A bold new spatial perspective on modern sculpture, with 800 color images of work by artists including Henry Moore, Lygia Clark, Anish Kapoor, and Ana Mendieta.
This monumental, richly illustrated volume from ZKM Karlsruhe approaches modern sculpture from a spatial perspective, interpreting it though contour, emptiness, and levitation rather than the conventional categories of unbroken volume, mass, and gravity. It examines works by dozens of twentieth- and twenty-first-century artists, including Hans Arp, Marcel Duchamp, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Lygia Clark, Anish Kapoor, Olafur Eliasson, Ana Mendieta, Fujiko Nakaya, Tomás Saraceno, and Alicja Kwade. The large-scale book contains over 800 color images.
Negative Space comes out of an epic exhibition at ZKM, and volume editor Peter Weibel (Chairman and CEO of ZKM) takes a curatorial approach to the topic. The last exhibition to deal comprehensively with the question "What is modern sculpture?" was at the Centre Georges Pompidou in 1986. Weibel and ZKM pick up where the Pompidou left off, examining sculptures not as figurative, solid, and self-contained monoliths but in terms of open and hollow spaces; reflection, light, shadow; innovative materials; data; and the moving image. Weibel puts advances in science, architecture, and mathematics in the context of avant-garde sensibilities to show how modern sculpture significantly deviates from the work of the past. Texts in the volume include an introduction and twelve chapters written by Weibel with contributions by cocurators as well as facsimiles and reproductions of artist-authored manifestos.
Essays on a range of photographic topics by the recently appointed chief curator of photography at MoMA.
This volume offers a selection of essays by the renowned photography historian Clément Chéroux. Chéroux, appointed chief curator of photography at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York in 2020, takes on a variety of topics, from the history of vernacular photography to the influence of documentary photography on Surrealism. The texts, published together in one volume for the first time and newly translated into English, reflect the breadth of Chéroux's thinking, the rigor of his approach, and his endless curiosity about photographs.
In this strikingly designed and generously illustrated volume, Chéroux presents unique case studies and untold stories. He discusses ways of sharing images, from the nineteenth century to the digital age; considers the utopian ideals of early photography; and analyzes the duality of amateur photography. Among other things, he describes the appeal of photographs snapped from a speeding train and explains historical value of first-generation prints of photographs. Through an analysis of key photographs taken on 9/11, Chéroux shows that the same six images were seen again and again in the press. Widely ranging, erudite, and engaging, these essays present Chéroux's innovative investigations of the histories of photography.
There's more to Banksy than the painting on the wall: the first in-depth investigation into the mysteries of the world's most famous living artist.
Banksy is the world's most famous living artist, yet no one knows who he is. For more than twenty years, his wryly political and darkly humorous spray paintings have appeared mysteriously on urban walls around the globe, generating headlines and controversy. Art critics disdain him, but the public (and the art market) love him. With this generously illustrated book, artist and critic Carol Diehl is the first author to probe the depths of the Banksy mystery. Through her exploration of his paintings, installations, writings, and Academy Award-nominated film, Exit through the Gift Shop, Diehl proves unequivocally that there's more to Banksy than the painting on the wall.
Seeing Banksy as the ultimate provocateur, Diehl investigates the dramas that unfold after his works are discovered, with all of their social, economic, and political implications. She reveals how this trickster rattles the system, whether during his month-long 2013 self-styled New York residency or his notorious Dismaland of 2015, a full-scale dystopian family theme park unsuitable for children dedicated to the failure of capitalism. Banksy's work, Diehl shows, is a synthesis of conceptual art, social commentary, and political protest, played out not in museums but where it can have the most effect--on the street, in the real world. The questions Banksy raises about the uses of public and private property, the role of the global corporatocracy, the never-ending wars, and the gap between artworks as luxury goods and as vehicles of social expression, have never been more relevant.
The power of design to create a life worth living even in a refugee camp: designs, inventions, and artworks from the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan. This book shows how, even in the most difficult conditions--forced displacement, trauma, and struggle--design can help create a life worth living. Design to Live documents designs, inventions, and artworks created by Syrian refugees living in the Azraq Refugee Camp in Jordan. Through these ingenious and creative innovations--including the vertical garden, an arrangement necessitated by regulations that forbid planting in the ground; a front hall, fashioned to protect privacy; a baby swing made from recycled desks; and a chess set carved from a broomstick--refugees defy the material scarcity, unforgiving desert climate, and cultural isolation of the camp. Written in close collaboration with the residents of the camp, with text in both English and Arabic, Design to Live, reflects two perspectives on the camp: people living and working in Azraq and designers reflecting on humanitarian architecture within the broader field of socially engaged art and design. Architectural drawings, illustrations, photographs, narratives, and stories offer vivid testimony to the imaginative and artful ways that residents alter and reconstruct the standardized humanitarian design of the camp--and provide models that can be replicated elsewhere. The book is the product of a three-year project undertaken by MIT Future Heritage Lab, researchers and students with Syrian refugees at the Azraq Refugee Camp, CARE, Jordan, and the German-Jordanian University. Copublication with Future Heritage Lab, MIT
Ce livre historique abondamment illustré raconte comment quelques riches américaines, en tant que clientes et porteuses d'influence, ont favorisé l'émergence de la haute couture française à la fin du XIXe siècle.
The story of the arcane table-top game that became a pop culture phenomenon and the long-running legal battle waged by its cocreators.
When Dungeons & Dragons was first released to a small hobby community, it hardly seemed destined for mainstream success--and yet this arcane tabletop role-playing game became an unlikely pop culture phenomenon. In Game Wizards, Jon Peterson chronicles the rise of Dungeons & Dragons from hobbyist pastime to mass market sensation, from the initial collaboration to the later feud of its creators, Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. As the game's fiftieth anniversary approaches, Peterson--a noted authority on role-playing games--explains how D&D and its creators navigated their successes, setbacks, and controversies.
Peterson describes Gygax and Arneson's first meeting and their work toward the 1974 release of the game; the founding of TSR and its growth as a company; and Arneson's acrimonious departure and subsequent challenges to TSR. He recounts the Satanic Panic accusations that D&D was sacrilegious and dangerous, and how they made the game famous. And he chronicles TSR's reckless expansion and near-fatal corporate infighting, which culminated with the company in debt and overextended and the end of Gygax's losing battle to retain control over TSR and D&D.
With Game Wizards, Peterson restores historical particulars long obscured by competing narratives spun by the one-time partners. That record amply demonstrates how the turbulent experience of creating something as momentous as Dungeons & Dragons can make people remember things a bit differently from the way they actually happened.
Works by one of the most important artists working in America today--photographs, collaborative projects, ephemeral objects, and trenchant and witty institutional critique.
For the past two decades Louise Lawler has been taking photographs of art in situ, from small poignant black-and-white images of art in people's homes to large format glossy color pictures of art in museums and in auction houses. In addition she has produced a variety of objects--paperweights, etched drinking glasses, matchbooks, gallery announcements--all of which cleverly describe how art comes to accrue value as it moves through various systems of exchange. Lawler's oeuvre was essential in creating an expanded field for photography, it was crucial in postmodern debates over theories of representation, it remains indelible within the field of institutional critique, and it has always been trenchant and witty in its sustained commitment to a feminist vision of art, art history, and contemporary art practice. But Lawler is also an old-fashioned artist's artist, long overdue for the kind of serious reconsideration and recognition that this volume affords. The very self-effacing nature of Lawler's practice, however, her continual suspicion about notions of authorship--and her sly disregard for museological conventions--have meant that she has resisted precisely the usual mid-career retrospective. Twice Untitled and Other Pictures, published in conjunction with Lawler's first major museum exhibition in the United States, organized by the Wexner Center for the Arts, eats away at the standard museum practices of chronology, linear development, and the presentation of masterpieces, opting instead to explore such dynamic themes and undercurrents in Lawler's practice as her relationship to sculpture, her long history of collaborative projects, her production of such ephemera as napkins, matchbooks, and announcement cards, and the steady political dimension of her work--which culminated most recently in works that are deeply critical of the American invasion of Iraq. With essays by art historian and political theorist Rosalyn Deutsche and curators Ann Goldstein and Helen Molesworth, Twice Untitled and Other Pictures promises to be an essential volume for anyone interested in late twentieth- and early twenty-first- century art.
B>A collection that tracks the astonishing impact of one vernacular aesthetic category--the cute--on postwar and contemporary art./b>br>br>The Cute tracks the astonishing impact of a single aesthetic category on post-war and contemporary art, and on the vast range of cultural practices and discourses on which artists draw. From robots and cat videos to ice cream socials, The Cute explores the ramifications of an aesthetic of or about minorness--or what is perceived to be diminutive, subordinate, and above all, unthreatening--on the shifting forms and contents of art today. This anthology is the first of its kind to show how contemporary artists have worked on and transformed the cute, in ways that not only complexify its meaning, but also reshape their own artistic practices.br>;br>Artists surveyed includebr>Peggy Ahwesh, Cosima Von Bonin, Nayland Blake, Paul Chan, Adrian Howells, Juliana Huxtable, Larry Johnson, Mike Kelley, Dean Kenning, Wyndham Lewis, Jeff Koons, Sean-Kierre Lyons, Mammalian Diving Reflex, Alake Shilling, Annette Messager, Mariko Mori, Takashi Murakami, Charlemagne Palestine, David Robbins, Mika Rottenberg, Allen Ruppersberg, Jack Smith, Kara Walker, Andy Warhol, Yoshitomo Narabr>;br>Writers includebr>Sasha Archibald, Roland Barthes, Leigh Claire La Berge, Lauren Berlant, Ian Bogost, Jennifer Doyle, Lee Edelman, Adrienne Edwards, Rosalind Galt, E.H. Gombrich, Lewis Gordon, Rosmarie Garland Thompson, Stephen Jay Gould, Wayne Koestenbaum, Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy, Lori Merish, John Morreall, Juliane Rebentisch, Frances Richard, Carrie Rickey, Friedrich Schiller, Peter Schjeldahl, Kanako Shiokawa, Susan Stewart, Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy, Kevin Young
Experiments in architectural education in the post-World War II era that challenged and transformed architectural discourse and practice.
In the decades after World War II, new forms of learning transformed architectural education. These radical experiments sought to upend disciplinary foundations and conventional assumptions about the nature of architecture as much as they challenged modernist and colonial norms, decentered building, imagined new roles for the architect, and envisioned participatory forms of practice. Although many of the experimental programs were subsequently abandoned, terminated, or assimilated, they nevertheless helped shape and in some sense define architectural discourse and practice. This book explores and documents these radical pedagogies and efforts to defy architecture's status quo.
The experiments include the adaptation of Bauhaus pedagogy as a means of "unlearning" under the conditions of decolonization in Africa; a movement to design for "every body," including the disabled, by architecture students and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley; the founding of a support network for women interested in the built environment, regardless of their academic backgrounds; and a design studio in the USSR that offered an alternative to the widespread functionalist approach in Soviet design. Viewed through their dissolution and afterlife as well as through their founding stories, these projects from the last century raise provocative questions about architecture's role in the new century.
The first comprehensive history in English of film at the Bauhaus, exploring practices that experimented with film as an adaptable, elastic "polymedium." With Design in Motion, Laura Frahm proposes an alternate history of the Bauhaus--one in which visual media, and film in particular, are crucial to the Bauhaus's visionary pursuit of integrating art and technology. In the first comprehensive examination in English of film at the Bauhaus, Frahm shows that experimentation with film spanned a range of Bauhaus practices, from textiles and typography to stage and exhibition design. Indeed, Bauhausler deployed film as an adaptable, elastic "polymedium," malleable in shape and form, unfolding and refracting into multiple material, aesthetic, and philosophical directions.
Frahm shows how the encounter with film imbued the Bauhaus of the 1920s and early 1930s with a flexible notion of design, infusing painting with temporal concepts, sculptures with moving forms, photographs with sequential aesthetics, architectural designs with a choreography of movement. Frahm considers, among other things, student works that explored light and the transparent features of celluloid and cellophane; weaving practices that incorporate cellophane; experimental films, social documentaries, and critical reportage by Bauhaus women; and the proliferation of film strips in posters, book covers, and other typographic work.
Viewing the Bauhaus's engagement with film through a media-theoretic lens, Frahm shows how film became a medium for "design in motion." Movement and process, rather than stability and fixity, become the defining characteristics of Bauhaus educational, aesthetic, and philosophical ethos.
Sexual Warfare présente le travail d'Alexis Hunter (1948-2014), une figure influente du féminisme, réalisé entre 1968 et 1986. Connue pour ses mises en scène soulignant les multiples rapports de force et de pouvoir normatifs au sein de la société, Alexis Hunter déploie un travail photographique critiquant la violence capitaliste des stéréotypes de genre et de sexualité. Cet ouvrage a été édité en petit tirage par Goldsmiths Press à l'occasion d'une exposition à Londres en 2018.
Concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation, from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory. This is a book that students of architecture will want to keep in the studio and in their backpacks. It is also a book they may want to keep out of view of their professors, for it expresses in clear and simple language things that tend to be murky and abstruse in the classroom. These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation--from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory--provide a much-needed primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical. The lesson on "How to Draw a Line" is illustrated by examples of good and bad lines; a lesson on the dangers of awkward floor level changes shows the television actor Dick Van Dyke in the midst of a pratfall; a discussion of the proportional differences between traditional and modern buildings features a drawing of a building split neatly in half between the two. Written by an architect and instructor who remembers well the fog of his own student days, 101 Things I Learned in Architecture School provides valuable guideposts for navigating the design studio and other classes in the architecture curriculum. Architecture graduates--from young designers to experienced practitioners--will turn to the book as well, for inspiration and a guide back to basics when solving a complex design problem.


