I am happy to announce the first release of SwiftAA, a Swift / Objective-C framework wrapping around JP Naughter’s C++ implementation of the Astronomical Algorithms. It contains all the Objective-C wrappers as well as the Swift headers and files for you to access all the Astronomical Algorithms implementation of AA+ in Swift.
It is for iOS8+ as well as OSX Yosemite+
There is a very basic Swift Playground included. It will be developed in the coming months to exemplify the use of the AA.


Books for Patient Safety Professionals
Like any field, Patient Safety has its own terminology and key ideas that a practicing professional needs to get under their belt.
This blog was created to cover different topics and challenges around patient safety but sometimes a good book offers a structured and comprehensive approach the way a collection of blog posts does not.
I have organized these books by topic and category. For example, if you are working to set up a safe surgery checklist I have included books that would be relevant to that topic.
Medication errors and the patient safety science to prevent them are a key backbone to safe hospitals. The book Medication Errors offers an in-depth look at factors that contribute to medication errors and recommends steps for preventing them. Michael Cohen does a wonderful job of helping us understand the causes of medication errors. It’s important to understand the shared responsibility for error prevention by all participants in the medication-use process, and the need for heightened vigilance against errors with specific medications, patients, and conditions
Another good book on medication safety geared for the outpatient community is standardizing medication labels:
As an anesthesiologist, I am a huge safe surgery checklist advocate. While the idea of checklists may be old news, many institutions still struggle with the culture and execution of a safe surgery checklist.
A great place to start is Atual Gwande’s classic, the checklist manifesto.


About a five-minute walk from the JR Ikebukuro Station, on the outskirts of Rikkyo Univerisity’s campus, is the location of the former residence of Edogawa Rampo.
The building has been converted into a museum for students studying popular culture to collect resources for scholarly projects. The Edogawa Rampo Memorial Center for the Study of Popular Culture is open every Friday and books can be viewed by appointment. You can send an application through Rikkyo University Library Online Public Access Catalogue to browse and view the materials.
Tarō Rampo is known across Japan as the pioneer of mystery and thriller novels. Drawing inspiration from American mystery-thriller writer, Edgar Allan Poe, he took on the pen name Edogawa Rampo. (The “ed” in Edogawa and “po” in Rampo are derivative of “Edgar” and “Poe”.) Rampo was a fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and even attempted to translate “Sherlock Holmes” during his time as a student at Waseda University. He took his admiration of Doyle’s detective stories and attempted to create his own.
In 1923, Rampo made his literary debut by submitting “Two-Sen Copper Coin” to a popular magazine among adolescents, Shin Seinen. His story was wildly successful in Japan because his mystery dealt with well-known Japanese stories, allowing for deeper connections with its readers. One of his most famous works is “The Human Chair,” which was adapted into a manga by famous horror mangaka Junji Ito.
Rampo’s work falls under a specific genre called honkaku which roughly translates to standard detective fiction. His early works followed conventional mystery novel formulas, but as Rampo’s career evolved, he took a dark turn and focused on the grotesque, erotic and nonsensical and even explored the human expression of sexuality.
For example, Rampo’s 1930 publication “The Demon of the Lonely Isle” tells the story of a homosexual doctor in a same-sex relationship. Despite being highly controversial for its time, the public was eager to read more from Rampo.
In 1947, Rampo founded the Mystery Writers of Japan club to unite mystery writers of all literary talents and ages. The club is still in operation today and continues to honor Rampo’s legacy by giving out the Edogawa Rampo Prize to amateur writers who have yet to receive huge commercial success. On June 14, Koushirou Mikami was announced as this year’s winner and will have his title, “Souten no Toritachi,” published in August.
Today, most of Rampo’s work has been translated into English and can be found at American bookstores or online stores. One such translation is by Texas State assistant professor of Japanese, Seth Jacobowitz. His copy of “The Edogawa Reader,” a collection of Rampo’s short stories, can be purchased on Amazon.


Chelsea Everhart is the Administrative Assistant for Carlson Wealth Advisors. She joined the team in October of 2019. Chelsea has a B.S. in English and a Masters in Library Science, with several years' experience in the library field. Her knowledge and skills have transferred well to her position at Carlson Wealth Advisors. She is the proud mother of two amazing teenagers. Her favorite things about working at CWA are interacting with the clients, being of service, and "working for two truly exceptional people".


2008 Film Selections
2008 Film Categories
Directed by: Roschdy Zem
Starring: Roschdy Zem & Cecile De France
French w/ English Subtitles
Clara and Ismael, a Jew and an Arab, are a happy couple. When Clara becomes pregnant, everything’s fine…until they realize they have to tell their parents. A contemporary update of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, this film delivers relevance and poignancy to a romantic comedy for our troubled times.
Written and directed by:
Guy Nattiv & Erez Tadmor
Hebrew with English Subtitles
Eyal, an Israeli kibbutznik, and Rana, a Palestinian living in Paris, visit Berlin for the World Cup and are forced to share an apartment. Over three intensive days their friendship turns to love as the World Cup and the second Israel-Lebanon war simultaneously play out before their eyes. When it’s time to go home, they must decide where to go to from there.
Lonely Man of Faith
Directed by: Ethan Isenberg
He was a rebel as well as a respected rabbi and Talmudic scholar. Joseph B. Soloveitchik battled ignorance, extremism, corruption and loneliness to make a lasting impact on the American Jewish community.
Children of the Sun
Directed by: Ran Tal
Hebrew with English Subtitles
An intimate journey about the lives of the first children born on Israeli kibbutzes through rare amateur films created from 1930 – 1970. This collage of archival footage depicts aspects of the kibbutz movement from its utopian beginnings to ultimate disintegration.
The First Basket
Directed by: David Vyorst
The film examines the inner-city social factors that led urban Jewish youths to basketball. This history of Jewish basketball experiences, from ash cans placed on brownstone stoops to the bright lights of Madison Square Garden still resonates with us today.
Diary of Niclas Gheiler
Directed by: George Aguilar
A cinematic diary which chronicles the journey of a German WWI veteran who served with Hitler in the war. Niclas Gheiler shares his experiences from the war and the events that affected his life and forced him to leave his homeland and family behind.
About Sugar Cane and Homecoming
Directed by: Shaul Kesslassi
The story of a growing number of people in rural Brazil on a quest for identity and faith. Born into Catholicism, they choose to follow Jewish rituals and maintain Jewish traditions and communal life, but are not recognized by the Jewish establishment around the world.
Directed by: Turi Finocchiaro &
French/German with English subtitles
Focusing on the revival of Yiddish music in present-day Europe, it follows a new generation of performers such as Karsten Troyke, Shura Lipovsky, and KlezRoym as they tour and perform in different cities across Europe, where they are joined by Chava Alberstein and Myriam Fuks.
Evening of Kosher Film & Art
Presented by ATID
Join us for wine tasting, a dessert bar, live music by Josh Nelson, Jewish themed art and short films made by emerging artists and filmmakers in their 20s & 30s.
The Little Traitor
Written, Directed and Produced by Lynn Roth
Produced by Eitan Evan
Starring: Alfred Molina, Ido Port &
English/Hebrew with English Subtitles
Based on Panther in the Basement by world-renowned novelist, Amos Oz, the movie takes place a
few months before Israel becomes a state.
Proffy, a spirited 11 year old militant wants the occupying imperialists off his
land. What starts as a confrontation with
British officer Sergeant Dunlop, builds
into a friendship between these two foes that changes their lives forever.
The Memory Thief
Directed by: Gil Kofman
Starring: Mark Webber
Lukas is an aimless youth who works as a tollbooth clerk. After a chance encounter with a Holocaust survivor, his interest turns to compassion and he volunteers to collect oral histories. The more Lukas, a non-Jew, learns about the Shoah the greater his obsession becomes, and slowly overtakes his life and identity.
Directed by: Robert Young
Starring: Thomas Kretschmann & Troy Garity
Based upon the initial confession of Adolf
this dramatic portrayal of the conlict
between Eichmann and Captain Avner
Less, the young Israeli officer investigating him becomes a battle of wills. What happens will change a nation forever.Brief nudity.
Directed by: Laura Bialis
The first retrospective to chronicle the thirty-year international movement to free Soviet Jews – the film is a tapestry of first person accounts of heroism, sacrifice, and ultimately, liberation told by activists on both sides of the Iron Curtain – many whom survived punishment in Soviet Gulag labor camps.
Directed by: Jochen Alexander Freydank
German with English Subtitles
To protect her son from the horrors of 1942 Germany, Marianne tells him that his Jewish best friend and his parents are packing for a journey to ‘Toyland’. He begs to go along until one morning her son and the neighbors have disappeared.
Anne and the Reverend
Directed by Francois Uzan
French With English Subtitles
Makoto Otsuka is a reverend from Hiroshima, who met Anne Frank’s father 30 years ago. Inspired by that meeting, he created a museum where he transmits the memory of the Holocaust to Japanese children and to a country that is searching for its own memory.
The Tree of Life
Directed by: Hava Volterra
A Los Angeles woman tries to come to terms with her father’s death by traveling to his birthplace in Italy to trace her family tree. With the help of her feisty 82 year old aunt and some inventive animation, the story chronicles her relentless travels as she grows to understand the fascinating story of her Italian Jewish ancestors.
Directed by: Anthony Green
Starring: Michael Lerner & Wendy Crewson
Set during World War II and based on a true story, Pigeon recounts a rare and startling act of charity.
Directed by: Ricky Wood
This is the story of Janek Kowalksi a survivor of the Holocaust who re-settles in Scotland from Poland. Set in 1963, Janek lives in a remote area in an effort to forget the horrors of the past which still haunt him.
Directed by: Marco De Stefanis &
Italian with English Subtitles
Trio Lescano, the Italian name adopted by the Dutch Jewish sisters Leschan with
their “Swing Italiano”, was the first European ‘girl band’. Their successful career started in 1938 with the song “Tulip Time”, which made them a myth in Italy. But how did they manage to keep going in fascist Italy during World War II?
Directed by: Benjamin Ross
Starring: Stellan Skarsgård
A sobering film inspired by a real-life episode in the life of Franz Stangl, the German commandant at Treblinka, and the Jewish prisoner who cooks his meals.
The House on August Street
Directed by: Ayelet Bargur
Hebrew and German with Subtitles
A film about memory, hope and an amazing rescue operation to save the children in a Berlin Jewish orphanage run by a single woman with the foresight and understanding of the realities in 1933 Germany that few others possessed.
Cara de Queso (Cheesehead: My First Ghetto)
Directed by: Ariel Winograd
Spanish with English subtitles
Some of Argentina’s best talent in this hilarious summer romp through an idyllic Jewish country club. The clash between old traditions and new ideas makes for a hilarious film about a boy going through puberty, facing bullies, his first crush, and pressure from his Jewish parents.
Directed by: Paul Weiland
Starring: Helena Bonham-Carter
England in the summer of 1966 is about to be consumed by World Cup Fever, just as 12 year-old Bernie enthusiastically prepares for his Bar Mitzvah. However, family problems threaten to overwhelm the celebration, and when England makes it through the qualifying rounds, Bernie’s longed-for Bar Mitzvah looks headed for disaster.
Max Minsky and Me
Directed by: Anna Justice
German with English Subtitles
Brilliant but nerdy Nelly is distracted from her Bat Mitzvah studies by her determination to meet her fantasy heart-throb, the Prince of Luxembourg at a basketball championship. She chooses an unwilling but attractive classmate, Max, to teach her the game, as she delightfully stumbles her way not only to a choice spot on the school team, but into adulthood.
Directed by: Rachel Talbot
Produced by the Jewish Women’s Archive
This documentary tells the story of six of the greatest female comic performers of the last century who broke new ground and delighted audiences for over three generations. Hosted by four of today’s funniest women, it’s the true saga of what it means to be Jewish, female and funny.
Between Heaven and Earth:
Short films about Jerusalem
A collection of short films from Israel’s top film schools which provide a unique insight into life in Jerusalem as seen through the lenses of the next generation of Israeli filmmakers. Presented in cooperation with The Jerusalem Foundation.
Autism: The Musical
Directed by: Tricia Regan
Elaine Hall pledges optimistically to lead a group of autistic children in defying their limited expectations in a collaborative production of a full-length musical. Following five Los Angeles children over the course of six months, the film captures the struggles and triumphs of their family lives, as the production gives these children a comfort zone in which they can explore their creative abilities.
Los Angeles Student Film Showcase
The first of its kind, this event will showcase Jewish student films from day/high schools throughout Los Angeles. We will present a diverse and exciting range of student work that represents the burgeoning talent of our future generation of filmmakers.
Directed by: Eli Rosenblatt
Shmuli dreams that his apartment is overrun by klezmer musicians as he goes about his morning routine.
Song of David
Directed by: Oded Turgeman
David, an alienated Yeshiva student, reaches out to the only non-Jew he knows, Winston, a security guard that shares his love of hip-hop. David indulges his artistic freedom with an honest self-expression which puts him at odds with his teachers, and he must make a choice between diverging worlds.


