I just loaded my iPhone up with more books and realized what a rich year it’s been so far in reading.1
If you’re on the lookout for good reads (I always am!), here are some of the best books I’ve read recently:
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Carol Dweck) – Dweck’s TED Talks are great but the unabridged book well worth it. Read it if you care about living well.
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen (Christopher McDougall) – this book changed my perspective on human physiology and convinced me that running in 100° Phnom Penh heat is actually pretty tame on the scale of human athletic achievements (and, believe it or not, can be quite enjoyable).
Wake, Sleeper (Bryan Parys) – a masterfully crafted memoir of growing up and grappling with faith. Equal parts tragic, hilarious, absurd, and profound, it was enjoyable and thought provoking to the end. This is one I read slowly, with my eyes, to savor the prose.
High Output Management (Andy Grove) – with such a yawn-inducing title I almost passed it over, but I’m glad I didn’t. It’s one of the highest-density books I’ve read in terms of value-per-page. I’m sure I will return to it year after year.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Robert B. Cialdini) – I’ll just copy from the book’s description: this is “the classic book on persuasion, [which] explains the psychology of why people say ‘yes’—and how to apply these understandings”. I had many ah-ha! moments learning to recognize why I behave in certain ways, often against my felt wishes.
Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis (Robert F. Kennedy) – an inside account of the decision-making process that diffused likely nuclear war. Fascinating account of the human elements of negotiations. (I had previously read this in grad school; definitely worth the re-read.)
Finding George Orwell in Burma (Emma Larkin) – I’ve never paired travel writing with actual travel before but this provided an insightful introduction to Burma. Without it I could never have understood what a positive change has happened in the country in just ten years since it was published.
- This has been largely facilitated by the excellent Voice Dream Reader text-to-speech app, which lets me read equally well whether at a cafe, on a run, or on a bumpy bus ride. It might be worth a separate post, but for me the notion of “reading” has transformed in recent years from a discrete physical activity (moving your eyes across the author’s written words) into a cognitive activity (absorbing the author’s words with your mind). This has been completely liberating. Hat tip to Jared Goralnick, who got me started down this path with his evangelism of Audible.com. ↩


||Roxanne Kiely- President / CEO
Singer/songwriter, musician, performer, vocal coach and co-founder of Songsalive!
scoopfx.com | roxanne.kiely.com | busyizzy.com
An untiring supporter of fellow songwriters and performers Roxanne co-founded Songsalive! not-for-profit songwriting organisation in 1997. The original Sydney chapter has expanded both nationally and internationally to the U.S. Sponsored locally by the Australasian Performing Right Association, (A.P.R.A.)
Co-founding Songsalive( now Songsalive! U.S.) with Gilli Moon, proved to be a significant event in Roxanne's personal life as well, providing the vehicle whereby she met her future husband, Stephen Kiely, who joined the organisation soon after its formation.
Roxanne has been instrumental in bringing together elements of the industry which simply work well, such as promoting the unusually gifted lyric and composition lecturer, Pat Pattison, Berklee College alumnus, who regularly conducts seminars in Australia, and members of the local communities who have profited from the methods he teaches.
Busy Izzy & Friends author and co-writer
In 2012, Roxanne created “Busy Izzy and Friends”, featuring a 12 year old girl, her eight friends and a little puppy called Newly Truly. The stories use rhythm and rhyme and book one includes a CD of exciting children’s songs, written by Roxanne and Stephen Kiely.
Over 10,000 copies of the book have been sold, to date
In 2015, the second book in the series, Busy Izzy and Newly Truly - The Big Surprise was published and has also proven to be a very popular book with children, parents and teachers alike, having sold over 5,000 copies already.
Following the success of the first two books, the third in the series, Busy Izzy and Talkative Tess, is due to be released in December 2017.
Coupled with the publication of these innovative and exciting children's picture story books, is "The Busy Izzy Show", a live action story with lots of music, slated to be presenting shows in early 2018.
Singing Teacher To The "Stars of Today"
Roxanne has many students already successful and high profile stars in the Australian entertainment industry, such as Delta Goodrem, whom she taught exclusively from age eight to twenty two, Ella Hooper, from Killing Heidi, and a plethora of stars in the pop, country and jazz genres of the Australian music industry, including the dynamic young performer Marlisa Punzalan, winner of the 2014 series of X-Factor. "Roxanne's intense and creative lessons will allow you to find your voice and develop its potential."
ScoopFX Music School is situated in Sydney's North West and comprises Roxanne and her husband, Stephen.
Anyone who has met or worked with Roxanne in her capacity as a venue, workshop, showcase or event co-ordinator, quickly realises that they are dealing with a passionate supporter of the local music scene, and songwriters in particular.
Her constant contact with all aspects of the industry, including print media, television, artist development companies, copyright associations, pubs, clubs and other venues, help keep her abreast of the rhythm which underlies constant change within the music scene.
Not only as President and CEO of Songsalive!, Australia, but also in her capacity as teacher, producer, company director and, of course, songwriter, Roxanne remains focused on, and extremely excited about the potential for Songsalive! Australia to create and foster great developments for Australian songwriters.
||Stephen Kiely- Vice President / Creative Director
scoopfx.com | stephen.kiely.com | busyizzy.com
After living out of a suitcase for a few years as a touring musician with his band RadioActive, Stephen turned his hand to advertising jingles, and ventured into film score arranging, but his first love is the popular song.
Stephen has been a writer member of APRA AMCOS (the Australasian Performing Right Association) for over 25 years, and believes that it is the strong support which APRA gives to the Australian songwriting community which has helped foster its growth into the modern, successful industry it has become.
Joining the original Songsalive! organisation in 1997, became Workshop Director, developed the original Songsalive! website into a cohesive and streamlined interactive experience, and designed the covers for the compilation CD's from the 2nd to the 11th editions.
As a member of the TSC committee, Stephen handles many of the duties associated with The Song Comp, Songsalive! Australia's own songwriting competition.
Together, Roxanne and Stephen have developed the ScoopFX Music Tuition school, which provides one-on-one classes in singing, piano, guitar, bass, vocal and of course, songwriting.
Busy Izzy & Friends co-writer
As co-director in the ever-expanding studios at ScoopFX Music, Stephen has written, performed and produced songs for many of Australia’s rising stars, while creating the complete recordings of the Busy Izzy project, co-written and produced with Roxanne Kiely.
Dom Gannon - Sydney City Workshop Director
Dom Gannon is a singer/songwriter from Sydney. Buying his first guitar at 10 years old, Dom found his love for music. He continued to learn more about music, teaching himself piano, bass guitar and drums.
Dom spent time completing Certificate IV with A.M.E.B for Classical Singing until he discovered Roxanne Kiely's vocal technique and never looked back.
Mr. Gannon is also a very generous sponsor of The Song Comp, having donated a computer with peripherals, to the value of $5,000 to each of The Song Comp winners, from 2012 to the present.
Dom's album is titled "First Time Round", and via this and his other musical projects, is looking forward to the next years of his life with music.
Check out Dom's site


(and largest city)
|Official language(s)||Torlish, Shamad|
|Liege||Holy Toralum Empire|
|-||Arrival of Shamads||1402|
On the southern coasts of the Didamo, Shamadia is the southern-most border of the Holy Toralum Empire, right behind the Red Wastes. The initial populartion of Shamadia were made up entirely of immigrants who travelled from the Red Wastes.
Before the arrival of the Shamads in 1402, Shamadia has always been an empty, barren land. When the Shamads arrived from the Red Wastes, exhausted and terrified, they begged the Emperor for salvation. Intrigued, the Emperor allowed them to stay in Shamadia in return for swearing loyalty to the Emperor.
Shamad is almost entirely desert, save for few oasis and the lush green Tamasq Delta. To the north of it is the Didamo, Kalidos to the west, and the Red Wastes to the south.


"Love, Heartbreaks, Epiphanies, and Joy" is a poetry collection that contains 81 poems about love... heartbreaks... epiphanies...and joy. These topics are very relatable to the majority of readers as many of us are dealing with or have dealt with one or more of them. "Love, Heartbreaks, Epiphanies, and Joy" unfolds as it tells the story of the way love often goes. Some of the poems included are based on my own experiences of learning the hard way to love myself and learning how to remove myself from toxic relationships. The book's purpose is to help others; Also, to shed light on the meaning of love and how to obtain joy in our everyday lives. The poetry is uplifting and humorous. Some of the poems are melancholy, but those come before epiphany and joy make their way in. As the epiphany unravels, the words pull you in and lead you to joy. The topics are divided into four sections that will stay on your mind, encourage you, truly touch your heart, and impact your soul! Enjoy the ride!! Please note that it has been revised and thirty-six more poems for your enjoyment!
All of Epiphany's books are tax-free. Please allow 3-5 days for shipping.


Dawlish Library was the venue for a very interesting evening presentation by this renowned railway artist whose paintings and books are very popular with all railway lovers. Philip illustrated his talk with the aid of a slide presentation showing how his paintings are built up from a pencil sketch to the finished article using oil paint on canvas. It was amazing to hear of all the background work that goes into his paintings with site visits and photographs to the pencil sketches before commencing with the painting. Even then, frequently alterations are made once the actual painting has started to fulfil the changing wishes of his customers who have commissioned the work. Congratulations to the Friends of Dawlish library who organised the evening.


