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Le mille e una notte. Interceptor Software. Then they all paired off, each with each: but the Queen, who was left alone, presently cried out in a loud voice, "Here to me, O my lord Saeed!
He walked boldly up to her and threw his arms round her neck while she embraced him as warmly; then he bussed her and winding his legs round hers, as a button loop clasps a button, he threw her and enjoyed her.
The editor and translator have deliberately worked the translation to be as readable to the English eye as possible, even making judicious choices about where to refrain from using diacritical points single quote sound points, as in 'ain in order to ease the reading experience.
They've made a concerted effort to retain the adult content without being lewd, the racial content without descending into offensive caricature, the poetic content without overwhelming the reader, and the entire content without condensing the text and losing material.
For children, however, the superior volume is probably the Muhsin al-Musawi edition. This edition is condensed, but the editing was done with great care to maintain story structure and content.
The adult content has been toned down considerably, the racial content has been handled tactfully, the extra songs and poems have been almost entirely removed, and there are interesting and attractive pictures in the electronic edition.
My biggest complain here is that the adult content has been excised to a degree that almost brings unfortunate implications: when adultery is characterized as "conversing", the angry and jilted husband seems to be seriously over-reacting.
Still, if you want a sanitized version of the tales, the al-Musawi edition is almost certainly the way to go. I do not recommend the Lang edition.
Lang's fairy tale collections, such as the color fairy tale books, are usually a delight, but his Arabian Nights edition is thin on content and heavily paraphrased.
The stories are gutted to remove the adult content and shorten the tale length for children, but in many cases the changes are not carefully glossed over, and huge plot holes and unresolved threads are left dangling.
I've never met a Lang reader who didn't ask me what was going on in one tale or other because the translation is so poorly rendered.
Neither do I recommend the Burton version. If anything, the Burton version has the exact opposite problems as the Lang version: Burton's edition lengthens the stories with extensively lewd descriptions and offensive racial imagery.
The edition was also rendered in the s, and the language within has not aged well -- there are all lot of "forsooth"s and "verily"s that bog down the reading.
If you're interested in a historical analysis of how these tales have been rendered over the years, by all means become familiar with the Burton version, but if you're just looking for light bedtime reading, give the Burton edition a pass.
I hope that this comparison will be helpful. This particular listing here is for the Lang edition which I really cannot recommend. View all 7 comments.
Forked Radish Very helpful, thanks, I've been put off from reading this collection for years because I mischanced to peruse the degenerate Richard Burton's salaciou Very helpful, thanks, I've been put off from reading this collection for years because I mischanced to peruse the degenerate Richard Burton's salacious "translation".
The fact that he was knighted is a disgrace. Shelves: fairy-tale-collection , folklore , favorites , owned-copy , forced-bride , story-within-a-story , arabian-nights-lore.
Great book. Not one that can be read in one sitting, though. I really like the form of narrative, with a story leading into or encompassing another story.
Most of this book is like onion layers. You really do want to have a bookmark handy if you put this one down.
This was Scheherazade's tactic to keep King Shahryar's attention so that he couldn't have her executed the next morning. He was a very insane man who hated women to the degree that he would marry a virgin and have her killed the next m Great book.
He was a very insane man who hated women to the degree that he would marry a virgin and have her killed the next morning. Fortunately Scheherazade was a very clever woman with a gift for fantastic storytelling.
Her plan worked splendidly, as nights passed and she was still living. If you are a fan of fairy tales, but haven't really diverted away from the European ones quite yet, this is a good stepping stone.
They are filled with the exotic and mystical appeal of the East, but are similar enough to the European tales to maintain that fairy tale appeal.
I'm sure that most people are familiar with some of the staples: Sinbad, Aladdin, Ali Baba, but there are other, less popular, but just as good or better stories in the Arabian Nights that it was a joy to discover for the first time.
This is a shorter version of the Arabian Nights. A good place to start for a beginner or a person with a short attention span I tend to be like the latter at times.
I intend to read the full-length version. It may take me a while, but it gives me something to look forward to.
Definitely delve into the Arabian Nights. You won't be sorry when you do. View all 3 comments. I enoyed these ancient tales of princes, princesses, genies, merchants, fantastic adventures, treasures, grand palaces.
Common themes are cleverness or foolishness, love, revenge, jealousy, but above all, generosity and helping those in need is valued most in these stories.
Besides entertainment, we also get a picture of a rich, vibrant and educated culture way more sophisticated and world-wise than contemporary Europe, which was stuck in its darkest of the Middle Ages at the same time.
Baghdad, I enoyed these ancient tales of princes, princesses, genies, merchants, fantastic adventures, treasures, grand palaces.
Baghdad, Persia, India, China, Egypt feature in the stories, with rich merchants, kings, cities and craftsmen, revealing a flourishing trade and wealthy kingdoms.
A fun and educational insight into the minds and times of medieval Arabic culture. Shelves: old-is-gold.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments contains 33 short stories related to the famous nights, selected and edited by Andrew Lang. I quite enjoyed his breezy editing which left no room for boredom.
The stories are mostly folklore of the medieval Islamic era, with hints to ancient pre-Islamic history, mostly in Arab lands, Persia, and all the way reaching to China.
She's th The Arabian Nights Entertainments contains 33 short stories related to the famous nights, selected and edited by Andrew Lang.
Out of the blue, Schahriar's wife had cheated on him which drove him crayzaay. Driven by his broken heart and lost mind, and thanks to his authoritative rank as the Sultan, he decided to erase the female human kind from his society, not only by a single genocide, he's a man after all and a man has needs to satisfy.
So, he had the habit of marrying a new virgin every night then having her beheaded the next morning.
A girl must step out to end this bullshit. Here comes the grand-vizir's daughter; witty bibliophile Scheherazade. She volunteered to be wedded to the merciless Sultan.
Instead of lying on his bed waiting for her inevitable fate, she charms him with a trail of fascinating stories.
She kept procrastinating her storytelling, tale followed by another. He couldn't get enough of her enchanting stories every night and eventually resolved to keep her head attached to her body.
Morals of the story: - Procrastination is the answer. Many bewildering stories of genii, wizards and witches, princes and princesses, magical powers, monstrous animals, Sindbad the Sailor and his adventures with one-eyed-giants and red-hairy-imps, Aladdin and his famous Lamp, and more The Tales from the Arabian Nights is probably the finest example of what a magical narrative should be.
If I had to categorize this collection of tales, I would not call them fairy tales, but rather magical tales.
Since almost everyone is familiar with the premise behind these stories, I shall not go into detail concerning the backdrop for this fine collection.
Rather, I shall express my opinion about them. Aside from the impact these tales once introduced in Europe had on the western literary The Tales from the Arabian Nights is probably the finest example of what a magical narrative should be.
Aside from the impact these tales once introduced in Europe had on the western literary tradition, they continue to entertain generation after generation of readers the world over.
Unlike many passing narratives, The Tales from the Arabian Nights remain timeless, for in their core they portray human nature perhaps better than any other similar collection.
They can be enjoyed by readers both young and old, new and experienced, and even the returning reader is sure to find some new experience, some overlooked detail, or a new lesson.
For, in reality, these tales are lessons about humanity. Within Scheherazade's narrative are woven magical lands, mysterious creatures, powerful rulers, and humble commoners.
Above all, there are lessons. Lessons about us, lessons about the human nature with all its imperfections. Yes, as it is with most tales, there is justice, but the justice in this book is not always just, the rulers are often wrong, and the wrongdoers sometimes escape their punishment.