The Funambulist Magazine, through its six annual issues, attempts to examine the politics of design in relation to the bodies. Each issue is dedicated to a particular topic involving a particular scale of de- sign: urbanism, architecture, industrial and fashion design are thus mobilised without any hierarchy be- tween them. The five first issues are respectively dedicated to militarised cities, suburban geographies, clothing politics, carceral environments and design and racism. The magazine operates in complement to two online platforms: a blog and a podcast. These three platforms are dedicated to bridge the disciplines of design and the humanities both through its editorial line and the choice of their contributors.
- 1,000 copies printed for each issue
- 64 pages (A4)
- 12 EUR for the printed version
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- 20,000 unique visitors each month
- 1,193 blog articles since 2009
- 14 books published since 2012
- 107 interviews published on the podcast since 2014
ANNUAL PRINTED + DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION
Institutional subscription involves the receipt of a new issue every two months, first in the form of a PDF file that can be shared on all computers of the institution’s library, second in its printed form through the mail. If you would like to start a subscription, request an invoice at email@example.com
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Léopold Lambert is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Funambulist, a bimestrial printed and digital magazine associated to two open-access online platforms (blog and podcast) that articulate questions about the politics of the built environment in relation to bodies. His research has led him to many different territories, from the borders of the Schengen Space to Palestine, from New York to Mumbai, from Cairo to the Paris suburbs. He is the author of three books: Weaponized Architecture: The Impossibility of Innocence (dpr-barcelona, 2012), Topie Impitoyable: The Corporeal Politics of the Cloth, the Wall, and the Street (punctum books, 2016), and La politique du Bulldozer (B2, 2016).