Title: Hydro-Tectonics & Fault-zone Aquifers
Author: Nayyer A. Zaligham, and Omar S. Aburizaiza
Edition: 1st 2019
Size: 21x29 cm.
Extent: 312 pages.
About the Book:
This book elaborates non-conventional groundwater resources in hard rock aquifers in highly deformed basement shield rocks especially in the western rifted margin along the Red Sea. The principal author of this publication has half a century’s experience in the field of Geosciences with the Geological Survey of Pakistan, the University of Karachi, the Pakistan Higher Education Commission, and the King Abdulaziz University Jeddah; and has incorporated numerous case studies from different countries. The publication would be an enormous contribution towards all the stakeholders in the realms of Groundwater in the Arabian Peninsula in particular and elsewhere in the world in general.


Dogs With Stories Book
Dogs with Stories is Mardo El-Noor’s desperate call for attention, camouflaged as a vanity project and disguised in a book of pictures and text. Featuring about a hundred good dogs and a hundred dog owners, the book contains a series of hyperrealistic staged scenes, set in the real homes and workplaces of those who share their lives with furry best friends.
This book is a great gift to buy for yourself if you are a fan of David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, or Norman Rockwell. It’s also a perfect present for a family member, friend, or client who’s into dogs or interior design, especially if you’ve run out of options when it comes to cookbooks and rugby biographies.
TITLE: Dogs With Stories – Capturing New Zealanders With Their Four-Legged Best Friends
AUTHOR/PHOTOGRAPHER: MARDO EL-NOOR
SIZE: 270 x 310mm, 164 ppg
PUBLISHER: Beatnik Publishing


Raymond and Me
This courageous and lyrical memoir chronicles the challenges of growing up gay in the seventies and eighties in Toronto, and how the enchanting discovery of first love can change the shape of a person’s life.
Homophobia had robbed Dan of any hope of finding a man to fall in love with…until he met Raymond. It was love at first sight. Though their relationship was not without its challenges from the outside world, time and time again, love prevailed.
Dan spent years going to great lengths to conceal every part of that relationship, living in the closet, and holding close the memories of his first relationship. But over time, he realized that he wanted to share their story. The heartfelt love they shared is a beacon of hope and reminder to everyone that love can win out over hatred.


Sat, Sep 28|
FILM - Blue Note Records: Beyond The Notes
BLUE NOTE RECORDS: BEYOND THE NOTES explores the unique vision behind the iconic jazz record label. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with Blue Note artists, the film reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop.
Time & Location
Sep 28, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:15 PM
FilmBar, 815 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, USA
About the event
86 mins | Rated TBC | Documentary
Directed by Sophie Huber | Starring Wayne Shorter, Norah Jones, Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Rudy Van Gelder, Art Blakey, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge
Celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Blue Note Records, the iconic jazz label that gave voice to some of the finest jazz artists of the 20th and 21st century! Presented in conjunction with The Nash. Tickets purchased here are for the screening and panel discussion ONLY.
One of the most important record labels in the history of jazz —and, by extension, that of American music —Blue Note Records has been home to such groundbreaking artists as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Bud Powell and Art Blakey, as well as present-day luminaries like Robert Glasper, Ambrose Akinmusire and Norah Jones. Founded in New York in 1939 by German Jewish refugees Alfred Lion and Francis Wolff, the history of Blue Note Records goes beyond the landmark recordings, encompassing the pursuit of musical freedom, the conflict between art and commerce and the idea of music as a transformative and revolutionary force. Through rare archival footage, current recording sessions and conversations with jazz icons Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and today’s groundbreaking Blue Note musicians, BLUE NOTE RECORDS: BEYOND THE NOTES reveals a powerful mission and illuminates the vital connections between jazz and hip hop.