And such is, and has been, our world. But there is an inherent hope that all will turn out well, that the evil will receive, in due time, its punishment, and that the victims will be recognized and treated as such.
And that is the same hope we have to hold onto even in our times, because our world is not that different from the world of Scheherazade.
We may have replaced sultans with presidents, dervishes with priests, and camels with wheeled vehicles.
Nevertheless, we remain flawed. View all 5 comments. Sep 03, Lauren Schumacher rated it liked it. I didn't set out to do a feminist reading of these tales, but it became impossible not to, seeing as how Aladdin rapes Jasmine.
Except her name is Badroulbadour. I can't imagine why Disney thought it needed tweaking. I know what you're thinking.
Surely I'm applying some kind of modern expansive definition of rape unfairly to an ancient text. And I try not to judge historical figures too harshly for all the -isms that were normal within their own time and culture.
Marital rape, for example, didn't I didn't set out to do a feminist reading of these tales, but it became impossible not to, seeing as how Aladdin rapes Jasmine.
Marital rape, for example, didn't exist in the ninth century because the cultural understanding of marriage encompassed the woman's implicit sexual consent for perpetuity.
Whatever, times change. But as far as this generous inclination takes me, it still leaves me with one very raped Jasmine. She is assaulted in a style that would surely appease even the stringent criteria of Senator Aiken: unambiguously forcibly raped by a total stranger who has forcibly entered her private bathroom while she is as naked as a jay bird.
But wait, it gets better! Because Aladdin, being an upstanding and heroic young man, has the good sense to apologize to her afterwards.
You were so pretty that I just couldn't help myself. I hear ya, buddy! Temptresses, amirite!? I'm being cute about it, but I'm not even really exaggerating.
He really does give a non-apology apology scolding her for her own rape. Here's the whole passage: "Adorable princess," cried Aladdin, accosting her in the most respectful manner, "if I should have the misfortune to have displeased you by the temerity with which I have aspired to possess so amiable a person, and the daughter of my sultan, I must confess, that it was to your beautiful eyes, and to your charms alone, that you must attribute it, and not to myself.
Yeah, that happened! I don't know. The stories in Arabian Nights were as charming and as vivid as any other folklore and fairy tales, but Aladdin's story was like a cymbal crash against my ick-receptor, which made it very hard to talk about the warm and lovely string section humming away elsewhere.
There are many women in Arabian Nights who are clever and brave and loyal, women who outperform men and save the day, but their reward at the end is always You lucky dog!
I'm not saying this is unique to Arabian Nights or even eastern culture, by any means. It's par for the course in Germanic and Greek and Japanese fables.
It just goes to show that rape culture can survive and flourish even in societies where women are seen as capable and important and independently valuable.
Respect for individual women on a personal level doesn't mean there isn't an expectation that women in general still owe their bodies to someone at the end of the day.
At least the good parts, anyway Overall these tales are extremely similar to your classic western tales: plucky paupers rising above their station, marrying princesses, battling giants, dodging unlucky prophesies, building castles in the air.
They're certainly interesting from the perspective of a fairy tale enthusiast such as myself, but the roots are identical to your classic Brothers Grimm, so the resultant foliage is strikingly similar--there aren't many surprises in store for a western audience.
If you want to get into really foreign-feeling stories, you have to go to Australia, the Americas, Japan, Russia, or even Africa.
Women's roles in fairy tales are often So that's it! If you're already interested, they're lovely if occasionally cringe-worthy stories, but rather much like anything you've heard or read before: sneaky viziers, clever street urchins, magic flying horses, evil black people, rape-worthy damsels All the best and worst that Eurasian folklore has to offer.
Shelves: fairy-tale-collection , folklore , children-s-classics , middle-east-arabian-setting , metafiction , audiobook , yearly-reading-challenge , classic , s-club-challenge , kickbutt-heroine.
The fact that British actor Toby Stephens narrates this was definitely a nudge to check out this audiobook from my trusty library.
Of course, I appreciate the Arabian Nights, so that's another plus. Overall, I was a tad disappointed with this audiobook.
I enjoyed Ali Baba, Aladdin and the frame story about Scheherazade, but I was bored with the seven tales of Sinbad, and the tale about the greedy man who ended up becoming blind.
They were too monotonous. I felt my mind wandering as I listened and The fact that British actor Toby Stephens narrates this was definitely a nudge to check out this audiobook from my trusty library.
I felt my mind wandering as I listened and did my Wii Fit exercises. I wish they had picked different stories besides these two for the collection, honestly.
And I could have done with more narration about Scheherazade herself as well. At least I had Toby's lovely voice to narrate for me.
Maybe a pet peeve for some, but all the voices sounded British, so it didn't feel as 'atmospheric' to me. This will be a short review because it's kind of a ho-hum read for me.
Nothing spectacular or really awful about it. Although I did like that they included Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade within the production.
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The Book of Proverbs is the second book in the Ketuvim (or Writings), the third section of the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible). The full Hebrew title is Mishlei Shlomo, or The Proverbs of Solomon, a reference to King Solomon, who, according to Jewish tradition, is the author of Mishlei. Who Wrote the Book of Proverbs? In spite of this attribution, it is unlikely that Solomon, in fact, authored much of.
All of Psalms and Proverbs are Hebrew poetry. Even the book of Genesis is full of Poetry. There are several reasons the Hebrews used poetry, much of the Torah was sung and was easier to sing too, poetry and songs are easier to memorize than straight texts, parallel poetry (as in Genesis 1) emphasizes something of great importance, as the creation story is. The Rabbis believed that if something.
Hebrew proverbs and sayings with English transliterations and translations.The Proverbs, an Old Testament book of “wisdom” writing found in the third section of the Jewish canon, known as the Ketuvim, or Writings. The book’s superscription, “The proverbs of Solomon.. . ,” is not to say that it as a whole or even individual proverbs should be credited to King Solomon, for.The book of Proverbs commences with a brief introduction (Proverbs 1:1-7) followed by a long section extolling the merits of wisdom. Then chapter 10 begins the main body of Solomon’s proverbs, some of which were later copied by King Hezekiah’s scribes (Proverbs 25:1). The final two chapters are attributed to two other people, but Solomon is the principal author of the book.
Proverbs, we are told by our Rabbis, was the second of three books written by King Solomon (Shlomo). King Solomon was the son of King David. In his youth, he wrote the eternally optimistic (and deeply symbolic) “Song of Songs”. In mid life, he penned this book, filled with invaluable practical advise. In his declining years, perhaps a bit cynical about life, Solomon wrote “Ecclesiastes.
The Book of Proverbs, much like the Book of Psalms, provides various opportunities for learning for members of the Christian faith and Hebrew faith. The lessons contained in this book are similar to the lessons contained in the Book of Psalms, but they take on a more narrative and literary approach to explanation. While the individual believed to have written the book is still debated by.
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The final poem in Proverbs is an acrostic poem, meaning that each verse begins with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet in order, from aleph to tav (the equivalent of from A to Z in the English alphabet). Most scholars think that it is one of the later postexilic additions to the book.
The reception of Proverbs into the Hebrew Canon was for a time opposed on the ground of a supposed contradiction between two aphorisms (xxvi. 0. 0. Of the ancient versions the Septuagint is the only one that is of great service for the criticism of the Hebrew text of Proverbs. 0. 0. Notes on the Book of Proverbs (1889; 1 893). 0. 0. Among his many theological works may be mentioned An.