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Everything happened on the digital screen in front of us, from grocery shopping to finding a job to continuing our education. There are undoubtedly negative aspects to being so dependent on technology, yet we can still utilize it to our advantage. I will be writing on free online book to download and in pdf too.
Online learning was the most severely impacted, and as a result, numerous e-learning sources rose to the rescue. The best thing about online learning resources is that everyone and everyone can use them even for.
Download Free PDF Textbooks
Since these platforms are available to everyone, including those who are physically limited, the range of learning opportunities for many people has substantially expanded.
There are several websites that provide free textbooks for education. These PDF books are available for quick download or for completely free online reading. They provide material from the intellectual, literary, and even children’s worlds.
Tips for Best Free textbook Website to Download PDF
Finding the ideal website for your needs or downloading a free PDF book becomes simple with the right steps in mind.
#1) PDF Reader
Given that PDF books are densely textual documents, the PDF reader must have a number of characteristics that will improve the reading experience. The PDF format is a better choice than other ones. Editing, navigation, annotation, adding bookmarks, selecting reading mode, and simple sharing are a few essential functions.
With this in mind, one should use PDF viewers for Android smartphones such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, WPS Office, Google PDF Viewer, Foxit MobilePDF, or Moon+Reader.
The finest apps for iOS smartphones are Google Playbooks, PDF Max, etc. And excellent options for Windows include Adobe Reader, Nitro Reader, etc.
While searching for free PDF novels, it’s crucial to keep your needs in mind.
Some websites have amassed such a large amount of content that it is quicker to type the appropriate combination of words. Others can choose from a variety of books geared toward their interests.
For instance, Free Kids Books has a collection of e-books exclusively for children, whereas Open Textbook Library primarily offers free textbooks only for college students. Similar to this, Project Gutenberg has made classic books with expired U.S. copyright accessible.
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No matter how reliable or trustworthy a particular website may be, it is crucial to safeguard your computer with reliable antivirus software to be doubly sure.
Even if a virus does not enter through a website, it may occasionally do so through another medium or a compromised network and infect the user device.
It’s critical to consider how each user will interact with the website’s interface. Simpler user interfaces make searching simple, or occasionally, some people are more comfortable with a particular website design that is simpler for them to use.
When looking for an e-book or browsing the web, we should bear this in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions About best free textbook website
Q #1) Is it safe to download free textbook PDF?
Some e-books might contain dangerous software that might infect the computer with viruses, spyware, and malware. Because of this, one should avoid placing blind faith in sources and instead stick with trustworthy websites like those listed below.
Some illicit websites disseminate content without the author’s or the publisher’s consent.
Q #2) Can you donate e-books to free PDF books websites?
Yes, there are numerous websites that offer free textbooks and who kindly welcome donations in the form of PDF files and actual books that they may then digitize and add to their collection.
For instance, the parent website of Open Library, Internet Archive Books, welcomes actual book donations.
Q #3) How can self-publish authors make their work available for download on these websites?
On some websites, authors who self-publish have the option to upload their works.
Similar to other books already listed on the website, this is also verified and transmitted by the website before being made available for download or online reading.
Q #4) Can you order a hard copy of a free textbook available on a website?
No. These websites offering free PDF textbooks are designed to make educational materials available to everyone without requiring payment.
Q #5) Do these websites accept monetary donations?
It is challenging to run a freely accessible online resource repository. Therefore, even the smallest donations made to these websites that offer free PDF books are required.
These contributions go a long way toward keeping the website up to date, supporting the team, and improving the services provided by the website.
Q #6) Why am I having trouble downloading PDF files to my computer?
There might be a number of causes behind this. Make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular data network first by checking your Internet connection.
Second, check the download folder individually if you can’t locate a file you’re positive you downloaded. It’s possible that the file was kept there without permission.
Ensure that the software needed to view the file in the specified format is installed on your device.
For instance, in order to view an epub format file, you need an EPUB reader.
Q #7) Is it illegal to download free PDF books?
Free PDF book downloads are only prohibited if the website is offering pirated content. It is legal to view and share online copies of works as long as the copyrights are upheld and the author and publishing firm have given their consent.
Fact Check: According to statista.com, revenue in the e-books segment is expected to reach $15,986 million in 2021. Almost 8 million free textbooks were downloaded from Project Gutenberg alone in the April 2020. This was double the number downloaded last year.
Between the years of 2007 and 2021, there has been a continuous rise in the number of e-books that are available on Amazon Kindle, according to justpublishingadvice.com. In comparison to the few thousand e-books that were available for reading in 2007, it is predicted that there would be 9,000,000 available in 2022.
List Of The Top free textbook Websites To Download Free PDF Textbooks
Here are list of some best free textbook websites for Free Textbooks Online:
- Open Textbook Library
- Libre Texts
- Project Gutenberg
- Free E-Books.net
- Internet Archive Books
- Open Library
Comparison Of Best Websites For Free Textbooks Online
|Name of the website to download free PDF books||Types of PDF books on the website||Free Download||Year established||Audience|
|Open Textbook Library||Higher Education- business, mathematics, law.||Free download and Open access for all||Unknown||College Students|
|Bookboon.com||Engineering, IT and Business.||Free download and open access for all||1998||College Students|
|Internet Archive Books||Books of all kinds and more. Largest platform for free PDF books.||Some books cannot be downloaded, only borrowed||1996||No Age Bar|
|Freeditorial||Range of books including literary works.||Free download and open access for all||2012||No Age Bar|
#1) Open Textbook Library
This is the best free textbook website and in pdf form. By offering open textbooks by authorized authors and publishers, the Open Textbook Library seeks to revolutionize higher education and student learning. These are freely adaptable and used. These PDF books are available for free download, editing, and distribution.
The primary audience for the textbooks on this website is college students. It includes PDF versions of college textbooks organized into 12 different subject categories, including Business, Computer Science, Humanities, Law, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.
Features include free textbooks by subjects, a focus on college learning, and free distribution of college textbooks.
Website: Open Textbook Library
#2) Libre Texts
This is the best free textbook website and in pdf form. A non-profit website dedicated to online educational reform is called Libre Texts. It is geared toward college students and has an intuitive interface to make creating and customizing Open Educational Resources easier (OER).
There are currently 398 open access free textbooks on the platform, and 223 million students are using them. With the help of its active contributors and volunteer staff, Libre Texts expands. Additionally, interactive visualizations are used to enhance learning.
Features: Open access to content, large library space to develop and share new free textbooks.
Website: Libre Texts
This is the best free textbook website and in pdf form. At Rice University, there is a non-profit teaching platform called OpenStax. There are a variety of areas, including humanities, math, physics, social sciences, business, biology, etc., that have free college textbooks available.
Since the scope and sequence criteria are uniform across all free textbooks, using them to supplement current courses is made simpler.
Although some high school texts are also made available to pupils, college education is the main focus.
Features: All textbooks are free and can be openly accessed. A range of free college textbooks, high school level textbooks also available, provide free textbooks online in multiple formats.
Thousands of free textbooks published by professors at prominent universities across the world are available online at Bookboon.
Any book in the fields of accounting, economics and finance, engineering, marketing and law, natural sciences, strategy and management, etc., can be downloaded for free as a PDF by a website user.
The website also offers brief practical books, such as those on study and career advice, personal growth, and productivity. Through the use of top-notch educational materials, Bookboon seeks to democratize knowledge and make it simple for everyone to advance oneself.
Features: User-friendly interface, Primarily textbooks on IT, Engineering and Business.
#5) Project Gutenberg
Free textbooks can be found online through Project Gutenberg. A digital archive of cultural works is being created. Its purpose is to support the production and dissemination of literary works.
E-books were created in 1971 by Project Gutenberg’s creator, Michael Hart, making the organization the first to offer them. The website described the protracted process from a notion to an organization.
Thousands of e-books were being produced every day by Project Gutenberg by the 2000s, and that number has only increased since then.
Features: Older Literature available, one of the oldest PDF textbooks platform.
Website: Project Gutenberg
Free-E-Books.net is an online site that offers free PDF textbooks. It has a vast variety of books in all academic fields, including literature. The website’s books are divided into categories in a drop-down menu at the top of the home page.
The website operates a lively blog and arranges frequent video discussions with specialists in academia and literature. Any book is available for free PDF download.
Features: Books on a range of categories available, easy to use platform, active blog posts and informational videos on the world of literature.
#7) Internet Archive Books
The largest collection of free textbooks available online is most likely found at Internet Archive Books. 6 million videos, 14 million audio recordings, and 588 billion webpages worth of Internet content are also included.
Internet Archive is based on the premise that not everyone has access to a quality public library, hence for global accessibility, books and textbooks must be made digitally accessible.
On the website, certain books are available for free download, while others can only be loaned for a short time.
Features: Widest range of books, videos and audios also available for learning purposes.
Website: Internet Archive Books
Manybooks.net was founded in 2004 with the goal of offering free textbooks online by building a sizable library of PDF textbooks.
There are many classics to browse through because many of the free PDF books that are available here are taken from the Project Gutenberg website. The Kindle, Nook, iPad, and other e-readers provide access to more than 29,000 e-books.
It gives everyone unfettered access and is totally free. The user only needs to click the download button next to the catalog of PDF books for the download to be saved on their device.
Features: Books available in a wide range of languages, free and open access to all. The user can browse through attractive graphic images of book covers to choose.
#9) Open Library
A global collection of free PDF books is available through Open Library. It is dubbed Open Library because it makes all of its contents available for free and open access to everyone and intends to construct a webpage for every book ever published.
The books that are accessible through the Open Library website can be accessed on this website, which is a project of the Internet Archive Books.
Anyone with an Open Library account is able to contribute to the library of free textbooks.
Features: Open access and development of the library, wide range of books to choose from.
Website: Open Library
Free PDF books are available to download from Freeditorial from all around the world. It serves as both a publishing business and an open library, bringing together authors and readers from all over the world.
Its primary goal is to promote literature while removing barriers caused by cost. Along with offering free PDF publications, Freeditorial also aids with the publication of books written by living authors whose rights it has purchased. The website is accessible in both English and Spanish.
Features: Free and open access to all, anyone can upload a book that will then become accessible to all.
Other Notable Websites To Download PDF Books
Best for books with separate editions that are designed for various screen sizes on different devices. An online resource for free textbooks is PDFBooks World. It aspires to bring illustrious authors from the past who wrote during the pre-digital era to the contemporary reading room.
To obtain free PDF books, however, a membership subscription is necessary.
Features: Free content of PDF Textbooks, Prior registration required to download free textbooks online.
Website: PDFBooks World
Best for those who want to learn digitally and take open online courses. Online certificate programs are offered for free on the Saylor.org platform.
Features: Free certificate programs; casual learning; movable course deadlines
#13) Open Culture
One of the best and largest online venues for e-learning is Open Culture. The content and resources on the website, which was established in 2006, encompass every conceivable knowledge base.
Features include free online textbooks, free courses with completion certificates, resources for language learning, and audiobooks.
Website: Open Culture
Best for a variety of search techniques to quickly locate free college textbooks.
ScholarWorks, which is managed by Grand Valley State University (GVSU), contains a collection of works by GVSU academics. College textbook PDFs can be searched by title, author, citation, keywords, etc.
#15) PDF Search Engine
Best for free textbooks in many forms online.
You can use the PDF Search Engine to look for and download free textbooks online. Simply entering their request or a keyword connected to it in the search field is all that is needed from the user.
Its user experience resembles that of Google, Yahoo, Microsoft Edge, and other websites. The website is incredibly resourceful and has PDF books for all age ranges.
Features include a wide selection of free textbook PDF resources, an easy-to-use design, and open access for everyone.
Website: PDF Search Engine
#16) Free Kids Books
Best for free PDF textbooks for students in grades K–12.
For kids in grades K–12, pre-primary, primary, and secondary education, there is a collection of online learning materials called Free Kids Books.
Features: Free textbooks that can be downloaded in an easy-to-use PDF format; Resources for teachers, parents, and students.
With the right guidance and knowledge on where to look for free PDF books, online learning platforms could blossom with the reader’s intelligence.
These online learning platforms offer a huge variety of reading and learning resources, even if the majority of users are unaware of them. In order to avoid clickbait, they primarily only Google the titles of PDF books.
These sites offer free textbooks that have been deliberately organized to enhance the user’s search experience, are dependable, and have the most user-friendly interfaces.
With Internet Archive Books offering the largest collection of cultural works and saylor.org offering free certificate programs, there are books for casual learners, literati, and ardent readers.


