A good friend of mine gave me a copy of this book over 5 years ago. Since then, I've read the paperback, and listened to the audiobook several times. There is a timeless quality to the way Michael describes the lessons here, which makes this just as relevant now as it was when I first read it.
The book describes the entrepreneurial myth that everyone working for someone else believes very strongly in. It's the belief that being good at your job automatically means you'd be even better at running your own business. The style of storytelling used here really makes a potentially dry subject come to life, which in turns really makes the lessons stick.
Before you start your own business, you owe it to yourself to read this book. If you're already an entrepreneur, it's never too late to learn some valuable lessons. Follow the links below to pick up your copy of either the audiobook or the dead tree version.
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Business Don't Work and What to Do About It - Audiobook
The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It - Paperback


Reflections on Post-COVID-19 Public Administration
Webinar by Francisco Longo, Director of ESADEgov, organized by the CLAD.
July, 17 2020 | Editorial office
The Latin-American Centre of Administration for Development, CLAD, is an international public body of an intergovernmental nature, the mission of which is to foster the analysis and exchange of experiences and knowledge concerning state reform and the modernization of public administration, by organizing specialized international meetings, publishing works, providing documentation and information services, conducting studies and research and carrying out technical cooperation activities between its member countries and from elsewhere.
Within the framework of its International Virtual Conferences 2020, the CLAD scheduled the webinar “Reflexiones sobre la administración pública post Covid-19”, by ESADEgov Director Francisco Longo, who, among many other contributions to this institution, helped to draft and presented, for the United Nations and the CLAD, the Ibero-American Charter for the Public Service, approved by the 2003 Ibero-American Summit and the General Assembly of the UN.


The ROAR Of The
We've recommended many publications here at scottishleague.net
in the past so we hope you'll forgive us for taking some time out
to promote one of our own. 'The ROAR Of The Crowd'
is written by scottishleague.net's David Ross and will be
published in May by
Argyll Publishing (click on 'forthcoming' then scroll to the
fourth on the page).
This is the first book ever to take a comprehensive look
at Scottish football attendances. It's a 256-page paperback available
for just £7-99 and we thought we'd give you a sneak preview
of the contents.
The first chapter covers the period from 1872-1918, taking in the
first game for which there is evidence money changed hands - the
Scotland v England international of 1872. From there it goes
on to look at the growth of crowds particularly in international
and Scottish Cup matches, the formation of the Scottish League
in 1890, the rise of the Old Firm, the Ibrox disaster
of 1902, the Scottish Cup Final riot of 1909, the world
record attendance being set in Scotland and the effect on the
game of the First World War.
Chapter Two deals with the inter-war period, looking at the post-war
boom in attendances, the reintroduction of the Second Division,
the failed attempt to establish a Third Division, the great
depression and the deaths of many clubs.
The next chapter studies the revival in the late 1930s
and new records created at Hampden, Ibrox and Parkhead
which endure to this day.
From there the fourth chapter takes up the story from the outbreak
of war to the dawn of the Sixties, encompassing wartime closures,
the phenomenal post-war boom with gates of over 100,000 for
friendlies and even B' Division teams topping the 10,000 mark on
average, the setting of many ground records and the first
signs of declining support with just 875 at a Hibs home game
and 172 at Albion Rovers.
The fifth chapter takes in the period up to the reorganisation
of 1975 and looks at the impact of some of the greatest players
ever to grace our game. Law, Baxter, Dalglish, Bremner et
al dominate this era on the pitch while Jock Stein does so
as a manager. It covers the effect of TV on the game as crowds
continued to fall even though big matches still attracted huge gates.
The impact of floodlighting and our clubs success in Europe
also feature and the tragedy of the Ibrox disaster of 1971 is recalled.
The ROAR of the Crowd
In Chapter Six our game reaches rock bottom. Violence
on the terraces, recession and unemployment combine to force
crowds to their lowest levels for eighty years even though domestic
competition is strong, our clubs do well in Europe and the national
team qualifies regularly for the World Cup. There are the
pitched battles of the 1980 Scottish Cup Final, the challenge
from Aberdeen and Dundee United, the arrival of Graeme
Souness at Ibrox and the effect of his signing of Maurice
The final chapter takes the story up to the present
day. Starting with the arrival of Fergus McCann at Celtic,
progressing through the massive modernisation and building programme
which has transformed Scottish grounds, the increasing grip of the
Old Firm, the decline of the national side and both the arrival
and departure of Berti Vogts. There's the creation of the
SPL and the financial crisis which engulfed the game in the
early 21st century. Ross concludes by offering a few suggestions
for the future.
That's followed by a club section with an account
of each and every club's record gate, including all former
members of the Scottish League. From the oldest record - Dundee
Wanderers in 1887 - to the newest - Caley Thistle in March
2005, they're all there. Every single club and ground record
in Scotland is covered including the European record held
by Scotland for nearly 70 years. And the home line-ups
for all the record-breaking matches are also included.
This section throws up a few surprises, shedding new light on club
records like those of Alloa, Berwick, Celtic and Clyde
where Ross challenges some popular misconceptions.
As a bonus the book also includes every club's average league
attendances for the past 100 years and also for the first
three league seasons. This information has NEVER appeared
in print before.
And if that's not enough there's some splendid vintage
photography dotted around the book.
This superb record of the game will shortly
be available for just £7-99 - or just over one-third of the
cost of admission to the average SPL game.
And if anyone needs any further incentive to buy this
book, there's free delivery to UK addresses if you order from the


JUSTICE LEAGUE #7 will also feature the first appearance of Shazam in DC COMICS-THE NEW 52. THE CURSE OF SHAZAM will unfold as a backup series in the LEAGUE monthly, written by New York Times bestselling author Geoff Johns and illustrated by acclaimed artist Gary Frank. The back up feature will reveal an all-new origin for the character.
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Four Great Inventions of Ancient
China held the world's leading position in many fields in the study of nature, from the 1st century before Christ to the 15th century, with the four great inventions having the greatest global significance.
Papermaking, printing, gunpowder and the compass - the four great inventions of ancient China-are significant contributions of the Chinese nation to world civilization.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China - Paper
China was the first nation to invent paper. Before its invention, words were written on various natural materials by ancient peoples-on grass stalks by the Egyptians, on earthen plates by the Mesopotamians, on tree leaves by the Indians, on sheepskin by the Europeans and strangest of all, even inscribed on bamboo or wooden strips, tortoise shells or shoulder blades of an ox by the early Chinese. Later, inspired by the process of silk reeling, the people in ancient China succeeded in first making a kind of paper called "bo" out of silk. But its production was very expensive due to the scarcity of materials. In the early days of the 2nd century, a court official named Cai Lun produced a new kind of paper from bark, rags, wheat stalks and other materials. It was relatively cheap, light, thin, durable and more suitable for brush writing. At the beginning of the 3rd century, the paper making process first spread to Korea and then to Japan. It reached the Arab world in the Tang Dynasty, and Europe in the 12th century. In the16th century, it went to America by way of Europe and then gradually spread all over the world.
Before paper was invented, Qin Shihuang, the first emperor in Chinese history, had to go over 120 kilos of official documents written on bamboo or wooden strips. A paper map in Western Han Dynasty, unearthed in Tianshui, Gansu Province, in 1986
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China - Printing
Printed in Tang DynastyA Buddhist sutra is the first book in the world with a verifiable date of printing.
Before the invention of printing, dissemination of knowledge depended either on word of mouth or handwritten copies of manuscripts. Both took time and were liable to error. Beginning 2000 years ago in the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.--- 25 A.D.), stone-tablet rubbing was in vogue for spreading Confucian classics or Buddhist sutras. This led in the Sui Dynasty (581-618) to the practice of engraving writing or pictures on a wooden board, smearing it with ink and then printing on pieces of paper page-by-page. This became known as block printing. The first book with a verifiable date of printing appeared in China in the year 868, or nearly 600 years before that happened in Europe. In the Tang Dynasty (618-907), this technology was gradually introduced to Korea, Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines. Yet block printing had its drawbacks. All the boards became useless after the printing was done and a single mistake in carving could ruin a whole block. In 1041-1048 of the Song Dynasty (960-1279), a man named Bi Sheng carved individual characters on identical pieces of fine clay which he hardened by a slow baking process, resulting in pieces of movable type. When the printing was finished, the pieces of type were put away for future use. This technology then spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Europe. Later, German Johann Gutenberg invented movable type made of metal in 1440-1448.
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China - Gunpowder Credit for the invention of gunpowder also goes to ancient China. Ancient necromancers discovered in their practice of alchemy, that an explosion could be induced if certain kinds of ores and fuel were mixed in the right proportions and heated, thus leading to the invention of gunpowder. In the Collection of the Most Important Military Techniques, edited in 1044 by Zeng Gongliang, three formulas for making gunpowder were recorded; an explosive mixture of saltpeter, sulfur and charcoal. Dr. Needham identified these as the earliest formulas of such a kind. The method of powder-making was introduced to the Arab world in the 12th century and to Europe in the 14th. Gunpowder was originally used for making fireworks and its later adaptation revolutionized warfare across the world. Ancient necromaniers put minerals and plants together, hoping to make some medecine to keep alive forever
Flying firearrows(Tang Dynasty) GrenadesSong Dynasty Bronze canonsYuan Dynasty
Four Great Inventions of Ancient China - the Compass Sinan (Warring States Period)the earliest guide tool in the world
The compass, an indispensable navigational tool, was another significant gift from ancient China. While mining ores and melting copper and iron, people chanced upon a natural magnetite that attracted iron and pointed fixedly north. After constant improvement the round compass came into being. Dr. Needham cites one of the first books to describe the magnetic compass, Dream Pool Essays (1086) by Shen Kuo in the Song Dynasty, about 100 years earlier than its first record in Europe by Alexander Neekam in 1190. The compass was introduced to the Arab world and Europe during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). Before its invention, navigators had to depend on the positions of the sun, the moon and the polestar for their bearings. The spread of the compass to Europe opened the oceans of the world to travel and led to the discovery of the New World. Thus, it was no wonder that Francis Bacon, the English philosopher, pointed out in his work The New Instruments, that the invention of printing, gunpowder and the compass reshaped the world. In his words, they outstripped any empire, any religious belief and any heavenly body in exerting an impact on all humanity.
Three earliest compasses:


Why Marriages Succeed or Fail and How You Can Make Yours LastBy John Gottman. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1994, 234 pages, $13.00.
Reviewed by Justin Barker, B.S., Loyola College, Baltimore Maryland
In the book Why Marriages Succeed or Fail and How You Can Make Yours Last, Psychologist John Gottman explains that this book is the result of a culmination of twenty years of scientific research on the relationship dynamics of married couples. He discusses the current upward trend in divorce rates among recent first marriages and the paucity of scientific evidence explaining the dissolution of these matrimonial bonds. Gottman suggests that in the past, the vast majority of books of advice to couples have been based solely upon the insights of experienced marital therapists according to anecdotal or theoretical musings. Gottman states very clearly that most contemporary research findings on marriage are "flawed".
Therefore, over the last two decades Gottman and his research teams have come up with solid scientific procedures that have examined both stable and troubled marriages, systematically tracing the emotional undercurrents that cause some couples to stay together and others to drift apart. As reported by Gottman, the purpose of this book is to, "share our latest results with you and to offer my best understanding of just how you can strengthen your marriage" (p.16).
The author suggests that his book is geared to assist all those who are single and contemplating marriage, couples who are happily married, and couples who are struggling in a difficult marriage. I would suggest that much of what Dr. Gottman writes about in this book is applicable anyone who would like to increase the quality of his or her interpersonal relationships regardless of marital plans or status. His book provides many insightful and research supported methods for improving communication in interpersonal situations. The ideas presented in this book certainly are not limited to those who are married.
Gottman begins by presenting and clarifying three types of stable marriages that he discovered through his research. In a validating marriage style, couples compromise often and calmly workout their problems to mutual satisfaction as they arise. In a conflict-avoiding marriage style couples agree to disagree, rarely confronting their differences head-on. Finally, in a volatile marriage style frequent conflicts erupt resulting in passionate disputes. Gottman argues that contrary to popular belief, any one of these three marriage styles can lead to a long lasting and satisfying marital relationship. The author provides in depth descriptions of each marriage style including illustrative anecdotes and case study vignettes from his own practice as a psychologist. Finally, Gottman provides the reader with a self-test to diagnose his or her own marriage style.
Interestingly, while it is important for a marriage to settle into one of the three stable marriage styles it is not the most crucial element to the successful marital relationship. According to Gottman's research, the key to a blissful marriage is not found in the marriage style itself, but in a simple mathematical formula. "No matter what style of marriage you have, you must have at least five times as many positive as negative moments together if your marriage is to be stable" (p. 29).
What really separates contented couples from those in marital misery is a healthy balance of five positive interactions to one negative interaction toward each other. As long as there is five times as much positive feeling and interaction between a husband and a wife as there is negative, the marriage is likely to be stable. Based upon this ratio, Gottman reports that he is able to predict with better than 90% accuracy whether or not couples are likely to divorce. How is it that couples with a volatile relationship are able to remain stable over time? Gottman suggests that while these couples may yell and scream a lot, they spend at least five times as much of their marriage being loving and making up. These three successful marital styles are equally successful because they allow very different kinds of couples to maintain this crucial ratio of positives and negatives. Moreover, the author provides nine specific ways in which a couple can increase the number of positive interactions in their marriage.
Gottman also found in his research that there are two styles of unstable marriages, the hostile/engaged marriage style and the hostile/detached marriage style. Like volatile couples, the hostile/engaged couples arguments are frequent and intense. However, they differ from the volatile couples in that insults, name-calling, putdowns, and sarcasm are a part of their interactions. Couples who are of the hostile/detached sort, also scream and yell at each other, but they don't listen to what one another really says nor do they look at each other very often. They are detached, emotionally uninvolved, and defensive toward one another. Gottman believes that these two marital styles are part of the recipe for marital disaster.
The aforementioned marriage styles are unstable simply because they are overrun with negativity and do not maintain the magic ratio of 5 to 1. Gottman believes that there are four common warning signs that will appear in these marriages. He refers to these warning signs as the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. They are criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Gottman provides detailed definitions and real life examples of each of these warning signs. He also provides the reader with a self-test to gauge whether or not each of these warning signs are present in his or her own interaction style.
Also of interest, Gottman discusses in detail his unprecedented research on how men and women respond to one another during " marital arguments" based upon their unique physiology. He talks about the idea of flooding or becoming physiologically overwhelmed during a fight and being unable to communicate effectively. He demonstrates how to tell if you are becoming flooded and how to avoid flooding in the future.
Additionally, Gottman does a nice job of explicating the biological and social differences between men and women and how these differences need to be recognized and accounted for in a romantic relationship. He provides an interesting social development theory for why men tend to have more difficulty in emotionally charged arguments. Gottman's ideas are insightful and should provide couples with a helpful understanding of the idiosyncratic differences between men and women.
After much of the material regarding martial styles is presented, Gottman provides the reader with a self-test that is designed to diagnose his or her marital style by summarizing all of the self-tests taken up to this point. Gottman then makes suggestions based upon the results about how to remedy any problems that the reader's individual marital style may pose.
The final two chapters are dedicated to providing simple strategies for improving the marital relationship. Essentially, Gottman attempts to teach the reader how to be an effective and empathic listener with his or her spouse. He discusses the value of empathy, reflective listening, non-defensiveness, non-verbal communication, and some cognitive-behavioral type exercises. In the final chapter, Gottman presents numerous research-based suggestions for continuing to strengthen your marriage once you have reached marital stability.
Overall this is an excellent book. It provides keen insight and research-based suggestions on how to improve relationships. It is well organized, follows a clear outline and is well written with plenty of easy definitions and illustrative real life examples. The self-tests are helpful and keep the reader engaged in what he or she is learning. Gottman's remedies are practical, useful, insightful, and research based.
The very nature of this book lends itself to use in bibliotherapy. In terms of psychotherapy, the book would be integrated if marital/relationship problems were being discussed. The degree of marital distress would determine how much this book is used. For example, if the client is experiencing only transitory troubles within his or her marriage, the psychotherapist may recommend to the client to read the book at his or her leisure. Thus, the book might provide some insight to the client in helping them understand their relationship and how to improve it. However, if this area is a major focus of treatment, the book could be used more extensively. The clinician may assign chapters one or several at a time for the client to read and these would be discussed in the following session. For example, Chapter 3 The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, which discusses the different types of negativity that pervade in disaster-prone marriages could be assigned if the client was experiencing significant problems with his or her partner. Thus, the book would be discussed in greater detail with the client and could be used as a resourceful tool in psychotherapy. In addition, the self-tests previously discussed could also be used directly in psychotherapy. For example, the clinician may work with the client in interpreting and elucidating the results of the self-tests providing greater insight for both therapist and client.
As mentioned previously, Gottman is a psychologist by trade and as such, he has an affinity for creating and defining his own jargon. Readers who are not used to digesting psychology related material might become overwhelmed with the sheer amount of new terminology and definitions that they have to learn. Also, some sections provide detailed descriptions of Gottman's research methodology and protocol. While other psychologists and scientists may appreciate this gesture, the average reader may view this as boring and irrelevant.
In summary, I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is experiencing relationship difficulties or to those who are helping others with relationship issues. I believe that the benefit of this book over the many others in the same genre is its strong research foundation.