The Hebrew of Proverbs 22:20 could be stretched to mean “thirty” from the use of the word “excellent.” But there is even a greater assurance that “thirty sayings” is the correct rendering because this section of Proverbs has been found to have existed even among the Egyptians. There is an ancient document in the British Museum (a writing of the early Egyptian priests) which is a.
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Hebrew poetry does not have a rhyming structure in the way much of the poetry in English does. Instead, Hebrew poetry is based on the structure of the text, with meter and rhythm (as well as the use of a variety of literary techniques) often being the important elements that make up the structure of the poem. There is a wide variety of poetic types found in Scripture, particularly in the Psalms.
The Book of Proverbs is a curated collection of Israelite wisdom instruction found in the Hebrew Bible that comprises four long collections and five short appendixes, some with a distinctly.


India is a country that is known for the existence of different cultures, religions, languages, dynasties and considered for its unity in diversity. But the contribution of Ancient India to the entire world has been quite immense in different fields, and one such field is the field of Medicine. India’s achievements in this particular field are not known Ancient Ayurveda comprehensively to the world even today. One of the major reasons was that the medical information of Ancient India was written in the language Sanskrit which was only comprehended by the Sanskrit scholars. The second most important reason is that the medical knowledge was guarded closely among the Vaidyas or the physicians and their families. Sharing of this knowledge or writing books in order to preserve them from any kind of posterity didn’t appeal to them.
In the 18th century, with the pioneering efforts of western scholars who had an interest in Sanskrit studies led to the revelation of this ancient knowledge whose journals were made available in English translations of Sanskrit literature. A few more scholars from the Western world also created an interest in the Sanskrit literature study. Ever since the Renaissance, this Sanskrit literature discovery was considered to be among one of the most substantial events in the history of both culture and language studies. Sanskrit medical classics were then discovered, and they were translated only after initial interests generated in Literature and History. However, this didn’t arouse the much-needed interest and only in the 20th century that the Great Medical classics’ translations become easily available to the West. Even then there was a continued obsession in the West about the origin of scientific medicine which was supposed to be from Greece.
What is Ayurveda?
The term Ayurveda comes from the term “Ayuh” which means life and “Veda” which means to attain or to know. Hence, Ayurveda is about the science of knowing the methods through which the life can be lengthened and prolonged.
There are four Vedas or sacred books in India, the Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda and the Atharvaveda and they were raised to the Veda level to give the science of medicine both its sanctity as well as importance.
Since these Vedas are considered to be composed of the Goods and then they are passed on to the ancient sages or Rishis by word of mouth, the Science of medicine must also be a divine revelation to these rishis. There exist two versions, with the medical school which traces its origins to Sage Bharadhwaja and the tracing of surgical school to Dhanvatari. Both of them are supped to have received the knowledge from the King of Gods, Indra.
The time of four Vedas, i.e. Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda and Atharvaveda is dated back to nearly five thousand years back. These Vedas teach the fundamental philosophy related to the human life. In the fourth Veda, the Atharvaveda describes the various practices and principles of medicine on which the basic fundamentals of the Ayurveda are based. Ayurveda is the oldest and ancient system of healing. It promotes the longevity of life. Ayurveda has an impact on various ancient systems of healing such as Greek, Chinese and Tibetan medicine. This is why the Ayurveda is touted as the mother of different healing sciences.
References to medicine can easily be located in the different ancient texts which also includes Vedas. Ayurveda originated from the Brahma who is the creator of the universe, passed the knowledge of Daksha Prajapati. Daksha Prajapati then passed the knowledge to Atreya Punarvasu. The very first Veda, the Rig Veda describes the great divine powers of physician Rudra as well as cure of Chyavana’s senility by the Aswini Kumaras who were the divine twins and the healers of the God. The passed it to the King of Gods, Indra who revealed to Sage Bhardwaja in the form of three Aphorisms., the Hetu (causes), the Lings (Symptoms) and the Aushada (remedies) of the diseases. Bhardawaja then revealed it to Atreya who taught his six disciples orally- Agnivesha, Jatukarna, Bhela, Harita, Parasharaa, and Khsirapani. All of these six disciples then went on to complied treaties on it. The knowledge of medicine is found at different places and scatters in the Rig Veda, but the most comprehensive and systemic details of various diseases, as well as their cures, can be traced back to Atharva Veda only.
In the Rig Veda texts, there is occasional references which are made to various diseases and their cures. In Atharva Veda, the medicines are referenced as an amalgam of religion, magic and removal of spirits. Diseases which are caused by possession of evil spirits, evil deeds and anger of specific Gods, as well as sorcery of enemies, were easily be cured by Vedic medicines. The Atharva Veda which is incantations and spells book dealt with the treatment of different diseases by advising rites, offerings, penances, homas or rituals and mantras along with fasting. These were also supplemented by amulets and different devices to remove witchcraft. Slowly the medicinal practice with the help of medicinal herbs started to increase, and this signifies the beginning of more rational treatment against the so-called magico-religious medicines in the Vedic times.
Following the Atharva Veda for few centuries, the medicine seems to be confined to Bhuta Vidya and Sarpa Vidya. During the six centuries before the birth of Christ, Buddhism, as well as Jainism, were started. Hinduism gave rise to six different systems of thoughts which were Samkhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Mimasa, Vaisesika, and Vedanta. Around this particular time, there were popular physicians, Charaka and Sushruta. There were three important Samhitas, the Bhela Samhita, the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita. These three groups formed the major sources of the classical medicine.
The system of Vedic medicine follows the perception of Vedas as well as the conscious intelligence of nature. The early scientists of Ayurveda were able to find and observe that there exist attributes of the environment which were grouped together as five states of matter or great elements- space, fire, air, water and earth. Understanding the human being was considered to be a microcosm of this macrocosm and these scientists recognized the method by which these five elements combine in order to create what we call the three doshas in the humans.
The doshas are metaphors for the different ways the intelligence of body promotes health via its various systems. Vata or air and either, Pitta or fire and water, and Kapha or water and earth are the intelligent movement’s powers, transformation as well cohesion that both of them constitutes as well as govern the body. As body’s functional intelligence, the doshas are quite subtle in nature. They can’t be seen by naked eye or even under a microscope. But they can be identified via their qualities. Hot/cold, light/heavy, wet/dry etc. are like doshas’ language which are also perceptible via the normal human senses. Every Ayurvedic practitioner has to learn to understand the world and their patients via this qualitative language.
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“Knowledge is power” right? Well by arming yourself with a ton of the best survival books, you’ll be the most knowledgeable survivalist in the land. Ok, a bit dramatic but you get my meaning. So, you’re heading out into the wilderness and you want to be prepared, wise move!
Unfortunately, we’re not all US marines, so for those of us who haven’t had practical survivalist schooling, books are the next best thing. Take some time to bury your head in some good educational reading materials, it’s a great method of absorbing information and taking on board the super important aspects of surviving.
But how do you know which books to read? With about a million guides on the market, I think it’s safe to say that no one has got time to read all of them! So you need to pick the very best ones, you need reliable aid from trustworthy experts. That’s where this handy guide comes in.
We’ll go through some of the most useful survival books written by expert survivalists, special forces instructors, and professional soldiers!
