From Educational Comics to Ghastly Delights: The Rise and Fall of EC Comics
Once upon a time, in the colorful world of comic books, a remarkable story unfolded. In 1947, a young man named William Gaines inherited the EC Comic chain when his father, M.C. Gaines, tragically perished in a boating accident. At that time, EC stood for Educational Comics, delighting readers with patriotic American history and Bible tales. However, William had a different vision in mind – he transformed EC into Entertaining Comics, marking a new era in the industry.
With his fresh perspective, William wasted no time in assembling a team of talented writers and artists. In 1950, EC launched seven thrilling titles, proclaiming it as a “new trend” in comics. Among these were three chilling horror comics: The Crypt of Terror, The Vault of Horror, and The Haunt of Fear. Each spine-tingling book featured a unique character who introduced the stories and shared their eerie musings. The Old Witch presided over The Haunt of Fear, The Vault Keeper ruled The Vault of Horror, and the Crypt Keeper managed The Crypt of Terror, which would later become known as Tales From the Crypt.
The horror comics were skillfully edited by the talented comic book artist and writer, Al Feldstein. Feldstein, in collaboration with Gaines, wove tales unlike anything readers had experienced before, taking horror to a whole new level. Revenge and retribution were recurring themes, and the graphic descriptions and vivid illustrations left no detail untouched. Axes swung, bodies were shredded, torn, and devoured, all depicted in vibrant, gory color. Werewolves and zombies oozed blood, and no demise was too grisly. Even the most lifeless characters found a way to rise and stalk.
In 1952, Feldstein embarked on adapting stories by the legendary Ray Bradbury. Unfortunately, they neglected to consult Bradbury beforehand. However, the author gracefully accepted the adaptations and reached a settlement where he received twenty-five dollars for each of his stories used by EC Comics.
Alas, not everyone was enamored with the macabre allure of these horror comics aimed at children. In 1954, Dr. Fredric Wertham’s book, “Seduction of the Innocent,” hit the shelves, linking comic books to the perceived rise in juvenile delinquency across America. The government swiftly turned its attention to the horror comic books, and William Gaines found himself testifying before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee to Investigate Juvenile Delinquency. During the hearing, Gaines faced a challenging moment when a comic cover depicting a man holding a woman’s severed head with an ax was presented as evidence. In an attempt to defend his creation, Gaines argued that the cover would be in poor taste if, for example, the severed head were held higher, with blood dripping from it. This response did not sit well with the committee, leading to the establishment of the Comics Code. The Code imposed strict regulations, even forbidding the use of words like “horror” and “terror,” dealing a devastating blow to EC’s New Trend. Consequently, within a short period, all horror comics were canceled.
Fortunately for William Gaines, his humorous comic, MAD, enjoyed immense popularity. By transitioning MAD into a magazine format, it could evade the constraints of the Comics Code. This strategic move allowed Gaines to bid farewell to the horror genre forever.
Yet, amidst the aftermath, a perplexing question remained unanswered: Why didn’t juvenile delinquency decline as expected?


During the summer of 2010 researchers from the University of Kentucky’s Vis Center imaged the Chad Gospels, an ancient manuscript from Lichfield Cathedral’s library that combines Irish and Anglo-Saxon heritage. It is similar to the Lindisfarne Gospels, which were written before the Chad Gospels, and the Book of Kells, which was written about 70 years after the Chad Gospels. Researchers chose this manuscript because it has been photographed multiple times since 1912. This collection of historical images presented the opportunity for researchers to explore organizing images diachronically, meaning the images are of different ages, and to track how the antiquity had changed over time.
The St. Chad Gospels, also known as the Lichfield or St. Teilo Gospels, are the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and some of Luke. The earliest recording of its whereabouts is in Wales: a note in the St Chad Gospels records the act of Gelhi trading his best horse for the manuscript and donating it to the altar of St Teilo at Lllandeilo Fawr (Wales). Because of the St Chad Gospels’ time in Wales, the manuscript contains the oldest surviving Old Welsh writing in its margins. How the St Chad Gospels returned to Lichfield is a mystery, but marginal evidence supports that it has been there since the early 11th century and perhaps before. A second volume, containing the remainder of the gospel texts, was lost sometime prior to the early 1670s. Some scholars believe it may have been lost during the British Civil War that lasted from 1640 to 1650.
The Chad Gospel represents one of the earliest decorated manuscripts of the Latin Vulgate New Testaments. The vibrant colors in the illuminations come from local organic pigments. In addition, the manuscripts are recognized for their detail. For instance, drawings of Celtic knots are separated by the width of only two pixels. Historians believe the monks created these images without a magnifying apparatus.
A facsimile version of the manuscript has never been published, so access to the manuscript has been limited. The project’s digital copy opens access to the manuscript for scholarship. In addition, the multi-spectral images deliver information about the manuscript that is invisible to the naked eye, so scholars may gain more from the digital version than the actual manuscript.
A complete digital version of the manuscript can be viewed at infoforest.vis.uky.edu, which contains every available version of each page, showing how the pages have changed over time. Other versions of the manuscript, as well as the code used to produce them, can all be found on the Resources page.


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The Desert Pilgrim
En Route to Mysticism and Miracles
by Mary Swander
- Release date: June 29, 2004
- ISBN: 9780142196304 (0142196304)
- Language: english
- Genres: memoir, spirituality
- Format: paperback, 352 pages
- Author: Mary Swander
- Publisher: Penguin Books
About The Book
In this exquisite memoir, critically acclaimed writer Mary Swander recounts her extraordinary trek from suffering to emotional, physical, and spiritual recovery. After a car accident left her almost completely paralyzed and in chronic pain with no medical cure in sight, Swander�a lapsed Catholic, without any family to speak of�headed for New Mexico in search of the alternative medicine that the region is known for. Amid the stark beauty of the desert, she meets two unusual healers: Father Sergei, a Russian Orthodox monk who helps restore her faith, and Lu, a curandera, whose herbal remedies help restore her body. Using her own transcendent experiences, Swander weaves an investigation into the history of healing and such mystics as Teresa of Avila, St. Francis of Assisi, and Hildegard of Bingen. Beautifully written, The Desert Pilgrim shows readers how to restore their faith in the modern world� and how to believe in miracles again.
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Art Incorporated: The Story of Contemporary Art : Julian Stallabrass : 9780192801654


B.A. Music, Binghamton University
M.F.A Theatre Performance, Arizona State University
Chelsea is Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, President of the Association of Theatre Movement Educators, and a founder of Theatrical Intimacy Education (www.theatricalintimacyed.com). She has developed a comprehensive approach for actors, directors, and choreographers to efficiently, effectively, and ethically stage theatrical intimacy, nudity, and sexual violence. In addition to theatrical intimacy, she specializes in devised work, physical theatre, clown, stage combat, mask, and traditional theatre movement methods. Her book, Staging Sex: A handbook for rehearsing and directing intimacy on stage and screen, is expected in December 2019 from Routledge Publishing. www.chelseapace.com.
Staging Sex lays out a comprehensive, practical solution for staging intimacy, nudity, and sexual violence. This book takes theatre practitioners step-by-step through the best practices, tools, and techniques for effective theatrical intimacy. After an overview of the challenges directors staging theatrical intimacy, Staging Sex offers practical solutions and exercises to practice putting the solutions into practice. The book offers a system for establishing and discussing boundaries and efficient and effective language for staging intimacy and sexual violence.


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Meet Kathryn Knight, author of "Gull Harbor," and "Silver Lake."
When Claire Linden’s job sends her to the sleepy town of Gull Harbor, she never expects to encounter her ex-boyfriend. As a medium, the prospect of tackling a haunted house is less daunting than seeing Max Baron again. Throughout their passionate college relationship, he promised to love her forever. Then, without explanation, he abandoned her on graduation day.
Max never intended to break Claire's heart—a cruel ultimatum forced him to disappear from her life. While he's shocked to find her in Gull Harbor, he isn't surprised by the bitter resentment she feels for him...or the fiery attraction that remains between them.
Claire is determined to rid her temporary home of its aggressive ghost, but Max soon realizes she's facing a danger beyond the paranormal. When Claire risks everything to help a desperate spirit, Max must race to save her—before another tragedy tears them apart forever.
As a child, Kathryn Knight kept her parents on a constant quest to find enough reading material to last her through each week. An early fondness for books about horses later gave way to a lasting preference for both love stories and ghost stories; as a writer, the paranormal romance genre is a perfect fit. Silver Lake, a RomCon Reader’s Crown Award Finalist, was Kathryn’s first published novel, followed six months later by the 19-week bestseller Gull Harbor.