The laughter level was higher than usual - perhaps too much to stay focused. As principal, I decided to step in to see what the commotion was all about...
It seems that Kelly had discovered the face-distorting potential of her magnifying ruler...
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It's a message that is easily and often lost in the midst of commercialism, internet, blogging, life, presents... and even Christmas. But, it's a message we all need to know and remember - not just once a year.
There are many ways to celebrate Christmas -- many beautiful traditions. In the midst of your celebration, I encourage you to take a moment to recalibrate, if necessary, on the real reason for the season. Don't miss the message. Don't miss the Christ in Christmas.
Merry Christmas and good night!
I always thought Santa must have a secret to staying productive. Apparently, he does.
My wife, Kathy, is a life-long Disney fan and we love to spend time at the park. A friend of hers arranged for this dedication.
Via: Sun 7 News (Click on the link below)
This afternoon I reread a book, one that I purchased almost two decades ago. It's called Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to Be with God, by Bill Hybels. In just thirteen short chapters, Hybels considers a number of topics, beginning with the adventure of prayer, reasons we don't stop to pray, the power of prayer and a biblical pattern of prayer, finally concluding with a brief chapter on "Living in God's Presence."
I had read this book before, but it impacted me much more on the second reading, probably because when I read it for the first time I thought I had all the answers. I don't have all of the answers, just a lot of gray hair and I found the book inspiring and thought-provoking. I really appreciated Hybels' practical examples and illustrations. I probably ended up highlighting a third of the book to come back to and review in greater detail.
My next action, (after praying of course), will be to create a mind map of the key points. I find mind mapping a useful tool when I am studying or thinking about complex topics. Inspired by fellow Lotus Notes blogger, Thomas Duff, who somehow manages to write 3+ book reviews a week, I think I'll try and review this book over the next six months to a year. The book is not very thick but the concepts are quite rich and I want to treat these with the attention they deserve. For this reason, I will create a category on the blog to classify what I learn from the book.
Whether your prayer life is rich and relational, sporadic or even nonexistent, I strongly recommend the book.
UPDATE: Apparently, the book has remained a best seller and this year the publisher even released at 20th anniversary edition.
Amazon Link: Too Busy Not to Pray: Slowing Down to Be With God


by Felix Fojas
Astrologically, the period that takes the earth to pass through each of the Twelve Signs of the Great Zodiac is divided into a greater and lesser cycle. The greater cycle, which is known as the Great Year, is composed of 25,868 years. On the other hand the lesser cycle or the Great Month lasts approximately 2,000 years. Actually it is the Great Month of Aquarius that we have entered in the the year 2000 A.D. Strictly speaking, we are just in the orb of Aquarius, but the Great Year of Aquarius is till a long way off and will commence in 2638 A.D. when the Sun will by precession enter the constellation Aquarius.
As the song goes, which was popularized by the Fifth Dimension in the late 60's:
When the Moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars
And Peace will guide the planets
And Love will still the stars...
The dawning of the Millennium, which be marked by a major planetary alignment, will in turn trigger a drastic change in human civilization. If Pisces, a water sign symbolizing feeling, stirred a revolution in human emotions two thousand years ago when Christ walked the earth, Aquarius or the Water Bearer--an air sign commonly mistaken by many as a water sign, which stands for the psyche--has been predicted by seers to usher in a revolution in the human mind.
Since the middle of the last century when Aquarian vibrations started impinging upon planet Earth, up to the present era, science has literally made a quantum leap." Aquarius is responsible for more inventions for the benefit of humanity than any of the other Signs," opines Alan Leo, the internationally famous astrologer. Note, however, that the true keyword of Aquarius is 'humanity' and it is hoped in the future that the scientific breakthrough will be followed by a spiritual renaissance. Here the moderating influence of Leo, Aquarius's polarity, will be crucial in averting a nuclear holocaust and other man-made cataclysms. As a counterforce, the planetary ruler of Aquarius is Uranus, the celestial harbinger of revolution and sudden change, although the planet also exerts a positive spiritual and humanitarian influence.
Based on esoteric astrology, the Moon, the Sun, the Earth, and other celestial bodies have their own aura or electromagnetic field known in occult parlance as the "ring-pass-not" which extends millions of miles into outer space. Ever since the Sun moved toward the constellation Aquarius, its vast aura already came in touch with Aquarian vibrations long before the Sun actually entered the Sign. Now that we have entered the Great Year of the Millennium which started in the year 2000 A.D., a spiritual revolution had already been sweeping the face of the earth to prepare humanity for the advent of the Golden Age or Satya Yuga in Sanskrit.
The violet-colored Aquarian or Seventh Ray energy will bring out the best and the worst among men. The spiritual will become more spiritual, whereas the materialist will lust for more power and wealth. This will effect a polarization of two opposing forces, the yin and the yang, the negative and the positive, the evil and the good--leading to a final confrontation which will result in a global catharsis or purgation in the form of natural and man-made catastrophes. After learning such a painful lesson, humanity will recover from its spiritual trauma and erase national boundaries. A spiritual world government will be created which will champion the ideology of love and brotherhood. One thousand years of peace will reign upon Earth under the leadership of a new great spiritual teacher or avatar. Clairvoyance, ESP, and astral travel will be common phenomena. The likes of Einstein and da Vinci will populate the world.
New Age philosopher David Spangler in the book Reimagination of the World: A Critique of the New Age Science and Popular Culture (co-authored by William Irwin Thompson) states that the New Age can be defined in four major viewpoints. First, the emergence of a planetary culture," not in the sense of a world goverment, but a "greater global awareness, cooperation and coordination on the part of all peoples and institutions, with particular mindfulness of how we are all interconnected and interdependent...Second, the response to the archetype or myth of the sacred planet, an embodiment of man's desire to create a world in which humanity, nature and the domain of the spirit work together in ways that are naturally empowering and co-creative. Thirdly, New Age is the gestalt of our multifaceted responses to the global changes happening around us...the spirit behind our responses to the technological, political, economic, scientific and spiritual realities is the factor which minimizes or eliminates the danger that we will destroy ourselves and our world and maximizes the possibility that through a greater planetary awareness and a shared planetary culture, we will further the emergence of a sacred world. And lastly, the New Age is an evolutionary shift within the life and spirit of the Earth itself. Just as human puberty brings hormonal shifts, rebalancing and the changes are going on within the subtle or spiritual body of the Earth. New "energies" and qualities are being taken on, and the older ones are being let go of. The Earth as a being is forming a new pattern of inner relationships with the cosmoc."
In her tour de force titled The Aquarian Conspiracy, Marilyn Ferguson describes a network of conspirators in the United States whose ranks work singly or in a group, often unaware of one another's activities. This network has a singular goal: usher in a revolution in human consciousness and give birth to a civilization with boundless material spiritual potential. Although Ferguson limits her study to the United States, her insight can well apply to the rest of the world.
To quote Ferguson: "The network is the Aquarian Conspiracy which represents the Now What. We have moved into unknown, The known has failed us completely. Taking a broader view of history and deeper measure of nature, the Aquarian Conspiracy is a different revolution. It looks to the turnabout in consciousness of a critical number of individuals, enough to bring a renewal of society."
Derived from the Greek word paradigma, which means "pattern," a paradigm is a mental construct, a framework of thought that is utilized to explain certain aspects of reality from a particular viewpoint. Paradigms can be applied to all fields of human endeavor, and people speak of an economic, religious, political, philosophical, or scientific paradigm. Thomas Kuhn, a science historian and philosopher, invented the concept of "paradigm shift" which which he originally applied to science. A paradigm shift is nothing more that a new way of thinking about old problems.
Usually it takes generations or even centuries for an old paradigm to be supplanted by a new one. There is often a yawning time gap that separates the discovery of a new paradigm and its actual application. To cite an example, even the most influential scientists are still under strong attack from the Establishment, the sworn defender of the old paradigm, until a new paradigm gains ground and creates a revolution in human consciousness.
The same argument holds true for New Age teachings, the paradigm of the Aquarian Age. Thirty years ago, very few paid serious attention to them. New Age teachings were either branded as an absurdity or superstition, if not downright work of the devil. In stark contrast, today New Age teachings are capturing the hearts and minds of the young and old alike. But what exactly are New Age teachings? These are the quintessence, minus dogma, of the same age-old spiritual truths which were preached by Christ, Krishna, Buddha, Muhammad and other enlightened beings to fit the pragmatic needs and temperament of modern man.
New Age teachings will shape the consciousness of a new type of humanity that is emerging, a much more compassionate and loving one than its predecessors. This new species of man is probably what the philosopher Nietzsche foresaw in a vision a century ago--which he described as the "ubermensch" or superman whose luminous countenance will bring light to the world. Slowly homo mechanicus will become extinct and give way to homo magicus, the Aquarian genius.
Today, Astrology has been transformed into the modern and scientific-sounding "Biorhythm," Absent healing is now called "Radionics." Exorcism is currently termed "Psychotherapy," and Yoga has been renamed "Cybernetics." All these are old spiritual wines in new bottles. Indeed, there is a groundswell of interest in New Age teachings. Thousands of books and countless seminars are being offered on such diverse esoteric subjects as Crystal Power, Creative Visualization, Feng Shui, Alchemy, Yoga and Color Meditation. On the other hand, interesting magazines and journals on spirituality, the paranormal and the occult, both of the eastern and the western variety, are proliferating the world over. Spiritual organizations, old and new alike, denominational and non-denominational, are gaining legions of adherents. It is obvious that there is a growing market for spiritual commodities. New Age books and other spiritual paraphernalia are selling briskly. This is why Astroscope, Magical Blend and other similar magazines have appeared on the publishing scene in order to respond, not just to a solitary voice, but to innumerable voices out there in the wilderness that are crying for the manna of spiritual enlightenment.


