Part 1, Chapter 3 - The Hunger Cry
04 - 01:02:55 - Part 2, Chapter 1 - The Battle of the Fangs
05 - 01:25:03 - Part 2, Chapter 2 - The Lair
06 - 01:43:44 - Part 2, Chapter 3 - The Grey Cub
07 - 01:55:49 - Part 2, Chapter 4 - The Wall of the World
08 - 02:19:58 - Part 2, Chapter 5 - The Law of Meat
09 - 02:32:41 - Part 3, Chapter 1 - The Makers of Fire
10 - 02:57:59 - Part 3, Chapter 2 - The Bondage
11 - 03:17:39 - Part 3, Chapter 3 - The Outcast
12 - 03:28:19 - Part 3, Chapter 4 - The Trail of the Gods
13 - 03:40:11 - Part 3, Chapter 5 - The Covenant
14 - 03:59:40 - Part 3, Chapter 6 - The Famine
15 - 04:19:25 - Part 4, Chapter 1 - The Enemy of His Kind
16 - 04:41:07 - Part 4, Chapter 2 - The Mad God
17 - 05:00:30 - Part 4, Chapter 3 - The Reign of Hate
18 - 05:12:24 - Part 4, Chapter 4 - The Clinging Death
19 - 05:36:55 - Part 4, Chapter 5 - The Indomitable
20 - 05:48:35 - Part 4, Chapter 6 - The Love-Master
21 - 06:20:26 - Part 5, Chapter 1 - The Long Trail
22 - 06:31:44 - Part 5, Chapter 2 - The Southland
23 - 06:46:24 - Part 5, Chapter 3 - The God's Domain
24 - 07:10:40 - Part 5, Chapter 4 - The Call of Kind
25 - 07:24:54 - Part 5, Chapter 5 - The Sleeping Wolf
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