In this issue:
FEATURE: Michael Michalko, 100 Monkeys Vince Chiles, Crisis Resolution Guy Finley, Develop the Power of Patience Phoebe Chongchua, Are You Buried Beneath Rubbish? Dr Michael G. Holt, Things to Know About Meditation Sharon Elaine, Affirmations for a New Day Joe Love, You Are What You Believe Wider Screenings, When Harry Divorced Sally
When Harry Divorced Sally!
Relationships in Cinema
of the most rewarding attributes of humanism is the joy possible in
inter-personal bonding. Society has its lone wolves to be sure,
but it is no surprise that the telling sentiment once behind Barbra
Streisand’s hit song “people who need people are the luckiest of
people” should still strike a note of recognition with so many.
From Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
to the latest tome on how to improve your relationship, the thrill of
communication and the ideals of intimacy between lovers has been an
inspirational subject for much popular culture. And of course,
cinema has embraced the study of inter-personal intimacy, from high
drama to so-called women’s “weepies”.
The one constancy through
films that explore the inter-dynamics of human relations is the
emphasis on the nature of inter-personal bonding. In contemporary
times, it is perhaps that timeless question posed by Nora Ephron in When Harry Met Sally that endures, recently re-worked in the Self-Help Bestseller adaptation of He’s Just Not That Into You (and, of all things, Zack & Miri Make a Porno):
the sly wondering as to whether men and women can be friends or if the
prospect of sex will always get in the way. Intimacy. It’s
an intriguing theme and an enthralling ideal to aspire towards.
Indeed, in film the theme has its own legacy and examinations of human
intimacy resulted in key works that defined the held moral priorities
of their time. Now, with the wondrous advantage that DVD offers
by putting the wealth of film history at the disposal of the home
viewer, it is possible to either look back and reflect over this legacy
or discover it afresh.
Take what one might consider an inter-personal dilemma as presented in the 1940s classic Brief Encounter.
The film concerns a married woman (Celia Johnson) who by chance meets a
man (Trevor Howard) at a train station. Each time they meet, as
they wait for their trains, they chat, increasingly fond of each other
to the point where they fall in love. Naturally, in the
invigorating mix of passion and yearning that is found in the prospect
of surrendering to a lover’s embrace, the two of them make arrangements
for an intimate encounter. However, rather than go through with
it, Johnson puts aside her passion and returns to a presumably chaste
and staid marriage to a very prim and proper husband. When the
film was released in the 1940s, this self-sacrifice in the name of
marital duty was seen as a positive virtue, but today’s films can’t
help but wonder if setting aside innate passion for the societal ideal
of monogamous traditional marriage is indeed as virtuous and fulfilling
as people make it out to be.
The contemporary riposte to Brief Encounter
can be found cumulatively in the films of British director Adrian Lyne
(profiled as the first director in the Wider Screenings Guide ebook
series, Contemporary Film Directors – ebook release details via No
Limits / Inkstone Digital), whose tantalizing looks at marital
relationships and the prospect of the fulfillment of infidelity in Fatal Attraction, Indecent Proposal and Unfaithful
make his works modern morality tales, exploring contemporary notions of
inter-personal needs and the turmoil inherent in fulfilling need in the
face of moral convention. In these popular films there still
remains a deferment to the ideal of marriage as a kind of moral
standard, but unlike the honourable self-sacrifice of Johnson in Brief Encounter,
Lyne (and modernity) cannot help but ponder the dangerous invigoration
of the alternative – the inter-personal fulfillment of a lover’s
communication as emotional, sexual and intellectual
self-actualization. The legacy of Brief Encounter is that it sets up what many subsequent films measure such inter-personal bonding against – the ideal of intimate love.
So, whilst a classic like Brief Encounter
can find solace in an ideal, it is the nature of the ideal as illusory
and self-deceptive that consumes subsequent examinations of the
theme. By contrast thus there is, for instance, the seldom seen Maria’s Lovers.
Here, John Savage has idolized Nastassja Kinski from afar for a long
time, put her so high on a pedestal that having her is to him all that
sustains him as a man. However, now married to her, he finds that
sexually consummating his relationship with an “ideal” ironically
diminishes that ideal. He paradoxically needs the sense of
unattainability in order to sustain his “ideal” of love and the perfect
partner. In the fallout of Savage’s resulting psychological
impotence, Kinski is drawn to seek other men for the sexual and
inter-personal contact she requires: the “ideal” destroys the
inter-personal, an idea based on the writings of psychologist Jacques
What is one to make therefore of cinema’s continued
investigation into the inner workings of humanity’s need to relate and
bond with another? Is there a direction away from
tradition? What are they searching for if not an ideal?
Certainly films can create tales of romantic intensity, indulging in
fantasies of the perfect, ideal love but they can also call into
question the moral expectations underlying such ideals. But, to
re-state the earlier point, what remains constant is a search for the
intimacy of communication – verbal, sexual, emotional – as an innate
human need and an important factor in achieving personal
fulfillment. People need people for many different reasons;
intimacy being paramount amongst them.
** ***** **
The Fans That Turned a Forgotten Romance into an Enduring Classic
(an extract from Robert Cettl’s book Film Tales: Movie Trivia in the Age of DVD)
Director Jeannot Szwarc came late into the production of Jaws 2
and virtually saved the production for the studio, turning it into a
huge commercial success. In return, Szwarc was allowed to make
another film as a favour, a film that he felt personally committed to:
an unusual time travel romance called Somewhere in Time,
adapted from a novel by Richard Matheson, a former collaborator of cult
producer Roger Corman and one of the creative team behind the early Twilight Zone.
However, the studio was not impressed by the promise of this film and
shortly into it cut the planned budget virtually in half.
Although this necessitated much change in shooting style and design,
the director persisted, making his romantic movie the way he felt it
should be made. However, all involved were disappointed to find
that the film received an ill-advised release process and proved a
flop: few people went to see it and critics loathed it.
Nevertheless it did sell to cable television where it screened
regularly over the years and was there re-discovered by fans.
Some of these fans soon organized their own newsletters, gatherings and
even excursions to the hotel around which the film is set. In due
course a website dedicated to the film and its following soon emerged.
recent Wider Screenings columns in No Limits:
World Cinema and The Secret
James Bond, Partisan...
Trek, Star Wars...
Screenings columnist Robert
has a B.A (Hons) in Film Study from the Flinders University of South
Australia, which included an international scholarship to the
University of Southern Illinois in the USA. He has
qualifications in Librarianship and Information Management from
UniSA. In addition to popular DVD reviewing, his writing for
McFarland (one of the leading American publishers of film non-fiction)
has been collected by such as Yale University Library and the British
Film Institute. His forthcoming work for this market (for
in 2010) is Terrorism
in American Cinema: a comprehensive analysis of terrorism
as a genre from fears of PLO inspired homeland attacks in Black Sunday to the
outright denouncement of the Bush War on Terror in W. His
previous work includes the above extracted Film Tales, now on
sale and coming soon as an ebook through Inkstone Digital and Amazon
Kindle in association with No
For analysis and commentary on individual films mentioned in this
column (and hundreds of others) and for updates on the latest Hollywood
hits and choicest DVD releases, Wider
is now on Twitter. Any @ reply will be duly answered – there
no automated DMs or tweets. If tweeting, please mention film
title in tweet: requests for films/DVDs to be reviewed are welcomed and
given priority. Free print copies of Film Tales can be
won in the tweet ‘n win Film Buff Quiz. First tweet request
being incorporated into Wider
Screenings is a retrospective of actor Warren Oates
beginning with the film Cockfighter,
a seldom seen look at cockfighting in the Southern States and a film
still banned in England.


