Established in 1925, the Lincoln Park Public Library serves the diverse community of Lincoln Park, MI. As a member of The Library Network, patrons of the Lincoln Park Public Library are able to borrow materials from over 60 different libraries.
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Come to the library and join a Summer Reading Program. Kids from birth through age 12 are invited to join the “Fizz, Boom, Read!” program. There will be prizes for little ones as well as older kids. “Spark a Reaction” is the theme this year for teens. Teens will also win prizes for reading. The adult program “Literary Elements” is open to adults 18 and older. The adults will win gift cards from local merchants. Registration for all programs begins Monday, June 16. The last day to record and select all prizes is Thursday, July 24 at 7 pm. The Final Party for all registered participants is Wednesday, July 30 from 2-4 pm.


|Connection name||The name you give to the connection.|
|Driver class||The Java class name for the JDBC driver. For instance, for a PostgreSQL database, this is org.postgresql.Driver.|
|Database URL||The URL that is used to specify the database connection. It has a prescribed format:|
|jdbc:driver:<database-name>||The string jdbc is fixed. In the example above, the driver is for postgresql. The database address contains the host IP and the port as well as the name of the specific database: 188.8.131.52:5432/collections.|
|Login Name||The name of the user connecting to the database|
|Password||The password required to connect to the database|
The tree of the project tab sheet in the navigation frame is used to connect the client to several databases pertaining to a certain project. In the project tab sheet, the individual databases in the subtrees below the project names are displayed by clicking on the plus sign beside any names. The database connection dialog is the same as explained above.


CALL FOR PAPERS FOR 2020
The Computer Games Journal welcomes original, up-to-date research and reflections on games development and industry issues, including
research papers, review papers, rebuttals and book reviews.
Topics of interest in The Computer Games Journal include:
* Games programming and technology
* Graphics, audio and storyboarding
* Entrepreneurship and business models
* Game genres, and gamers’ preferences
* IP and ownership issues
* Factors influencing gamer behaviors
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Please kindly note that all papers shall be scanned for plagiarism and paraphrasing using iThenticate. The writing shall be in proper academic English: it must be grammatically correct, and consist of appropriate vocabulary and terminology. Papers failing to meet these standards are likely to be rejected without peer review.


One thing is was really looking forward to after college was reading books again. I used to plow though 2 or 3 books a week in middle and elementary school. Once I hit college though, I felt what time I usually had to read fun books was taken up with mostly dry and lengthy textbooks. If I was able to read a book for fun, it often took me several months to finish.
So I happened to grab this book at a book sale to help raise money for a new edition to our town library. I had heard of the book several years ago, and decided to get. And although my devouring of books has been greatly retarded from my lack of reading (it took me three weeks to read this), I greatly enjoyed reading this book. Not only was it a great story, but I really found myself connecting with Greg’s struggles to make change. Not only is he from Montana, but his journey and my journey on making a difference has been very similar.
For those who don’t know the story, this book chronicles as Greg gets lost on a mountain expedition on K2 in the Karakoram range between China and Balistan. He is nursed back to health by a very poor village. As he’s recovering he notices the children studying outside in the cold. He is told that many villages in the area, are too poor to afford to build a school, and the Pakistani government had not followed through on it’s promise to build schools even in the most remote parts of the country. To repay the village’s kindness, he decides to build a school for them. A good portion of the book describes Greg’s various failures in trying to raise enough money to build this one school. He sells his car, and his condo and move into the cheapest motel he can find. He sells his extra belongings, and saves every penny he can to build a school. He contacts politician’s, movie actors, and scientists, and other famous people to try to raise donations. He sends out over 500 letters in the hopes of raising money to build this school. He receives a check for 100 dollars.
In some ways this story is very similar to my experience as a VISTA. Sam (my partner in crime) and I spent the better part of 2 months calling important people, speaking at various community groups, placing radio ads, and putting up posters around the county. People seemed receptive to what we were doing, but when our first meeting came around, we had 8 people total show up to our three meetings. One of whom was our VISTA leader.
I’m learning fast that change is not quick. In fact it takes repeated head-against-the-wall bashing before you start to see any “progress”. Even now, almost 4 months into my service project, I feel I’m juuuusssttt starting to get community interest.
So while not trying to make this a book review, I would recommend this book. Although sadly Greg and the non profit he created The Central Asia Institute has had some negative comments as of late, I found this book to be inspiring, and a good look at an area of the county I don’t know much about.


Apache Leap Special Management Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment- State
Opportunity to Object to the Draft Decision Regarding the Apache Leap Special Management Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment
Notice of Draft Decision
As the Responsible Official, Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth has prepared a draft Decision Notice (DN) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Apache Leap Special Management Area (SMA) Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). The proposed action is to (1) prepare and adopt a programmatic management plan for the approximately 839-acre Apache Leap SMA; and (2) amend the 1985 Tonto National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan with a new management area and plan components for the Apache Leap SMA.
Along with the management plan, the draft DN and EA/FONSI are available to review online at: [http://www.apacheleapsma.us/public-involvement]. Hard and electronic copies (CDs) of these documents are available for review at the Globe Ranger District Office, Superior Public Library, and Tonto National Forest Supervisor’s Office.
How to Object and Time Frame
This decision is subject to the pre-decisional objection procedures identified in 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 219, subpart B. According to 36 CFR 219.53(a), those who may file an objection are individuals and entities who have submitted substantive formal comments during opportunities provided for public comment during the planning and environmental review process for this decision. Only those who provided a substantive formal comment, as defined in 36 CFR 219.62, will be eligible to object to the proposed decision.
Objections, including attachments, must be filed via mail, fax, email, hand-delivery, express delivery, or messenger service (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays) to Cal Joyner, Regional Forester, Southwestern Region, at the following addresses. Mail: 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102; FAX: (505) 842-3800; or Email: firstname.lastname@example.org with Subject: Apache Leap SMA. Electronically filed objections may be submitted by email in word (.doc), rich text format (.rtf), text (.txt), portable document format (.pdf), and hypertext markup language (.html).
Objections must be submitted within 45 calendar days following the publication of a legal notice in the Arizona Capitol Times. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or time frame information provided by any other source. The regulations prohibit extending the time to file an objection.
At a minimum, the objection must include the following (36 CFR 219.54(c)):
Ÿ The objector’s name and address, along with a telephone number or email address if available;
Ÿ Signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the objection);
Ÿ Identification of the lead objector, when multiple names are listed on an objection. Verification of the identity of the lead objector if requested;
Ÿ The name of the plan, plan amendment, or plan revision being objected to, and the name and title of the responsible official;
Ÿ A statement of the issues and/or the parts of the plan, plan amendment, or plan revision to which the objection applies;
Ÿ A concise statement explaining the objection and suggesting how the proposed plan decision may be improved. If applicable, the objector should identify how the objector believes that the plan, plan amendment, or plan revision is inconsistent with law, regulation, or policy; and
Ÿ A statement that demonstrates the link between prior substantive formal comments attributed to the objector and the content of the objection, unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the opportunities for formal comment.
Incorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided in 36 CFR 219.54(b). It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer pursuant to 36 CFR 219.56(c). All objections will be available for public inspection during and after the objection process.
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Re-invent the wheel? No no no…
It is a waste of time and energy, the same happens with computer code.
What are code libraries?
In computer science, a library is a collection of resources used by computer programs, often for software development. These may include configuration data, documentation, help data, message templates, pre-written code and subroutines, classes, values or type specifications.
What are they useful for?
As said before, They are used to reuse code already written, written by someone else (usually by the programmers of the programming language in which you are working), by yourself, etc. So if you have a very large project remember that someone else has probably already written part of the code you need, and you can reuse it without any problem, that’s what libraries are for!.
Different types of code libraries.
There are two types of libraries, static and dynamic (shared libraries), The static libraries are linked into the program during the linking phase of compilation (visit:Compilation process), it means that they are mixed with the compilation process only once. A shared library is a file that is intended to be shared by executable files and further shared object files. Modules used by a program are loaded from individual shared objects into memory at load time or runtime, rather than being copied by a linker when it creates a single monolithic executable file for the program.
How to create code a static libraries.
First of all, you need to define what are the programs that you are going to use in the future, or maybe in your team, there are a couple of programs that you are going to use to start a new project.
1 . Files and programs. It’s important to collect all the C file functions that we are going to save in our library. These C files already contain our program to execute a specific activity, in this case, we are going to save a program that prints the alphabet in lower case (a, z), and another one that prints de digits. (0, 9).
example > ls -1print_alphabet.c
example > cat header.h#ifndef HEADER_FILE
#define header.hvoid _print_alphabet(void);
We also have previously created a header.h file that is going to collect all the functions prototypes.
2 . Create object files. Now we need all our functions to be written in object code (also called machine language). so for this step, we compile all our C programs until the Assembler stage in the compilation process
example > #gcc comand to compile our .c files and create the object files
example > gcc -c *.c
example > #ls command to show the .o files created
example > ls *.oprint_alphabet.o print_digits.o
3 . Create the library. ar is the command that allows us to create a library. in this example, we are going to create a library called libstatic.a and we are going to include all the object files in our working directory. *.o
4 . Verify. We can verify our object files to be included in our library as follows:
example > nm libstatic.aprint_alphabet.o:
0000000000000000 T _print_alphabet
print_digits.o:0000000000000000 T _print_digits
5 . Testing. Lest create a new main.c file, which is going to be the entry point of our new program, task, or project. The main function will be compiled with all of the object code included in our library (libstatic.a). This step does not consider the prefix lib either the .a extension. (lstatic). then we can execute our main program with ./ .
example > cat main.c
example > gcc main.c -L -lstatic -o main
example > ./main
in this way we conclude the creation of a static library.