The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
directed by Henry Hathaway
written by Nunnally Johnson
based on the memoirs by Desmond Young
starring James Mason, Cedric Hardwicke, Jessica Tandy, Luther Adler, Everett Sloane, Leo G. Carroll, Eduard Franz
In this biopic of Field Marshall Erwin Johannes Rommel (Mason) the trials and tribulations of war are articulated with a finely honed style and definitive bombast.
Rommel routinely flirts with a plot to Kill Hitler (Adler) that has made its presence felt during the latter half of WWII. He finds the idea to be rather attractive but ultimately is unable to fully commit. Mason plays Rommel as a nervous type who also seems uncommitted to furthering the war effort without the proper accommodations. He storms into an audience with a hysterical, seemingly delusional Hitler who is more interested in all the new magnificent weapons he is convinced will turn the tide and assure a German victory.
Rommel is presented as an able and often brilliant Field Marshall who was in charge of Deutsches Afrikakorps and the German Army in North Africa.. He is also shown as a family man with a wife and a grown son who also joins the army and eagerly enters the fray. He is dedicated on both fronts and the film articulates an iron will that is later challenged by circumstances beyond his control.
The film dedicates much of its time to the plot as various officers and civilians attempt to organize a proper methodology in order to effectively carry out their plan of removing Hitler from the seat of power and replacing him with a person of their choosing. After months of planning the dye is cast and the mission carried out by Col. Klaus von Stauffenberg (Franz) who plants a briefcase beneath a table at a meeting of high ranking German officials including Hitler.
There is a real sense of the futility of the German effort throughout this film. It focuses on many failed missions that stress the German troops and military administration to the breaking point. Much of this is contained in the face of Rommel as Mason reveals much of the agony surrounding the German military. Defeat is the cause celebre and it hangs over ever frame in this film.
James Mason captures a definite pathos throughout this film. His eyes seem to be searching for an answer that will not come. They are resigned to an outcome that means the end of operations and untrammeled defeat for the German military machine within which he performed so diligently and with such integrity. Rommel in this film is a genteel officer and Mason plays his with an elegance and a forthrightness that is fraught with a tenderness rarely afforded such men throughout the history of cinema.
Overall, this film captures the urgency of the plot and provides an intriguing view into the operations of war. There are many scenes of war including one where guns are a blazing and the viewer gets lost in a cacophony of bright lights and incessant gunfire that dazzles the mind and creates a lasting impression on the body. This is somewhat different for war photography in films as it gives a proper sense of the impact of the fighting as sensory overload. Rommel is portrayed with kid gloves and the portrait ultimately is of a goodly man who came to properly loathe the Nazi system and it’s approach to life. It is because of this viewpoint, developed later in life, that Rommel in this film is portrayed in such a shimmering light. He is merely a soldier who came to a place in his development where he could no longer entertain the belief that the Nazi’s were fully competent in performing their duties for Germany and her people. This is a man of integrity who is given the full on treatment in this film as a man of honor despite the very real fact that he caused much death to the Allied forces during his illustrious career.


“Blood, Dragons and Lions” is my first book and hopefully one of many to come. It is not a fantasy novel, as the initial impression of the title might give. It is in fact an autobiography! Who the heck am I to think my story deserved to be read? I leave it to you to judge. Here is the book’s blurb.
In the late 70’s life was tough for anyone growing up on a gritty council estate in the North of England. For ten-year-old Kin Kam, life was that much tougher.
From a shy Chinese boy in colonial Hong Kong to life as a scientist, inventor and entrepreneur, ‘Blood, Dragons and Lions’ is the extraordinary story of the author’s battle to overcome life’s challenges in spite of living with a serious disabling condition.
Through protracted ill health, coupled with periods of religious and scientific introspection, Kin uncovers a new understanding about spirituality which radically frees his body and mind to realise greater inner peace and creative endeavours.
Revealing vivid insights into faith, identity and geopolitics across the cultures of East and West, Kin takes us on a thought-provoking journey through contemporary history and a personal growth odyssey from disadvantaged child facing-up to bullying and prejudice, to bold risk-taking entrepreneur twice appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den.
Uncompromisingly hard-hitting, yet warm and uplifting, Blood, Dragons and Lions entertains and enlightens in equal measure.
This book is available directly from the distributor;
http://www.ypdbooks.com/588_kin-f-kam (recommended supplier) or from Amazon UK, US, DE. Ebook version may be available in some Amazon Kindle stores.
The following information are for press and trade consumption only:
BLOOD, DRAGONS and LIONS is an inspirational and insightful autobiography of struggles with health, faith, identity, and latterly of transformation from a research scientist to being an inventor entrepreneur. The story is intertwined with a strong historical and topical narrative covering an unusually broad range of contemporary issues that include: living with a serious chronic medical condition; the immigrant journey; geopolitics and the rise of China; race, identity and multiculturalism; mindfulness and spirituality; and the fascination of science & innovation that led to a fascinating entrepreneurial start-up journey.
General readers interested in any of the above topics, particularly the following:
1) Story about overcoming adversity of disability and ill health
2) Questions about identity e.g. what is Britishness? How does it feel to have a dual identity?
3) Questions about belief and faith such as ‘Does God Exists?’
4) the intricacy of innovation and start-up challenges including details of appearances on a famous business reality TV programme
5) Geopolitics of a rising China. Other target audience are of course readers of biographies/autobiographies and the niche medical community of patients and healers.
Title: Blood, Dragons and Lions
Sub title: How Alienation and Science Led Me To Spiritual Enlightenment and Innovation
Author: Kin F. Kam
Publisher: Inclusive Innovations Ltd
386 pages – Price: £9.99
BGA Autobiography, general
VFJB Coping with illness & specific conditions
JF Society and Culture
HRLK Spirituality and religious experience
TBY Inventions & Inventors
1DBK UK, GB; 1FPC China
Release date: 30 September 2015
eBooks available in some countries.
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Arabian Finish Line: Arabian Racing’s Foremost Publication
Serving the global market since 1989, Arabian Finish Line magazine is a bimonthly publication celebrating the majesty of the Arabian racehorse and the intriguing people of the racing community. A definite “must-read” for anyone involved with Arabian horses, Arabian Finish Line is a valuable resource tool no racing professional should be without. Insightful, informative and entertaining, this magazine belongs in the hands of every Arabian horse enthusiast.
Readers will enjoy articles covering breeding and bloodlines, veterinary issues, and thought provoking commentary about the racing industry and Arabian horses in general. Spiced up with columns from insiders of the industry and letters to the editor, readers are inspired and entertained with bold opinions, controversy, humor and wit.
Stephanie J. Ruff, Publisher & Editor in Chief
Stephanie J. Ruff has been devoted to horses ever since she first read Walter Farley’s The Black Stallion when she was a child. She has competed in hunters, jumpers, equitation, and eventing, but now concentrates mainly on dressage. Her current partner is an Arabian/Dutch Warmblood mare named Nadia’s Jewels, and the first Arabian she bred, Stylized Lily, is in training for the racetrack.
Stephanie has a Master’s Degree in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky where her focus was on equine genetics. She spent many years working on horse farms as well as for The Jockey Club Information Systems, the Arabian Jockey Club and the Arabian Racing Cup. A freelance writer since 1998, Stephanie has written hundreds of articles on all facets of the horse industry and in 2014 took over the publishing of Arabian Finish Line magazine. She has even authored two illustrated children’s stories, Goats With Coats and Antics in the Attic. She currently resides in Homosassa, Fla.


08 February 2019
Building energy standards and labelling is a key policy that helps accelerating the shift from conventional buildings towards sustainable low to ultra-low energy buildings. A multitude of lessons can be learned from European experiences for their development and implementation.
A new report of SusBuild provides an overview of mandatory and voluntary building energy standards and labelling at the European level and in three European countries. Firstly, the report presents the mandatory measure, European energy performance certificate (EPC), in details, covering the implementation, costs of certificates, compliance and penalties, inspection and monitoring, and required expert competence and training. In the second part, considering the aspects mentioned above, the report illustrates the implementation of EPC at country level with the examples of Sweden’s Boverket Building Regulations, Germany’s Energy Conservation Ordinance and Spain’s Technical Energy Code. In the third part, the report collects various 3rd party (voluntary) standards and labels such as Passive House Standard, KfW Efficiency House, Active House and MINERGIE. Their technical and energy requirements, materials and technologies, and certification process are described. These standards and labeling system presented are crucial for systematically driving the entire building supply chain towards sustainable development and for driving MSMEs to take up sustainable building practices.
The report can be downloaded from our Library.


SUCCESS MASTERY SERIES (7 DVDS)
A 7 part DVD series to become a Certified Training Professional. This is the first step for you (or your team) to take towards creating a better life for yourself, friends and associates. This program offers challenges by which you can increase your skills a setting goals, creating an environment for success and taking action while developing confidence to assess and modify your beliefs about yourself.
How to Have Your Best Year Ever DVD
This outstanding DVD was created live by Omar Periu to help you have your best year ever! You will learn the steps that will help you create unlimited wealth & success mastery in your life. (1 DVD)


HOME MA KING is definitely a business, yet few housewives trouble to keep books about it. If they had an outside business they would be required by law to do so. I have already stressed the advantage of keeping record books of all tradesmen’s transaction!), and the usefulness of keeping a record of all illnesses in the home.
The housewife has four more record books to keep to make up her set of six business books. They are: decorating hints; sewing and knitting hints; renovating and clothes hints; washing and household hints. In these books she should collect facts and hints throughout her married life, and when she reaches my age she will have a fine record to pass on to her daughters.
Here, to start you off, are a few hints on decorating, sewing and knitting, renovating and clothes.


