We compiled all the bhajans and mantras that we sang over the years in the Shiva Sai Mandir in Penukonda in a songbook. In that bhajan book each song has a number. You know that from our concerts.
Here you can find bhajan recordings from my concerts - nicely sorted just as in the bhajan book. You can get the bhajan book in the Sri Kaleshwar Publishing online-shop. If you want to dive deeper into the bhajan topic, check out our Bhajan Board. There you can find lots of recordings, videos, tutorials and much more.


E-Books are books that you can download over the internet as they are an “Virtual Book” This is the easy and modern way to learn the Tarot. Over the years of teaching tarot I have found the quick and easy way to understand and the cards. This book has everything from the individual card meanings to layouts and much more.
As a resource for learning to read tarot and understanding the symbols and layouts,I recommend my “Learning to Read the Tarot E Book.” The downloaded Format is PDF. (Coming Soon- This product is not at available at present)


Published February 1, 1968
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DONALD SILVERSTEIN BIOGRAPHY
Donald Silverstein was born in 1932 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In 1938, his family moved to Detroit, where Silverstein later attended the Society of Arts and Crafts. After graduating in 1949, he worked as an illustrator at the Allied Artists art studio. In 1951 and 1952 he won the Michigan State Award.
In 1952, Silverstein was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Alaska during the Korean War. After his discharge in 1954, he continued working as an illustrator, first at the New Center Studios and then, at MDM Studios, both in Detroit. He was awarded a prize in the Exhibition for Michigan Artists in 1960 and in 1962, he moved to London, for two years. In 1964, he settled in New York City, where he worked for various publishers and advertising agencies. In 1967, his illustrated poster “The Viking” won the Award of Excellence, given by the Society of Illustrators New York.
In 1968, Silverstein traveled extensively, from New York to the Pan Pacific Rim, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Borneo, Australia and the Fiji Islands. The following year, he moved to Carefree Arizona, where he met his future wife Sakiko, a fashion designer. The couple married in 1970 and moved to Los Angeles in 1972 for 6 months. In 1974, Silverstein’s illustration of “The ABC Dog Show,”published by Bowma, California, won The Best Children’s Illustration of the Year, a West Coast Illustration Award. Later that year, he and Sakiko moved back to New York.
In 1982, the couple moved to Chiba, Japan, where Donald Silverstein continued to work as an illustrator for publishers in Tokyo. In addition, he began to focus more on painting and his works were exhibited in various solo exhibitions. In 1992, the Silversteins moved to Port Said, Egypt, for 6 months before settling in Riverdale, New York in 1993. The following year Donald Silverstein’s health began to decrease. After being hospitalized, he and Sakiko moved back to Manhattan in 1998, where Donald Silverstein died in 2004.
1950, 1951 and 1960: Michigan Artist Show, sponsored by The Detroit Institute of Arts
1983: International Artists Exhibition, at Mitsubishi Gallery in Tokyo
1984, 1985 and 1987: Exposition France-Japan Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Grand Palais, Paris, France
1984: 1985 and 1987: Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tokyo
1989: Donald Silverstein, Aki-Ex Gallery, Tokyo
1992: Donald Silverstein, Shirota Gallery, Tokyo
2003: Donald Silverstein, Tenri Cultural Center, New York, NY


Mr.Nalin Singh ( Life Coach & Corporate Strategy Mentor)
Mr. Nalin Singh has experienced a fascinating life as a top global corporate executive as well as an entrepreneur and a film maker in a career of over 25 years. He is also the author of several books, "Reboot to Reconquer: Navigating the Afternoon Of Life" was a bestseller in its category in 2015 and dealt with ways of coping with mid life crisis.
He is a life coach and a business strategy mentor to CEO's, boards of corporations, celebrities and entrepreneurs. His latest bestselling book "Get Funded Now" deals with the brutal world of funding and guides Entrepreneurs on navigating the funding process successfully.


PharmaBro: An American Douchical
Book & Lyrics by Lauren Gundrum Music & Additional Lyrics by Joel Esher
"It had me every step of the way... I have to recommend it." Peter Filichia, Broadway Radio Podcast
PharmaBro: An American Douchical! is a story about corporate greed, the American Dream gone wrong, and what happens when you try to f*** with a certain hip-hop group and their pal Bill Murray.
When evil “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli raised the price of Daraprim 5000%, he became one of America’s real-life villains. Then, he did the unthinkable: purchased, hoarded, and threatened to destroy a one-of-a-kind hip-hop album that the world had been anticipating for years. Watch Martin Shkreli get what’s coming to him in “the musical heist you never knew you wanted but would DEFINITELY go see” (Yahoo Music).
Full of hoverboards, hauntings, and fake news, this “wacky and often wonderful new musical” (New York Theatre Review) has all the right ingredients for a ridiculous night of musical comedy.
PharmaBro features a cast of 6 with a flexible ensemble size.
PharmaBro premiered Off-Broadway with a 6-week, limited-engagement run at The Players Theatre in May and June, 2017. PharmaBro received its world premier as part of the 2016 Midtown International Theatre Festival and won two MITF Awards for Most Commercially Successful Production and Best Leading Actress. It was nominated for four additional awards, including Outstanding Playwright, Best Leading Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Lighting Design.
"The musical heist you never knew you wanted but would DEFINITELY go see." -- Yahoo Music
A "wacky and often wonderful new musical...infectious energy ensures that no doubt this play deserves a long and healthy future." -- Lisa Huberman, New York Theatre Review
"As much as PharmaBro...is a statement on corporate greed (and also a particularly timely satire, the likes of which are increasingly popular in the age of Donald Trump), it is also the posing of a question: What, at the core, is the American Dream?" -- Amy X. Wang, Quartz
"It had me every step of the way... I have to recommend it." -- Peter Filichia, Broadway Radio Podcast
PharmaBro has been covered by CNBC, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, The NY Post, The NY Times, and The Financial Times, among others. pharmabromusical.com/press
More information, including information on investing and licensing, available at pharmabromusical.com


A positive, practical guide for men who lead teams that include women. Here are the answers you need for dealing with:
With this book, spiced with real-world examples, you won't need a female advisor, you will have the answers yourself. Properly led, women bring talent to your team. They are an asset, not a liability. With Women on Your Team as your resource, you will quickly understand how to set and enforce standards for women and fully integrate them into your winning team.
NOTE: Copies of Women on Your Team were provided to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade leadership by Mentor Military, prior to the integration of women students into Ranger School. Congratulations to the brigade leaders, instructors, and to the men and women students on their outstanding success with gender integrated Ranger training.