How to Live from Your Heart: Deepen Relationships, Develop Creativity, and Discover Inner Wisdom
Nanette V. Hucknall
Heart energy. It comes from an always loving and wise Higher Source. Nurturing, warm, quiet, refined, and all encompassing, heart energy brings spiritual growth that fosters creativity, attracts loving relationships, and engenders peace and happiness. This practical book not only teaches you how to live from your heart but also provides scads of activities to practice doing so.
2016 FOREWORD REVIEWS INDIES Finalist!
A US Review Recommended Book of the Year!
MidWest Book Review – Reader’s Favorite Book!
48 in stock (can be backordered)
Book of the Year! How to Live from Your Heart: Deepen Relationships, Develop Creativity, and Discover Inner Wisdom has been nominated as Book of the Year by Foreward Reviews.


The Uzbek-born Russian billionaire, Alisher Usmanov, donated US$ 8 million worth of books collection to the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, UzA said.
The collection, according to the director of the center, Shoazim Minovarov, the collection includes “4,923 rare books on the Orientalist and Islamic influence on Europe in Latin, English, French and German languages, dating from the 13th century”.
“Among them is the first Latin translation of Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine”, he highlighted.
Recall that the project of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, financed by Alisher Usmanov, has been developed by the French Wilmotte & Associés.
The complex will include a library, information and resource center, scientific departments, a conference room, office premises and other facilities. The foundation symbolic cornerstone was laid in June 2018 by the President of Uzbekistan.
Earlier in an interview to Forbes, Usmanov said that he would be investing US$ 100 million in the construction of the center.


Quick to find yourself in a stimulating conversation or exchanging travel experiences is a treat accompanied by staying in hostels, where the atmosphere is generally open and friendly. Decorated in 50’s style, our community room consists of a cozy couch corner and table, a library with books varying in language as well as a small assortment of DVD’s which can be used free of charge. Relax and enjoy, the community room is open 24/7.
We have showers including individual changing spaces ensuring comfort and privacy. In addition to both showers we have a third bathroom, including shower and a bathtub, ideal for families. It goes without saying that we pride ourselves in the highest sanitary conditions for all of our facilities.
CafeBar & Theater
Located on the ground floor of The Wohngemeinschaft is the café/bar and theater. Enjoy an afternoon sweet treat or a tasty home-brewed beer while checking out a concert or reading at night. For more event information, click on "Café Bar Theater" on the top of this side.


Grand home with TONS of updates, including a large addition, new electric and plumbing, sprayfoam insulation, zoned a/c, updated kitchen and baths -- a perfect blend of century old charm, and modern updates. Hardwood floors throughout! Open kitchen layout with stainless appliances, beautiful cabinets and granite is open to the large dining room which can extend into the family room for tons of seating. Kitchen storage includes two pantries, including a charming walk-in one, first floor laundry, lots of gathering spaces, and so many bedrooms! One large one on the main level, which has been used as a library. Go up the beautiful staircase to the 45' hallway and find 4 more including huge master suite, and up to two in the basement! The basement is a showstopper - with great bar and a secret media room hidden behind a bookcase!!! A full bath, bedroom with egress and large closet with built-in safe too. Also a large storage room with shelving. And we can't forget one of the most wonderful features -- a gorgeous wraparound screened porch with west views - perfect for watching the summer sunsets and accessible from the living room, foyer and family room- swoon!!! About 4000 square feet without the porches or stunning basement. The yard is so private with mature plantings - it feels like a secret garden. There's no equal out there - hurry!!


Her Şey Bir Merhaba ile Başlar is an openly licensed, intermediate level Turkish curriculum developed by Dr. Jeannette Okur. The Her Şey Bir Merhaba ile Başlar textbook and WordPress/H5P site are focused on developing Intercultural Communicative Competence. The four units invite learners to engage with culturally rich print, audio and video texts and use the target language to investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship between contemporary Turks’ socio-cultural practices, products and perspectives. All materials in this Open Educational Resource (OER) are freely available online under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license to any university or individuals who wish to use or adapt them.
This Her Şey Bir Merhaba ile Başlar WordPress site, which accompanies the textbook (https://www.coerll.utexas.edu/coerll/projects/merhaba) and Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHyPBVzLiIwUFgXfxxkcvA) houses a variety of auto-correct exercises built in H5P that give students immediate feedback on their usage of vocabulary and grammatical items introduced in the textbook.
- Word/sentence dictation exercises train aural recognition and discrete listening skills, as well as pronunciation and spelling skills, and aid learners in memorizing vocabulary.
- Other online vocabulary exercises involve listening for and using new vocabulary in conversational context.
- Many grammar-focused exercises also involve listening for discrete items, ie. usage of the new grammatical items, and as such, offer learners guided listening, reading and writing practice.
Her Şey Bir Merhaba ile Başlar was developed by Dr. Okur at the University of Texas at Austin and published by the Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL) under the U.S. Department of Education Title VI Grant #P229A180003, with additional support from the UT Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services and the UT Center for Middle Eastern Studies.