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Saturday, December 4, 2010
Connie Willis Mini Challenge
This challenge is for 2010-2011
It begins October 1, 2010. It ends November 30, 2011.
Read two books by Connie Willis. (Includes novellas and short stories, etc.)
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Water Witch (1982) with Cynthia Felice
Berserker Base (1984) with Poul Anderson, Edward Bryant, Stephen Donaldson, Larry Niven, Fred Saberhagen, and Roger Zelazny.
Fire Watch (1984)
Lincoln's Dreams (1987)
Light Raid (1989) with Cynthia Felice
Doomsday Book (1992)
Impossible Things (1993)
Uncharted Territory (1994)
Futures Imperfect (1996) (Omnibus of Uncharted Territory, Remake, Bellwether)
Promised Land (1997) with Cynthia Felice
To Say Nothing of the Dog (1997)
Even the Queen And Other Short Stories (1998) (Sound recording)
Miracle and Other Christmas Stories (1999)
Inside Job (2005)
All Seated On the Ground (2007)
The Winds of Marble Arch and Other Stories: A Connie Willis Compendium (2007)
All Clear (2010)
Hugo Wins -- Fire Watch 1983 (novelette), The Last of the Winnebagos 1989 (novella), Doomsday Book 1993 (novel), Even the Queen 1993 (short story), Death on the Nile 1994 (short story), The Soul Selects Her Own Society 1997 (short story), To Say Nothing of the Dog 1999 (novel), The Winds of Marble Arch 2000 (novella), Inside Job 2006 (novella), All Seated On the Ground 2008 (novella).
Nebula Wins -- Fire Watch 1983 (novelette), A Letter From the Clearys 1983 (short story), The Last of the Winnebagos 1988 (novella), At the Rialto 1990 (novelette), Doomsday Book 1993 (novel), Even the Queen 1993 (short story).
Locus Awards Wins -- Doomsday Book 1993 (novel), To Say Nothing of the Dog 1999 (novel), Passage 2001 (novel)
John W. Campbell Memorial Award Win -- Lincoln's Dreams 1988 (novel)
To see which of her books have been nominated for awards, visit her Wikipedia page.
To learn more about her and her work, visit her website.
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Despite commissions from Novello in 1897 for the Imperial March and Banner of St George, the critical success of the ‘Enigma’ Variations in 1899 and improved terms offered for the publication of The Dream of Gerontius, Elgar became increasingly disenchanted with his regular publisher towards the end of the nineteenth century and began to look elsewhere. Boosey and Co’s reputation rested primarily on the publication of ‘ballads’, making his 1899 song cycle Sea Pictures, for which he provided accompaniments for both orchestra and solo piano, familiar territory for the publisher. His continued faith in Boosey to publish the full blown orchestral scores of the Pomp and Circumstance Marches was, however, less well founded. The first two marches took the publisher well outside its comfort zone, presenting the editors of this volume with a considerable challenge in disentangling the often errant articulation of the published scores to get back to Elgar’s true intentions.
No doubt sensitive to Boosey’s shortcomings, Elgar returned to Novello for the publication of the 1911 Coronation March but placed all of his original music for the 1924 Empire Exhibition/Pageant of Empire, including the Empire March, with Enoch, another publisher with little experience of publishing orchestral music. Perhaps aware of their own shortcomings, Enoch leant heavily on Boosey’s expertise, by now much improved, to publish orchestral parts for the march without attempting an orchestral full score - a pity because, when, in 1930, Elgar presented Boosey with a fifth Pomp and Circumstance March, they engraved a score of exemplary clarity, as good as anything Novello might have produced.
This is the first publication of all eight of Elgar’s completed orchestral marches in one volume, and while rationalisation of the widely differing standards in the source material has presented the editors with an unusually complex task, particularly for the Empire March where the copy text is a set of parts heavily overwritten with numerous corrections in an Elgarian hand. The outcome not only demonstrates Elgar’s development as a composer over a period approaching 35 years but also provides fascinating glimpses of widely varying standards within the music publishing industry during the first quarter of the twentieth century.
The appendix of unfinished works contains a further bonus, bringing together, alongside incomplete drafts for three marches of lesser substance, a full presentation of Elgar’s extensive sketches for a sixth Pomp and Circumstance March. An analysis of his annotations not only confirms that most of the material dates from around 1911 but that, having set the incomplete work to one side, he returned to it in the 1930s after composing the published March no.5. With the trio from the 1911 sketches now forming part of the Empire March, published by Enoch, it was presumably unavoidable that Elgar would devise a new trio, based on his second Piano Improvisation of 1929.
The volume, which comes complete with the customary apparatus of detailed source descriptions, commentaries and an introductory foreword can be obtained through all good book stores and specialist music shops, or directly from the publisher. For details, visit the How to Purchase page.
Series IV : Orchestral Works
- Publication date :February 2022
- Publisher : Elgar Works
- ISBN : 978-1-904856-29-0 (hardback)
- Editor : Sarah Wheatcroft
- Number of pages : xxxviii + 282
- Page size : 350 mm x 250 mm (portrait)
- Number of illustrations : 18 (monochrome)
- Binding : cloth (hardback)
- Contents :
- The complete full scores, re-originated in their entirety, of Pomp & Circumstance Marches Nos.1-5; the Imperial March, Coronation March and Empire March;
- An appendix containing all known sketches of the unfinished works March in B flat; Marziale, The Queen's Jubilee March and Pomp & Circumstance March No.6
- A scholarly foreword recording the history of Elgar's composition of the works;
- A comparative description of all known source material;
- A comprehensive commentary detailing editorial decisions and amendments;
- A range of facsimiles illustrating significant features of the work's development;
- Composer's note recording the forces required.


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George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University – West College Station, Texas
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum at Texas A&M University is a premier destination for seniors, students and families alike. Included in the museum’s exhibits are items ranging from a 1925 film of Bush’s first steps in Kennebunkport, Maine to records and memorabilia from his tenure as the 41st president. See Bush’s Camp David office and White House Situation Room and have photos taken in the replica Oval Office. With more than 44 million pages of documents and thousands of museum artifacts to explore, history buffs will shiver in delight. Groups touring the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum learn about leadership and public service through the life and times of President George Bush.
The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum is part of the National Archives and Records Administration’s Presidential Libraries system. Since opening on the campus of Texas A&M University in November 1997, millions of visitors have toured the museum, performed research in the archives, attended events or participated in an education program. Guests learn about the American government, history and the importance of public service and volunteerism all through the example of George Bush, 41st President of the United States.
“Wit and Humor: American Political Cartoons,” the latest exhibit at the museum, opens July 15, 2019 and runs until January 5, 2020. Using symbols, imagery and humor, cartoonists have played a special role in helping Americans make sense of an increasingly tumultuous and complex world. With installations from the Library of Congress and more, these original artworks and artifacts will show how cartoons have evolved since the earliest days of the republic. This exhibit will highlight giants in the cartoon field, such as Thomas Nast and Patrick Oliphant.
With advanced registration, groups of 20 or more receive a discounted price as well as two free tickets. The George Bush Presidential Library and Museum contains a museum store and is positioned near several eateries. For more information about the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum visit bush41.org or phone (979) 691-4057.