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MisCon 36 Guest of Honor
Charlaine Harris was born in the Mississippi Delta. Her father was a farmer and then a school principal, and her mother was a librarian. Charlaine was educated at public schools and attended Rhodes College in Memphis, TN.
Two thousand twenty-one will mark Charlaine’s fortieth year as a published writer. She has written two stand-alones, and her series include the Aurora Teagarden mysteries, the Lily Bard mysteries, the Sookie Stackhouse urban fantasies, the Harper Connelly urban fantasies, the Midnight, Texas novels, the Cemetery Girl graphic novels (with Christopher Golden), and the Gunnie Rose books, set in an alternate history America. Charlaine has also written many short stories, and together with Toni L.P. Kelner she edited seven themed anthologies (and had great fun).
The television series “True Blood” was based on Charlaine’s Sookie Stackhouse novels. Hallmark Movies and Mysteries is still showing a series of movies created about the Aurora Teagarden character, and for two seasons “Midnight, Texas” was on the air. Two of her other series are in production.
Charlaine belongs to several professional organizations and is an avid reader. She and her husband live on a cliff overlooking the Brazos River with their rescue dogs. Charlaine has the joy of being a grandmother, and she attends the Episcopalian church.
Scheduled Panels and Presentations:
Key: =On a Panel =Moderating =GMing
Fri 3:00 - 3:50 PM, Q&A with Charlaine Harris, Dragon Pavilion (1)
Panelists: Justin Barba, Charlaine Harris
A Q&A session with Author GoH Charlaine Harris. If time allows, we will take audience questions.
- Break Fri 3:50 - Fri 5:00
Fri 5:00 - 5:50 PM, Go Bump in the Night, Dragon Pavilion (1)
Moderator: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle); Panelists: Patricia Briggs, James Glass, Charlaine Harris, Peter Wacks (pjwacks)
By the light of day, let's discuss things that go bump in the night. The mysterious. The unknown. Secretive things that lurk in the dark. Why are we fascinated with ghoulies and ghosties and other sneaky denizens of the night? Lets delve into the origins of fables, folk tale, and history to bring to the surface the theory of origins for various troupes and classic stories that have come to make up our modern day mythos of things that lurk just beyond the meniscus of light.
- Break Fri 5:50 - Fri 7:00
Fri 7:00 - 7:50 PM, Opening Ceremonies, Dragon Pavilion (1)
Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: Cosplaimee , Justin Barba, Patricia Briggs, Dragon Dronet, Becky Harouz, Charlaine Harris, Isaac C. Singleton Jr.
Join our GoHs at MisCon 36's Opening Ceremonies and find out what's going on throughout the weekend.
- Break Fri 7:50 - Sat 10:00
Sat 10:00 - 10:50 AM, Charlaine Harris Book Signing, Ballroom B
Moderator: Justin Barba; Panelists: Charlaine Harris
Author GoH Charlaine Harris will sign books. You are limited to 3 items signed per trip through the signing line. This is a tightly controlled event, and you can line up early.
- Break Sat 10:50 - Sat 1:00
Sat 1:00 - 1:50 PM, Plot or Character: Which Comes First?, Dragon Pavilion (1)
Moderator: Manny Frishberg; Panelists: Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, Rhiannon Held, Tod McCoy
What is most important for a good story: a fast moving, engaging plot, or characters you can identify with (or at least care about?) Can you have one without the other? When should you? And, does plot emerge from the character’s needs and desires, or is the character born to serve the plot?
- Break Sat 1:50 - Sat 5:00
Sat 5:00 - 5:50 PM, De-Mystifying Mystery, Ballroom C
Panelists: Charlaine Harris, Rhiannon Held, Danith McPherson, Peter Wacks (pjwacks)
So many kinds of mystery: amateur sleuths, professional sleuths, noir, cozies, country house, police procedurals, “setting” mysteries (Wyoming, Alaska, Iceland) et al. What makes a great mystery? How do we integrate these traditional sleuthing stories into our fantasy or science fiction milieus or do we have to look for something completely different? Who has done it well? Will devout mystery readers ever be persuaded to join us in the blend?
- Break Sat 5:50 - Sun 11:00
Sun 11:00 - 11:50 AM, Necessary Story Elements, Dragon Pavilion (1)
Panelists: Patricia Briggs, James Glass, Charlaine Harris, Rhiannon Held
What are the essential elements of a story? How do these elements change between genres, say from epic fantasy to mystery to western to urban fantasy.
- Break Sun 11:50 - Sun 3:00
Sun 3:00 - 3:50 PM, Trickster: Scoundrel, or Hero?, Dragon Pavilion (1)
Moderator: Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle); Panelists: Patricia Briggs, Kyle Elliott (Big Kyle), Charlaine Harris, Peter Wacks (pjwacks)
Stealing our hearts, and often igniting our anger, the rogues, scoundrels, and tricksters of our stories can be beloved one moment and despised the next.
How do we define these characters whose motives are as obscured as the lines of morality and social contracts they dance around? Why are we fascinated with these archetypes?
- Break Sun 3:50 - Sun 5:00
Sun 5:00 - 5:50 PM, Suspicious Character, Ballroom C
Moderator: Rob Carlos; Panelists: Rob Carlos, Charlaine Harris
Come watch author Guest of Honor Charlaine Harris describe one of her characters to artist Rob Carlos. Rob will work up a portrait of the character right before your eyes.


Picture Book Selections:
This adorable picture book shows children that families come in all shapes and sizes. The thing that actually makes a family is love.
Aidan was assigned female at birth, but as he grew older, he found the words to tell his parents that he is actually a boy. When Aidan’s mom announces that she’s going to have a baby, Aidan is excited to help his parents pick out paint colors, clothes, and names all while working to make sure that the new baby will feel loved exactly as they are.
Middle Grade Selections:
Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, and his mom read the beginning and the last page. She immediately contacted the school and initiated a book challenge as she thought it was inappropriate for fifth-grade students to read a story where two boys “deeply love each other.” Donovan and his classmates join together to fight off these few loud parents in a push to support their teacher (who happens to be gay) and defend their right to read all books.
This collection of short stories highlights many different young folks who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. One story that stood out to me was about a former gymnast, who could no longer be a part of their team since they aren’t a girl. So many young people long to participate in sports but are often excluded because they don’t fit within the gender binary.
Damian isn't like other boys. He lives with his grandparents, he wants to play with dolls, and he hates the other boys. Upon entering 7th grade, Damian starts at a new school and decides that he just won't talk at all, that way the other kids will have no reason to pick on him. Unfortunately, this plan backfires and he becomes the target of his peers' taunting. This graphic novel memoir is raw and emotional. It tackles many difficult topics from diverse families to coming out. It also normalizes therapy.
Young Adult Selections:
Mickey James III has some incredibly large ice skates to fill. His father and grandfather were both first overall draft picks for the NHL. Mickey, aka Terzo, is entering his freshman year at Hartland University where he will now be teammates with his biggest rival, Jaysen Caulfield. Can Terzo live up to the expectations that have followed him for his entire life or will everything crack underneath his feet? This book contains incredibly important and timely conversations about sports and mental health. It also addresses the homophobia that is often associated with professional sports.
Life. Love. Friendships. All of these feel messy to high school Junior, Maggie. She's caught feelings for three different people in her life: her ex-boyfriend Matt, her first crush/best friend Amanda, and new girl Dani. Maggie is also overwhelmed by her upcoming decisions about the rest of her life, specifically college and career options. Maggie's passion for photography comes in handy as she begins to tackle her art assignment, and she decides to use the project to help untangle her feelings for each person. Things seem to be going well until everything crashes and burns. Will anyone stand with Maggie once the fire is extinguished?
This may be the most perfect book that I’ve ever read. Linus works as a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth. When he is sent on a special assignment to verify that the children at the Marsyas Island Orphanage are being well-cared for, he had no idea that the children and their caretaker, Arthur, were about to change his life. This tale is overflowing with magic and love. Each and every character will hold special places in your heart, push the boundaries of your understanding of love, and burn down the world so that we can build something better. Read this immediately.