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|Posté le: Lun 26 Juin - 11:10 (2017) Sujet du message: [PDF] Disavowed: Refined In The Fire Of Divorce
Divorce is an isolated, lonely, soul-stripping kind of death. Disavowed is a raw, provocative look at that process. Written by a former military wife, Disavowed shows the implosion of her marriage, and the road to rebuilding damaged self-worth by harnessing the power of grit, resilience, and faith.
An unflinching postmortem on issues of inappropriate boundaries, in-laws, betrayal, rejection, and childlessness, Disavowed reveals a burgeoning strength that develops in the struggle to redefine one’s identity in divorce.
The take away message is this: “You are valuable, and your life is worth fighting for.”
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There are some minor technical points that keep appearing, so although they have been covered before, a repeat of the information may be useful once in a while.
I was reminded of a problem that may affect those who are logged into an account in OS X, when a user in Indonesia asked me about the Library folder. He wanted access to the Mail folder, but long-term Mac users will also be aware of a common remedy to certain problems: we are told to "trash the preferences".
System folder (icon view)
Like the Mail folder, the Preferences folder is in the Library folder. Working in an Admin account, the Library at the top (system) level is visible, but not the Library for the account itself, which contains settings and data for the specific account.
Home folder (user account)
For the last couple of versions of OS X, the Library folder of an account has been invisible.
Finder - List View (large)
There is a simple way to make it visible, at least temporarily, and that involves use of the Finder "Go" menu. With the Home folder highlighted in the Finder sidebar (in a User account or Admin), click on the Go menu and at the bottom of the panel is an item marked, Go to Folder. For those who prefer keystrokes this can be activated by the keystrokes Shift + Command + G which like the menu item opens a dialogue box.
"Go to Folder" panel
In the box, type in the word, Library (with the upper-case "L"). In List view, the folder will appear (partially "greyed out"), while in Icon view, the Library folder will be opened.
Finder - List View (small): Showing access to Library folder
As ever, be careful what you access and change.
Graham K. Rogers teaches at the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University in Thailand where he is also Assistant Dean. He wrote in the Bangkok Post, Database supplement on IT subjects. For the last seven years of Database he wrote a column on Apple and Macs.


Danville's life in photos
The city of Danville, Virginia is amazing: austere and vibrant at the same time, modern and full of historical sights. On the photographs of the city, you can view the history of the settlement and modern images that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Best selection of photos
The site's photo gallery contains over 100 photographs of Danville, her beautiful views, houses, and attractions, taken by locals, tourists, and photographers. Most of all in Danville they take photographs of sights:
- Danville School
- Young people in the art museum
- And other Danville photos
Under each photo, you will find a description of the property and important notes.
Also in the photo gallery, you can find many photographs of the unique nature, people, architecture of the city. All photos on the site are brilliant photographs that perfectly convey the charm of the city.
Section "Danville's Photo" on our website
On this page, you will find photos of Danville uploaded by our tourists, as well as photo albums dedicated to this city. You can view Danville's photos from our media library, such as photos of Danville's landmarks, photos of streets, museums, etc.
To view the photo album of a particular attraction, you need to go to the appropriate section on the property page or use the navigation under the heading Danville's Photos.
After a quick registration, all photos can be added to favorites to quickly find what you like. The convenient green Download buttons allow you to download images without any additional clutter.
All the photos of proud Danville published on the site are presented in high quality, we hope that this will help you to better know the beautiful city in the USA.
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With the upcoming Sesquicentennial (150 years) of the Civil War, a lot of discussion is occurring around racism in America, as well as the role of religion and politics in the making and unmaking of slavery and racism in America.
Here’s two really good resources, both podcasts.
First, in Evangelical Fervor and the Crisis of the Civil War: A Conversation with Historian David Goldfield, Albert Mohler interviews historian and award winning author David Goldfield on his new book America Aflame: How the Civil War Created a Nation.
Goldfield covers the following topics:
- The absence of discussion of northern Evangelicals in abolition – usual focus is on southern Evangelicals and their pro-slavery theology
- The differences between the Evangelical emphases of northern and southern Evangelical theologies – northerners had a theology that included improving civic society, while southerners did not.
- The Second Great Awakening and the Civil War.
- The two great sins as per northern Evangelicalism – the increasing power of the Roman Catholic Church, and the great sin of slavery.
- The anti-Catholic Know-Nothing Party, which merged with the abolitionist Republican Party, which united these ‘twin despotisms’ into one party and helped elect Abraham Lincoln.
- The dramatic politicization of these moral issues due to Evangelical involvement in politics, hastening the Civil War.
- And so much more!!!
Second, in another excellent, thoughtful weekly podcast, the Thomas Jefferson Hour’s Northwest Ordinance episode discusses how Jefferson’s abolition legislation efforts were influential in abolition as well as the start and end of the civil war. Included is a fantastic discussion of many pieces of legislation:
- 1776 – The Declaration of Independence: The removal of abolition language from the Declaration by southern delegates, originally included by Jefferson, in order to keep the southern states in the new Union against Britain
- 1784 – The Western Territories Land Ordinance: Jefferson, a Congressman, tried to forbid slavery in all new states west of the Appalachians admitted to the Union. This legislation failed by one vote (there was one vote per state) – Jefferson’s own state of Virginia voted against him. He felt like this was our last chance to avoid future national calamity over slavery. Jefferson said of this vote “Heaven was silent in this awful moment. Now millions of unborn Negros will be enslaved through no fault of their own to men they never offended for the lack of a single vote in the Congress of the United States.”
- 1787 – The Constitution: Jefferson was not in the country during the writing of the Constitution, but in order to keep the Union, American legislators included such heinous language as the 3/5ths compromise, thereby continuing the racist slavery policies.
- 1787 – Northwest Ordinance: In this legislation, based on the 1784 bill which failed, Jefferson’s ideas succeeded in forcing all northern states being admitted to the union to be non-slave states, but this set up the divide between north and south. However, this still could have prevented a civil war if more free states, which were generally more prosperous, were to join than slave states. This could have marginalized the slave states.
- 1800 – Suggesting that Negroes born after 1800 were Free: Jefferson actually suggested this, but his idea, meant to phase out slavery in America, was rejected by legislators.
- 1820 – The Missouri Compromise: This pretty much sealed the Civil War into place, ensuring that for every free state added, a slave-state would be added.


44a-56 Eldon Street
The Civic opened in January 1878 as the new Barnsley Mechanics Institute and Public Hall.
The new building provided a place for ordinary Barnsley people to access culture, science and the arts, in a way that had not been possible before. It was partly funded by Henry Harvey, a local industrialist and Quaker who believed in education and social reform, along with other local benefactors and public shares. A bust of Henry Harvey is carved above the door of the building on Eldon Street. The building cost around £27,000 to build, almost £11,000 over its original estimate.
There were six shops along Eldon Street, with offices for let above, and a new school of art on the top floor. Behind this was a library, reading room, newsroom, lecture theatre, classrooms and billiard room for the use of members, with a large public hall above. The hall included backstage storage and a band room. Both men and women were allowed to join the institute, with women and boys (under 18) offered a reduced membership fee. In 1878 membership cost 2 ½ pence per week, or ‘less than a pint of beer’.
From the outset, the Public Hall hosted a wide range of performances and events, including concerts, theatre productions, lectures, political events, sales, meetings, charity fund raisers and award ceremonies. Many of these were advertised and reported in the local newspapers. Thousands of people from across Barnsley flocked to the hall to watch big names from London and other parts of the country, as well as local groups and performers. Late trains were even put on for popular performances so that people could get home afterwards.
Henry Harvey died shortly after the building opened and it was later renamed the Harvey Institute in his honour. His brother Charles gifted the building to the Barnsley Corporation in 1890, on the agreement that it became the first free Public Library in Barnsley.
In the early 1900s the renowned promoter Jasper Redfern started to show early ‘moving pictures’ at the Public Hall, alongside live performers, as part of his variety shows.
Harvey Institute and shops, 1910 (ref A-286-F-9-1145)
Civic Hall and shops in 1963 (ref YOC 3749)
Civic Hall and shops, c. 1978 (ref A-81-C-5-53)
Civic Hall and shops, c. 1990s (ref A-81-C-5-53)