Genre: Drama, History, Romance. Dir: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck. Country: Germany/Italy. English subtitles.
A sweeping romantic historical drama which follows thirty years in the life of a great artist – loosely based on Gerhard Richter, one of the 20th century’s most admired visual artists. Moves from a childhood in Nazi Germany, to falling in love in post-war East Berlin, to escaping to the West at the time of the Berlin Wall, and ultimately being part of the exciting new movement in contemporary art.


Visit Bellefield to Discover the Legacy of Belle Baruch
By Kimberly Duncan
In the very early 1900s, Wall Street financier and presidential advisor Bernard Baruch purchased nearly 20,000 acres overlooking Winyah Bay between Georgetown and Pawleys Island. Known as Hobcaw Barony, the property served as a family haven in summers, as well as a hunting retreat where many famous guests — Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt among them — were entertained.
Baruch’s eldest child, his daughter Belle, grew especially fond of the place she eventually came to call the “the friendliest woods in the world.” Her family’s wealth allowed Belle to travel the world but did not curb her own ambition. Although she loved her father, she did not want to live in his shadow. As a result, she worked hard to make a name for herself and tackled many endeavors most women of her time did not even dream.
In her lifetime, Belle became an acclaimed sailor, world-class equestrian and pilot. Perhaps most notably, she lived in France for nearly 20 years where she nurtured a lasting passion for horses. She took part in world-class competitions alongside men and usually walked away with top prizes. She was offered exorbitant sums of money — by Adolf Hitler and friends of Mussolini, among others — to purchase her Anglo-Arab horse, Souriant III. It is said that when the Italians approached her about buying the horse, Belle inquired how much money was in the Italian bank. Then she informed them that amount would not be enough.
Belle eventually purchased the Barony from her father and made her permanent residence on a parcel of the larger estate. She called her home Bellefield after one of the original plantations. Since Belle did not expect to entertain as frequently as her father, her home was smaller and built to accommodate the property’s magnificent old oaks. In the end, she did entertain many famous people at Bellefield. As one example, President Franklin D. Roosevelt visited her home for cocktail hour every day of his famous monthlong stay in the spring of 1944.
At her death, The Belle W. Baruch Foundation was created to own and operate Hobcaw Barony as a center for environmental research and education. The vision and vigilance of one woman means Hobcaw Barony will always remain an unspoiled slice of South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Throughout the year, guests can step back in history in a two-hour tour of Belle Baruch’s home and surroundings. As the house awaits definitive plans for restoration, these tours provide a chance to walk the grounds, see the stables, dog kennels, garage and gardens of a once stately home. The gravesite of the famous Souriant is a special site. There will even be a quick peek inside the house to help visitors understand Belle's lifestyle and love of the Lowcountry. The cost is $20 per person and reservations are required. Call 843-546-4623, or visit HobcawBarony.org to see their current schedule of tours and events.


It is with much joy that we have been able to post the papers from Free Conference here online so that you may read or download. We also videotaped our Conference, and these videos will be available as a DVD collection sometime in mid April if we are able to hold to our timeline.
Introduction to the Conference - Rev. Jim Gier
Ecclesiastical Supervsion - Rev. Dick Bolland
Communion, Unionism & Syncretism - Rev. Brent Kuhlman
Service of Women in the Church - Rev. Robert Wentzel
Office of the Holy Ministry - Rev. John Wohlrabe
Unbiblical Removal of Pastors - Rev. Scott Porath
The Church's Mission & Evangelistic Task - Rev. Clint Poppe
Pure Doctrine - Rev. Daniel Preus
History & Background of the ACELC - Rev. Dick Bolland
We pray these documents will be a blessing to Christ's Church and the LCMS.
Your Servants For Christ's Sake,
ACELC Board of Directors Pro Tem


We're looking forward to a great term looking at the Old Testament books of Ezra and Haggai.
Rebuilding God's people
30-Apr | God has a plan (Ezra 1)
7-May | God's people returned (Ezra 2)
14-May | God's people build (Ezra 3-4)
21-May | God's people distracted (Haggai 1)
28-May | God's people stirred (Haggai 2)
4-Jun | God's people unhindered (Ezra 5:1-6:18)
11-Jun | God's people remember (Ezra 6:9-22)
18-Jun | God's Word returned (Ezra 7-8)
25-Jun | God's people repent (Ezra 9-10)
Growth Group Studies
Here's a great overall Summary Talk by Mark Dever (Capitol Hill Baptist).
Note: This is a helpful video to see the way Ezra and Nehemiah is one big book, and how it fits in the Old Testament context. However, the structure seems a it forced, and it's worth asking whether each section is an 'anticlimax'?
This is a helpful video on the book of Haggai, which overlaps with Ezra (see Ezra 5:1).
The Second Exodus (Goldsworthy)
Ezra; Nehemiah; Haggai
In 539 BC Babylon fell to the Medo–Persian empire. The following year, Cyrus the king allowed the Jews to return home and to set up a Jewish state within the Persian empire. Great difficulty was experienced in re–establishing the nation. There was local opposition to the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple. Many of the Jews did not return but stayed on in the land of their exile. In the latter part of the fourth century BC, Alexander the Great conquered the Persian empire. The Jews entered a long and difficult period in which Greek culture and religion challenged their trust in God’s covenant promises. In 63 BC Pompey conquered Palestine and the Jews found themselves a province of the Roman empire.


Since many of you are from the Philadelphia area, here's something to do during spring break or when you go home for the summer.
The Friends of the Bryn Mawr College Library invite you to the opening of the exhibition:
"Intimate Devotion: The Book of Hours in Medieval Religious Practice"
The exhibition was curated by students in Professor Martha Easton's undergraduate seminar last fall "The Book of Hours and the Art of Devotion," and it features some of Bryn Mawr's most gorgeous manuscripts and printed books.
The exhibition will be open from January 31st through May 30th. The exhibition hours are 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. For additional information, contact the Special Collections Department at 610-526-6576.


One could write a 500 page book on the drawbacks of the Kindle – a device attempting to redefine the paper-bound medium we’ve known for the last 1000 years… the book. It’s understandable that society’s response might be one-part head scratching, two-part vitriolic retaliation to a computing device that is trying to mediate the written word. There may be some validity to criticism aimed towards eReaders. Critically missed UX qualities aside, the future of eReaders won’t be found in remediating our long standing tradition of pages and chapters… but instead will be found in breaking away from it – redefining narrative text in a new form that exploits the electronic medium.
Electronic text isn’t new, but a singular electronic device whose marketing, design, and intended-use draws upon culture’s understanding of reading books is threatening. The Kindle and Nook are devices that challenge the way we think of books and the narrative values they embody; this poses uncertainty in cultures that are made up of story-telling people. If we look at books as a medium or transmitter of narrative text (which they are), we begin to see how humans have created content for this medium. Simply put, books are vessels for stories, and the stories found in them have (in part) been created for these vessels they occupy – making sense of the unique characteristics exemplified in the medium. Narrative text doesn’t need a page number; it can exist without it. A story doesn’t really need “chapters” – but a story found in a book is organized and made sense of around this construct. Doing so has created content that lends to these qualities. We feel anxiety or tension when authors leave readers hanging at the end of the chapter! We get excited when we see only a few pages left in a book and the author still hasn’t explained how the hero will win…
The Kindle has no pages. It has none of the narrative signifiers like those found in it’s predecessors. It doesn’t smell, it doesn’t make a sound when a page is turned, and it doesn’t even display the cover of the book you’re reading when turned off! It’s been sold and marketed to society as a “book”, but it isn’t a book. Calling a cat a “good dog” doesn’t make the cat a dog. The Kindle can’t mediate narrative content that was created for books! It’s folly for Amazon to position the Kindle as a book, especially when it’s content was written for the paper-bound medium. If Amazon was smart, they would hire some authors to either create or re-write works of text that exploited the digital medium, asking themselves – “What can a narrative experience be like on a computing machine?” Now we’re talking!
Imagine sitting in your most comfortable chair, turning on your Kindle and downloading a “Kindle” story that received good reviews from other readers. Just for kicks, we’ll say that it’s a mystery. Now imagine before you even begin reading the first chapter, the Kindle prompts you to enter a name of your choice for the three characters introduced in the first chapter. As you read the book, the book and it’s characters take shape around your input, creating an interactive experience that is more visceral and meaningful – formed in part from your own creative ideas. Imagine, as the story progresses, a little map relating to the story becomes accessible and reveals additional details over time. Imaging that you are able to track a character’s movement through the geo-spacial reference of this map, being able to review a portion of the story by clicking on it. Imagine if the suspense built up at the end of a “chapter” was further amplified by the Kindle not letting you start a new chapter immediately! And what if the story on the Kindle changed a little bit each time you read it, giving the reader a different experience each time it was read. What if the character you helped create in one story could be transferred to another story?
That’s what the Kindle could be – the kind of device that changes the way we think of narrative experiences. If that device existed today, I would buy it immediately. Until Amazon reconciles the fact that narrative content created for one medium “changes” when expressed through another medium, we’ll keep making a list of all the ways reading stories on the Kindle isn’t as good as reading them in real books. Anyone wishing to really change the narrative experience through reading needs to consider providing content created for the new medium.