Sarva Mangala Mangalye, Shive Sarvartha Saadhike, Sharanye Trayambike Gauri, Narayani Namostute
Durga Divyai Namaha! Namaste and Welcome to Devi Durga. This site is a humble offering at the lotus feet of goddess Durga, the Cosmic Shakti which pervades and sustains our very existence.
Introductions require words and on a topic as eternal as Devi Durga, who existed even before the advent of language, then what can one say? All I can do sitting at the edge of my thoughts is humbly chant Aum HRIM Durga Divyai Namaha.
The ancient vedic texts of Sanaatana Dharma (the eternal way) commonly referred to as Hinduism, clearly state that Bramhan (what we call GOD, the Absolute) radiates in all of existence as:
- Nirgun (formless without qualities) and
- Sagun (with form or qualities e.g. earth, fire, water, air, ether)
The Sagun Bramhan can be male/female/or both. In the masculine form (Purush) he is known as Shiva, Vishnu, Bramha and so forth. In the Feminine form (Prakriti) she is DEVI (Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati etc.) Know however, that the sun and its radiance are one and so too is the Nirgun and the Sagun aspects of Bramhan.
To even begin to understand and state the greatness and glory of the divine mother Durga is a challenge. But with an open heart and a humble attitude the great secrets of the Devi can be revealed, propelling us along the path to enlightenment and self realisation.
On this site you will find insightful information on Devi Durga, and her avatar's as Goddess Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kali, Ganga and others. You can download a free eBook with the shlokas of Durga Devi; you can watch videos and chant along the sacred hymns of the Goddesses.
There is an image Gallery and articles relating to Devi maa Durga. The Durga Pooja section provides content on how to make and offer the Durga Dhar, the Navaratri, Nav Durga and other related topics. Many of the stotras, chalisa, mantra's, Kavach and artis are transliterated and available in english translation to make your experience on Devi Durga simply inspiring and divine.
I do hope you enjoy the contents of Devi Durga and please feel free to send any articles, pictures, comments and suggestions as to how the site can be improved to me. You can do this here.
RELIGIOUS EVENTS 2014
Makar Sakranti -Jan 14
Guru Poornima - July 12
(Please consult your pundit in your country for specific dates)
Visit the Sacred Hymns section for Shlokas, Chalisas, Mantras, Aartis and more Literary works.


God's Promise: I Am with You
2018–2019 Horizons Bible study
By Amy Poling Sutherlun with Suggestions for
Leaders by Brenda Bertrand
The 2018—2019 PW/Horizons Bible study, God’s Promise: I Am with You, takes readers on a journey through scripture to consider circumstances in whichGod articulated God’s promise of presence. This study does not delve deeply into manifestations of God’s presence but rather on God’s actual articulation of God’s promise. We will see anew that God offered these words of profound comfort and commitment to individuals and communities from the time of the patriarchs to that of the prophets; from the judges tothe kings; before, during, and after the exile; into the New Testament and beyond, to the end of the age.
About the Author
Amy Poling Sutherlun grew up in Texas and New Mexico the middle child of a sixth-generation pastor. She briefly bucked the family ministry tradition by earning a master’s degree in education in Austin College and teaching school in intercity Dallas for two years. However, amy also did mission work in Malawi and served churches in Texas and Oklahoma before ultimately heading to Princeton Theological Seminary. Ordained pastoral ministry led her first to Huntington, West Virginia, then to San Marcos, Texas, where she currently co-pastors First Presbyterian Church. Her passion in ministry is exploring and witnessing the intersection between people’s stories and the unfolding story of God’s work in the world.


Open House WorldwideLet’s think about our cities
Open House Worldwide is a non-profit organization that brings together a group of more than 45 organizations dedicated to creating events about architecture and design. Founded in London in 1992, it aims to foster a better understanding of architecture outside the profession, bringing citizens closer to their city.
As the founding house of the Open House event, the graphic legacy of Open House Worldwide was limited to the presence of the logo at the footer of partner events. In the network, several graphical approaches to “O” and the concept of “Open” were in use.
The briefing required an identity for everyone, and that everyone could use. A system that would enhance the organic growth of the brand and invitingly communicate diversity and clarity.
A voice contained in forms, a library of letters. To democratize access to the identity, we created a source, available in an online repository, where all members of the network are invited to use and contribute. Open House Sans Display is an uppercase font where the connections between the letter elements explore the idea of connection and network. As a starting point, we use an Open Source font so that the customization exercise is also democratic and not just for typographers.
To allow organic growth and to serve future editions and events, a library of assets was created. This had as its starting point the idea of craftsmanship and patchwork, something made by several hands, and results in a set of identity components, such as grid, colors, textures, and shapes
In 2020, and due to the changes caused by Covid-19, it was necessary to redefine the network's approach. Both the relationship with partners, and the way they communicated to new audiences. It was necessary to find a way to communicate this brand repositioning and at the same time becoming more collaborative and active. The festival marked this beginning and took place for 48 consecutive hours, on the 14th and 15th of November.


For generations, the Dukes of Morn have guarded the sunlit lands against the brutal Nightsiders who live in eternal darkness, beyond the Shadowline Mountains. Exiled from eternal Day, the Nightsiders will do anything to reclaim the lands they consider their own. And during the brief, dark winter in Morn, the mountain passes swarm with raiders. Only a strong duke can hold back the Night. But Morn’s duke is weak… and his sons have recently died.
Asta Arvaker is the duke’s only surviving child. Once overlooked as a bastard, she is now the most eligible bride in the realm. Ambitious lords on both sides of the Shadowline scheme to use her for their own ends. But Asta has no wish to share her throne with any man.
When her father is betrayed and her claim challenged, Asta must take her destiny into her own hands. And for that, she must seek an alliance with Morn’s greatest enemy, in the frozen lands east of the sun.


Original Line Drawing by: Gillian D. Kemper
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Alfred Tennyson Rudyard Kipling
Available for public or private performances.
The Live Bard,
During the span of human existence prior to the advent of the printing press, storytellers wandered Eurasia, recounting the fables of vengeful gods, or the heroic sagas and hapless yarns of mortal human beings.
It was through these itinerant performers, or “bards,” that ancient or medieval communities could learn of the legends of their age: The caprice of deities on Mount Olympus, the exploits of the Trojan Wars, or, as the centuries progressed, the epic poems of Beowulf or Siegfried, and the gallantry of King Arthur's knights.
As wandering entertainers, bards had knowledge of cities and lands that rural folk, bound to the soil, could never hope to experience. Accordingly, a bard was welcomed by villagers as a novelty; he was both a provider of news and a purveyor of dreams, and his historical or mythological accounts offered momentary escape from the daily routine of mundane existence.
It is in this spirit that the Live Bard travels about today, reciting dramatic tales that appeal to all ages. People from all walks of life still enjoy live performances of narrative verse, those chronicles of real or imaginary events that often utilize the prosodic tools of meter and rhyme to convey their captivating tales.
We hope to see you soon.


Dance Element Studios Concert 2022
Dance Element Studios Concert 2022! ✨✨
We are so excited to announcment the theme of our annual concert this year…
“Once Upon A Time”
Our concert setting is a library where each dance will open and explore a book and take you on the adventure with them!! 📚📖
Please check your emails for further details. Any questions, please get in touch!
0479 087 581
We are so excited to put on an amazing concert this year and showcase all our students’ talent and hard work!!


So here's the list of my options
Onyx (A Lux Novel) - By Jennifer L. Armentrout
Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…
Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I’ve sworn him off, even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But we’ve got bigger problems.
Something worse than the Arum has come to town…
The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And there's this new boy in school who’s got a secret of his own. He knows what’s happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him. Like that's possible. Against all common sense, I'm falling for Daemon. Hard.
But then everything changes…
I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. And I have to tell Daemon, even though I know he’s never going to stop searching until he gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?
No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies…
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.
Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.
Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and the secrets of her heart.
Origin - By Jessica Khoury
Pia has grown up in a secret laboratory hidden deep in the Amazon rain forest. She was raised by a team of scientists who have created her to be the start of a new immortal race. But on the night of her seventeenth birthday, Pia discovers a hole in the electric fence that surrounds her sterile home--and sneaks outside the compound for the first time in her life.
Free in the jungle, Pia meets Eio, a boy from a nearby village. Together, they embark on a race against time to discover the truth about Pia's origin--a truth with deadly consequences that will change their lives forever.
Origin is a beautifully told, shocking new way to look at an age-old desire: to live forever, no matter the cost.
They all sound AMAZING!!! So what cha think guys??? What should I read next???


