The Captivating Case of the Chicken-shaped Chew Toy
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In their first book, the Westies take on a new case when Fiona’s ‘Chewbury’ toy goes missing, in very mysterious circumstances. Is it a coincidence that chicken chew toys have disappeared right across Chelsea and Fulham? Casper knows better, and he leads the gang on a chase across West London to catch the culprits and foil their dastardly deeds.
"I highly recommend 'The Captivating Case of the Chicken-shaped chew toy' if you are wanting to introduce comic book /graphic novels to young children" — Instagram
"Devoured by my eight year old son in two sittings and eagerly awaiting case #2. :) Great illustrations and fun story. He's still reciting the title - think he enjoys the combination of alliteration and tongue twister!" — Lulu.com
- Perfect-bound Paperback
- 148 pages
- Black and white illustrations
- Dimensions W 22.86cm x H 17.78cm
- Weight 0.31 kg
- Light-hearted content
- Suitable reading for all ages, with pictures and text
- A wonderful book as an introduction to comics and graphic novels
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My drawing "Before and After a Near Death Experience" was published in this book and for that I was very honored! Lessons In Classical Drawing By Juliete Aristides breaks down the drawing process into small, manageable lessons; introduces time-tested principles and techniques; and shares the language and context necessary to understand the artistic process and create superior drawings. *INCLUDES A DVD of real-time drawing lessons filmed in Florence, Italy.
This List is SO Large, I will have to build it little by little. Nothing like a cup of coffee and a great book of art on a rainy day.... Here are a few of my many favorites, which I will continue to add over time:
Classical Painting Atelier By Juliette Aristides
Juliette's first book, as a dynamic return to the atelier educational model. Ateliers, popular in the nineteenth century, teach emerging artists by pairing them with a master artist over a period of years. The educational process begins as students copy masterworks, then gradually progress to painting as their skills develop. The many artists at every level who learned from Classical Drawing Atelier have been clamoring for more of this sophisticated approach to teaching and learning. In Classical Painting Atelier Aristides, a leader in the atelier movement, takes students step-by-step through the finest works of Old Masters and today’s most respected realist artists.
This book provides simple, insightful approaches to the
complex subject of human anatomy, using drawings, diagrams, and
reader-friendly text. Three major sections–the skeletal form, the
muscular form and action of the muscles, and movement–break the material
down into easy-to-understand pieces. More than 800 distinctive
illustrations detail the movement and actions of the bones and muscles, and unique charts reveal the origins and insertions of the muscles. Packed with an extraordinary wealth of information. I have many anatomy books. Lv this one!
Every mentor I have had has asked me to get this little book. It's a classic. Comprehensive discussions and drawings cover the eyes; nose, mouth and chin; ear; head, trunk, back and hips; neck, throat, and shoulder; shoulder and arm; hand and wrist; leg; foot; the complete figure; and other interdependent groups of structures. This is the human figure as the artist, art student, and art teacher must know it in order to avoid many deceptive errors unfortunately common in much modern portraiture, painting, and illustrative art.
James Gurney, Color and Light, bridges the gap between abstract theory and
practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of underappreciated masters who perfected the use of color and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of color and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts though the confusing and contradictory dogma about color, testing it in the light of science an observation. A glossary, pigment index, and bibliography complete what will ultimately become an indispensable tool for any artist.
Robert Henri would not relate directly to his students while they were working; instead he would return to the classroom when it was empty, observe the various works of his students, and leave them notes to encourage and give direction to their
work. Mostly these notes were poetic, metaphorical, oblique to the actual work.
Henri, this great artistic soul, spoke through the work of his students, to the
essential artist in them, deepening their connection to this in themselves and opening the doors for this essential artist to a truer expression. This book is a collection of those notes.
This is a gorgeously printed and produced book, with Caravaggio's
difficult-to-reproduce chiaroscuro images presented in deep rich
clarity. The pictures are marvelous with fold out pages throughout for added detail. Fans of this artist will not be disappointed. The book is also very well bound. The cover art is Judith which is one Caravaggio's more gruesome pieces but she makes a striking facial study for the cover. It almost feels like she is studying the art herself.
I bought this book this book in Kiev, Ukraine a few years ago while visiting. I also had to buy a carry-on suitcase to bring it. It weighs 19 pounds. Every page is covered with magnificent illustrations of the best Russian Masters' Landscape paintings throughout the centuries. Their love and accord with nature is evident and well depicted. The text is in English and Russian. If you are a landscape painter or collect art books, this one you must have. Not sure how you can get it in the USA, but here is the
A must have! Barocci's art combines the Renaissance focus on the human body with an unparalleled use of color and light. He created dynamic compositions that challenged the limitations of traditional pictorial boundaries, becoming a model for Baroque artists of the following century. Nearly 1,500 drawings by Barocci survive, providing invaluable insight into the artist's process and thinking. Great - high quality illustrations!


I can’t believe we are just a couple of months away from the release of Dreaming with God! I truly cannot wait for you to hold it in your hands!
We are creating a book launch team of gals who are willing to help me spread the word about Dreaming with God. It doesn’t matter if you are family, a friend, one of my blog readers or social media friends, if you’re excited about this book, I would LOVE your help in spreading the word.
The book Dreaming with God is really about becoming the YOU God had in mind when He made you. It’s stepping into your purpose. God wants to use you, delight you, and know you. He wants to dream with you. This book is a tool to do just that. It’s my prayer that gals can use this book to draw closer to God as they journey with Him to discover the beauty of letting Him truly lead their life and their dreaming heart. Today I want to share with you what some of my first readers have to say about Dreaming with God:
“In Dreaming with God, Sarah Beth Marr invites you to a new kind of dance—a dance between you and God—dreaming of possibilities while following His lead. With the tender voice of a loving guide, she gives every woman’s heart the permission to dance and dream. Because dreaming means hoping, and hoping means living, each and every day, with our eyes fixed firmly on Christ as we embrace the beauty of dependence on Him, with each and every step.”
—Denise J. Hughes, author of Deeper Waters; editorial coordinator for (in)courage by DaySpring
“We all want to follow our dreams, but the question is, how do we get there? Sarah Beth Marr, in her own unique style, brings us to a place of trust and leaning on the Lord rather than simply on ourselves to pursue our dreams. As a ballerina, Sarah not only followed her dreams but also learned to rely on God as her source of strength and hope. Now she shares with us her practical insights to help us settle into a rhythm of grace. You will love her honesty and openness as she leads us to a deeper love for our heavenly Father in Dreaming with God.”
—Karol Ladd, author of The Power of a Positive Woman
“In this inspiring journey, Sarah Beth Marr grabs God’s hand and dances into her heartfelt dream. She gathers up inborn talents and, with work and prayer, transforms into a ballerina. Sarah grows into God’s purpose and passion for her. But this book isn’t just about Sarah. By telling her story—the ups, downs, questions, and perplexities—she encourages readers to pursue their unique paths too. With grace, delight, empathy, and Scripture, Sarah weaves in gentle advice for anyone who craves fulfillment by dreaming with God. If you’re seeking purpose and meaning, don’t miss this book.”
—Judith Couchman, author of Designing a Woman’s Life and The Art of Faith
“As a former dancer, Sarah Beth Marr’s debut book, Dreaming With God, sang to parts of my soul that have laid dormant. The imagery takes me back to the days at the barre, pointe shoes laced, the pianist waiting for the teacher’s direction to start up the music one more time. Sarah calls the reader to the life of a dancer, ready to work and move with the music in dreaming with God. When the music and muscles are working together as they should, we make something beautiful—and soar. It turns out this book spoke to many dormant parts of my soul, those dreams waiting to be uncovered by God’s music.”
—Alexandra Kuykendall, author of Loving My Actual Life; cohost of The Open Door Sisterhood Podcast
“The Spirit of God is untamed and free, and following Him is never a formula. It’s a dance. But all too often we domesticate God’s wild and holy moves, and our dreams grow small as a result. In her book Dreaming with God, former professional dancer Sarah Beth Marr invites us back into step with our perfect Dance Partner, who leads us in the life we were created for.”
—Sharon Hodde Miller, author of Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It’s Not about You
“Dreaming with God provides wings for your dreams, as Sarah Beth Marr opens your eyes to the beautiful metaphor of dancing by following God’s lead. Sharing from her journey as a professional ballet dancer, Sarah Beth gently weaves together personal stories and Scripture, all with the knowledgeable guidance of a caring dance instructor. After just one chapter, I was holding my head higher, paying attention to my posture, and becoming aware of my steps—both literally and figuratively! This book is practical, encouraging, and spiritually uplifting. Readers will love being drawn into the drama and excitement of their dreams. In these pages you will find that following God’s lead in the pursuit of those dreams will result in a life-dance that’s a bouquet of grace and beauty.”
—Rachel Anne Ridge, author of Flash, the Homeless Donkey Who Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Second Chances; speaker; and artist
“Dreaming with God is a wonderful read, helping us to realize we are not alone on our journeys through life. I definitely have felt stress in my life trying to decide if what I was pursuing was going to work out for me or if I was on the right path. Dreaming with God encourages us to see what God has planned for us and demonstrates how His plan may not always be what we think we want, but in the end it is the best plan for us. This book brings ease to the soul and mind.”
—Betsy McBride, former principal with Texas Ballet Theater and current artist with American Ballet Theater
“I am grateful that I got to experience this beautifully written book! Dreaming with God was a true retreat for my soul. Sarah Beth Marr’s authentic point of view invites you to discover God’s desire for you to dream with Him. In the truth Sarah Beth expresses in her thoughtful words, I was flooded with encouragement to embrace all He has designed for me to be. Don’t miss this book! Grab a warm cup of coffee and soak in these words of encouragement!”
—Katie Norris, founder of Fotolanthropy & Fotostrap; producer of two award-winning documentaries, Travis: A Soldier’s Story and The Luckiest Man
If the message of this book excites you, I would LOVE for you to consider being a member of our book launch team! Here’s what to expect:
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
- A FREE copy of Dreaming with God before it releases! Woot! Woot!
- Exclusive access to Sarah Beth’s private Facebook group and exclusive emails
- Downloadable printables with quotes from the book to share and print
- Phone background with quote from the book
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
- To read the book :)
- To write a short review on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Christianbook.com, or Goodreads
- To help spread the word by word of mouth to friends, family, and/or your church and via email and/or social media
Watch for an email later this week with the application form, fill that out, and submit. The final launch team will be chosen by January 3rd, and you will be notified by email if you have been selected. We will have a blast together spreading the word about Dreaming with God! Between January 3rd and the launch date, February 6th, I’ll be sending you occasional updates, things to share, behind the scenes exclusives, and other fun stuff. It’s going to be a ball, and most of all, it will just be fun and easy! That’s the goal – nothing stressful or overly time consuming! We have a limited number of spaces for the book launch team, so either way, thanks so much for your interest and support. I wish I could hug each of you!


