The Banner Of The Passing Clouds by Anthea Nicholson 25 April 2013
BGS is pleased to host the London book launch of Anthea Nicholson’s debut novel ‘BGS is pleased to host the book launch of Anthea Nicholson’s debut novel ‘The Banner of the Passing Clouds’ on Thursday, April 25 at 7.00pm, at the Georgian Embassy, 4 Russell Gardens, London, W14 8EZ, just two weeks after its official publication by Granta.
The publisher, Philip Gwyn Jones, will give a short introduction, after which Anthea Nicholson will be reading extracts from her book. Good home-made Georgian wine and Georgian snacks will be provided afterwards.
Anthea Nicholson is a writer and visual artist who lives between England and Tbilisi in Georgia.
RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.org
Anthea Nicholson’s The Banner of the Passing Clouds gives an extraordinary insight into living under communism in Georgia before independence and vividly describes life in Tbilisi. Its narrator, who is born on the day Stalin dies, is given Stalin’s name by hospital nurses – Iosif Dzhugashvili. When Iosif learns of his strange link to the ‘man of steel’, he becomes convinced that Stalin has found a new dwelling place within his chest, a burden he both welcomes and fears. In Iosif, Nicholson has created a unique and compelling narrator: a victim of the regime, which dictates all aspects of his and his family’s life, who is also complicit in its ideology and practises. As an unquestioning citizen of communism, he is disconcertingly meddlesome, yet he remains a curiously pathetic and moving figure. It is only when Iosif unwittingly destroys his family’s happiness that some kind of redemption for him is possible.
‘The Banner of the Passing Clouds is marked by an almost uncanny insight into its historical time and place. All is rendered with poignant clarity. There is a deep and hard-won compassion at work in this book, a compassion that is a kind of wisdom’ Anne Michaels, author, Fugitive Pieces
‘Nicholson is a writer of extraordinary lyrical gifts. The Banner of the Passing Clouds is gripping and profoundly moving’ Gerard Woodward
‘A tale that suggests how naked we are when the mighty ideologies around us fall… manages to be at once epic and claustrophobic, and, above all, entrancing’ Samantha Harvey, author, Wilderness


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25 Jan The Best 365 Websites
Our favorite web design award, AWWWARDS, has launched a new book detailing their favorite 365 websites from around the world. Looks like a great resource for inspiration at a fair price of $39, and it comes with an eBook version and book app for iOS. I did order mine just yesterday, and will provide a review after it arrives.
From the site:
An inspiring book for art directors, designers, and web developers. A compilation of the 365 best websites and 7 project showcases from some of the top design agencies in the world such as B-reel, AATOAA, Google Creative Lab, UNIT9… to name but a few. This edition is complemented by an interactive app, with augmented reality and other multimedia, offering you a unique reading experience.


Asian culture is deeply admired and respected by people all over the world. The stories about ninja warriors and samurai belonging to the Japanese warrior culture cause a lot of fascination. Nevertheless, few people know that among this elite of specially trained soldiers, there were also several women.
The samurai women or onna-bugeisha
Samurai women, were also known as onna-bugeisha or ‘warrior women’. They were part of Japanese history since 12th century. Nevertheless, some historians have chosen to overlook, omit or underestimate the heroic quests of these women.
According to the prestigious English researcher Stephen Turnbull, the literal translation of the term onna-bugeisha is: «The feminine warriors whose exploits are the most important story ever told of the samurai legacy».
Since the beginning in 200 AD., we already find clear references to women warriors that played a leading role in the frequent political conflicts of the place. This is the case of Empress Jingû, who led an invasion of Korea in the early 3rd century.
Many historians tried to cast doubt on the conquests and military prowess of the Empress Jingu in the invasion of present-day Korea. This was the time when the onna-bugeisha were mentioned for the first time and when their legend also began to be built. Jingu was a fearless samurai warrior who defied the social norms of her time.
On the other hand, the record of most of the onna-bugeisha occurs in the period between 1180 and 1185 during the Genpei Wars. Similarly, samurai women appear again in the Sengoku period (1467-1568). Both periods were marked by bitter civil wars between rival clans demanding territorial dominance.
Weapons and training of samurai women
The onna-bugeisha received training very similar to that of their male counterparts, making them lethal warriors on and off the battlefield. However, they were taught to skillfully use very particular weapons to compensate for their physical strength and to take advantage of the advantages of the female gender.
The main weapon of the female samurai was the naginata, a kind of Japanese spear with a curved blade. It was perfect for defensive battle tactics. This was a position often occupied by female warriors to prevent an invasion during the fight. In addition, thanks to its long handle, they were able to damage the enemy without leaving their place.
Similarly, samurai women became experts with the bow and arrow. They also learned to use throwing weapons such as kunai, a kind of dagger, and shuriken or four-pointed stars. In this sense, we cannot ignore the fact that at that time women were also trained to become ninjas.
Tomoe Gozen was a female samurai or onna-bugeisha whose feats are narrated in the epic poem titled Heike Monogatari. The poem was written in the 13th century, but recounts events that occurred a century earlier. Tomoe Gozen is described as a fierce samurai during the war between the Genji and Heike clans.
Truth be told, there is no way to prove whether Tomoe Gozen existed or not, but her story in poem form is proof that samurai women did exist. It is said about her that she incredibly wielded the bow and the naginata, and that she had a leading role in the taking of Kyoto.
One of the last recorded female samurai warriors is Nakano Takeko, whose biography is placed in the middle of the 19th century, between 1847 and 1868. At that time the Bolshin War was fought, a civil conflict between the Tokugawa Shogunate and a group of opposing clans that supported the emperor.
Nakano Takeko led a group of onna-bugeisha called Joshitai in the battle of Aizu. In the battle, the warrior was mortally wounded and, to avoid being taken prisoner, she performed seppuku, a ritual in which her faithful attendant decapitated her. At the end of the conflict, Nakano was buried in the Hokaiji temple in Fukushima, and until today a festival is celebrated in her memory.
Recently, DNA analysis of 105 bodies recovered from the Battle of Senbon Matsubaru in 1580 revealed that 35 were women. This archaeological discovery and others show that the participation of samurai women in Japan’s wars was not an exception. This shows that onna-bugeisha have been excluded from the history books for centuries and practically up to the present day.
Although the onna-bugeisha are not as well-known as the samurai men, they played a leading role in the history of Japan. Their fierce fighting spirit still inspires feminine will today.


Mother and Child Worship
From Babylon this worship of mother and child spread to the whole world. In Egypt, the mother and the child were worshipped under the names of Isis and Osiris. In India, even to this day as Isi and Iswara; in Asia, as Cybele and Deoius, Astarte, Astoreth ; in Pagan Rome as Fortuna and Jupiter-puer or Jupiter, the boy ; in Greece as Ceres, the Great Mother, with the babe at her breast, or as Irene, the goddess of peace, with the boy Plutus in her arms ; and even in Tibet, in China and Japan where Shing Moo, the Holy Mother in China was represented with a child in her arms. In Britain, the Druid priests worshiped the Virgo-Patitura as the "MOTHER OF GOD." Other names (Roman equivilent in brackets) are Aphrodite (Venus), Artemis (Diana), Athena (Mineva), Demeter (Ceres), Geae(Terra), Hera (Juno), Hestia (Vesta), Rhea (Ops)
Many missionaries were astonished when they arrived in new lands to find that a mother and child was being devoutly worshipped. The image of the mother and child was so firmly entrenched in the pagan mind that when the Roman Catholic Church appeared on the scene these pagan statues and paintings were merely renamed and worshiped as the Virgin Mary and her god-incarnate son Jesus. Mary was then crowned as the Queen of Heaven and worshiped.