Photos app in Windows 10 has many additional features like the ability to edit photos and videos. The app includes a video editor for basic editing and creating videos with music, text and animation effects.
The Video Editor in Photos app comes in handy when you need to quickly join videos together. This is a useful feature which helps you to edit videos using an inbuilt app in Windows, if you don’t have access to any proprietary app.
Merging Videos Using The Photos app
The detailed steps to merge or join videos using the Photos app are given below.
The video editor is a part of the Photos app. You can open it by clicking on
Video Editor in the Photos app. The Video Editor can also be opened separately.
To open the Video Editor app, go to the Start Menu Search box by pressing the Windows + S shortcut and then type Video Editor.
Click on the New Video Project Button.
The Video Editor would ask you for a name for the Combined video you are going to create. Give it a name and click on OK.
Click on the Add button in the Project Library to add the videos which you want to combine together. After clicking on Add button select This PC and navigate to the video file on your computer.
Add all the videos to the Project Library, which you want to combine.
After adding the videos, right click on the thumbnail of the video which you want at the beginning of your combined video.
Then click on the Place in the storyboard option. Alternatively, You can directly drag the video to the storyboard.
Similarly, add the second video to the storyboard.
After adding your videos to the storyboard you can control the volume of the individual video by clicking on the speaker icon in the lower right corner of its thumbnail.
You can mute the audio of any video by clicking twice on the speaker icon.
You can preview your Final video before combining it, by clicking on the Play button in the Video Player. Finally, click on the Finish Video button in the top right corner to combine the videos.
This will open the Export dialog which also lets you select the quality of the video. Click on the Export button and choose the Save location and Click on Export.
The video Editor may take some time to render the final video, depending on the length of your videos.
If you want to add Background music or replace the audio in your Combined video then you can follow the link given below for detailed steps.


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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks is a global religious leader, philosopher, author and moral voice for our time. A frequent contributor to radio, television and the press both in Britain and around the world, he has been described by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as “truly a towering figure in the intellectual life… [who] relates the insights of religion to the modern world and retells the story of faith in a compelling way.”
Born in London in 1948, Rabbi Sacks obtained first class honours in philosophy at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, before pursuing postgraduate studies at New College, Oxford and gaining his Ph.D from King’s College London in 1981. He received rabbinic ordination from Jews’ College in London and Yeshiva Etz Chaim in Israel.
Rabbi Sacks was appointed to serve as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth in September 1991, stepping down from office after 22 years in September 2013. He was only the sixth incumbent since the role was formalized in 1845.
A visiting professor at several universities in Britain, the United States and Israel, Rabbi Sacks is currently Visiting Professor of Theology at Kings’ College London. He holds 16 honorary degrees, including a Doctor of Divinity conferred to mark his first ten years in office as Chief Rabbi, by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey.
In recognition of his work, Rabbi Sacks has been awarded several international awards, including the Jerusalem Prize in 1995 for his contribution to diaspora Jewish life and The Ladislaus Laszt Ecumenical and Social Concern Award from Ben Gurion University in Israel in 2011. He was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 2005 and made a Life Peer, taking his seat in the House of Lords in October 2009.
The author of 24 books, Rabbi Sacks has published commentaries to the daily Jewish prayer Book (siddur) and has completed commentaries to the Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Pesach festival prayer books (machzorim) to date. His most recent secular book – The Great Partnership: God, Science and the Search for Meaning – was published in July 2011 and was shortlisted for the National Jewish Book Awards in 2012. A number of his books have won literary awards, including the Grawemeyer Prize for Religion in 2004 for The Dignity of Difference, and a National Jewish Book Award in 2000 for A Letter in the Scroll. Covenant & Conversation: Genesis was also awarded a National Jewish Book Award in 2009. His Covenant & Conversation commentaries to the weekly Torah portion are read by thousands of people in Jewish communities around the world.
Rabbi Sacks has been married to Elaine since 1970. Together, they have three children – Joshua, Dina and Gila – and several grandchildren.