Gothic Lifestyle, Wiccan, Pagan, Occult, Left Hand Path Literature & Tarot Decks
Also Included Are Fairy Books, Steampunk Books, Bookmarks and More
|DFAEFOR-Faery Forest oracle deck by Lucy Cavendish $30.50|
|dgolvis-Golden Visconti tarot deck. $18.50|
The Smudging and Blessings Book: Inspirational Rituals to Cleanse and Heal book by Jane Alexander. 96 pages. $12.50
|oldstyleconjure- Old Style Conjure Wisdoms, Workings and Remedies book by Starr Casas. $25.00|
|53517- Generic Rider-Waite color 4 3/4x 5/8" full 78 card tarot pack with no instruction booklet. $7.50|
|BHOWOUI1OC - How to Use a Ouija Board by Michael St. Christopher. 40 pages. $10.50|
|DROBWOO-Robin Wood tarot deck. $24.50|
|amybrownbookmark-Amy Brown Night Blossom fairy artwork bookmark with tassel with charm. Was $5.50 SALE $2.50|
|dvinwis-The Vintage Wisdom Oracle deck by Victoria Moseley featuring sepia French vintage postcards. 80 page book and 52 card deck. 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches. $24.50|
|Walking the Twilight path book by Michelle Belanger $12.50 SALE $10.00|
|dspicom-Blue Spirit Communication board. $19.50|
BCKLNDSCMT/BCOMWIT-"The Complete Book of Witchcraft" book by Raymond Buckland Softcover. 368 pages. $35.50
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft has influenced and guided countless students, coven initiates, and solitaries around the world. One of modern Wicca's most recommended books, this comprehensive text features a step-by-step course in Witchcraft, with photographs and illustrations, rituals, beliefs, history, and lore, as well as instruction in spellwork, divination, herbalism, healing, channeling, dreamwork, sabbats
|bsolsea - Raymond Buckland's Solitary Seance book. $18.00|
BBOOSPI-"Buckland's book of Spirit Communications" book by Raymond Buckland. Softcover. 372 pages. $24.00
This book explores mediumship and spirit communication with chapters on clairvoyance, psychometry, table tipping, levitation, talking boards, automatic writing, spiritual photography, spiritual healing, distant healing, channeling.
BWICSOL-"Wicca: Guide for the Solitary Practitioner" book by Scott Cunningham. Softcover. 240 pages. $17.50
Cunningham’s classic introduction to Wicca about how to live life magically, spiritually, attuned with nature. A book of sense and common sense, it is not only about magick, but about religion and how to achieve the much needed and wholesome relationship with our Earth. Also includes Cunningham’s own Book of Shadows.
BCOMINC- Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews book by Scott Cunningham.$21.50
Classic primer on how to make your own herbal preparations. Easy to understand, with fantastic recipes, and a section on substitutions for herbs you mauy not be able to source. BCUNBOOS- Cunningham's Book of Shadows hard cover by Scott Cunningham .$27.00
BWITBIB2WI - "The Witches Bible" - Janet and Stewart Farrar. Softcover. 349 pages. $35.50
"A Witches Bible" contains, in one volume, two books, "Eight Sabbats for. Witches" and "The Witches' Way" and discusses Sabbats; Casting & Banishing the Magic Circle; The Complete Book of Shadows; The Great Rite; Initiation Rites; Consecration Rites; Spells; Witches' Tools; Witchcraft & Sex; Running a Coven; Clairvoyance;Astral Projection.
|BICEMAG-Icelandic Magic book by Stephen Flowers . $18.50|
|dradrid -Radiant Rider Waite tarot deck by Virginijus Poshkus. $28.00|
BFLACAU - "The Flame in the Cauldron: A Book of Old-Style Witchery" - Orion Foxwood. 176 pages. $27.00
Foxwood reveals some of his own deeply personal rituals and spells directly from his own grimoire of old-style witchery, a nature-based practice that is as old as the swamps and as wild as the woods
|BWITTOD2 Witchcraft Today SALE book by Gerald Gardner Was $8.00 SALE $6.00|
|BDRUHANP- Druid's Handbook to the Spiritual Power of Plants by Jon Hughes Was $23.50 SALE $19.00|
"The Satanic Bible" by Anton LaVey. A collection of essays, observations and rituals outlining LaVey's Satanic ideology. 272 pages. Softcover. $13.00
"The Satanic Rituals" Paperback 224 pages. Includes 9 rituals and accompanying essays. $11.00
The Secret Life of a Satanist-LaVey bio by Barton Softcover. 262 pages. Was $16.00/SALE $13.00
"Encyclopaedia of Hell, An Invasion Manual for Demons Concerning the Planet Earth and the Human Race That Infests It" by Martin Olson. Softcover. 240 pages. $24.00
A manual of Earth written by Lord Satan for his invading hordes of demons, complete with hundreds of unpleasant illustrations, diagrams, and a comprehensive and utterly repulsive dictionary of Earth terms
|Glow book- by Christiana Pirello. Healthier Hair, Skin with Traditional Chinese Medicine. By combining ancient Eastern practices for health with more than 150 delicious, whole-food recipes, and healing face washes, massage oils, cleansers, and soaks, this book shows how to get a healthy glow in just 30 days by Vegan author. SALE $5.50|
The New Tarot-by Rachel Pollack 288 pages. Softcover Was $19.50 /Hardcovre Was $25.50 SALE $12.00
This book will teach you the meanings of the cards and enable you to begin doing compelling readings right away. More seasoned readers will find that this basic reference has a richness and depth that will call you back again and again to discover your own truth within the cards.
|"The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism" by Shelly Rabinovitch and James Lewis. Everything you wanted to know about modern witchcraft. Hardcover. 336 pages. Was $35.50 SALE $23.00|
fairiessouzascalora-Fairies hardcover book by Suza Scalora, artist photographer.
This fantasy book's vintage style text and aesthetically beautiful images are nearly-believable evidence of the author's search to photograph fairies the world over. 48 pages. Was $25.00 SALE $14.50
|DTHOPOC - Thoth pocket Swiss tarot deck by Crowley/Harris. $25.50|
DVAMETE - The Vampire Eternal Night Tarot by Barabara Moore. $28.50
This deliciously macabre tarot will attract the masses who feel an insatiable passion for these creatures of the night. Chillingly wrought in exquisite and realistic detail, this stunning tarot is ideal for exploring your dark side.
BGREWIC-Green Wiccan Herbal book by Silja. Paperback. 160 pages. $26.50
|TR58-Vampire Tarot deck by Natalie Hertz. Was $27.50 SALE 22.00|
|Gospel of Filth by Gavin Baddeley with Dani Filth. Was $55.50 SALE $44.50 511 pp. Paperback. A dissection of all this is unholy, esoteric and erotic this book explores dark magic and extreme music with the frontman of Cradle of Filth and noted occult author Gavin Baddeley. $55.50|
Books by Joseph Vargo:
Gothic Tarot Compendium book-by Joseph Vargo. 224 pp. Paperback. Companion to the Gothic tarot deck. $16.50 Gothic Tarot deck with artwork by Joseph Vargo. Companion to the Gothic Tarot book. $17.50 Beyond the Dark Tower book-by Joseph Vargo. Illustrated paperback. 232 pages. $18.50
Second book in the trilogy.
Tales from the Dark Tower book-First book of the Dark Tower Trilogy by Joseph Vargo et al. Illustrated paperback. $18.50 280 pages of tragic tales of myth and forbidden lore chronicling a sinister legacy.
Return to the Dark Tower book-by Joseph Vargo. Paperback. $18.50
|Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World-By Judika Illes. Hardcover. 887 pages. $40.25|
|Gothic Grimoire book by Konstantinos. Paperback. 192 pages. Explores the practice of nocturnal magick. Was $12.00 SALE $9.50|
|DTARVAM-Tarot of the Vampires deck and book set by Ian Daniels.$36.50|
Halloween Oracle- Gift boxed divination deck by Stacey Demarco. $31.50
Celebrates Samhain and the Halloween tradition in 36 elegantly illustrated cards with an 80 page guidebook.
|dgoltar-Golden Tarot by Kat Black. $33.00|
|DRIDSETOTA - Rider-Waite tarot deck and book by Pamela Coleman Smith. $32.75|
|dhaltar-Halloween tarot deck by West/Kipling. $28.00|
bspesol-Spells for the Solitary Witch by Eileen Holland book. Softcover. 208 pages. $24.50
Filled with spells from candle magick, knot magick, footprint magick, herbal magick, sympathetic magick, and much, much more, Spells for the Solitary Witch is a fantastic resource for any Witch who works alone.
BCANMAGB - "Candle Magic for Beginners" by Richard Webster. The simplest magic you can do. Softcover. 264 pages. $16.50
|BGOOSPE-Goodly Spellbook by Lady Passion. Covers Geomancy, Elemental Scrying, Tree Divination, Mystic Dance and Drumming, Kitchen Witcher, more. $19.00|
|DBLUBIR - Bluebird Lenormand tarot deck. $18.50|
|dridwai2ta-Rider Waite tarot deck by Pamela Coleman Smith. $28.00|
|DWITTAR2 - Witches tarot deck and book by Ellen Dugan. $37.50|
|dgodtar-Goddess tarotcard set. $28.00|
|THISWILLKILLYO-This will Kill You book by HP Newquist, Rich Maloof. Reveals intriguing facts behind the ways humans bite the dust in encounters with deadly bugs, predators, natural disasters, and freak occurrences. Was $10.50 SALE $8.50|
|BBOOGRI - Book of Grimoires by Claude Lecoutex. Culled from ancient grimoires, this book offers an extensive study of ancient books of magic and the knowledge within them including secret symbols, codes, and alphabets; the laws of sympathy and contagion, etc. within the principles of medieval magic. $24.50|
|BCHABIB - Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier. Provides a detailed guide covers each chakra, with their associated colors, Indian deity, healing stone, and emotional and physical actions. $19.00|
|BDICDEM - Dictionary of Demons by Michelle Belanger. $32.50|


Articles in this section can be read or downloaded. The index to the articles is given below and may be updated and revised from time to time:
DVD - The Green In My Valley
A Quiet Morning in Mill Hill 1955
Memories of Mill Hill from Ron Sargeant
The MHPS manifesto 1949
A Brief History of MHPS
A Brief History of Totteridge Valley
In the Summer of 1926
Mill Hill Folly
The Ridgeway: Back Inn Time (This article appeared in Re: Magazine in December 2012 and is reproduced here with permission)
Down memory Lane …
Mill Hill - The War Years ...
A view from the Barracks 1943 - 1960
The 1950 Mill Hill Plane Crash (This article appeared in Re: Magazine in February 2013 and is reproduced here with permission)
Copthall Open Space Planning over the years
An irreverent look at Telephone Masts
Wild Life - Ponds
Mill Hill School – The Collinson Connection
The Mill Hill Village Cricket Club – the interwar years
index as at October 2013
This picture is of Sellars Field in 1982.
Roll your mouse over the image to see how it looked by 1997.
Not all changes are due to buildings!