For those of you that have not come across his work before, Matt Haig is a bestselling author from Brighton. He writes novels for children but is also well known for books such as Notes On a Nervous Planet and Reasons To Stay Alive. These are aimed at an older audience and deal with mental health issues that challenge us all in the modern world and discusses how to cope them with. Matt writes with love, wit and insight from his own struggles. During a recent bout of depression, he decided to write a book to help him and his children. Thus, The Truth Pixie was born.
On first glance, The Truth Pixie appears to be a warm, Christmassy tale for children. The book spine looks like a candy cane and the illustration on the cover is charming. The story tells of a pixie that can only tell the truth. Because of this she loses friends and shuts herself away from the world. This rhyming story offers humour, adventure and a troll. So far so good…. The Truth Pixie then meets a sad little girl who wants the magical pixie to tell her everything will be ok. Instead, the Truth Pixie tells her the truth.
‘There will be people you love who can’t stay forever, there will be things you can’t fix although you are clever’.
What initially seems like a gut wrenching message for a young audience, is then followed by a very important life lesson, full of heart. ‘You’ll never know happy, unless you know sad.’ In essence, sometimes life can be hard but this will always pass and be followed by amazing times. This message is delivered in the most beautiful, touching way that made me cry reading the last third of this book to my son. It deals gently with loss and sadness and lets the reader see past those times and look forward to the good that will certainly follow, building resilience, hope and positivity.
We sometimes, instinctively, shelter our children from rough experiences, wanting to protect them. This certainly has its place in a world that is seemingly full of terrible things. However, this story softly and kindly encourages the reader to accept the bad times in order to appreciate the good. A really important message to help you recover from difficulties.
Also, don’t be fooled into thinking this book is only for children! This simple, beautiful message is for all ages, and when delivered in such a way, will ring true when the mind is really suffering at any age.
In my job as a mindfulness therapist, I am always looking for tools to help children understand and cope with their emotions. This book is brilliant for that and can be returned to time and again whenever life presents its challenges. I would recommend this book to children from 6 to 60 plus, to have at home or in the classroom. As well as being a wonderfully written story, it also gives you the opportunity to have some important, nurturing discussions with your children. What can be more special than that?
Alison is a mindfulness therapist at https://www.growingwithcalm.co.uk/ and an Inkpots mum.


Large-scale demonstration of TSO–DSO coordination: the CoordiNet Spanish approach
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Power system management
Distributed power generation
The necessary energy transition to decarbonise power systems is leading to increasingly important challenges for the operation of power systems. On the one hand, the intermittent nature of renewable generation requires system operators to procure system services in larger volumes than in the past. On the other hand, the growing penetration of medium- and small-scale, flexible demand and storage systems in distribution networks might result in congestions or voltage problems in this grid level, but these resources could potentially offer system services, if they are aggregated effectively and there is appropriate coordination between transmission system operators (TSOs), distribution system operators (DSOs) and aggregators. Therefore, an interesting topic to be analysed is whether distributed energy resources can replace traditional generation in the provision of system services, how this replacement will affect the system operators' roles and how to improve the coordination between TSOs ...


Of Boats and Brothers: The Yacht Building Herreshoffs *
This award-winning film chronicles the Golden Age of Yachting, and the amazing relationship of the two brothers who helped shape yacht racing as they built America's fastest and most beautiful boats.
The Ghost Of Cape Horn
This nautical documentary uses rare footage to follow the boats and crews of the late 19th and early 20th centuries who dared the 18,000 mile voyage from New York to San Francisco, including passage around the infamous Cape Horn. Narrated by Jason Robards.
Die Filme werden von der National Sailing Hall of Fame ins Netz gestellt.


Spotted this awesome book in Chris Piascik’s Instagram Feed.
Drawing Type: An Introduction to Illustrating Letterforms by Alex Fowkes.
Chris has some work featured inside and I thought it would be good to take a further look.
Part inspiration and part workbook, the images of hand-drawn type will inspire and excite any designer to draw and explore type. Drawing Type features real-world projects and sketchbooks of well-known type designers, including interviews about their processes.
Playful, hand-drawn type can easily be used in a range of disciplines within design and illustration such as packaging, editorial, posters, advertising, online graphics, and signage, and the hand-made aesthetic is more prevalent now than ever.
Alex Fowkes will help you to create custom lettering that clients seek for their projects. Alex walks you through the steps to drawing serifs, san serifs, scripts, etc. With ample space on the pages for designers to mimic and draw their own typefaces, this book is perfect for learning at home or in a classroom that you can refer to again and again!
I would encourage you to use at the “look inside” feature on Amazon which lets you preview pretty much the whole book!
Section 1 – Inspiration & Interviews
This section features visual examples of world class lettering together with interviews and is broken into chapters containing the different classes of lettering:
- Chapter 1 – Hand Rendered
- Chapter 2 – Vintage twist
- Chapter 3 – Playful type
- Chapter 4 – Contemporary type
Featured artists include:
- Matthew Tapia
- Jackson Alves
- Ginger Monkey
- Jon Contino
- Jill De Haan
- Linzie Hunter
Here is a quick peek inside this section of the book:
Some more pages shared by Matthew Tapia:
Section 2 – Drawing Type
This instructional section encourages you to start your own lettering practice and covers the following areas:
- Type Categories
- Letterform Anatomy
- Specimen Sheets
I love that the book comes with some type sheets to kickstart your practice:
This book is packed full of world class lettering to give you ideas and inspire your own practice whichever level you are at.
Combining clear and simple instruction with practice sheets and exercises to help you begin lettering, this is a really great introduction to anyone getting started in the world of lettering.
You can pick up a copy here:
My book recommendations are designed to be useful and give you options that can help you on your hand lettering journey.
Please remember that books are not essential to making progress with lettering, however they are wonderful tools to inspire us into practice, which is the most important thing. Practice makes progress!
About the Author
Alex is based in London has worked with many high profile clients to create some amazing lettering art.
Watch him in action:
Video 1 - Sony Music Timeline (05:25)
Video 2 - Sony Music Timeline – Timelapse (02:00)
If you are reading via email, you can watch the videos here.
Happy Hand Lettering!


Tips & Techniques For Better Lathe Turning
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turning is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding of all
woodworking operations. You mount a piece of wood in your
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from start-to-finish, without ever removing it from the machine.
examples of lathe-turned projects include: Spindles for stair
rails, bed posts, fences or chair backs; table legs; candle
sconces, lamp standards, bowls, round boxes, goblets or dinnerware.
The list goes on and on.
lathe turning is a great deal of fun, mastery of the techniques
involved in the process can take a fair amount of practice.
The information provided here represents a good overview of
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Ling and Yang articulate so many things that are always assumed but left unsaid, in simple direct ways."
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"It will be tremendously useful to post-docs and graduate students alike (and perhaps even some junior faculty!)."
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"Crafting your Research Future" is unique book, a valuable and methodological guide to young researchers. I enjoy reading it and learned a lot from it."
"Want to have a successful research career? This one is a nice guidance and companion!"
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To live in harmony with oneself and the environment is the wish of every human. However, in modern times greater physical and emotional demands are constantly placed upon many areas of life. The result: more and more people suffer from physical and mental tension such as stress, anxiety, insomnia, and there is an imbalance in physical activity and proper exercise. This is why methods and techniques for the attainment and improvement of health, as well as physical, mental and spiritual harmony, are of great importance, and it is exactly in this respect that “Ignite Magazine” comprehensively offers an aid to help one’s self.
The word “Yoga” originates from Sanskrit and means “to join, to unite”. Yoga exercises have a holistic effect and bring body, mind, consciousness and soul into balance. In this way Yoga assists us in coping with everyday demands, problems and worries. Yoga helps to develop a greater understanding of our self, the purpose of life and our relationship to God. On the spiritual path, Yoga leads us to supreme knowledge and eternal bliss in the union of the individual Self with the universal Self. Yoga is that supreme, cosmic principle. It is the light of life, the universal creative consciousness that is always awake and never sleeps; that always was, always is, and always will be.
Many thousands of years ago wise men and saints explored nature and the cosmos in their meditations. They discovered the laws of the material and spiritual realms and gained an insight into the connections within the universe. They investigated the cosmic laws, the laws of nature and the elements, life on earth and the powers and energies at work in the universe – both in the external world as well as on a spiritual level. The unity of matter and energy, the origin of the universe and the effects of the elementary powers have been described and explained in the Vedas. Much of this knowledge has been rediscovered and confirmed by modern science.
From these experiences and insights a far-reaching and comprehensive system known as Yoga originated and gave us valuable, practical instructions for the body, breath, concentration, relaxation and meditation. The practices that this book offers have therefore already proven themselves over thousands of years and have been found to be helpful by millions of people.
In general, we are led through life by the mind and senses, rather than having these under our control. However, to gain control of the mind, we must first place it under inner analysis and purify it. Negative thoughts and fears create an imbalance in our nervous system and through this our physical function. This is the cause of many illnesses and sorrows. Clarity of thought, inner freedom, contentment and a healthy self confidence, are the basis for mental wellbeing. That is why we strive to gradually overcome our negative qualities and thoughts and aim to develop positive thoughts and behavior. The Ignite Magazine is a wonderful for to start journey in living a full life. At Ignite Magazine, here you are get a few suggestions for Connecting YOGA to your Soul, yogic awareness in your life. IgNITE Magazine will ignite the mind, body, soul and spirit by providing unique articles sure to get your fire started and to provide the light for your journey to total wellness. Ignite-magazine is not just a magazine it’s a movement. For more information visit the site http://www.ignite-magazine.com/ .