Aku no Hana. 8bad6def7ce48fd09cec7ad7e16c Produktionsjahr, Video-Qualität, SD, HD. Sprache, Deutsch, Japanisch (mit Untertiteln). The Flowers of Evil ist eine japanische Manga-Serie, die von Shūzō Oshimi geschrieben und illustriert wurde. Es wurde zwischen September und Mai in Kodanshas Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine veröffentlicht. Aku no Hana: Die Blumen des Bösen ist ein Anime des Studios»ZEXCS Inc.«mit dem Hauptgenre Drama. Beschreibung: Takao Kasuga ist literaturinteressiert. <
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Nakamura, who's been following them, asks Kasuga to kiss Saeki. He refuses, asking Saeki to be in a relationship.
As she accepts, Nakamura dowses him in water, revealing the clothes underneath. He runs away before Saeki notices. Nakamura promises she'll stop interfering.
The class learns of Saeki and Kasuga's relationship. Nakamura becomes friends with Saeki. In the library, Nakamura tells Kasuga that what Saeki really wants is to have sex with him.
Saeki overhears her, and doesn't show up the next day. Kinoshita asks Kasuga to deliver handouts to Saeki.
He goes and is taunted by Nakamura on the doorstep. Saeki thinks Kasuga might be with Nakamura, but when asked if hiding anything, Kasuga denies, and she decides to trust him.
Kasuga then pleads Nakamura to tell Saeki the truth as he can't. Nakamura asks him to meet her in front of the school at midnight. She convinces him to write his deeds on their classroom chalkboard and then they proceed to extensively vandalize the room.
Nakamura and Kasuga slowly walk home, hand in hand. The next day, the whole class is in uproar. The ink covered Kasuga's name.
Saeki is devastated, her clothes at the center of the destruction. The whole school gets informed. Kasuga pukes. Saeki confronts Kasuga, having noticed that the drawing on the floor was the same as on his favorite book.
He breaks up with her. Saeki refuses to break up. The next day, Kasuga is absent. Saeki asks Nakamura what her relationship with Kasuga is.
She says she's contracted to reveal his deviance. Saeki argues he's not a deviant. She goes to Kasuga's house and make a case for him through the window.
His mom finds his stained clothes and he runs away. Saeki sees his mom looking for him. Kasuga goes up the mountains with Nakamura on his bike.
They stop because of the rain. Saeki goes looking for Kasuga and finds them. Nakamura undresses him again. When asked to choose between the two of them, he stands his middle ground and upsets both.
A police car shows up because of Saeki's parents and brings them all home. One month later it is summer. The three have been ignoring each other.
On Kinoshita's initiative, Saeki and Kasuga talk, only to break up. Kasuga is a shell of his former self. His mother is upset.
He pukes. He knows Saeki is going to be alright without him, but even in his dreams, he can't stop thinking about Nakamura.
Kasuga writes an essay to Nakamura. Kinoshita asks Kasuga's friends what is wrong with him. Kasuga tries to give his essay to Nakamura, but she ignores him, so he starts reading it to her.
She runs away. He goes to Nakamura's house to deliver the essay. On the doorstep, he is invited in by her father, who says that Kasuga is her first friend.
Kasuga enters Nakamura's room. He finds her diary and starts reading it. He recalls what had happened.
Nakamura comes back, seizes the diary and runs away. He follows her and catches up to her. A rapid-fire montage of future events from the manga plays on screen, including the hideout, Kasuga's rape, and the day of the festival.
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Country: Japan. Language: Japanese. Color: Color. A strange desire consumes Takao, and like a wicked pervert, he steals them. Aku no Hana is a compelling coming-of-age story centered around Takao's thoughts, feelings, and relationships as he tries to live a normal life with the guilt of his crime weighing on him.
Sawa, however, who witnessed Takao's thievery, has other plans in store for him The publisher has been rereleasing the series in omnibuses since October 31, It was published in Italian as I Fiori del Male - Aku no Hana by Panini Comics under the Planet Manga imprint from November 9, to February 7, , and in Spanish as Las Flores del Mal by Norma Editorial from September 26, to July 22, It has been published in French as Les Fleurs Du Mal by ki-oon since January 12, Preview Manga Manga Store.
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Dr Claire Higgins is a Senior Research Associate at the Andrew and Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law. Claire is a Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar, and previously completed doctoral study in History as a Clarendon Scholar at Merton College, the University of Oxford, writing on the development of Australian refugee policy. At the Kaldor Centre Claire’s research concerns refugee status determination in historical context, and alternative policies for processing asylum seekers. Her research on in-country programs has received funding under the Margaret George Award at the National Archives of Australia, a Travelling Fellowship from the Australian Academy of the Humanities, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Australian-European University Institute Fellowship Association Inc. Previously, Claire worked at the Victorian Parliamentary Library Research Service and completed a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and a Master of Arts at the University of Melbourne.
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- Status determination of Indochinese boat arrivals: a ‘balancing act’ in Australia, Journal of Refugee Studies (2017) Volume 30, Issue 1, 1 March 2017, Pages 89–105
- Australian community attitudes to asylum seekers and refugees (2016) Human Rights Defender, Volume 25 Issue 2 (Aug 2016)


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Poetry on the Beach is a wrap-up event for National Poetry Day, and will be held on Saturday 27th August 2022 at 12:30pm-1:30pm, at Moana Reserve, Orewa Beach, Auckland, New Zealand, followed by people’s choice prize draw and poem reading at Orewa Library (12 Moana Ave) at 2pm.
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When I think of fall I think of (what else?) pumpkins, apples, jumping in the leaves and drinking warm cider. There’s some nostalgia about fall activities and traditions that I like to celebrate year to year. Something else that I’m very nostalgic about are books that I read as a child and when I saw the new Amelia Bedelia books written by the late Peggy Parish’s nephew, Herman Parish, I was charmed. The picture books, written for children 4-8 years old includeAmelia Bedelia’s First Day of School,Amelia Bedelia’s First Valentine, and my personal favorite, Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie.


In a world that often values toughness, resilience, and the ability to thrive in high-stress environments, the highly sensitive person can feel like an outlier. But the truth is, being highly sensitive is not a weakness; it’s a unique trait that comes with a set of remarkable qualities and challenges. In Elaine N. Aron’s enlightening book, “The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You,” she guides us through the world of high sensitivity and offers invaluable insights on how to not just survive, but thrive. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key concepts from the book, providing a comprehensive overview of what it means to be highly sensitive and how you can embrace your sensitivity to lead a more fulfilling life.
Unmasking the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
Elaine Aron begins her exploration by defining the Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP. She outlines the key characteristics that make an individual highly sensitive, such as a heightened awareness of sensory stimuli, emotional depth, and a tendency to become easily overwhelmed by environmental factors. By identifying these traits, Aron helps readers understand whether they fall into this category.
The Sensitive Nervous System
One of the fundamental aspects of high sensitivity is the way the nervous system of HSPs works. Aron explains how HSPs’ brains process information more deeply, leading to increased sensitivity to subtle changes in the environment. Understanding the neurological underpinnings of sensitivity can help HSPs appreciate why they react the way they do.
The Overstimulation of HSPs
Aron delves into the concept of overstimulation, a common experience for highly sensitive individuals. She discusses how everyday environments, such as crowded places or noisy spaces, can be overwhelming for HSPs. The book offers practical strategies for managing and reducing overstimulation, allowing HSPs to navigate their surroundings more comfortably.
Emotional sensitivity is a hallmark of being highly sensitive. Aron provides insights into how HSPs experience emotions deeply, both their own and others’. The book emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care to manage intense emotions effectively.
Thriving in Work and Career
Many HSPs struggle to find their place in the professional world, often feeling overwhelmed or undervalued. Aron offers guidance on how to choose a career that aligns with your sensitivity, make the most of your unique qualities in the workplace, and find the balance needed to succeed without sacrificing your well-being.
Building Fulfilling Relationships
Highly sensitive individuals often grapple with the challenges of building and maintaining relationships. The book discusses how to communicate your sensitivity to loved ones, nurture healthy connections, and establish boundaries that protect your emotional well-being.
Parenting as an HSP
For HSPs who are parents or considering parenthood, Aron provides valuable insights on how to navigate the challenges of raising children while staying true to your sensitive nature. The chapter includes practical advice on balancing the needs of your child with your own self-care.
Self-Care and Healing
Aron highlights the importance of self-care for HSPs, emphasizing that taking time to recharge is not a luxury but a necessity. The book offers a range of self-care practices and techniques that can help highly sensitive individuals maintain their mental and emotional well-being.
Beyond Survival to Thriving
In the final chapter, Aron wraps up her exploration of high sensitivity by discussing how HSPs can go beyond mere survival to thrive. She encourages readers to embrace their sensitivity as a unique and valuable trait, one that offers a distinct perspective on life. Thriving as an HSP involves acceptance, self-awareness, and a commitment to living authentically.
Embrace Your Sensitivity
Elaine N. Aron’s book, “The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You,” is a powerful guide for those who identify as highly sensitive individuals and for anyone who interacts with them. By shedding light on the unique qualities and challenges of high sensitivity, Aron’s work helps HSPs understand themselves better and offers practical strategies to lead more fulfilling lives.
In a world that often celebrates resilience and extroversion, it’s crucial to remember that sensitivity is a valuable trait that contributes to our collective human experience. Highly sensitive people have much to offer, from their deep emotional connections to their profound insights. Embracing your sensitivity is not a sign of weakness but a celebration of your individuality.
So, if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the world, struggled to fit in, or wondered why you experience emotions so deeply, remember that being a highly sensitive person is not a flaw. It’s a beautiful facet of your identity that, when nurtured and understood, can lead to a life of authenticity, self-discovery, and profound connection with the world around you. So, embrace your sensitivity, thrive, and let your unique qualities shine.
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What a day today! This morning I went to an elementary school and read books to the first and second grade children which was so much fun! This week is national book week so volunteers go to different schools and read to the children. I had a lot of fun and the children were so happy to see us and listen to us read books. As you know I’ve been doing a lot of volunteer work with different organizations and I’m having so much fun. I’m sorry I didn’t start this years ago. Well, better late than never. Then a group of us went out for sushi! All in all it was a good day.