As avid readers, we often find ourselves facing a dilemma: the desire to dive into a new book versus the constraints of our ever-busy lives. How can we absorb the wisdom, knowledge, and sheer joy that books offer when time is in such short supply?
Join us on a journey where we unveil the magic of Resoomer, a game-changer for readers of all kinds. In this blog, we’ll explore how Resoomer’s book to PDF summarization service can open up a world of knowledge, even in the busiest of schedules.
Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a book enthusiast, prepare to discover how Resoomer can streamline the conversion of your favorite books into summarized accessible PDFs with just a single click. Let’s embark on a voyage to explore the world of book insights in a blink!
How to Choose a Book to Summarize
When you’re looking for a book to summarize, there are a few things you should keep in mind. First, you want to make sure that the book is something you’re actually interested in. If you’re not interested in the book, it’s going to be a lot harder to summarize it.
Second, you want to make sure that the book is something you feel like you can actually summarize. If it’s too long or too complicated, it might be better to choose a different book.
Third, you want to make sure that you understand the book. If you’re confused about what’s going on, it’s going to be very difficult to summarize the book.
Finally, once you’ve found a book that you’re interested in and that you feel like you can summarize, you want to make sure that you have a good understanding of what you’re supposed to be summarizing.
What are the main points of the book? What are the most important details? Once you have a good understanding of all of this, you should be able to choose a book to summarize with ease!
Tips for Successfully Summarizing a Book
When you’re asked to summarize a book, it can be tough to know where to start. After all, there’s usually a lot of ground to cover. But don’t worry— while there are AI tools to help, some like it the traditional way. Here are some tips for successfully summarizing a book.
First, it’s important to read the book thoroughly. Skimming just won’t cut it—you need to understand the author’s argument and the evidence they use to support it. As you read, take note of the main points and any supporting details.
Once you’ve finished reading, it’s time to start writing. Begin by identifying the book’s main argument or purpose. Then, write a sentence or two summarizing each chapter. Finally, wrap things up with a brief overview of the book as a whole.
Keep in mind that a summary is different from a review. When you summarize a book, you should stick to the facts and avoid offering your opinion. However, if you’re asked to write a review, you can feel free to share your thoughts on the book.
With these tips in mind, you’re well on your way to summarizing a book like a pro.
Advantages of Summarizing a Book in PDF Format
There are a few different ways to read a book. You can read it cover to cover, or you can read a summary of the book. If you are trying to save time, you may want to read a summary of the book in PDF format. This way, you can get the main points of the book without having to read the entire thing.
There are a few advantages to turning and summarizing a book to PDF format. The first advantage is that it saves you time. If you are trying to get through a lot of reading, this can be a huge help. You can still get the main idea of the book without having to read every single word.
Another advantage is that it can help you understand the book better. Sometimes, when you read a book, you can get lost in the details. By reading a summary, you can get the main idea and figure out what the author is trying to say. This can be especially helpful if you are reading a complicated book.
Finally, it can also help you remember what you read. When you read a summary, you are basically making a study guide for yourself. This can be helpful when you are trying to remember what you read for a test or for a class discussion.
How to Get Book Insights with Resoomer’s Book Summary Service
If you’re like most readers, you want to get the most out of the books you read. But with so many books out there, it’s hard to know which ones are worth your time.
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With Resoomer, you can quickly see whether a book is worth your time. And if it is, you can use Resoomer’s insights to help you get the most out of the book.
Features of Resoomer’s Book Summary Service
Resoomer is a book summary service that helps you save time by providing concise, yet thorough summaries of books. Here are some of the features that make Resoomer the best book summary service available:
First, Resoomer’s summaries are clear and to the point. They provide all the essential information without any fluff or filler. Also, they are always up-to-date. If a book has been recently published, you can be sure that Resoomer will have a summary available for it.
Resoomer offers summaries for a wide variety of books, covering many different genres. Whether you’re looking for a summary of a business book or a literary classic, you’re sure to find it on Resoomer.
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A Final Word
Resoomer is a French startup that has developed a technology that can automatically summarize any text, including books. The company’s algorithms analyze a book and extract the key insights, which are then presented to the reader in a concise summary.
This summary can be read in just a few minutes, making it the perfect way to get book insights quickly and easily.
Resoomer’s book to PDF summary service is currently available for a wide range of popular business and self-help books. The company plans to expand its offerings in the future, making it even easier for busy professionals to stay on top of the latest ideas and insights.