The Top 26 Best Survival Books:
1. SAS Survival Handbook
Author: John “Lofty” Wiseman | Paperback: 672 pages | Item Dimensions: 8.05 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
Kicking off our list is this ultimate survival guide by John “Lofty” Wiseman. If you’re looking to learn some serious outdoor skills, this is the book you need. If you’re familiar with the survival world, then you’ll know that John “Lofty” Wiseman is a legend who doesn’t need an introduction.
Spending 27 years as a professional soldier in the Special Air Services, Lofty Wiseman has a wealth of experience and knowledge under his belt. His first book, The SAS Survival Handbook, was published over 30 years ago. It’s sold over a million copies and since its initial release, it’s been the go-to, definitive guide for surviving.
From basics like how to build a campfire and predicting the weather to protecting your family and home from intruders, this book has absolutely every survival situation covered! Whether you’re heading out camping, hiking, or any other outdoor pursuits this will be your ride-or-die guide. This new revised edition now also covers topics like urban survival and surviving terrorism.
2. How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It
Author: James Wesley Rawles | Paperback: 336 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.25 x 0.7 x 7.96 inches
Want to know how to survive an unexpected natural disaster? With How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It, you’ll be armed with an abundance of survival skills. You never know when a disaster may strike and if you’re a fan of being prepared then this is the book for you.
From the carnage of a hurricane to serious water or electricity cuts, this is a great urban survival book to have in your home library. Author James Rawles reveals essential methods and techniques for solo surviving, from how much food you’ll need, protecting your finances, and how to make sure your home is burglar-proof, this survival guide is a must-have for any enthusiast.
The founder of SurvivalBlog, James Wesley Rawles is a worldwide renowned expert on surviving catastrophes and preparedness. A former US Army Intelligence Officer, he has been labeled “the conscience of survivalism.” SurvivalBlog is the first blog dedicated to wilderness survival, gaining more and more popularity.
3. Build The Perfect Bug Out Bag
Author: Creek Stewart | Paperback: 208 pages | Item Dimensions: 6.02 x 0.51 x 8.99 inches
Ask yourself; if a sudden disaster happened, would you be prepared to leave the house, stat? With this survival book, you will be! Read this book and you’ll be an expert in preparing your own bug out bag, so you can survive your journey from home to your safe location.
You’ll even find lessons and guidance for bugging out if you have children, elderly or disabled family members, and even pets. Author Creek Stewart is a survival expert with years of experience in the field. Creek regularly appears in the media thanks to his expertise and has featured in tons of magazines and numerous radio and online shows and events.
In his ingenious survival guide, Creek explains everything you’ll need to survive for 72 hours, from start to finish. You’ll find a list of resources to help you purchase essential clothing, explanations of how to use every item in your bug-out bag, and even how to choose multi-use tools to save precious space in your bag. Water, food, tools, and loads more are covered in this awesome survival book.
4. Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies and Why
Author: Lawrence Gonzales | Paperback: 336 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
Ever wondered why some people perish and others live to tell the tale in certain survival situations? Well wonder no more, in this book Laurence Gonzales looks at different stories of survivors and those that sadly did not make it out of their situation. Not many survival books are written in this manner and that’s what makes this one so unique.
Laurence Gonzales is an award-winning journalist and author of many best selling books. In this interesting and riveting book, Laurence tries to explain the stages of surviving and that some people have a true survival instinct, while others don’t. Not only does Laurence refer to dangerous situations in the wilderness but also with life-threatening health problems or difficult dilemmas and situations.
From medical professionals to military leaders, this book has the potential to prepare anyone for any difficult positions they may find themselves in. If you want to learn how to manage stress, make good decisions even when you’re under pressure and how to assess potential risks, this is a book you need in your survival library.
5. 98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive
Author: Cody Lundin | Paperback: 216 pages | Item Dimensions: 6 x 0.3 x 9 inches
Even the title of this book is bound to want to make you read it, right? Cody Lundin shares his wisdom and knowledge in this witty but super informative guide. With over 30 years of practical teaching under his belt, Cody Lundin is a worldwide renowned survival instructor and director of the Aboriginal Living Skills School in Arizona.
It’s the ultimate book about staying alive using the idea of keeping the body’s core temperature at 98.6 degrees. In his amusing and educational way, Cody explains that although humans can survive without food for a few weeks and without water for around three days, if the core temperature of the body drops or rises above the ideal 98.6 degrees, it makes for a dangerous situation.
It’s something that not many people understand or take seriously, but with his expert knowledge and witty and engaging humor, Cody Lundin has created one of the best survival guides on the market.
6. Mud, Sweat & Tears: The Autobiography
Author: Bear Grylls | Paperback: 416 pages | Item Dimensions: 6 x 1.04 x 9 inches
Everyone’s heard of Bear Grylls (if not, where have you been?!) and this exciting and thrilling memoir is a must-read for adrenaline junkies! Internationally recognized and admired, Bear has led an action-packed career and had many extreme adventures.
Growing up, it became apparent early on that Bear was destined for great things. From hiking in the Himalayas, becoming the youngest ever Briton to climb Mount Everest, to overcoming a serious parachuting accident, Bear has been there and done it!
Read about his grueling experiences serving in the SAS for 3 years, before becoming a regular TV personality. He’s educated millions with his wealth of knowledge of battling the extreme wilderness and surviving in places many dare not to go!
This isn’t so much a survival guide, although there’s probably a lot to be learned from the ultimate wilderness survival expert himself! If you’re looking for a thrilling and entertaining read, you’ll love this autobiography.
7. The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook
Author: David Borgenicht | Hardcover: 328 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.35 x 1.25 x 7.25 inches
Have you ever wondered what you should do if you get caught in quicksand? What about a shark attack? Making an emergency plane landing? With this ingenious survival guide, you’ll learn how to survive these situations and many more, thanks to Joshua Piven’s expertise.
Featuring easy to follow, illustrated instructions, this handbook would make the perfect gift for those preparedness enthusiasts. This jam-packed textbook will ensure you’re ready for just about any emergency possible, from how to handle a snakebite and surviving an avalanche to dealing with an exploding cell phone and being buried alive, this book has it all!
Known for his tongue-in-cheek humor, Joshua Piven is the author of more than twenty non-fiction survival books, including this international bestseller. He offers his readers real, solid, and often amusing tips, so you’re fully prepared for any disaster or emergency that might happen because ya know, you never know when danger is going to strike!
8. The Survival Medicine Handbook: A Guide for When Help is Not on the Way
Autor: Joseph Alton, MD | Paperback: 588 pages | Item Dimensions: 6 x 1.33 x 9 inches
Have you ever wondered what to do if you found yourself in a medical emergency with no way of getting help? What would you do if you were in the middle of nowhere and your phone died? This is a book that you’ll definitely want in your survival library. Featuring expert first aid guidance, you’ll be the go-to medic after reading this textbook.
This isn’t your standard-issue first aid book though, it’s been written to give you the knowledge to be able to treat illnesses and injuries when you’re the only one that can help. Although it would be perfect for medical students to refer to, it’s also an essential read for anyone else who aspires to be prepared for any worst-case survival scenario.
Written by top medical experts, Joseph Alton M.D and Amy Alton ARNP, this book provides expert guidance and instructions for any medical emergency possible.
9. The Prepper’s Medical Handbook
Author: M.D. William W. Forgey | Paperback: 320 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.94 x 0.91 x 9.09 inches
If you’re thinking of going off-grid, don’t leave before you’ve read this ultimate outdoor survival book! Even if that’s not the case, this handbook will still prove to be invaluable for anyone wishing to be prepared for any potential emergencies when the only person you can rely on is yourself.