Before Green Gables
by Budge Wilson
by Budge Wilson
This prequel to Anne of Green Gables is a tale of my favorite wordy redheaded Canadian orphan before she came to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. Here's the 'official' description:
Here's what I thought:
A must-read for generations of book lovers. This remarkable, and heart-warming prequel to the classic Anne of Green Gables was specially authorized by L.M. Montgomery's heirs to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of the original novel.
Before Green Gables is the story of Anne Shirley's life before her arrival at Green Gables-a heartwarming tale of a precocious child whose lively imagination and relentless spirit help her to overcome difficult circumstances and of a young girl's ability to love, learn, and above all, dream.
Published in 1908, L. M. Montgomery's coming-of-age classic Anne of Green Gables has enchanted generations of readers, both children and adults. The story of the spunky red-haired orphan from Prince Edward Island is known to millions, and copies of the eight titles in the series have never gone out of print.
But when readers first meet Anne, she is eleven, and has just been sent from an orphanage to meet her new family. No one ever learned the events of Anne's life before she arrived at Green Gables.
For the millions of readers who devoured the Green Gables series, Before Green Gables is an irresistible treat; the account of how one of literature's most beloved heroines became the girl who captivated the world.
Here's what I thought:
Overall: LOVED IT
I really actually enjoyed this book, would recommend it to others, and might even read it again.
Emotional Toll: EXHAUSTING
I cried at least 5 times, at least once out loud. This shouldn't be a shocker to anyone who knows Anne. I was so dumb. I fell in love with her parents as they got ready to welcome their baby. I even KNEW what was going to happen next. Hello... she's an ORPHAN! This couldn't end well. And it didn't. Still, I cried. I cried each time Anne's heart broke, which you could take as a sign of a well-written book, or you could take as a warning to be emotionally stable when you pick it up to read. You could also conclude that I am a total sappy crybaby. That is also true. I kept reminding myself that what Anne doesn't know is that Gil is growing up too, right there on PE Island, and that she truly would be loved right- eventually.
Christian Viewpoint: MEH.
Because I understand that Anne comes to Green Gables "next door to a perfect heathen," I am willing to see her inaccurate thoughts about who God is as appropriate to the story. However, the children's ministry girl in me wanted to burst in to the story and let Anne know about the hope and friendship she could have in Christ... poor Anne is robbed of even that. It's too bad she couldn't have met a nice old lady who would pray with her or something. *sigh* but this is not that story. This is the sad stuff that built up to Anne being on a train to Avonlea. And that's good. (that's what I kept telling myself anyway)
Authenticity: PRACTICALLY PERFECT
I think that the author took great steps to make the story accurate to the books. However, because I am a BIG fan of the movies (don't be ashamed, David... you aren't alone), I had to take issue with the fact that what happens with Mrs. Hammond in the films does not match what happens in this book. That's really the only thing that really stood out to me. I loved this little Anne almost as much as I loved her when I first met her at the train depot with Matthew. I wanted to scoop her up and protect her, tell her about Jesus, and never make her lift a finger again. I loved all the mentions of words that she learned, and little things like her learning to use a bottle of ipecac, (foreshadowing clues, I suppose is what I mean to say here) that reminded me that I know this girl, that I know who she grows up to be, and that this was not a story of tragedy, but of hope!
In Conclusion: Don't worry, Halfmoon Girl. It's not too sad. It's just epically tragic, and dramatic... just like Anne herself. We know that she will eventually have Matthew, and Marilla, and Diana, and that she will have puffed sleeves, and win the Avery scholarship. We also know about Gil- so as long as we can keep that in sight, it's not so hard to keep yourself in check. We know that all these things have to happen for Anne to become the girl we know and love. There's hope right beneath the surface all along.
Just be sure to have tissues on hand.
So God has given both His promise and His oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. Jesus has already gone in there for us.


And yes, once again there is that special bonus CD. This year it's Basement Tapes No. 6! It features a big stack of hits from the show, including "Star Wars Cantina," "Insane And The Brain," "The Knuckle Song" and "Really Safe Sex." There are songs by Barnes & Barnes, Henry Phillips, Judy Tenuta and The Four Postmen.
And -- once again "Weird Al" Yankovic has given us a rare item from his private archives. This time it's the original 1981 version of "Yoda," which was a #1 hit on our Funny Five four years before Al re-recorded it for the Dare To Be Stupid album.
For the first time, the CD cover and the disc itself will be in full color, with a handy booklet replacing the separate flyer we've used in the past. The CD itself has more music than ever, with 23 tracks in all, and 70 minutes of playing time.
Though many record companies are phasing out tapes, Basement Tapes No. 6 is available on cassette.
If you're already a member, you don't have to wait until your membership runs out to get the new package. Renew now, and get the package with Basement Tapes No. 6 right away! Your membership will be extended one year beyond the original expiration date.
Renew by December 31, and get the 1998 package for the 1997 price of $17.95!
The book is entitled Heavy, Man: A Cruise Through The World Of The Blues. It's one of a series of guidebooks to different types of music to be published by Rhino Books, an affiliate of Rhino Records and the General Publishing Group. It will be published sometime in early 1998 -- the exact date was yet to be determined as the News went to press.
Heavy, Man will tell the story of how blues developed since its origin around 1900, with brief biographies of outstanding blues singers such as B. B. King, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters and Stevie Ray Vaughan, numerous record reviews and lots of photographs including reproductions of record labels from Dr. Demento's collection.
Though not overly serious, Heavy, Man is not a comedy book. Therefore, the author is being credited as Barry Hansen, Dr. Demento's real name. It was the only name he had at the time he began collecting and studying blues as a teenager, years before The Dr. Demento Show came into being. He learned a whole lot more about blues while earning a master's degree in Folk Music Studies at UCLA, and met many great bluesmen while working at one of Los Angeles' top folk music nightclubs, the Ash Grove.
Blues is more popular than ever today, and Dr. Demento/Barry Hansen hopes many Dr. Demento Show listeners and readers will come to enjoy blues as much as he does. But rest assured -- the radio show is not switching to blues. It will remain as weird and wacky as ever -- though the Doctor does plan to spin a few especially Demented blues records in celebration when the book comes out.
DODOO WAH: Live!
If you haven't yet gotten acquainted with the sharp but good- natured humor of this Gold Rush Country acoustic duo, here's a great place to start. This live CD revisits old favorites like "Working For The Japanese," "B. A. R. F. Construction," "Since My Baby Turned Gay" and "Odor In The Court" and introduces new material like their salute to Mike Tyson, "He Bit Him On The Ear." Lively, fresh and entertaining.
BALLUM RANCUM RECORDS, PO BOX 1500, COLUMBIA, CA 95310.
THE FOUR POSTMEN: Looking For Grandpa
There are five of them, and only three dress like postmen. The other two portray a dog and a bone. With all that, they make superior music. Their vocal harmonies are right-on tight, and they rock out on their instruments. About half the songs on this exceptionally well-produced CD are humorous, including "Rabbit Valley," "I've Got A Tan (Like David Hasselhof)," "Catbox" and "Four Years Of High School Spanish" (different from the version on Basement Tapes #5). You may well find the "serious" songs just as entertaining as the funny ones. A winner.
THE FOUR POSTMEN, 4335 VINELAND AVE., SUITE #323, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA 91602. email@example.com
THE THERAPY SISTERS: Beyond Prescription
This Austin duo creates original songs, based on offbeat news stories, which range from charmingly whimsical to flat-out funny. They sing beautifully in a variety of musical settings on this album, produced to major-label standards. "Weenie Wacker," the song about the Bobbitt business which made our year-end Funny 25 back in 1994 as an unreleased tape, is here in a fine finished version. "(Avon In The) Amazon" is another standout.
THE THERAPY SISTERS - 512-HI-SISSY (447-4779). firstname.lastname@example.org
GOLDEN THROATS 4: Celebrities Butcher Songs Of The Beatles
Possibly the most entertaining entry yet in this series of unintentionally hilarious performances by celebrities a little out of their element. "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" by William Shatner is here, the long version this time, along with Bing Crosby (his incredibly misbegotten "Hey Jude"), George Burns, Joe Pesci, Mae West, and many more. "Michelle" by Xaviera Hollander (aka The Happy Hooker) is a real sleeper.
RHINO 72593 - IN STORES.
GRAVIKORDS, WHIRLIES & PYROPHONES
An amazing collection of music played on elaborate home-made instruments. We're not talking cigar-box guitars or washtub basses here -- these are cleverly and beautifully crafted inventions that truly expand the vocabulary of music, and are often works of visual art as well. Hans Reichel's "Le Bal," played on the Daxophone, has become a Funny Five favorite, and there's a whole lot more like it here. The CD comes with a beautiful large-format 96-page book. The package sells for about $25, but it's a real ear- and eye-opener.
ELLIPSIS ARTS 3530 - IN STORES.
SONG POEMS - absurdity or reality?
THE HUMAN BREAKDOWN OF ABSURDITY
I'M JUST THE OTHER WOMAN
Have you ever seen a small magazine ad offering to set your "song poems" (lyrics) to music, release them on an actual record, and (who knows) make you a star -- all for a price? Companies offering this service have existed on the fringe of the music biz for the past half century, despite their utter lack of success in making anyone a star. Not surprisingly, many of the records wind up in thrift shops. I've been picking them up for years. Many are banal and boring, but now and then there's one that's so bad it's hilarious. And once in a great while, you find one that displays some hidden spark of genius and/or insanity that makes it a real treasure. You'll find insanity, hilarity and amazing absurdity on these two well-chosen compilations of mainly 1960s examples, from a label run by latter-day song-poem aficionados. Both CD's have extensive, well-researched booklet notes introducing the genre and its would-be stars. Priceless documents of American culture, and great fun
CARNAGE PRESS, PO BOX 627, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060.
Meanwhile, the unofficial "The Doctor Is In" site
maintained by Jeff Morris has moved. The new
Other sites of interest:
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Latest News (maintained by Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz):
David Tanny's site has loads of info and general Dementia:
"Ray Stevens is one of the real giants of funny music," says Dr. Demento. "It's incredible how he's sustained his popularity all those years -- and never really changed his style. And now he's bigger than ever, on home video. All his big hits from the 1960s and 1970s are here -- 'The Streak,' of course, and also 'Ahab the Arab' and 'Gitarzan' not to mention 'Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green And Purple Pills.' We've also included a few of his best 'non-comedy' songs like 'Everything Is Beautiful' and 'Sunset Strip.' And we have included that song we get so many requests for -- 'In The Mood' in which Ray imitates a flock of singing chickens, under the name 'The Henhouse Five Plus Too.'
The Best Of Ray Stevens may be ordered from The Demento Society. It is available on CD only. Price is $15.98 plus shipping.
Complete track listing: Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated Quick Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green And Purple Pills - Ahab, The Arab - Santa Claus Is Watching You - Harry The Hairy Ape - Unwind - Mr. Businessman - Gitarzan - Along Came Jones - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down - Everything Is Beautiful - America, Communicate With Me - Sunset Strip - Bridget The Midget (The Queen Of The Blues) - Turn Your Radio On - The Streak - Moonlight Special - Misty - I Need Your Help Barry Manilow - Shriner's Convention - In The Mood.
GET YOUR FRIENDS TO WRITE LETTERS TOO. Get a bunch of them to sign a petition! Many radio executives are simply not aware how many people enjoy Mad Music and Crazy Comedy. Let 'em know!
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Highlighted articles: Last flow review published by Kerry Gilmore, Peter H. Seeberger et al., and entitled The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Flow Chemistry is a required consultation for those who want to initiate in the flow chemistry world.
An easy and enjoyable reading in which the authors describe in detail the different types of reactors, multiphase systems, mixing, key parameters of this technology, common problems, etc.
Abstract: Flow chemistry involves the use of channels or tubing to carry out a reaction in a continuous stream rather than in a flask. Flow equipment provides to the chemists with an unique control over reaction parameters enhancing the reactivity, or in some cases, enabling new reactions. This relatively young technology has received a remarkable amount of attention in the past decade with many reports on what can be done in flow. Until recently, however, the question, “Should we do this in flow?” has merely been an afterthought. This review introduces readers to the basic principles and fundamentals of flow chemistry and critically discusses recent flow chemistry accounts.
For full text, see at http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.chemrev.7b00183