“And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” Genesis 3:8-10 KJV.
“Eve had thought herself capable of deciding between right and wrong. The flattering hope of entering a higher state of knowledge had led her to think that the serpent was her especial friend, possessing a great interest in her welfare. Had she sought her husband, and they had related to their Maker the words of the serpent, they would have been delivered at once from his artful temptation.
God instructed our first parents in regard to the tree of knowledge, and they were fully informed relative to the fall of Satan, and the danger of listening to his suggestions. He did not deprive them of the power of eating the forbidden fruit. He left them as free moral agents to believe his word, obey his commandments and live, or believe the tempter, disobey and perish. They both ate, and the great wisdom they obtained was the knowledge of sin, and a sense of guilt. The covering of light about them soon disappeared, and under a sense of guilt, and loss of their divine covering, a shivering seized them, and they tried to cover their exposed forms. The Lord would not have them investigate the fruit of the tree of knowledge, for then they would be exposed to Satan masked. He knew that they would be perfectly safe if they touched not the fruit.
Our first parents chose to believe the words, as they thought, of a serpent; yet he had given them no tokens of his love. He had done nothing for their happiness and benefit; while God had given them everything that was good for food, and pleasant to the sight. Everywhere the eye might rest was abundance and beauty; yet Eve was deceived by the serpent, to think that there was something withheld which would make them wise, even as God. Instead of believing and confiding in God, she basely distrusted his goodness, and cherished the words of Satan.
After Adam’s transgression he at first imagined that he felt the rising to a new and higher existence. But soon the thought of his transgression terrified him. The air that had been of a mild and even temperature, seemed to chill them. The guilty pair had a sense of sin. They felt a dread of the future, a sense of want, a nakedness of soul. The sweet love, and peace, and happy, contented bliss, seemed removed from them, and in its place a want of something came over them that they never experienced before. They then for the first turned their attention to the external. They had not been clothed, but were draped in light as were the heavenly angels. This light which had enshrouded them departed. To relieve the sense of lack and nakedness which they realized, their attention was directed to seek a covering for their forms; for how could they meet the eye of God and angels unclothed?
Their crime is now before them in its true light. Their transgression of God’s express command assumes a clearer character. Adam censured Eve’s folly in leaving his side, and being deceived by the serpent. They both flattered themselves that God, who had given them everything to make them happy, might yet excuse their disobedience, because of his great love to them, and that their punishment would not be so dreadful, after all.
Satan exulted in his success. He had now tempted the woman to distrust God, to question his wisdom, and to seek to penetrate his all-wise plans. And through her he had also caused the overthrow of Adam, who, in consequence of his love for Eve, disobeyed the command of God, and fell with her.
The news of man’s fall spread through Heaven—every harp was hushed. The angels cast their crowns from their heads in sorrow. All Heaven was in agitation. The angels were grieved at the base ingratitude of man, in return for the rich bounties God had provided. A council was held to decide what must be done with the guilty pair. The angels feared that they would put forth the hand, and eat of the tree of life, and thus perpetuate a life of sin.
The Lord visited Adam and Eve, and made known to them the consequence of their disobedience. As they hear God’s majestic approach, they seek to hide themselves from his inspection, whom they delighted, while in their innocence and holiness, to meet. ‘And the Lord God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, and I hid myself. And he said, Who told thee that thou wast naked? Hast thou eaten of the tree whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat?’ This question was asked by the Lord, not because he needed information, but for the conviction of the guilty pair. How didst thou become ashamed and fearful? Adam acknowledged his transgression, not because he was penitent for his great disobedience, but to cast reflection upon God. ‘The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat.’ The woman was then addressed: ‘What is this that thou hast done?’ Eve answered, ‘The serpent beguiled me, and I did eat.’ The Lord then addressed the serpent:’ Because thou has done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field: upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life.’ As the serpent had been exalted above the beasts of the field, he should be degraded beneath them all, and be detested by man, inasmuch as he was the medium through which Satan acted. ‘And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it, cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field. In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread till thou return unto the ground.’
God cursed the ground because of their sin in eating of the tree of knowledge, and declared, ‘In sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.’ He had apportioned them the good, but withheld the evil. Now God declares that they shall eat of it, that is, they should be acquainted with evil all the days of their life.
The race from that time forward was to be afflicted by Satan’s temptations. A life of perpetual toil and anxiety was appointed unto Adam, instead of the happy, cheerful labor he had hitherto enjoyed. They should be subject to disappointment, grief and pain, and finally come to dissolution. They were made of the dust of the earth, and unto dust should they return.
They were informed that they would have to lose their Eden home. They had yielded to Satan’s deception and believed the word of Satan, that God would lie. By their transgression they had opened a way for Satan to gain access to them more readily, and it was not safe for them to remain in the garden of Eden, lest in their state of sin, they gain access to the tree of life, and perpetuate a life of sin. They entreated to be permitted to remain, although they acknowledged that they had forfeited all right to blissful Eden. They promised that they would in the future yield to God implicit obedience. They were informed that in their fall from innocence to guilt, they gained no strength but great weakness. They had not preserved their integrity while they were in a state of holy, happy innocence, and they would have far less strength to remain true and loyal in a state of conscious guilt. They were filled with keenest anguish and remorse. They now realized that the penalty of sin was death.
Angels were commissioned to immediately guard the way of the tree of life. It was Satan’s studied plan that Adam and Eve should disobey God, receive his frown, and then partake of the tree of life, that they might perpetuate a life of sin. But holy angels were sent to debar their way to the tree of life. Around these angels flashed beams of light on every side, which had the appearance of glittering swords.” EGW, SOP, Vol 1, 1870, pp. 40-44.
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For over twenty years, I have been treating women with hormonal problems. During this time, it became evident that women were not the only gender experiencing hormonal and psychological changes - the men in their lives were, too! In conducting my own search for useful reading material to recommend to my patients and their mates, I realized there was a severe lack of literature available on the topic of andropause (male menopause) -- what I call Double Menopause.
While lecturing throughout the country and writing bits and pieces of useful advice for my patients and their mates, I began to formulate the concept for what would become the first book to explore the recently researched and verified phenomenon of simultaneous female and male menopauses. Though there are many books about menopause, most are written as resources solely for women. They totally neglect the subject of male midlife transition, or andropause. My patients convinced me that there was a true need for a book on andropause, and the concept for Double Menopause: What to Do When Both You and Your Mate Go Through Hormonal Changes Together was born.
Using my own extensive research and clinical experience, Double Menopause addresses the emotional and psychological reactions, as well as the physiological changes mates may experience. Even the most solid relationship can crumble under the weight of hormonal change. However, to identify the signs and symptoms of Double Menopause, couples can easily follow the practical and compassionate survival guide my book offers. This book will aid couples as they work through the hormone-driven conflicts in their relationships, and help them renew their commitment and passion for one another.
"Nancy Cetel, M.D. authors books that compassionately and truthfully address men and women of all ages. An expert in reproductive endocrinology, she brings the latest knowledge from the amazing world of hormones, sharing insights and understanding from microscopic molecules to the social and mental processes that control our behavior. She clearly and eloquently addresses the time of life that impacts women and men and their relationships when they are at their most vulnerable stage ....mid-life. Providing life enhancing information, illuminated by revealing real life examples, her books are must reads for all who desire a joyful and mindful healthy and balanced life, for themselves and their loved ones."
Jack Canfield, Coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series and The Success Principles