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2019-06-03 · Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion. My rating: 5 of 5 stars She had announced her willingness to cause her subjects pain in Slouching towards Bethlehem, but at the heart of Didion’s sense of morality and her sense of style, which cannot be separated, hurting the reader’s feelings is also part of the writer’s moral obligation. I have seldom started a novel with such positive expectations and felt so disappointed. I loved Joan Didion's first novel, "Run, River". This novel, "Play It As It Lays" seems more celebrated.
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I relished the chance to read it. Honestly, what I liked most about it is that it was short, sort of the reading experience equivalent of euthanasia. 2005-11-15 2005-11-15 Play it as it lays by Joan Didion, 1970, Farrar, Straus & Giroux edition, in English - 3. print.
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Joan Didion is known for her fiction and nonfiction as well as for screenplays So opens Joan Didion’s spellbinding novel PLAY IT AS IT LAYS, which has my vote for best first lines of a book. It immediately encapsulates the novel’s mood of weary nihilism and the lawless California setting where morality and the debate of good versus evil are beside the point. order, and I gave him some chips to play for me and went to the ladies' room and never came back. I told myself it was because I didn't want Benny to see the kind of man I was with, I was with a man who was playing baccarat with hundred-dollar bills behind the rope, but that wasn't all of it.
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So opens Joan Didion’s spellbinding novel PLAY IT AS IT LAYS, which has my vote for best first lines of a book. It immediately encapsulates the novel’s mood of weary nihilism and the lawless California setting where morality and the debate of good versus evil are beside the point.
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A comprehensive, student-centered, and flexible introduction to sight singing, Progressive Sight Singing, Third Edition, by Carol Krueger, presents students with the underlying grammar and syntax of musical structure and prepares them to perceive that structure with both the ear and the eye. More details pertaining to her methods can be found at: https://www.carolkruegermusic.com/resources.
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The Indy portion of the Indianapolis-Hangzhou Sister City Partnership celebrates their shared relationship 9 May in the Central Library, 40 East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis -- and the public is invited.
It begins with a 6 p.m. reception in the Riley meeting room, followed by "cultural performances of China" in the Clowes auditorium at 7 p.m.
On display will be books donated to the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library by Hangzhou. This exhibit, "Reflections of West Lake: Hangzhou Public Library Book Exhibition," includes works representing the performing arts, calligraphy and painting, literature, musical instruments, arts and crafts and city development. It will be on display at Central Library from 7 May through 28 July (during regular library hours).
Nearly 100 donated Chinese or bilingual books in this collection are available for checkout from the Library's catalog. The Indianapolis Public Library in return has donated a similar collection of works representing American and Indiana literature to the Hangzhou Public Library.
A "taste" of Chinese cuisine is promised.
There's no admission charge, although seating is limited for the performances. For more information about this free Library program, call 317:275-4099.
Sponsors, in addition to the library and its foundation, are Eli Lilly and Company, the International School of Indiana, Indianapolis Chinese Community Center and the International & Cultural Affairs office of Mayor Greg Ballard.