Wednesday, April 10 | CLE Credits: 5.50 (Registration closed for April 10)
Overview of Maine’s New Probate Code: The program will cover the most notable changes to Maine’s Probate Code in the recodification to Title 18-C that becomes effective 7/1/2019, and Maine’s adoption of the Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities.
• Articles 1 (General Provisions, Definitions & Jurisdiction), 2 (Intestacy, Wills & Donative
• Transfers), 3 (Probate of Wills & Administration), and 4 (Foreign Personal Representatives;
• Article 6, the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, and the Uniform Statutory Rule
• against Perpetuities
• The Maine Uniform Guardianship, Conservatorship & Protective Proceedings Act – Parts 1• •
• (General Provisions), 3 (Adult Guardianship), 4 (Conservatorship), and 5 (Other Protective •
• Minor Guardianship: Overview, Implementation in the Courts, Practice Tipcs & Q&A.
• Adoption: Overview, Implementation in the Courts, Practice Tipcs & Q&A.
David J. Backer, Esq., Barbara A. Carlin, Esq., Staci K. Converse, Esq., Miles C. Hunt, Esq.,
Jeffrey W. Jones, Esq., Justin LeBlanc, Esq., The Hon. Richard M. Morton (Ret.), Patricia A.
Nelson-Reade, R.N., Esq. & Kenleigh A. Nicoletta, Esq.
Thursday, April 11 | CLE Credits: 2.75
Minor Guardianship and Adoption under Maine’s Revised Probate Code:Overview, Implementation, and Practice Tips: This program will provide essential information about substantive changes to Maine’sminor guardianship and adoption laws enacted in the new Maine Uniform Probate Code (P.L 2017, Chapter 402). The program includes an overview of the new provisions(including their development and objectives), an update on the implementation of theprovisions in the District and Probate courts, practice tips, and an opportunity for Q&A.
Jane S.E. Clayton, Esq., The Hon. Amy L. Faircloth, The Hon. E. Mary Kelly & Prof. Deirdre M. Smith
REGISTRATION FEES: APRIL 11
|APRIL 11, 2019
MSBA Member: $165
CLE Club Member: $125
Support Staff of Club Member: $125
Non-Attorney Professional: $155
*Report credits to PA: $25
Legal Support Staff/Paralegal: $135
MSBA Student Member: $20
A link to program materials will be provided by email to all registrants prior to the program. Printed materials will not be available at the program.


We’re Reviewing 2014 Trends to Help You Jumpstart your 2015 Marketing!
2014 was a very exciting year in higher education digital marketing with lots of interesting developments in digital marketing strategy, techniques, tools, and trends. We have been blogging regularly about digital marketing for higher education and have collected some of our most popular blog posts from 2014 in this new ebook for you.
This ebook includes 17 digital marketing stories, covering topics in:
- Content Marketing
- Education Lead Generation
- Social Media
Our criteria for “most popular” was to include the 2014 posts that have received the greatest number of readers over this one year period. As a result, this collection also includes some 2013 posts that have still been so popular in 2014, that we had to include them here.
This ebook puts together a comprehensive collection of examples, observations and analyses of 2014’s most exciting digital marketing trends. It is an essential guide to 2014’s most talked about tools, techniques, and marketing strategies, as well, provides expert insight into what education marketers can expect in the future.
Please be sure to drop us a line with any questions you might have or any feedback on the ebook. We hope you enjoy this collection and can find a few ideas to help you improve your 2015 marketing efforts and results.


Railroads and the Making of Modern America
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Reviewed November 21-22, 2009
Railroads and the Making of Modern America is a site dedicated to exploring the railroad system and it's effects on a variety of facets of American society between 1850-1900. The project is directed by William G. Thomas, III, Professor in the Humanities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where the project is based. It is intended to be a research tool for academic courses on 19th-century American History.
Content is presented a number of different ways on the front page. An 'Index of Topics' breaks into nine themes tackling railroads and their role in slavery, the Civil War, William Jennings Bryan's 1896 Presidential Campaign, migration and immigration and tourism. Depictions of railroads by artists, construction of the railroad system and the 1877 Railroad Strike are also among the themes covered.
Themes often have small written summaries supported by primary source material and augmented accompanying media of some variety. Each topic has a Geographic Information System (GIS) map, podcast, animated graph or movie to build on the scholarship provided. The site is at it's most dynamic in use of the media. There are animated maps of railroad expansion where visitors can watch the railroad lines snake accross the northeast and midwest of the country over decades in condensed time and podcasts featuring scholars discussing a given subject.
The 'Views' tab provides visitors with the option of browsing the subject matter by media type rather than topically. 'Documents' provides a database where the user can select the type of source material used they would like to access (ex. Annual Reports, Speeches, Pamphlets, etc.) It can be narrowed by topic, full-text search or date. The three other tabs provided on the front page relate to further exploration of the topics ouitside of the site itself. Resources provides a somewhat modest list of the technological or intellectual material drawn on for the project. There is also a link to a few graduate student web projects that cover some aspect of the social history of the railroad and a teaching materials tab for history teachers to integrate the site into lessons at the college, secondary and even elementary levels.
Although the consistency in formatting of themes leads to ease of use, it at times feels a little too much like a template that information was plugged into. The overall aesthetics of the site are simple but at times feel a little too bland. Even though the site is only a few years old (2006) for these reasons it feels like a bit of a relic. The maps created for the project certainly could be more dynamic and interactive.
It seems as though there was a lot of thought and work put into generating topics for presentation along with production of original charts and maps to great ends. They were also succesful in gathering material from a wide range of sources (National Archives and Records Administration, the Library of Congress, the Newberry Library, the University of Nebraksa, the Nebraska State Historical Society, the Library of Virginia, Yale University, and other institutions and personal private collections) to create an original work. Unfortunately the site only sometimes takes advantage of some of the dynamic multi-media capacities of the web to make the subject matter truly come alive.