What happens if there’s a breakdown of emergency services? No cell service or a dead battery? These are just a few situations that you’ll need to be able to deal with in order to survive.
This book aims to equip you with the knowledge of how to identify and manage medical conditions swiftly and easily. You’ll learn how to stockpile essentials and how to store them. It also teaches you about more advanced techniques that you may find yourself having to perform.
Written by William Forgey M.D, a devoted physician, explorer, and educator, this wilderness survival book is the perfect read for any outdoor enthusiast.
10. The Survival Doctor’s Complete Handbook: What To Do if Help is Not on the Way
Author: James Hubbard, MD, MPH | Paperback: 288 pages | Item Dimensions: 7.25 x 0.6 x 9.25 inches
When it comes to your family’s well-being, it goes without saying that you’ll want to be able to provide the greatest care possible in the event of a disaster. But what if you were the only one that could save the day? What if something went drastically wrong and the emergency services were not reachable? Would you know what to do? You will if you read this essential survival book.
Going way beyond traditional first aid, this handbook aims to teach you how to look after yourself and your family when disaster strikes and there’s no way of getting professional medical assistance. From how to deal with dislocated joints to keeping warm when your heating goes out, this is the perfect read for anyone.
Whether you get caught in a snowstorm while out camping or you live alone in a rural location, this is a must-have book in your survival library. With illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and real-life stories, this guide is super easy to follow and understand.
11. Contact: A Tactical Manual For Post Collapse Survival
Author: Max Alexander | Page Number: 601 pages
We’ve all seen disaster movies but what if it actually happened? Would you know what to do? The aim of this urban survival manual is to provide you with the knowledge of how to survive a post-collapse society. You’ll have the skills and tactics to protect yourself and your family members from potential dangers, violence, and terrorism.
The lessons in this book have been gained from years of schooling with special operations forces. Max Velocity Tactical is a facility dedicated to teaching proven tactics and techniques to all levels of expertise, whether you’re a civilian or you have a military background.
Survival of the fittest doesn’t really mean anything anymore, it’s survival of the most prepared, and with this guide, you’ll definitely get ahead of the rest. From individual self-defense to group tactics you may need to avoid tyranny, this book has it all. Whether you’re a complete newbie trying to learn new tactical skills or you’re experienced military personnel, kick your survival skills up a notch with this must-have book!
12. Outdoor Life: The Ultimate Survival Manual
Author/s: Robert F. James, Rich Johnson | Pages: 490 pages
The title of this book gets straight to the point! From urban survival, enduring natural disasters to gaining wilderness survival skills, this comprehensive text covers it all! In a world that’s becoming less and less stable, there are numerous events and catastrophes that could result in disaster for society as we know it today.
Full of practical tips, real-life stories, and easy to follow checklists, this book will ensure you have the disaster-proof skills needed to sustain yourself and your family in the event of a catastrophe.
As a former Special Forces soldier, author Rich Johnson has strong interests and know-how in both wilderness and urban survival. From learning the essential skills during a natural disaster, which supplies you should have in your house or pantry, to how to remain calm and composed in the wake of devastation, this is another publication everyone should have in their survival library.
13. Survival Wisdom & Know-How: Everything You Need to Know to Subsist in the Wilderness.
Authors: The Editors of Stackpole Books | Paperback: 480 pages | Item Dimensions:10.5 x 0.75 x 13.75 inches
If you’re looking for the ultimate, all-round outdoor survival book, this is what you’ve been looking for. A great addition to add to your survival library, this book covers every aspect of outdoor adventures you could possibly think of. From setting up camp, ice climbing, and picking safe, edible wild plants to first aid and coping in the sheer heat of the desert, this book has it all!
Stackpole has been publishing high-quality non-fiction books for over 90 years. Written by expert authors, their books are well respected in the outdoor industry and include an incredibly broad range of topics including how to read the weather and outdoor sports and activities such as canoeing, kayaking, and ice fishing.
The book also features handy illustrations and photos, making it super easy to follow along with. Learn about hunting, wild animals, cooking, and ornithology, with inputs from experts at the National Outdoor Leadership School. This is the complete, all-in-one resource for surviving the wilderness.
14. Survive: Essential Skills and Tactics to Get You Out of Anywhere – Alive
Author/s: Les Stroud, Michael Vlessides | Pages: 441 pages
If real, no-nonsense, practical guidance is what you’re after, then this book will deliver. Learn about urban survival and staying alive in the wilderness, jungle, and the desert. By losing yourself in this wicked survival guide, you’ll be armed with the knowledge of how to survive any part of the globe.
Written by the creator of Survivorman, Les Stroud has become well known for surviving in the most brutal and deserted places on earth, from the harsh heat of the Kalahari to the freezing temperatures of the Canadian wilderness. He has put his decades of expertise onto paper and created this book so like-minded readers can learn valuable lessons for their own outdoor adventures.
Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a newbie adventurer, you’ll find this textbook super handy. Not only do Stroud’s engaging stories and straight-to-the-point attitude make this handbook super interesting, but it educates you in such a way that you focus on the most important aspect of the wilderness – surviving.
15. Hawke’s Green Beret Survival Manual
Author: Mykel Hawke | Pages: 641 pages
Providing useful and practical advice, outdoor survival professional and Green Beret Mykel Hawke knows his stuff! His guidance can be useful to anyone from all kinds of backgrounds, whether you’re brand new to the backcountry or an experienced explorer.
These survival approaches come from Hawke’s 25-year career as a Green Beret’s captain in the US Army. He also founded Spec Ops Inc, which provides specialized survival training. The popular survival professional has also featured on many television shows.
Imagine the most cataclysmic disaster and Hawke has provided the answers and tools for you to make it out of those scenarios alive! Learn navigation skills, first aid, and the psychology of surviving.
Boasting over 200 easy to follow illustrations and comprehensive training, this is one of the easiest to read and understand survival manuals on the market! This book is sure to become a staple in your collection!
16. Lost On Purpose: Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man
Author: Patrick Taylor | Pages: 187 pages | Item Dimensions: 6 x 0.42 x 9 inches
Lost On Purpose is the thrilling story of Patrick Taylor, who left his life as a Technology Executive behind to become a real-life mountain man. Embarking on exciting but sometimes perilous adventures, Patrick Taylor tells his own story in this refreshing and humorous read. If you want a break from survival manuals, this is one book that is sure to entertain, you won’t be able to put it down!
From shark-diving in Burma to ice climbing in Scotland, Patrick Taylor has seen and done it all. Following his career in the Marine Corps, he decided to become dedicated to his adventures.
Towards the end of 2013, Patrick crossed the Rocky Mountains on his own on foot, following in the footsteps of the Lewis & Clark expedition. Committed to living life as a mountain-man, he became a fully self-reliant trapper and stockman, spending bitter winters alone in old cabins and trekking miles over mountains. This is one book that shouldn’t be missed!
17. Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival
Author: Dave Canterbury | Paperback: 256 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.44 inches
Next on our list of the best survival books is this awesome book by Dave Canterbury. Survivalist expert Canterbury has years of know-how to get you ready for your next wilderness adventure.
This no-nonsense book cuts straight to the most important aspects of thriving in the wilderness. Discover which items to pack, cookery skills, and how to protect yourself from the harsh elements of outdoor life.
Kick your survival skills up a notch with this fantastic textbook that’ll not only teach you valuable skills but will also show you how to appreciate the beauty and excitement of the outback.