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Design is all around us, and user interface (UI) design is one of the most important aspects of good design. UI designers are responsible for creating software that enables users to interact with digital devices. It’s a complex and multi-faceted process that can be daunting for beginners. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are 5 best UI design books for beginners that will teach you everything you need to know about this fascinating field.
- 1 1. Don’t Make Me Think, by Steve Krug
- 2 2. The Design of Everyday Things, by Don Norman
- 3 3. About Face 3: The Essentials of Interaction Design, by Alan Cooper
- 4 4. Rocket Surgery Made Easy: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Finding andFixing Usability Problems, by Steve Krug
- 5 5. The Elements of User Experience: User-Centered Design for the Web, by Jesse James Garrett
1. Don’t Make Me Think, by Steve Krug
Don’t Make Me Think is one of the best books on UI design for beginners. It’s a short, easy-to-read book that covers the basics of UI design. Krug emphasizes the importance of making designs that are easy for users to understand and use. He offers lots of practical tips and advice for making your designs more user-friendly.
If you’re just starting out in UI design, Don’t Make Me Think is a must-read. It will teach you the basics of effective interface design and help you create designs that are both user-friendly and visually appealing.
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2. The Design of Everyday Things, by Don Norman
The Design of Everyday Things is another essential read for anyone interested in UI design. Norman covers a variety of topics, from the history of design to the psychology of users. He offers lots of insightful tips and advice for making designs that are both user-friendly and visually appealing.
If you’re looking to learn more about UI design, The Design of Everyday Things is a must-read. It’s one of the best books on the subject, and it will teach you everything you need to know about creating effective user interfaces.
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3. About Face 3: The Essentials of Interaction Design, by Alan Cooper
About Face 3 is another essential read for anyone interested in UI design. This completely updated volume presents the effective and practical tools you need to design great desktop applications, Web 2.0 sites, and mobile devices. You’ll learn the principles of good product behavior and gain an understanding of Cooper’s Goal-Directed Design method, which involves everything from conducting user research to defining your product using personas and scenarios. Ultimately, you’ll acquire the knowledge to design the best possible digital products and services.
4. Rocket Surgery Made Easy: The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Finding andFixing Usability Problems, by Steve Krug
Rocket Surgery Made Easy is a great book for beginners who want to learn more about UI design. Krug offers a step-by-step guide to finding and fixing usability problems in your designs. He covers a variety of topics, including how to conduct user research, how to use heuristics to evaluate designs, and how to fix common usability problems.
5. The Elements of User Experience: User-Centered Design for the Web, by Jesse James Garrett
Elements of User Experience became a vital reference for web and interaction designers the world over, and has come to define the core principles of the practice. Now, in the updated and expanded edition Jesse James Garrett has refined his thinking about the Web, going beyond the desktop to include information that also applies to the sudden proliferation of mobile devices and applications.
User interface (UI) design has become increasingly important in the digital world. In order to create effective and user-friendly designs, you need to understand how to create interfaces that are both visually appealing and easy to use. That’s where a UI expert comes in.
A UI expert can help you create designs that are both effective and appealing. They can also help you fix usability problems and design inconsistencies in your interfaces. If you’re looking to create great digital experiences, a UI expert is a valuable asset.
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Volunteer Open House in Staten Island on Jun 30, 2012 2:00 PM
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Program Locations: West New Brighton Library, Community Room Fully accessible to wheelchairs For ages 13 to 18 years
Come to our West New Brighton Volunteer Open House! Do you need hours for school? Do you need to fill up your resume? Do you like working with people, children, and being an active part of your community? Than volunteering at the New York Public Library is a perfect way to spend your free time. At the library, you will be able to use your everyday people skills by helping out with programs, shelving our books, brainstorming with our staff, and more! Be a part of the wonderful world of the library, and gain experience in the process!
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Tecumseh (March 1768 – October 5, 1813) was a Native American leader of the Shawnee and a large tribal confederacy (known as Tecumseh's Confederacy) which opposed the United States during Tecumseh's War and the War of 1812. Tecumseh has become an iconic folk hero in American, Aboriginal and Canadian history.
Tecumseh grew up in the Ohio Country during the American Revolutionary War and the Northwest Indian War, where he was constantly exposed to warfare. With Americans continuing to encroach on Indian territory after the British ceded the Ohio Valley to the new United States in 1783, the Shawnee moved farther northwest. In 1808, they settled Prophetstown in present-day Indiana. With a vision of establishing an independent Native American nation east of the Mississippi under British protection, Tecumseh worked to recruit additional tribes to the confederacy from the southern United States.
During the War of 1812, Tecumseh's confederacy allied with the British in The Canadas, and helped in the capture of Fort Detroit. American forces killed Tecumseh in the Battle of the Thames, in October 1813.


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A few weeks ago, Matt found a book buried in a forgotten corner of our library called “Clear Waters Rising” by Nicholas Crane. Crane is now a well-known author, BBC presenter, and former head of the Royal Geographic Society.
In 1992 he completed a 506 day, 6000 mile walk across the mountains of Europe - from Finisterre in Spain, to Istanbul, Turkey. He chronicled that journey in the book “Clear Waters Rising,” published in 1996. Below is a Google Maps approximation of his route.
His route took him along a curving route through Europe’s main mountain ranges - starting with the Cantabrian mountains along Spain’s north coast, then the Pyrenees separating France from Spain, the Cevennes cutting through from southwest to southeast in France, then the Alps from the Rhone River to the summit of Mont Blanc and onward to Vienna. Crossing the recently opened Iron Curtain, he hiked the Carpathians from Slovakia to Poland, Ukraine, and Romania. His only ride on mechanized transport was a ferry crossing at the Iron Gates of the Danube, from Romania into Serbia, and then a last hike through the Balkan Mountains from Serbia, into what’s now North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and finally Turkey.
He undertook the journey well within my lifetime, but it was still a shock to realize how much the world has changed in the last 30 years. No internet, no cell phones. His only communications with his wife via answering machines or expensive long distance calls. Package delivery that would take weeks rather than via next day delivery. Austro-Hungarian military maps instead of GPS and Google Maps.
Geopolitically, the European Union existed only in embryonic form, the Eastern bloc was prostrate with unemployment after the shock of the fall of Communism; civil war was brewing in the Balkans. Terrorism, mass migration, and the common currency of the Eurozone were all in the distant future.
While Crane is a wonderful travel writer and the entire book was a pleasure to savor, I particularly enjoyed reading the book through the lens of “Save Our Shrines”’ mission of promoting beauty and culture that needs saving.
A remarkable through-line of his story was his discovery of the the historical traces or imperiled existence of mountain cultures that had resisted and in some cases survived the imperial or national homogenization that had befallen lowland peoples.
This summer I read the book Empire of the Summer Moon, a history of the Comanches in the American West. The dismal tale of their final demise at the hands of relentless US Army cavalry troops was shockingly similar to the stories of the last stands of Asturian tribal leader Viriatus or the Dacian chieftain Decebalus fighting the Roman legions, or of Albigensians fleeing from Simon de Montfort’s crusaders.
Likewise, the Carpathians featured tales of Hungarian and Romanian folk heroes opposing the Hapsburgs and the Ottomans, as well as survivors of Stalin’s mass removal of the Lemkos in Poland. The mountains have always been the last refuge of the hunted, and it was amazing to find out how many traces of these ancient hold-outs remained in the uplands of Europe.
Another theme of interest was the varied forms of religious buildings Crane encountered in his travels. Spain’s northern coast was dominated by the pilgrim churches and hostels of the Camino de Santiago, while the Cevennes range in France featured thousand year old Benedictine monasteries interspersed with alternating Calvinist and Catholic chapels - traces of the Wars of Religion.
The German and Austrian Alps were marked by the deep religiosity of Lutheran and Catholic villages but menaced by the neopagan occultism of Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.
The Carpathians were covered with onion-domed churches, many of which were padlocked against thieves in the desperate years following the collapse of the Eastern Bloc regimes.
Romania featured medieval painted monasteries like Sucevita, shown below.
The Balkans again returned to alternating structures - this time Christian and Muslim, before giving way to the old lands of the Ottoman empire and the hundreds of mosques built by Mimar Sinan, considered one of the greatest architects in history. Sinan was the chief builder for Suleiman the Magnificent and his successors, and his designs influenced Ottoman architecture for centuries. He built the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, and his apprentices built the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and Stari Most in Mostar.
In sum, the book was a remarkably well-written travelogue - funny at times, evocative throughout, and beautifully paced so that the reader aches with both melancholy and relief as Crane describes taking his last steps up to Hagia Sophia and into the arms of his waiting wife.
As time permits, we’ll be retracing the names of the religious and cultural landmarks he mentions in his book. We suspect many that were crumbling in the early 1990s may now be in better shape thanks to EU restoration funds or better-organized private initiatives. We’ll report out what we find.
In the meantime, buen camino on your own journeys, metaphorical or otherwise!