Library and Book Store
The Savitsky Collection's library contains over 10,000 books. Topics include oriental studies, Russian and folk art, gender development and anthropology. Many journals and magazines are in the collection, including Art, Young Artist, Folk Applied Art, Bulletin of Ancient History, Archaeology and Ethnography, New World, and People's Friendship. Early 20th century journals include The World of Art and The Golden Fleece.
The Savitsky Collection's library continues to grow as it receives collections from the estates of well-known individuals, such as the ethnographer T.A. Zhkanko and the archaeologist A.V. Gudkova.
Foreign visitors should contact the library (via the museum) in advance. Entrance fee is 6,000 soums. Uzbek citizens pay 3,000 soums entrance.
Library Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 16.00.
Saturday and Sunday - closed
Book Store & Gift Shop:
The Museum's bookstore offers catalogues, posters, post cards and books related to its collections. The gift shop's items include T-shirts, bookmarks, folk art and textiles made by local artisans using traditional Karakalpak designs. Original paintings by local artists are also available.
Book Store & Gift Shop Opening Hours
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Lily’s Legacy Project
Liberal Judaism has always been at the cutting edge of modernity, inclusivity and equality, providing a home for everyone’s Jewish story.
Lily’s Legacy examines how Liberal Judaism embodies the vision of its founders – Lily Montagu, Claude Montefiore and Rabbi Dr Israel Mattuck – both today and throughout its history. It will document, share and celebrate Liberal Judaism’s rich heritage as well as its contribution to British society, while preserving our legacy for future generations.
To make this happen, we need your help. As we begin, we are asking Liberal Judaism’s members and friends, to share their stories, and copies of their memorabilia to be included in the final collection.
We also need volunteers to help in various ways during the project including recording the history and creating materials for final exhibition and educational resources. Volunteers will receive free skills training in collecting oral histories, archiving, interviewing and exhibition curation.
At the end of the project, we will celebrate the launch of our touring exhibition and archive collection with numerous exciting events including a symposium.
Partners and associates of the project include London Metropolitan Archives, The Wiener Library, Parkes Institute at the University of Southampton, The Woolf Institute at Cambridge, The Faith and Belief Forum, The Board of Deputies of British Jews, and the Jewish Museum London.
Liberal Judaism has launched its latest ground-breaking oral history project Lily’s Legacy: The Radical History & Heritage of Liberal Judaism in Britain and now we need your help!


Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times best-selling author
“The Prisoner of Paradise, is a winner. Combining romance, historical, metaphysical, and conspiracy elements into a thriller that supersedes several of today's best-selling authors is no easy task. However, Samborn's writing style indicates a writer whose skill shines through its smooth flow, akin to that of the great names in thriller fiction from Poe to Ludlum, Koontz, Child and, yes, Dan Brown."
- Lex Allen, Readers Favorite Reviewer
“Wow! I picked this book because of the reviews, but even they didn’t prepare me for the grandeur of the novel. ...an epic well worth reading."
- Doug Y., NetGalley Reviewer
"... this book took my breath away with its classic descriptive prose, intense heart pounding action scenes and all encompassing love story."
- Linda McCutcheon, Bookstagrammer
“ A beautiful arrangement woven together to create a story of theft, betrayal, transgressions, even love.”
- Kathy, Our Town Book Reviews
“...this book is brilliant! The plot is fantastic... unlike anything I've previously read. A fast-paced story, full of action, intrigue, religion, art and a secret order, you name it, this book has it!”
- Amy McElroy, Book Blogger
“Wonderful plot and an innovative time travel mechanism, a step up the literature ladder from Dan Brown.”
- Susie Helme, Reedsy Discovery Reviewer
“Riveting. Period. The Prisoner of Paradise is absolutely fabulous, a masterpiece.”
- Kathy, Goodreads Reviewer
"Combining the heart of Outlander and the thrill ride of the Da Vinci Code series this book took my breath away with its classic descriptive prose, intense heart pounding action scenes and all encompassing love story."
- Linda McCutcheon, Instagram Book Reviewer
“The city of Venice soaks into your bones in Rob Samborn’s THE PRISONER OF PARADISE. As the painting comes alive, so does every word from the page in this gripping and transportive read.”
- EJ Mellow, bestselling author of SONG OF THE FOREVER RAINS
“Samborn writes vivid, cinematic prose, deftly penning scenes of Venice that feel so alive you might start speaking Italian while sipping espresso. This spectacular thriller will capture you - heart and soul!”
- Avanti Centrae, international bestselling author of the VANOPS thriller series
“A truly evocative and finely-woven tale reminiscent of Dan Brown and Gwendolyn Womack. Rob Samborn’s The Prisoner of Paradise slips effortlessly between present day and 16th century Venice with intriguing characters, clever plotting, and deft pacing that makes this book difficult to put down. Filled with stunning writing, the Venetian art world, and well-researched and vivid historical detail, this thrilling story captivates until the very last page.”
- Charissa Weaks, author of THE WITCH COLLECTOR
“THE DA VINCI CODE meets THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE. In this imaginative thrill ride, Samborn transports the reader between modern day and Renaissance Venice unraveling conspiracy in the pursuit of destiny. I was dazzled from beginning to end. This ambitious debut does not disappoint.”
- Robert Gwaltney, author of The Cicada Tree
“Wildly imaginative and richly detailed, THE PRISONER OF PARADISE is a spellbinding debut. It’s an alchemy of mystery and intrigue that reaches deep inside the human heart and emerges with a propulsive story that manages to span centuries while leaving the reader breathless. Rob Samborn is an author to watch!”
- Ellen Meister, author of THE ROOFTOP PARTY, THE OTHER LIFE, and FAREWELL, DOROTHY PARKER
“Rob Samborn’s THE PRISONER OF PARADISE is an immersive, otherworldly tale of forbidden love, a dangerous brotherhood, and a most unusual purgatory. Spanning four centuries from Renaissance Venice to modern-day, Samborn invites his readers to unravel a vast conspiracy of secrets, murder, and trapped souls, in this rousing and thought-provoking thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown.”
- Shanessa Gluhm, author of ENEMIES OF DOVES
"A tale of ill-fated lovers that transcends time, THE PRISONER OF PARADISE never fails to impress. The intriguing mix of history, scheming cults, and the high art of Venice blend together, creating a gripping story that will leave readers hungry for more."
- D.W. Gillespie, author of ONE BY ONE and THE TOY THIEF
“An engrossing tale that spans centuries of Venetian history, art, and social mores, Rob Samborn's THE PRISONER OF PARADISE is full of intrigue and angst, focusing on the heroic choices we strive to make, the sins we feel compelled to pursue, and the gray area of right and wrong that bridges all of our crucial decisions about life and love.”
- Kathy Ramsperger, author of THE SHORES OF OUR SOULS and A THOUSAND FLYING THINGS
“Not to be out shadowed by the historical and conspiracy thriller writing luminaries of our time, Rob Samborn shines as a brilliant debut novelist to watch for. Immediately catapulted out of 1589 Renaissance Venice in The Prisoner of Paradise, you hit the ground running with Nick O’Connor as he navigates both present and past with orders to release imprisoned souls, including his own soul mate."
- Ruthie Marlenée, Author of AGAVE BLUES
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Readers' Favorite Awards
Bronze Medal (Fiction-Intrigue) - 2022
Historical Fiction Company
Five-Star Award of Excellence - 2022
Hollywood Book Festival
Honorable Mention (General Fiction) - 2022
American Writing Awards
Finalist (Thrillers/Adventure) - 2021
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Welcome to another edition of Gherit Reads. On GR, I talk about a book that I’ve read, list some points or share some nuggets from the book and also encourage you my dear readers to read the book too.
The book I will be talking about today is Spencer Johnson’s “Who Moved My Cheese”. It is a story within a story that focused on change and how we deal with change. The book is about a reunion of some old classmates and one of them decided to share a story titled, ‘Who Moved My Cheese’.
The story is about two rats, Sniff and Scurry, and two littlepeople, Ham and Hem. These littlepeople are human, but just as small as the rats. Their brains are complex just like the human brain. They all used to enjoy cheese together at a place within the maze, the cheese was moved/finished and the rats moved on immediately to find another cheese while the littlepeople were trying to figure out what happened to the cheese and stayed at the old cheese station.
I will stop here go read the book. It is small, so you should be done in a day or two.
Here are a few key points that literally jumped at me from the pages of the book:
- You don’t have to take yourself too seriously, but you have to take your changing situation seriously. Laugh at yourself.
- In the maze called life, we need to find our way to success;
- Four reactions to change: Those who sniff out change when it is a distance away, those who scurries to change at the sight of it, those who hams at change, but later accepts and adjust to change and those who just hem themselves in and never accept change thus fizzle out when change takes place;
- When change occurs, stop overanalyzing and get to finding New Cheese;
- There is a difference between activity and productivity. There is no productivity in doing the same unproductive activity over and over again;
- Fear keeps us where we are. It is not bad to be afraid but don’t let it stop you from doing anything;
- Imagine? Yes! But do too! Life moves on and so should we;
- Always ask yourself, ‘what would I do if I was not afraid?’
- Knowing you have a new direction nourishes you and gives you strength and vigor;
- Change will occur whether you expect it or not!
Hope you grab a copy and read too? Till next time!