18. Survival – Army FM 21-76: Department of the Army Field Manual
Author: US Department of the Army | Paperback: 309 pages | Item Dimensions: 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
As far as survival books go, I think it’s safe to say that this is one of the most useful and reliable guides available today. A survival volume from the US Army? You can be sure they’ve got some tried, tested, and proven ways that will help you survive any life-threatening situation.
Survive the roughest environments with this classic and timeless textbook. Studied by hundreds and thousands of soldiers, this invaluable survival book will prepare you for any danger that may be around the corner. Covering a wide range of topics including navigation, finding edible wild plants, crafting your own tools, staying fit and healthy, and building your own shelter.
Take advantage of this professionally restored military guide. Military books have become harder to come across over the years, either being revoked by the armed forces or simply being taken out of print because of their age. This is a real shame as these books contain timeless and valuable lessons, so make sure you snap this one up!
19. Holding Your Ground: Preparing For Defense if it All Falls Apart
Author: Joe Nobody | Paperback: 172 pages | Item Dimensions: 8 x 0.39 x 10 inches
What would happen if society collapsed and the government could no longer protect your home or property? Holding Your Ground aims to educate you on how to protect your family if a sudden breakdown of society happened. Easy to understand, even if you have little to no experience in this area, it contains useful information on how to defend your home.
It’s quite common these days for people to stock up on food, water, and personal protection, but many don’t know or understand how to set up their homes and prepare their property for defense.
Using good old fashioned common sense, military techniques, and proven examples, Holding Your Ground will teach you how to prepare to defend yourself without compromising your home’s monetary value or aesthetic. If you’re a fan of preparedness, then this survival book should definitely be one standing proudly on your bookshelf.
20. Bug Out: The Complete Plan for Escaping a Catastrophic Accident Before it’s Too Late
Author: Scott B. Williams | Paperback: 320 pages | Item Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
If you want to be prepared for a sudden disaster, this is the book you need. Severe floods, fast-spreading fires, and terrifying earthquakes. Catastrophes can hit towns and cities at any time, and having to escape at a moment’s notice is the reality many people face. Being prepared for these kinds of survival situations could save your life.
Author, Scott B. Williams has been writing books about his travels for over 25 years. His vast skills and strong interests in wilderness survival and adventures have entertained and educated people for years.
Learn how to hatch an escape plan to get you and your family to safety, create the perfect bug-out bag to survive the initial 3 days, and find food, water, and other essentials in the backcountry. Whether you’re facing a pandemic, violent riots, or being hit by a hurricane, this useful guide covers it all! You’ll also learn of some great hideout locations in various parts of the US.
21. Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties: The Classic Guide to Building Wilderness Shelters
Author: D.C. Beard | Paperback: 256 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.42 x 0.57 x 8.46 inches
Penned by one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America, you can be sure this book is full of great wilderness survival advice. Learn how to build everything from a simple shelter requiring minimum equipment to intricate creations such as homesteads. Don’t have any experience? No problem, this book was aimed at any level and as long as you can pick up an ax, you’re good to go!
Affectionately named “Uncle Dan” by those who knew him well, author Daniel Carter Beard was a well-known author and illustrator. For 30 years he served in the Boy Scouts and became one of the first National Scout Commissioners. His passion and know-how of the outback inspired him to write and illustrate more than 20 books, educating a myriad of people on the joys of outdoor life.
You’ll find additional guides and information on how to use an ax correctly, make a fire, and even split logs. It’s sure to be incredibly useful for anyone, whether you’re a scout, camper, hiker, or just a lover of the wilderness.
22. The Ultimate Man’s Survival Guide: Rediscovering The Lost Art of Manhood
Author: Frank Miniter | Hardcover: 256 pages | Item Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
If you want to become the ultimate man then this is the book for you! You’ll learn how to battle alligators, save a drowning person, and defend yourself against anyone! Split into seven different sections, you’ll discover valuable outdoor survival skills, enabling you to thrive in even the harshest environments.
Frank Miniter is a New York Times Bestselling author and is dedicated to helping every man be the very best he can be. A former senior editor for the popular magazine, Outdoor Life, Frank has traveled to all corners of the world, from fly fishing in Alaska, running with the bulls in Pamplona to climbing the Rockies. His extensive skills and know-how of the outback inspired him to write some of the best-selling survival books worldwide.
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to survive a bear attack, deal with dislocated joints, or choose an excellent cigar, this is a book you’ll want to have in your library! Super easy to understand and full of Miniter’s real-life stories, this book proves that an average guy can become the ultimate man!
23. Wilderness Survival
Author: Gregory J. Davenport | Paperback: 304 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, then this comprehensive wilderness survival book is just what you need. Containing updated information on how to keep yourself safe in the backcountry, this is the perfect book choice if you want to become an expert in wilderness survival.
A former USAF survival specialist, author Greg Davenport is known as one of the most skilled and knowledgeable survival experts. For over 30 years he has taught students from all different countries from numerous backgrounds, following him into harsh areas to learn basic and advanced outdoor survival skills. As well as his teachings, Greg has appeared on TV and news shows such as CNN, ABC, and FOX to share his many skills.
With easy to use and to-the-point information, you’ll learn the five foundations of surviving in the wilderness, teaching you how to remain calm and composed until you’re able to reach assistance.
24. How to Stay Alive in the Woods: A Complete Guide to Food, Shelter & Self-Preservation Anywhere
Author: Bradford Angier | Hardcover: 320 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.6 x 1.25 x 9.4 inches
If you’re thinking of making your way into the woods, study this first. It can be a scary place and you’ll want to have as many wilderness survival skills as possible. Practical, easy to follow, and containing essential information, this is a book you should have in your survival kit!
Nicknamed “Mr. Outdoors”, author Bradford Angier was a much sought after expert and strong advocate of living off the land. His experienced background of minimalist back-to-earth living inspired him to start writing books and as a keen artist, he hand drew all of the sketches in his books.
Split into four easy to understand sections, Bradford Angier explains how to catch game if you don’t have access to a gun, which edible wild plants are safe to eat, and how to build a shelter to keep warm.
25. The Doom and Bloom Survival Medicine Handbook
Author/s: Joseph Alton, Amy Alton | Paperback: 440 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.11 x 8.5 inches
This no.1 bestseller is perfect if you want to be able to look after yourself or a loved one in the event of a disaster. From the devastation of a hurricane to the total collapse of society, knowing how to handle a medical emergency when there’s no other help available, could save a life!
Packed full of professional medical advice, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to be prepared for any potential destruction. Learn valuable skills such as administering immediate first aid, examining someone, moving the ill or injured person, and even how to stitch a wound. This is sure to be a valuable asset to any survival kit!
26. Primitive Wilderness Living & Survival Skills: Naked Into The Wilderness
Author: John McPherson | Paperback: 408 pages | Item Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
Are you fed up with reading survival books that simply entertain? If you’re looking for a resource that you can actually put into practice, this is it! Read this survival handbook if you actually want to head into the depths of the wilderness and recreate the skills set by our ancestors.
Authors John and Geri McPherson have spent decades practicing the skills that they teach in their survival books. There are no rehashed or overused myths in this book, just true, tried and tested ways of living from the authors themselves, stemming from years and years of living off the land.
If you want to know how to build a shelter from whichever materials you can find or make your own pottery, this is the manual you need!


The Village of Chryston - North Lanarkshire - Scotland
TIME CAPSULE FOUND
The demolition of Chryston Parish Church Hall in 2003 revealed a fascinating insight into why the Free Church was originally built in
the village, through a history archive dated over 150 years old.