A thesis proposal is a document written to show the committee members the student’s work. It should be concrete and refer to relevant literature. The assessment process is three-fold, and the proposal should address these three aspects. Below are some tips for writing an excellent thesis proposal. If you are unsure of what to include, consult a sample thesis proposal or thesis help a service.
Structure of a thesis proposal
A thesis proposal should follow a certain structure, and it should include the research question and problem it intends to address. It should also have an outline of the different sections, including the title page, abstract, table of contents, introduction, research approach, preliminary results, and work plan. The thesis proposal should also explain the implications of the findings.
The title page of a thesis proposal should include the research title, the name of the supervisor, and the date of submission. The thesis introduction should highlight the motivation behind the research and its historical background. It should also include a concise and clear statement of purpose. It should be followed by a conclusion that summarizes the research and explains its significance to do my dissertation
The main purpose of the literature review section is to reflect on the current body of knowledge in a particular field and explain how your research aims to fill in this gap. The writing style of the literature review should be standardized, as it facilitates communication. There are different styles for different scholarly disciplines, and the structure of the literature review section will vary depending on the specific guidelines of your target institution.
A thesis proposal is an important work for students. It serves as a marketing tool for your research, and it must be convincing to your supervisor. The proposal should be specific to the topic and convince the advisor that your thesis is a worthwhile project. The thesis proposal should also include a bibliography.
The contents of a thesis proposal should clearly indicate the purpose of the research and how it will be conducted. It should include a literature review that cites relevant works and describes the central concepts of the study. The literature review should be brief, but still contain essential information. It should list relevant titles, and the reasons why the project is unique.
The abstract, which provides an introduction to the topic, sets up the rest of the paper. A reference list, which is also known as a literature review, explains how the proposed study fits within a broader field. Lastly, the introduction should provide an outline of the research. There are a variety of ways to structure a thesis proposal.
Contents of a thesis proposal vary from project to project, but the structure is similar to that of a thesis. It should also include background information and a problem statement. The introduction should also state the importance of the research, as well as the goals and objectives of the project. In addition, the proposal should contain a timeline explaining the stages and duration of the project.
In addition, the research design and methods section should be well-written and logically organized. This section must also show the knowledge and research plan of the researcher. It should be at least fifteen pages in length. It should also present the methodological approaches and experimental designs used to analyze the research problem. Finally, it should discuss the evaluation of findings. If the research proposal is approved, the student can begin the real work.
The thesis proposal serves as a road map for the research project. It provides a detailed outline of the research plan. It should provide guidance to the supervisor for the project. The committee may request revisions of the thesis based on the committee’s feedback. However, if the thesis proposal does not meet the requirements of the committee, it should not be scheduled.
For a thesis proposal to be accepted, you need to follow some important format rules. The introduction should include the main points of your thesis proposal. It should briefly explain the topic, problem, or issue you are investigating. It should also describe the research and dissertation that you propose to conduct. You can find information on the format of thesis proposals here.
The most important part of the thesis proposal is the research design and methods section. The section must be strong, concise, and logical. It should be organized according to the project outline and include an overview of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. It should also describe how your research will improve existing methods, highlight any potential difficulties, and discuss alternative approaches by Premium Dissertation Help service.
Lastly, make sure that the proposal is well-written and free from grammatical and spelling errors. These errors can distract the reader’s attention from the content. Many modern word-processing programs have built-in grammar and spell checkers that can help you avoid such mistakes. It is also important to read your proposal out loud to make sure you have the correct sentence structure and grammar. This is because most people speak more clearly than they write, so it is important to ensure that your proposal flows well and is easy to read.
After submitting the thesis proposal, you should arrange a meeting with the Thesis Committee. You should schedule this meeting about two months prior to the submission deadline. The meeting should be about two hours, so you should plan for it accordingly. It is important to reserve a venue for the meeting and notify the Thesis Committee and the Academic Office to arrange for the meeting. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the chair of the Thesis Committee.
The format of the thesis proposal will vary depending on the type of research project. It should include a brief introduction that describes the motivation for the project, the approach to be taken, and any progress that has been made. It may also include preliminary results that support the research. While preliminary results are not required, they are beneficial because they show the student’s ability to conduct informed research.
Limitations of a thesis proposal can include the scope of discussion. Since most students lack years of research experience, the scope of discussions is likely to be limited compared to those of an experienced scholar. However, limitations should view as an opportunity to further research the topic. For example, if the project will not be able to test all possible hypotheses, the limits could be discussed as suggestions for future research.
Similarly, limitations should not be based on personal issues or the lack of time. They should also not be related to the lack of due diligence. Furthermore, these statements must not diminish the quality of the thesis.
A research proposal should have a strong theoretical foundation. It should demonstrate that the researcher has familiarized himself or herself with the subject matter and has identified a gap in the literature. If the research question is new and there is no previous research, the researcher may have to create a new research typology. By identifying research gaps, the researcher can present a need for further study and develop the theoretical framework for the proposed research.
Despite the potential for criticism, authors should emphasize the limitations of their study and the real-world concerns that may arise. By highlighting these real-world concerns, authors are able to justify their limitations and make them seem more credible and legitimate. Further, they can be helpful to the readers.
Considering the many possibilities of limitations, the Limitations of a study should be a short section that comprises ten to twenty percent of the overall discussion. Depending on the scope of the study, the section should contain a 200-500-word critique. It should highlight the limitations faced by the study and why these limitations are important.


Who We Are
Out On The Shelves is a non-profit, community library built and cared for by volunteers, librarians, and librarians-in-training who are committed to anti-oppressive social justice work. Although we are located on UBC’s West Point Grey campus, we are not officially affiliated with UBC or its libraries. We are a public library, all are welcome!
Out On The Shelves aims to foster a free, accessible, and safe space for LGBT2QIA+ people and their allies to discover and share stories and resources centering on LGBT2QIA+ experiences. We understand that LGBT2QIA+ people stand at the intersection of multiple communities and identities, and we seek to empower and support them by providing access to materials that reflect their realities.
- Accessibility: We seek to create a library space that is accessible for people of all abilities.
- Anti-oppression and Social Justice: We are committed to a broad anti-oppression framework. We are an anti-racist, feminist, decolonizing, body-positive, and anti-ableist space.
- Canadian content: We support LGBT2QIA+ writers, artists, and publishers producing creative work in Canada.
- Decolonization: We acknowledge that this library operates on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Musqueam people, and we are committed to examining how our actions and systems may reproduce colonialist ways of knowing, doing as much as we possibly can to transform these practices, and supporting Indigenous writers and readers.
- Education: We aim to provide opportunities for learning and growing to LGBT2QIA+ individuals and allies.
- Intersectionality: We recognize and affirm the unique histories and experiences of LGBT2QIA+ people with different backgrounds and identities, including Indigenous people and people of colour.
- Privacy: We are committed to protecting the privacy of our patrons’ information.
- Own Voices: We believe in prioritizing the voices of LGBT2QIA+ individuals writing, creating, and reflecting their own experiences.
Out On The Shelves has been serving Vancouver’s LGBT2QIA+ community since the early 1980s. The library has taken many forms over the years, but has always been a volunteer-run organization dedicated to making queer books accessible, and celebrating queer stories.
The name Out On The Shelves was donated in 1983 by librarians Mary Murphy, Neil Richards, and Ron Jaremko of Saskatoon, who compiled a bibliography of current gay and lesbian fiction titles “Out on the Shelves: a Gay and Lesbian Fiction List,” which was published by the Canadian Library Association (two editions) and distributed throughout Canada, the states and Britain.
The Out On The Shelves Oral History Project took place in 2016-2017 and was headed by David Gill. Its purpose is to help patrons and new volunteers understand the history of the library, especially its recent transitions.
All the materials within this project are meant for personal use only. If you would like to use any of the materials for other purposes (e.g. research) please contact the Coordinators of Out On The Shelves first.


Okay, that was a very disturbing documentary. Well done, but pretty damn scary. Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
combined interviews with survivors of Jim Jones' cult with Peoples Temple archival footage from the 1960s and 70s, as well as outlining the history of the movement and its subsequent changes.
In its early days, the movement's intentions seemed innocent enough (doesn't it always?), with its emphasis on racial equality and diversity, and its socialist-style agenda, but Jim Jones' sinister control of congregation members got more and more ruthless and evil. Rumours of his sexual assaults on women in the movement surfaced, while he claimed that everyone was actually homosexual, with him being the only heterosexual in the group (!). While preaching that sexual desire and sexual relationships were a selfish waste of energy, he was raping whomever he chose in the back of Bus #7 ("Jim's bus").
Using what are now known as typical deprivation control tactics, Jones cut members off from their friends and family as well as from sleep, keeping them so busy that they lost the will to think for themselves. One survivor said that the longest she was awake for was six days straight! Eventually Jones' paranoia took over completely, though not before he acheived a high-ranking official position with the San Francisco housing authority. Full of status and charisma, he met top politicians and celebrities, which helped to lend credibility to his "religion."
When an article threatened to expose some truths about the Peoples Temple, Jones immediately - overnight - moved his group to the compound he'd had built in Guyana. Touted as a paradise on earth, the group was now totally isolated and cut off from the world.
One of the most unsettling facts about life in Jonestown was that Jim Jones recorded his dictates and sermons and played this endless recording on a loud speaker that played constantly, night and day, at full volume throughout the compound. There was no escaping Jim Jones and his decrees, awake or asleep.
The climax and horrific tragedy of this almost-unbelieveable situation ocurred when a US senator (I forget his name now) came to Jonestown, along with the media, to investigate the group. I won't tell you what happens, but most of you already how that day ends. The Kool-Aid, the dead babies, the rows and rows of bodies of all ages in the jungle.
It wasn't as though the people in this group knew they were in a cult and committed overnight to Jones' crazed commands. It was all very gradual. He started off seeming "normal" enough. People found a sense of community and justice amid turbulent and disheartening times in the US. It offered hope, and ultimately gave them death.
My only criticism of Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
as a film is that as an audience, we never really got to find out how the survivors actually made their escape. There was an unsatisfying text-only postscript before the closing credits that said some escaped into the jungle. Since so much of the film emphasized the cult's isolation, and the elaborate lengths to which Jones went to confine and control his followers (prisoners), it was disappointing not to have this highly-anticipated information imparted.
Overall though, I recommend this documentary for its honest and humane exploration of this now-mythologized cult leader.
Very, very creepy.