Véronique Semple's lifelong interest in children led to the development of the Ooga-Ooum series.
Creating fiction books allows me a new way to reach children. It's a wonderful outlet. I love the energy of the creative process and the balance it brings to my life. Halloween Ooga-Ooga-Ooum isn't all ghosts and monsters; I also wanted to address fear of the dark, as well as childhood fears in general, in an entertaining, amusing fashion. The story isn't an extract of various traditions; it's a blend of every cultural experience I've lived through.
Véronique Semple thought about Halloween a lot, a holiday which, given her French origin, she didn't quite understand. Children dressing up and canvassing the neiborhood for candy? What was that all about? Nothing like it in France. One afternoon Véronique decided to sit down and write an outline for a children's story about Halloween in French — thinking that perhaps by writing about it, she might come better understand it.
JJ Semple recognized the originality of her story. He translated it and added dialogue, action, editing, and shaped it into scenes.


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I've seen the movie; I've read my friends' reviews of the book. And now I've read the book (a book I conveniently stole from another friend, who needs the book back due to it being a library book). And I have to say, I'm pretty glad I saw the movie before I read the book; otherwise, I would not have been interested in seeing the movie in the least. Which puts me in the minority among my co-bloggers, who liked the book more than the film. I started reading it while at the friend's house I then liberated it from, and I was immediately drawn in to its teen-pretentiousness, and its less than stellar writing. And this may partially be because I have really never been into YA novels; I was reading The Odyssey when I was in fifth grade, so I kind of missed this important book category. But my initial review of the book is this (and it helps if you've seen Sports Night to appreciate the inflection of the words): "Took two people to write that [book]?" Now, Isaac was speaking of the song Happy Birthday, but I think the incredulity of his response still stands.
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There are excellent modern facilities available in the school library to the students and members of staff to make studies here much easier and more interesting. The two areas that affect users the most are the information technology and library facilities. The library is equipped with a high profile automation software that facilitates easy selection of books based on the choice of an individual.
The School has two libraries - each for Senior Wing (Central Library) and Junior Wing. Both libraries provide online access to a number of abstracts on various topics, through a browser-based support of the software. The Library has a huge collection of over 18,000 books and the number is on a gradual increase. It aims at facilitating reading habits among students and provide them an atmosphere where they can sit freely, think freely and develop their analytical skills.
It also has a collection of CDs and DVDs to support various courses interactively. The school library subscribed 45 Magazines and Journals and 10 National Dailies. Highly efficient library staff is motivating and student-friendly.