Welcome to Chester DFAS
We meet during the lecture season from September to
on the third Tuesday of each month at 11am or 2pm
at Chester Zoo Lecture Theatre, Upton-by-Chester.
Doors open at 10.15am for the morning session
and 1.15pm for the afternoon session.
Tea and Coffee are available before the start of the lecture.
Mediaeval Books of Hours
Lecturer: Christopher de Hamel
Books of Hours are medieval prayer books for the laity, usually beautifully illuminated with pictures of religious and secular scenes. The lecture looks at what is contained in such manuscripts how we can date and localise them, and how they were actually made.
Tuesday 16 February 2016
Study day at Grosvenor Museum
New York, New York
Click here to see the upcoming programme of lectures and events
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latest edition of Fine Lines


Griffith Review 75: Learning Curves
Education never ends, as Sherlock Holmes once told Watson – but where does it begin? And how many different paths can we take on the journey to knowledge?
This edition of Griffith Review explores the breadth of our educational experiences – from preschool to postgrad, from private to public, and from sandstone to the school of life. Australia is one of the most educated countries in the world, but not every Australian has access to a world-class education. With an increasingly segregated school system and a tertiary sector that’s facing an uncertain financial and philosophical future in a new informational age, we’ve reached a pedagogical crossroads. What are the paradigm shifts that we need now, and how do we get there from here?
Why does Australia still believe in the myth of meritocracy? What does a good education look like today? What is the role of knowledge institutions in a global informational age? What can the mainstream adopt and adapt from new and alternative forms of teaching and learning? How do we bring joy back to classrooms? And how can we better value repositories of Indigenous knowledge that long predate Australia’s colonisation – across all Australian subjects and disciplines?
Griffith Review 75 explores what can we learn about learning. We’re looking for new work that responds to the theme in the form of essays, reportage, creative non-fiction, fiction, memoir and visual essays.
**PLEASE NOTE: We will be doing a separate call-out for poetry submissions, opening 1 October**
Full submissions only – no pitches, please.
Submissions close: 11.59 pm AEST, 31 August 2021
Publication date: February 2022
Griffith Review 74: Escape Routes
Sometimes, we all need to get away...
Griffith Review 74: Escape Routes plots the course of our daydreams, our transformations and our jailbreaks. It takes us across borders and through open minds to places once out of reach. As restrictions lift and confines ease, it lights out for the territory, heading over the horizon to access new worlds.
Where are we now, and where do we want to be tomorrow? And who do we want to be when we get there? As another testing year comes to an end, this edition celebrates what might come next – and we're looking for poetry that responds loosely to the theme.
You can submit up to four individual poems, each no longer than two pages.
Submissions close: 11.59 pm AEST, 8 August 2021
Publication date: November 2021


Some of the postmodern enemies of the Baptist Christians can be identified at www.freebooks.com.
There are three theology books that need to be answered by Bible believing Baptists. They are pictured above.
All three of these books were written in the early to mid-1980ís at the beginning of the conservative rush of the right wing. They reflected a shift in theological thought in
The books (and others like them) are available at www.freebooks.com.
They were never answered. These works formed a base for the writings of Benjamin Hart, John Whitehead, Gary DeMarr, Andrew Sandlin, D. James Kennedy and David Barton. The authors included in the above are for the most part catholic Reformed Presbyterians and all are powerful among Baptist Christian schools and home schoolers.
The authors of the articles in these books include: James B. Jordan, Pat Robertson, Gary North, R. J. Rushdoony (their undisputed leader), Craig Bulkley, John Whitehead, Ray Sutton, Peter Lillback, Francis Schaffer, T. Robert Ingram, Joseph C. Morecraft, and even the founder of the American militia movement, Larry Pratt.
These men have a couple of things in common: for the most part, they deny the imminent return of Jesus (as loyal postmillennialists) and they believe Baptist theology and principles to be SECULAR HUMANISM. Yes, believe it or not. Read for yourself. You can download their opinions at www.freebooks.com.Since the 80ís, Rushdoony and Schaffer have died. Sandlin and Whitehead have distanced himself from the reconstructionists. Gary North made a buffoon out of himself during Y2K and is now hiding out at lewrockwell.com. Rushdoony and Schaeffer (posthumously), DeMarr, Sandlin, Kennedy and Barton need to be challenged.
Submit an article


A documentary about Jewish peace activists whom share a common goal: to achieve peace in the Middle East and end the Israeli Occupation.
Vibeke Lokkeberg’s "Tears of Gaza" is a powerful and emotionally devastating record of the impact of the 2008 - 2009 bombing of Gaza by the Israeli military, as caught by Palestinians.
The film shows how the occupation affects everyday life in Palestine. Leila does not fit the widespread western stereotype of Arab women. She yearns for a daily life free from oppression and violence..
The first film about Gaza made by Palestinians living the reality of Israel's siege and blockade of this tiny enclave.