The National Archives of Solomon Islands
National Archives of Solomon Islands, Honiara, September 7-14, 2010.
I arrived to the National Archives of Solomon Islands to a surprise, as Julian Cholingolo, Government Archivist, and the rest of the staff were waiting with lunch. It was a very nice way to arrive, and a terrific way to see to the entire staff once again.
There have been some major changes at the National Archives of Solomon Islands over the past couple of years, in particular, there is a number of new staff. Although these new employees have very little archival training, they are truly devoted to learning archival practices and making their archives more accessible. Therefore, I spent a couple of days with them processing a collection and producing a finding guide. The collection we used for this training purpose was the Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation composed of one series of bulletins. It was a fairly simple collection. However, it turned out to be in excellent collection to use for training. Now, they can apply what they learned to other collections, as well as to more complex ones.
I also worked with Margaret Inifirim, Deputy Archivist, who was interested in writing policies for their archives. I showed her the Guidelines for National Archives Vanuatu Procedures that I had accomplished a week earlier. Margaret liked it, and together we wrote one for the National Archives of Solomon Islands. Also, Margaret expressed an interest in writing a policy for their research room. I drafted a Search Room Policy to help establish rules to ensure the safety of the staff, the users, and the material.
Throughout the week, I was anticipating the arrival of copies of the unpublished papers of Dr. Roger Keesing concerning his anthropological research with the Kwaio people of Malaita, Solomon Islands. My colleague, Kathy Creely, Melanesian Studies Librarian at the University of California, San Diego, sent these papers that did not arrive until my second of last day in Honiara. Unfortunately, one box out of eight did not arrive, but we keep our fingers crossed that it will show in the near future. Being such a small collection, I quickly helped process them and assisted in creating a simple finding guide just a few hours before I caught my plane back to Port Vila.
During my time at the National Archives of Solomon Islands, I met with Bishop Terry Brown who is acting as a volunteer archivist of the Anglican Church of Melanesia. He is currently working at a desk in the conservation unit at the National Archives that contains pre 1975 Church of Melanesia records. However, he hopes that one day a building will be built to house the entire archival collection of the Church of Melanesia. He gave me a tour of the collection, and showed me the material he has digitized and placed on the Web site, Project Canterbury. We also discussed conservation issues relating to the J. W. Beattie photograph collection. Finally, he expressed a need for archival supplies to help him continue his work processing collections. I told him that I had some acid-free file folders, and would send him a box of 500 upon my return home. Anything will help!
It was very interesting meeting with Bishop Terry and getting an idea of what kinds of records composes the Church of Melanesia Archives. I hope we can further our relationship in the future. I foresee establishing a very formidable partnership, especially when their archives is in one building. In the meantime ICAS will do its best to send archival supplies so that Bishop Terry could carry on the good work.
Youth Women Christian Association
Youth Women Christian Association, Honiara Solomon Islands, September 10, 2010.
I paid a quick visit to the YWCA of the Solomon Islands to meet with Kiri Dicker and the staff. They had some preservation concerns regarding their small collection of predominantly paper records. After a considerable review of their records, I determined that they were in good order and being looked after carefully. Most of the material consists of correspondences documenting the history of the YWCA. We agreed that it would be a good idea for the Pacific Manuscript Bureau (PMB) to come and microfilm the most important documents.


A Rebel Named Mildred: How a Milwaukee woman became one of Hitler’s most-wanted
By Kay Nolan, January 2015
The beheading of journalist James Foley in August hit close to home for many Milwaukeeans because the war correspondent was a graduate of Marquette University. But how many know the story of Mildred Fish Harnack. She was a native daughter and Nazi resister believed to be the only American woman ever
executed on orders from Adolf Hitler. Joel Waldinger, producer of a 2011 Wisconsin Public Television documentary on Harnack, says he first learned of the professional translator’s heroism in 2006 during a fellowship in Berlin. “I thought, I’ve lived in Wisconsin for 11 years or so,” he says. “Why have I never heard of this woman?” And despite Sept. 16 being “Mildred Fish Harnack Day” in the state’s public schools, his two children hadn’t heard of her, either.
Mildred was born in Milwaukee on that date, in 1902, attended the Milwaukee State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) and graduate school at the University of Wisconsin Madison. There, fatefully, she met a German student named Arvid Harnack who was in the U.S. on a Rockefeller Fellowship. She followed him back to Germany, where he had obtained a job as a government economist, and Mildred worked as a translator of literature while finishing a doctorate. As the Nazi movement rose in the 1930s, the Harnacks became early critics and, later, key players in the German Resistance. Dubbed the “Red Orchestra,” the Harnack-led group of intellectuals spread anti-Nazi news reports, helped Jews flee Germany and sent radio broadcasts containing military intelligence to officials in the Soviet Union and United States.


The Window: Expressions of Anne Frank
A moving and inspiring introduction to the life of Anne Frank. The dialogue is taken directly from the book, The Diary of a Young Girl. At the young age of 13, Anne had a special insight into people, nature and the world. During World War II, this Jewish girl persevered with a remarkable spirit. Anne had an extraordinary talent to write with a depth of emotion rare for any young author. It is not a story about war but a story of a young girl and how she understands the world.
Anne is portrayed by a young girl of the same age and with an extraordinary ability to perform in this 30-40 minute one woman show. Our Anne is an inspiration to any young aspiring actor who would like to perform a powerful role in a story of great importance.
The Window is perfect for schools, libraries, churches, art centers and events. The play is followed with a brief question and answer period. The Window is available throughout the year. We suggest you make arrangements as soon as possible to hold a date for your group.
Synthesized and Directed By Deanne Collins, Ed.D.
With Katherine Kyle or Sheridan Hillegeist


For several years, the Child and Youth Services ministry of the Government of Alberta has presented the FASD Learning Series. This series "offers free education opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and family members/caregivers affected by FASD, support service providers, healthcare providers, educators, legal and justice services, and professionals in the research and evaluation field."
The current list of topics for 2010 - 2011. Note that these are finished for the year (the link is included here for ease of browsing the topics).
The Archived Sessions page allows you to browse previous sessions by category (see image at right) and to then view related sessions.
Start at the Individuals, Family Members/Caregivers Affected by FASD category which lists these 16 sessions:
Becoming a Successful Adult Learner
Diagnosis of FASD in the Adolescent Years
Creating a Brain-Friendly Life
Friendship? Dating? Sex? Relationships in the Complex FASD World
Building the Brain Boxes
Opening the Brain Boxes
Safety Issues: FASD and Sexuality
Employability Strategies for Persons with FASD
Enhancing Employability for Persons with FASD
The Ongoing Face of Grief and Loss and the Theory Behind It
Living with FASD - As a Person, As a Parent
Financial Literacy for Individuals with FASD
Winning the Battle with FASD: A Family Success Story
Parental Expectations with an Adult Child Impacted by FASD


A 13 year old girl was recently asked by an older friend,
"What are your hobbies?"
"I like to swim."
"But that's not often." Knowing that this child's parents were not the sort to take her to the pool nor the beach. Swimming was clearly an occasional experience that she had when visiting her grandparents, who lived quite a distance away. "What do you like to do when you're at home?"
"Please don't say television!"
"Oh no!" She lied.
"Well then, do you like to bake, read, do art?"
Responding a little too quickly, "Read...I like to read".
"Really?" a little suspiciously. "What type of books do you like to read?"
"Yes, but what type of storybooks. I loved Mary Poppins when I was your age. Do you know those books?"
A brief explanation was then given. Continuing..."You should check your school library. They might have it. Are you able to borrow books from your school library?"
"Have you ever borrowed a book from your school library?"
"But you like to read."
"So tell me...what was the last good book that you read."
"A book about the Greek Gods."
Huh? "That was a book that you had to read for Literature in school wasn't it?"
"Do you know how I know? Most 13 year old girls would hardly choose a book about Greek Gods when they want to read."
The teen smiled sheepishly.
Reading is her hobby...um ...quite interesting.