Why Winter Library Bulletin Boards Is Necessary?
Winter library bulletin boards are an essential tool for promoting library services, events, and other activities. By creating winter bulletin boards in the library, staff can disseminate information about library programs and encourage patrons to utilize resources. Bulletin boards also provide a creative outlet for teaching students how to use the library as well as providing a visual connection between what is being taught in classes and what is available through the resource center of their local libraries. Additionally, winter bulletin boards help maintain a warm atmosphere within the facility during cold months when many visitors tend to stay indoors.
Our Top Picks For Best Winter Library Bulletin Boards
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Fun Express Bulletin Board Set – Winter Wonderland – 143 Pieces – Educational and Learning Activities for Kids
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Why We Like This
1. 143 pieces providing an abundance of decoration options for the winter season.
2. Includes 12 border pieces, letters, numbers, and a big variety of cutouts.
3. Perfect for educational and learning activities for kids.
4. Easy to assemble with 8 ft of bulletin board space.
5. Value priced with bright and colorful winter wonderland display.
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Eureka Classroom Bulletin Board Set, Peanuts Happiness Is A Snowflake Winter Bulletin, 18” x 28”, 39 pc.
Welcome winter to your classroom with a charming and heartwarming Eureka Classroom Bulletin Board Set. This Peanuts ‘Happiness Is A Snowflake’ Winter Bulletin features all your favorite characters, like Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, as well as two Woodstocks and one Woodstock Igloo. You will also receive 20 foil snowflakes, two foil signs and a special ‘Happiness is Catching Snowflakes On Your Tongue’ sign. Together, this selection of decorations measure 18’’ by 28’’ and they are sure to bring some delightful winter magic to your learning space. Perfect for class projects, bulletin boards, windows or doors, this bulletin board set contains enough pieces for you to create a variety of fun images and scenes, ensuring your students get immersed in the chilly winter spirit. With such an exciting collection of pieces, you can keep your bulletin boards fresh and captivating all season long.
Common Questions on Eureka Classroom Bulletin Board Set, Peanuts Happiness Is A Snowflake Winter Bulletin, 18” x 28”, 39 pc.• What kind of items does the Peanuts Happiness Is A Snowflake Winter Bulletin Board Set include?
The Peanuts Happiness Is A Snowflake Winter Bulletin Board Set includes 39 pieces, including letters, characters, ornaments, snowflakes, and a blank banner.
• What size is the bulletin board set?
The Peanuts Happiness Is A Snowflake Winter Bulletin Board Set is 18” x 28”.
• Are there any additional materials needed to assemble the board?
No, all necessary materials to assemble the board are included in the set.
• How can the board be used in an educational setting?
The bulletin board set can be used in the classroom to help teach students about the winter season and its corresponding activities, such as sledding, making snow angels, and building snowmen. It can also be used to teach about the importance of kindness, friendship, and other important life lessons that the Peanuts characters often bring to light.
• What kind of decorations come with the set?
The set includes ornaments, snowflakes, letters, characters, and a blank banner to customize with student names or a message.
Why We Like This
• 1. Includes 39 pieces featuring classic Peanuts characters and foil snowflakes.• 2. Winter bulletin board set measures 18” x 28”.• 3. Perfect for creating beautiful winter bulletin board scenes.• 4. Brighten up your classroom with Peanuts characters and winter themed decorations.• 5. Easy to assemble and display.
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168 Pieces Classroom Tree Bulletin Board Set Seasonal Tree Winter Fall Spring Summer Tree Decor Family Tree Board Tree Classroom Tree with Seasonal Cutouts for Back to School Classroom Decor
Common Questions on 168 Pieces Classroom Tree Bulletin Board Set Seasonal Tree Winter Fall Spring Summer Tree Decor Family Tree Board Tree Classroom Tree with Seasonal Cutouts for Back to School Classroom Decor• What type of trees does the 168 Pieces Classroom Tree Bulletin Board Set have?
This set includes seasonal trees such as a Winter Tree, Fall Tree, Spring Tree and Summer Tree.
• How big is the Family Tree Board Tree Classroom Tree?
The family tree board tree classroom tree measures 10″ H x 9″ W.
• What type of cutouts are included with this set?
This set includes seasonal cutouts to decorate your classroom.
• What occasion is this product best suited for?
This product is ideal for back to school classroom decor.
• Is assembly required for the 168 Pieces Classroom Tree Bulletin Board Set?
Yes, some assembly is required.
Why We Like This
• 1. Includes 1 tree, 158 pieces of different styles of leaf and animal cutouts, and 200 pieces of glue point dots.• 2. Easy to use with invisible glue point dots.• 3. Quality and long lasting as the cutouts are made of card.• 4. Variety of sizes to meet various needs.• 5. Suitable for a variety of occasions.
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112 Pcs Winter Bulletin Board Cut Outs Hello Winter Boho Rainbow Themed Bulletin Board Decorations Christmas Snowflake Snowman Cutouts Set Trim Borders for Kids Home School Classroom Decor
This delightful 112-piece set of winter bulletin board cutouts has everything you need to transform any classroom into a festive and cheerful holiday atmosphere. With its colorful boho rainbow trim borders and classic winter-themed designs, these decorations will liven up any space. Each set includes five different styles of Christmas tree and kids-favorite snowman cutouts, five patterns of snowflake elements, two letters and two special Hello Winter designs as well as 10 pre-cut glue points and 30 boho rainbow trim borders with three patterns each.
These cutouts are made from sturdy, thick paper cardboard that won’t easily rip or fade, so you can use them to decorate any number of surfaces in the classroom. From bulletin boards to blackboards, desks, ceilings, and stairs, your students will totally enjoy this creative opportunity to craft and design the space.
Not only do these cutouts offer endless possibilities for fun crafty projects and room decorations, but they also brighten up the environment and stimulate children’s imaginations. With the help of these beautiful winter bulletin board cutouts, kids can have lots of fun preparing for the winter season while learning all about different seasonal elements. They’re perfect for kindergartens, day cares, libraries, and learning
Common Questions on 112 Pcs Winter Bulletin Board Cut Outs Hello Winter Boho Rainbow Themed Bulletin Board Decorations Christmas Snowflake Snowman Cutouts Set Trim Borders for Kids Home School Classroom Decor• How many pieces are included in this bulletin board cut out set?
This bulletin board cut out set includes 112 pieces.
• What type of decorations are included in this set?
This set includes Hello Winter Boho Rainbow themed decorations, Christmas snowflake and snowman cutouts, and trim borders.
• What is the intended use of these cut outs?
These cut outs are intended for kids home, school, and classroom decor.
• What is the material used to make the cut outs?
The cut outs are made of regular paper.
• Is this set reusable?
No, this set is not reusable.
Why We Like This
• 1. 112 Pcs Cutouts: Package includes 60 pieces Christmas winter theme cutouts with 12 style of pattern, 11 designs of letter, and 30 pieces boho rainbow trim borders with 3 style of pattern.• 2. Winter Boho Rainbow Themed Design: The bulletin board cutouts adopt the most classic white and blue color of winter with a boho rainbow scalloped border.• 3. DIY 112 Pcs Cutouts: Children can decorate their classroom bulletin board and enjoy the fun of DIY crafting, stimulating kid’s creativity and imagination.• 4. Reliable Materials: Made of sturdy thick paper cardboard which is not easy to break, printed clearly and not easily faded, reusable.• 5. Widely Applicable: Suitable for Kindergarten, elementary, day cares, libraries and learning centers, and can be fixed on bulletin boards, blackboards, stairs, desks.
Benefits of Winter Library Bulletin Boards
Winter is a great time for library bulletin boards. Not only do they help promote literacy, but also can be used to increase interest in the library and educate about new books. Here are some benefits of having winter library bulletin boards:
1. Get Kids Interested In Reading – Library bulletin board decorations help create enthusiasm and excitement about reading, especially during winter when students may not have much outdoors activity available to them. Add creative visuals such as snowman artwork or inspirational quotes about reading to draw kids in and encourage further exploration of literature and the world around them through the written word!
2. Inspire Circulation – Use colorful graphics paired with booklists containing titles your patrons may find interesting on your seasonally themed creations can serve as an excellent way to boost circulation numbers! Showcase classics along with recently cited award-winners or intriguing celebrities’ works; you’ll see how quickly this promotion increases foot traffic at check out points near you!
3 Celebrate Local authors – Your community members may just happen to be published authors connected with their local libraries themselves ,so highlighting these pieces within a unique display is surefire way support those endeavors while edifying those within who might not’ve known what all was availabe localy .
4 Encourage Learning About Holidays – Themes related holidays taking place over that period are massive hits among your readers since being able access information from both online resources database materials also perfect platform showcase cultural festivals relevant exciting soon comings occasions festive times year .
Frequently Asked Question
What creative ideas do you have for winter bulletin boards in the library?
1. A Wonderland of Books: Decorate the bulletin board with snowflakes and white twinkle lights to create a winter wonderland. Arrange colorful books to look like a snowman, and write captions like “Snow Much Reading!” or “Frosty Faves” on the board. 2. Winter Reading Challenge: Create a bulletin board featuring a challenge for library patrons. Encourage readers to take on a winter reading challenge and post it on the board. Track the challenge’s progress and reward readers with small prizes for reaching certain goals. 3. Snowy Scene: Turn the bulletin board into a winter scene by cutting out snowflakes, trees, and snowmen and arranging them on the board. Add a banner that reads “Let it Snow!” or “Winter Reads.” 4. Celebrate the Season: Create a bulletin board celebrating the winter holidays. Feature holiday decorations, books related to the holidays, and quotes from the holidays. 5. Winter Book Swap: Create a bulletin board for a winter book swap. Encourage library patrons to bring in gently used books and let others take them in exchange for their own.
How do you ensure your bulletin boards capture the attention of patrons?
To ensure that bulletin boards capture the attention of patrons, it is important to keep them updated regularly with fresh, interesting content. It is also important to make sure that the content is eye-catching and relevant to the audience. Try to use bright colors, interesting graphics, and engaging headlines to draw attention. Additionally, it can help to use a variety of display techniques such as posters, flyers, banners, and other visuals. Finally, it is important to keep the bulletin board organized and to make sure that it is well-lit and in a visible area.
What strategies can be used to make library bulletin boards eye-catching and memorable?
1. Use brightly colored paper and/or poster board to draw attention. 2. Incorporate interesting visuals, such as photographs, illustrations, or diagrams. 3. Use catchy titles and eye-catching fonts to make the bulletin board stand out. 4. Utilize humor and wit to grab readers’ attention. 5. Incorporate interactive elements like a quiz or a contest to engage readers. 6. Make sure the bulletin board is well-organized and easy to read. 7. Make sure the message is clear and concise. 8. Use culturally relevant images or messages to appeal to a wide audience.
What themes, images, and colors best fit winter bulletin boards?
Themes: Snowflakes, Winter Wonderland, Polar Animals, Holiday Celebrations, Winter Activities Images: Snowflakes, Snowmen, Penguins, Reindeer, Christmas Trees, Icicles, Mittens, Scarves, Hot Cocoa Colors: White, Blue, Silver, Red, Green
How can library bulletin boards be used to promote events, services, and resources?
Library bulletin boards can be used to promote events, services, and resources by posting flyers, notices, and other information about them. Flyers can list upcoming events and programs, provide details about services and resources available, and share contact information for staff members. Notices about changes in library hours and services can also be posted. Additionally, bulletin boards can be used to provide helpful reminders about the library’s borrowing policies, upcoming due dates, and other information.