Drawing on our experience in career consultation and psychology, we can assert the remarkable importance of honing critical thinking skills in personal and professional lives. One of the effective ways of nurturing these skills is through reading well-curated books. As a result, understanding how to select and utilize a critical thinking skills book is a valuable asset in your development journey.
Critical Thinking: An Essential Skill for the 21st Century
Before delving into the core matter of critical thinking skills books, it’s essential to comprehend what critical thinking means. Critical thinking refers to the ability to think clearly, logically, and objectively. It involves questioning ideas and assumptions rather than accepting them at face value. It’s about finding solutions to problems and making decisions, underpinning the roots of our actions and beliefs (Dwyer, Hogan, & Stewart, 2014).
The Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U, 2020) classified critical thinking as one of the top skills sought by employers. It’s an important competency that drives innovation and decision making in the corporate world, especially in the information age. Therefore, sharpening this skill is not an option but a necessity in the current competitive world.
The Role of Books in Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills
A well-written critical thinking skills book can serve as an instrumental guide in honing these skills. Studies suggest that reading plays a vital role in promoting critical thinking. It allows you to step into a different perspective, analyze complex situations, evaluate different viewpoints, and synthesize information (Durkin, 1978-79).
For instance, a 2016 study conducted by Kidd and Castano concluded that reading literary fiction enhances the ability to understand other’s mental states—a key aspect of empathy, which is an important component of critical thinking. While these results are intriguing, it’s worth noting that not all books will cultivate these skills. The book’s content, structure, and style play a significant role in determining its effectiveness in fostering critical thinking.
Attributes of an Effective Critical Thinking Skills Book
When you’re on the quest for a critical thinking skills book, here are a few attributes to look for:
1. Relevance and Practicality: The book should be relevant to your needs and provide practical strategies to apply critical thinking in your day-to-day life. It should contain real-life examples and case studies to give you a deeper understanding of how to apply these skills. It’s not just about theories and concepts, but about their practical applications as well.
2. Clarity and Accessibility: An effective book should articulate ideas in a clear and accessible manner. Complex concepts should be broken down into understandable chunks without sacrificing depth and insight.
3. Engagement and Interaction: The book should engage readers and stimulate their thinking. It should include interactive elements like thought experiments, exercises, or quizzes that provide an opportunity to practice critical thinking.
4. Evidence-Based Content: Look for books that base their strategies and recommendations on solid research. They should cite studies, references, and include a comprehensive bibliography.
Top 15 Critical Thinking Skills Books
Due to our practical knowledge in the field, we have curated a list of top 5 critical thinking skills books that offer rich content and practical strategies. These books are backed by solid research and have received positive reviews from readers worldwide.
1. “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman
A Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, Daniel Kahneman explores two systems that drive the way we think—System 1, which is fast and intuitive, and System 2, which is slow and deliberate. Kahneman’s exploration of these two systems dives deep into the complexities of decision making and judgement—both crucial aspects of critical thinking.
2. “The Art of Thinking Clearly” by Rolf Dobelli
Dobelli provides a global tour of cognitive biases that affect our thinking. The book explains how to avoid common errors in thinking, helping to develop clearer and more critical thinking patterns.
3. “Critical Thinking: The Nature and Development of Professional Judgement” by Robert H. Ennis
Ennis offers a thorough overview of the concept of critical thinking and its application in professional contexts. His academic approach to critical thinking presents well-structured arguments and uses examples relevant to various professional fields.
4. “Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills” by Michael Kallet
Kallet, with his 30 years of experience in business, provides a step-by-step framework for critical thinking that is easily applicable in real-world situations. The book is laden with practical tools and techniques that make it a handy guide for anyone looking to enhance their critical thinking skills.
5. “Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking” by Richard E. Nisbett
Nisbett’s book sheds light on various psychological and philosophical tools that one can use to develop more effective critical thinking skills. It offers readers a suite of scientific insights into how the mind works and how to improve its performance.
6. “The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking” by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird
This book presents five fundamental principles that you can use to improve your critical thinking skills. These are understanding deeply, avoiding mistakes, raising questions, following the flow of ideas, and seeing the world in a new way.
7. “Critical Thinking: Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study” by Tom Chatfield
Chatfield’s book is a systematic guide to critical thinking. It equips readers with essential tools to effectively analyze, argue, and reflect on the evidence. This book is also a great resource for students who want to improve their study skills.
8. “The Power of Critical Thinking” by Lewis Vaughn
Vaughn’s book offers an introduction to the dynamic subject of critical thinking. The book emphasizes the practicality of decision-making skills and the importance of developing well-reasoned arguments.
9. “The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark” by Carl Sagan
Sagan’s masterpiece encourages readers to develop skepticism and critical thinking. It aims to debunk pseudoscience and superstitions by promoting logical thinking and scientific skepticism.
10. “How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds” by Alan Jacobs
This book presents a compelling case for improving the way we think. Jacobs provides readers with strategies for thinking more clearly and offers insights into the benefits of thinking differently.
11. “Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking” by M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley
This book offers a methodology for critical thinking that involves asking a series of questions. It’s a step-by-step guide that trains readers to methodically analyze and evaluate various arguments and perspectives.
12. “Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking” by D.Q. McInerny
McInerny’s work provides a roadmap to logical thinking and effective communication. It is a concise yet comprehensive guide to using logic to decipher the complexities of daily life.
13. “The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking” by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler
A handy guide, this book presents fifty models of strategic thinking to improve decision-making and critical thinking skills.
14. “The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning” by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn
The book offers an engaging approach to recognizing faulty reasoning and propaganda, with lessons on how to distinguish good logic from bad.
15. “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling
Rosling’s book teaches readers to remove biases from their thinking and to look at the world based on facts. This is a perfect read for honing the ability to think critically about the information we receive.
Choosing a book from this list, or reading several, will undoubtedly offer you powerful tools for improving your critical thinking skills. The journey of refining these abilities is a continuous process, and it’s essential to take the initiative and make the most of the valuable resources at your disposal.
Remember, developing robust critical thinking skills doesn’t happen overnight, but every step you take in reading, understanding, and applying the knowledge you gain from these books will go a long way in your personal and professional life.
Cultivating Critical Thinking Through Reading
After choosing a suitable book, it’s essential to cultivate effective reading habits that promote critical thinking.
1. Active Reading: Avoid passive reading. Ask questions, make connections, infer meanings, and synthesize information. As Elder and Paul (2006) suggested, thinking is driven by questions. Be curious, and let your curiosity guide your reading.
2. Analytical Approach: Try to identify the author’s main argument, evaluate the evidence provided, and look for any potential biases.
3. Reflection: After finishing a chapter or a book, take some time to reflect on what you have read. Can you apply the ideas or principles in your life? What did you agree or disagree with, and why?
4. Discussion: Discuss what you’ve read with others. This helps in understanding different perspectives, clarifying your thoughts, and deepening your understanding.
5. Note-Taking: Taking notes can help you to remember and process the information. Use techniques like summarizing, diagramming, or mind mapping to make your notes more effective.
Wrapping Up about Critical Thinking Skills Through Books
The journey of developing critical thinking skills is a continuous process, and books can serve as potent tools in this expedition. The true power of a critical thinking skills book lies not just in reading it but in implementing the gained knowledge and wisdom into our daily lives. Hence, start today. Pick up a book, question your assumptions, broaden your horizons, and keep learning and growing. Remember, as the Greek philosopher Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”
- Dwyer, C. P., Hogan, M. J., & Stewart, I. (2014). An integrated critical thinking framework for the 21st century. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 12, 43-52.
- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). (2020). Critical thinking VALUE rubric.
- Durkin, D. (1978-79). What classroom observations reveal about reading comprehension instruction. Reading Research Quarterly, 14, 481-533.
- Kidd, D. C., & Castano, E. (2013). Reading literary fiction improves theory of mind. Science, 342(6156), 377-380.
- Elder, L., & Paul, R. (2006). Critical thinking: The nature of critical and creative thought. Journal of Developmental Education, 30(2), 34.
- World Economic Forum. (2020). The Future of Jobs Report 2020.
- Van Gelder, T. (2005). Teaching Critical Thinking: Some Lessons from Cognitive Science. College Teaching, 53(1), 41-48.


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We provide all data we gathered for our paper A Graph-based Dataset of Commit History of Real-World Android apps in Docker containers to facilitate replication and future research.
The idea is to create a dataset of open-source Android applications which can serve as a base for research. Data on Android apps is spread out over multiple source and finding a large number real-world applications with access to source code requires combining these different databases.
To this end we provide two Docker containers that provide different information on all 8,431 open-source Android apps in this dataset.
For either image to run Docker needs to be installed.
One containers hosts a Neo4j graph database which contains metadata of all Android apps in the dataset including metadata of all Git commits.
This Docker image can be pulled directly from Docker Hub:
docker pull androidtimemachine/neo4j_open_source_android_apps
The second container contains a Gitlab instance with snapshots of all Git repositories in the dataset.
This image containing Git repositories is built from a fork of the official Gitlab Docker image. The main difference is, that instead of in a mountable volume, all Git repositories in out dataset are manually persisted in the image.
With almost 150GB in size the image containing clones of all Git repositories in the dataset exceeds size limits of Docker Hub and needs to be downloaded and loaded manually:
docker load -i path/to/docker_gitlab_open_source_android_apps.tar.gz
docker run --rm --detach=true \ --publish 80:80 --publish 2222:22 \ --hostname=18.104.22.168 \ gitlab_open_source_android_apps
The web interface is available at port
80 after Gitlab has started up, which may take several minutes. Log-in is possible with user
root and password
gitlab. Git repositories can be cloned from port


The Book of the Dead gives us no evidence of authorship except for attributing later versions to Thoth/Tehuti. Later the Greeks claim The Book of the Dead in its genre of classic literature. Of course, there are four versions of The Book of the Dead reflected throughout four time periods.
The first version, Heliopolitan, was edited by priests of the College of Annu, named Heliopolis by the Greeks. It was originally written in hieroglyphics and known from five copies inscribed on the walls and chamber of the pyramids of the 5th and 6th dynasties at Sakkara. Sections of this version were also inscribed in tombs, sarcophagi, coffin, stelae, and papyri from 11th dynasty to about 200AD.
The second version, the Theban rendition, was also written on papyrus in hieroglyphics and divided into sections or chapters in use during the 18th to 20th dynasties.The Theban version is highly artistic, reflecting more actual artwork than texts. It was incomplete and unfair in its representation; it reflected major omissions, grammatical inferiority, and disorganization. Those credited with compiling this version of The Book of the Dead were not well versed with the documents, and it is evident in the final craftsmanship.
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The third version is closely related to the previous, Theban. It was written on papyrus in hieratic characters as well as in hieroglyphics, with lack of structure or logical sequence. It was in flux during the 20th dynasty. The final version, the Saite, circulated during the 27th dynasty through the Ptolemaic Period. Its chapters were arranged in definite order, written in hieroglyphics and hieratic, with consideration of alterations of important information.
The Book of the Dead was also recognized as the pyramid texts that also share similar features and purposes.The pyramid texts were to accompany the King and address matters concerning his protection and afterlife. They totaled some 80 spells, but no single pyramid contained all the spells. This ancient religious composition was authorized by the priests of the College of Annu as an official version of The Book of the Dead in the 1st dynasty. From these texts, edited and revised, derived what is known as the Coffin texts. Coffin texts were buried in rock-cut tombs and not in pyramids; of those that possessed such inscriptions, the expectation was to master the spells to ensure passage into the afterlife. Through time and revisions,the ritualistic aspects of The Book of the Dead were neglected until only selected chapters remained.


There’s still time for you to answer this week’s trivia question at Uncle Hugo’s / Uncle Edgar’s or the University of Minnesota Bookstore. Need a hint? We’re happy to help:
- This writer will be a part of the Library Foundation of Hennepin County’s 2009-2010 Pen Pals Lecture Series.
One of the goals of the scavenger hunt is to introduce, or re-introduce, as the case may be, readers and writers to the many wonderful bookstores in the region. With that in mind, here’s a note from the good people at the University of Minnesota Bookstore:
We have been in our present location since 03-03-03, but there have been University of Minnesota Bookstores for decades. Our store is 46,000 square feet, with 11,000 devoted to the General Books area. We also have clothing, electronics, supplies, a Medical Book area, and of course, textbooks.
We have over 100,000 titles in stock, and are particularly strong in the areas of fiction/literature/poetry, as well as philosophy, history and political science. We do have books in all disciplines (travel, cooking, children’s, sports,) that comprise a complete general bookstore. We offer special order service as well as a broad selection of titles based on our buyers’ long experience in books. We also have more University Press titles than any bookstore in town.
We are experienced in hosting author events and usually do 20 – 30 a month (during the school year) either in our store or at other venues around campus. Our bookstore web page includes a listing of upcoming events, as well as a link to podcasts of all past events. We currently have a Book Lover’s list of over 1200 people who receive notice of events and special sales via email.