A perfectly preserved time capsule was recovered from under one of the door pillars which contained "A Statement as to the
circumstances of the erection of the Free Church", among other artefacts.
Buried in 1845, at a time when the Free Church was formed by secession from the Church of Scotland, the capsule also included
various lists of members and trustees, two newspapers, four coins, a medallion and cards for a dinner after the laying of the
Foundation Stone on 23rd September, 1845.
During its 157 years existence, the building in Main Street has been known as the Free Church of Scotland, the United Free Church of
Scotland, Chryston West Church of Scotland and since 1952 as Chryston Parish Church Hall.
The contents are documented below:
Statement "of the circumstances of the erection of the Chryston Free Church".
List of the Committee for the erection of Chryston Free Church 23rd September, 1845.
List of the Trustees for Chryston Free Church 23rd September, 1845
List of Subscribers for Erection of the Free Church of Chryston.
Communion Roll made up first meeting of Session held in connection with Chryston Free Church 24th April, 1845.
List of Members of the Chryston Free Church Sabbath School Society 23rd September, 1845
Booklet of Claims, Declaration and Protest.
Protest by Ministers and Elders 18th May, 1843 published 31st May, 1843 (Commisioners to the General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland)
Act of Separation and Deed of Demission of Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland 23rd May, 1843 with additions to 1845.
Copy of "The Scottish Guardian" Vol.I No.76 19th September, 1845.
Copy of "The Witness" Vol.VI No. 608 20th September, 1845.
Card for Dinner at Laying of the Foundation Stone of Chryston Free Church Tuesday 23rd September, 1845.
Card - Soiree - Chryston Free Church.
Coins - Sixpence 1844; One Shilling 1844; One Penny 1841
Commemoration Medallion of the First Assembly of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland 18th May, 1843 (Thomas
Coin "Pure Copper Preferable to Paper"


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When Jennifer Lucy Allan hears the foghorn’s colossal bellow for the first time, it marks the beginning of an obsession and a journey deep into the history of sound that has carved out the identity and the landscape of coastlines around the world, from Scotland to San Francisco. Within its sound is a maritime history of shipwrecks and lighthouse keepers, the story and science of our industrial past, and urban myths relaying tales of foghorns in speaker stacks, blasting out for coastal raves. An odyssey told through the people who battled the sea and the sound, who lived with it and loathed it, and one woman’s intrepid voyage through the howling loneliness of nature.
“The foghorn has a history that is as intangible and real as the stories we tell.”
Jennifer Lucy Allan “The Foghorn’s Lament: The Disappearing Music of the Coast”. First published in 2021. This paperback edition was published by White Rabbit in 2022. Donated by Leah Zakss from Guildford, UK, who visited the Sea Library in person and we talked about music, art, books and the sea ❤
Photos by Anna Iltnere / Sea Library


Located next to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and many of the Twin Cities most popular entertainment, shopping, and family-fun destinations.
Hoċokata Ti’s 3,805-square-foot public exhibit, called Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake, provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton Dakota people and their history. Tours are offered to guests, where an assortment of Dakota Sioux artifacts can be viewed in the public gallery.
The Hoċokata Ti gift shop features a variety of Native-made art, books, music, beaded and quilled items, and craft supplies that build upon the cultural center’s mission to educate visitors about the Dakota people. The gift shop also shares its space with the SMSC library, so guests should be mindful of those around them.


A Look At The Past For Sake Of The Future
The American people today are faced with a galaxy of problems centering around the difficulties resulting from the attempt of diverse racial and economic groups to live together under a single government. The great majority of scholars agree that the roots of these problems go back through the web of American history into the colonial period.
In addition to our domestic problems, we Americans must also wrestle with the problems resulting from our assumption of the position of leadership of the Western democracies. Many of the current world problems, like some of our domestic difficulties, are the outgrowth of what many writers are now terming the "freedom explosion." A sizeable number of the new nations of the world are facing situations which have a distinct resemblance to those of eighteenth and nineteenth-century America.
A knowledge of America's past should prove, therefore, to be enlightening in studying the issues of today. Some people, perhaps, can see little correlation between the eighteenth century and our modern atomic age. Time has truly brought progress, and with that progress has come far-reaching changes in science, in technology, and in standards of living. Yet one thing does not change - the basic human nature. A brief glance at our history books or at the Bible indicates that the basic human nature of man has changed not at all since the days of Adam or of Charlemagne. Our modern problems, like those of yesteryear, are wrapped up within the complexity of human and of group action; therefore, it should be rewarding to re-examine the American Revolutionary Period and to take a deeper look into the lives of our founding fathers.
Certainly, any study of the Revolutionary America would not be complete without a penetrating analysis of the life of Patrick Henry, for this man was, in the words of John Adams, the man who would "have glory with posterity of beginning and concluding this great revolution."
His position of leadership among the Revolutionary leaders and his penetrating insight into the direction of future Constitutional development certainly places him in a preferred position to students who wish to achieve a clear understanding of this era.
Editor's note: To read the work in its entirety, locate "The Christian Philosophy of Patrick Henry by Carris Kocher" either in book form, or search the internet.


eBranch2Go allows you to download thousands of eBooks and audio books to your computer or a portable device, like a Kindle, Nook or MP3 player. Download the latest best sellers, fiction, and nonfiction to your e-reader today! Do you have a Nook, Kindle or other ebook reader? Do you have an Android phone? We offer free ebooks online right here. Do you have an MP3 player or some other portable audio device? Check out our large selection of audiobooks. Need help with your new device? Stop in and we’ll show you how you can download the newest books right from our website! All you need is your device, our website and a library card!
Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.
HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids.
18th Century or 20th Century. European or Native American. Farm or Factory. East Coast or West Coast. Where does your American past begin? Discover the amazing history of you with HeritageQuest Online. It delivers an essential collection of genealogical and historical sources—with coverage dating back to the 1700s—that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
The collection consists of six core data sets: U.S. Federal Censuses, Genealogy and local history books, Periodical Source Index (PERSI), Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank Records, and LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set. Remote users log in with their library card number.
Cybersmarts on POWER Library
Five interactive multimedia eBooks with audio narration teach children and their parents how to stay safe on the internet. eBooks titles include: Avoiding Predators Online, Playing Games Online, Protecting Your Privacy Online, Stopping Cyberbullying and Using Social Networks.
Ask Here PA – We’re here to help you get answers to your questions, any time and anywhere you have Internet access. Unlike other “expert” sites on the Web, there is no charge to use our service. We’ll be doing what libraries have always done best — quickly getting you the accurate, unbiased information you need. Available 24/7.
Happening This Month at the Library
Come & Play: Interactive story time for newborns to 2 years old
at 10:30 on Friday mornings during the month of April.
The library board will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday, April 28th, at 6:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
Genealogy Club: Are you interested in discovering more about the branches
of your family tree but don’t really know where to begin? Would you be interested in getting together regularly with a group of people and sharing ideas and resources? Everyone is welcome! The group meets the 2nd Friday of every month at 3:00 p.m.
The Stitch Together Knit & Crochet Group meets every Monday and Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Work on your newest project and join in on the conversation. Don’t know how to knit or crochet? That’s okay! We’ll teach you!
The Oswayo Valley Memorial Library was chosen to receive a grant for a four-part reading, viewing and discussion series for adults called Pushing the Limits. The series brings together books and video featuring authors, scientists and everyday people who thrive on exploring our world.