Benefits of open access book publishing for early career researchers
This article discusses the particular benefits of open access book publishing with respect to distribution, online portfolios and impact and ethics for early career researchers, while addressing important challenges of publishing open access.
Why is open access publishing important for early career researchers (ECRs)?
Early career researchers are increasingly drawn to open access publishing as it not only facilitates career advancement through the dissemination of research but it also responds to the growing demand on authors to establish an online presence and satisfies an increased desire for ethical commitment (Roscoe, 2020).
As an early career researcher, you can also benefit from the broader advantages of open access, which apply to all researchers, including global geographical distribution and readership reach, higher impact and citation rates, equity, innovative metrics and the retainment of copyright (See Why publish an open access book?).
The creation of an online portfolio allows you to benefit from open access publishing by achieving greater visibility through self-promotion (See Self-promotion).
Impact and ethics
Open access publishing will allow you to expand repertories of scholarly communication, thereby promoting transparency and reproducibility. For example, you can share your findings as a way of “giving back to the community", while relevant stakeholders, including those in industry, policy, advocacy and activism, have a greater chance of accessing your work (Early Career Researchers Advisory Board for Wellcome Open Research, 2020; Miller, 2015).
The challenges of open access book publishing which you may face as an early career researcher include imposed restrictions on flexibility of publishing, necessary costs such as book processing charges, time investment such as curating your own online portfolio, and the emerging “incentive structure” (Allen & Mehler, 2019).
If you are looking to publish your first book, you should consider both the advantages and disadvantages of publishing with a university press, a commercial or scholar-led publisher. In certain disciplines, publishing your first book with a university press is considered a mark of distinction, whereas in other disciplines, this is inconsequential.
If you are looking to establish yourself as an early career researcher, do not be put off by misinformation about open access publishing. Myths, such as open access books being of poor quality, are gradually being dispelled thanks to the increased production of high-quality open access books and the growing number of funders who mandate open access for books. In some cases, early career researchers have become early-adopters of open access, as they seek to connect with relevant communities and stakeholders.
When considering a potential publisher, you should enquire about quality assurance, peer review procedures, editorial guidance and the degree of copy-editing, marketing and promotion support which you will receive. You should also be aware that open access publishing has become increasingly commercialised (See How to choose a publisher for your open access book).
Please note that some publishers do not deliver the rigour of academic scrutiny expected of scholarly publishing nor provide appropriate standards of service, which may limit the visibility of your publication. This is sometimes referred to as ‘’Predatory publishing’’, seeking to take advantage of your receptivity to open access (Berger, 2017), and, under the auspices of “public value”, may mislead you into publishing material in bogus outlets (Holmwood, 2018).
This article is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.


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From an Ivy League dean and a college admissions expert, a guide to help parents support their children as they navigate their way to college.
The College Conversation is a comprehensive resource for mapping the path through the college application process that provides practical advice and reassurance to keep both anxious parents and confused children sane and grounded. Rather than adding to the existing canon of “How to Get In” college guides or rankings, Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg provide a step-by-step approach to having the tough conversations on this topic with less stress and more success. The book is organized around key discussions and themes that trace the chronological arc of admissions and financial aid–beginning before the assembly of a list of potential colleges and continuing through the receipt of decisions–with a final section that includes advice on the first year of college. The topics include preliminary conversations about the search, and specifically how parents can think about their children’s interests.


HBase in Action has all the knowledge you need to design, build, and run applications using HBase. First, it introduces you to the fundamentals of distributed systems and large scale data handling. Then, you'll explore real-world applications and code samples with just enough theory to understand the practical techniques. You'll see how to build applications with HBase and take advantage of the MapReduce processing framework. And along the way you'll learn patterns and best practices.
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HBase is a NoSQL storage system designed for fast, random access to large volumes of data. It runs on commodity hardware and scales smoothly from modest datasets to billions of rows and millions of columns.
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HBase in Action is an experience-driven guide that shows you how to design, build, and run applications using HBase. First, it introduces you to the fundamentals of handling big data. Then, you'll explore HBase with the help of real applications and code samples and with just enough theory to back up the practical techniques. You'll take advantage of the MapReduce processing framework and benefit from seeing HBase best practices in action.
Purchase of the print book comes with an offer of a free PDF, ePub, and Kindle eBook from Manning. Also available is all code from the book.
Written for developers and architects familiar with data storage and processing. No prior knowledge of HBase, Hadoop, or MapReduce is required.
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The girl’s story that forms the prologue of the book is then linked to the events in the story at the end. Meanwhile Chapter 1 opens with the story of Dashter, a great and mighty kingdom ruled first by a good king, Dashtum and then by his equally strong but evil son, Darum.
King Darum is hated by his people who repeatedly rebel against his unfair and tyrannical practices. Darum does not really care for the opinion of his people, he is happy to enjoy the luxuries of being the most powerful man in the kingdom.
Princess Nova, Darum’s eldest child, is exactly like her father – arrogant, selfish and rude. When she insults the master magician, Faerum, he curses the entire kingdom of Dastur and imprisons Nova for the rest of her life.
The book then introduces us to the kingdom of Greatix, which is also the home of our protagonist, Princix and his family. Setting out on an adventurous quest for fame and wealth, Princix, who is both kind and brave, wins magical weapons that help him to become the Champion General for the kingdom of Greatix.
Princix’s first duty as Champion General is to find out who has cursed the neighboring kingdom of Dastur and help them lift the curse. To this end he sets out with two other Imperial Guards, Candelbre and Hammil. How Princix fulfills his quest and discovers the all-important iron tooth, (from which the novel gets its title), forms the rest of the story.
The story begins rather slowly, but becomes more readable as it devolves into the customary framework of fairy tales - that is, sending off a hero to a quest, in the course of which he also finds out about an imprisoned Princess and chivalrously decides to rescue her.
Other elements that help create the fairy tale atmosphere include the hero who does not know his own heritage, the sage who foretells the destruction of the kingdom and its resurrection by a stranger, an evil magician who will curse the kingdom, the Princess who will directly or indirectly cause the trouble, brothers who are jealous of their youngest brother who is vastly more successful, grateful strangers giving magical weapons in return for help rendered… all well entrenched examples from popular fairy tales. Rajendran has faithfully followed the fairy tale genre to give us a tale full of the fantastic and displays his own rich imagination and inventiveness in the process.
In the introduction to this, his first book, Rajendran tells us that his influences are the stories of mythical creatures that his mother used to tell him and the action figure toys that his dad bought for him.
The pages naturally are filled with fabulous, mythical creatures. There are vampires, trolls, Medusas, fairies from the Saxeaxs family, an immortal Custodian of the First Light, zombies, ghouls and creatures from the author’s own imagination such as the elite soldiers, the Baks.
I certainly felt that the cast of characters was overcrowded. Some of these mythical beings have very little to do in terms of furthering the plot but on the plus side, no one is going to complain that their favorite fantastic species is not mentioned in the book!
In terms of characterization, some stereotypes are inevitable because of the fairy tale genre, and do not detract from the book. I am surprised though that Rajendran was happy with such a tame portrayal of the Princess. After all, this is the 21st century, where princesses no longer sit around waiting for rescue. Quite often, they are the ones doing the rescue act so to meet someone like Nova who cannot do anything but repent her actions is a bit of an anticlimax for me!
Rajendran uses a medley of languages in the novel – there are brief snatches of various languages including one invented by the author, the language of the Bak. Both old and modern English are used throughout the book. And verse finds a prominent place in the text as well. I sometimes found the variety bewildering but the challenge may appeal to a younger audience.
In terms of plot, there is certainly completeness to the novel. The story gallops from one adventure to another, neatly picking up loose ends along the way so that by the end of the book, everything is neatly tied up. There is loving attention to detail both during the story and after the book, in the appendices which include a chronology, maps, a translation of the Bak language,Nivthrip and more.
‘The Iron Tooth’ is definitely an interesting read and I look forward to seeing how Rajendran’s next book turns out! Thanks to Blogadda for the review copy.
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I remember what is was like when I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I went to a dietitian, she handed me some papers about what I could and could not eat, and I never saw her again. No follow up, no suggestions on how to deal with it in social situations. While I was able to connect to a support group, I wish there had been a definitive book that I could have sat down and read that could walk me through everything, especially the things I wouldn't even begin to think of until years later.
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Beth Hillson has just written the book that every person eating a gluten free diet should have as their guide. This book is for those with Celiac Disease, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, Wheat Allergy, and those who are simply choosing to eliminate gluten free their diet for their own personal preferences.
The longer you live with Celiac Disease, try new products and interact with others with this disease, there are certain names that you begin to hear over and over, names that you can trust as someone with expertise. With over 30 years of living with Celiac Disease, creating a gluten free mix line, advocating for Celiac Disease awareness in the political realm and working with one of the longest running gluten free magazines, Bath Hillson has more than earned my trust and respect.
She was kind enough to send me a copy of her book to read and share with my support group. While I honestly haven't had a chance to read it cover, the bits I've read have been so informative. Even after living with this disease for over a decade, her book is still teaching me things that I've overlooked or maybe didn't fully understand.
In this book Beth covers everything from medical diagnosis, how to find the best doctor and recipes to dining out, traveling and gluten in medication. She also writes about issues that we deal with but don't always talk about, like social issues, passing gas and even sex. I don't think I've ever read anything that's dealt with how to be intimate with someone who isn't gluten free and the precautions you may need to take.
And Beth has great humor. This book is not a clinical medical book that is a boring, dry read. You will find as you are reading this book that you'll be nodding your head, smiling, and probably even laughing out loud.
With Christmas coming up, this is a great book to buy for someone following a gluten free diet, someone caring for someone else who is living gluten free, or even to buy a copy for your local library. You can order it on Amazon in paperback or for Kindle.