When I travel I always look for a specific souvenir – a book. Specifically, I always buy a book by an author native to whatever country I am in. Bonus points if it is about the country I am in.
The world is looking a lot different these days. Since a lot of us have more time on our hands, why not spend it with a good book.
Physical travel may have taken a pause, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore the world. Reading can (and will) transport you to another time, another land, and an unforgettable journey.
Let’s travel the world through our bookcases and see what there is to explore! Each week we will go on a journey to a different region of the world where we will highlight authors and stories from the region and diaspora.
*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links – this means I get a commission at no cost to you on any purchases made through the linked books below
I’d like to start our world book tour in a region where I personally enjoy reading. Now I may be biased because I am Latina but Latin America has some of the most influential writers of all time. Not to mention a genre that has dominated Latin American reading culture – magical realism.
All of these books are available in at least English and Spanish. While I personally prefer to read Latin American authors in Spanish, some authors are from their respective diasporas and have originally published in English! Ready? Let’s dive right in!
OK OK I know what you’re thinking, of course la Cubana is going to put Cuba first. Well you got me there. Home is where I am most comfortable and where some great works of literature lie.
Oh, the Cuban diaspora is a tricky beast. Cubans deal with heavy generational trauma from leaving the island. In this book you see three generations of Cuban women; Celia, la abuela who has stayed in Cuba & whose memories and imagination run wild, her daughter who has left Cuba for New York, and her granddaughter Pilar – a Brooklyn raised Cuban-American who isn’t sure where home is. This book has elements of magical realism, as well as real feelings that (us) Cuban-Americans navigate on the fine line of “where do we belong?
In various points of view across different short stories, Ana Menendez accurately depicts the mixed feelings of Cubans and Cuban-Americans. These stories capture the pride of being Cuban, the frustration of trying to assimilate in the United States, and the pain of missing home.
While the title is pretty self explanatory, the book is about Reyita, and Afro-Cuban woman born in 1902. Reyita herself recounts her life to her daughter who has managed to capture her incredible voice and powerful memories of being a black Cuban woman throughout a century of experiences. These experiences include prejudice, internalized racism, sexuality, and politics. This book is extremely important because of the large Afro-Cuban population that for many years had their voices silenced by white counterparts on the island.
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I am obsessed with the bilingual Lil Libros books for young children. I had the Celia and El Chavo books on my baby shower registry. So when they dropped the Havana book you know I needed it for my son’s growing collection. I just about cried when I read it to him because the illustrations are not only beautiful, but they somehow capture the island’s energy.
As much as I wanted to put books by Jose Marti, Fidel Castro, and if you want to count Che Guevara (he was a Cuban citizen after all), they are well known and you would have expected it! So I’m here to keep you on your toes. If you ever want more Cuba book recommendations, feel free to reach out as half my library is filled with books about/based in Cuba.
Colombia’s most well known author, Gabriel Garcia Marquez (or Gabo) is one of the most influential authors OF ALL TIME in the genre of magical realism. 100 Years of Solitude anyone? I will admit, that was rough for me to get through in English or in Spanish. I prefer to read Gabo in Spanish as the magical realism within his books are painted more vividly. I’ve read almost his entire collection and his style of writing is unmatched.
If you’re looking to get some insight to the drug and paramilitary wars that ravaged the country in the 1980-90’s might I suggest the following:
Pablo Escobar’s son depicts a firsthand account of the life and crimes of one man. While Escobar’s story has been told time and time again, no account has taken us this close to the man who is arguably the most infamous narco of our time.
This book discusses Colombia post-Pablo and the lengths the paramilitary went to maintain fear and control throughout the 1990’s. It also discusses the ties the Colombian government had to these paramilitary groups and a group of people who never stopped fighting for the truth.
While the author is not Guatemalan, the story is based on true events of Juan Gerardi – a Guatemalan Bishop and activist who was killed in the 1980’s. It depicts how gangs ran rampant in this small town and how one man, Bishop Gerardi, fought hard to create safety in his home.
Here we meet Olivia, a girl raised in the lush mountains of Guatemala. It seems as if her fate is that of many other girls in the area – poor, forced to work in the plantations, and abused by those in power. Until a nun crosses her path and offers her the chance at schooling in the capital city. It depicts not only the physical journey Olivia takes, but the journey of loving herself and loving her humble, indigenous roots.
I can’t write a book post on Mexico without Como Agua Para Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. A beautiful and moving story but please whatever you do, do not watch the movie, it has none of the magic of the book.
Luis Alberto Urrea is an incredible writer with works such as Into The Beautiful North. This story depicts a town where all the men have disappeared to work in the United States. One girl decides to venture north to bring them home to protect their town from the mounting gang influence. I would absolutely recommend Urrea’s other works such as The Hummingbird’s Daughter and The House of Broken Angels.
While this book isn’t only about Mexican migrants, Jorge Ramos is a Mexican journalist and this takes place at the US-Mexico border. A heartbreaking true story about an avoidable tragedy. A number of migrants were killed after crossing the border in search for a better life. This is an absolute must read to get a glimpse of the dangers immigrants put themselves in, and the reasons for doing so. I cried more than I ever have when reading this book.
One of my favorite authors is Gioconda Belli. A former Sandinista, she recounts her incredible life during the Nicaraguan revolution in the 1970s. An incredible true life story of love for her homeland, love for her family, and the desire to fight for what she believed in. I could not put this book down! A fast paced, must read for an intimate look on a Latin American Revolution.
Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
When I was Puerto Rican is an absolutely raw and at times heartbreaking account of Santiago’s childhood on the island. It also depicts when she was abruptly forced to leave behind her life for one in New York City. Santiago really lets us walk in her shoes when she talks about her homeland, and at the same time we can feel her confusion when she is forced to assimilate in the US.
Fair warning – do not open this book if you’re hungry! Jessica aka The Dining Traveler has traveled throughout her homeland of Puerto Rico and dives deep into lesser known areas. She shares the diverse landscapes (and foodscapes) of the island with stunning photography that will make you feel like you are there. She interviews people from different communities across Puerto Rico who share their favorite things to see and places to eat.
If you made it this far, comment on my latest Instagram post “I want to go to Puerto Rico” for an entry to win a signed copy of The Dining Traveler’s Guide to Puerto Rico!
The World Awaits
I could write all day about Latin American literature, but then I’d have a 20 page blog post. We needed to make way for the rest of the world! However I do need to mention these countries as they have some of the most popular and most influential authors of all time.
Brazil has the incredible Paulo Coelho. Creator of The Alchemist, Veronika Decides to Die, Manuscript Found in Accra – I could go on forever. I’m sure you have read him and if you haven’t you should. His books are life changing.
Chile has Isabel Allende (born in Peru), she has dominated popular magical realism with incredible books such as La Casa de los Espiritus (The House of the Spirits), Eva Luna, The Japanese Lover among so many more. As well as the internationally acclaimed poet, Pablo Neruda.
Dominican Republic has Julia Alvarez, author of Before we were Free and In the Time of the Butterflies – a remarkable take on Las Hermanas Mirabal – real life sisters who were involved in clandestine activities to overthrow the dictator Rafael Trujillo.
Take a break, grab a book
I hope this has inspired you to travel through the pages of a book – or your e-reader, I don’t judge! The books and authors I have chosen to highlight are a small taste of what these countries have to offer.
I have many more books, stories, poems, and authors to share with you all from around the world! If you’d like more information on any of these books or regions, I am only a click away! Connect with me through email or social media. Let me know if you’ve read any of these. If you have a favorite that maybe I didn’t mention or a suggestion for a new book reach out!