ACEONDO Freshers’ School Fees & Books Fee 2016/2017
Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo, ACEONDO freshers school fees schedule and books fee (journals) for 2016/2017 academic session have been released by the management of the school.
The management of Adeyemi College Of Education, Ondo has uploaded the schedule of fees to be paid by freshmen of the college for the 2016/17 session. Find the breakdown of the fees (tuition inclusive) below.
ACEONDO Freshers’ School Fees For 2016/2017
Here is the list of school fees to be paid by freshers of ACEONDO;


You may search every library, archive and museum collection to which Arena has access. The search includes records for all available media types, such as library and museum catalogue records, archives and collections.
For example, if you search Arena for "harry potter", your search results may include Harry Potter books in various formats; DVDs, scripts, articles, museum artefacts, etc.
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- In the search text box, type the text you want to find. For example, if you are searching for Harry Potter, type harry potter. It does not matter whether you use uppercase or lowercase letters.
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A Brief History of the Domincan Republic
The Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the island in the Caribbean Sea that is located between Cuba and Puerto Rico. The island was named “Hispaniola” by Spanish explorers who arrived here with Christopher Columbus more than 500 years ago. Hispaniola quickly became an important base from which Spain expanded its empire into the rest of the Western Hemisphere.
The city of Santo Domingo, the current capital of the Dominican Republic, was founded over two years, from 1496 to 1498. Santo Domingo is the site of the first cathedral, hospital and university in the Americas.
In 1697, Spain transferred the western one-third of the island (which is now known as Haiti) to France. About 100 years later, France assumed control over the entire island as a result of the Treaty of Basle.
France’s dominion was limited, however. The western part of the island became independent in 1804 and the eastern two-thirds again became a Spanish colony in 1809.
In 1821, the Dominicans proclaimed their independence from Spain under the leadership of José Nœ–ez de C‡ceres. Haiti took control of the island the following year and governed it until 1844, when the Dominican Republic gained its independence. The country’s “founding fathers” were Juan Pablo Duarte, Ram—n Mat’as Mella and Francisco del Rosario S‡nchez.
Rafael L. Trujillo became dictator of the country in 1930. Trujillo was assassinated in 1961 and Juan Bosch was elected president the following year, but there was a military coup nine months later. In 1965, following a civil revolt, the United States military came to the Dominican Republic. (The United States has often been involved in the history of the Dominican Republic. For instance, during the 1860s, attempts were made to have the U.S. take control of the Dominican Republic. In 1905, the American government assumed control of the Dominican Republic’s finances. In 1916, American armed forces invaded the country and maintained a presence in the Dominican Republic until 1924.)
For the past 30 years, the country has been a stable democracy with universal suffrage, separation of powers and a constitution that bears a remarkable resemblance to the constitution of the United States. In 1996, the country elected Leonel Fernandez as its president for a four-year term.


Scope and policy
- Acknowledging that Women’s Studies, Gender Studies and Feminist Studies have an increasing multidisciplinary character, as well as thematic diversity and plurality of theoretical and epistemological perspectives, the journal also has an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary character and is open to contributions of multiple disciplines and currents of thought. Considering that the founding structure of the journal is APEM, the objective of ex æquo is to contribute to the transformation of stereotyped practices and representations on the basis of sex or other identity factors, namely by adopting a non-discriminatory and inclusive language that may help to promote equality. On the same vein, empirical research can and must be the basis for articles that include a theoretical thinking and contribute to the questioning of the main aspects that affect gender relations in society.
ex aequo, while keeping a plurality and multiplicity of perspectives in the texts it publishes, reserves the right only to accept texts that reflect the value of diversity of the human being and of its integrity and dignity, respecting at the same time the principle of defence of fundamental Human Rights.
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Ex: (Rosende, 2002; Miller and Clark, 2008; Lo Sasso et al., 2011; Riska, 2011; )
At the end of the article the list of quoted works must be included and presented according to the Chicago (16th edition) style:
One author - Family name, First name. year. Title of the book (in italics). Place of printing: Printer.
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Article in a print journal
Family name, First name. year. “Title of the article.” Title of the Journal (in italics) volume (number): page numbers.
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Zaheer Ahmed – Website Founder, Author
A postgraduate in business administration and author of several articles, and web sites; Zaheer Ahmed’s first published literary accomplishment was, ‘Dr. Zakir Hussain’, a biography of one of the intellectuals, and loved Presidents of India in 1969 while he was just a student. The author’s other books include, ‘One Religion’, One Religion 101′, ‘One Solution’, and
‘The Ten Commandments-A Comparative Study’.
Zaheer Ahmed is the founder of Artificial Intelligence Association, an organization to encourage the learning of
computer technology. He is also the founder of NetNavigate Systems.
While still young, he was fascinated by the various technological advancements in the world. His prime interest was to research the different technological developments and to compile a comprehensive network and Internet manuals.
The present project, Aziz Bagh-The Heritage of Culture’ is a unique venture that reveals a spectacular architecture constructed in 1899.
As a consultant, Hardware & Software Engineer, he specializes in the design, management, and implementation of local area, as well as wide area networking.
Several new technologies were deployed by him in Australia, Brazil, China, Italy, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland, and Venezuela.
Hefsa Anwar – Web Designer/Content Creator
Growing up, Hefsa was always curious about her family’s history and the complex relationships within. At the age of 12, she stumbled over Zaheer Ahmed’s Aziz Bagh book on her grandfather’s bookshelf. Instantly captivated, she read it multiple times cover to cover and thus her questions were answered. Inspired by Zaheer Ahmed’s book, Hefsa designed a family tree in diagram form providing a visual representation of the family’s lineage. Hefsa completed her bachelors in Digital Media and Creative Writing. She resides in Michigan with her family.


Reviewing a book is all about taking a logical and critical take on the content written by another author. Book reviews are often a part of literature courses and subjects, and students are often expected to have an analytical approach towards the material and talk about the good and bad, with the right arguments. Book reviews aren’t easy for the writer must have complete authority on the subject matter to review the work of someone. In general, quality book reviews are based on research, study and in-depth understanding all aspects of the content and subject.
Sadly, students are burdened with too many tasks, leaving them almost with no time for reviews. Book reviews can take weeks, especially at the first attempt. Also, every book given for review is different, and therefore, the methodology and process of reviewing should also differ and be in sync with the subject. Despite the fact that there are so many online tips and suggestions meant to help students, the approach to the review remains a matter of confusion.
Book reviews is all about reading the book at least twice and taking down the notes and relevant points that make the strongest buzz. Apart from the themes and subjects of the book, it is also pertinent to review and have a take on the writing style of the author. Also, it isn’t just enough to be critical, but every argument should be based on logic and observation, and often, also on facts. Since students and writers hardly have the time for covering all these aspects, they often look for help.
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Wizard's Bane is the first book of an exciting new Science-Fiction/Fantasy
series. We meet the main character, Dale when he materializes in a dark
alley and discovers two critical items very rapidly: his psionic powers
are blocked and the world he has just appeared on is incredibly primitive
compared to his own. The reason for his becoming stranded in a dark alley
eludes him and he sets out to try and find not only a reason but also a
way back home.
The people of this primative planet are like him in many ways and he is able to understand their language, but since he is in need of a guide, he presses into service a young thief. As the story unfolds, they form a solid bond of friendship, each learning about themselves and about the world they are traveling across.
In a rapid succession of events Dale discovers that a mysterious, and powerful, enemy has designs on world domination, that it has decided he is a threat and is trying to remove him from existence, and that the world he is stranded on is powered by magic not technology. He also makes the unsettling discovery that some of the worlds more exotic inhabitants were expecting him, even insisting that he is the fulfillment of certain prophecies.
In a desperate attempt to find out what is really going on, as well as save his own skin, he sets off to ask questions of the only people who might have the answers... the most powerful wizards in the world. Along the way he unwillingly collects several others who travel with him for their own reasons.
Book one of the Sojourn Chronicles is a novel of boundless imagination, wonderful characters and fast paced action that has been compared with the Shadow Trilogy by Chris Claremont and George Lucas. The series has already collected a loyal following, with most readers reporting that they are unable to put the books down.