In a entire world driven by insatiable curiosities plus a appreciate for journey, Wildest stands as being a beacon for anyone trying to find to embrace the untamed magnificence of Africa. For a electronic media brand, Wildest has positioned alone within the forefront of immersive storytelling, providing a gateway for explorers to dive headfirst in the unfamiliar. This text serves as an extensive guideline on the Wildest Africa Experience, combining journey guides, fascinating tales, as well as a motivation to wildlife conservation.
Wildest: An Introduction into the Explorer's Haven
Encouraged by a passion for discovery, Wildest is more than simply a brand – it is a Way of living. As pioneers while in the realm of digital media, Wildest makes use of visual content and compelling storytelling to transport its viewers to the center of unparalleled adventures. The ethos of Wildest revolves around pushing boundaries, and with Africa since the canvas, the model paints a vivid photograph of unexplored landscapes, one of a kind cultures, and also the numerous wildlife that phone calls this continent property.
Embarking on the Wildest Africa Journey:
Wildest invites travelers to embark over a journey that transcends traditional boundaries. The Wildest Africa Adventure can be a curated encounter that can take you from the beaten route, supplying a glimpse to the concealed gems and lesser-explored corners from the continent. Irrespective of whether it is the extensive savannas in the Serengeti, the lush jungles from the Congo, or even the mystical deserts of Namibia, Wildest promises an experience that will go away an indelible mark on your soul.
Vacation Guides: Navigating the Mysterious
Wildest understands that every adventurer wants a reputable guide, and therefore, their vacation guides are meticulously crafted to deliver a roadmap throughout the wildest terrains. These guides offer you functional suggestions, community insights, and cultural nuances, ensuring that the journey is don't just thrilling and also enriching. From the ideal safari encounters to hidden waterfalls and ancient ruins, Wildest's travel guides are your vital to unlocking the tricks of Africa.
Travel Tales: A Tapestry of Unforgettable Encounters
Wildest goes outside of traditional vacation narratives, delving into your hearts of your destinations they check out. By captivating travel stories, visitors are transported in the midst of neighborhood communities, wildlife habitats, and adrenaline-pumping adventures. These stories don't just entertain but in addition inspire, fostering a sense of reference to the sites and other people encountered together the way.
Wildlife Conservation: A Determination into the Planet
For the core of Wildest's mission is a deep commitment to wildlife conservation. The model acknowledges the fragility from the ecosystems it explores and strives to go away Wildlife Conservation a positive affect. Via partnerships with conservation corporations, Wildest actively supports initiatives directed at preserving and defending Africa's numerous flora and fauna. By selecting Wildest, travelers turn into advocates for accountable and sustainable tourism.
Wildest is greater than a electronic media brand name; It really is an invite to take a look at, to find, and to lead to the preservation of our Earth. The Wildest Africa Experience is usually a testament on the manufacturer's dedication to pushing boundaries, fostering connections, and leaving a good influence on the world. When you embark with your journey with Wildest, get ready being captivated, encouraged, and for good altered via the wildest continent on this planet.


If you are traveling to Ireland, then you will no question be mindful of the wealthy literary custom the country has. Just about in all places you go there are references to Irish writers, these kinds of as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. And even nowadays, by some means the Irish appear to be to be ready to notify a story greater than just about any person else – whether it be in published type, or just via a chat in the pub.
So, if a trip to The Emerald Isle is on the agenda, then it is nearly compulsory to consider some textbooks established in Ireland to read on your travels. But what really should you read if Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ is not rather your cup of tea? This is a selection of novels that will consider you the size and breadth of Ireland, and give you a authentic style of lifestyle above the decades in this country filled with enthusiasm and history.
‘The Mammy’ by Brendan O’Carroll
If you want to know additional about Dublin in the 1960’s, then this story of widow Agnes Browne and her seven youngsters will do it. This is operating-class Ireland with all its squalor, laughter and alcoholic fathers, and the greatest information is that the e book is the first of a trilogy. The following time you are approached by a cheeky Dublin lad (and there are lots of!), you may locate yourself wondering back to Agnes and her brood.
‘Little Criminals’ by Gene Kerrigan
And now to Dublin in modern day situations. The country has experienced its financial miracle and all people is an entrepreneur, even the criminals. Frankie Crowe has a scheme to make himself some cash, setting up to kidnap a wealthy banker and established himself up for lifestyle. While this could be just a cops and robbers novel, Kerrigan does substantially to portray the underbelly of Dublin lifestyle, and the social alterations that have taken put above recent decades.
‘Juno and Juliet’ by Julian Gough
If you determine to head to Galway (and I might hugely persuade you to do so), then this novel is a person of the several that is established there. This story of similar twins through their first 12 months at college sees them modifying to lifestyle in the town, drinking in the bars and attending courses from time to time. It’s a coming of age story in which Galway alone is a person of the key people.
‘The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty’ by Sebastian Barry
The tensions encompassing the Irish wrestle for independence lie at the coronary heart of this novel established in the town of Sligo in Ireland’s north-west. Not able to locate get the job done, Eneas joins the British-led law enforcement pressure the Royal Irish Constabulary, and in the course of action labels himself a traitor. As a marked gentleman he goes on the run, and whilst the novel follows Eneas from country to country, he sneaks back to Sligo when he can. A compelling search at twentieth Century Ireland, via a character who has turn into a target of his country’s battle to exist.
‘Pomegranate Soup’ by Marsha Mehran
In this novel we see a diverse sort of migration — the story of 3 Iranian sisters who transfer to an Irish village in the 1980’s. It’s not often you get a meals-lit story established in Ireland, but Pomegranate Soup is specifically that, with its celebration of Persian cuisine. Unsurprisingly the village citizens consider a whilst to adapt to this foreign affect in a person of their regional cafes, and inspite of the novel’s focus on a diverse culture, it gives a lot of element of Irish lifestyle and landscape for all those attempting to understand additional about the country.
There are lots of stereotypes about the Irish, but as a traveler you have the option to reach further than the area of Irish culture and see what lies beneath. Looking at textbooks established in Ireland will assistance you do that, revealing specifics of Irish streets and cities, hopes and history – and when you take a look at the spots mentioned, you will really feel as if you know it just that tiny bit greater than if you experienced arrived a stranger.