Herbert H. Taylor
was a genuine person, gentle and caring; Herb changed the way many thought about some of the central issues of his time and was liked by all who met him.
He was loved and will be missed...
"We're all of us alone: without a few, close loved ones
life is a bitter journey. But even with that few, we're all alone: it's the
nature of the trip. For a few minutes or seconds each day, it's good
to lean into that aloneness, and be grateful for it, and to recognize
that only a lonely journey can lead to the Union with Total Consciousness
that everyone longs for, whether they know it or not."
Behold, I send my messenger to prepare the way before me, and
whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. ... But who can endure the
day of his coming, and who can stand when he appears? For he is like a
This time a poem by HTC


B2C Website & Digital Copy
In founding Coucou Brooklyn, Léa and Marianne Perret envisioned a French language school that quadruples as a library, study space, and lively Brooklyn, NYC community.
In addition to capturing the joyful and decidedly French voices of Coucou’s two jet setting founders, our copywriters needed craft a persuasive, no-nonsense business plan.
For the Coucou website, our copywriters:
- Made clever, relevant, and helpful references to Francophile celebrities to illustrate the various class levels.
- Differentiated the Coucou website from that of its competitors with clear copy and uncluttered web space.
- Drizzled French culture, sophisticated yet unfussy learning, and Parisian cool throughout, making a visit to the Coucou classroom all but irresistible.
The web copy and the business plan make a powerful pairing. Where the website delights and beguiles, the business plan is packed with carefully researched evidence. The client was thrilled with both.
Coucou Brooklyn is a French language school based on intimate, culturally savvy, native-taught French classes.
We’re also a community, allowing students to meet and converse with fellow francophiles over a cup of coffee, browse our library, attend film screenings, etc in a relaxed, comfortable environment.
What the Client Said
MarketSmiths wrote the copy for our website, which everyone loves. We keep getting compliments on it (specifically on the videos of celebrities speaking French to indicate class level… this has made people laugh)! MarketSmiths also helped with our Business Plan, which has also worked out really well. We’ve been very happy with what MarketSmiths provided us and have certainly seen a growth in our business since using their services. We’d definitely recommend MarketSmiths to anyone who is looking for reliable, effective copywriting services.”
-Marianne Perret, Coucou Brooklyn


by Ainslie Stewart
—Tom Gallant”A powerful debut novel melding passion with lyricism, Ainslie Stewart’s THE ENTANGLING intertwines the lives of 18th century settler Susannah with 21st century widow Ellie in a mystical tale of love, malice, betrayal and forgiveness.”
— Pamela Callow, author of DAMAGED and INDEFENSIBLE.
“Bordering on that supernatural feel of celtic lore, Ainslie Stewart pushes the boundaries of our thinking by entwining the ‘centuries-old’ voice of Susannah, into that of her descendent, Ellie. This is a wonderfully crafted, debut story by a very promising writer.”
— Donna Morrissey
Set in both present day and eighteenth-century Nova Scotia, Entangled is the story of two women living in the same home—centuries apart—each enchanted by the same mysterious tree that grows on their land across time.
When Ellie MacCallister abandons her life in Toronto following her husband’s sudden death, she flees to her summer home in Nova Scotia expecting to return to a safe place of healing. At least it felt safe when she spent her childhood summers there with her grandmother. Now, alone and confronted by her grief, she is more haunted than ever by the memory of her husband, and her suspicions around the way he lived and died. Disturbing visions and rumours of an age old faerie tree on her land do little to restore Ellie’s peace of mind. Ultimately, she must choose to face her deepest fears to accept a truth that also offers her greatest healing.
Two hundred years earlier, Susannah Fraser and her new husband escape England’s rigid class structure by immigrating to the New World. Bereft of her family and the life of privilege she left behind, Susannah finds comfort in the home she and her husband build together, in a mysterious healer living in the woods nearby, and in an enchanting tree that grows on the crest of their new property – reputed to be a faerie tree by the locals. Susannah’s newfound abilities in healing and the second sight begin to arouse suspicions among her neighbours and before long, she is accused of sorcery. Her strength of spirit is put to the test by the sudden disappearance of her husband. Ultimately, Susannah discovers a secret which unearths her final gift of healing – one that will survive centuries to mend the heart of a woman in another time.


Adult Classes offered..
Adult English – Thursdays 8:15-9:15am
Computer Lab – Mondays & Thursdays 9:15-10:15am
International Book Club – Mondays 8:15-9:15am
Creating a Learning Environment: Thursday November 12th 9:00-10am
Classes will run the rest of the school year. We will not have classes from 12/14-1/11 due to the Holiday breaks.


When the first Castlevania: Lords of Shadow was released in 2010, one element that was persistently praised was the stunning visual design. MercurySteam used a superb mix of stunning aesthetics with incredibly powerful technology to take the themes and atmosphere from the classic games and, for the first time, accurately translate them in a 3D world. A limited edition of the first game hinted at some of the beautiful concept artwork that went in to the development, but the very limited sample did little to satisfy, and much like the vampiric antagonist of the series, left us with a ferocious craving to consume more of these stunning images.
It’s for this reason that the The Art of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow by Titan Books is such a very welcome addition to the bookshelf. With artwork collected from both games in this series as well as the spin-off 3DS title, recently re-released in HD, Lords of Shadow: Mirror of Fate. The entire art book is beautifully presented and is printed to a very high standard, so you can feel secure that you are consuming the images in a medium befitting of their artistry. One aspect of note is that the book does not order its chapters by each game; rather it mixes the concepts of the games together by relevance. For this reason I would highly recommend that anybody especially concerned about spoilers, take the time to play the games before perusing the pages of this book, or for that matter, much more of this review.
A very welcome aspect, which is not commonly found in art books, is the rather lengthy introduction, which includes 5 pages of text plus the foreword that delves into the origins of the reboot. It explains in far more detail than is commonly given, how the developers were offered the opportunity to work on the franchise, and how many of their ideas formed to create the final product. It’s clear from the way much of this text is written that a great amount of passion has gone in to these elements of the book. It is incredibly interesting to learn just how Capcom went about handing over the reins of such a valuable and beloved series, and how certain aspects of the series came to fruition. This detail and explanation continues into the book, as every chapter contains an introductory text sharing thoughts and inspirations on the art in question, as well as many of the individual pages going in to a good amount of depth discussing the concepts and themes that the artists incorporate into their designs.
One aspect touched upon is the new focus on heavily developed characters to allow for a much more immersive, character-driven plot than is traditionally expected of a Castlevania game, and this comes across in much of the character designs. Each of the Belmont family share a very distinct similarity that truly makes them feel as though each character is a direct descendant of Gabriel; from similarities in their silhouettes to recognisable facial features and physicality. Despite this, each character is given their own unique aspects that defines them as an individual, and solidifies specific character traits purely through visual design.