As far back as I can remember, I have had at least one Berenstain Bears Book in my library collection. I remember being in 2nd or 3rd grade, running errands with my mom, who was a schoolteacher at the time. When she took us to a teaching resource store, The Teacher’s Pet, we would be allowed to sit in the back by the newest publications of the Berenstain Bears and read until she was ready to leave.
I have a hard time imagining my boys acting like that in a store, but sometimes they surprise me. My eldest Snazzy Lad loves to read, and he is happy reading for hours at a time. We recently came across some of the Berenstain Bear Cub Scouts chapter books at the library, and he was excited about getting started on them. Snazzy Lad 2 still prefers to have someone read with him, even just to listen to him as he reads. We often pick out the Berenstain Bears mini-stories for him at the library.
A little history…
Stan and Jan Berenstain first began publishing stories about the Berenstain Bears in 1962. Originally the family consisted of Papa Bear, Mama Bear and Small Bear. With the arrival of a sibling, Small Bear became Brother Bear and the baby was named Sister Bear. After a few decades, another baby arrived on the scene named Honey Bear. Along with their son Michael, the Berenstains have published over 300 books. The Berenstain Bears are celebrating their 55th year in publication.
Their stories take us on a ride through the many avenues of life we walk daily. The Bears tackle subjects like moral responsibility, sibling rivalry, telling the truth, and hundreds of other lessons. The books range in complexity from beginning readers to big chapter books, aimed at ages 4 through 11. They even have “Do-It!” books focused on cooking and drawing.
If you are looking for some holiday-themed stories to read, here are a few from the Berenstain Bears that you can’t go wrong with.
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The RNCREQ, a Quebec-wide network of regional non-profits, recently launched a Renewable Energy Guide for Cottages and Resorts (available in French only). Martin Poirier, Senior Consultant at Dunsky, wrote the guide with the support of several contributors. The launch took place at the Centre for Sustainable Development in the presence of the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Pierre Arcand.
Clear and easy to consult, this sixty-page guide allows the reader to understand the basic mechanics behind renewable energy systems, as well as their advantages and disadvantages. It provides information on how to use these systems, with typical examples of consumption types and associated equipment, as well as a calculation tool to evaluate electricity needs. Finally, it promotes energy efficiency by giving advice on how to reduce consumption and thus decrease the investment cost.
This guide was designed specifically for owners, managers and builders of off-grid homes and buildings, that rely mainly on fossil fuels to meet their energy needs.


I have a couple different collections. Metal souvenir lapel pins from places I’ve visited, various vases and planter pots, artwork. But the one thing that I’ve always questioned was my collection of children’s illustrated books.
The reason I’m questioning myself over this collection is that I do not know if I want kids.
I have always been on the fence, leaning one way one day, and the other way the next. I have always been told I would be a great mom, and I enjoy children, especially teaching them art. People frequently ask me if I have any kids and I always respond sheepishly that I only have a fur-baby (Winnie the corgi).
My indecision seems to stem, at least I hypothesize, from whatever partner I have at the time. I remember thinking that I would definitely want kids with a significant other, but then I would move on to another and think noooo waaaaay.
Now I imagine myself adopting some day, if I have my way. But I am a long ways away from it. Even still, my mind could change! I’m with a wonderful partner now and I have dreams of us being great parents, I continue to myself, “Nah, I don’t want kids. Yes, I do. No. Yes. No. What is wrong with me!?”
Nothing. Nothing is wrong with me.
I’m 25, going on 26 in 2016, and I don’t have to decide right now if I want children. Sure, my mother was my age when I was born, and my father even younger. But I am not my parents, this is a new generation with people having children at older ages after they have established jobs and homes.
If I ever have kids, I’m sure I’ll be happy. Just like if I never have kids, I won’t regret the decision and will be equally happy. For now, I simply wonder why I have children’s books.
And the real reason is…:
Because they are beautiful.
Saint George & the Dragon, by Margaret Hodges and illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
My favorite illustrator is Trina Schart Hyman and I’m trying to collect most of the books she has done. Saint George and the Dragon was, by far, my favorite book while in grade school. Every week I would check a new book out and I would check this one out with it.
Zak’s Lunch, by Margie Palatini and illustrated by Howard Fine
Super funny and extravagant. And you will be starving to eat lunch after you read!
The Very Quiet Cricket, by Eric Carle
Most people know him for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, but this tale is my favorite of his children’s stories. I especially love the ending, and the illustration of a Lunar Moth.
One Odd Old Owl, by Paul S. Adshead
Ask my parents and they will tell you, One Odd Old Owl was my absolute favorite book as a child. It was the first book I read out loud to my family, and it has a great puzzle with hidden messages in each page.
People, by Peter Spier
I laugh at the first page now because it talks about how there are 6 billion people in the world. Needless to say, this book is a little out of date, but the illustrations and the message it tells will never get old.
Pegasus, retold by Marianna Mayer and illustrated by Kinuko Y. Craft
My favorite version of one of my favorite Greek/Roman mythological epics. The illustrations look like classic oil paintings, so soft, yet vibrant.
The Ship That Sailed to Mars, by William Timlin
I own another story by Shaun Tan and it is wonderfully illustrated, this one is much more detailed than the one I own, but just as wonderfilled.
The Mitten, by Jan Brett
The Lion & the Mouse, by Jerry Pinkney
3 Books by Aaron Becker: Journey, Quest, & Return
Chalk, by Bill Thomson
Sidewalk Flowers, by JonArno Lawson and illustrated by Sydney Smith
Buster Catches a Cold, by Hisako Madokoro and illustrated by Ken Kuroi
Ignis, by Gina Wilson and illustrated by P. J. Lynch
Another dragon tale! I love me some dragons. I actually bought this when I was in high school when I volunteered for a elementary book drive. The cover just called to me, and then the story reminded me of one I wrote in first grade about finding your spark.