APA (United states emotional Association) is considered the most widely used to cite sources for wellness sciences and sciences fields that are social. This guide, revised in line with the 5th edition associated with APA manual, provides examples for in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, as well as your guide list or bibliography web web page.
Why do I need to cite my sources?
- To show you have got considered other people’ research.
- To direct visitors to extra information.
- To ascertain credibility being a researcher that is careful.
- To exhibit expert honesty and courtesy.
To see samples of citations for numerous supply kinds , begin to see the handout APA fast Sheet .
You are quoting your source directly, and the type of source you are quoting how you cite a working within your document varies depending on your writing style, whether.
Whenever making use of APA structure, proceed with the writer, date approach to in-text citation. Which means that the author’s final title and also the 12 months of book when it comes to supply should come in the writing, e.g., (Jones, 1998), and a reference that is complete can be found in the guide list at the conclusion associated with paper.
You only have to make reference to the author and year of publication in your in-text reference if you are referring to an idea from another work but not directly quoting the material, or making reference to an entire book, article or other work.
Check out types of in-text citations:
If you’re directly quoting from the work, through the writer, of publication, and the page number for the reference (preceded by “p.”) year. Introduce the quotation with a sign phrase that features the author’s final name followed closely by the date of book in parentheses.
Based on Jones (1998), “Students usually had trouble APA that is using style specially when it had been their very first time” (p. 199). Jones (1998) discovered “students usually had trouble making use of APA style” (p. 199); exactly what implications performs this have for teachers? In the event that writer just isn’t known as in a sign phrase, position the author’s final title, the entire year of book, therefore the page quantity in parentheses following the quote. She claimed, “Students frequently had trouble APA that is using style” (Jones, 1998, p. 199), but she would not provide a conclusion as to why.
Direct quotations much longer than 40 terms should always be in a block that is free-standing of lines, and omit quote markings. Begin the quote on a brand new line, indented five areas through the margin that is left. Type the entire quote from the brand brand new margin, and indent the first type of any subsequent paragraph inside the quotation five areas through the margin that is new. Preserve double-spacing throughout. The parenthetical citation should come following the closing punctuation mark.
Jones’s (1998) research discovered the immediate following:
pupils usually had trouble APA that is using style specially when it absolutely was their very first time citing sources. (p. 199)
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Whenever paraphrasing, talk about mcdougal and 12 months of book in your in-text guide, but APA instructions encourage you to definitely additionally offer the web web web page number (not necessary.)
Based on Jones (1998), APA design is a hard citation format for first-time learners. APA design is just a hard citation format for first-time learners (Jones, 1998, p. 199).
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Two writers: Name both writers into the sign expression or perhaps into the parentheses each time you cite the job. Utilize the word “and” between the writers’ names in the text and make use of the ampersand when you look at the parentheses.
3 to 5 writers: List most of the authors within the sign expression or perhaps in parentheses the time that is first cite the origin.
In subsequent citations, just utilize the first writer’s final name accompanied by “et al.” in the sign expression or perhaps in parentheses.
Six or higher writers: utilize the author that is first name accompanied by et al. within the sign expression or in parentheses.
Unknown Author: If the task doesn’t have an writer, cite the foundation by its name when you look at the sign expression or utilize the first term or two when you look at the parentheses. Titles of publications and reports are underlined or italicized; games of articles and chapters have been in quote markings.
Organization being a writer: In the event that author is a company or perhaps a federal federal federal government agency, mention the business in the sign expression or in the citation that is parenthetical first-time you cite the origin.
Then use only the abbreviation in later citations if the organization has a well-known abbreviation, include the abbreviation in brackets the first time the source is cited and.
Two or higher Works in identical Parentheses: as soon as your parenthetical citation includes a couple of works, purchase them the same manner they come in the guide list, divided by a semi-colon.
Two or higher functions the exact same writer in exactly the same 12 months: when you yourself have two sources because of the same writer in identical 12 custom essay service online months, usage lower-case letters (a, b, c) using the 12 months to purchase the entries into the reference list. Utilize the lower-case letters utilizing the 12 months into the in-text citation.
Personal Communication: For interviews, letters, emails, along with other person-to-person communication, cite the communicator’s title, the fact it ended up being individual interaction, as well as the date regarding the communication. Don’t add communication that is personal the guide list.
By using a supply that has been cited an additional supply, title the first supply in your sign phrase. Record the source that is secondary your reference list you need to include the secondary supply within the parentheses.


There is a new stratospheric treasure hunt dedicated to the beauties of Italy, led by Geronimo Stilton – the fabumouse reporter beloved by children all over the world. Elisabetta Dami is the mind behind the initiative which explores our country in a new 224-page book: Mille Meraviglie. Viaggio alla scoperta dell’Italia (A Thousand Wonders: A Voyage of Discovery of Italy). This is a special, joint project between the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Italian National Commission for UNESCO, produced by Edizioni Piemme-Mondadori Libri, with the aim of introducing girls and boys from around the world to the artistic and cultural wonders of Italy.
Together with his family, in A Thousand Wonders Geronimo Stilton travels across the “Stivale” (which refers to Italy’s boot shape) on a voyage of discovery of cities, villages, histories and landscapes. From Rome to Venice, from the Apennines to the Alps, the friendly reporter visits the most famous monuments and places (including many of the Italian sites in the UNESCO World Heritage lists) without forgetting hidden gems: lesser-known treasures, gastronomic specialties, places of scientific research, and artisanal and industrial products. The fabumouse’s adventure is a real scavenger hunt, full of games, curiosities and surprises.
Published in four languages (Italian, French, Spanish and English) in collaboration with Atlantyca Entertainment for international editions, and printed in 16,000 copies, the special edition of Mille Meraviglie will be exclusively available via the cultural network of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: the Embassies, Consulates, Italian Cultural Institutes and Schools abroad. In addition, the digital version is freely available on italiana.esteri.it, the new portal of the Ministry dedicated to promoting Italian culture, creativity and language.
Born in Topazia (“Mouseville”), the capital of Mouse Island, Geronimo Stilton holds a degree in Topology of Rat Literature and Comparative Archeotopic Philosophy. He is the Chief Editor for the Rodent’s Echo, the most famous newspaper on Mouse Island, founded by his grandfather Torquato Travolgiratti (Torquato Ratsteamroller). In his spare time, Geronimo collects antique cheese crusts from the eighteenth century, but most of all he loves to write: he has authored exceptionally successful books, published in 51 languages, that have sold 37 million copies in Italy alone, and 175 million worldwide!
The stories of Geronimo Stilton are published in Italy by Edizioni Piemme-Mondadori Libri, and are available in eBook and audiobook format. To discover all the adventures of Geronimo Stilton and his friends, visit geronimostilton.com.


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Since its start, the adult film business has changed dramatically. In this part, we’ll look at the major events, innovations, and social forces that have moulded the industry over time. The shift from early stag films to VHS recordings, the influence of the internet on distribution, and the emergence of sites like OnlyFans will all be covered.
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The adult film industry is vast and varied, with many subgenres and subcultures, all of which contribute to its enduring popularity. This scientific literary work aims to provide a thorough comprehension of the industry by examining its evolution, societal impact, and frequently asked questions. It’s crucial to think about this issue from multiple angles, taking into account the many people who make up the adult film industry.