Posted Date: 01/07/2019
Flora reads comic books, believes in superheroes, and prepares for all the terrible things that might happen to a person. Her world collides with a squirrel that gets sucked up into a vacuum cleaner and becomes an improbable superhero that writes poetry.
The “Illuminated Adventures of Flora and Ulysses” will be read by the Chanute Elementary student body this month during its One School One Book literacy program now in its seventh year at the school.
After watching a skit Friday where the title of this year’s book was revealed, the oldest student in each CES family received a copy of the book to read at home as a family during January.
“When a whole school reads a book, there’s a lot to talk about” was the theme recited by all the visiting Superheroes at the morning assemblies. It’s one of the reasons that the OSOB literacy program is held every year at CES. The students talk about the book as a family, in the classroom and with their friends.
They also expand their vocabulary and knowledge through classroom projects related to the topics in the book. This year the students may write their own squirrel poetry, research flying squirrels, discuss the attributes of a superhero, or use the scientific method to prove whether something is true or not.
This year’s book was chosen because it’s a combination of literature and graphic novel components and is written by a popular author the students are familiar with, said Karen Vallier, a chapter I reading teacher at CES. It also contains a rich vocabulary, which reading teachers love.
In the first chapter, Flora describes herself as a natural-born cynic (who looks on the dark side and believes the worst will happen), but leaps to save a squirrel while shouting “this malfeasance (wrongdoing) must be stopped,” and strives to save the squirrel from being harmed by its arch-nemesis (enemy or foe).
“If (students) hear a word they’ll likely be able to read it, and if they read it they’re more likely to make it their own and understand it,” Vallier said.
She shared a number of facts about the importance of reading aloud and the benefits of reading just 20 minutes a day with children.
Reading aloud to children at home helps them develop a larger vocabulary, a longer attention span, better listening skills and a solid reading foundation, Vallier said. In fact, if families read together for 20 minutes a day, seven days a week, they get more than 121 hours of relaxing, bonding time every year, and the children are exposed to more than 1.8 million words of text.
The family reading schedule for the OSOB program begins Monday with the first 15 pages of the book. It concludes on Jan. 25.
Students will take home a copy of the reading schedule and a list of trivia questions they can discuss and answer with their family. The answers to the trivia questions are turned in each week for the opportunity to win prizes at the end of the program.
Vallier announced that with help from the USD 413 Foundation, 120 students will receive $10 gift certificates to purchase a book from the Scholastic Book Fair held at the school this spring.


Algorithms & Data Structures
I’ve found multiple perspectives deepens my understanding of topics. The following books cover roughly the same ground, but have very different approaches, and I’ve gotten different insights from each of them
- Introduction to Algorithms, Cormen, Leiserson, Rivest and Stein. The basics, written clearly and yet with rigor, this book should be the one to start with on most topics. Read it for self-study or as a reference.
- Algorithm Design, Kleinberg and Tardos. A much more detailed look than CLRS, and the systematic exposition is a joy to read. There are a crazy number of exercises as well!
- Algorithms, Dasgupta, Papadimitriou and Vazirani. Much less detailed than the first two, but a very different approach to many topics.
- Algorithms, 4th Ed., Sedgewick and Wayne. Many fewer topics covered, but in a lot more depth. Especially see how to analyze and test implementations. Great exercises and see the associated booksite as well.
And of course, no list of Algorithms books can be complete without
- The Art of Computer Programming, vols. 1-n, Knuth. This is advanced, and not for the faint of heart. Also, the best categorization of sorting algorithms that I’ve seen. And demonstrates the limits of analysis (by which I mean it demonstrates how much analysis you can do!).
More than syntax, programming is about the mindset. Here are a few books that help in this area:
- Programming Pearls, Bentley. Yes, it’s old. Yes, it’s worth every bit.
- Beautiful Code, Oram & Wilson. Bringing art into engineering
- The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master, Hunt & Thomas
- Hackers and Painters: Big Ideas from the Computer Age, Paul Graham
- Turing’s Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe, George Dyson. A bit of history.
- Anything and everything by Simon Singh
- “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman”, Richard Feynman
- The C++ Programming Language, Stroustrup
- Accelerated C++, Koenig & Moo
- Modern C++ Design, Alexandrescu
There are too many (very) good options, but I’m going to stick with just one:
- Python Data Science Handbook, Jake VanderPlas
- Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software, Gamma, Helm, Johnson, Vlissides
- Head First Design Patterns, Freeman & Robson
- The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams. Everyone should know the answer to the ultimate question
- The Discworld novels, Terry Pratchett


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First Years: Forcing Made Easy
by Jim Gerrish, with excerpts
from Eleazar Goodenough and Professor Spellbinder
Magicians use forcing in card magic, to make someone select a
particular card. Wizards may do the same thing with the Tarot, to
make sure a certain card is chosen.
Magicians force other objects as a part of Mental Magic, or
Mentalism, to make it seem as if they can read thoughts or
predict the future. Wizards, do the same. When you make a person
select a particular object, card, number, color, word, or idea...
that is called forcing
In 1932, Theodore Annemann wrote a book called "101
Methods of Forcing." A couple of years later, he added
another 101 methods, renaming the book "202 Methods of
Forcing." Since that time, Magicians, Wizards and Mentalists
have continued to add new forces by the bunches every year. I
have no idea how many ways there now are to force, but it is
probably in the thousands.
Don't let that worry you. You don't need to learn all the
ways to force. I will begin with some of the easiest methods and
then point the way to more difficult forces you might wish to
learn next. After that, you're on your own.
Includes lessons on Direct forces as well as Range Forces.
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This is the golden age of bullfighting. In the last 60 years, the number of bullfights (corridas) held in Spain has increased almost ninefold, peaking in 2007. Great bullfighting names have the status of football stars, with heroes including Cayetano, Jos Tom s, Enrique Ponce and Morante de la Puebla, their styles ranging from the flamboyant and breath-takingly reckless to calm domination and technical mastery.Many English-speaking tourists on holiday witness this most ancient and colourful of spectacles, but few understand what is really going on.This illustrated guide acknowledges that attending a bullfight is controversial and will not appeal to everyone. It throws light on the bullfighter's art and outlines the structure of the corrida, the key players and the various moves and stages.A fascinating and complex event is defined step-by-step in layman's terms. The music, the excitement and reactions of the crowd and the drama are all put into context and one of the most ancient and unusual of modern spectacles becomes clear.This book is designed to give readers of whatever persuasion an understanding of bullfighting, so that they can either increase their pleasure in watching a corrida in Spain, France or South America, or simply learn what is involved in this most complex, moving and controversial of spectacles.
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Going to your first bullfight. Going to a bullfight for the first time can come with a mixture of emotions. Naturally for most people when choosing to experience a foreign spectacle with aspects which to they are not accustomed to as part of their own socio-cultural background there is a sense of apprehension as well as intrigue.


What Is Death?Author: Etan Boritzer Type of Disaster: Grief & Loss Age Group: Age 6-11 Buy at Amazon
WHAT IS DEATH? addresses children s natural curiosity about this difficult subject. Introducing the concept of death with examples of customs and beliefs from different religions and cultures, the book also allows the reader to reflect on themes of tolerance, identity and generosity. Reality-based and using a gentle and comforting tone, WHAT IS DEATH? takes an honest approach and encourages children to embrace the positive in life.


Recent Project completed by TIMES CONSTRUCTION
The Knowledge Hub
So the existing 'Therapy Garden'
has been designed as a space to try out wheelchairs. It feels like a semi-external space and sits within a large atrium. It is glazed on all four sides – though on three sides the majority of the glazing is obscured. One side overlooks the Radiology waiting area below at the first floor level and the other 3 sides form boundaries with the main circulation corridor and adjacent clinical rooms.
What we did
The proposed scope of works was to create a raised floor with the ramp up from the door to the corridor – the other door to the adjoining therapy room was blocked off, with carpet tiles and floor boxes for the power data cables.
The works also comprised of installing all the power and data points within the floor boxes, the cable trays and the electrical cabling. We Replaced the existing lighting with new fittings and replaced the two fan coil units with four new ones.
The draining from the planters was capped off and the existing sink and associated drainage and water services were removed.
This meant we partnered and worked with Skanska Connect for the data cabling, Compco for the sprinkler system and Optyma for the adaption of the existing access system.
Was for space is to be used as knowledge Hub and library for all Trust staff who would like it to be accessible twenty-four hours a day through card access.
There is to be space for two permanent library staff to oversee the use of the space during the day – but it will not be manned during the silent hours.
There is to be space for a ‘one to one’ meeting area with a screen for privacy.
There is to be provision for some lockable storage for the library staff’s personal items, for books and iPads to be put away night.
The main provision will be kiosks to take computers/lap tops.
There is to be space for a self-service/checkout station for borrowing books.
It is to be noted that the existing ventilation limits the maximum occupancy to sixteen people and the ventilation only operates for twelve hours a day during weekdays.
The new knowledge Hub
Is now in full use by the hospital staff and has been a wonderful environment to enhance working conditions.