Westshore Velox RFC was established back in 1969, and has continued to thrive and prosper due to the many players, managers, directors, volunteers and fans/supporters for over 45+ years. This section is dedicated to capturing some of that history.
- The History of Velox RFC 101-“How it all started in 1969”; by Velox 1st President Jim Hume.
- Velox 1st season in 1969- as recalled by team member Stephen Hume
- The History of Velox Valhallians 102-“Velox/Valhallians merger 1987”; by Former player and Past President Barry Wheelhouse.
- The History of Westshore RFC 103-“Velox transformation to Westshore RFC 2015”; by Former player and Past President Mike Holmes.
- The History of the Westshore Velox RFC Totem Pole-by Jon Hume.
- The History of the Westshore Velox RFC crest/Logo’s from 1969 to present
- Past Presidents from 1969 to present.
- Past Men’s Captains from 1969 to present.
- Velox/Westshore RFC Life time Members List from 1968 to present.


"How Money Works for Women: Take Control or Lose It"
"How Money Works for Women: Take Control or Lose It" by Sharon Lechter and Kim Scouller is a groundbreaking book that delves into the intricate world of finance, tailored specifically for women. Sharon Lechter, a seasoned financial literacy expert, and Kim Scouller, a respected entrepreneur and business strategist, combine their expertise to create an invaluable resource that addresses the unique financial challenges and opportunities that women encounter.
The book unfolds as a comprehensive guide, offering practical advice and actionable strategies to empower women to master their financial destinies. It demystifies financial jargon, presenting complex concepts in an easily digestible manner, making it accessible to readers from diverse financial backgrounds.
One of the book's strengths is its ability to communicate essential financial principles through real-life stories, relatable examples, and engaging anecdotes. The authors go the extra mile to ensure readers not only understand the concepts but also appreciate their relevance to their lives. The storytelling approach adds a layer of relatability, making the book engaging and impactful.
A notable aspect of "How Money Works for Women" is its emphasis on financial independence and control. It encourages women to take charge of their financial lives, instilling confidence and a sense of empowerment. The book covers a wide spectrum of financial aspects, including budgeting, investing, saving, retirement planning, and entrepreneurship, making it a comprehensive resource for women seeking financial enlightenment.
Furthermore, the book provides actionable steps and exercises at the end of each chapter, allowing readers to apply the knowledge gained. This interactive approach transforms theoretical understanding into practical application, fostering a deeper understanding of the financial world.
In conclusion, "How Money Works for Women: Take Control or Lose It" is an enlightening read for any woman looking to enhance her financial literacy and seize control of her financial journey. Sharon Lechter and Kim Scouller have crafted an exceptional guide that not only educates but also motivates and inspires. This book is an invaluable asset and a vital stepping stone towards financial confidence and autonomy. Highly recommended for every woman aspiring to navigate the financial landscape with wisdom and authority.


I LOVE BOOKS.
The love the smell of them, the sight of them, the heft of them (print versions), the content of them.
Books have been important to me most of my life, from those early Nancy Drew Mysteries (the originals) read with a flashlight under the covers at night, to the marvelous Gothic mystery-romances by Mary Stewart, Phyllis Whitney, Victoria Holt and Daphne du Maurier, which carried me away to exotic places and times and “gentle” love. (My favorite and most often read one is still This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart, set on an island in Greece.)
Then there came the countless books I read to my two boys as they grew up, from the whimsical Dr. Seuss rhymes and many volumes of illustrated children’s’ verse and fairy tales, to the detailed, cartoon towns, jobs and objects depicted by Richard Scarry.
I encouraged my granddaughters to read board books, chapter books and more. My oldest fell in love with Nancy Drew (of course!) and then… Jane Austin.
So eager was I to make books precious to them, that I wrote serialize stories, simple short stories, treasure hunt birthday stories (with activities) and eventually a couple junior-age books for them.
I love a lot of genres, but my favorite is still mysteries, and I’ve graduated to literary-mysteries like those written by Madeline Gornell, and my favorite author today, Louise Penny. And now, after being a member of Mystery Writers of American and Sisters In Crime (writers), I also read lots of books for review in magazines and for author friends.
I am a reader. But I’ve never joined a book club.
Many women’s magazines have monthly articles featuring a book club located in a town within their readership. They give a brief highlight of what they do and list some of their favorite books. Also, these magazines feature a page of suggested books for reading – women, teens, children, history, humor, biography, etc.
Westways, the magazine of the Auto Club does this, and so does the monthly AARP newsletter (yes, I’m a senior!).
My reasons for not joining a book club were several:
1. time commitment, not only for the meetings, but for the time to read the book and consider the questions.
2. what if I didn’t like the books to be read?
3. what if my Christian based opinions were scorned? (Yes, I know… it is to be expected, and I should take joy in standing up for Christ.)
4. where does one FIND a book club?
A gal in my eight-member writing group – The Writers In Residence – Bonnie Schroeder recently wrote her blog post on being a member (and featured author) of a book club. She writes about what a book club IS, how one operates, the fun and not-so-fun books she’s read, discussing and moderating the chosen monthly book, and lastly the nail-biting anxiety of having her own book read.
Check out her post at: http://bit.ly/2ahjheK
So, why do I write about book clubs on a blog that features devotional topics?
Because I realized that I have been a member of the BEST Book Of The Month Club ever! It’s all about the Bible; the Word of God. You can read and reread the Bible as often as you like, pick out favorite passages, begin at the beginning, the middle or the ending, go to it for uplifting joy, inspiration, comfort, promise, knowledge, marching orders, even scolding! It contains biography, history, thrilling adventures, even romance. It is written for all ages, for all times. It’s truths “endure forever.”
Now HERE is the Book Club to join if you want to read THIS book – Bible Study Fellowship!
BSF has an in-depth reading, studying, and discussion of the Book of Books. Over the years it has covered nearly every portion in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. It runs for 9 months, concurrent to most school years, and meets once-a-week at a nearby host church. It will change your life, your heart, your thinking, and perhaps even your eternal future as the Gospel is proclaimed. Read it’s featured book, discuss it with other women (or men), hear it explained, and read supporting passages. You will never regret joining THIS book club, I promise.
The new study begins in September 2016, with the Gospel book of John. Contact Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) for where and when and how you can join this amazing “club.” There are “classes” around the world for all ages, and probably several in your own city.
Your only requirement? The Bible. And a desire to read it.