The horses picked off the French equine scrap-heap and the dog was trying to understand what he was doing he was there, astride a horse. Gallard, Babette Riding the Roman Way.
Pilgrimage Publications. Plataforma Editorial. The Alban Institute. Author Tim Geoffrion writes in One Step at a Time not about his own journey but about how God works in those who seek to be led by the Spirit. Using pilgrimage as a metaphor for the Spirit-led life, he offers his experiences, thoughts and reflections as a catalyst for the reader's own spiritual pilgrimage. Geoffrion has written so that readers can learn to recognize God's activity in our lives, to live more fully in God's love, to follow Jesus Christ according to our unique calling and purpose, and to let the Holy Spirit fill and lead us in every aspect of the journey.
An old man's pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, seeking to reconcile the old with the new, and wealth with poverty. Harman, Lesley D. Ursus Press. Sociology meets New Age Mysticism. The author weaves a tale of the connections between embodiment, material attachment, community, fear, family, faith, time, nature, altered states of consciousness and healing.
The journey progresses from the physical and material into another space, a mystical horizon of time traveling, spiritual transformation and healing. Harrison, Kathryn Road to Santiago. National Geographic. More memoir than travelogue, Harrison's contribution to National Geographic's Directions series is reflective and deeply personal, yet still manages to recreate a physical place in all its rugged, peaceful glory. On the first night of their pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, Harrison and her daughter checked into a picturesque hotel.
Overcome by the scenic beauty, Harrison threw open the hotel-room window shutters and exclaimed, "Look at the mountains! Michigan State University Press. In the summer of , David Hlavsa and his wife embarked on a pilgrimage. After trying for three years to conceive a child and suffering through the monthly cycle of hope and disappointment, they decided to walk the Camino, a joint enterprise—and an act of faith—they hoped would strengthen their marriage and prepare them for parenthood.
Though walking across the north of Spain turned out to be more difficult than they had anticipated, after a series of misadventures, including a brief stay in a Spanish hospital, they arrived in Santiago.
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. It struck her as a unique way to organize and share a flood of information and impressions. The stories range from funny to thoughtful to moving. As well, they provide the reader with advice and practical knowledge about the Camino. Barefoot Holdings Ltd.
Behind the Albergue Door is a seriously tongue-in-cheek starting place for anyone considering hiking the Camino, sure to bring back memories, both good and not so good for those who have already traveled it, and a riotous travel chronicle for everyone else. Mountaineers Books. In April , Beth and Eric Jusino walked out of a cathedral in the village of Le Puy, France, down a cobblestone street and turned west.
Seventy-nine days, a thousand miles, two countries, two mountain ranges and three pairs of shoes later, they reached the Atlantic Ocean. It turned out to be harder that she thought. Walking to the End of the World is a warm-hearted and engaging story about an average couple going on an adventure together, tracing ancient paths, paths that continue to reveal surprises to us today.
Kay, Susanita Pilgrims and Fairies. Susanita Kay, pub. Author Susanita Kay writes: "Growing up I was told a story about men who wore long brown dresses and walked with long sticks while carrying sea-shells in their pockets. The sea-shells, was said to be so that they could hold them against their ears and hear when someone was in trouble and needed their help. They would then just point the long sticks that they were walking with in the direction of the trouble and all would be well. I hope that this book about my Camino will let you look at those tucked away dreams with the intention of letting them out in the light.
This book is also about gratitude for everything expected and unexpected, and for long forgotten memories that surfaced in strange and memorable places, with a glass of red wine or a warm cup of coffee in hand. Liturgical Press. Author Rosanne Keller considers pilgrimage to be a mindful journey to encounter, explore and become aware of the sacred. In this book, she takes us to pilgrimage sites as well as to sacred places close at hand. In the introduction she states: "This book is about pilgrim's spirit, discovered in the act of pilgrimage.
Kenney, Sue Confessions of a Pilgrim. Pilgrim, inspirational speaker, documentary filmmaker and Canadian author Sue Kenney returns to the Camino to walk some kilometers alone on the Portuguese Route. Prior to leaving, she is entrusted with a sacred Eagle Feather that is given to her by a Native friend as a result of a vivid dream. Her pilgrimage turns into a mystical quest when she is confronted with the challenge of finding a worthy recipient for this great honor before returning back home. Scribe Publications Pty Ltd. Filled with fascinating observations and anecdotes about the nature of contemporary Spain, author Tony Kevin, an overweight year-old former diplomat, relates his eight-week trek across Spain.
Capturing the flavor of both the past and present experiences of walking the Camino, this chronicle depicts the concept of pilgrimage as not only having the potential to unlock hidden memory and conscience but also as a meditation on the nature of modern life. In addition to cultural and spiritual discussions, this diverse exploration also offers practical advice for would-be pilgrims—from packing and training to walking techniques and navigation.
Free Press. Hape Kerkeling is possibly the best-known entertainer in Germany. In , in a spontaneous reaction to a severe mid-life crisis he more or less simply picked up and headed out on the Camino. This book is the product of his experience.
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Determined to avoid devout pilgrims — because, he writes, they would be no different at the end of the journey than they were at the start — Mr. Kerkeling instead encounters an array of tourists, oddballs and adventurers, eventually making what will probably prove to be lifelong connections with a few. Kirkpatrick, Julie The Camino Letters. Pyxis Press. When Canadian lawyer and writer Julie Kirkpatrick went for a long walk in Spain with her teenaged daughter, she asked her friends to supply 26 tasks for the pilgrimage. The tasks came as unexpected gifts, and what began as a light-hearted diversion became a journey into the labyrinth of her life.
Available through Pyxis Press. Koontz, Kurt A Million Steps. Kurt Koontz publisher. Author Kurt Koontz thought he was well prepared for his walking trip on the Camino. But all of his preparation did not begin to encompass the scope of his external or internal adventure. Part diary, part travelogue, in A Million Steps Koontz navigates through his personal history of addiction, recovery and love.
He describes embracing the beauty of the countryside and connections with other pilgrims from around the world. Paraclete Press. When author Larson and his wife Evie embarked on a mile pilgrimage across northern Spain, their purpose was to experience walking as a way of keeping company with Jesus and his companions, of both earth and heaven, such as Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Larson invites you to step off the treadmill of self-effort in your quest to experience God more intimately through the spiritual practice of walking, literally, with God.
Lash, Jennifer On Pilgrimage. Bloomsbury USA. Author Maureen Lauran planned to sketch her way along the Camino de Santiago. On break from her duties as art teacher, she set out to walk the mile trek hoping for great vistas, delicious wines and crusty breads, and conviviality with other travelers. Drawing her way through quaint villages, beautiful cathedrals, along meandering rivers and across ancient bridges she encountered all of those things… and something more.
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SoPo Press. Every year, more than a quarter million pilgrims from all over the world walk the Camino de Santiago. Her daily musings and watercolor sketches capture her experiences—the villages, the food, the wines, the friendships and the sights and sounds of northern Spain. Over original watercolors. Riverhead Hardcover. Described as being irreverent, moving, hilarious and thought-provoking, A Sense of Direction is Lewis-Kraus's take on the perpetual war between discipline and desire, and its attendant casualties.
Across three pilgrimages and many hundreds of miles - the Camino de Santiago, a solo circuit of the eighty-eight Buddhist temples in Japan, and, together with his father and brother, an annual mass migration to the tomb of a famous Hasidic mystic in the Ukraine - he completes an idiosyncratic odyssey to the heart of a family mystery and a human dilemma. This story is about one man's spiritual journey; experiences during just one single day of what was planned to be a day pilgrimage trek.
He meets his Guardian Angel more than once during that day. As she encounters anti-Catholic protesters in Walsingham, England, or shares trail chat and blisters with an impressive multinational array of eccentric comrades on the way to Santiago de Compostela, Mahoney's stated objective is both to understand the nature of belief and to grapple with the remnants of her own Irish Catholic heritage. Studio22 Idea Manufactory.
For those who know of the music of Oliver Schroer, for the Camino community especially his CD of solo violin - he would have said 'fiddle' - music recorded on the Camino, this small book will be an especial delight. Julie Maloney has assembled sayings taken from Schroer's newsletter and inspirational quotes from other sources and has assembled them into a small book written in hand-lettered calligraphy. Markey, Greg J. Roman Catholic Books. Priest-pastor Fr. Greg Markey chronicles the month-long life and times of a pilgrim on the Camino.
His journey — Web-free, phone-free and TV-free — generated an array of spiritual reflections. Markey chose to wear the traditional Roman collar on his journey and, perhaps unsurprisingly, his resulting conversations with other pilgrims were serious, reflective and practical. Reed Press. Martin's Press.https://trusseusarcaro.tk
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Moore entertains with his snappy one-liners and skewed views of the locals, his fellow pilgrims and his own reasons for undertaking the camino. Against advice to the contrary, he pursues his search for a donkey to accompany him, which "upgraded his camino from a big walk to a revelatory voyage of self-examination. The author walked the Camino in and was so affected that he returned several years later to do it again. He has written a reflection on the personal, emotional and spiritual experience of pilgrimage in the 21st century.
Pilgrimage is a way of being. The author brings to his narrative a life-long interest in myths, storytelling and healing. This work is addressed not only to pilgrims but also to those who have never walked the Camino and perhaps never will, but who would like to know why others do. I have come to see that our church needs to be ready to relate to people at seven different levels:. What should a church service actually be?
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It has been our intent to produce a book of exceptional quality — an enduring keepsake that is historical, entertaining, and educational — especially to those who have little accurate information about the ranching culture.
HUMBOLDT HEARTLAND has been enjoyed not only for its timeless images and messages but for the elegance created by its weight and “feel”. This hard bound book’s 255 pages, including 141 lustrous, sepia toned photographs, was masterfully printed by Hemlock Printers of Vancouver, Canada, and beautifully bound by Roswell Bookbinding of Phoenix, Arizona. It has garnered two national awards in photography: a Will Rogers Medallion Award; and a bronze medal in the Independent Publishers 2011 Book Awards.
Our highest hope is that it continues to be received in the spirit in which it was produced. Thank you.