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(just one person's opinion, of course)
(Also see some thoughts on "Order of Reading")
And not really basic, but because I don't know where else to put it, here's a review of Tolkien's own Roverandom.
*Suggestions for Reading The Lord of the Rings:
Even if you never read "front matter" in books, make an exception for LotR and be sure to read the "Foreword to the Second Edition." It's probably the clearest explanation Tolkien ever wrote regarding what he was trying to accomplish in the book, and how he hoped readers would approach it.
If you haven't read The Hobbit, it helps to read the part of the prologue titled, "On the Finding of the Ring," which will get you up to speed for the beginning of LotR.
If you're especially interested in hobbits, the entire prologue is well worth reading.
If you want to read the material on the history of Middle-earth that Tolkien considered essential, especially for understanding some of the events and allusions in LotR, go to the appendices. Since it seemed The Silmarillion would never be published, he squeezed what he could into the back of LotR.
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The Wacky World Of Peafowl Volume 1 The eBook
The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 1, The e-Book Is written by the nation's two foremost authorities on peafowl, Dennis M. Fett and Debra Joan Buck and founders of the Peacock Information Center. They have over 43+ years of experience of raising peafowl.
Volume 1 will guide the reader with very important information on: housing, food, selecting peafowl stock, the mating of the peafowl, the laying of the egg, hatching of the eggs, how to make a candler, proper way to candle an egg, how to make an inexpensive brooding box, sounds peafowl make, feather production, peacocks territory and fighting, peafowl diseases and treatment, how to fix crooked toes, pet peafowl, the goose that loved peafowl, hatching parakeet eggs along with peahen eggs, how to catch peafowl, color types, genetics, and many personal humorous stories.
The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 1, The e-Book has award winning professional peafowl photographs, depicted with 96 beautiful and stunning photographs making the book well worth the price for just the photographs.
The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 1, The e-Book is written in a "folksie" down to earth language that allows 10 year olds to expert breeders to understand the ins and outs of peafowl husbandry.
Many new photographs and updated information for today’s peacock/peafowl owner.
The Wacky World Of Peafowl Volume 2 The eBook
The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 2, The e-Book Is written by the nation's two foremost authorities on peafowl, Dennis M. Fett and Debra Joan Buck and founders of the Peacock Information Center with over 43+ years of experience of raising peafowl.
Volume II provides information not found in The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 1, The e-Book. Volume 2, The e-Book also refers to Volume 1 several times. Volume 2 contains the following: the most extensive medication chapter ever published on treatments & medications for peafowl, the history of the Cameo/Silver Dun color mutation, new mutations, wandering peafowl all over the USA, how to care for your peafowl while you're on vacation, peafowl at retirement homes, visitors on your farm, blind peafowl, how to care for your peafowl in winter's 25 below zero, incubators, leg bands, food for peachicks, sexing peachicks, Cameo/Silver Dun changing colors, peafowl as pets, peafowl for profit, peacock feathers for weddings, wild peafowl living in Harlem, New York, peacock song, and many personal stories about the authors and their life with peafowl.
The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 2, The e-Book has award winning professional peafowl photographs, depicted with 156 beautiful and stunning photographs making the book well worth the price for just the photographs.
The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 2, The e-Book is written in a "folksie" down to earth language that allows 10 year olds to expert breeders understand the ins and outs of peafowl husbandry.
Although Volume 2 is a stand alone book, it is highly recomended that the reader purchases both volumes of The Wacky World Of Peafowl, The e-Book.
Many new photographs and updated information for today’s peacock/peafowl owner.
ePeafowl Report Issue 15-6 Hatching Your Eggs Read Only PDF sent to your computer
Peafowl Report 15-6 read only PDF copy
This issue of the Peafowl Report is a must read for novices and experienced peafowl people hatching out peahen eggs.
This issue of the Peafowl Report is one of our most popular issues. It was originally published in March/April 2006. We recently updated it with the latest information for your hatching egg experience.
This issue will show you what you can expect when you hatch out your eggs or purchase eggs from someone like us at the Peacock Information Center.
After reading this you should have a good handle on how to hatch your eggs successfully and have a good healthy brood of peachicks. This issue will help you with most known issues associated with hatching your peahens eggs. It will also provide special tips from well seasoned peafowl breeders at the Peacock Information Center.
This is a good written companion to The Wacky World Of Peafowl, Volume 1, the DVD.
This newsletter comes as a read only PDF for your smart phone, e-reader, tablet, or computer, which means you cannot print this newsletter. You can use this PDF file on any smart phone, e-reader, tablet, or computer that can view a PDF.
The White Peacock That Ran Away From The Circus The eBook
The white peacock that ran away from the circus is a true life story that actually happened to author Dennis M. Fett and his wife Debra Joan Buck who actually took part of rescuing of the white circus peacock. This story will bring to life the true magic of the circus and how two ordinary people went out of their way and rescued the star of the Circus.
This story will inspire all to see the good in every person. The reader will be encouraged to think about all the nice things that they can do to make a big difference in the lives of others. This book is a must read for kids of all ages. This book includes 13 pages with 12 stunning pictures of a beautiful white peacock!
This book can be downloaded as a read only PDF on any computer, smart phone, tablet iPad, iPod, iPhone and your Macs that can read a PDF.
The Adventures Of Purdy Peacock The eBook
Join Purdy Peacock as he takes his family on a trip to the zoo in search of his long lost relatives. After your trip to the zoo, go along with Purdy on a vacation to the State Fair. You'll want to stay around a bit longer and read how Purdy Peacock makes a new friend. You will be surprised when Purdy helps a family in need during the holiday season. We are sure you’d like reading about the cute little baby peachicks that roam around on Purdy Peacock’s beautiful farm.
The Adventures of Purdy Peacock stories have a meaningful message showing kindness and hope in this ever changing world. They show the struggles of being poor and the mysteries of life itself. You will be encouraged after reading this very uplifting and inspirational collection of short stories for the entire family. These inspirational stories are based on true events that actually have happened and are written by Debra Joan Buck.
Author Debra Joan Buck (Also Known As Penny Anna Buck) was born and raised in Iowa and grew up extremely impoverished. Her creative work, Purdy Peacock relives the time her family only had one hot dog apiece to eat for their Thanksgiving meal. Another story tells how the family was so poor they could not afford to buy a Christmas tree and had to cut down small trees along the roadside just so they could decorate a tree for Christmas. We are sure that your entire family will want to read this wholesome book over and over again.
The Adventure of Purdy Peacock includes 55 pages with 13 stunning pictures of a beautiful peacocks!
This book can be downloaded as a read only PDF on any computer or tablet and smart phone that can read a PDF.
Our Other book
Lowell's Limericks & Life Stories
by Lowell Henry Buck
6 x 9 red paperback book, 175 pages, $9.99.
A sample of one of his stories
Lowell’s Limericks & Life Stories
by Lowell Henry Buck
Edited by Debra Joan Buck
Chapter 4, “Growing Up”, Page 41
Drive To Town – 1926
My brother and I thought I would be fun to drive my father’s car to town. I was 5 years old and my brother ‘Bob’ was 4 years old. Town was four miles away. We had seen our father drive many a time so we knew how.
The car was a model ‘T’ Ford and to start it my father parked it on a hill. He had the emergency brake on and a rock in front of the back wheel and when he wanted to start it, he took the rock out, released the emergency brake, put it in gear and that would turn over the motor to start it. The farm buildings were on each side of the lane built on the side hill. The corn crib was the last building and from there was a gate to the pasture.
My brother was to drive; imagine a four year old driving, I was to get the rock out to release the emergency brake. I got the rock away from the wheel, got in beside my brother, released the emergency brake and down the hill we went, past the chicken house, the cob house, the house, the barn, the hog house, and finally past the corn crib, through the pasture gate, which for some reason was open, out into the pasture and there coasted to a stop.
The miracle is that no one saw us doing anything. My father thought he had left the emergency brake off and the car rolled out there without anyone doing anything. My brother and I didn’t volunteer any information either, another secret between my brother and me.
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Quacky, Mystery Peacock
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If you missed Dennis Fett, the Clarinet Playing Peacock Farmer from Minden, Iowa, Co-Owner of the Peacock Information Center's appearance on the Tonight Show starring Jay Leno on Friday 12-19-08, playing his disappearing clarinet act, In the segment called "Does This Impress Ed Asner". There is good news, you can read a full description of Dennis Fett's wonderful experience on the Tonight Show on our peafowl Blog web page. Click here to see photos and read the story!
Dennis Fett standing in front of the Artists' Entrance to the studio of the Tonight Show
2nd Photo is of Dennis Fett & Jay Leno courtesy of The NBC Tonight Show
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2016 | Disability Activism: The Body as a Resistance Artefact, dans Mobilizing Metaphor: Art, Culture, and Disability Activism in Canada, University of British Columbia Press, pp.260-278.
Chapitre de livre
Mobilizing Metaphor illustrates how artistic and radical efforts are reshaping disability activism in Canada and, in the process, challenging dominant perceptions of disability.
Recent changes to Canadian disability policy have seen disability programs hampered by funding cuts and other austerity measures. But this oppression has also given new life to an already vibrant Canadian tradition of disability activism. Until now, research has focused on the legal and policy spheres and overlooked disability activism that expresses itself alongside and outside conventional policy reform, often through a variety of art forms.


artin Žák has devoted a substantial part of his life to the music of American country-side which is nowadays known to wide public as country music; the more informed among you perhaps know it under the nice original name „old-time music“.
His songs and stories will take you to distant times; most times they bear authentic testimony about actual events in lives of pioneer settlers of that time and their brave wives, pirates and sailors, preachers, black slaves, cowboys and outlaws, civil war soldiers, lumber-jacks, common workers, railroaders and tenacious mountaineers...
Among Martin’s eternal musical companions are not only five-string banjos from various historical periods, guitar, autoharp, mountain dulcimer, harmonica, jaw harp, but also ancient instruments, such as bones or musical bow.
Since 1992 Martin Žák has been taking care of his specialised store with musical instruments and sheet music and has gathered much precious experience in this field. He has also published a series of books on music and also written some of them. His most memorable book so far is called „Banjo dávných horalů, farmářů, kovbojů, tuláků a jiných dobrodruhů“ (Banjo of Old Mountaineers, Farmers, Cowboys, Hobos and Other Adventurers)(Country Home 2002). This book (accompanied with a CD) includes, among many other things, Martin’s own findings from his trip through U.S. South-East where he went in 1999 to search for the roots of his beloved music.
Martin’s stylish books and recordings receive warm welcome not only from hard-core followers of the genre, but also from wide public (regardless of age) and the most prominent representatives of traditional culture from behind the big pond (USA).
No matter how much work he has, Martin Žák never forgets about his youngest audience. Consider for instance his book and CD called „První krůčky s kytarou: Jednoduchá country kytara pro malé začátečníky“ (First Steps with Guitar: Easy Country Guitar for Little Beginners) (Country Home 1999). And after all, here’s the wide variety of children songs and musically-educational programs, including the educational concert called „Když osadník zpívá“ (When Settler Sings) that uses entertainment to introduce children to an interesting chapter of history. Kids have the opportunity to see and hear both familiar and long-forgotten musical instruments, visit far-off places and first of all, take an active part in the whole program.
Thanks to Martin’s uncommon drive, an old-time country band Stará Almara (Old Cupboard) has been established several years ago, bringing its listeners American folk music in its original form. Martin Žák’s zealous approach to music and fresh ideas come to life in Stará Almara in many shapes. Activities of the band have been documented with a series of stylish CDs and DVDs.
Among other Martin’s activities are musical-educational programs, including the one called „Střípky ze starobylé Ameriky“ (Scraps from the Old-Time America) integrating American traditions with contemporary scenic dance. We also shouldn’t forget the series of entertainment programs born from the common effort of Martin, popular actor Miloň Čepelka and impressive dancing group Dvorana Country Dancers (some of the programs have already seen a DVD issue).
As musician, Martin Žák has taken part in a variety of interesting projects, including the unique tutorial video of dancer Jan Pumpr called „Cloggingem krok za krokem II.“ (Clogging Step by Step II.) You can also hear Martin’s banjo in animated movie „Emily's First 100 Days Of School“ (Weston Woods 2006)…
The distinctive universe of Martin Žák called Country Home is well-known among both musicians and lovers of good old country music and romantic way of life all around.
Enchanted by traditional music, simple life-style and nature, he has given up flourishing business and comfort of a city. Many memorable adventures have led him to the heart of the woods in Lužické hory (The Lusatian Mountains) which have become a home for his whole family.
We offer you original programs with traditional country music and period instruments targeted at clubs, schools, summer camps etc., as well as concerts, festival shows, music for museums and open-air living history museums, musical lessons and seminars.
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About Martin Zak
| Martin Zak & His Old-Time Country Band
| Traditional Instruments
| Recordings & Videos
Martin Žák would like to thank everybody who showed him the way, first of all
Wayne Erbsen, David Holt, Mike Seeger, Pete Seeger, John Hartford, Janette and Joe Carter,
Laura Boosinger, Will Keys, Michael J. Miles and other old-time heroes,
including the ones whose names are now gone with the wind.
And also Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Gordon Lightfoot, Merle Haggard, John Denver…


|RELEASE DATE:||AUGUST 16 2017|
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“Baris Standiþ” (‘The Barley Stands’) is a Gothic-language song written by Edmund Fairfax (www.edmundfairfax.com). The piece figures in his literary novel The Dwarf’s Head, a work in progress, which deals with the life of the fourth-century Gothic king Ermanaric. In the novel, the song is a kind of lullaby, meant to help the king overcome worry and sleeplessness when things begin to fall apart. This is a two-part a cappella arrangement (3:28). A choir-effect was created by superimposing multiple tracks of Donna Greenberg singing both parts.