Thursday 2 May 2013
So the Romans had robots...but how do we know about them?
So how do we know about Hero's (also known as Heron) robotic inventions? Well, thanks to the action of Arabic scholars who stepped in to save much of the classical science literature that survives to present day, we know Heron wrote several books on his subjects of interest. His most famous is 'Automata', which includes his steam engine operated machines for producing temple 'miracles', such as ghostly opening automatic doors, thunder machines, his various robot designs, not to mention describing pneumatic and automatic astronomical devices from the previous three centuries.
He also wrote 'Catoptrica' exploring the 'linear propagation of light, reflection and the use of mirrors' and the book 'Dioptra' for designing machines to determine distance. In this book he describes the modern day Theodolite and the Odometer. Not bad for 60AD. For more on everyday Roman machines read 'A Body of Doubt' - available from Amazon, just follow the links


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Lena Rydén: "Vänd mig upp och ned" ("Turn me upside down"), oil on panel, 25 x 20 cm, 1997.


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Genres in the Bible
We all learned by reading fairy tales and non-fiction that rules exist for how to interpret each type of literature. We must pay careful attention to those rules when reading our Bibles as well.
We can make many mistakes as we interpret the Bible when we fail to recognize the various literary types used in the Bible and how best to understand each one. We can’t treat all Scripture exactly the same way—we interpret Romans differently than Revelation.
We want to introduce readers to the different kinds of literature the Bible contains. So here are eight basic literary types that are used in the Bible.
This genre teaches what Christians should believe (doctrine) or how Christians should live (duty). Most of the New Testament is comprised of epistles, or instructional letters.
All of Paul’s thirteen letters (from Romans to Philemon), for example, are didactic, as are the books from Hebrews to Jude (known as the General Epistles). Some didactic elements are also found in the four Gospels (e.g., Jesus’ general instructions to his disciples).
Example: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32 NIV)
Narrative history describes what happened in the past. This literature is not necessarily prescriptive, telling us how we should live today. Rather, the narrative genre tells us about God’s work in the past, and is often not blatantly applicable to our lives today.
Over 40% of the Old Testament is historical narrative (e.g., the books of 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles), as well as Acts and sections of the four Gospels in the New Testament.
Example: “The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day.” (Genesis 18:1 NIV)
Christians have separated the Old Testament Laws into three kinds: moral (applicable for all people everywhere), civil (applicable only to Israel’s government under the old covenant), and ceremonial (the religious rituals of the Jews, mainly embodied in sacrifice and cleanliness regulations). The easiest way to tell the difference between these three kinds of laws is to see how the New Testament treats them. If an Old Testament law is repeated in the New Testament, it’s a moral law applicable to all people.
God gave the Israelites 613 individual laws, contained in Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy.
Example: “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5 ESV)
Prophecy in the Bible, whether promises from God or statements about what is to come, must be read in its historical context, not taken out of context. We must first understand who God was speaking to and what he was speaking about. We cannot pretend, for example, that the promises God made to the Israelites while in Babylonian exile universally apply to all Christians today.
The Old Testament’s last seventeen books (Isaiah to Malachi) are prophetic. There are also prophetic utterances throughout the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 24–25).
Example: "There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit." (Isaiah 11:1 ESV)
Poetry is figurative and expressive, subject at times to exaggeration. We must not treat poetry like didactic literature. For example, we should not interpret the verse below as if David was literally stuck in the mud.
The Old Testament’s wisdom literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs) includes a large amount of poetry, but other sections of the Bible also include poetry (e.g., many sections of the prophetic books).
Example: “I sink in the miry depths…” (Psalm 69:2 NIV)
Like proverbial statements today, biblical proverbs express general truths that are applicable in specific situations, not universal truths applicable all the time. It takes wisdom to know when to apply these wise sayings.
We mainly find proverbs in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
Example: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3 NIV)
Jesus invented parables, or stories, to teach specific spiritual truths. They are not allegories where every element of the parable has a hidden meaning. Rather, they usually focus on one main truth (the context for each parable provides a clue to this) and the response from the hearers.
Jesus taught around forty parables, all found in the four Gospels.
Example: "'The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.'" (Matthew 13:44 ESV)
Fantastic images of strange creatures, cataclysmic events, mysterious angels, and strategic numbers are characteristics of this difficult-to-understand literature. It’s a sub-category of prophetic literature, specifically addressing the end times or the end of the world. We need to exercise great caution and humility when handling apocalyptic literature, lest we think we have it all figured out.
Revelation is apocalyptic, but so are sections of prophetic books like Daniel or Ezekiel.
Example: "And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, 'Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?'" (Revelation 5:2 ESV)


Sir Muhammad Iqbal (November 9, 1877 – April 21, 1938), also known as Allama Iqbal (علامہ اقبال), was a philosopher, poet and politician in British India who is widely regarded as having inspired the Pakistan Movement. He is considered one of the most important figures in Urdu literature, with literary work in both the Urdu and Persian languages.
Iqbal is admired as a prominent classical poet by Pakistani, Iranian, Indian and other international scholars of literature. Though Iqbal is best known as an eminent poet, he is also a highly acclaimed "Muslim philosophical thinker of modern times".
His first poetry book, Asrar-e-Khudi, appeared in the Persian language in 1915, and other books of poetry include Rumuz-i-Bekhudi, Payam-i-Mashriq and Zabur-i-Ajam. Amongst these his best known Urdu works are Bang-i-Dara, Bal-i-Jibril, Zarb-i Kalim and a part of Armughan-e-Hijaz. In Iran and Afghanistan, he is famous as Iqbāl-e Lāhorī (Iqbal of Lahore), and he is most appreciated for his Persian work. Along with his Urdu and Persian poetry, his various Urdu and English lectures and letters have been very influential in cultural, social, religious and political disputes over the years.
The poetry and philosophy of Mawlana Rumi bore the deepest influence on Iqbal's mind. Deeply grounded in religion since childhood, Iqbal began intensely concentrating on the study of Islam, the culture and history of Islamic civilization and its political future, while embracing Rumi as "his guide".