"I love connecting with people. I seek to understand where they're coming from and where they want to go. My aim is to understand the human experience, from peoples' current goals to their great-grandparents' long lost memoirs."
Sara Aharon is an author, coach, and speaker who's passionate about the themes of resilience and perseverance. She loves to explores how perseverance develops among communities and individuals across their lifespans, in her research and day-to-day work.
She is the author of From Kabul to Queens: The Jews of Afghanistan and Their Move to the United States (Decalogue Books and the American Sephardi Federation). She has spoken about her research at universities, libraries and community centers across the country, including Harvard, Columbia University, the University of Maine-Orono, and the 92Y.
An avid fan of child literacy causes, Sara is thrilled to be a children's book author and lead storytimes with her picture book, One Step at a Time, and its themes of bravery and persistence.
Sara is donating part of her book earnings to UNICEF's "Let Us Learn: Equity in Education Project" in Afghanistan to help bring literacy and education to children, especially girls, everywhere (see "Charitable Giving").
Sara studied coaching through Columbia Business School Executive Education. She is nationally certified in First Aid for Mental Health. She studied modern Jewish history and Middle Eastern studies at Brandeis University and New York University. Sara's passion for helping people and understanding their stories brought her to Flatiron School, coaching professionals as they transition to new careers, and the civil rights sector, where she led interreligious/intergroup outreach for the Anti-Defamation League's New York Region. She was named to The Jewish Week's "36 Under 36" honorees list of young leaders and innovators.


with Kavi Alexander
Saturday, December 14 / 7:30-9:30 pm
Gather at 7pm for soup and tea
$25 in advance/ $30 day-of
Join us for a night of storytelling and celebration of the poetry of Rumi.
Who truly is Rumi? Come, hear the story of a young man’s serendipitous introduction to Sufism, through initiation, deep in the jungles of Sri Lanka, known also as Serendib in Sufi lore and considered the original site of the Garden of Eden. Hear of his discovery, in Paris, during the heady days of the late sixties, the inflamed love poetry of Mevelana Jalaladdin Muhammad, a 13th century Persian Sufi mystic. A strict orthodox Muslim theologian and scholar, who was transformed by a wondering ascetic and Sufi preceptor of the highest order, into a mystic and poet. His poetry celebrates Devine Love, as expressed between Lover and Beloved.
Having lived his entire adult life in the city of Konya, in Roman Anatolia, he was thus known as Mevlana Jalaladdin Rumi. The last word, derived from “Rum”, the Arabic word for the Eastern Roman Empire, was indicative of his domicile. Born however, in Balkh, a city within the Persian empire, he is also known as Mevlana Jalaladdin Balkhi. Again, the last word in this case, indicative of his place of birth. The term Mevlana, meaning “Our Master” in Arabic, Persian and Turkish, was an honorific bestowed upon him by his disciples and from which, is derived the term Mevlevi, the name of the Turkish Sufi order, rooted in his teachings and founded by his son.
Savor the holy wine of Mevlana, get a whiff of this rare rose, in the garden of the Beloved, by auditioning a unique and rare recording of his mystical poetry, recited in the original Persian and accompanied by classical Turkish music, played by Mevlevi Sufis on Ud (lute), Nay (reed flute) and Bendir (Frame drum). This historic recording, made to fulfill a dream of Mevlana, wherein he instructed that a recording of his poetry be made within his mausoleum, remains the only one ever done within that sacred resting place of Our Master, in Konya, Turkey.
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Robert A. Lutz, the outspoken cigar-smoking fighter pilot who helped turn Chrysler around before it merged with Daimler-Benz in 1998, sat down and wrote a book on business before his brief retirement.
This book was heartbreaking. In a few short years, Chrysler went from being an example of what Detroit could do with a can-do attitude to a child chained to a bedpost and left to starve by Daimler.


Libraries are among the best possible public investments. They promote knowledge, education, culture, and community engagement, while also serving as democratic spaces that empower individuals, foster learning, and contribute to the overall well-being of communities.
In Haruki Murakami’s surrealist masterpiece novel Kafka on the Shore, this is how the 15-year-old protagonist who lives in a library describes the experience of opening a book: “When I open them, most of the books have the smell of an earlier time leaking out between the pages – a special odor of the knowledge and emotions that for ages have been calmly resting between the covers. Breathing it in, I glance through a few pages before returning each book to its shelf.”
For many, like the 15-year-old fictional Kafka, libraries are also attractive spaces where magic happens, new worlds open through the pages of books, and the difference between reality and surrealism might blur.
Through the classical elements in their designs, the following seven libraries offer a fairytale-like ambiance, combining architectural splendor, historical significance, and a sense of wonder that can transport visitors to a magical world of knowledge and imagination.
1. Admont Abbey Library – Admont, Austria
Admont Abbey boasts magnificent Baroque architecture, with ornate frescoes on the ceiling, grand marble columns, and an extensive collection of books.
2. Wiblingen Monastery Library – Ulm, Germany
This intricate Bavarian library located in the former Benedictine Wiblingen Abbey is considered one of the finest examples of Rococo architecture.
It features elaborate stucco decorations, a striking ceiling fresco, and rows of antique books, creating an atmosphere straight out of a Disney ballroom.
3. Trinity College Library – Dublin, Ireland
The Trinity College Library in the Irish capital is a breathtaking space that oozes “dark academia” vibes.
This stunning 18th-century building is home to more than 200,000 books stored in beautiful dark-wood bookcases that line the walls, and marble busts of notable scholars and writers, creating an ambiance of intellectual reverence.
4. Strahov Monastery Library – Prague, Czech Republic
Found within Strahov Monastery, which dates back to the 12th century, this library features two magnificent halls: The Theological Hall and the Philosophical Hall.
The halls are adorned with ceiling frescoes, ancient globes, and bookcases filled with historical volumes — as if a “mad scientist” might be just around the corner.
5. Royal Portuguese Reading Room – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This 19th-century library is a stunning example of Portuguese Neo-Manueline architecture, which draws inspiration from the Gothic Manueline style found in Portugal during the Age of Discoveries. The building’s façade is adorned with intricate carvings, ornamental windows, and a grand entrance portal.
6. Library of El Escorial – Madrid, Spain
Situated in the Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, this Renaissance-era library was built to house not only religious texts but also scientific books — a novel idea in Europe at the time.
It’s part of a larger complex that includes a monastery, royal palace, and basilica. The library contains an impressive collection of over 40,000 books, including rare manuscripts.
7. Rijksmuseum Library – Amsterdam, Netherlands
This 19th-century library with a neo-Renaissance style is housed within the Rijksmuseum, one of the most renowned art museums in the world.
The library’s interior is adorned with beautiful woodwork, chandeliers, and large windows overlooking the museum gardens.


Announcing MADE, a two-year Dublin Maker programme funded by Science Foundation Ireland and hosted by Dublin City University which seeks to knit together a currently fragmented regional maker scene through the introduction of a series of initiatives coordinated by our newest member, Vicky Twomey-Lee as the Maker Advocate. These include festivals, public maker space roll out, mobile makerspaces, corporate engagement, training for all and dissemination.
The MADE project has as its objective, the better embedding of maker culture thinking at all levels in Irish society and making it available to all. Starting with the greater Dublin region, building on our successful maker festival, the Maker Advocate will foster and support makers where ever they are and for the benefit of many. We have identified and target a wide range of activities for the life-time of the project which will act as the means for creating the impact we expect to see. The most ambitious of these activities is a partnership with Dublin City Public Libraries to roll out public maker facilities in public libraries including a mobile maker space (a converted library van). The mobile maker space will be used to facilitate making events with other key target groups including people with disabilities, older people and minority communities – all of which are underpinned by identified and committed community partners.With significant dissemination and campaigning, we envisaged a longer term future sought through better corporate social responsibility engagement with the specific partners.
The Maker Advocate position provides a focus point and year-round voice for the maker community and those seeking to integrate such thinking into their activities from public libraries, through educators, nonprofits and commercial entities. “I’m excited to be part of the Dublin Maker team and the MADE initiative. Looking forward to connecting the community and bringing Maker culture to all areas of society.” — Vicky Twomey-Lee, Maker Advocate
The open call for this year’s Dublin Maker is now open to all inventors, makers, hackers and creators. Whether you’re a tech enthusiasts or a creative crafters we’d love for you to apply for a place at our biggest Dublin Maker yet.
Each year, we welcome, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors and commercial exhibitors of all ages and backgrounds. Dublin Maker’s mission is to entertain, inform and connect the makers of Ireland, while inspiring the next generation of Ireland’s makers and inventors and we want you to be part of it.
Take the opportunity to glimpse into the future, get hands-on in the creation process and find inspiration to become a Maker. There’s nothing else like it. Remember, your project doesn’t need to be finished, and it definitely doesn’t need to be for sale. We want you to share how you make, so in-progress, hobbyist projects are A-OK!
How to Apply
Entries: The first step to participating in Dublin Maker is to submit an entry that tells us about yourself and your project. Entries can be submitted through dublinmaker.ie/open-call from individuals as well as from groups, such as hobbyist clubs and schools. Please provide a short description of what you make and what you would like to bring to Dublin Maker, including links to photographs and/or videos of your project. We particularly encourage exhibits that are interactive and that highlight the process of making things. Closing date for applications is Wednesday, May 15th 2019.
Here are just some of the topics that we’re looking for:
● Student Projects
● Crafts people showing their process
● Music Performance and Participation
● 3D Printers and CNC Mills
● Textile Arts and Crafts
● Home Energy Monitoring
● Rockets and RC Toys
● Green Tech
● Radios, Vintage Computers and Game Systems
● Electric Vehicles
● Biology/Biotech and Chemistry Projects
● Food and Beverage Makers
● Shelter (Tents, Domes, etc.)
● Unusual Tools or Machines
● How to Fix Things or Take them Apart (Vacuums, Clocks, Washing Machines, etc.)


A collection of useful quick-start resources to help you and your startup hit the ground running.
We organise all of our documents via Google Docs. Its browser-based nature keeps our resources accessible from any computer, anywhere in the world.
Our standard work proposal template for all projects quoted for by Leaf. Typically, this document is useful for not only introducing your and/or your company, but an opperunity to demonstrate a deep understanding of the brief.
Our Standard SLA, which covers out of hours bug fixes on software projects we work on.
Our Extended SLA, which covers bug fixes and infrastructure on software projects we work on.