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Does your group or meeting or book club need a speaker or program? I am available to inform and entertain your group on a variety of topics. I do not charge a set fee, but will gladly accept any donation/payment for my time (suggested fee is $100.00 and traveling expenses are additional).
RESEARCH AND HISTORICAL FACTS
How do I do my research? What interesting true historical events/facts have I come across? What true facts inspired each of my books? One of my mottos is “You can’t make this stuff up!” How did I research my non-fiction books about Tipp City?
HISTORY OF TIPP CITY
My two non-fiction books are about the history of Tipp City and some legendary locals from the area. Each book has over two hundred antique photos, which I can show some of them on Power Point. The stories about the town are amazing.
The path to publication from idea to writing to editing to publishing to sales. Details of my journey and some advice for those starting out.
Things you never knew about the American Revolution and some you wouldn’t believe! Two things turned the tide in the colonists’ favor during the Revolution, and neither of them involved guns, battles, or generals!
THE TRUE STORIES FOUND IN MY BOOKS
The true stories about King James V of Scotland (a king held captive), Mary Queen of Scots as a child (a war fought over her refusal as a toddler to marry the English prince), the development of gunpowder (the Chinese first thought it was a life-extending elixir), and how spies won the American Revolution (Without the elaborate and secret spy network – not discovered until 1929 – the war would have been lost).
READING EXCERPTS FROM MY NOVELS
I will read excerpts from my books and take questions. I can also read excerpts from any of the books or topics of your choice discussed above.
I have Power Point presentations on flash drives for each topic that can be shown on a television or screen you provide. Each talk will last about 30 minutes and leave time for questions from the audience. I have spoken numerous times at the Tippecanoe Historical Society and the Miami County Historical Society, the schools, the Jaycees, and several book clubs. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting with your group.


Bellevue, Idaho may be a small town with a population of just over 2,000 people, but it is home to a thriving art scene. Located in the heart of the Wood River Valley, Bellevue is surrounded by stunning natural beauty that has inspired many local artists. From galleries to museums, there are plenty of places to discover and appreciate the work of artists in Bellevue, ID.
The Sun Valley Center for the ArtsOne of the most well-known art institutions in Bellevue is The Sun Valley Center for the Arts. Founded in 1971, this non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting and showcasing contemporary art and ideas.
The center offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year, including exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and performances. The Sun Valley Center for the Arts has a strong focus on supporting local artists. They have a residency program that provides artists with studio space and resources to create new work. This program has helped many emerging artists in Bellevue gain recognition and exposure for their work. The center also has a gallery space that features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art. These exhibitions often highlight the work of artists in Bellevue, ID and the surrounding area.
The Sun Valley Center for the Arts is a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the vibrant art scene in Bellevue.
The Wood River Valley Studio TourEvery year, the Wood River Valley Studio Tour gives art enthusiasts the opportunity to visit the studios of local artists and see their work up close. This self-guided tour takes place over two weekends in October and features over 50 artists from Bellevue and neighboring towns. The Wood River Valley Studio Tour is a unique and intimate way to discover the work of artists in Bellevue, ID. Visitors can meet the artists, learn about their creative process, and purchase their work directly from the source. This event is a great way to support the local art community and find one-of-a-kind pieces for your collection.
The Bellevue Public Library Art GalleryThe Bellevue Public Library not only offers a wide selection of books, but it also has a dedicated art gallery space.
The library hosts monthly exhibitions featuring the work of artists in Bellevue, ID and the surrounding area. These exhibitions cover a variety of mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, and more. The library's art gallery is a great place to discover new artists and see the diverse range of talent in Bellevue. The exhibitions are free and open to the public, making it accessible for everyone to appreciate and support local art.
The Art Scene in BellevueIn addition to these established institutions, there are also many independent galleries and studios scattered throughout Bellevue. These spaces often feature the work of artists in Bellevue, ID and provide a platform for them to showcase their work. One such gallery is the Silver Creek Gallery, which specializes in contemporary Western art.
They feature the work of several local artists, as well as artists from other parts of Idaho and the Western United States. The gallery also hosts events and workshops to engage with the community and promote the arts. Another notable gallery is the Gail Severn Gallery, located just a short drive from Bellevue in Ketchum. This gallery represents a diverse group of artists from around the world, but also features several local artists from Bellevue and the Wood River Valley. The Gail Severn Gallery is a must-visit for anyone interested in contemporary art.
ConclusionThe art scene in Bellevue, ID may be small, but it is full of talent and creativity.
From established institutions to independent galleries, there are plenty of places to discover and support the work of artists in Bellevue, ID. Whether you're a local resident or just passing through, be sure to take some time to explore the vibrant art scene in this charming town.


Sunday, April 30, 2017
Jennifer McMullen and I celebrated the release of God from A to Z record album Sunday evening with family and friends at Jennifer's home. We had a great time visiting, eating, listening to music, and sharing in the joy of making a record to complement and reinforce the message of the book by the same title. Thanks to everyone who encouraged, rejoiced and celebrated with us.
What's better than finding a good book in the library? Reading one...
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
I had the opportunity to share and read my book to students at the First Baptist Church School in Shreveport this Tuesday morning. They were a wonderful audience, and we had a good time reading and learning more about God together.
Reading at First Baptist Church School!


July 1, 2017
Growing Great Garlic is the title of a well known text on the subject by Ron Engeland. Not a bad place to start if you are interested in this unique specialty crop. Penn State and other Land Grant Universities also have good information, if you plan to grow this crop.
The University of Minnesota Extension has produced an excellent garlic growing guide that is a good first read if this crop is new to you, or for beginning vegetable growers. It covers all of the essentials…. varieties, planting procedures, pests, soil fertility, harvest, and storage. It also contains an excellent list of references and further reading. To this list, I would add The Complete Book of Garlic by Ted Jordan Meredeth, a recently published (2008), comprehensive look at this species and its culture. Penn State’s Commercial Vegetable Production Guide has a section on garlic culture but beginning growers will want to gain greater perspective on this crop’s culture than the guide provides. Our Ag Alternatives Garlic publication has sample budgets and additional information.


I recently had the chance to buy and read a popular book on dividend investing – Dividend Growth: Freedom Through Passive Income. There are two versions of this book and I read the version for Americans. Just in case you were wondering I am not receiving any compensation for this review. It is all my own honest original opinion (don’t forget I really did buy the book).
Let me just start off by saying that if you are looking for an all in one resource on dividend investing this is probably it. The book is 145 pages with no fluff and is easily worth the $10.
The main sections of the book cover the power of dividend growth, building a portfolio and the details of buying an actual stock. That is followed up by details on Canadian stocks, REITs, portfolio models and investing resources.
What I liked
This is a very personal account of dividend investment strategy. The author Mike explains why companies grow dividends and provides examples of companies that have been generating dividend growth for many years. The charts and detailed information related to each company are very helpful. He also gets into the nuts and bolts of some of the key ratios each investor needs to use to evaluate a dividend stock before buying. Understanding those ratios can be the key difference in becoming a successful dividend investor. The reader will learn where to find investment resources that help to filter for stocks that meet these key metrics.
The section on portfolio management is excellent and there is no doubt the author pulled from his experience as a financial planner to develop this section. The detailed instructions and information on diversification will be very helpful for anyone that is looking to build a winning dividend portfolio.
Should You Buy It
This book really has so much solid investment information in it that a short review here cannot do it justice. Most income investors will fit into one of the following 3 groups.
Novice Investor: This book will teach you the ins and outs of dividend stocks. By the end you will understand the components of dividend growth, dividend stocks and portfolio management.
Intermediate Investor: This book will help you get to the next level of building long term dividend income through investing in growth stocks. You can use the information in this book to develop your own investment rules for building a passive income portfolio.
Advanced/Expert Investor: If this is you then you already know what you are doing but probably still read books like this to gain from the perspective of other investors. This book won’t let you down.
Have you read this book? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments.