Lawrence and Music
Music played a very important part in the life of author D.H.Lawrence. He loved to get a group of family and friends together and lead them in singing folk songs, ballads, hymns, choruses and operatic excerpts.
An enthusiastic concert-goer, he had a natural ear for music together with a “photographic memory” for it - often demonstrated when he taught “parts” from memory to his singing friends.
There are many musical references in his writings.


Many organisations are urgently needing to put a Digital Archives Strategy in place to guide and aid their engagement with the digital world and so enjoy its benefits while avoiding its pitfalls. Africa Media Online is well placed to produce such a strategy, not just on the basis of the broad research we have conducted on best practices around the world, but also on the basis of very real hands on experience in accomplishing what you are wanting to achieve. Knowing why you are engaging with the digital world is the first question in establishing a sound digital archives strategy. The other questions of what, how, who, where and when emerge from that primary question. In our consulting work we cover the entire spectrum from establishing a digital strategy, through digital capture and preservation to enabling secure access for your target audience.
The Digital Archives Strategy forms a part of the consulting process in the Digital Trade Route offered by Africa Media Online.
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Blackpool Council is launching a unique initiative during Global Entrepreneurship Week to help local residents who are considering starting their own business.
Get Started in conjunction with Blackpool Libraries are providing an opportunity for start-ups to explore their business idea online using the library facilities, as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, which runs from Monday 14 November to Sunday 20 November.
Held in libraries across the town, potential business owners can research their ideas and explore their potential during drop-in sessions.
Help will also be on hand for those that would like to talk through their business proposals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The drop-in sessions will be held from 1-3pm at Central Library and 2-4pm at Moor Park Library on Tuesday 15 November, between 2-4pm at Palatine Library on Wednesday 16 November, from 1-3pm at Revoe Library and 2-4pm at Anchorsholme Library on Thursday 17 November, and 2-4pm at Layton Library on Friday 18 November.
The Get Started service, based at the Enterprise Centre, is now in its tenth year and has assisted over 1,000 businesses to start trading.
Whether you are someone that has an interest in crafts and fancy selling your work online or have practical skills such as building or carpentry and can offer a handyman service, the Get Started message has always been that anyone can start a business. All you need is an idea, an opportunity, and the will to make it happen.
Debbie Leech, a fully qualified massage therapist, said: “Get Started gave me the confidence to start a business and with some initiative and forward thinking, and support from my family, I am now the proud owner of my own therapy salon.
“Get Started have supported me from day one and recently assisted with training on how to gain online and social media presence. It makes such a difference when you are a sole trader to know someone is there for you.
Aaron Dickinson, gardener, said: “I wasn’t sure where to start and contacted the Get Started team for guidance.
“They were a great help with getting everything ready, planning how it would work and making sure I understood about self-employment. The council also supported me to access funding from the Start-Up Loan company – this allowed me to invest in professional equipment.”
For more information please ring 01253477147 or visit http://www.blackpoolunlimited.com


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The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Orange have access to a diocese-wide online lending library. The library, which contains approximately 10,000 titles, allows students at any of the diocesan Catholic Schools to check out eBooks for reading and study. Sharing such a large collection of books across all schools permits equal access to digital learning materials to every student in the Diocese of Orange. This library is but one example of what sets schools in the Diocese of Orange apart from other schools. The Diocese of Orange digital lending library is proudly funded through generous donations from the Orange Catholic Foundation
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The idea for the History Project began at the time of the 2013 Semi Annual Meeting. Material for the skit presented at that meeting came from the booklet, “A History of Christ Church Episcopal” published in 1979. This written history covers the early years of the parish. Now we need to “catch up” with the years between 1980 to the present time. That’s 36 years for us to cover in the History Project. The last nine years are covered pretty well by materials on file and in our own memories. Putting them into written form for “A History of Christ Church – Part II” can be done fairly easily. Gathering information from 1980-2006 has required looking for old files and records, talking with those who were here at the time for their recollections of events and activities, pictures, names and any memorabilia that they might still have.
A small group has begun the process meeting on Mondays at 10 am. We need pictures, bulletins, newsletters, anecdotes about activities, events and parishioners no longer here as well as any insights from others of the years from 1980 to 2015. Volunteers are very welcome to help those of us who have started this job of updating our written history.
Many thanks to the following members of the team: Ann Brown, Betty Hadfield, Bill Hendricks, Toney Hopkins, Bob Lawton, Marge Marion (Emeritus), Sheila Moss-White, Jane Romer.