※ The screening of Sunflower will be followed by the lecture.
Sunflower(1970) is the late representative work of Italian neorealist master Vittorio De Sica, who is also known for his masterpiece Bicycle Thieves which should not be missed. It depicts the tragic fate of a young couple separated by war, and the scene of the sunflower field that spreads out on the screen has become a huge hit worldwide, leaving a strong impression with Henry Mancini's music. The cast included Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, and Ludmila Savelyeva. The film was highlighted as Mastroianni, who used to have a playboy image, played the role of a soldier who became a victim of tragedy, and Savelyeva, a beautiful Soviet actress who captivated the audience in the film “War and Peace,” played an ordinary Ukrainian woman from a rural area. In the late 1960s, when the film was produced, it was still a time when East and West were still sharply opposed, so it was difficult for Western filming teams to shoot and produce in the Soviet Union and release it. The story is a typical melodrama, but it can be seen that it contains the desperate desire for the thaw of the East and West camps as well as world peace. More than 70 years after the end of World War II and nearly half a century after its release, the film is drawing attention again in the face of war in Ukraine. This is because it lets us know the reality that the war is not over and some tragedy is underway. It is a work that the younger generation must see.
Regarding this work, I would like to introduce The Truce (1996, co-produced by Italy, Germany, France, and Switzerland) made by the Italian director Francesco Rosi. The original work is The Armistice by Auschwitz's surviving author Primo Levi. Levi, an Italian Jew, was liberated naked as if he were thrown into the wilderness when the Auschwitz camp was liberated by the Soviet army. Since then, the film depicted his journey of hardship from traveling in western Russia, including Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus, to his hometown in Italy after eight months, and it can be called the “Epic poem of the 20th Century.” However, it is not just a song of joy that has been freed from hardship and revived. Full of bitter warnings, it is a story of deep insight regarding human existence. In other words, it is the first chapter of the epic poem from the “Poison War” starting from World War II and continuing on to the present, “a war that leads to a stream that does not end.” In addition, the difference between the original can be problematic, however, it is a work worth looking at carefully with this as a critical point. (SUH Kyung-sik)
Suh Kyung-sik was born in 1951 in Kyoto, Japan as the second generation of Zainichi Koreans living in Japan. He is a writer and honorary professor after retiring from Tokyo University of Economics. His major books include My Pilgrimage to Western Art, Boy's Tears, Finding Primo Levi, a Witness of the Ages, The Diaspora Journey, Dancing at the Boundary (co-authored by Tawada Yoko), etc.