Order of Operations “Cheatsheet” and Practice Problems for Refresher Math
This set of activities serves as an introduction to the Order of Operations and the Solution of Simple Multi-Step Decimal Problems using the Order of Operations.
[In the future, I hope to be able to enhance the paper and pencil activities listed in the table below by creating a series of interactive posts that cover the same material in more detail.]
In the meantime, you can access the PDF version of the Order of Operations “Cheatsheet” and Practice Problems by clicking the associated hyperlink in the table below.
|Printer Friendly Version of the Order of Operations ‘Cheatsheet’|
|Printer Friendly Version of Simple Order of Operations Practice Problems|
|Printer Friendly Version of Simple Multi-Step Decimal Application Problems|
Students may use this either to supplement the PLE online activities or as an alternative to them.
Although this activity was initially designed for students who are taking Refresher Math through the Maine Capital Area Adult Education Consortium, others should also find this information helpful.


Blood Brother: The Gene That Rocked My Family
Mona Gable writes about the heartbreaking dilemma of being at risk for a fatal and incurable disease--and the unexpected, uplifting journey where it led.
The Gene That Rocked My Family
When her brother dies of a mysterious genetic disease, Mona Gable suddenly learns she could have the fatal brain disorder. Over two years, her search to find answers leads her on a remarkable journey. An honest and uplifting memoir about family, sibling love, and the promise of science.


A Life-Long Spiritual Journey: the Ultra-Running Monk
Acharya Ryojun Shionuma • December 13, 2014
Acharya Ryojun Shionuma is a renowned teacher who has completed two of the most ascetic practices of the Shugendo tradition: the Omine Sennichi Kaihogyo and the Shimugyo. After finishing those rites, he rounded the Jigenji (Merciful Eye Temple) in a small village close to the city of Sendai, Japan. He regularly gives conferences in different parts of Japan, as well as overseas.
Ladakh: Little Tibet in India
Skarma Gurmet • November 8th, 2014
Skarma Gurmet, a native Ladakhi, has worked extensively with NPO's including: with the Leh Nutrition Project of 'The Save the Children Fund(UK)', monitoring and evaluation activities for other NGO's, and was the South India project manager for LIFE Tokyo. In 2004, he established the NGO Julay Ladakh in Tokyo to promote understanding between Ladakh and Japan, thru sustainable, eco-friendly development through international cooperation.
Sound Therapy: Aika in Hawaii
Aika • November 28, 2014
Aika is a multi-talented therapist, opera singer, and songwriter. Having studied opera at the Osaka College of Music, in Milan and New York, Aika made her opera debut performing Micaela in Carmen at the prestigious Tokyo Nikkai Opera Performances. Now she performs concerts and seminars all over the world including, Italy, Germany, Australia, England, Mongol, Korea, and Sinapore.
Emotive Brain: Conversations with a Brain Scientist
Dr. Kenichiro Mogi • April 21, 2013
Kenichiro Mogi is a Japanese brain scientist, the senior researcher at Sony Computer Science Laboratories, and a visitng professor at both the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Following his post-doctral study at Cambridge University, he won the prestigious Kobayahi Hideo Prize for his book, Brain and Imagination and was awarded the Kuwabara Takeo Prize for his book, Now, From Here to Everywhere. He has publiced over 20 books, and regularly serves as a commentator on NHK's The Professional.
Formula of Love
Dr. Kunio Yasue • September 21, 2013
Kunio Yasue is the Japanese mathematical physicist, quantum physicist, and brain scientist who discovered the Yasue Equation. In addition to his position as a professor at the Notre Dame Seishin University in Okayama, he is an author on topics ranging from physics to aikido, and practitioner of his own brand of Aikido, dubbed "The way to Ai(love) ki(soul)."
Bonds of Love with the Dying: Thinking about death from both sides
Dr. Hideko Suzuki • November 13, 2011
Dr. Hideko Suzuki is the author of the Japanese sensation, Messages from the Dying, which inspired the NHK documentary "Key Words to Finding Happiness". She is a sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart, and Chairwoman of the International Communion Society. In addition to having taught at Stanford University and the Sacred Heart Girls University of Japan, Dr. Suzuki conducts numerous seminars and workshops in Japan and around the world on the meaning of life.
The Art of Sacred Mandalas
Kaho Koinuma & Vidya Yuka • Jan 24, 2010
Mandala artist Kaho Koinuma, famous for creating pintillistic original drawings inspired by prayer and devotion, shares how mandalas refelct the true nature of all things, help her navigate thru life's challenges, and discover the truth of her own being.
The Hawaii Premiere of: The Miracle of the Gifted Quarter
Director Fumiko Irie • November 14, 2010
Experience the Hawaii Premiere of the heart-warming, eye-opening documentary, which has inspired an international following. The event will be moderated by the movie's director: Fumiko Irie. The documentary follows the insightful narrative of what mentally challenged children, a forgotten segment in our school population, has to tech us about our own lives.
Living Now in Prayer
Hatsume Sato • November 16, 2008
Hatsume Sato has earned numerous awards and accollades for her life long commitment to social welfare and community based educational activities, including one from the International Soroptimist Society, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in more than 120 nations around the world.
Art by Sachiko Adachi
Sachiko Adachi • October 23-25, 2008
Sachiko Adachi, a Tokyo native and Waseda University graduate, transcended conventional art concepts when she introduced her Cosmic Art to the world in the 1980's. In 1993, Ms. Adachi launched her own gallery, Space Sachi in Tokyo. Though she passed away just one day before its opening the Cosmic Art style remains a strong influnece in major art venues today.
Peace Concert: A Composition for Hawaii
Naoki Nishimura • October 21, 2008
Naoki Nishimura is renowned for his beautiful meditative melodies promoting peace. He has performed around the world including at New York City's Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, as well as the Vatican City, for Pope John Paul II.
Morio Matsui: From Paris to Hawaii
Morio Matsui • February 23, 2008
Morio Matsui graduated from the Muashino college of Fine Arts in Tokyo before continuing his training in France at the Academie Julian and later at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Having lived in Corsica for the past ten years, he is the first Japanese artist to whom France hs awarded the title of "Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres" and "Bhevalier de la Legion d'Honneur" for his remarkable contribution to the development of Franco-Japanese cooperation in cultural matters. When he met Picasso, Picasso said "This fellow has eyes of a feverish fight with real swords such that I might be outstripped some time."
Hawaii Premiere of Gaia Symphony No. 3
Nainoa Tompson and Director Jin Tasumura • October 27-28, 2007
The "Gaia Symphony" documentary series was created by Japanese director, Jin Tasumura. Its inspiration was the idea that the Earth is a living organism which has its own mind and that humans take an active role in realizing. Gaia Symphony No. 3 features the late Alaskan photographer, Michino Hoshino; physicist and professor of the institute for advanced study at Princeton, Dr. Freeman Dyson; and Hawaii's own Nainoa Thompson, navigator of the Hawaiian voyaging canoe, Hokule'a. The film explores at connections between the peoples of the Pacific, Alaska, Hawai'i, and northern Japan, from ancient times through the present day, via the stories of those peoples, and images of the vast ocean.
Talk with Akiko Yamakawa
Akiko Yamakawa • July 9, 2006
Akiko Yamakawa is a Tokyo native and graduate of Tokyo University. Her illustrious portfolio as a translator of english books for japanese audiences include: Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, The Celestine Prophecy and Out on a Rim by James Redfield, and Camino by Shirley McLane. She hosts workshops and seminars both individually, and with her husband, Koya Yamakawa.
Finding your Inner Power: Lessons from Tempu Nakamura
Ryohei Kamiwatari • December 9, 2006
Critically-acclaimed, best-selling author Ryohei Kamiwatari discusses his thoughts on the essence of Tempu Nakamura's teachings, Tempu Philosophy, why it's so intriguing, and how it has profoundly influenced his own life. Tempu Nakamura was one of the preeminent thinkers of modern Japan who developed the philosophy of Shinoshin Toitsu. His life philosophy has influenced many, including prominent leaders, such as former Prime Minister Takashi Hara, and John D Rockfeller III.