Title: War of the Worlds (by H.G. Wells )
Author: by H.G. Wells
Overview: It is the first-person narrative of an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and that of his younger brother in London as Earth is invaded by Martians. Written between 1895 and 1897, it is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race.
Publisch Date: 9 July 2018
Size: 106 Mb


WAITING FOR EDEN
Eden Malcom lies in a bed, unable to move or to speak, imprisoned in his own mind. His wife Mary spends every day on the sofa in his hospital room. He has never even met their young daughter. And he will never again see the friend and fellow soldier who didn’t make it back home–and who narrates the novel. But on Christmas, the one day Mary is not at his bedside, Eden’s re-ordered consciousness comes flickering alive. As he begins to find a way to communicate, some troubling truths about his marriage–and about his life before he went to war–come to the surface. Is Eden the same man he once was: a husband, a friend, a father-to-be? What makes a life worth living? A piercingly insightful, deeply felt meditation on loyalty and betrayal, love and fear, Waiting for Eden is a tour de force of profound humanity.
“Gorgeously constructed . . . Unique . . . Both Eden’s and Mary’s fears and foibles are richly explored to create a deeply moving portrayal of how grief can begin even while our loved ones still cling to life . . . Ackerman’s focus on a single family makes the costs of war heartbreakingly clear, as does his drawing emotion and import from the smallest of acts with incredible skill . . . A wonderful novel.”
—Alexander Moran, Booklist (starred)
“Ackerman skillfully weaves his story…through a surprising, unconventional, and risky narrative strategy . . . Mary and the narrator inhabit a ‘space that is empty and white, waiting for [Eden]…We both wonder what will happen to us when he finally goes.’ The poignancy arises out of the fact that they both love Eden in their own way. An affecting, spare, and unusual novel.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred)


I have posted abstracts of some interesting books on Shvoong.
Why I am Not a Christian by Bertrand Russell http://www.shvoong.com/books/philosophy/1743891-christian/
Carvaka/Lokayata: An Anthology of Source Materials and Some Recent Studies
Biblical Religion: The Great Lie by Michael Kalopoulos
Buddhism in India by Gail Omvedt
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Every society keeps changing. The changes may take place unconsciously or may be brought about by conscious efforts. The modern societies are different from earlier societies in the sense that modern societies are changing much faster. In words of Wilbert E. Moore, "By any crude measurement the contemporary world appears to be changing more rapidly than at any time in human history. …"
Similarly, there is now much more conscious effort to change societies. The values of liberty, equality and fraternity have found and are increasingly finding wide acceptability. The gap between these social ideals and the existing social reality is so great that sensitive minds are propelled by an urge for changing the society in a desirable direction. Probably this explains why Jayaprakash Narayan’s idea of Total Revolution caught the imagination of many young people in general and in Bihar in particular during the period of 1974-79. Jayaprakash Narayan or J.P. was certainly an important social and political thinker and leader of twentieth century India. W. H. Moriss-Jones, for example, has described J.P. as "the most vital political thinker in modern India" in his The Government and Politics of India. He wielded considerable influence on young people during the Bihar movement. I was also one of those who were attracted towards his idea of Total Revolution. In fact, I did my Ph.D. on J.P.’s Total Revolution because I wanted to make an in depth and well-researched exposition of J.P.’s concept of Total Revolution.
While, on the one hand, I was attracted towards the idea of Total Revolution, on the other, I became a rationalist and humanist in my student days itself. Since the foundation of Bihar Buddhiwadi Samaj in 1985 and Buddhiwadi Foundation in 1996, I have been working for the promotion of rational humanism through these organizations. Therefore, in this J.P.’s centenary year I felt the need to evaluate J.P.’s concept of Total Revolution from a humanist point of view. Thus, I decided to write this book by thoroughly revising my Ph.D. thesis and adding an entirely new chapter titled "Total Revolution and Humanism".
The main purpose of this book is to expound J.P.’s concept of Total Revolution and evaluate it from a humanist point of view. However, a deeper appreciation of Total Revolution requires an understanding of J.P.’s intellectual-political background, particularly his intellectual journey from Marxism to Total Revolution. In the first chapter of the book titled "J.P.’s Conversion to Marxism", I have traced J.P.’s conversion to Marxism in America. However, before doing that I have also taken a synoptic look at J.P.’s social background, early education and political influences on him, before he left for America at the age of twenty. The second chapter titled "Marxism to Democratic Socialism" and the third chapter "Democratic Socialism to Sarvodaya", I have traced the evolution of J.P.’s social and political thought from Marxism to sarvodaya via democratic socialism. In the fourth chapter "J.P.’s Concept of Total Revolution", I have tried to give an authentic exposition of J.P.’s concept of Total Revolution based on his own writings, speeches and interviews. In the concluding chapter "Total Revolution and Humanism", I tried to evaluate Total Revolution from point of view of a humanist. Before doing this, I have given a brief exposition of humanism in general and ideas of Corliss Lamont and M. N. Roy in particular. My main conclusion in this chapter is that Total Revolution, as a social and political ideology, broadly speaking, is compatible with humanism. I have in particular commended J.P.’s value-based scientific approach towards social change. However, I have expressed reservations about some of J.P.’s formulations regarding incentive to goodness, materialism and spiritualism. I have shown that these formulations are not acceptable from a humanist point of view. There is no need to go "beyond the material" and look in the direction of "spiritual" for incentive to goodness. Human rationality and inherent sympathy for others is sufficient to provide all the incentive that is needed for moral behaviour. Incentive to goodness is inherent in human nature itself.
I hope this book will be of interest for both the supporters of Total Revolution and the advocates of humanism.
The book can be obtained at a nominal price from the Buddhiwadi Foundation.http://www.buddhiwadi.org/publications.htm


I’m a little embarrassed to reveal this, but I’ve never read a Harry Potter book or watched any of the movies. Is that weird? Our boys are still a little young to be reading the books (they’re only 5 and 3 y/o), so the fantasy series hasn’t been on our radar. We haven’t been living under a rock, so we know that Harry Potter is a really big deal for many people. Today’s guest post, written by the folks at CityPASS, shares a few of the unique places to visit in New York City that will surely attract the diehard Harry Potter fan.
5 Places to visit in New York City in search of Newt Scamander
Did you know that the last movie from the Harry Potter franchise, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, was not only set in New York City, but also filmed there? Today we want to take you on a treasure hunt to discover some of the New York City attractions that served as movie sets.
The Writers House
The house is located at 23 West 26th Street and dates from 1881, when it was commissioned by two other big names you might have heard of, John Jacob Astor and William Waldorf of the Waldorf Astoria fame.
In the movie, the sisters Queenie and Tina lived here. Today, this big, red brick Victorian house is the home of Writers House, a literary agency.
The New York Public Library
With its Rose Main Reading Room and sculpted marble entrance portico, the library is another fun place to visit in New York City. Great to look at from the inside and outside, the library sometimes hosts movie nights. For a special evening, try to attend the ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ show.
The National Bank
The New York County National Bank is the very place where Newt Scamander’s magical pet escaped the suitcase, then indulged in gobbling up money and jewels. Spectacular in itself, the bank is one New York City’s top attractions that will surely transport you back in time.
The Magical Congress building
The MACUSA building, commonly known as the Woolworth Building, was built in 1913 and remains one of the most impressive New York City attractions. The building features the amazing sculpted marble entrance you’ve seen in the movie and was one of the tallest skyscrapers during the 1920’s.
In the movie, the owl featured next to the entrance door was only visible to magic beings. In reality, however, the owl is a permanent guest of the façade and one of the quirks of the neo-Gothic style.
The Blind Pig
Who knew? This place is actually a bar! You can have a drink in the Fantastic Beasts atmosphere at 124 Macdougal St. every day from noon to 1:00pm. In real life, it’s called 124 Old Rabbit Club.
For more top attractions in New York City, CityPASS is your best travel companion to help you make the most of this vibrant city.