March 14, 2023
Colouring to Cope: A Donor-Funded Book of Drawings is Helping Patients Heal
With support from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation’s Patient Comfort & Kindness Grants, a new colouring book is brightening the days of those being cared for at the Hospital.
Once considered child’s play, adult patients at St. Joe’s are taking great comfort in sharpening their pencil crayons and putting their colouring skills to work to bring a book of inspirational drawings entitled A Journey of A Lifetime to life.
Artists at Mac – an art club for McMaster University students – created the colouring book to help patients cope and pass the time during their hospital stay. “This colouring book celebrates that life is a journey, full of blank pages for you to fill in… keep strong,” reads the inscription on its inside cover. It’s a message that patient Bobbie Healey-Clark has taken to heart.
“Colouring has been wonderful when things have been quiet and my mind starts to wander,” Bobbie says, as she flips through coloured-in pages of her copy of A Journey of A Lifetime. Bobbie was admitted to the Hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU) for an autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis, which makes it difficult for her to breathe. “The pictures and poetry are something I can relate to and a reminder to live life, not just exist in it,” she adds.
A growing body of evidence supports the value of art therapy, including adult colouring, in helping patients cope with stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, explains France Clarke, a senior research co-ordinator who works in the ICU at St. Joe’s.
“Colouring can help to relieve worries our patients may be feeling in the moment. It brings a sense of accomplishment, happiness and joy, and it helps to pass the time, too,” France says. “These books are a beautiful resource that help our patients to feel empowered at a time when feelings of helplessness can seep in. We are so grateful that, through our partnership with the Foundation and donations from our generous community, we were able to bring these colouring books to life.”
Colouring Book Built A Sense of Community Amidst COVID-19
Athena Li is one of the student co-creators of the colouring book. In addition to studying health sciences at McMaster University, Athena also uses her creative talents to volunteer at St. Joe’s – doing arts and crafts with patients. The idea for the colouring book, she explains, was born from COVID-19.
“At the beginning of the pandemic, we wanted to do something meaningful that would contribute to the community because everyone felt so isolated,” Athena says. “As a group of artists, we thought there must be something we could do to alleviate that feeling, and we landed on a colouring book. So, we put a call out to artists and, within a week, we got so many submissions, we could fill the book.”
While the colouring book was always intended to help patients at St. Joe’s, Athena says it also helped her to find comfort during the pandemic. “The A Journey of A Lifetime project helped me to ground and re-orient myself during COVID-19. I was at home and feeling isolated and not connected to anything. But the book, and how it came together, was a reminder that I belong to an artists’ community, to a community at the university, and to one at St. Joe’s,” Li says.
To help bring comfort to St. Joe’s patients, make a gift today by joining our Patient Comfort and Kindness Club.
A Journey of A Lifetime was published with funding from a Patient Comfort and Kindness Grant. The grants are made possible through generous gifts from donors and friends, and Hospital staff members, too. In fact, over the last three years, an anonymous donor known as The Ever Hopeful Fund has gifted a total of $350,000 to help fund Patient Comfort and Kindness Grants. These have covered the cost of “little things” that aren’t eligible for government funding but make a big difference to the lives of patients at St. Joe’s.
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My job is to help people shape the future through interactions with the past. I'm a Special Collections librarian at the University of Missouri, where I am responsible for outreach, instruction, and web development.
Connecting collections with communities is what I do, whether through exhibitions, social media, course instruction, or professional service. My research interests include Special Collections pedagogy and the history of visual storytelling and word-image interactions in manuscripts, book illustration, and comics.
Master of Science in Information Studies • December 2010
Certificate of specialization in archives and special collections
Master of Arts in Art History • December 2003
Coursework focused on medieval manuscripts, early printing, and illustration
Thesis supervisor: Dr. Anne Rudloff Stanton
Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Spanish Literature • May 2001
Magna cum laude; honors thesis in art history
Librarian II• September 2015-present
Librarian I• February 2011 - September 2015
Hansen, Kelli. “The Book as Artifact.” Using Primary Sources: Hands-On Instructional Exercises. Ed. Anne Bahde, Heather Smedberg, and Mattie Taormina. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited, 2014. 8-12.
Hansen, Kelli. “Education, Training, and Recruitment of Special Collections Librarians: An Analysis of Job Advertisements.” RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage 12:2 (September 2011): 110-132.
Hansen, Kelli. “A Fifteenth-Century French Illuminated Calendar Leaf.” MVSE (2007): 45-61.
Hansen, Kelli Bruce. Entries in The Art of the Book: Manuscripts and Early Printing, 1000-1650. Ed. Joan Stack. Exhibition catalogue, Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Missouri, 2003.
“Pop-Up Special Collections.” Pecha-kucha style presentation at the annual conference of the ACRL Rare Books and Manuscripts Section, Oakland, CA, June 2015.
“Measuring Social Media: Assessing Your Outreach and Impact.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Missouri Bibliographic Information User System Consortium, Columbia, MO, June 2015.
“The Ghosts of Librarians Past: Researching Library Provenance in Special Collections.” Paper presented as one of several professional speakers at the annual University of Missouri Library and Information Science Graduate Student Association Conference, Columbia, MO, May 2015.
Discussion group facilitator. “Work Smart: Productivity Tips and Tricks for Librarians.” Missouri Library Association Conference, 9 October 2014.
“Artifacts in Social Studies: Utilizing Material Culture in Instruction.” Columbia Public Schools English Language Arts and Social Studies Faculty Professional Development Conference, 15 August 2014. Panel presentation with Arthur Mehrhoff, Jessica Boldt, Joan Stack, Nicole Johnston, Jean Parsons, and Alla Barabtarlo.
“Get Real! Teaching with Library and Museum Collections on Campus.” University of Missouri Celebration of Teaching, 21 May 2014. Panel presentation with Alla Barabtarlo, Karen Witt, Arthur Mehrhoff, Joan Stack, John Konzal, Jessica Boldt.
“K-12 Outreach and Special Collections.” Missouri Library Association Conference, 2 October 2013. Presented with Karen Witt.
“Spinning Plates and Balls in the Air: Balancing Librarianship with Home Life.” Discussion group facilitated with Karen Witt. Missouri Library Association Conference, 3 October 2013.
Hansen, Kelli (invited panelist). “Professional Development Panel Discussion.” Library and Information Science Graduate Students Association, Columbia, MO, 4 November 2011.
Assistant Web Editor, Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of ACRL, July 2015-present
I am part of a team who maintains the RBMS websites. After a term as assistant web editor, I will transition to primary web editor in summer 2016.
Web Team Volunteer, Rare Books and Manuscripts Section of ACRL,
October 2013-June 2014
Installed WordPress plugins, wrote PHP code for handling and presenting data, and developed web forms in the Standard Citation Forms for Rare Book Cataloging website.
Elected member, Welfare and Professional Development Committee, MU Librarians and Archivists Council, June 2014-present
Contributions: Assisted in editing a proposal for flex-time guidelines drafted by the previous committee’s membership.
Co-chair, MU Libraries Communications and Marketing Committee, February 2016-present; Member, February 2012-present
Contributions: Participated in National Library Week activities, 2012-2014; preparations for first Ellis Finals Lounge, December 2012. Developed and installed a faculty publications exhibit, May 2012.
Appointed Chair, Ellis Library Exhibits Committee, June 2011-December 2013; Member, January 2014-present
Contributions: Converted the paper exhibits application form into a web form and reorganized the committee’s web site. Built on previous policy changes and drafted a new incoming loan form and policy for Bookmark Café artwork. Recruited and managed reservations for six Bookmark Café artists and numerous Colonnade exhibitors, and coordinated installation and removal of exhibits. Worked with off-campus groups to bring exhibitions to the Libraries, including the National Holocaust Museum in St. Louis and a traveling exhibition of historic printing from UMSL’s Mercantile Library. Coordinated and installed four exhibits focusing on Ellis Library’s general collections and staff.
Member, Web Advisory Group, Content Team, February 2011-present.
Contributions: Participated in transition to LibAnswers knowledgebase system, summer 2013. Rewrote web page content in preparation for the Libraries redesign, summer 2013. Revised web pages as part of the Web Content Group, June 2011. Reviewed 80 web pages as part of the Web Content Group, February – May, 2011. Assisted the Usability Group with usability testing of the Libraries’ Journal/Article Finder page as a preliminary test subject, March 21, 2011.
Appointed member, Renew Mizzou Task Force, August 2013-May 2014
Charge: The Renew Mizzou Task Force was assembled to coordinate efforts among library departments in adjusting to the relocation of administrative offices from Jesse Hall to Ellis Library.
Ex-officio, Ellis Library Events Team, December 2011-December 2013.
Charge: Ellis Library Events Team is comprised of members from administration, security, library technology services, and the Exhibits and Faculty Lecture Series Committees. It meets monthly to coordinate exhibits and events.
I curated this exhibition in collaboration with two undergraduate interns. Superhero Science drew on the Comic Art Collection and was curated in conjunction with a campus symposium on science communication. This exhibition considers the use of science in four themes in superhero comics: Evolution, Genetic Modifications, Technology, and Anatomy. Each section challenged the viewer to identify the ways that comics and superheroes have contributed to his or her understanding of science and the natural world.
I also did the graphic design and marketing for this exhibition, and I co-organized campus and community outreach programming.Exhibits, Research, Outreach, Design
What do Albrecht Durer, Thomas Rowlandson, Frans Masereel, and Art Spiegelman have in common? They all published works of sequential art. I curated this exhibition to tie together selections from the Rare Book Collection and the Comic Art Collection. Rather than presenting an evolutionary history of visual storytelling, these selections situated woodcuts, engravings, comic strips, and graphic novels in a long tradition of word- and image-making and drew parallels among diverse genres.
This exhibition includes around 60 items and is currently accepting bookings for national tour by Exhibits USA, with support from the Mid-Amerca Arts Alliance.Exhibits, Research
I curated this exhibit on the history of nutrition in conjunction with a campus symposium on food and science. Topics covered included early medicine and concepts of healthy diet, domestic science, and food chemistry.Exhibits, Research
I started doing pop-up exhibits in the library's information commons during the 2013 fall semester. I often choose a theme related to popular culture, and I try to do at least one exhibit per month. Six Books that Look Like They Belong at Hogwarts premiered in April 2014 and has been the most successful to date, so I turned it into a blog post series on the Special Collections Tumblr.Exhibits, Social Media, Innovation
As the social media coordinator for Special Collections, I write posts, create digital images, coordinate publishing, and develop and implement content marketing strategies. My innovations in this area include:
When I started working at MU Libraries in 2011, the Special Collections website was outdated and chaotic — and I can say that, because I designed that version of the website in 2004, during a previous stint as a para-professional staff member. The overall Libraries site was due for a redesign in 2013, so I planned to refresh the Special Collections site at the same time.
I did card sorts with Special Collections users and students to inform the navigation design, reorganized existing content, and designed and developed the new front end. The current website content is managed in WordPress, and I developed the front end by CSS coding and creating graphics in Photoshop.Graphic Design, CSS, Usability
Michael Holland curated Controlling Heredity: The American Eugenics Crusade in conjunction with a symposium on ethics and the life sciences. After the in-person exhibition came down, I constructed the web exhibit in HTML and CSS using graphic design elements by Anselm Huelsbergen.HTNL, CSS, Usability
I curated Food Revolutions: Science and Nutrition, 1700-1920 (as mentioned above), and later had the opportunity to develop it into a web exhibit in HTML and CSS. I used graphic design elements by Amy Jones.HTML, CSS, Usability
I was interested in creating introductory videos for Special Collections in order to experiment with flipped classroom structures for certain courses. I approached distance learning librarian Navadeep Khanal for help with this idea and found an enthusiastic and expert supporter. Nav did most of the work here - he greatly improved my script, coached me on my narration, and oversaw the production, filming, and editing. I simply performed my part and recruited my colleagues to star in the reading room segments. We created two video segments, an overall introduction to Special Collections and a video on handling guidelines.Writing, Narration
Many faculty members and graduate students on campus were not aware of the teaching resources available in Special Collections, or were not sure how to use them in their teaching. I developed this workshop to orient instructors to Special Collections and introduce strategies for using materials in teaching.
Presentations on books illustrating the history of typography, artists’ books, and fine press imprints, for undergraduate classes on letterpress and graphic design.
Introductions to primary sources and work with the World War I and World War II Poster Collections, editorial cartoons, and comics, for a large introductory-level survey course.
Introduction to ancient texts and writing systems in Special Collections and presentations on medieval manuscripts, early printing, authors and artists for the university’s four-semester great books course.
Orientation to the Special Collections department and introduction to concepts in primary source research for students in a large introductory library course.
Presentation on the history of young adult literature for a course on teaching secondary English.
Presentations included manuscripts and incunabula as resources for costume research, introduction to research in Special Collections and a selection of sources on the French Revolution and the dress of Marie Antoinette.
Introduction to the Libraries, MERLIN catalog search strategies, primary sources, and resources in Special Collections for a graduate research methods course.Teaching
Coordinated reading room visit for 50 fifth-grade students and developed a presentation and activities on scientific illustration and documentation, using herbals and botanical works from the sixteenth through the nineteenth century (adapted from Smithsonian Education materials).
Introduction to what a Special Collections department is and what the collections contain at the University of Missouri.
Presentations on the history of writing, books, and printing for high school sophomores enrolled in a three-week gifted program in residency on the University of Missouri campus.
Presentation on the history of the book for workshop on bookmaking and printing led by Anne Thompson, a professor in the art department.
Coordinated a reading room visit for over 150 sixth graders with teacher Lena Sheets. Developed and presented a program on the history of books and writing, along with other staff.
Presented on the history of books and printing.
Selection of materials and presentation on the history of handwriting from the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century.Teaching
I often create LibGuides for classes that use Special Collections resources, but I have also created a a few meant to be used by instructors. Resources for Instructors in Special Collections complements the information presented in our yearly teaching workshop, and National History Day Resources in Special Collections is meant to be used by middle- and high-school educators. is a multi-purpose guide for students in several classes that use the collection.Teaching
I identified broadsides and other one-page publications in the collections and took them to the Digital Services department to be scanned. Students worked with the original materials and digital surrogates to create transcriptions that we could then add to our Digital Library. They learned about the history of printing, how to handle rare materials, and strategies for transcription.Teaching
Feel free to get in contact about projects and opportunities, or just to say hello!