Books suitable for academics and lay audiences alike.
It is important to me to communicate to all audiences on psychology topics. Therefore my writing style take into account the academics as well as those not familiar with the science of psychology but with an interested in understanding why things happen and how to address them. I must say that I am most pleased with reviews I've received from the public. The reaction to my book demonstrates to me that I've been able to communicate the most important audience - people in everyday life who are challenged by issues such as depression:
Suicide and Mental Health
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in high schools and colleges.
Delving into a topic of perennial interest and concern, particularly among teenagers, this important volume addresses the full range of issues relative to suicide and suggests ways to help those who struggle.
While the risk of suicide is increasing across age groups, the good news is that with timely intervention, most suicides are preventable. Written primarily for high school and college students as well as for their teachers and parents, this guide combines relevant research and theories about suicide with current clinical thinking and approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Going beyond the clinical, the volume also explores suicide in history and in popular culture and examines relevant cultural, religious, moral, and ethical viewpoints. It looks at suicide among various demographic groups, probes psychological motivations and methods used, and discusses the controversy surrounding a person's right to die.
What differentiates this work from others is that it covers the breadth of the subject but also considers issues in enough depth to make their importance and complexity clear. Readers will better understand the problem of suicide, its impact, and the approaches that can be used to prevent suicide and deal more effectively with at-risk individuals.
Abnormal Psychology across the Ages: Thomas Plante (ed.)
In this multi-volume set, I contributed the chapters on Depression, Somatoform Disorders, and Dissociative Disorders. Abnormal behavior was once thought to result from spirit possession by demons or devils.
In these three volumes, a team of scholars provides a thoughtful history of abnormal psychology, demonstrating how concepts regarding disordered mental states, their causes, and their treatments developed and evolved across the ages.
Compiling current thought from some of the best minds in the field, Abnormal Psychology across the Ages provides essays that reflect on multiple dimensions of abnormal behavior. These experts present biological, psychological, social, cultural, and supernatural perspectives throughout human history on a range of disorders, as well as the global influences on scientific thinking. A fascinating read for anyone in the field of abnormal psychology, from undergraduate students to clinicians, counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists, this three-volume work addresses questions such as: What is "abnormal" psychology and thinking? What are the causes, how have we treated it, and how do we treat it now? And how does the culture of the times affect what we perceive as "abnormality"?
Dealing with Anxiety and Related Disorders: Understanding, Coping, and Prevention
Anxiety disorders are the most common and frequently misdiagnosed and under-treated of all mental health conditions. Dealing with Anxiety and Related Disorders: Understanding, Coping, and Prevention explains in accessible language the myths, misunderstandings, and realities of anxiety disorders. I approach anxiety and related disorders—including panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and PTSD—with the most up-to-date and professionally sound information available. Readers are provided with comprehensive information on each disorder—its description, clinical symptoms, dynamics, and available treatments, including alternative and experimental approaches. Ways in which patients can get help and help themselves are discussed, as are steps family members and friends can take when they know a loved one is struggling with an anxiety disorder. Detailed case studies illustrate both the disorders and the options for treatment.
This book explains the history, incidence, diagnosis, costs, treatments, and many faces of depression. In any given year, a significant number of people suffer from a depressive disorder. Most do not seek professional help although the great majority could find relief with treatment. And that not only causes hundreds of thousands of dollars in economic costs annually from work slowdown and accidents to illnesses and suicides, the wider picture is that depression hurts not only the person at issue, but millions more who are family members or other loved ones. This book offers a one-stop source that explains the history, increasing incidence, diagnosis, costs, treatment, and many faces of depression across ages, gender, culture, ethnicity, socioeconomic group, and sexual identity. Every chapter includes vignettes and interviews to illustrate the topic and main points. Treatment approaches and success rates are discussed, as are the meanings and myths applied to this common disorder. Current and emerging research, and treatments on the horizon, are also spotlighted.
Understanding Workplace Violence: a guide for managers and employees, by Michele A. Paludi, Rudy V. Nydegger, Carmen A. Paludi (2006) - nominated for the C. Wright Miles Award.
The statistics are alarming. Experts agree that risk factors for workplace violence include psychological, behavioral, and situational stressors--and today's volatile business environment increases their intensity. This timely book integrates insights from the fields of management and social psychology to identify the sources of workplace violence and offer readers practical strategies for preventing it, protecting themselves and their employees from it, and reacting swiftly and effectively when it happens. Featuring case examples, interviews, practical recommendations, and resources for additional information, the authors debunk common myths and misconceptions about workplace violence, its perpetrators, and its victims, and consider the link between domestic and workplace violence--in particular, its implications for women and minorities. The result is an essential guide for anyone, including managers and employees, human resource professionals and counselors, psychologists and other advocates, who is affected by the impact of workplace violence and is seeking solutions.
Tragically, the daily news is filled with stories about hurtful and seemingly mystifying problems in human behavior. Each morning we face news stories about murder, suicide, drunken driving accidents, child molestation, drug abuse, gambling, criminal behavior and so forth. The cover stories of news magazines from TIME and Newsweek to U.S. News and World Report often focus on abnormal psychology and behavior connected to these particular topics, as well as to autism, child hyperactivity, depression, eating disorders and more. In these volumes, experts in their respective fields draw together compelling chapters on the abnormal psychology and resulting behaviors that are today most often and most dramatically at issue in our world, including such topics as "workaholism." Written with accessibility in mind, the set is intended to bridge the gap between research monographs and self-help books, to give layreaders and students solid and up to date information without having to translate jargon-heavy text. Most people today are impacted by abnormal behavior or mental illness in some way. Some suffer from their own mental disorders or live with someone who does. Others have been victimized by people experiencing abnormal psychology, including the 20% of American women and 15% of American men reporting they were sexually abused as children. Mental illness and abnormal behavior touches all of us. This set can help us cope.
Following is a selection of articles that I have written or been quoted in. I speak and write on a wide variety of topics:
- Post Traumatic Stress and Coping Among Career Professional Firefighters (American Journal of Health Sciences)
- Challenges in Managing Virtual Teams (Journal of Business and Economic Research)
- Eating Disorders: Q & A for parents on NYSUT
- Violence, Aggression and Passive-Aggression in the Workplace Remedies on Management Development Forum
- How to talk with children about war
- International perspectives on sexual harassment of college students: the sounds of silence on Pubmed
- Psychologists and hospice: Where we are and where we can be on American Psychology Association
- The elimination of hallucinatory and delusional behavior by verbal conditioning and assertive training: A case study on American Psychology Association
- Factors related to patient compliance in the treatment of acne vulgaris on International Journal of Dermatology
Over the years, I've made TV appearances and been interviewed by the media on issues dealing with a range of topics, including school violence, workplace violence, kids, and holiday myths. Following is a selection of stories:
- Tips on Finding Your Way Out of Negative Thinking at Work on the Wall Street Journal
- Depression: The Mask of Sorrow on WebMD
- Police Take Cat Killings Seriously on CBS6
- Forgiving others keeps anger from harming our health on Daily Gazette
- The Link Between Psoriasis and Depression on Everyday Health
- Dads learn how to calm upset babies on My SA Moms
- Dealing with the Winter Blues on Capital 9 News
- If Anxiety Takes Over, Seek Help on Harvard Teaching School
- UMWTalks — Tyler Stewart — Dress for Success (in Athletics) on TED2009
- Mission statements help companies define goals on Albany Business Journal
- Where Death Comes in Winter, and Burial in the Spring on New York Times
- Too many men are killing babies on Harvard Law
- Moving Time, and the Feeling Is Queasy on Wall Street Journal


Book shelf holder, tablet holder for reading recipes, foldable and adjustable multifunctional holder
Multifunctional stand: one-handed book, one-handed book, one-handed snack, relaxed and leisurely. It is a bookshelf and also a digital stand. It can also free your hands for watching dramas and online course learning. It can clamp 62mm thick books and has 2 fixed arms to firmly fix the books without fear of turning over.Wide range of use: This is suitable for textbooks, recipes, music scores, reading, piano, Ipad, laptops, mobile phones, etc.Protect your health: The book holder can improve your correct posture, thereby reducing the training of your neck, back and eyes when reading for a long time. Ideal for students, musicians, cooking in the kitchen and freeing your handsFully adjustable bookshelf: The adjustment bracket on the back is very easy to use, and can be easily adjusted to many different positions of the book, providing you with more choices and allowing you to have the most comfortable feeling when reading. The adjustable page holder is very suitable for supporting thick books and thin paper.Anti-slip: Silicone anti-slip, not easy to slip, with a buckle to loosen the fixed buckle to adjust the angle, press down to lockConvenience: It can be folded or put in a bag for easy carrying. When not in use, you can carry this lightweight and easy-to-carry portable stand anywhere. It can be easily put into a medium or large size handbag or backpack.