History of the the Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA)
The Filipino American Community of Los Angeles (FACLA) was established in April 26, 1945. It is the oldest non-profit organization in the United States.
The history of FACLA is colorful and is deeply ingrained in the interesting century old history of the Filipino American community in the United States.
It is etched and embroiled in its sixty eight (68) year turbulent history from the American “benevolent assimilation” of the Philippines during the turn of the century to its independence as a nation and its birth pains as a young republic.
It also experienced the nightmare of a dynastic dictatorship and again as it rebirth into democracy and progress for the last 30 years.
A. From Inception to Growth
FACLA started as a half-way house for Filipino farm workers who settled in Los Angeles to work as seasonal workers in different states from as far north as Alaska and as far west as Missouri and Illinois.
A halfway house is a shelter where people who have no work and place to stay can stay for a definite period of time. Until they can find a place to stay and work that can sustain them. That halfway house is where the FACLA facility is located until today.
The halfway house was bought and maintained by the Filipino farm-workers for their community on Temple St. more than a mile west of downtown Los Angeles. It is still the site where the building was erected in 1965.
According to accounts, a group of Filipinos fresh from their voyage from the Philippines who started in San Pedro started this worthwhile project in Los Angeles. San Pedro was the home of the first Japanese American community.
San Pedro was the main seaport of Los Angeles. It was also the home base of the US Asiatic fleet until 1930’s when the US Navy decided to build another naval base in San Diego and eventually shifted the fleet to its forward base in Hawaii in 1939.
The first recorded arrival of the Filipinos was on 1906 when several Ilocano farm workers were hired by a Hawaiian plantation as sugarcane workers at the sugar plantation. From there they trickled to the mainland to go to the farms in California and nearby states as far as Alaska. They worked as workers in the canaries and fishermen in the fishing fleets in Alaska. They were called as “Alaskeros”.
The newly arrived Filipinos who will be employed as seasonal farm workers formed their own community in San Pedro-Wilmington area. Many of them are still there until today. Later some of them who moved decided to build another community inland in Los Angeles in the late 1920’s
The halfway house was maintained through the contributions of farm workers from different regions and showed their unity to fend for themselves because they do not have relatives in this foreign country. This became their temporary shelter, home away from home, and their hangout. meeting place and rendezvous area.
For the predominantly “bachelor society” because the United States forbid inter-racial marriages due to the Anti-Miscegenation Acts and the highly mobile nature of Filipino farm workers during pre-World War II, Filipinos just stayed in the enclave called “ Little Manila” which is now known as “Little Tokyo.” District of the present day Los Angeles.
B. Post World War II
After the war, when the growing Filipino population settled in the United States, many Filipino soldiers returning from the war made Los Angeles their home. Many of them joined the US Army and brought home Filipina fiancés also called “The war brides” to settle in the United States
By this time, the “Little Manila” extended into the premises around Bunker Hill and its environs now known as the 101 Freeway. This area extends up to Beaudry Street and 6th Street to the west.
On the closing stages of World War II , on April 25, 1945,A Filipina named Petra Hernandez, and three Filipinos; Jose A. Reyes, B.G. Aquino and Alex g. Velasco, all residents of Los Angeles established the Filipino Community of Los Angeles (FCLA) as a non-profit organization and made it the oldest existing non-profit organization in California and the United States;
When the 1963 Immigration reform act was enacted, more than 300,000 API’s predominantly Filipino professionals emigrated to the United States. LA became one of the growth areas for newly arrived Filipinos and the embryo of a thriving Filipino -American community began in earnest. In the Philippines this was called “The Brain Drain” because the best or the cream of the cream of the Filipino upper and middle class decided to emigrate to the United States.
From 1945 until 1963, FACLA grew from two halfway houses into growing facilities. They were able to add a big annex with a social hall and planned to build a cultural center. This became that became a reality in 1965 when a modest one-story building with a social hall was built.
It was named as the Filipino American Cultural Center. Basically a center for Filipino American Cultural identity.
C. Golden Years
After the post war years, when “Little Manila” was virtually dissolved by the creation of a downtown Civic Centers and the government infrastructures were built in Los Angeles, the Filipinos were forced to relocate to what is known as the Temple-Beverly Corridor from the early 1950’s to the 1960’s.
FACLA spearhead the Filipino community celebrations of American holidays like the July 4th Parade in Los Angeles every 4th of July, America’s Independence Day. Usually FACLA holds a motorcade from a known hotel to City Hall as a form of commemoration. It only stopped when the Philippine Independence Day was transferred to june 12 by virtue of a law passed in 1962.
In 1975, when the Alameda Economic Corridor suffered a slump due to the end of the Vietnam War and the last of the Filipino Enclaves in Bunker Hill was forcibly closed to give way to modern housing and the building of new establishment along the Figueroa Corridor and the 101 Freeway. Filipinos moved Westward to the Temple –Beverly corridor.
Filipinos who arrived during the late 60’s acquired homes in the Temple area which was later called “Philippine Town”. They and the Latinos replaced the majority African American community mostly wrkers from the Alemeda Corrdior that left after the economic recession of 1975.
FACLA’s building was built in 1965 became one of the fixtures and a symbol of a thriving Filipino-American community in “P-Town.” It was called the golden years of FACLA because the Filipino community was active, thriving and united in its activities.
D. Martial Law and Post Martial Law Years
The declaration of martial law by Dictator Marcos greatly divided the Filipino American community especially FACLA. There were groups who supported the status quo and Marcos while there were others who favored democracy and were anti-Marcos during the 14 years of the dictatorship in the Philippines. FACLA became a battleground in the intramurals of these groups.
“It depends what group is in control of FACLA. When the group is pro-Marcos, we were not allowed inside FACLA. When the group is pro-Democracy, we can hold our activities in FACLA.” That is how Prof. Ojeda-Kimbrough define those trying times from 1972-1986.
There was a time when the pro-democracy icon Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. made his final speech in FACLA before he went back to the Philippines. This was one of defining moment in the history of FACLA.
Mrs. Remedios Geaga, president of FACLA was awarded for his contributions for democracy by no other than the President Cory Aquino after the EDSA Revolution for her anti Marcos advocacy. To the present she is the only FACLA president to be awarded by the Philippine government for her advocacy.
Despite all the controversies, FACLA has its colorful 68 years history and its achievements. Until today, that facility is known as FACLA.
This is the only building in Los Angeles that displays the Filipino and American Flag side by side, a landmark that FACLA is well known.
Today FACLA embarked on new capital development project to improve its 45-year-old facilities. We hope the public will support these FACLA endeavors for FACLA is for Filipinos and will always serve the Filipinos.


SAILING TO THE MARVELLOUS
Commissioned by: Priory 900 from Wingbeats
Composed by: Cheryl Frances-Hoad
Libretto by: Adam Strickson
Bridlington Priory 2013
Sailing to the Marvellous is a dramatic cantata for choirs, instrumentalists and child actors produced by Wingbeats,
who created the operas Flight Paths and Amy's Last Dive, the East Riding's official contribution
to the Cultural Olympiad.
This powerful, contemporary cantata tells the story of Runa, a young Christian woman from Iraq who flees persecution. She meets a group of children who have escaped from the wars of Africa. Together, they travel to England in an old fishing boat. Eventually they reach Bridlington where, like many before them, Runa and the children seek sanctuary.
The work is in sixteen sections, each marking a point on a spiritual journey, from birth to death and resurrection. As well as English, the libretto includes sections in Kurdish and Latin, referring to the contemporary experience of refugees in Yorkshire and to worship traditions of the Priory in past centuries. Descriptions of heaven collected from Bridlington children are included in the adult chorus.