Embracing Resilience and Transformation - The Inspirational Journey of Iyanla Vanzant
Today, we have the privilege of delving into the remarkable life of Iyanla Vanzant, an esteemed author, spiritual adviser, and renowned life coach. Through her teachings, Iyanla has inspired countless individuals to overcome challenges and discover their inner strength. However, even with her wisdom, Iyanla faced profound personal struggles, including the loss of a daughter, a divorce, and the foreclosure of her home during the financial crisis. In this guest blog post, we explore Iyanla Vanzant’s journey of resilience and transformation and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way.
The Path of Healing and Empowerment:
Iyanla’s story exemplifies the transformative power of embracing life’s obstacles as opportunities for growth. In 2002, she faced a devastating blow when her beloved daughter was diagnosed with a rare form of colon cancer. During her daughter’s 15-month healing journey, Iyanla supported her household, her daughter’s household, and her ministry, which placed immense financial strain on her as a self-employed individual. Despite the emotional and financial challenges, Iyanla’s unwavering love for her daughter led her to prioritize her child’s well-being over her marriage, leading to a difficult but necessary decision.
Facing Foreclosure and Overcoming Adversity:
In the midst of personal turmoil, Iyanla’s financial situation took an unexpected turn. Owning a house with a challenging mortgage arrangement, Iyanla found herself facing foreclosure as she grappled with the recession’s impact on her work. She sought to refinance her home to support her daughter’s medical needs, but her efforts proved unsuccessful. Iyanla’s home, a symbol of stability and security, slipped from her grasp.
Choosing Truth and Resilience:
During a public address at the “State of the Black Union” event, Iyanla made a courageous decision to share her struggles openly. Recognizing that no one is immune to life’s challenges, she demonstrated the strength of vulnerability and authenticity. Her honesty resonated deeply with many in the audience facing similar struggles, including foreclosure and self-employment hardships.
Lessons of Gratitude and Perspective:
Iyanla’s journey taught her the significance of gratitude and perspective. While losing her home was undoubtedly a setback, she realized that possessions couldn’t compare to the preciousness of her daughter’s life. Her perspective shifted, reminding us all that material possessions can be regained, but the love and memories we create with loved ones are invaluable.
Iyanla Vanzant’s journey is a testament to the human spirit’s resilience and the transformative power of embracing life’s challenges. Her honesty, vulnerability, and wisdom have touched the lives of millions, guiding them on their paths to healing and empowerment. As we navigate our own trials, let us draw inspiration from Iyanla’s story, reminding ourselves that we, too, possess the strength to rise above life’s obstacles and create a meaningful and purposeful life.