A Refugee Family Comes To Humboldt
By Andrew M. Genzoli
(from the Humboldt Beacon, December 9, 1951)
As the string of passenger and box cars making up the morning train moved slowly through the canyons and woods of Southern Humboldt on the Northwestern Pacific’s last lap toward Eureka Tuesday morning, the seven members of the Fritz family were wide awake.
For them, a lifetime of uncertainty, indecision, fleeing and of being shuffled about the world as victims of man-made selfishness and brutality, was soon to come to an end.
For the Fritz’s a new life was ahead . . . in hours it would begin. They were Humboldt’s newest arrivals . . . refugees from a struggling Europe which had long before furnished America with her adopted sons and daughters, a role which she will probably continue for many generations more.
Frau Fritz sat quietly, but anxiously as the train jogged along. In her methodical manner, gained through long practice as she moved with her family, she gave the family a close check. However, for young Siegfried and Hermann, there was still much for them to see as they peered through the wet morning’s growing light . . . They could see huge trees, a murky river, tall mountains . . .
The three girls, cute Juliana, big-sisters Rosemarie and Anna occasionally glanced at a passing railroad village. Most of the time they were interested in preparations which would help a lady make a good appearance when their train stopped at Fortuna . . .
Fortuna . . . thought Herr Fritz . . . Fortuna, where they would soon be getting off the train. Through his mind flashed the few English words he had picked up, and now he would use them to good advantage . . .
At the Northwestern Pacific railroad depot in Fortuna, a small group waited in the chilly air, as the rain punctuated the morning, to welcome the newcomers. They were part of the Seventh-day Adventist church group who are sponsoring George and Clara Fritz and their five children to live in America . . . they were Mr. and Mrs. Derwood Palmer and Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Atteberry and their families . . .
A few minutes before eight o’clock, the train bounded around the bend, coming to a rattling steaming halt in front of the depot.
The Fritz family, unstylish, but very neatly and warmly dressed, stepped down onto the ramp . . . Formalities were brief and quiet. . . Father Fritz said several words in English about being glad to be here and about his baggage. Mr. Palmer and Dr. Atteberry assured him everything would be taken care of. The women gave the mother and the girls a warm hug of welcome . . . it was something like a reunion. Hands of welcome were extended and the arrivals met the greeters . . . everyone was wreathed in happy smiles. Even for this writer, the moment was more than another news story . . . here was an act of humanity being fulfilled to the last word to the joy of everyone . . .
A HELPING HAND
Without fanfare . . . without great flourishes of publicity . . . a hard-working church group with love in their hearts, had reached into the cold ruins of Europe to find a deserving family and offering them haven and hope, brought them from the embroiled land, across the Atlantic ocean, the great continent of America to the shores of the Pacific . . . Working through the World Council of Churches, of which the Seventh-day Adventist church is a member, the Adventist church at Fortuna had offered asylum to the Fritz family . . .
However, their future had to be assured, and it would not have been fair to either the Fritz’ or the community to cast them loose. It was necessary to have sponsors for them so they would not become an unexpected burden. The Adventists offered a hand to the Fritz family of five through their sponsors, Dr. and Mrs. C.V. Atteberry . . . and Mrs. Derwood D. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Gladden, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thornberg, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hoopes, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Al McManus, all of Fortuna.
Since the English spoken by the Fritz family is rather limited, we uncovered their story with the help of Mr. Fred Lang, whose home is at Palmer Creek and whose occupation is that of cabinet maker. There were many times when we were able to understand the conversation, sometimes with words and sometimes without . . . Human feelings rarely have to be put into words . . . they can be easily felt.
George and Clara Fritz’ story is a rather unusual one . . . for they are a refugee family which has always managed in some way or another to hold themselves intact . . . moving as a group . . . living as a group . . . worrying and fleeing as a group. George Fritz anticipated trouble long before it actually struck, and fortunately, he was able at times to stay ahead of it, just far enough to avoid any extreme physical suffering.
When the world began to broil in its warring juice, the Fritz family was living in Virovitica, Yugoslavia, where George was a farmer and carpenter. A carpenter in the old country, we were told is the man who only begins the house . . . doing the framework and other wood work . . . the other work toward completing the house is done by various artisans . . . The community in which they lived, moved between various countries, sometimes leaving one’s citizenship a little in doubt, Royal families often found a reason to fight . . . to take a section of country . . . and to subject its people to their demands. Sometimes the results were demonstrations . . . examples of extreme brutality.
After World War I, life continued at a regular pace at Virovitica. George was kept busy with his farming and carpentering, and the raising of a family.
Early in World War II, before the United States had even considered entering the fray and Chamberlain had returned to Britain with his useless piece of appeasement paper from Hitler, George noticed a strange stirring in his part of the world. Wherever possible, Hitler would uncover small settlements of people who had migrated from Germany to Yugoslavia. He would have his agents cultivate favor with them, hoping to establish a stronghold (fifth column). Naturally, the Yugoslavians looked with disfavor upon these people, and in many instances they were persecuted because they were of German origin, even if they had no particular respect for Hitler.
When Hitler’s juggernaut rolled eastward, an effort was made to bring George into the Yugoslavian army. As a conscientious objector, his military time of six weeks was spent in the supply line until he was separated and the fighting was ended. George was interned for 18 days at Macedonia and then allowed to return to his home.
George began to see reverses taking place, although Hitler had established his shortlived state of Croatia, which included Virovitica. Seeing that difficulties were to be encountered, and wishing to find safety for himself and his family, in 1942 George Fritz went to Spital in Austria, hoping things would be OK in a few months. There he found a job in a sawmill. Not long after, the news from home got worse and his wife asked him to come and get them. It was not safe to sleep in the house because the Partisans (rebel group) came nights to plunder, so Clara packed her four children at night and took them through the back yard and over a meadow to sleep under the willow bushes by the creek. (In those days there were no sleeping bags or plastic so they tried to roll up tight a feather bed to keep warm. Clara was also sick and Tony was about two years old.) Her last letter from home to her husband said that if he couldn’t make it home soon they might not see each other again.
Housing was almost impossible to get in Spital so George showed the letter to his boss. The boss didn’t want to lose him so he said to get his family and he would have a barrack on the yard built so the family would have shelter on arrival.
They took their exile from Yugoslavia voluntarily because it was too dangerous for the Germans to live there. Everything went along fairly smoothly, even though the war was at its peak . . . the family ate, although George nervously eyed coming events. The war swept around the Fritz family, as the German army fell before Allied forces. The British came in and shipped the family off to Villach, Austria. There they remained four days, until the British again moved them, this time to Italy.
For the next 18 months the family passed through 13 different camps . . . they weren’t considered concentration camps, but rather gathering points for the great mass of displaced people. They were held at Fermo most of the time. The Fermo camp* was operated by Italians, Fritz says, and conditions there were bad.
TO AMERICAN ZONE
It was possible for the family to prove that they were of German origin, and the German government was required to supply them with passports. They were able to return to that country, going to the state of Hesse.** They asked to be allowed to live in the American zone, which was permitted. This as the first time in those many years that they had found freedom of any real quality.
George found employment in a sawmill as a carpenter and worked there for about three years.
The family applied, through the Adventist church, for immigration privileges, which were extended to them. After long formalities, requiring four months, their clearance papers were readied for them.
On November 26 they left for New York, arriving in the metropolis on the morning of December 1. While there they spent a half day with an uncle, then continued across the United States by train, arriving at Fortuna on Tuesday morning . . .
George is extremely happy over the fact that his father and a brother had arrived in the United States about 50 days ahead of him. They are living in Michigan. (and came later to Fortuna)
Daughters Rose Marie and Anna have completed their schooling in the old country and are accomplished seamstresses. They are capable of various types of sewing and tailoring. They have expressed a desire to learn English as soon as possible.
Juliana started school this week at the Seventh-day Adventist school. Siegfried and Hermann will also get their schooling underway.
According to Mrs. Palmer, considerable interest has been expressed in the new family, and while they are looking about for a home for the group, they are staying at the Palmer home. One house has been offered, and they are going to see what it was like. George expects to find work in the Fortuna area . . .
The Fritz’ are elated to know that somewhere in the world they are wanted . . . and especially so, to know that America has found a home for them. They will learn our ways . . . work with us . . . and soon become one of us.
*The Fermo Camp (Italian: Campo Fermo, Croatian: Logor Fermo) was a post-World War II displaced persons camp near Fermo Italy whose inhabitants were Croats and Germans displaced from Yugoslavia. The first Croats arrived in June 1945. The majority arrived at the camp on August 15, 1945. Most of the about 2,000 inhabitants who were living inside the camp, which was situated on the premises of a former textile factory, were of Ustaša background. In 1947 the camp was repeatedly raided by British military personnel in a search for war criminals hiding among the population. In late 1947 and early 1948, representatives from Argentina, the United States, Canada, and Australia came to the camp to offer the inhabitants a chance to immigrate to their perspective countries.
**(Hesse or Hessen, a state in Germany).