Writing about life, love, history and, hopefully, all sorts. Also Hedgehogs. 🦔
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We’ve been discussing the idea of becoming your family’s historian. A fictionalized memoir is one way to approach the task. This form will allow you to use some of the allowances of fiction to tell the stories that are important to you.
The characters can be as closely based on the people who inhabited your world as the story needs them to be. No one lives alone, so your alter ego needs a family. Why not use your own as the basis or type for the one that lives in your story? Everything has to happen someplace. Why not the neighborhood you know best? The setting can be exactly the place you remember or one you’ve created by combining your street with an imagined lane.
All of this comes to mind today because Ray Bradbury died recently at the age of 91. His novel Dandelion Wine is one of the best examples of the art of using imagination to tell the story of growing up. Dandelion Wine is Mr. Bradbury’s recounting of the summer of a twelve year boy, Douglas Spaulding. Douglas is growing up in
, a place full of beautiful moments
and awful fears. Mr. Bradbury wrote about his childhood often and the novel
came out of that habit. Green Town Illinois
What better place for a writer to start? Childhood is a time of vivid and dramatic memories. We remember the sun shining more brightly, the trees being fuller, everything being bigger and the people around us were heroes or villains, nothing in between. And is there a more evocative time than summer? The days are long and lazy and you’re waking up when your dreams end instead of being jolted awake by the call of the school day. Most important, childhood is a time of wonder.
“Stuff your eyes with wonder, live as if you’d drop dead in ten seconds,” Mr. Bradbury wrote. “See the world. It’s more fantastic than any dream made or paid for in factories.”
No one wrote about the wonder of living better than Ray Bradbury. He was able to keep that sense of every minute being a miracle throughout his life. That’s not easy to do. Obligations, deadlines and the most menial of tasks can drown it out. The writer, more than anyone, needs to maintain that surprise at the beauty of being conscious.
So where do you start? The elements of telling a story are always the same. We create drama by giving a protagonist a goal and putting obstacles in his/her way. The motivations that move her will have emotional dimension if you inhabit the character, so start with yourself. How would you have handled the drama you’ve created? Once your main character starts to react, your story will move along.
“Fall in love and stay in love. Write only what you love, and love what you write,” Ray Bradbury advised. “The key word is love. You have to get up in the morning and write something you love, something to live for.”
That ranks with the greatest advice on writing I’ve ever read.
So don’t hesitate. Push off from the shore and start to float. As you drift, you’ll pass by the people and places that hold the most meaning for you. Write whatever you remember, whatever moves you, whatever carries you back to that time and place. There’s no question you’ll do the best writing of your life.


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Forest Learning at Home (Free Downloads)
April 26, 2020
While schools are closed due to the COVID-19 epidemic it can be difficult to keep students engaged in learning. The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) has been building a library of grade-appropriate resources – each aligned to state education standards – to help teach students about the wonders of the forests throughout our state.
All of OFRI’s educational materials are available for FREE DOWNLOAD.
Check out sample ‘mini lessons’ using our materials designed for at-home learning. Each lesson explores a forest-related topic through a combination of reading, writing, scientific investigation and other fun, engaging activities. This is just a sampling of the many resources we have to offer for K-12 education. Explore our online learning library to find more educational materials to try at home.


Shadows of Skullport
A wandering Moon elf Bard, in the Sword Coast region.
Equipment (of Note): +1 Rapier, +1 Whip, Bracers of Armor +4, Ring of Protection +2, Cloak of Charisma +2, Bag of Holding (type 1)
Eldrith was born just about twenty years after Elaith “the Serpent” Craulnober, thus as a child, he never had much time to see his older brother. Perhaps for the better.
Eldrith was only one-hundred and twenty-seven when he left his home in Evermeet, and ventured to the Sword Coast, to find his older brother and search out the legacy of their blood, the Moonblade. Upon arriving in Waterdeep, and realizing how dark his brother had become, he tried to turn away from the family, blaming the sword for twisting his brother to the darkness.
Later, after many attempts by Elaith to contact his younger brother and attempt to right the wrongs, tragedy struck the heart of Elaith’s daughter. No matter what bad blood was between them, Eldrith sat with his brother, as he selflessly gave his life to protect his daughter, drawing the very sword which had reject him. The Moonblade felt the trueness of the action and cured them both. Upon witnessing this event, Eldrith’s bond with his brother grew, though it remains a great secret for them both.
Eldrith currently travels the sword coast, undoing the damage done by his brother in his ignorance, and restoring the private honor of his family name. As close as they have become, Eldrith holds one secret from his brother Elaith, and that is the birth of Elaith’s son to the Princess Amnestria.


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Anthony Sutton, RIP
Antony Sutton’s mainstream career was shattered by his devotion towards uncovering the truth.
Once upon a time, a decent man from New Jersey, Norman Dodd, was named chairman of an investigation into the practices and intentions of tax-exempt foundations in the United States. What he discovered in his research for the Reece congressional committee of 1953 went far beyond the original mandate of his query.
While what he discovered is shocking, it is supported by other investigators such as writer Anthony Sutton , whistleblower and educator Charlotte Iserbyt , and Carroll Quigley , the official historian for the Council on Foreign Relations. Through a series of posts I will examine how this information and the history of U.S. has been deliberately suppressed and that in order for us to create a truly democratic world, we must first understand how we have deviated and why.
Dodd stated that he discovered foundations were involved in the intentional instigation of the U.S. into WWI and were attempting to mold world history through the explicit control of education. He began with an examination of the powerful Carnegie Foundation. He contacted the newly elected Foundation President, Mr. Johnson, whose predecessor at Carnegie was Alger Hiss. Hiss was an American lawyer involved in the establishment of the UN. He was accused of being a Soviet spy and convicted of perjury. notes that were taken from multiple documents in the Soviet archives repeatedly identify Hiss as someone who was working with Soviet intelligence.
Johnson invited Dodd to examine the minutes of the Carnegie Foundation trustee meetings. Dodd realized Dr Johnson was new to the job and guessed he had probably never read the minutes himself. Dodd selected his best candidate, an attorney, Katherine Casey, who he knew to be unsympathetic towards the mission of the Reece Commission. Her attitude was, “what could possibly be wrong with foundations [when] they do so much good ?”
Given only two weeks to investigate ‘the minutes’ Dodd gave her specific dates to examine from the books. After two weeks she returned to Washington with the following information: beginning in 1908 the Carnegie Trustees, meeting for the first time raised a specific question which they discussed throughout the balance of that year in a “very learned fashion” and the question was: “is there any means known, more effective than war, assuming you wish to alter the entire life of an entire people? They concluded that no more effective means than war to that end is known to humanity.”
Casey learned that in the board meetings of 1909 the Trustees raised a second question: how do we involve the US in a war? They answered their own question: “We must control the state department” then they asked “how?” and they answered: “we must control the diplomatic machinery of this country.”
Board meetings conducted during the first world war revealed a shocking dispatch to President Wilson, cautioning him to ensure that the war does not end too quickly!When the war was over the Carnegie Foundation sought to ensure there would not be a “reversion to life as it existed before 1914, prior to WWI.”
They came to the conclusion that in order to prevent this they must control education… and in order to control education, they needed help. They approached the Rockfeller foundation and crafted a deal. “Domestic’ history would be handled by Rockefeller Foundation while the international section would be handled by the Guggenheim endowment.
Altering the culture required altering the teaching of US history. But who would write the new history books? They approached renown historians Charles and Mary Bird and “they got turned down flat.” They had to construct their own “stable of historians.”
They called up their cronies at the Guggenheim foundations (who specialized in fellowships) and said “when we find the right men studying for their doctorates [those who will tow the party line] will you grant them fellowships under our say-so?” and they said yes. Eventually they gathered 20 potential teachers of history and brought them to the mothership – London – where they were briefed and told what was expected of them.
That group of 20 became the nucleus of the American historical association.
“The future of this country belongs to collectivism administered with characteristic American efficiency” – This is the info the Reece could have presented to Congress, but was never allowed to be told to Congress.
Katherine Casey she was never able to return to her law practice. Ultimately she was hospitalized because of what she learned. Dodd said, “It was a terrible shock for her…It’s a very rough experience to encounter”
Efforts began at the start to sabotage the Reece committee and the findings were successfully suppressed and never reported to congress.
to be cont.
 Haynes, John Earl; Harvey Klehr, Alexander Vassiliev (2010). Spies: The Rise and Fall of the KGB in America. Yale University Press. ISBN 0-300-16438-6.


The City of Glencoe Advisory Committees include the Airport Commission, the Cemetery Commission, the Library Board, the Light and Power Commission, the Park Board, the City Center Board, the Pioneerland Regional Library Board, and the Planning and Industrial Commission.
Please contact City Hall with questions about any of the advisory committees at (320) 864-5586.
CURRENT OPENINGS – City Center Board- Park Board- Airport Commission – Charter Commission
contact city office if interested. -864-5586