Angelita Lapuz Bradney, writer
Angelita Lapuz Bradney is a prize-winning fiction writer. Her work has been published in numerous literary magazines and anthologies and performed on stage. She has an MA in Creative and Life Writing from Goldsmiths, University of London, and is a graduate of the Faber Academy.
Her novel-in-progress, Wildwood, is a British-Filipino family drama entwined with ghosts and folklore. It won the 2022 Byte the Book/Hachette UK bursary for debut authors and was runner-up in the 2021 Writers & Artists 'Turn the Page' competition.
You can also read many of her short stories below, including All that water must be unimaginably heavy, which won the £4000 National Memory Day short story competition in 2017.
Angelita is represented by Catherine Cho at Paper Literary.
“Angelita’s writing is clear, cold, seemingly dispassionate, taking us to the heart of trauma and its effects on memory, leaving the reader with the spaces to wonder what we and history may also choose to forget. This is superb writing: both imaginatively rich and confidently spare in crafting.” Cathy Galvin, Director of The Word Factory, Co-Founder of The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Prize, and judge of the 2017 National Memory Day short story competition.
At a family reunion in a remote woodland cottage, a mother and daughter must face their ghosts and unravel the dark secret in their Filipino heritage.
A family gathering summons Nina Hawkins to Wildwood, the crumbling cottage where she grew up in the primeval Forest of Dean. From the moment she arrives she’s surrounded by the ghosts of her troubled adolescence, from her struggles to fit in as a mixed-race child to the tragic death of her best friend, Ellie. Nina’s free-spirited mother, Grace, can’t understand Nina’s obsession with the past. Having left her home country of the Philippines behind, newly-divorced Grace wants to live life to the full.
But memory runs deep as tree roots, and as the week progresses, apparitions appear in the shadows of the forest and dead animals are left at the door. Nina realises that someone doesn’t want her to forget Ellie’s death: someone who knows the secret reason for Nina’s guilt. The more Nina investigates, the more she becomes certain that Grace, too, is hiding something. But the truth is more shocking than she can imagine, tangled in her heritage that leads back to the witch doctors and headhunting tribes of the Philippines.
Like The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller with a Filipino twist, Wildwood would also appeal to readers of Ponti by Sharlene Teo and Sisters by Daisy Johnson.
WINNER: Byte the Book and Hachette UK bursary for debut authors 2022
RUNNER-UP: Writers & Artists Turn the Page competition 2021.
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash.
Short stories and flash fiction
Angelita's short stories and flash fiction have been published in various literary magazines and anthologies. A couple of her favourites are Gap (published by Ellipsis Zine) and Is there magic here? (published by The Fiction Pool).
Angelita's work has also been shortlisted and highly commended in many competitions including the Fish prize, Inktears, Retreat West, City Writes, Writers' Forum magazine and Shooter Literary Magazine. She won the 2017 National Memory Day short story competition with All that water must be unimaginably heavy.
A misdemeanour committed in a seaside town has lifelong consequences.
An earlier version of this story was performed in 2015 by Liars' League NYC.
Shortlisted for the Writers Forum magazine short story competition.
All that water must be unimaginably heavy
The judge, Cathy Galvin, Director of The Word Factory and Co-Founder of The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Prize, commented:
“Angelita’s writing is clear, cold, seemingly dispassionate, taking us to the heart of trauma and its effects on memory, leaving the reader with the spaces to wonder what we and history may also choose to forget. This is superb writing: both imaginatively rich and confidently spare in crafting.”
You can read the story, along with the winners from the other categories, here.
Photo credits: JP Valery (Saturday Night), Adrian Craig (Bembridge Beach), Valentina Locatelli (While this lasts), Alex Atudosie (Other Folks' Troubles), Ramakant Sharda (Miss Quinn), Josh Withers (The Tower), Jessica Castro (Book, Kitchen, Shelf), Tom Quandt (Illumination), Wendy Aros Routman (Empty nest), Charles Deluvio (A peachy moment), Christiane Teston (Is there magic here?), Jeremy Vessey (Other Chances), Jordan Opel (Gap), Amy Humphries (Tinder), Tomas Robertson (All that water), Andalucia Andaluia (She).
© Angelita Bradney 2018


Heather Hui-Litwin Ph.D.(Chemistry, Univ.Toronto), J.D.(Osgoode)
Co-founder of the Self-Rep Navigators
Lawyer, LL.M.Candidate University of Toronto
Areas of Practice: Civil litigation; contractual disputes; procedural coaching for Superior Court matters; public legal education
Phone: (647) 739-0606
Heather is a lawyer and currently a graduate law student. While her practice is focused on assisting self-represented litigants, her current research project is focused on the challenges of expert evidence. Heather is passionate about access to justice and legal education for lay people. She was a founding member of the “Law At the Library” program at the Toronto Public Library. Heather offers private coaching consultations to individuals about the legal process. As a former litigant herself, she realizes that in order to engage with the legal process meaningfully, a litigant ought to understand at least the fundamental principles of our legal system. Having a basic understanding also helps a litigant to decide how to retain lawyers most effectively under limited scope or unbundled service retainers.
Here are some of the topics that Heather’s private tutorials cover:
- Overview of all the steps in a lawsuit
- What are the general steps in a motion, and how motions are different from trials
- What does “discovery” mean and what to expect
- How to find the right lawyer or other forms of legal services for your case (besides using Google or the Law Society’s Referral Service)
- The general steps in a trial
- What are some of the most basic things you must know about presenting your case (motions are different from trials)
- What are the different types of legal documents, the purpose behind these documents
- What is the difference between a legal argument versus just any common sense argument
- How to do your own legal research on the freely available database CanLII (without referring to your own situation).
- What self-represented litigants should be wary of in particular
Heather is also the coordinator of Law Society of Ontario’s accredited CPD programs for members of the Self-Rep Navigators.


Tuesday proved to be a very productive day, which I spent visiting the library at Waseda University. University libraries in Japan are generally closed to the public, so I arrived with a letter of introduction from my own institution, as well as my i.d. card. As the library is literally gated (students swipe their i.d. card to enter), I had to receive a research day pass to use the collections. This allowed me full access to the library, and also allowed me to leave and return throughout the day. Above is the entrance to the central library, below are shots of the tree-lined campus, where I took a long walk on my lunch break.
My day pass. I spent the morning in the general stacks, and the afternoon in the research collections, which required a further sign in and deposit of my bag in a locker.


Our Mission – New Rooms for Child Abuse Victims
Welcome to Room Redux, where healing and transformation go hand in hand. We are compassionately dedicated to encouraging healing and improving the lives of children who have faced abuse, through Room Transformation. Often, abuse occurs in a child’s own room. This can link the room to feelings of fear and aversion, causing the child to avoid it entirely. We provide new rooms for child abuse victims where they can feel comfortable and safe!
Since the beginning, one main goal of Room Redux has been to have the ability to transform the rooms and lives of children everywhere who have been victimized. With Chapters opening up across America, we get closer to reaching the goal of new rooms for child abuse victims everywhere.
New Braunfels Public Library Foundation
The New Braunfels Public Library Foundation was founded on November 11, 1996 as a result of looking for ways to help fund the growing needs of our library. During the initial discussion of plans to finance and build a larger library in New Braunfels (what is now the main library located at 700 East Common St), the Library Board met with an HEB executive to explore his company’s criteria for making grants and gifts. At that meeting, the Library Board was urged to establish a foundation to solicit money on behalf of the library. The Library Board was told that corporations do not, as a matter of general practice, make grants directly into municipal treasuries. It was then necessary to establish a state-chartered, tax-exempt foundation to generate and receive corporate grants on behalf of the library. This, combined with the need to handle bequests and trusts that would benefit the library without being mingled with other city funds, led to the Foundation’s creation.
When Family Promise began, it was a local response to a problem in Union County, New Jersey. Thirty years later, we are a national movement involving more than 200,000 volunteers which served more than 177,000 people in 2020. But the core of what we do is still local—partnerships within a city or county changing lives. Family Promise makes that possible by developing and supporting Affiliates that address family homelessness right in their own community.
Over the past three decades, Family Promise has continued to expand our scope and our reach. Today, we comprise more than 200 Affiliates across 43 states and are the leading national nonprofit addressing the issue of family homelessness.
ReGroup Foundation was founded in May 2015 when Army Ranger veteran Antonio Ruiz and his partner Stephanie Solton; the mother of an Air Force A10 crew chief, decided it was time to do something about the alarming statistics surrounding our veterans.
Specifically, they aimed to stop the suicide rates and homelessness so they went to work researching the problems and interviewing homeless veterans. What they discovered was that there are many smaller issues that lead to the bigger problems.
They also discovered there are many great veteran non profits doing amazing things; however, there are clear gaps.
One of the biggest gaps is providing the transitioning veterans a place to live while they take the time to explore their options, develop, and deploy a sound transition plan. A place where they are surrounded by other transitioning veterans.