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Geshe Nawang L. Nornang (Nor nang Ngag dbang blo mthun) was born on 9 December, 1924, the wood-rat year, to Rdo rje rgyal po and Dbyangs can of the aristocratic Nor nang family, the sixth of their nine children, at a time when his father was commissioner of Sku rnam Rdzong in Dwags po.
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Partnering with the Korean American communities of the Greater Seattle-Tacoma area, this exhibition is a culmination of work by a diverse group of people, generations, ages, backgrounds, and perspectives, all exploring Korean American identities.
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In a way, The Future Is Feminist is aptly named, as it’s a Tardis of a book. Edited by Mallory Farrugia, the anthology zips back and forth between different time zones to offer “radical, funny and inspiring writing by women” as far back as the 18th century (an extract from Mary Wollstonecraft’s groundbreaking 1792 book, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman), through to modern articles, such as Naomi Alderman’s ambitious How to Build a Truly Feminist Society (the Guardian, 2017). All 21 pieces have previously appeared elsewhere, as everything from poems and essays to book excerpts, even speeches. While Jessica Valenti notes in her foreword that recent times have seen “an explosion in the cultural power and relevance of feminism”, this anthology also serves as a reminder that the wick on the feminist dynamite has long fizzed dangerously.
It fires up with Rachel Fudge’s 2005 essay Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Feminism But Were Afraid to Ask. Fudge runs through the different kinds of feminist terms – ultimately concluding that ongoing relevance matters more than labels: “Feminism isn’t something that happened to your mother or grandmother and now it’s over. It’s living, breathing, evolving.”
From there, the book takes us on a tour of eclectic meditations: Jia Tolentino on perceptions of beauty (“Beauty in the 21st century can be boiled down to a combination of technology and time”); Sofi Jawed-Wessel on sex and pregnancy (“Every time a woman simply has sex because it feels good, it is revolutionary. She is revolutionary”); Audre Lorde on how a cancer scare helped her find her voice (Death, she writes, is the “final silence”). Arlie Russell Hochschild on Gender, Status and Feeling (“The emotional arts”). Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie on how Feminism Should Not Be An Exclusive Party. Claire Vaye Watkins rebelling against the perception of the male literary voice as more valuable: “I don’t want to write like a man any more. I don’t want to be praised for being ‘unflinching’. I want to flinch. I want to be wide open.”
Elsewhere, there are flashes of social history, big and small, from Judy Brady’s laconic 1971 essay, I Want a Wife, to Jessica Bennett’s wry 2015 look at the resting bitch face phenomenon. Caitlin Moran tells male Esquire readers how it is (“Please remember that the patriarchy is bumming you as hard as it’s bumming us”). Roxane Gay uses the prism of cinema to muse on the great female crime of appearing “unlikable”, while Mindy Kaling lampoons onscreen female stereotypes. Also featured is Salma Hayek’s harrowing 2017 New York Times essay, Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too – detailing the relentless sexual intimidation she suffered at Weinstein’s hands while trying to make the film Frida. As Hayek observes: “Men sexually harassed because they could.”
While the #MeToo era is represented, so too is the distant feminist past. In Sojourner Truth’s Ain’t I a Woman? (1851), the former slave turned activist robustly mocks the concept of innate feminine fragility: “I could work as much and eat as much as a man – when I could get it – and bear the lash as well! And ain’t I a woman?” Wollstonecraft trains her focus on how women are venerated for the very qualities (beauty, coquettishness) that turn into societal traps: “I lament that women are systematically degraded by receiving the trivial attentions, which men think it manly to pay to the sex, when, in fact, they are insultingly supporting their own superiority.” Go, Mary!
This is one of the key strengths of The Future Is Feminist – a full commitment to diversity, not just in terms of races and generations, but also topics, styles and approaches, resulting in a varied, energising read. At the same time, all the pieces seem connected in spirit – signifying a thread between the generations that may, at times, have become frayed, but is ultimately unbreakable. Considering the bold title, it should be noted that this collection makes precisely zilch attempt to prove that the future is destined to be any more feminist than the past or present. However, it does showcase the feminist voice as a continuum – surviving and thriving in the most unexpected and challenging of circumstances. Maybe that’s even better.


MOHA Research Center, on the occasion of International Day for Tolerance, organizes two interactive fairytale narrations and artistic activities, designed and planned by MOHA’s educational department, for elementary school children.
The topic of these interactive visit projects is the tales of Sinbad the Sailor, specifically his first, second and third voyages.
After dissipating the wealth left to him by his father, Sinbad goes to sea to repair his fortune. He sets ashore on what appears to be an island, but this island proves to be a gigantic sleeping whale on which trees have taken root ever since the world was young. Awakened by a fire kindled by the sailors, the whale dives into the depths, the ship departs without Sinbad, and Sinbad is saved by the chance of a passing wooden trough sent by the grace of Allah. He is washed ashore on a densely wooded island. While exploring the deserted island he comes across one of the king’s grooms. When Sinbad helps save the King’s mare from being drowned by a sea horse, a supernatural horse that lives underwater, the groom brings Sinbad to the king. The king befriends Sinbad and so he rises in the king’s favour and becomes a trusted courtier. One day, the very ship on which Sinbad set sail docks at the island, and he reclaims his goods (still in the ship’s hold). Sinbad gives the king his goods and in return the king gives him rich presents. Sinbad sells these presents for a great profit. Sinbad returns to Baghdad where he resumes a life of ease and pleasure. With the ending of the tale, Sinbad the sailor makes Sinbad the porter a gift of a hundred gold pieces, and bids him return the next day to hear more about his adventures.
On the second day of Sinbad’s tale-telling, Sinbad the sailor tells how he grew restless of his life of leisure, and set to sea again, “possessed with the thought of traveling about the world of men and seeing their cities and islands.” Accidentally, abandoned by his shipmates again, he finds himself stranded in an island which contains roc eggs. He attaches himself to a roc and is transported to a valley of giant snakes which can swallow elephants. The floor of the valley is carpeted with diamonds, and merchants harvest these by throwing huge chunks of meat into the valley: the birds carry the meat back to their nests, and the men drive the birds away and collect the diamonds stuck to the meat. The wily Sinbad straps one of the pieces of meat to his back and is carried back to the nest along with a large sack full of precious gems. Rescued from the nest by the merchants, he returns to Baghdad with a fortune in diamonds, seeing many marvels along the way.
Restless for travel and adventure, Sinbad sets sail again from Basra. But by ill chance he and his companions are cast up on an island where they are captured by “a huge creature in the likeness of a man, black of colour, …with eyes like coals of fire and large canine teeth like boar’s tusks and a vast big gape like the mouth of a well. Moreover, he had long loose lips like camel’s, hanging down upon his breast, and ears like two Jarms falling over his shoulder-blades, and the nails of his hands were like the claws of a lion.” This monster begins eating the crew, beginning with the Reis (captain), who is the fattest. Sinbad hatches a plan to blind the beast with the two red-hot iron spits with which the monster has been kebabing and roasting the ship’s company. He and the remaining men escape on a raft they constructed the day before. However, the Giant’s mate hits most of the escaping men with rocks and they are killed. After further adventures (including a gigantic python from which Sinbad escapes using his quick wits), he returns to Baghdad, wealthier than ever.