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The Color of the Word by David Ouimet
Rapporteur: Şevval Baştan
As an artist, you have the unique privilege of being able to both write the texts and create the illustrations for your books. However, when collaborating with other authors on a joint book project, how do you ensure that there is a balance between their imagination and your own? What factors do you consider when working on such projects?
I've had the unique experience of directly communicating with the authors I have collaborated with - a rare experience in today's publishing world, where most authors and illustrators seldom interact. In most cases, this detachment is often considered good protocol, especially for the emotional well-being of picture book editors. When a stubborn illustrator or writer disregards the boundaries of their roles, things can get pretty ugly. I have been blessed to have consistently worked with exceptional collaborators. In terms of my approach to illustrating, it boils down to one word: illumination. I firmly believe that the ultimate goal of an illustrator is to shine a light on the words. This light can create a shadow of the object but should never be a mere mirror. Many starting illustrators make the mistake of simply illustrating what has been written, rather than making the text clearer, or in some instances, inviting deeper contemplation. As I mentioned, I have had the fortune of working with collaborators who I have respect for as writers, and, more importantly, for working with publishers who allow that dialogue to take place.
Most of your readers are adults, but "I Go Quiet" and "I Get Loud" belong to the category of children's books. What do you consider while creating a character that children can relate to?
Picture books resonate with adults as much as they do with children, and are slowly being recognized as a form of literature for everyone, regardless of age. While the notion of an intended age range for children's books is primarily a marketing component, it is critical to craft characters that children can genuinely relate to. Many authors, in my view, tend to oversimplify the emotional depth of their young audience. Even though children may not fully comprehend all of their feelings, I believe they inherently recognize truth and honesty. I am very interested in finding that balance between complexity and compassion in a character. Ultimately, a character must demonstrate a truthfulness, especially when dealing with difficult moments. A child understands what love is, what pain is, and that the world contains an equal measure of both. I believe it is an author's responsibility to their readers to be sincere with that reality.
I've noticed that digital illustrators often lose touch with traditional mediums like pen and paper. What is your approach to traditional styles and materials?
While the first five books I illustrated relied solely on traditional methods without any digital tools, I've recently embraced the use of an iPad drawing program called Procreate in my creative process. This transition has been incredibly liberating, allowing me to work beyond the confines of the studio. For the past few books, I've adopted a hybrid technique that combines both traditional and digital methods. I initiate the process by sketching the composition and conceptual work using pencil and paper. Subsequently, I scan these images into my iPad and digitally develop the color palette. The next step involves printing these digital creations onto large sheets of watercolor paper. Finally, I complete the artwork by adding final values and highlights using paint and colored pencils. While this may not be the most efficient working method, it proved successful in the creation of both "I Go Quiet" and "I Get Loud."
While your book "I Go Quiet" deals with darkness and mystery, your other book "I Get Loud" covers the topic of migration and has a more hopeful tone. As an author of children's books, what was it like for you to write about emotional dilemmas that are often difficult to articulate to children?
The process of bringing "I Go Quiet" to life was a lengthy and challenging journey, particularly in finding the best way to convey around isolation without pushing the reader away. My breakthrough came with the realization of how visual spaces could be used to reflect the anxieties of the very frightened little girl at the center of the story. In contrast, the creation of "I Get Loud" was a much easier book to make. The darkness in this book revolves around the external struggles the protagonist must overcome. The internal struggles depicted in the first book served as a foundation, giving the character the hope and strength she carries into the second installment.
What makes your books different from bedtime stories?
The best bedtime stories wrap the reader in the comfort of the story, and I believe that a book has the capacity to offer a haven of calm and security. I also have a strong belief that a book should be a place where a child is able to safely encounter uncomfortable truths. My recent works lean decidedly towards this second type of book. I aim to initiate a discussion, to encourage reflection. The certain alertness of mind that I ask of my readers is not particularly compatible with a good nights sleep.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, many artists and writers found inspiration despite the challenges. How did that time affect you and your work?
It really had minimal impact on my work as I had been concentrating on writing and illustrating over the pandemic, actives that thrive in solitude. I consider myself fortunate not to be dependent on being in the same room as others to be creative. The pandemic was a devastating time for so many performing artists and filmmakers, not to mention children and students who were deprived of social interaction during its worst phases. The significant challenge for me was the book promotion of "I Get Loud" as it was published in the summer of 2021. Despite managing a tour of the UK for school visits and a few bookstore events, the process was not without hurtles. I had to undergo Covid tests every 48 hours, and a few events were canceled in schools due to outbreaks. Regardless, being the first author to visit most of these schools since the pandemic began made the experience truly unforgettable.
Nowadays, there are contrasting opinions on whether people should only focus on the field they work in or broaden their horizons by exploring different disciplines. In your book, "I Go Quiet," you draw on musical associations inspired by your background in music. Returning to the initial question, how do you think one can achieve a balance between these different approaches? Furthermore, what are the advantages and disadvantages of moving back and forth between various fields of art and interests?
The exploration of different disciplines is crucial for any artist, but mastering each requires a deep commitment and understanding to integrate it effectively into one's creative toolkit. It's essential to recognize that merely digging a hole and planting a seed does not make one a gardener. After 40 years of bumbling along the creative landscape between art, writing, and music, I've found a balance, allowing me to claim to be an adequate gardener. These disciplines can inform and enrich one another, given their shared growth over time. However, the challenge lies in managing their often simultaneous and demanding needs. As an artist, I do believe in the interchangeability of mediums. A light touch of a piano key can express the same emotion as the gentle stroke of a paintbrush.
My next question is about hoodie-birds. How did these mysterious creatures come to be? Can you share their story with us?
They remain as much of a mystery to me as they are to my readers. I have a lifelong habit of napkin sketching when dining at restaurants, and it usually involves one of two creatures: hoodie-birds or slightly thuggish-looking rabbits. Hoodie-birds, in particular, became a perfect subject for my street art—they are quick to paint, easy to spot, and distinctive.
One of the most common questions from my readers is about the symbolism behind the hoodie-birds. I can't answer that as I never want to deprive my readers of discovering their own symbolism in my work. In the visual arts, so much is smothered in unnecessary definition, and putting the mysterious or unexplainable into a neat little box is something I consciously avoid.
I feel a cinematic approach in your illustrations, which makes me think of cinema. Can you name three directors that inspire and influence your art?
Film has always been a great interest for me; leading me to pursue a degree in Filmmaking and work for many years in the New York film industry. Three film directors who have made the most impact on my picture books; Jacques Tati for his musicality of the visual world, and his sweeping choreography of every single frame. Andrei Tarkovsky, for his unorthodox use of composition, and understanding of the language of architectural spaces. And Finally, Hayao Miyazaki. I admire his remarkable ability to seamlessly weave storytelling and painting into a cohesive whole, inspiring my own approach to creating narratives through both words and images.
How is your relationship with your publishers and distributors?
My relationship with publishers and distributors varies from country to country. I share a close bond with my primary publisher, Canongate Books in the UK. With some publishers, I've never had direct conversations, while others are more hands-on. Personally, I find great enjoyment in fostering a collaborative relationship, where discussions about nuances of translation, appropriate format, and even marketing can evolve into meaningful conversations.
You come across different types of readers. Which ones do you find most exciting? What are your expectations from your readers?
I approach my readers with few expectations. I don't create books for a wide readership, and I'm aware that some gatekeepers, including parents and teachers, may hold unconventional views—believing themes of mental illness, depression, and isolation are inappropriate for children, for instance. I maintain a realistic perspective on my expectations. However, the impact of my books has exceeded any expectations I had, and the transformation in my life following the publication of "I Go Quiet" has been inexplicable. Initially anticipating a small readership in the U.K, the book has been fortuitously published worldwide. It has become a bridge to a realm of happiness, love, and gratitude that I could never have imagined for myself. The journey has been surreal and immensely fulfilling on a personal level.
Finally, do you think today's writers will be able to leave lasting works? Among your contemporaries, whose books do you think will still be read a hundred years from now (a hundred might be too many, let's say 50)?
Certain picture books that I cherished as a child still hold an enduring magic, such as "The Giving Tree" and "Where the Wild Things Are." These timeless works, published over 60 years ago, show no signs of losing their power, and it's conceivable that they will continue to be read a century from now. Contemporary picture book creators like Peter Sis and Shaun Tan are contributing to this enduring canon of children's literature. The journey of gaining popularity for a title can be gradual, as seen in the case of Shaun Tan, whose recognition in North America was a slow build, but he is now revered as one of the most prominent contemporary picture book creators. I believe there are numerous authors and books yet to surface. "A Full Circle" by the artist and poet Namrita Bachchan is a prime example. This gem of a book, with its multifaceted layers—serving as a bedtime story, an ode to motherhood, and a mantra in uncertain times—strikes a perfect balance of art and poetry. While it may not have found its readership yet, I am confident that once discovered, it will be read for ages.
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Justin Childers wrote about a question he received from a missionary candidate on his blog:
"Lisa is packing and preparing for this trip [to be a missionary in Russia] and sent me an e-mail with this question: "I'm still wresting with book choices. If you only had five non-scholarly/non-commentary books with you during the next three years what would you choose?"
He has one assumption:
Assume that you have access to the ESV Study Bible online and all Piper books online (in other words, don't include these in your list).
Here is my list of non-scholarly/non-commentary books I would take:
1. The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes This is a refreshing and encouraging read when tempted to be discouraged in ministry. It is a great delight to remember that "A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench" (Matt 12:20).
2. The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges I go back to this book regularly when I am tempted to think that my acceptance before God is based on my works. This was such a category shifting book for me when I first read it that I find great delight in just browsing its pages.
3. To the Golden Shore (Biography of Adoniram Judson) by Courtney Anderson When I was in seminary, I would sneak down into the basement of the building and pick out an old copy of this book off the shelf when I started to lose my focus. The story is amazing and faith-building. I was moved every time I read it.
4. Knowing God by J.I. Packer The chapter "Sons of God" (chapter 19) is worth the price of this book- but every chapter is wonderful! This might be the one book I would choose if I could only choose one.
5. The Cross of Christ by John Stott I am listening to "The Cross of Christ" on my ipod as I work out and it is reminding me how weighty and helpful Stott's work is. It is not only encouraging, but it would serve as a helpful reference as well.