Some books I think might make sense for you guys to have (maybe not all of them, but some of them) to bone up on London and travel writing in general. I'm into lists today, so here's a list:
1. Wanderlust (Real Life Tales of Adventure and Romance): It's a solid read done by the now defunct travel section of salon.com. It's really a good look at incorporating yourself into your writing, and explaining what you see to the world through your eyes. It's one way to write travel pieces, and this is a solid book looking at that.
2. Between the Woods and the Water: On Foot to Constantinople from the Hook of Holland - The Middle Danube to the Iron Gates: Really just a fantastic book written in the '30s about middle to eastern Europe. If you don't read it for this class, just read it on your own. It's fantastic. Did I mention how fantastic it is?
3. London: If you like historical novels, and you want to learn a little bit about London before you go, this is the book for you. It's long, but a fascinating historically accurate look at London from Roman times to present day.
4. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: Hunter S. is a favorite of mine, and his gonzo journalism is fantastically shown here. Thompson is as much about the adventure and the explorer as he is about the writing. It's all about experiences, and doing new things. That's what this book is all about. You can color your writing by putting those experiences onto paper.
Those are just a few great books that focus on narrative, observational journalism, and the style of writing we'll explore in this class.
London is simply a historical novel to hopefully help you understand the scope of the city, before you write about it. Although there is something to be said for seeing everything with new eyes, new ears, new nostrils, and a new perspective. So maybe don't read London. I'll leave it up to you.
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Nancy Drew #15 The Haunted Showboat. Carolyn Keene. Published by Collins. Used 28 BLACK KEYS 29 SKI JUMP 30 VELVET MASK 31 RINGMASTER'S SECRET 32 SCARLET SLIPPER 33 WITCH TREE 34 HIDDEN WINDOW 35 HAUNTED SHOWBOAT 36 GOLDEN PAVILION 37 OLD STAGECOACH 38 FIRE DRAGON (one book has a bit of surface color tearing at an internal hinge . Bess and George invite Nancy on a trip to New Orleans, to help their relatives solve a mystery. Their uncle wants to restore an old showboat, the River Princess, but no one will go near it!Mysterious occurrences are making everything believe the boat is haunted.4/5(1).
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Nancy Drew #35, The Haunted Showboat, is the first Nancy Drew book that was originally published in 20 mes people new to collecting Nancy Drew books mistakenly search for a version with 25 chapters, but all copies have the original 20 chapter text.
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The first edition of the novel was published in January 8thand was written by J.A. Templeton. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in ebook format.
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Nancy unravels the mystery surrounding an imposter and a search for pirate's gold. For ages 8 to The Haunted Showboat () About book: The series has definitely taken a turn for the more sinister.
Nancy and her friends are on their way to New Orleans for Mardi Gras and a mystery. But first Nancy's car is stolen and then they find a bomb and finally, they find a part has been tampered with and the rear axle is about to fall off/5(4).
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The mystery must be solved by Mardi Gras time so that Bess and George's aunt and uncle can use the showboat for a ball they are planning to have/5. Open Library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
The haunted showboat by Carolyn Keene,Grosset & Dunlap edition, in English The haunted showboat ( edition) | Open LibraryPages: The Haunted Showboat has two very important distinctions: One, it is the first book in the original series that isn't revised (the remainder of the "yellow" series--up to 56 or 64 sepending on who you ask--does not have revisions) and also, it's likely the best mystery.
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CUSS Newsletter, Summer 2017, Vol. 29, No 3.
This contribution should be read as a historical and sociological introduction to the city of Montreal for our American and Canadian guests attending the 112th ASA meeting here in August. But at the same time, the background here provided will be used to contextualize a research project comparing Montreal with three other Canadian cities (Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver) on their respective policies, programs and actions as gateway-cities. Among the questions raised, we want to know what is the role of the municipal government in this regard, the content of its policies and programs, which stakeholders are involved, and how these policies, programs and actions make their way through the filters of municipal democracy. Although a comparative study, only the Montreal segment will be presented.
TRAILS, the ASA Teaching Resources and Innovation Library is an online, modular (by topic and type of teaching tool) and searchable database that reflects a major innovation in the creation and dissemination of peer-reviewed teaching resources. In 2016, TRAILS became a member benefit that all ASA members can access.
In recent years it has gone beyond syllabus sets to include a variety of different exercises, PowerPoints, and other teaching materials. This includes material for urban sociology.


The Farmer And The Viper
ne winter a Farmer found a Viper frozen and numb with cold, and out of pity picked it up and placed it in his bosom.
The Viper was no sooner revived by the warmth than it turned upon its benefactor and inflicted a fatal bite upon him.
As the poor man lay dying, he cried, "I have only got what I deserved, for taking compassion on so villainous a creature."
Moral: Kindness is thrown away upon the evil.


TREASURE HUNTER'S HEART
This epic series of romantic fantasy takes you to an amazing adventure filled with action, romance, epic characters, and magical objects called Charmed Mechanics. Once the world knew magic, but it all has disappeared into history... why did the magic vanish? What happened all those years ago, and what happens when Gina is pulled into the adventure?
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No storm could tame the fire in her heart.
Young adventurer Tereus Manfred loves his carefree life traveling the world. But when pirates attack, he gets captured by a beautiful pirate, who forces him to serve her.
At first, Tereus craves his freedom, but as he gets to know his mistress Lissa better, his feelings for her turn in a dangerous direction. Lissa keeps Tereus at an arm's length with her deadly daggers and sharp tongue, and yet he is drawn to her like a moth attracted to a lethal flame.
When Lissa persuades him to escape the pirates and join her hunt for Charmed Mechanics, the mysterious magical items from the past, Tereus doesn't hesitate. He already traded his freedom for his life, but to gain it back, is he prepared to trade his heart?
Fireheart is the prequel for Elina Vale's Treasure Hunter's Heart.
THE CHARMED LOCKET
treasure hunter's heart/ Book 1
Murders, betrayals, love, and one magical locket with secrets
Heiress Gina Mansfred spends her nights as a jewel thief, delivering her profits to the poor. One night she unwittingly steals a locket that sets her on a dangerous journey to fulfill a dying man's last wish and to reveal long-forgotten secrets.
When Gina meets the mysterious Nicholas and the heroic Philip, she discovers her heart being as much in danger as is her life. Soon she finds herself in a battle between two men and two secret societies who struggle for control of the Charmed Mechanics, magical items known only from legends and bedtime stories.
Who will control the Charms and who will control her heart? Eventually, Gina learns that her decisions may not only change her destiny but affect the fate of the known world.
The Charmed Locket is the first book in Elina Vale's Treasure Hunter's Heart.
Treasure hunter's heart/ Book 2
To stop the war, she must betray everyone she loves.
Determined to stop Nicholas and the Divided from seizing control of her home city, Gina joins the Guild in their search of a tome that holds the secret for mastering magical charms.
If the mystical book ends up in the wrong hands, the lives of thousands might be in jeopardy. Gina needs to secure the book before anyone else, but can she bring herself to deceive her new friends, including passionate but gentle Philip?
The journey ahead is marked by pain and loss, and the secrets that Gina holds threaten to crush her from within. But in her struggles, she learns that she isn't as alone in the world as she believes...
Hidden Truths is the second book in Elina Vale’s Treasure Hunter's Heart.
QUEEN OF STORMS
Treasure hunter's heart/ Book 3
When the world needs her, she must confront her violent past...
After witnessing the brutal uprise of the Divided, Gina hides away with her secrets and becomes an independent collector of dangerous Charms.
But when things go wrong on a treasure-hunting excursion and she meets Nicholas again, Gina has to abandon her current peaceful asylum to help him and the people in her home city. But she can't do it alone. Can she learn to rely on others and give up on the fear of losing them?
Ultimately it is up to her if the final mysteries of the Charmed Mechanics should be revealed. Gina realizes that to push through the storms ahead she needs to become tougher and that in the end...everyone is alone.
Queen of Storms is the third book in Elina Vale’s Treasure Hunter's Heart.