The last program will take place on May 7th at 6:00 p.m. To register and receive a copy of the book we will be discussing, Erik Larson’s Thunderstruck please stop by the library or call us at 697-6691.
The book club will be meeting on May 21st at 1:30 p.m. to discuss A Rare Titanic Family by Julie Hedgepeth Williams. There are extra copies of the book available. We would love to have new members join us!
Office of Attorney General’s Senior Crime Prevention University- Friday, May 23rd, 1:00 p.m.
With a large percentage of citizens over the age of 65, Pennsylvania residents are target for a wide variety of scams, cons and other crimes. The Senior Crime Prevention University (SCPU) educates older Pennsylvanians and their families throughout the Commonwealth on crime prevention. Our goal is to make Pennsylvania’s older population aware of the threat of fraud to the elder community, teach them how to avoid being victimized; and to make sure they know who they should call when they are concerned about their safety and well being.
Educating seniors about crime and how to avoid it is the best way we can help seniors to help themselves. The theme of the Senior Crime Prevention University is “AWARE, AVOID, ALERT”.
Researching the History of Education in the Oswayo Valley: Our goal is to help organize and enhance the collection of the Oswayo Valley Historical Collection of items and information related to education in the local valley for the past 200 years since the area was developed by the first settlers.
The group will meet Friday, May 23rd, at 1:00 p.m.


New Kindergarten Assessment for Second Language Learners
Avenues BooksHBAvenues.com is the online companion to the textbook, Avenues. From HBAvenues.com, students can link to dozens of online activities, videos, and resources related to the unit they have been studying in Avenues. The Web sites are:
* age-appropriate and child-safe
* appropriate for independent work: user-friendly, interactive
* highly visual to help students access the content
* published by reputable organizations and companies
Ayudas para los PadresEncuentren respuestas a diferentes necesidades que tengan como padres British Council - Learn English KidsThis website has various stories, games and songs which are read aloud. It also contains many activities to go with the stories. Centro Barahona/ Barahona CenterThis website provides teachers and parents with great resources for the study of books in Spanish for children and adolescents Education PlaceThis site has great graphic organizers in English and Spanish English Proficiency StandardsThe WIDA Consortium's English Language Proficiency Standards for English Language Learners (ELLs) in PreKindergarten through Grade 12 encompass:
* Social and Instructional language
* The language of Language Arts
* The language of Mathematics
* The language of Science
* The language of Social Studies
Gramática en Español Este sitio web es diseñado para educadores y estudiantes. Aquí usted encontrará los numerosos sitios que recientemente han sido puestos al día, añadidos o suprimidos. Muchos se vinculan a otros. Si usted sabe de adiciones útiles para este sitio, por favor envíeme en el fondo de esta página. Hay muchos contactos excelentes en esta página para estudiantes para todos los niveles de instrucción del nivel que comienza al más avanzado.
International Children's Digital LibraryThe mission of the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation is to excite and inspire the world's children to become members of the global community – children who understand the value of tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available online. MES EnglishFree resources for teachers of young learners. All of the resources are designed to be versatile and useful in many K-6 classrooms. I have free flashcards, worksheets and handouts to match, free phonics cards, free ESL games, an international project exchange library, printable certificates, printable stickers and activities all ready for printing Mighty BookThere are more than 500 great stories, songs, puzzles and games, presented in a safe secure environment. Multi-Cultural BooksLEE & LOW BOOKS an independent children's book publisher specializing in diversity. It is the company's goal to meet the need for stories that children of color can identify with and that all children can enjoy. LEE & LOW makes a special effort to work with artists of color, and takes pride in nurturing many authors and illustrators who are new to the world of children's book publishing. National Association of Bilingual EducationThe National Association for Bilingual Education is devoted to representing both English language learners and bilingual education professionals. Along with our affiliate organizations in 23 states, we represent a combined membership of more than 20,000 bilingual and English-as-a-second-language teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, university professors and students, researchers, advocates, policymakers, and parents. New Pre-IPT Assessment The Pre-IPT–Oral English Tests are designed for the preschool child who is not used to taking tests. The test centers around a story, giving young students a low-anxiety context in which to demonstrate their language abilities. Designed to assist in the initial designation of 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds as Non-, Limited, or Fluent English Speaking, it also provides information to help place students in the most appropriate instructional programs. In addition, it may be used for assessing a child’s progress in English oral language development.
WIDA ConsortiumWIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) is a consortium of states dedicated to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for English language learners. Word CentralMerriam-Webster's online dictionary for elementary school students. ¡Colorín Colorado!Colorín Colorado is a free web-based service that provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs).


Martin Kunz is a political scientist, Fair Trade pioneer, brilliant photographer and my amazing husband. On all our trips he got us to where we needed to go by plane, train, car, Greyhound bus. And he always found us a place to sleep at occasionally, being really tired and not losing one’s sense of humour did help. Without him and his love this book wouldn’t exist.
ISBN 978-3-930413-68-3, 320 Seiten, 22,- €


Homo’poly sets out to encourage a better understanding and broader acceptance of homosexuality, targeting secondary and tertiary education. Homo’poly’s learning space will host the resources that will be created in the course of this three-year project, including:
- A descriptive, country-specific and comparative study about the current situation regarding homosexuality in 2017 in all participating countries (Belgium, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Spain and Turkey);
- Two curricular e-learning toolkits (‘Gender & Homosexuality' and 'Migration & Homosexuality') for use in higher education institutes. A summary of these modules is now available in all Homo'poly languages here;
- Didactic material for use in secondary schools.
In addition, this space will make available existing resources and didactic materials, including the curricular modules on gender previously prepared for the ‘Education and Gender’ (EDGE) project.
Updates coming soon!


Everyone dreams of having a “Gone with the Wind” timber staircase, with its elaborate balustrades and luxurious carpets. We dream about timber stairs leading up to our private library. Everyone is entitled to some luxury, so why not have timber stairs and balustrades? We can design them to either blend into the environment or make a bold statement.
Timber Construction specialises in the custom design and installation of beautiful wooden stairs and balustrades. We use the best wood available and our 5 decades of timber and decking experience to make your dream a reality.


How to generate beautiful PowerShell documentation
I’m currently maintaining a suite of powershell modules called poshBAR, and there’s a lot of activity going on in the library right now. The last thing I want to do is write all of the documentation for this library, and then try to remember to edit it when the API changes.
So with this, I began searching around to see if anyone has already created a documentation generator… and yes, there are a few out there. The trouble I had was two fold
- It needed to be beautiful to look at.
- It needed to be simple to invoke, with sensible command parameters.
With those two in mind, there was one script that I found that did a pretty good job overall. The example I found was located over at poshcode. It’s pretty rough around the edges, but gave me a little kickstart to get what I needed.
With a little help from Matt on a StackOverflow Question that I had, I went on to heavily refactor pretty much all of the original example. I split it into two files, a template, and the runner, and I brought in a little Bootstrappyness for beautification. Essentially, all you need to do is import your module, and kick off the script.
Import-Module MySpecialModule .\psDoc.ps1 -moduleName MySpecialModule
If you’d like to look at (or improve) the repository, it can be found on github under psDoc.
If you’ve got bootstrap chops, I’d be happy to get a little help, it’s one area I’m not great it, and I know it could use a little improvement.
Edited to remove the old gist and instead point to the psDoc repository.