Ever wondered what book you want to listen when on the go?
It sometimes happens to me and more often then not, I feel happier with a good choice of a book instead of listening to the radio channel all day long everyday and the marketing complex which fuels our urge to shoot the radio with our fist. (there, I said it)
Luckily for me, Audible has a wide range of books which can tickle my fancy. Over the years, I amassed a collection in my library which I love to share my thoughts and feelings on the different books.
Some books are well known while others are a little less talked about.
Here are my top 10 books which I loved to listen to.
10- Find Another Dream by Maysoon Zayid
I Particularly liked this Audiobook because this was a refreshing story and how it was put together. Talking about her background with cerebral palsy and how she managed to get ahead of many and dared to venture where few would dare. This was a nice listen and highly recommend to watch her Ted Talk at
9- The Big Nine: How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity
by Amy Webb
8- Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek
7- The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert’s Five Rules to Lead and Succeed
by Robin Dreeke, Cameron Stauth, Joe Navarro
6- Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five by John Medina
5- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change – Stephen R. Covey
4- The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable – Nassim Nicholas Taleb
3- Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook – Thomas Cleary
2-David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants – Malcolm Gladwell
1- Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on It – Chris Voss


About The Book
Do Not Go Quietly: Real Solutions and Empowering Strategies For People Who Weren’t Born Yesterday
The book for GenXers (40 to 45), Boomers (46 to 64) and Elders (65+) who want to live more consciously, age wisely, reconnect with or recommit to their dreams, and who understand that the best is yet to come!
For Those Of Us Who Are Willing To See Aging As An Opportunity To Celebrate Life
Straight talk, valuable life strategies, practical tools and inspiring messages for the 150 million Americans who will soon be 50 years and older — and for younger people who want to know more about the road ahead and be better prepare for the world they will be soon inherit.
These are just some of the things George and Sedena Cappannelli deliver in their eminently accessible Do Not Go Quietly, A Guide To Living Consciously and Aging Wisely For People Who Weren’t Born Yesterday. (Hay House, April 2013).
George and Sedena are also co-founders of AgeNation, experts on societal, organizational and individual change; internationally known consultants and coaches, and the authors of two previous books, Say Yes To Change, 25 Keys For Making Change Work For You and Authenticity, Simple Strategies For Greater Meaning and Purpose At Work And At Home.
Luminary Jean Houston describes Do Not Go Quietly this way: “Profound, compassionate and deeply useful, this book is a guide to the genius and capacities inherent in the second half of life. It brooks no whiney nay-saying, but rather offers a repositioning of the senior in our time. Seniors become the midwives of souls, the evoctateurs of self and society.”
Following the sage advice of the legendary George Burns who once said. “Old…young, just words!” Do Not Go Quietly is infused with the Cappannelli’s inspiring theme: “We are never too old or too young to live the lives we were born to live.” They are a feisty duo who show that the third act should not be taken lying down.
Do Not Go Quietly is loaded with valuable perspectives on how to live more consciously and age wisely– and provides a host of practical and relevant recommendations on choices we can make to lead more satisfying and successful lives.
It encourages readers to take responsibility for their own lives and their own wellness by harvesting the wisdom and experience of the past and investing it in living more fully in each present moment. It also reminds us all that if we want to make our days more vital, satisfying and joy-filled, then it is time we put a pin in America’s obsession with youth and aversion to age–make right our relationship with ourselves and the world around us and reclaim our rightful place as adults and elders.
The Cappannelli’s issue an inspiring call to action, reminding those who the world calls older GenXers, Boomers and Elders that our work is not done! We have the wisdom, experience, resources and necessity to–not only help re-chart a sane and sustainable course–but to leave behind a legacy of greater hope and consciousness for those who come after.
Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, author of Age-ing To Sage-ing and the father of spiritual eldering, says: “In Do Not Go Quietly, the Cappannelli’s remind us that the road to a more conscious future passes directly through the process of harvesting the wisdom and experience of our past and participating individually and collectively in writing a new ‘third act’ for the future.”
Within the pages of Do Not Go Quietly, the reader will discover…
• How to apply the time during this gift that is our lives to harvesting the fruits of our past and turning them into gold we can invest in the present and future;
• How to live with greater mindfulness in each present moment so that we can more fully celebrate our lives, live the dreams we came here to live and heal any wounds that may encumber us and that we may, in turn, visit upon others and on our planet;
• How to chart a more harmonious, joyful and successful course for the future so that we will be able to say with pride – “We have run the course to the best of our abilities and we will leave behind a legacy of genuine value for those who come after us.”
Do Not Go Quietly is a book for….
GenXers (40 to 45), Boomers (46 to 64) and Elders (65+) who want to live more consciously, age wisely, reconnect with or recommit to their dreams, and who understand that the best is yet to come! It is also for those under 40 who want to better understand the road they will soon be traveling, the one their parents, older friends, and relatives are now on and the remarkable and complex future that awaits.


Sir John Tenniel (28 February 1820 – 25 February 1914) was an English illustrator. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for Punch in the late 19th century, including his most famous political cartoon, Dropping the Pilot, but is best remembered today for his illustrations to Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
In 1865 he illustrated the first edition of Alice in Wonderland. The first print run of 2,000 was shelved because Tenniel objected to the print quality; a new edition, released in December of the same year but carrying an 1866 date, was quickly printed and became an instant best-seller, securing Tenniel’s lasting fame in the process. His illustrations for both books have taken their place among the most famous literary illustrations ever made.


Learn about the human body with this fantastic 200 piece floor puzzle by Sassi Junior. Once you open the beautifully designed carry case you will find 200 puzzle pieces (all roughly 8cm long and 5.5cm wide), 10 special pieces and a 32-page book. While piecing the puzzle together you will learn what kind of bones make up a skeleton, how food gets digested and much more. As you can see in the above image the completed puzzle is shaped like a human and is around the size of a three-year-old – HUGE! The 32-page book has 18 chapters on lots of different topics such as The Respiratory System, The Circle of Life, Eyes, and We’re all Unique. This is a fantastic educational tool that is sure to get your children interested in how humans work.


Description The public library project which is among the mega projects underway in the City administration is carried out fast, as the problem of lack of such facilities if not curbed fast can probably result in affecting generations to come in terms of access to libraries and similar facilities. This project which is underway with the budget of around 1 billion 115,977,250 will alleviate problems related to access to library to the City’s youth and the ones that languish doing activities that
adversely affects their health and mental faculty. This library which is laid on 1.8 hectares of land accommodates 35000 users with a parking space for 113 automobiles, and also has in built state of the art ICT facilities. The Library is open to use by both local residents and members of the diplomatic community residing in Addis Ababa.


BORTH A MARITIME HISTORY: TERRY DAVIES
The purpose of this website is to gather and display material pertaining to Borth’s maritime history. Although having written two books on this subject, Borth a Seaborn Village 2004, and Borth a Maritime History 2009, I am continually receiving information with accompanying photographs; so the site is very much a work in progress. There is an expanding archive of some 500 photographs, many as yet unpublished. I would be pleased to receive any correspondence concerning family stories or memorabilia; which would be acknowledged and added to the archive. Any photographs of ships, seamen, sailing ships or steamer ship paintings with Borth connections would be of interest.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. A BRIEF HISTORY OF BORTH. SEAFARING.
A SOCIAL HISTORY OF BORTH. CAPTAIN JOHN JENKINS. REES AND JAMES MARINERS.
CAPTAIN MIKE BIRCH. CAPTAIN HERBERT. THE DANIELS. THE LLOYDS.
CAPTAIN JOHN EVANS. COMMANDER RICHARD JENKINS O.B.E. HUGH HUGHES.
CAPTAIN RICHARD JONES . JOHN DAVIES MAESTEG. CAPTAIN HUGH JONES.
THE ENOS MARINERS. CAPTAIN THOMAS WILLIAMS. THE RICHARDS MARINERS.
THE JONES MARINERS, EVERTON. THE JENKINS, ALMA PLACE. WOMEN AND THE SEA.
LEWIS MARINERS. ARTER MARINERS. EDWARDS MARINERS. HUGHES MARINERS.
THOMAS MARINERS. REES AND DAVIES MARINERS. THE JENKINS, GORDON VILLA.
DAVIES MARINERS GLOUCESTER HOUSE AND BALMORAL COTTAGE.
THE JONES, ST ALBANS. THE WILLIAMS, PICTON. CAPTAIN HORACE JONES. ELLIS MARINERS.
DAVID TINK. DAVIES, WESLEYAN PLACE. JONES, PANTEG. CAPTAIN EDWARD JOHN JONES.
MATTHEWS, LERONIA. CAPTAIN WILLIAMS, FRANCON. CAPTAIN DAVIES, BODINA.
ARAN MORRIS M.B.E. ALAN MORRIS. JAC AND GETHIN EVANS. BRIAN CLARE. STEPHEN BROWN.
COMMANDER NORRINGTON-DAVIES. GWYNDAF EVANS. JOHN CORY. TEDDY DAVIES.
CAPTAIN ELIE ROBILLIARD. DOLYBONT MARINERS. BILLY WYNNE WILLIAMS. DAVID WILLIAMS.
MICHAEL EDWARDS. MURIEL KIND. RAYMOND HUGHES. RAW-REES MARINERS.
LEN AND STEPHEN DENNETT. THE JENKINS, OTAGO. YVETTE ELLIS-CLARK. DOROTHY TOLER. CAPTAIN R. W. ROBERTS.
PHOTO GALLERY OF MARINERS