This project was curated by The II Platform and the Iran-based Artist/Curator Fatemeh Kazemi , it will include conceptual recipes, text works and video screenings.
Since the first lockdown, an explosive wave of home baking made its appearance as a mechanism of adapting, accepting, and enjoying such a difficult and strange experience to our everyday life situation. Home-baking became such a big part of every household while flour shortages in supermarkets around the world resembled images from a state of war. People started producing their own safe food and showed that the act of baking retains its ancient essential role; providing sustenance, social bonding, and satisfaction as well as revealing the critical role of seed politics in food sovereignty. The forced reflection caused by the lockdown conditions in a way involuntarily made us rethink our social contracts. From the most simple of our choices to the most complicated ones and pushed us into space where we had to figure out what was essential and what extravagant. Our Platform will exhibit online a three-month-long project through the whole month of February 2021 exploring what Bread and Cake and the contrary notions of essential and extravagant could mean or represent in past, present, and future times.
After the completion of the project a publication will be produced documenting the whole project which the main reference is the Rosa Montazami's cookbook; The Art of Cooking: A collection of Persian and French dishes. هنر آشپزی: مجموعه غذاهای ایرانی و فرنگی Rosa Montazami’s cookbook was an influential reference that informed the whole structure of the project aesthetically and conceptually. This cookbook is one of the classics in the Iranian tradition of cooking and it is found in almost every kitchen.
“The Art of Cooking” by Rosa Montazami (Fatemeh Bahreyni) was first published in 1964 with more than 600 recipes of Persian and European recipes. It is one of the first Farsi cookbooks which has been on every house corner for many years as a beloved guide. After the revolution, the book was republished and it is said that even during the Iran-Iraq war it was sold to young couples by coupons. After each print, more recipes were added till the last ones that contained around 1700 recipes. In the first pages of the book, Rosa has written a guide on “Art of Hosting” which she insists on the audience to read and practice, as even the best food is worthless without a proper presentation. This preface is quite interesting as it describes a luxurious hosting way, with butlers and silver spoons, Even though this was quite an inaccessible and prohibited lifestyle after the Islamic Revolution 1979. The text is also focused on the role of the “Lady of the House” as the director of the scene, which puts light on the gender roles and gender politics of its time. There is also a part in the end where she mentions diets and ways to lose weight. The images in the book are quite fascinating with exaggerated colours and bizarrely decorated food. Having in mind the photography techniques used then, this is another testimony to her perspective on the theatrics of food. Even though it has been many years since the first publishing of the book, it is still one of the most notables and influential cookbooks in Iranian culture.


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I really enjoy the writings of Yoshikawa Eiji. I’ve already written far too much about Yoshikawa and his writings in my thesis Yoshikawa Eiji’s Three kingdoms as Japanese literature, but in that sort of academic paper there isn’t much opportunity to mention my personal experiences with his writings.
I encountered Yoshikawa by accident. I was at a Barnes and Noble bookstore looking for a Yoshimoto Banana book (a very different author) when I saw a paperback of Musashi (actually, as I later learned, only the first part of the story) and bought it based only on the information on the cover. I often find myself reading multiple books during the same stretch of time, and I remember while reading Musashi I was also reading Foucault’s Pendulum so the two books will always be strangely linked in my brain despite having little in common. I was sad when I reached the end of my incomplete Musashi and so I soon invested in a volume containing the complete text. Since then, I’ve spent many hours reading various writings by and about Yoshikawa Eiji in both English and Japanese.
When I read the literary works of Yoshikawa Eiji, I enter a vivid world with rich characters. Unlike many books where the protagonist is a generic “everyman” or “everywoman” (although typically with a bit of spunk) which take place in the “here and now” or thereabouts, Yoshikawa’s books take place during specific times and places in history centered around actual historical people. Of course there is a lot of fiction filling in the details. In the past I have said that if a person is going to read only one book of Japanese literature, it should be Endo’s Silence. However, typically when I am recommending a book to introduce someone to Japanese literature, I will suggest Yoshikawa’s Musashi.