Sunday Tea Art Talk
Discuss two Richmond-based painters: William D. Washington (1834-1870) and Julien Binford (1908-1997) at this virtual talk on Zoom hosted by Roanoke County Public Libraries. Artist information is available by visiting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts website. 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday. To register for the free event, email firstname.lastname@example.org.
Salem Museum Presents White Glove Wednesdays
Alex Burke, the Salem Museum’s assistant director and chief historian, explores Salem’s history and little-known facts about the city’s people, places and events in this weekly video series. Objects from the museum’s collections are spotlighted in these 2-3 minute videos suitable for all ages. Most episodes will have a companion activity. 3 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, email email@example.com or call 389-6760.
“Where the Crawdads Sing” Virtual Book Discussion
Discuss the 2018 bestselling novel by Delia Owen at this virtual event hosted by Roanoke County Public Libraries. Email firstname.lastname@example.org to register and receive a Zoom link. 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Salem Museum Presents Around Town
Alex Burke, the museum’s assistant director and chief historian, will explore Salem history in this weekly video series. Each video is about 2 to 3 minutes long and is appropriate for all ages. 3 p.m. Friday. For more information, visit email@example.com or call 389-6760.
Salem Public Library 2020 Reading Challenge
Readers of all ages can complete challenges to win prizes through the library’s program. For more information, visit salemva.gov.
Roanoke County Library’s Virtual Summer Reading Program
Read three or more books to complete the program. Help reach the community goal of 3,000 books. The program runs through Aug. 8. For full details and to register, visit roanokecountyva.gov or call 772-7507.
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However, this story teaches us that we will love to learn our children. That moment when you’re trying to fish out a piece of meat from between your teeth and end up looking like you’re having facial spasms. Here's a collection of funny short sayings to brighten up your day. Related RSS Feeds. Also, (1) I’d like to share some of my short stories with you, and, (2) I hope you enjoy over 300 short stories from our Guest Writers here as well. Lindsey Joseph. Darn 150 words! Created. Harper's Bazaar short-story competition 2019. FUNNY PICS. He was wrapped in a shawl. It was an awful relationship. Short Quotes; Thought for the day;. (knowing that it isn't true) i told her that at the very end there's a really funny bit. Jokes and Stories: Just Plain Funny. To help you figure out where to submit short stories, we’ve put together this guide to 23 publications that publish short fiction. No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't get his brand new 22-ft Bayliner to perform. For Powell's 2016 Short List, we scoured our brains and our bookshelves to put forth a group of the best debut short story collections ever published. Pulling off this form can be like performing a magic trick of the kind where a tiny box seems to contain much more than could possibly fit inside. You have just 600 seconds to dazzle the audience with your ability to tell a structured and cohesive narrative which effectively communicates its story and themes in a short (get it?) space of time. I have no neat classification for these jokes and stories. We challenged YourLifeIsATrip. " Shoba and Shukumar have been drifting apart ever since their first child was. It was also my first taste of regret. Young Writers magazine is currently under construction. The list includes a mix of publications across various. Shorties By Long is an ever-growing collection of 55-word short stories (based on the rules for 55 Word Fiction established by Steve Moss, Editor, New Times. 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Siddhartha Maitra June 30,. 12 of the best British short stories you've never read. Life is full of surprises, we all know that. G uest artist, Sandi Crane created and drew the illustration to the left for our Christian Short Story, 'Expedition', You will find godly character built into each story, worthy of presenting in a family setting. it is really nice to have such short and sweet story, which not only make us laugh but also encourage to learn something. If so, feel free. To write a good ending for your story, show the reader why your story is important. They’re real people whom young readers will believe in and relate to. Margaret Atwood's cutting and sarcastic short story "Happy Endings" proves it. I'm rarely 100% sure of how I will end a particular piece, and there have been times I wished I could rewrite the ending of other people's stories. And the twisted ending was brilliant. Short Story Writing Ideas for Kids— Use these fun, creative short story writing ideas for students in your classroom or homeschool curriculum. Dirty jokes are based on taboo, often s*xual content or vocabulary. A rhyming poem brings out the joy that can be had in appreciating the music in words. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. The main suspects are the millionaire's wife and two children, as well as the butler (of course). Of all the high interest short stories for high school students, this is the only one that involves time machines, hunting dinosaurs, and controversial elections. Having admitted that, he would also avow that happy endings were never difficult to find: "It is simply a matter," he explained to April, "of finding a sunny place in a garden, where the light is golden and the grass is soft; somewhere to rest, to stop reading, and to. 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Because getting out of the house of bondage, out of slavery in Egypt, was not the end of the story for the Jewish people, but was the beginning. Grade 5 Reading Lesson 23 Short Stories – The Story Without An End A king loves hearing stories, and he wants a story to be told which does not end. Also makes a great family night activity!. Wildman's Weird Wild Web. Siddhartha Maitra June 30,. Short stories are a natural fit for twists as the build-up doesn't have to be sustained for too long. Want to write a customised short story really quickly? Choose a style, opening and type of ending, name your character, choose a few adjectives and we write a story for you. She has been telling stories since she was a child, when games of "let's pretend" quickly built themselves into full-length tales acted out with friends. The monster looks. "Excuse me," said her fiance with just a touch of an accent, "would it be ok with you if my Fiancee tried on the dress in the window?". 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By funny short story ideas based on realistic approach, we mean that writers should take inspiration from characters based on real life. Make a Christmas memory quilt square by drawing a picture of your favorite Christmas memory and writing a short paragraph (three to five sentences) about it. I stood for a long time before the soaps in their attractive boxes, RUB and FAB and TUB and suchlike, I couldn’t decide so I closed my eyes and reached out blindly and when I…. Spooky story time was a HIT! And definitely the highlight of my week. Create happiness as an individual, a couple, and a family. This is the fun way! Important Note. The short poem is more challenging to write than a longer poem. They might have ridiculous or uncommon plots, unusual narrators or confusing narration, absurd situations, or anything that stands out as different. Because getting out of the house of bondage, out of slavery in Egypt, was not the end of the story for the Jewish people, but was the beginning. It is a poignant short sad love story of a never ending love that even death could not tarnish. Today I am going to tell you five short stories that are so emotional that they will make you cry immediately. There once was a deserted house at the end of the street, just by the edge of the forest. Rachel Green, Monica’s high school best friend, was left at the altar by her fiance and moves in with Monica. His Uncle Frank tells him to sign up for a comedy contest in New York. I hope you like them! There will be a few short stores based on my previous uploads, so read those if you feel like it. Fun and Educational Sites. Or think we know. Please sign-up for my Free Daily Inspirational Quotes and Insights Email on the form below. Jokes Index Page Families/Children Just Plain Funny True Stories Wisdom Sayings Wordplay Cartoons Culture/Religion Men/Women. and time to take forward three love stories that were cut short by. Check them out! 1. Through the short stories in this unit, we. 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These are some of the best short stories around, and what makes them even more delightful is the fact that every one is absolutely free. They will tickle your funny bone and amuse you in their own way. When life has got you in a slump, turn to these motivational short stories. It could be your city. Hilariously rude humor that looks at the funny side of sex. One autumn day, he discovers another presence in his home that forces him to face the secrets of his past. It has been shared on Facebook 753 times! Apparently, we all know some stories about kids saying embarrassing things. "Mum, what are we going to have for breakfast?" Asked the little boy. Funny Short Story About Money, Outsmarted by a Woman. Write a story about a book that has a different ending every time, depending upon who's. You can also see a timeline of these stories arranged chronologically. You just go for it. 3 Grammaria. Here are some of our favorite short stories for middle schoolers to share with your students. If so, feel free. A man calls to get the bassinet seat on his flight, which is a crib that attaches to the wall on a flight. Deadline: November 15, 2019. 