Bedford Square - Larimar
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One of the most impressive squares in London, Bedford Square was originally laid out in 1775–6 and, until World War II, the majority of its houses were inhabited by lawyers, architects, publishers and other professionals. The original of this paper was saved from a property in the square, and is of a design typical of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Bruce Haley’s book, Sunder, (published by Daylight) is a fascinating and quite poetic take on the demise of the Soviet Union and communism. I see it and am instantly drawn to the landscapes, the combination of complete environmental and industrial devastation mixed with romantic, rural landscapes and economic decay. I’ve been corresponding with Bruce Haley (see interviews here, and here) for a while and he has a fascinating take on photography that includes thoughts on landscape, politics, narrative and process.
As a younger woman, Ms. Lepkoff was a member of the Photo League, the pioneering movement of the 1930s and ’40s whose work is the focus of more than one current exhibition, including “The Radical Camera: New York’s Photo League 1936-1951,” at the Jewish Museum.
Ms. Cherry was drawn to the Photo League because the work of its members tended to avoid the soft-focused, painterly style of the day. “I was in a fantasy world when I was a dancer,” she said. “And this was reality. And so much was going on in that period. And I wanted to be part of it.”
But while she describes her younger self as a political and radical person, she doesn’t recall thinking along those lines when she was shooting. Nor does she recall any major discussion of politics in workshops. “It was a question of doing good photography and a question of how you felt about what you were shooting; what you saw in what you were shooting,” she said. “There was nothing political about it.” “It was human. It was human, and it was art.”
Robin Schwartz was looking to do something with her young daughter, Amelia. “I wasn’t that comfortable being a mom,” she recalled. “It was scary. I know cats and dogs. But I had no idea it would be this hard.” Imagine how the gibbon felt. Or the capuchin, tiger and kangaroo. And for that matter the two-faced cat. Ms. Schwartz has photographed all these animals with Amelia over the past few years, compiling a series of color portraits that are by turns funny, tender, edgy and warm. At their best, they can capture a fleeting moment between the two, revealing an ease and intimacy that is surprising.
“I’m looking for a relationship between Amelia and the animal, it’s like creating a fairy tale. I’m looking for this magical connection that may or may not be there. I want the animal in the picture to be as important as Amelia. To be an equal. To have some kind of rapport.”
Scarlett Hooft Graafland’s fantastical, but wholly realistic photographs seem like spontaneous moments conjured from a magical imagination. Salt flats are turned into carpet, bowler hats are strung across a smoke filled valley, antlers line up on a frozen lake and a spiral of white balloons floats on a lake echoing Robert Smithson’s land art piece Spiral Jetty.
These images on the verge of documenting performance art are not as spur of the moment as the Dutch photographer would have you believe – they are the result of sometimes months of Graafland immersing herself in the environments she photographs.
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Richard Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it. His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology, and have forced thousands to rethink their beliefs about life.
In his internationally best-selling, now classic, volume, The Selfish Gene, Dawkins explains how the selfish gene can also be a subtle gene. The world of the selfish gene revolves around savage competition, ruthless exploitation, and deceit, and yet, Dawkins argues, acts of apparent altruism do exist in nature. Bees, for example, will commit suicide when they sting to protect the hive, and birds will risk their lives to warn the flock of an approaching hawk.
You may know this author by his controversial title The God Delusion. A must read for any one who wants to hold their own among the religious herds pounding at the gate.
"...For a scientist who criticizes religion for its intolerance, Dawkins has written a surprisingly intolerant book, full of scorn for religion and those who believe. But Dawkins, who gave us the selfish gene, anticipates this criticism. He says it's the scientist and humanist in him that makes him hostile to religions—fundamentalist Christianity and Islam come in for the most opprobrium—that close people's minds to scientific truth, oppress women and abuse children psychologically with the notion of eternal damnation...."
From Publishers Weekly


Mawlana Muhammad Ayyub al-Nadwi draws on the classical text by Imam al-Nawawi – Manasik al-Hajj – to provide Muslims with a manual for hajj. He sets out the legal rules of hajj, as well as practical tips on how to comply with these rules. In addition, the book includes supplications from the Quran and Sunnah regarding each stage of the hajj.
Book Author: Mawlana Muhammad Ayyub al-Nadwi al-Shafi’i
Translator: Maulana Muhammad Carr & Maulana Yaqub Abdullah
Publisher: Dar al-Turath al-Islami
Date of Publication: 2014


Out With Doubt
The following videos were published by Apologetics Press in 2007 to show archaeological, scientific, prophetic, and logical evidence that reveals that the Bible is from God. Not only does the evidence support and prove God as the Bible’s author, but after analyzing the evidence with an open mind and open heart, it would be difficult for anyone to ever doubt that fact again, hence the series title, Out With Doubt.
Out With Doubt Part 4: Is the Bible God’s Word?
Out With Doubt Part 5: Predictive Prophecy and the Bible
Out With Doubt Part 6: Are there Mistakes in the Bible?


The term Proto-Renaissance, first coined by the Swiss art historian Jacob Burckhardt, denotes the period in northern Italian art from (roughly) 1150-1400. Artistic developments in this area, during these years, weren't quite Romanesque, or Gothic, but have come to be classified as precursors to the Renaissance itself. Proto-Renaissance, in Italy was a time of great social and artistic change. During the 13th and 14th centuries, Italy saw a tremendous growth of cities, the expansion of trade, a rise in the numbers and power of the middle class, and increasing humanization of religion.
The Franciscan sect, particularly, had a profound impact on artists of the time because of its emphasis on the beauty of observable nature and the concept that knowledge could be obtained through direct observation. The proximity of Rome and the Church's influence on all aspects of Italian culture, meant that Italian art was dominated by religious painting and architecture.


Tibetan Sound Healing by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
This book is an invaluable gift from the Tibetan masters to the modern world. Master Tenzing Wangyal Rinpoche has immaculately explained the ancient Tibetan wisdom of sound healing through this book and the CD attached to it. Modern science has taught us to be rational and to believe in the things that we could see and touch. Cause of disease or sickness are always attributed to external factors. Medicine, pills and injection are prescribed as an antidote to the disease. Modern science has greatly helped the humanity in providing the required medicine in healing our disease. But this healing has been limited to physical only. In the good old days, people lived healthily without the benefit of modern science and its gadgets. Our forefathers looked inside to maintain proper mental and physical health. Emphasis is laid on the internal spiritual health. This book is about healing and maintaining our health through the application of sacred sound along with the rTsa rLung [Channel and wind] exercise. The six sacred warrior syllables are: Aa, Om, Hung, Ram, dZa.These six sacred sounds are called warrior because like a warrior they can eliminate and destroy the blocks and negativities within ourselves. The practice involves meditation, and application of specific sound at the Chakras to clear the blocks and make space for positive energy. We all wish for good things and wants happiness, but we fail to make space inside for the good and happy things to come and settle. Each warrior syllables act on the specific chakra on the channel to bring positive vibration and energy. White Aa syllable at the crown chakra is associated with space; the analogy is clear desert sky. Red Om syllable at the throat chakra discovers the awareness within that space. Blue Hung syllable at the heart chakra is the union of space and awareness. Red Ram syllable represent the ripening of the positive quality. Green dZa syllable is the place of manifestation. In a nutshell, these five chakras represent: space, awareness, energy, growth and attainment.
With this practice of six warrior sound syllables along with meditation, we are assured of good internal as well as external health. With the six warrior syllables as main, the book also enumerates the five important rTsa rLung exercises to cleanse ourselves of negative emotions and replace it with positive emotion and good health. These exercises are rTsa rLung exercise of: Upward movement, life-force, fire-like, pervasive and downward movement. These exercises and meditation can also be seen as important path and method toward effective understanding and practice of dZogchen teaching. This is a simple but very valuable book to discover the space within ourselves to live healthily and positively.


Read, Analyze, Create, Publish
Note: This post was originally published at Talks With Teachers.
History is an adventure. It is a mystery to be solved. The evidence can be found in the images and words of the past. As a history teacher I love digging into the evidence and finding new insights, but for a 21st century teenager they might not be so entrancing. I’ve found the trick to getting kids to dig into both primary and secondary sources is to allow them to create something from what they’ve learned and publish their creation. Here’s how:
Give a Historical Figure a Voice
We read two opposing views of the African Colonization Society from the early 19th century. Students found online images of Richard Allen and James Madison, the authors. Then ChatterPix helped them make those images come to life. They used their own words and voices to explain the views from their primary source. The resulting videos were shared with the class and published on their blogs.
Create an eQuilt
The role of women in the Civil War is often overlooked. Luckily, the New York Times has published a series entitled DISUNION as part of their Opinionator in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the conflict. Small groups of 2-3 students read some of these articles and created images representing the contributions of women from both the Union and Confederacy. They used apps like Paper and Educreations. When they finished they shared their work collaboratively using Padlet. Along with their symbolic collages, they chose quotes from the article to demonstrate analysis. The result is what I like to call an eQuilt and it generated great discussion.
Animate the Documents
Gettysburg is the well-known turning point battle of the Civil War. The DBQ Project has put together a fantastic document based question that asks students why this is true. Groups of students examined letters, statistics, maps and the Gettysburg Address to find out. The result of their document analysis this time was an animated movie trailer style video using Animoto. Then we played them in class and talked about what their movies represented. Here are examples of student videos based on statistics and the Gettysburg Address.
Of course, analyzing nonfiction and writing
essays is an important part of developing students’ literacy and communication
skills, but there are many ways for students to communicate their learning. All
of these options allow kids to create something that can be shared with the
world. They can be posted on social
media or pulled up on tablet and laptop screens at home so the discussion
doesn’t end when the bell rings at the end of class. Let students create and publish their ideas
with digital products and you’ll be amazed at how engaged they will be with the
words on the page.
|Click here to see Morgan's Animoto.
|Click here to see Andrew's Animoto.