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Farewell 2011/2012 School Year
Dawn and Mel want to wish everyone the best during their finals, summer and their job pursuits or next school year. We had a great time with socials, diversity discussion and the film series and we hope that you did as well! This blog will not be regularly updated after the end of Spring 2012 semester.
Check out our Spring 2012 Newsletter for upcoming events, scholarships and information on Project Assistantships for the next academic year.
UW-Madison’s SLIS was given a grant in 2009 from LIS Access to Midwest Program (LAMP) which allowed for SLIS to develop diversity recruitment initiatives and sustain programming that supports students of color.
The 2011-2012 UW-Madison LAMP Project Assistants are here to serve current students the support they need to succeed during their studies at SLIS and beyond by providing resources on this blog, MadSLISdiversity, coordinating Librarians of Color Panels, potluck get-togethers, lectures and other events of interest that students wish to participate in at UW. We’re open to new ideas, so please let us know if you have any!
The 2011-2012 LAMP Project Assistants: Who We Are
Melissa Villa-Nicholas, MLIS Candidate 2012
Mel had spent most of her life in Southern California, before coming to Madison for school. She has worked in different non-profits focusing on affordable housing and foster children’s rights. She has a Masters in Cultural Studies and is currently attending the University of Wisconsin, Madison for her Masters in Library and Information Studies, with the intention of working in a public library. Mel also co-organizes the student group Reforma and participates in other activism around Madison.
During office hours Mel plans diversity programming for SLIS, Reforma events and research.
When she’s not working at the MERIT library, for her LAMP PA and doing classes, Mel can be found riding her bike around Madison.
Contact Mel at email@example.com
Dawn Wing, MLIS Candidate 2013
Dawn hails from the City of New York. She was born and raised in Queens. Before arriving to SLIS, Dawn was a NYC public school teacher for 4 years and taught English as a Second Language to students from all over the world. Her fascination with different cultures, languages, and food has led her to travel and live in various countries like New Zealand and Japan.
Her interest in the relationship between information literacy development and self-empowerment led her to explore a career in library and information science. She hopes to work in a community college, academic or public library as an instructional/information literacy librarian. Dawn finds helping students/patrons to achieve life opportunities and learning from the experiences of others to be deeply fulfilling. Currently, she is involved with UW-Madison’s Tribal Libraries, Archives, and Museums (TLAM) student group and is the student representative of the SLIS Community Engagement committee.
Dawn’s interests include: zine making, cooking, bicycling and enjoying the beautiful views of Lake Monona!


Zines are comics and pamphlets made with a Do It Yourself ethos, their subjects ranging from football, to bands, to obsessions with cute red Scandinavian boats. Visitors will be able to browse Zines whilst hanging out at Pioneer Quay, bring a picnic blanket.
Salford Zine Library seeks to preserve and provide access to Zines from around the world, as well as promoting Zines and DIY culture through workshops, exhibitions and other events.
The Waterside Zine Library is a ‘Just turn up’ activity at Pioneer Quay. It’s on from 11am ’til 4pm on Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th of September.


When Covid hit our country, we were forced to drastically adjust our program. As part of our adjusted program, we organized Read-With-Me, especially targeting our ESL students. Read with Me has been so successful, we have continued to make it a part of our CWJC of Rusk County program. The two primary goals for Read with Me are: (1) to keep our ESL/ABE students actively engaged with English, and (2) to help establish a pattern of reading in the home. We help students set reading goals and then provide them with appropriate books according to their level of reading or the age of the children with whom they are reading. Students are encouraged, if possible, to read with children in their family. They may read books that we give them, choose books from outside sources such as our local library, and/or read in their Bibles.
Funding from a Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant allows us to purchase books for this project. These books are given for the family to keep, helping establish “libraries” in the home. Read with Me now includes both off-campus students and on-campus students. We porch-drop the books. Each year we are consistently averaging about 20 adult students who actively participate, and an additional 35 children read with their mothers or grandmothers. We are excited that our students love Read with Me and asked that this program continue. We now have received additional funding for books from the Henderson Hospital/Habitat for Humanity Foundation.
During Covid Read with Me became our fundraiser. Because of its success, we have continued this as a fundraiser. Students have reading goals, and we solicit donors as sponsors for each of our students. Donors make a general donation or give dollar amounts for each book a student reads. Not only does this help with the funding for CWJC of Rusk County, but it has allowed our students to have a way to give back to CWJC. We also love the wonderful response to this project by our community. Read-With-Me is a true win-win event


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Training Manual in Citizenship and Good Governance
This manual suggests themes, training methods and activities to facilitators carrying out governance training programmes, giving a foundation in the…
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The Training Manual was compiled by the South Asia Partnership Sri Lanka.


Fair use. This topic seems to crop up a lot. Where can I use copyrighted materials in my documentary / movie? What is the difference between royalty free and public domain? Etc. etc.
Well, here is a nice guideline:
Now, with online video proliferating with sites like YouTube, the rules are being revisited. You can check them out HERE.
As to the answer regarding royalty free and public domain, you can think of it like this:
Royalty Free: Generally speaking, it means that you may use the content in your own projects however you see fit and never have to pay any royalty to the copyright holders. However... Royalty free agreements can differ between providers. Some may stipulate that you may use it only for not-for-profit. Others will say it's for use in your own projects in any way that you see fit but you cannot re-sell the material on it's own and so on. Be sure to carefully read the Royalty Free licensing agreement for any content that you plan on implementing.
Public Domain: In a nutshell: Public domain comprises the body of knowledge and innovation (especially creative works such as writing, art, music, and inventions) in relation to which no person or other legal entity can establish or maintain proprietary interests within a particular legal jurisdiction. This body of information and creativity is considered to be part of a common cultural and intellectual heritage, which, in general, anyone may use or exploit, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes. Only about 15 percent of all books are in the public domain, and 10 percent of all books that are still in print.
If an item ("work") is not in the public domain, it may be the result of a proprietary interest such as a copyright, patent, or other sui generis right. The extent to which members of the public may use or exploit the work is limited to the extent of the proprietary interests in the relevant legal jurisdiction. However, when the copyright, patent or other proprietary restrictions expire, the work enters the public domain and may be used by anyone for any purpose.


How does the Toothpaste get in the Tube – STEM for primary school
Author: Veena Prasad Illustrator: Rajiv Eipe
Genre: Non-Fiction Recommended age: 6-9 yrs old Recommended Class: Pry 4-6
File size: 1MB
Have you ever wondered how the totoothpaste gets in the tube? In How Does the Toothpaste get in the Tube we find out. A wonderful non-fiction story about the history of toothpaste and how toothpaste tubes came about, and most importantly how the toothpaste gets inside.