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This annual tri-city neighborhood conference, hosted in partnership by the City of Rowlett, Garland & Plano, brings together residents, community leaders, and city officials. The Summit is an exciting time to convene and gather thoughts that help us strengthen neighborhood livability by cultivating and maintaining strong relationships that build a sense of community and improve wellbeing.
This year’s keynote speaker, Alan Mallach, is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Community Progress in Washington DC, and a lecturer in the graduate city planning program at Pratt Institute in New York. The author of The Divided City: Poverty and Prosperity in Urban America, he is widely known for his research, advocacy and engagement with the challenges of urban and suburban neighborhoods around the United States.
Also don’t miss our annual Pre-Summit Mixer & Garland Neighborhood Award Ceremony to be held Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Winners of this year’s Neighborhood Awards will be announced.
Register today at GarlandNeighborhoods.org
The Garland City Council holds its Work Session at 6 p.m. on Mondays preceding Tuesday City Council meetings. Check the agenda for the link.
The Garland City Council holds its Regular Session at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Check the agenda for the link.
Little Art Explorers
The Garland Plan Commission typically holds its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Check the agenda for the link.
Children ages 18 months – 3 years can get moving with Miss Morgan!
Yoga @ the Library
The November Library Board meeting has been cancelled.
The Garland Board of Adjustment meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month.
Book Discussion of There There by Tommy Orange
Cozy up in your jammies and join Miss Malia for bedtime stories, songs, and rhymes the whole family can enjoy.
The Garland Community Multicultural Commission meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Check the agenda for the link.
Join Deputy Mayor Pro Tem B.J. Williams for a Town Hall meeting. Topics will include a streets update highlighting District 4 projects and an opportunity to provide your input on the Greenbelt Parkway property project.
Learn basic breathing and stress release techniques from a professional yoga instructor!
Knit or crochet 7 x 9 inch sections and earn community service hours.
Get your motor running! Design an air racer with an electric project motor and propeller.
The Garland Plan Commission holds its Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Check the agenda for the link.
Rockwall Ballet Company and CK Studio present this holiday classic at the Granville Arts Center!
Presented by the Preservation Society of Spring Creek Forest.


6. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
Books were her home when she was somewhere strange - familiar voices, friends that never quarrelled with her, clever, powerful friends, daring and knowledgeable, tried and tested adventurers who had travelled far and wide.
Of all the books I probably wouldn't have read if I hadn't been a children's librarian, Inkheart
has to be pretty high up on the list of my favourites. It's not only a gloriously old-fashioned, complex and engaging children's fantasy (in the best possible way, and beautifully written - or, very well translated, since I'm unable to read German), it's an exercise in pure bibliophilia. Inkheart
is about book-loving Meggie, her book-binder (or book doctor) father, Mo, her great Aunt Elinor (a book collector who verges on bibliomania), an author and a number of escaped book characters. It's a genuine fantasy novel, but the only magic in it is the power of books and words, of printed paper pages, and reading, and writing - and reading aloud. And about the power, danger and addictiveness of stories and the imagination, of the contrast between fantasy and reality. It's also about the way that stories and characters have a life of their own that can't truly be owned by anybody, even their creators.
The hardback copy I first read (published by Chicken House) was lovely
- covers, paper quality, typesetting, everything. A lot of thought went into having not just the cover art (which is nice, but not the thing here) but the whole feel
of the book match the theme of it, of getting completely lost in a story. (Actually, I'm thinking now, given how much of it is also about loving the sheer physicality of books - the covers, the paper, their presence
in the house, under the pillow, everywhere - it's a little ironic to think how many people are going to read an e-book version of this. That's not a criticism... just a passing thought.)
My only regret is that I couldn't have read it when I was 10 or 12 or so. On the other hand, whether I'd have ever been able to emerge again is a good question, so perhaps it's as well. It is, however, very much one of those books that is a worthwhile read at any age. (Stories have their own shape, and sometimes that shape is a children's novel. That doesn't automatically make it not worth reading by adults.)( Books are like flypapers )Credits: textures by tiger_tyger


Lies Beneath (Lies Beneath #1) by Anne Greenwood Brown
Release Date: June 12, 2012Publisher: Delacourt Books for Young Readers
Buy The Book: Amazon
Calder White lives in the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior, the only brother in a family of murderous mermaids. To survive, Calder and his sisters prey on humans, killing them to absorb their energy. But this summer the underwater clan targets Jason Hancock out of pure revenge. They blame Hancock for their mother's death and have been waiting a long time for him to return to his family's homestead on the lake. Hancock has a fear of water, so to lure him in, Calder sets out to seduce Hancock's daughter, Lily. Easy enough—especially as Calder has lots of practice using his irresistable good looks and charm on ususpecting girls. Only this time Calder screws everything up: he falls for Lily—just as Lily starts to suspect that there's more to the monsters-in-the-lake legends than she ever imagined. And just as his sisters are losing patience with him.
I have always been fascinated by mermaid tales. I blame this on Disney's the Little Mermaid which totally enchanted me. This is my first mermaid book, and I am completely hooked! Lies Beneath was unique, original and totally captivating!
I don't have a lot of mermaid books to compare this to, but it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. I guess I was expecting a more fun and light read ( again think Little Mermaid minus the singing) and was pleasantly surprised. This book was more dark, dramatic and full of intrigue and plot twists and turns. I got hooked immediately from the first few pages and the story totally sucked me in.
The story is told from Calder's point of view. A lot of time's, male POV's can be really hit or miss for me. They are either not manly enough, or way over the top. The author did a superb job of writing and it was perfectly done! The story itself was incredible! I was totally engrossed from the very beginning and could not put this book down until I finished it.
The character's really came to life for me! There were some I loved, others that scared me, and some that just made me cringe. And at times, okay if I'm being honest, pretty much the entire book, I wished a lovely mer-man would come for me! tee hee
All in all this I loved this one! It was perfectly done and I can't wait to read more about this story and the characters. There will be sequel right? Someone...please tell me there is a sequel! Anyone?!?!?