And purchased files (songs, audio books, videos, books, podcast, TV Show, iTunes U, etc.) on iPhone 4S in iTunes store, can be displayed totally in "Purchased" folder in iPod app library. When you connect iPhone 4S with iTunes, all iPhone 4S items appear on the left panel, and "purchased" icon can also be created for checking easily.
Transfer purchased files from iPhone 4S to Mac, a program iPhone to Mac Transfer will be the best, professional, which can list all iPhone 4S media folders on the program, allow you to freely and easily export them onto your Mac computer for backup.
Note: For Windows user, You can use the iPhone to Computer Transfer to transfer purchased files from iPhone 4S to to computer.
Step 1: Run the software and connect iPhone 4S to Mac
Run the iPhone to Mac Transfer and turn into its interface, connect iPhone 4S to Mac, you will see all iPhone 4S items are shown on the main interface.
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In the iPhone 4S drop-list items, find out the purchased files you wanna sync from each category, open it and view the files on the panel. Select all files that prepare for syncing, check them and turn to the top toolbar, press "Export" button to start copying iPhone 4S purchased files to Mac.
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Keys: move iphone 4s purchased files to mac, transfer purchased files from iphone 4s to mac


I visited schools and libraries in the Topeka, KS area in October of 2003. Any interested schools, libraries, bookstores, or community groups who would like to schedule a presentation should contact me or the Clarion publicity representative, Alayna Murphy, at (212) 420-5881.
I have added a few pictures of the real Aunt Minnie, her house, and some of the children.
Aunt Minnie McGranahan was selected by the Kansas Center for the Book to be read by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius at the 2003 Kansas Family Festival.


Original title : ビターバージン
Nb Volume : 4
Year : 2006
Country of origin : Japan
Category : Seinen
Genres : Slice of life, drama
Audience : + 12 years
Illustrator : Kei Kusunoki
Scenarist : Kei Kusunoki
Suwa Daisuke is a high school student with no history who turns hearts, clearly a real lady-killer.
Its main recreation is seducing all the girls around him.
Except one Aikawa Hinako, a quiet and reserved girl, who has a major flaw.
Her weakness, she is terrified to have any contact with any male human being.
But one day, he sees Aikawa Hinako enter a chapel abandoned and curiosity, he follows.
On leaving the chapel, his opinion and his feelings for her will change.
What is this secret that he has heard or seen in this chapel ???
Me, I know and I will not say, just that it's a heavy secret in itself to wear !!!
Go to discover "The Wonderful Manga" I give you a link :


If you’re looking for some thought-provoking and informative content to enjoy this spring, look no further than the world of cannabis documentaries. From exploring the medicinal properties of the plant all the way to delving into the complex history of its criminalization, there are plenty of incredible films out there that explore the world of cannabis from various angles.
Whether you’re a long-time cannabis enthusiast or simply interested in learning more about this fascinating topic, these documentaries are sure to captivate, educate, and entertain you. So, grab your favorite strain and settle in for a journey into the world of cannabis documentaries. Here are some of the best films to get you started.
1. The Union: The Business Behind Getting High
The Union is a must-watch for anyone interested in the business of cannabis. This documentary explores the industry’s economics, including the production, distribution, and consumption of cannabis. The Canadian documentary was directed by Brett Harvey and released in 2007. The film examines the economic and social aspects of the marijuana industry in Canada, including its production, distribution, and consumption.
The documentary takes a critical look at the prohibition of marijuana and its effects on society. It explores the drug war’s impact on the criminal justice system, the medical uses of marijuana, and the economic potential of legalizing the drug. The film features interviews with various experts, including doctors, lawyers, police officers, and activists, as well as cannabis growers and dealers. It presents a well-rounded and informative look at the subject, highlighting benefits and drawbacks of marijuana use.
The Union has been praised for its balanced approach to the subject and detailed exploration of the various aspects of the marijuana industry. It has become a popular resource for those interested in the cannabis industry, including entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. It’s available on YouTube and on Amazon Prime Video.
2. Grass is Greener
This documentary, available on Netflix, explores the history of cannabis in America and its cultural impact. The Grass is Greener takes a deep dive into the history and cultural impact of cannabis in America. The film is directed by Fab 5 Freddy, a rapper and artist who has been involved in the hip-hop scene since the 1980s. The documentary features interviews with musicians like Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, and Damian Marley, who share their experiences with marijuana and its influence on music.
It also features commentary from historians, activists, and experts who explore the plant’s impact on society, particularly within the African American community. The documentary examines the racial disparities in the enforcement of drug laws and the impact of the War On Drugs, especially on people within communities of color. It explores how the criminalization of marijuana has been used to target and incarcerate black and brown people disproportionately.
The Grass is Greener also discusses the potential benefits of legalizing cannabis, including the economic opportunities that legalization could bring and the potential for the plant to be used as a medical treatment.
3. Murder Mountain
Murder Mountain is a true-crime documentary series on Netflix that delves into the dark side of the cannabis industry in Northern California. The series takes place in Humboldt County, a rural area known for its marijuana farming and notorious for its illegal marijuana cultivation.
The series centers around the disappearance of Garret Rodriguez, a young man who traveled to Humboldt County to work in the cannabis industry. As the investigation into Rodriguez’s disappearance unfolds, the documentary explores the dangerous world of illegal marijuana farming, including the violence, corruption, and exploitation that can occur in this largely unregulated industry.
Through its exploration of the criminal elements of the cannabis industry, Murder Mountain offers a chilling and eye-opening look at the dangers that can come with illegal marijuana cultivation. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the social and economic impact of the cannabis industry, particularly in regions where it is not fully regulated. The documentary is available to stream on Amazon Prime.
4. American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny
American Drug War 2: Cannabis Destiny is a follow-up to the popular documentary, American Drug War, which examined the impact of the War On Drugs on American society. The documentary explores the changing attitudes towards cannabis in the US and the growing movement to legalize the drug. The film examines the political and economic forces behind the push for legalization, as well as the obstacles that advocates have faced in their efforts to change the law.
In addition to exploring the social and political aspects of cannabis legalization, the film also delves into the science behind cannabis and its potential medical benefits. The documentary features interviews with doctors, researchers, and patients who discuss the drug’s potential uses in treating various medical conditions. The film is available to stream on Amazon Prime.
5. Super High Me
Super High Me is a funny and informative documentary that provides a unique perspective on the impact of marijuana use on comedian Doug Benson. The film plays on the popular fast food documentary Super Size Me. It follows Benson as he abstains from marijuana use for 30 days and then smokes marijuana every day for the next 30 days to compare the effects on his body and mind. The documentary follows Benson as he undergoes various medical and psychological tests to monitor the impact of his marijuana use. It also features interviews with medical professionals, politicians, and other comedians who share their perspectives.
Throughout the film, Benson provides an entertaining and humorous look at the impact of marijuana on his life. He discusses how it affects his work, relationships, and general well-being. The documentary also explores the social and political implications of marijuana use and the ongoing debate surrounding legalization. In general, Super High Me offers a mix of humor and education, encouraging viewers to think critically about the issue of marijuana legalization and its effects on society. The film is available on various streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime and YouTube.
Cannabis documentaries comprehensively examine the social, cultural, and political implications of marijuana use and legalization. Whether you’re a seasoned cannabis enthusiast or simply curious about the topic, these films are a must-watch.
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One of the things I love most about being a nerd is my unabashed adoration of books. You will often catch me carrying my latest read around wherever I go, just in case I get a spare moment to soak up a few pages. Lately I have been swept up in the Young Adult genre...practically reading any book that will be made into a movie or any series that is popular in the ever growing YA category.
By complete accident I found out about The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. Her series was casually mentioned in an entertainment article and the blurb about it piqued my interest. A futuristic twist on Disney princesses & fairy tales? Sure! And so I found myself at the bookstore the next day, picking up the first book in the series - Cinder.
Cinder spins the tale of the classic Cinderella – but set in the science fiction/futuristic era. To add even more of a twist, Cinder is a half human/half cyborg mechanic. With the basic plot lines of the original story…the stepfamily, the ball, and catching the eye of a dashing Prince…Meyer still creates a unique world. The additions of mysterious pasts, a rocky political climate, and a deadly disease keep the story fresh. (Plus, if you loved Firefly...Cinder reminds me a great deal of our beloved Kaylee. And bonus, Meyer is a self proclaimed Browncoat! Squee!)
The next book in the series, Scarlet, takes on the story of Little Red Riding Hood. With the mysterious disappearance of Scarlet’s grandmother, she embarks on a journey to get the truth about her life, past, & family. Scarlet enlists the help of a street fighter, Wolf, who also has secrets of his own. Together they must face an intense expedition and formidable foes to gain answers. Again, Marissa keeps the basics of the original story while adding her own flair.
Cress, a story about Rapunzel is the most current book in The Lunar Chronicles. Locked in a satellite since childhood, Cress is an excellent hacker. All she has in the rotating satellite above earth is tablets & active imagination to keep her company. (And yes of course, she has the long untrimmed hair!) After knowing only the space of her small confines, Cress ventures beyond her tower and goes on a thrilling & gripping adventure of self discovery and confidence.
While these are the only three books out currently, there are plans for two more by Meyer in this series. Coming out in January 2015 is Fairest – a prequel about Queen Levana, the main villain who has overarching story arcs in each book. And finally in November 2015, Winter (Snow White) hits shelves! This will follow Queen Levana’s stepdaughter, and her journey to escape from Levana’s rule.
The Lunar Chronicles is one of the best series I’ve picked up. It is the perfect blend of nerdy AND girlie! With sweet romances, lovable characters, intense action, and all the science fiction you can imagine – this series truly puts the twist on fairy tales in the BEST way. And plus, Meyer is hysterical. Her wit and ability to fashion character arcs is so refreshing. These books are generally light-hearted and an easy read….And ones I HIGHLY recommend!