1 Moderator. com - Sara Benincasa. And then life whapped me upside the head. Stories for Homilies THANK YOU GOD FOR EVERYTHING There was a bird who lived in the desert; very sick, no feathers, nothing to eat and drink, no shelter to live and kept on cursing his life day and night. The short Story Project. Funny Funeral Stories — Laughing At Funeral Reddit. 10 Creepy Short Stories That Will Scare The Sh*t Out of You Featured 10/30/2015 in Funny Sometimes horror comes from the most unexpected places. Funny; Penguins. Short Stories in the ESL Class. Don't be deluded by any other endings, they're all fake, either deliberately fake, with malicious intent to deceive, or just. It was also my first taste of regret. Improve your English with English short stories. The AAS Astronomy Ambassadors Program provides mentoring and training experiences for young astronomers just starting their careers. My dream girl, my crush, whose beauty I had silently appreciated in school every day, was in my arms, she was feeling safe in my arms. While both authors wrote plot twist endings, O. But they all will deeply convince you of the great power of love and how it is able to overcome every obstacle. Halloween stories for children. That truck was my first taste of freedom. Short stories The lump of gold. The book I Funny is a very good book. This list of must-read contemporary short story collections is sponsored by Random House’s Buzziest Short Story Collections of 2018. These reading activities are perfect for classroom use. It is a poignant short sad love story of a never ending love that even death could not tarnish. To write a good ending for your story, show the reader why your story is important. The Candy Store is another of our short funny skits that we love. The short stories are very readable. It's always unpredictable for me what they will reply. Writing a critical analysis of a short story is a way to expand on simply reading the story. Funny; Penguins. Just before Christmas. Next to the subheadings, in brackets, I’ve put what the story’s lesson is all about, with a short description of the moral of the story at the end of each section. New stories and poems are added every day. and found the perfect mix to share with the kiddos. Read funny short stories for kids at Storyberries. MOST RECENT STORIES. Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there, to serve some sort of purpose, teach you a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become. Sayings quotes, short stories, motivational stories, bible verses, free ecards, inspirational ecards. And, frequent laughter can indeed do many wonderful things for your health. You can skip around or read it cover to cover. Short Story of the Gingerbread Man. There at the other end, a full 20 feet tall and fat and ugly, was Stanley. The monster looks. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One autumn day, he discovers another presence in his home that forces him to face the secrets of his past. These stories are generally considered funny, or they're stories that I've found somewhat funny. How to Write a Short Story. After 14 story collections, Munro has. And sometimes, like the children, we might begin "to feel that maybe there [i]s something wrong with the school. sam August 12, 2018, 5. While both authors wrote plot twist endings, O. Great stories. Humorous short stories and funny jokes. Get corrections from Grammarly while you write on Gmail, Twitter, LinkedIn, and all your other favorite sites. Sermon Ideas is a resource for pastors, priests, ministers, youth workers and anyone who needs to deliver a sermon. 4,370 Likes, 127 Comments - Füsun Lindner (@shortstoriesandskirts) on Instagram: “It’s M😻NDAY! Not funny enough for you? Okay okay, let me tell you a joke then: DECAF. See also: cut, long. You reach the end of that film you’re like, “Oh, okay, so, that’s it. How do you go from a having great idea to writing a story that people will love to read? Character and conflict, plot and dialogue, setting and scenes, write and revise. Have them stand in such a way as to form a table or counter while the main actor (the candy store owner) stands behind. Once Upon a Time exhibits qualities of both genres. The Complete Short Stories. Here are some motivating stories that will maybe help you spark that motivational feeling. 99] contains 110 tales from the past 100 years of weird fiction collected in a single volume of over 750,000 words. The doors to the gym burst open before Mr. There's gonna be. It’s time to have some laugh and here are some of the short stories, I was amused by. Detective Stories - Intriguing Tales of Mystery, Suspense & Detective Stories in the tradition of the original Strand Magazine (1891-1950), The Strand features a wide array of Detective Stories reminiscent of the Golden Age of crime writing from cozy whodunits to hard- boiled detective stories, suspenseful thrillers to humorous mysteries. Conversation with my parents. This might include ghost stories, paranormal events, dark dreams, death or anything with the theme of darkness in it. Short stories with moral lessons. 30 Short Story Ideas with a Twist for Middle School Students. It’s almost easy for me. I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. Katie Tandy. You don’t have to be a teacher to laugh at these true tales — but haha quotient may make you wish you did. See how your stories compare with these with these funny short stories you can share with the whole family. A story that will help you trespass your problems. How to End a Short Story. Clay Balls There is a beautiful treasure inside each and every one of us and this story perfectly describes it. The 80 Best Funny Short Stories. The Twist Ending is a spooky short story with a plot twist at the end. Great Short Story when you think your life is over, or gone. You have just 600 seconds to dazzle the audience with your ability to tell a structured and cohesive narrative which effectively communicates its story and themes in a short (get it?) space of time. Jamie goes and signs up for the contest and wins!. Hemingway’s short stories in one volume bridged me back to civilian life after eight years of wearing the crackerjacks. I stumbled onto "A Letter to God", a short story by Gregorio Lopez Fuentes (translated by Donald A. Funny Animated Love Story With Unexpected Twist Last Juggernaut CGI Animated Short Film HD "The Makeover " by 7:11. One of my favorites is the Short Scary Story with a Funny Ending - I tell it way too often, pretty much whenever I'm with a new group of campers. The stories he tells often stem from other people's stories -- "The River," as just one example, has been said to be inspired by his sister's relationship with her. Spread the humour Moral Short Stories Moral Short Stories Here is Will and Guy’s collection of ethical stories with a moral ending. Also, watch for stories for kids on various genres. " But the story seems to be pointing out that there is no other "school" for us to attend. Short Stories in the ESL Class. I have no neat classification for these jokes and stories. Improve your English with English short stories. Not only is reading them like getting an internet hug for the soul, but they just may spark an idea or a change in you for the better. I hope you like them! There will be a few short stores based on my previous uploads, so read those if you feel like it. Wildman's Weird Wild Web. Short story about a teacher. FUNNY PICS. Will and Guy's collection of clean hilarious jokes and comical stories. Writing stories about Jesus is very rewarding and brings me so much joy. My heart will be your shelter, And my arms will be your home. Subscribe and Help Me Hit 3,500,000 little cuties! ^^ Watch Me Look At FUNNY Short Stories With A TWIST!! Kyuties! Can we get this video to 5K LIKES?! I love you! ^_^ ♡ OPEN ♡ All rights go to. Handpicked, hilarious stories by leading authors from around the world. Here are the short story ideas: 1. The story contains many of the elements for which O. Whatever comes to mind I try to write without stopping until I finish a page. Use this story for a lesson on reading comprehension with your students. Have him get louder and louder and scarier and scarier as the story progresses. While both authors wrote plot twist endings, O. Chemistry Class Learn scientific English Improve Your Memory! A funny story Just One Copy Learn a joke about business Heavenly Golf Learn some funny, crazy English The Butcher and the Lawyer Learn more business English Gray Hairs. These stories are phonics based which means they focus on specific sounds but also offer a great opportunity to learn words by sight. The Weird: A Compendium of Strange and Dark Stories [Tor, $29. What kid doesn't love staying up late, making s'mores and telling funny or sometimes scary campfire stories? If you've been charged with providing the group entertainment at your next campout, here's a list of 22 stories to help set the mood and get the nighttime fun started. "Mary, Servant of the Lord: A Story of the Annunciation," a short story to help you imagine what the annunciation might have been like. 10 Best jokes. BY Shaunacy Ferro He tells her not to go into one room at the end of the hall. 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The name is a play on the 4chan slang of “copypasta” when the creepypasta meme first began, there was a set group of pastas that tended to get shared over and over. Write a story about a famous mythical creature or person—that turns out to be much more than a myth. Make sure you start with stories at your level, and go gradually up. Really Funny Short Stories. Each good ride requires a quota of four short ones and a wipeout. Dirty jokes are based on taboo, often s*xual content or vocabulary. A Short Story by HH54r Wrong place, wrong time… The first thing he could sense was sound. Stories about ordinary people, animals, royal people etc. Short stories The magic paintbrush. Free short stories for your free time!. Mobile Friendly. Wildman's Weird Wild Web. A Short Story for Engineers You don't have to be an engineer to appreciate this story. Short stories are a natural fit for twists as the build-up doesn’t have to be sustained for too long. Pretty funny story from last night. 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