We have published many articles on the benefits of ILM e JAFAR and we have also discussed the parts of ‘News’ and ‘Practices’ in depth. It is hard to deny the reality of the ILM e JAFAR but in our society it has become a fashion to put a tag of ‘Haram’ on anything that is higher than the intelligence of the persons who claims to hold the authority to issue decree on any matter.
We are presenting here some references from the history to show the authenticity of ILM e JAFAR. Before giving references it will be better to mention the names of scholars along with their books in which they have proved the genuineness of Jafar. These scholars have done a great research on Jafr. The scholars belong to the main two sects of Islam.
|Imam Ahmed Raza Barelvi||Risala Fi Aljafr|
|Mansoor Ibne Halaj Baghdadi||Sir Al Israr|
|Mansoor Ibe Arabi||Behar Al Waquf ILM Al Haroof|
|Abu Al Khair Rabey||Nasus Al Anwar Harfia|
|Abdullah Qurtabi||Fasus Al Haroof|
|Mohiuddin Ibne Arabi||Qawaneen e Taqveen|
|Nasir Uddin Toosi||Israr e Jafr|
|Imam Ghazali||Zairjat o Ashraf Al Murrabaat|
|Imam Khomeini||Kashaf ul Akhbar|
|Tookhi Al Falqi||Sir Al Akhbar|
|Mukarram Ali Muazzam||Kashaf Al Maknoon|
|Umar Bin Al Faras Al Hawi||Qars Al Shams Fi Bayan Al Haroof|
|Abdul Aziz Purharvi||Muntaha Al Kamal|
|Nasir Uddin Al Toosi||Makhzan Al Haroof|
|Bayzeed Bastami||Haqaiq Al Yaqeen|
|Allama Zarqafi||Madaraj Al Barooj|
|Jamsheed Basri||Maani Al Aadad|
|Ahmed Bin Antaki||Yaqeen Min Al Haroof|
A book can be written only to give the names of scholars who have depicted the truthiness of Jafar. These scholars hold utmost authenticity in the history of Islam such as Imam Ghazali(ra). It is surprising to know that many scholars are giving Fatwa against ILM e JAFAR and are ignoring the writings of these greatest scholars of all times.
There is no doubt on the position of Abu Hamid Muhammad Bin Muhammad Al Toosi Al Ghazali ( Imam Ghazali) that he holds among Islamic Scholars. He died in 505 Hijri. Imam Yafeye elaborates the life events of Imam Ghazali in his famous book Mirrat ul Janan. In the third volume of the book on page number 177 he writes that Imam Ghazali holds great ranks and honour among the scholars of Ahle Sunnat. He is also known as ‘Hujjat Al Islam’. Imam Yafeye also writes that Imam Ghazali is the ocean of the knowledge and Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) also showed great pride of having Imam Ghazali to the Prophet Essa(a.s.) and Prophet Moosa(a.s.).
Similarly Allama Jalal uddin Siooti in his book Al Tanbeeh Be Mann Yabt Ullah Aala Ras Kul e Maah writes with the reference of Muhammad Bin Abdul Baqi Al Zarqai of his book Sharha Mawahib Le Denehi volume 1 that he has mentioned Imam Ghazali with great honour and praise. The similar wordings can also be fined in the book Hidayat Al Saada of Shahab Uddin Daulat Abadi. One can ask that if ILM e JAFAR was ‘Haram’ in Islam then why a great personality like Imam Ghazali spent a precious time of his life in proving the authenticity of it.
We now present a glimpse of ILM e JAFAR from the history. The term ‘JAFAR’ or ‘ JAFRA’ is associated with a goat baby when he reaches the age of four months and stops to take his mother milk.
Allama Kamal Uddin Dameri in his book Hayat Al Heywan volume 1 page 197 published from Egypt writes that ILM e JAFAR existed before the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and its presence has also mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah Al Araf from verse number 145 to 150 in which we find the connection of ILM e JAFAR with Prophet Moosa(a.s.) scriptures.
Allama Abbas Qummi Muhadis in his book Safina Al Bakhar volume 1 writes that it was Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) Who arranged to write the principles of ILM e JAFAR on a goat skin due to this reason it got fame by the name of ILM UL JAFAR.
Imam Musa Bin Jafar Al Kazim(a.s.) said that during the last days of the life of Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) He took Hazrat Ali(a.s.) to the mountain of Uhadd. Then according to the order of ALLAH(Wahi) the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) called the goats living in the mountain. Goats gathered around Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp). Hazrat Ali(a.s.) took a four month old goat and slaughtered it on the order of the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp). Hazarat Ali(a.s.) cleaned the skin of the goat. Then angel Jibraeil(a.s.) came with a pen and ink. The ink was not made from the materials of the earth. Jibraeil(a.s.) said that the writing on the skin goat with this ink will never be faded. The ink was of green colour. The angel Jibraeil(a.s.) conveyed the words from ALLAH to the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and then Prophet told Hazrat Ali(a.s.) to write these words. This was a special writing which paints the future of the world, the incidents that will happen to pious persons and the children (Syed / Sadaat) of Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and matters of the future governments.
Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) said that the articles in the book of Ilm e jafar were in the form of alphabets. Imam Hassan Mujtaba(a.s.) presented the words Alif, Baa , Seen Laam and till the final alphabet. He also said that from each alphabet a news word was extracted. The knowledge of ILM e JAFR that passed to the people was based on two alphabets. For reference see Kitab Al Akhtisas.
Imam Jaffer Sadiq(a.s.) also said that only Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and His successor (Wasi) can be masters of ILM e JAFAR. Ordinary people cannot attain mastery in this knowledge. He said that the book of jafr holds the entire knowledge related to every person’s life, death, grieves and happiness but in volume the book is short. Hazrat Ali(a.s.) was used to tie the book of Al jafar with Zulfiqar sword.
The book of jafar was written by the hands of Hazrat Ali(a.s.) and later Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) also wrote a copy of the book with his own hands. The book has been travelling from generation to generation in the family of ‘Syeds’/ ‘Sadaat’. The authenticity of the book of jafr has been recognised by the scholars of Sunni and Shia sects.
Ibne Khuldoon Maghrabi in the pretext of his history writes that Haroon bin Said Aajli narrated the sayings of Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) that the book of jafar gives the detail of future incidents specially to the future of Ahl e Bait(a.s.).
In the book Tareekh e Asar Jafri page 74 it is written that the book of jafar is with the family of Abdul Momin. On the other hand the Turkish emperor Saleem Usmani first claimed that the original book of jafr written by Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) was found in Egypt and the book is safe in his library. Traditions say that the original book of jafar is with Imam Mehdi(a.s.).
Ibne Khalkan in the book Tareekh Dakhyat Al Ayaan writes that the pupil of Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) Abu Musa Jabar Bin Hayyan wrote a book titled Kitab Al Jafar Al Aswad. The book contains the lectures and teachings of Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.). The book has thousand pages. Other evidence show that in this book Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) told the rules and methods of Chemistry to Jabar Bin Hayyan by using ILM ul HAROOF. Jabar Bin Hayyan is world famous for his esteemed position in the Chemistry.Two more books on ILM e JAFAR such as Jafar e Abiaz and Jafar e Ahmar are also associated with Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.).
ILM e JAFAR is a true knowledge. If a person who is obtaining answer does not make any mistake or does not force his personal ambitions in obtaining the answer then ILM e JAFAR always gives true answer.
Allama Abdullah Al Jazairi says that ILM e JAFAR gives more authentic answers than astrology and geomancy, in fact ILM e JAFAR is the living miracle of the Holy Quran. Allama Syed Jafar Behar Al Aloom Najfi said that if you want your answer in the manner of Holy Quran then you will get the answer from the verse of the Holy Qruan. For instance if you put a question that Who will put life to dead bones the answer will come from the verse of the Holy Quran that The ONE who is the creator of these bones.
In the future we will publish more articles on this topic.


A look at how social media is being used by political leaders across the Middle East and Asia.Posted APR 2010
A in-depth look at political activism on the Internet, focusing on how social media and Facebook in fast defining 21st Century politics as it becomes the tool of choice for political leaders seeking to influence and inform the public audience.
With approximately 1.5 Billion people adhering to the principles of Islam, one of today's burning questions, of great concern at home and across the West, is what impact will the use of the World Wide Web by Muslim leaders have on one-quarter of the world's population? There are 225 million Muslims already online today and with a compound annual growth rate of 30pct that Internet population is expected to swell to one billion by 2015.
This paper explores a guarantee of open access to the Internet - a policy to embolden emerging leaders in the Middle East and throughout the Muslim World to leverage social media as a tool to harness moderates, hasten reform and propel the region forward.


Character Sketches for the "Trial of Socrates" graphic novel.
The "Trail of Socrates" proceeds..
As production has begun for "the Trail of Socrates", so has developement of its main characters. As a historical fiction story, developing the characters must follow their historical likeness as closely as possibly. However, many of the references left behind are statues and busts, often glorified by Roman sculptors.
Furthermore, getting the architecture era appropriate is key to excecuting the artwork for this story. During the late (or is it early?) 4th century b.c., or 403 b.c., the arch was not used in Greek architecture. In fact, it hadn't been invented yet! Well, it had been known at the time, but it was The Romans, who learned the arch from the Etruscans, who really understood and developed it as an important load bearing feature for architecture. So in this story, you will see as close to accurate of 403 b.c. Greek architecture, clothing, weapons, and culture as I can get it without a degree in Classic Greek Culture.
Yep, just another day as an artist working on a historical fiction graphic novel.
A lot of the fun of this project is learning more about Ancient Greek culture. I've always been a big fan of Greek mythology as a young kid, and have day dreamed about the opportunity to one day actually draw Greek heroes and battles for a living. In my 20's I read a great book by Steven Pressfield called "the Tides of War", where I learned about Alcibiades, the famed Athenian general who lead Athens on a doomed expedition to invade Sicily. This provoked the ire of Sparta, which lead to the Pellopanesian war, and eventually (spoiler alert!) the defeat and death of Alcibiades at the hands of an assassin, Polemides. The blunder of Alcibiades lead to the defeat of Athens at large, and the instalment of the Thirty Tyrants by occupying Sparta, where the story of the "Trial of Socrates" picks up.
When the writer, Jave Galt, approached me about doing this story, I was immediately intrigued and excited to be the artist. So far, so good. Character sketches have been complete, and even some of the initial pages are being drawn out to create a brief video of the project to show off on Kickstarter (more on that later). For now, check out some of the cast of characters soon to be seen in "the Trial of Socrates".