Writer/Director - Peter Drew
Broken Hill embodies the myth of the Real Australia. Its story is Australia’s story, a tale of luck, generosity and fear. My mission in Broken Hill was to celebrate, amend and improve that myth, and in doing so reclaim Australian identity, just as Pricilla had done twenty two years ago.
In 1883 the chance discovery of a $300 billion mineral deposit attracted sudden, mass migration to the arid lands of the Wiljakali people of remote NSW. Just like the gold fields, Broken Hill was distinctly multicultural and part of its mix were the Cameleers, because camels were the only animals that could meet the challenge of transporting goods in a desert continent.
One of the most successful Cameleers of Broken Hill was Abdul Khalik. Born in Karachi, he was twenty years old when he arrived in South Australia in 1880 to work under contract to Elder, Smith & Co. He lived in Australia for 48 years with every opportunity to return to Karachi, he even visited a few times to bring his family to Australia. When he died in 1936 he owned 50 camels and the people of Alice Springs named Kharlic street after him. Surely Abdul Khalik was an Aussie! But Australia’s identity is as complicated as it’s history.


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Self-confidence is like a secret weapon that plays a crucial role in how we navigate both our personal and professional lives. It’s the invisible force that shapes our self-perception, influences how we connect with others, and drives us towards our goals. It open the way how we see ourselves, connect with others, and pursue our goals.
There are plenty of books out there that offer valuable insights, strategies, and inspiration to help us boost our self-confidence. We’ll discuss seven books that can boost your self confidence and empower you on your journey to greater self-assurance.
Here are the 7 Books to boost your self confidence:
1. “The Confidence Code” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
“The Confidence Code” dives deep into the science of confidence and gives practical tips on how to develop and maintain it. Authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman explore differences in confidence between genders and offer actionable advice to help readers unlock their full potential. From understanding genetics to embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, this book is a comprehensive guide to building lasting confidence.
2. “Daring Greatly” by Brené Brown
In “Daring Greatly,” Brené Brown challenges the idea that vulnerability is a weakness and instead celebrates it as a source of strength. Brown encourages readers to embrace vulnerability, take risks, and cultivate a sense of worthiness,through engaging storytelling and research-backed insights . This book reminds us that true confidence comes from authenticity and resilience.
3. “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol S. Dweck
Carol S. Dweck’s “Mindset” explains the concept of fixed versus growth mindsets and how our beliefs about intelligence and ability impact our confidence. Readers can enhance their self-confidence and tackle challenges with a positive outlook, by adopting a growth mindset focused on continuous learning and development. Dweck’s strategies offer a transformative approach to building confidence and achieving success.
4. “You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero’s “You Are a Badass” takes a refreshing and humorous approach to self-help, offering practical advice and motivational insights to boost confidence and live life to the fullest. Sincero helps readers identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs, embrace their strengths, and step into their greatness, through personal stories and empowering exercises. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a confidence boost and a mindset shift.
5. “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck” by Mark Manson
Mark Manson’s “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck” challenges traditional ideas about positivity and encourages readers to focus on what truly matters to them. Readers can develop confidence rooted in authenticity and purpose,By prioritizing values and accepting life’s inevitable challenges. Manson’s candid approach makes this book a compelling read for those seeking a confidence boost grounded in reality.
6. “Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges” by Amy Cuddy
Amy Cuddy’s “Presence” explores the power of body language, mindset shifts, and self-affirmation in cultivating confidence and presence. Drawing on social psychology research, Cuddy offers practical techniques to project confidence, overcome imposter syndrome, and navigate high-pressure situations with grace. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to boost their self-confidence in various areas of life.
7. “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Eckhart Tolle
Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now” emphasizes living in the present moment and transcending self-limiting thoughts that hinder confidence.Tolle invites readers to let go of past regrets and future anxieties, leading to inner peace and self-assurance,through mindfulness practices and spiritual insights. This book reminds us that true confidence arises from clarity and alignment with the present moment.
These seven books offer valuable perspectives, strategies, and inspiration to boost self-confidence and foster personal growth.These books provide actionable guidance and encouragement, whether you’re tackling self-doubt, embracing vulnerability, or cultivating a growth mindset, . Remember, building confidence is a journey, and these books can be valuable companions along the way. Happy reading, and may your confidence soar to new heights!


Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
If ever I read a book that advocates the teaching of code to school kids, this is it!
All teenagers need to read this to think about the implications of technology - about how it helps but more importantly, WHO it helps. It paints a dark portrait of a not-too-distant future in America, where our every move is tracked and analysed. BUT it also shows how those who can get beneath the surface of computers, can change the world.
Computers are not new anymore - but the facade that we see masks what is really going on. Children need to be able to go behind the facade that presents our interface as beautiful and learn to control and manipulate it. The future is not about those who can use a computer because let's face it, two years olds can do that. The future is about children who can get behind the pretty and into the nitty gritty.
Many educators are coming around to this notion and lots of us are introducing basic code into our classrooms (see my post, Future of Fiction), though I read this book after reading an article on how a school in the States had banned it due to its '"lauding" of hacker culture'! What better publicity and what better way to sell a book to a teenage audience than to tell them that it is banned! And that is how I will sell it to my learners next year, when this book goes into my recommended reading pile.


Sharing Session of the 2009 "Our Beautiful Country" calendar
The 2009 "Our Beautiful Country" desk calendar, co-produced by the Committee on the Promotion of Civic Education (CPCE) and the Commission on Youth (COY) carries the theme of "Our Beautiful Country". Apart from showing the natural beauty and urban infrastructure of our country, the calendar aims to display national unity by showing the distinctive ways of life and cultures of ethnic groups, in order to foster among the public, in particular the younger generation, a strong sense of national identity and belonging to the motherland.
To publicise the calendar, the CPCE and COY co-organised a sharing session. Details as below:
|Date:||30 December 2008 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.|
|Venue:||Lecture Theatre, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library, Causeway Bay|
|Activities:||COY member Mr Lo Ping, Senior Research Officer of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute Dr Fang Zhou, artistes Mr Andrew Yuen and Ms Paw Hee-ching shared with participants their feelings and knowledge about the natural beauty, culture and arts as well as the socioeconomic development of our country in recent years.|


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Do you remember the best summer of your life? The one in which you struck out from your ordinary life, threw caution to the wind, and vowed to soak up all that the world had to offer? Perhaps it was waiting tables in a quaint seaside town; backpacking across Europe with exotic locals as guides; or a cross-country drive in an automobile less than suited to the task. No matter the circumstances, your best friend was usually at your side, and the experience no doubt profoundly influenced who you would become and provided memories to last a lifetime.
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Hart’s memoir, SUMMER AT TIFFANY, exudes warmth and enthusiasm as she recounts how a girl who grew up in a town so small you didn’t even need to know your street address came to spend her summer living in Manhattan. In 1945, Marjorie Jacobson and Marty Garrett were roommates at the University of Iowa’s Kappa Kappa Gamma house where some of their sorority sisters had already landed fabulous summer jobs in New York. Ever the plucky sort, Marty convinced Marjorie that they had to join them. Armed with just enough money for train fare, a modest apartment, and perhaps a ticket to see one Broadway show, the girls set out on their adventure. Jobs at Lord & Taylor or Saks Fifth Avenue were decidedly much more difficult to come by then they had planned, but luckily a fortuitous connection with public relations legend Carl Byoir and a refreshing dose of naiveté on their part landed them spots as the first women pages at the world renowned Tiffany and Co.
SUMMER AT TIFFANY takes us behind the scenes at the exclusive store, where the girls ferried about priceless gems for the store’s elegant customers—and caught glimpse of celebrities like Judy Garland and Marlene Dietrich. On the weekends Marjorie and her friends stretched their meager earnings, savoring all that New York City had to offer. They danced at famous haunts such as La Martinique and The Astor Roof; had drinks at Jack Dempsey’s with navy beaus in uniform; got lost on the trains; swam in the ocean at Jones Beach; and found love. From experiencing VJ day as part of the legendary crowd in Times Square, to enjoying 15-cent sandwiches at the Automat, Hart reminisces about every special moment with joyful exuberance and zest for life. She also pays tribute to the toll of the Great War on our nation, and especially to those lives lost during WWII— including her own beloved family members and her hometown classmates gone far too soon.
While SUMMER AT TIFFANY is enchanting simply for the nostalgic glimpse of the heady days in New York during the final hours of World War II, it is also that rare, multi-layered read that is instantly relatable to all. A bright and sparkling memoir, Hart’s also conjures up memories of times in our own lives when everything was fresh, exciting, and brimming with boundless opportunity. Marjorie and Marty provide a gentle reminder that perhaps, if one approaches each new situation as they did so many years ago—with aplomb, enthusiasm, and determination—anything is possible and dreams can become reality.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marjorie Hart, age 89, is the former chairman of the Fine Arts Department at the University of San Diego and a professional cellist. In January 2006, at the age of eighty-one, she attended a local writers’ conference at San Diego State University to learn more about self-publishing the story she had written as a legacy for her grandchildren. Upon an offer to publish her book, based on its opening pages alone, she decided to share Summer at Tiffany with the world. She lives in La Mesa, California.
SUMMER AT TIFFANY
By Marjorie Hart
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On Sale: March 30, 2010
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