Sahapedia is an open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. ‘Saha’, Sanskrit for ‘together with’, is an invitation to explore together the richness of our cultural landscapes.
We understand that the knowledge surrounding each subject is complex and has many dimensions. So, our platform gives you many options to find your preferred way around each subject. At Sahapedia, you can read articles, watch videos, listen to interviews and browse image galleries. You can also visit historic sites and natural spaces through our virtual walks.
In the spirit of building this resource together, once you register, you can also share your writing, photographs and videos through your personal workspace. Once reviewed by Sahapedia editors, your contributions become a part of the shared encyclopaedic collection. At Sahapedia, we also collaborate with institutions to curate and host material from their collections.


Winnemucca by Laura A. H. Elliott
One of my favorite things about being an author is meeting the readers and other authors! So, I've decided to bring my readers and some of the authors I meet together.
Every once in a while I will be introducing you guys to a new YA author by featuring them on my blog.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Laura A. H. Elliott, writer of YA and Middle Grade Fiction. Here is a little about Laura and her YA novel, Winnemucca.
One mistake changes her life forever. One answer will set her free.
Once upon a time Ginny’s road blood ripened, the day she got wise to love. Engaged to the high school quarterback, his quarter-carat ring and enchanting smile should have been enough for her. But, she stands him up and takes a walk where every step questions her happily ever after gone-bad and the fate of the mother she never knew. The mother her father refuses to talk about. Ginny fights to untangle her big, fat, lie-of-a-life on an enchanted road trip to Winnemucca, where she believes all her answers lie, no matter who or what tries to stop her.
Q&A with Laura A. H. Elliott
I'm very excited to be sharing your novel with my readers. Can you tell us a little about Winnemucca?
Thanks for having me here on your blog, Daniele. Winnemucca is a young-adult novel about a teenage girl’s enchanted road trip to her true self no matter who or what tries to stop her.
When did you first know that you wanted to be a writer?
When I’d been writing for a few months and attended my first Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Annual Conference in Los Angeles. I attended all these fascinating workshops and made so many friends. I just felt so much love and support from the people there and they made me believe I could become a professional writer.
What inspired you to write your first book?
Actually the first story I ever wrote was a short story based on one of my grandma’s adventures. And, coincidentally, it’s also a story about a road trip.
If you could bring one of your characters to life, who would it be and why?
That’s a tough one. I would love to bring Carlos to life. He would be so much fun to be around. Always the performer, I’d love his music and energy. But I’d also enjoy sitting ar
ound a campfire and listening to his endless stories because they always seem to reflect what’s in his listeners’ hearts. He has a way of reading people that’s uncanny.
What books have most influenced your life most?
Doctory Zhivago by Boris Pasternak
100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café by Fannie Flagg
If you had to choose, which writer would you consider a mentor?
I would say that Val Hobbs has been like a mentor to me. She was one of my teachers and was also so generous about sharing her experiences as a writer with me. She’s full of encouragement.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Right now it’s challenging to find the time to write now that I have Winnemucca has been released. I enjoy the whole adventure, but find I need to be more diligent about protecting my writing time. As far as the process of writing, the challenge for me continues to be to find new ways to look at my stories with fresh eyes so that I am able to make sure I’m communicating the story clearly in a way that is fresh and unexpected. I find traveling helps me see things in new ways.
What is your favorite quote from one of your books?
“Fear’s as blind as love.” -Winnemucca
What stories can your readers look forward to from you in the future?
My next novel is being released in late September, called ThirTEEN ON HALLOWEEN. Roxie only invites the popular kids in the eighth grade to her thirteenth birthday party on Halloween and they celebrate in a way she never expected––in her attic, with the lights out, and a pact to swear to never tell a living soul what happens there.
I hope you guys enjoyed the Q&A!
*rushes to GoodReads to add more books to TBR list*
Places where you can find Laura A. H. Elliott:


Down Syndrome Research
"Understanding Research and Findings Associated with Learning and Memory" by Dr. Craig Heller, May 31, 2017 at Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area (PDF of slides)
Articles on Clincal Research
Presentation From Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation, November 2nd, 2013, Cognition Research Update – Sarah Wernikoff, DSTRF Board Chair
Presentation on Therapeutic Strategies for Cognitive Dysfunction in People with Down Syndrome – Almad Salehi, M.D., Ph.D
Please see the Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation website for more information.
What Is a Registry and Why Is It Useful?
A registry is a collection of data about individuals with similar characteristics—in this case, individuals with Down syndrome. By filling out a profile and contributing information, individuals help complete the picture of the community. In return, registration typically offers access to information about new treatments and trials and education about Down syndrome, and may even provide access to local and regional resources.


The Role of Essential Oils in the Treatment and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder
International Journal of Aromatherapy
This paper reflects the results of a qualitative study recently undertaken by the author, in which the consequences of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and the validity of employing essential oils [including frankincense] as a complementary therapy to assist in its management were explored. The original study involved six semi-structured interviews with the parents of boys aged 11–14 years. The subjects attended Wennington Hall (EBD) School, having been Statemented as presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties, in particular, ADHD: (section 168 of the Education Act 1993 and the Education (Special Educational Needs) Regulation 1994). A literature search was conducted and experts in the field of aromatherapy were questioned.
Based on the results of this project, a synthesis of research, opinion and experience has been presented here: first exploring the aetiology and consequences of ADHD; then discussing the use of essential oils within this context. The author concluded that essential oils could have a valid role in the management of ADHD, and presented the results gleaned from her research study and personal experience with the intention of assisting fellow professional aromatherapists, parents, teachers, carers and potential researchers.


|At Trewirgie Junior School we love reading. Listening to your child read every night and reading to them is incredibly important. Spending this time with your child each day will make a significant difference to, not only their reading, but their success as a learner across the curriculum.|
Children who read often and widely get better at it.
Practice makes perfect in almost everything humans do, and reading in no different.
Reading exercises our brain.
Reading is a much more complex task for the human brain rather than watching TV, for example. Reading strengthens brains connections and builds NEW connections.
Reading improves concentration.
Children have to sit still and quietly so that they can focus on the story when they are reading. If the read often, they will develop the skill to do this for longer.
Reading teaches children about the world around them.
Through reading a variety of books children learn about people, places, and events outside of their own experience.
Reading improves vocabulary and language skills.
Children learn new words as they read. Subconsciously, they absorb information on how to structure sentences and how to use words and other language features effectively in their writing and speaking.
Reading develops a child's imagination.
As we read our brains translate the descriptions we read of people, places and things into pictures. While we are engaged in a story we are also imagining how a character is feeling. Children then bring this knowledge into their writing.
Reading helps children to develop empathy.
As children develop they begin to imagine how they would feel in that situation.
Reading is a fun.
A book or an e-reader doesn't take up much space and is light to carry, so you take it anywhere. You'll never be bored if you have a book in your bag.
Reading is a great way to spend time together.
Reading together on the sofa, bedtimes stories and visiting the library are just some ways of spending time together.
Children who read achieve better in school.
Reading promotes achievement in all subjects, not just English. Children who are good readers tend to achieve better across the curriculum.
Every term each class has a class reader that their teacher reads to them daily. Ask your child about this.
Listed below are the top fifty books that are recommended that your child reads. Have a look and see how many of these you can read this year. If you click on the link you can also download a checklist too. Happy reading!