In Defense of Forgotten Canadian Novelists
“Remembering Ralph Conner”
Commentator 14/7-8 July-August 1970.
A few weeks ago, I visited Winnipeg. It was not for the first time: I had driven past the city once before on my way along the Trans-Canada highway, and had explored Portage Avenue in search of a restaurant. And another time, I passed through the CPR’s Canadian, and stopped long into to peer into the old, derelict CPR hotel. This time, I flew in and stayed for a few days; and while there, I picked up the centennial issue of Mosaic which sums up a hundred years of Manitoba’s literary environment.
Mosaic is a quarterly established three years ago at the University of Manitoba. I am not one of its most faithful readers. University quarterlies were better 10 years ago, when there were fewer of them. Yet, the Manitoba Centennial issue of Mosaic should win some subscribers for the journal. It is well-designed, and contains an impressive roster of authors, all of whom have had something to do with Manitoba, whether by arranging to be born there, or by living there for a few, presumably formative, years.
One essay in the collection stood out. I had, I should explain, started at the beginning of the issue, as I generally do, and had read a brief, fascinating account of growing up on a Manitoba far by W. L. Morton, distinguished professor of Canadian history now at Trent University [in Peterborough] but formerly at the University of Manitoba. Essay number two was ‘Ralph Connor and the New Generation” by the present managing editor of the Brandon Sun, who, as it happens, is Ralph Connor’s --that is, Rev. Charles W. Gordon’s grandson, Charles Gordon. In the early years of the last century, Ralph Connor was probably Canada’s best-known author. Yet the tone of Gordon’s essay is defensive. He seems to think that his grandfather’s reputation needs defending from modern critics. That surprised me a little.
For, when I grew up on an Ontario farm and started school at the end of the Great Depression, the little library at our one-room school had a fair representation of Ralph Connor’s books on it shelves. There were also a number of tattered Connor volumes at home. I learned most of what I knew about the early Scottish settlements in Ontario from Glengarry School Days, and The Man from Glengarry. I went through the War of 1812 with Ralph Connor’s The Runner, which still turns up in second-hand bookstores. It was some years before I ceased seeing the Canadian west in terms of The Patrol of the Sundance Trail, or Corporal Cameron. Connor’s Canadian west antedated the west of the oil sands, potash and acres of wheat.
And while I was at it, I also read Jalna, by Mazo de la Roche, and Mabel Dunham’s The Trail of the Conestoga and Towards Sodom, and Marion Keith and Arthur Stringer. Thank Heaven I read them before I went to university; otherwise I would have learned that they were not worth reading, and I should have denied myself a great deal of pleasure.
Ralph Connor’s grandson makes one significant point in his essay, which he titles ‘Ralph Connor and the New Generation.” Open a volume of Ralph Connor, as I did a few years ago when I re-read The Man from Glengarry, now in McClelland and Stewart’s “New Canadian Library” series, and you become aware, not of a mere generation gap, but of a great gulf between the present, and Connor’s world. What separates us is mainly a matter of style. Style is the ephemeral medium which a writer must use to communicate, and unless he has the luck to have his novel prescribed as recommended reading in grade school, his style will date him within a decade or two. Connor’s style had dated him into oblivion.
Yet a good story dating to before WW II is still a good story. A competent script writer could still produce a fine TV special from Glengarry School Days. I suspect that somewhere, in the remote corners of Canada, Ralph Connor still has a few aficionados.


Originating in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Equatorial Africa, many Bantu peoples migrated to other Central African regions. Some wanted to escape wars of conquest and expansion. Others to expand their own families. And yet others to find more fertile lands and escape disease. After crossing the African continent in a toilsome march, one of the Bantu migration waves spread in the area of tropical forests and grasslands. These grasslands and forests stretched to the Congo River estuary and to the upper reaches of the Cunene, Cubango, Cuito and Kasai rivers. Among these groups were our African ancestors, who settled at some point in the late thirteenth or early fourteenth centuries in the coastal region that corresponds to what is now known as Angola. This area stretched along near the mouth of the Kwanza River to the coast outside of the Congo Brazzaville. They would bring their African magical and religious traditions with them. These Bantu communities gave rise to a series of small states that, in the course of time, were merged under a central authority. This was Monikongo.
The oral tradition of Monikongo, or the Bakongo, tells us different stories about the establishment of the kingdom. One says that nine of the nephews of Monikongo left and crossed the river to settle in the Zaire region. They settled much of the area south of the Congo river. They then distributed the lands among the nine nephews. To this day in Congo nine is considered a sacred number. By the time Monikongo reached a real legacy each would have sworn their loyalty to the King and his exploits in war and peace. It was said that Monikongo and his nephews had the most powerful sorcerers and only because of their powerful magic were able to control such a large portion of Africa.
From the late sixteenth century, slavery took many from West Africa to Cuba. Slaves were taken from Cameroon to the southern part of Angola. This included the areas as far as Mozambique on the southeast coast of Africa. Slaves would land in different parts of Cuba. Hundreds of Congolese, Ngola and Cabinda were placed on sugar, coffee and snuff plantations scattered through the island.
In witchcraft, the Bilongo Burukutela tradition, also known as salting, has its origins in the Congo Basin. Large numbers of slaves were brought to Cuba from this region. Therefore, a large number of the chants you will hear in Palo are made in a mixture of the Spanish and Kikongo languages. Other influences have further been introduced through their presence in Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas.
It wasn't until relatively recently, in the mid twentieth century, that Palo began to spread outside of the local Cuban communities. It is unknown today exactly how many practitioners of Palo exist, although in Cuba you are more likely to find practitioners in rural rather than city areas.


he Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo College Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Serifat Mojisola Asiru is six decades today.
Alhaja Dr. Mojisola Asiru, an Iseyin indigene was born on July 21, 1962. She attended Iseyin District Grammar School, Iseyin, Oyo where she graduated in 1981. She later bagged her degrees in Library Studies before capping it up with a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan. Dr. Mrs. S. M. Asiru joined the service of the then St. Andrew’s College of Education, Oyo (now Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo) some decades ago and rose through the ranks to become the College Librarian.
A respected academic, administrator, technocrat, responsible wife, mother, proud family woman and community leader, Dr. (Mrs.) Mojisola Asiru is happily married to Dr. T. A. Asiru and the marriage is blessed with upwardly mobile children.
The Ag. Provost, Dr. Nelson Aderemi Oyewo on behalf of the College Management Team heartily rejoices with the College Librarian, Dr. Mrs. Serifat Mojisola Asiru on the auspicious occasion of her birthday. According to the College helmsman, “Dr. Mrs. Serifat Mojisola Asiru is a team player. She is a dependable ally who is always committed to the duties assigned to her towards moving the College forward. As she attains 60, I pray she lives to celebrate more fruitful years in life Insha Allah”, he submitted.
Special Assistant on Media Matters to the Ag. Provost
21 July, 2022