Northwest Forest Worker Center
Empowering workers for ethical stewardship of the land
Contract Forest Laborers in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
by Beverly A. Brown, Diana Leal-Mariño, Kirsten McIlveen, and Ananda Lee Tan, with Sarah K. Loose
This report, updated in February 2013, details the systematic exploitation of foreign workers who come to this country for temporary jobs under the nation's H-2 guestworker program. Based on dozens of legal cases and interviews with thousands of guestworkers, it documents how guestworkers are routinely cheated out of wages, forced to mortgage their futures to obtain low-wage, temporary jobs, and held virtually captive by employers.
This a two-page overview of the H-2B worker program and the changes made by the new regulations promulgated by the outgoing Bush administration which went into effect on January 18, 2009.
This handbook is a guide to providing quality jobs to forest workers. It discusses the composition of the current forestry services work force, describes the conditions under which forest workers currently work, summarizes the legal requirements forest landowners and contractors must meet under current law, and concludes with a discussion of how some contractors are able to remain competitive under today’s difficult market conditions while simultaneously providing quality jobs to their workers.
A Guide to Job Quality and Remaining Competitive in
Forest Ecosystem Restoration
Prepared by the Alliance of Forest Workers and Harvesters under contract with the Forest Guild. June, 2010
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Díseart is the Irish for ‘desert’ and these retreat days are an opportunity to take some time out of your usual routine.
Díseart retreat days take place once a month at An Croí.
The duration of the day is 10.00am – 3.00pm.
The day includes an opening and closing session hosted by spiritual director and retreat facilitator Carmel Boyle MMin who also offers a one – to- one spiritual guidance session for those who wish. It is an opportunity for quiet reflection or meditation in the ‘heart room’, reading/study with access to our extensive library or engage in creativity in ‘Brigid’s scriptorium. A light lunch and refreshments are also included.
Next retreat day
February 13th 2020


- 4 to 8 sheets of copy paper per journal, each sheet makes four journal pages
- Awl or hole punch
- Linen thread, twine, or yarn cut into 16” pieces
*Tip: This is a great activity for all ages, but can be more challenging for kids still developing their fine motor skills. For these children, we recommend using a hole punch and pre-cut thicker yarn tipped with masking tape for threading the spine so that they can still engage with and enjoy all aspects of the activity. Please use your discretion as far as safety with scissors, awl and holepunch.
As ever-changing environments, gardens and habitats naturally spark curiosity. When young scientists, writers, and artists see their journals as spaces to capture observations and data, muse and speculate, replay experiences, dream up stories, create poetry and put forth ideas and opinions, learning blossoms.
The act of making books also has colorful curriculum connections. From clay tablets to scrolls, calf skin to paper, hand scribing to electronic type, the history of books and book arts is a fascinating one. You might use it as a springboard for exploring cultures or the social and political changes catalyzed by the advent of each new technology.
- Fold copy paper in half (hamburger style) and cut along the folded line so you have 8.5” x 5.5” pieces of paper for your journal.
- Fold the pieces in half again so each page is 4.25” x 5.5”
- Open the pages back up and use the awl (or hole punch) to make three holes – one in the center of the spine, one about an inch from the top, and one about an inch from the bottom. It’s okay to eyeball the placement of the holes.
- Measure and cut 16” of thread, twine, or yarn if not done already. Thread the binding by first threading through the center hole from the outside in, then through the top hole from the inside out, then down the outside of the spine through the bottom hold from the outside in, and finally back through the center hold from the inside out. (See diagram.)
- Double knot the string against the spine, evening out the length of the ends first if desired, and either cut the ends to desired length or tie a bow.
- Decorate the cover and set out on your next outdoor adventure with your new field journal!


Oxford handbook of ethics of AI In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), the ethical implications of AI have become a paramount concern.
The rapid advancements in AI technologies have raised complex moral questions that demand thoughtful consideration.
Enter “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI.” This comprehensive guide assembles a panel of distinguished experts who dissect the ethical frontier that AI has brought to our doorstep.
In this article, we’ll journey through its pages, exploring the intricate web of AI ethics, its relevance, and its profound impact on areas such as healthcare, governance, and society. Join us as we navigate this intriguing realm where technology meets morality.
The Growing Relevance of AI Ethics
As we venture deeper into the 21st century, the relevance of AI ethics has surged dramatically. The breakneck pace at which AI technologies are evolving has unearthed a host of intricate moral dilemmas.
“The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” stands as a guiding light in this terrain, with a consortium of distinguished experts dissecting these pressing ethical inquiries.
In the following sections, we will delve into their insightful contributions, unraveling the multifaceted nature of AI ethics in today’s dynamic landscape.
What is the Key Contributors
At the heart of “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” lies a treasure trove of insights. It commences with a journey through the historical roots of AI ethics, unraveling the fascinating evolution of ethical concerns in the field.
It then transitions seamlessly into a profound exploration of ethical theories and their application in the realm of AI.
This forms a robust foundation upon which the subsequent chapters build, offering readers a deep understanding of the multifaceted world of AI ethics.
Historical Perspectives on AI Ethics
Delving into the annals of AI history, this enlightening chapter within “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” offers a captivating journey through the ethical landscape of artificial intelligence.
It meticulously traces the evolution of moral concerns associated with AI, shedding light on significant milestones in the field’s development.
From the birth of AI to contemporary advancements, this chapter paints a vivid portrait of the ethical dilemmas that have arisen, guiding readers through the profound transformation of AI ethics over time.
Ethical Theories and AI
Within the pages of “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI,” readers are treated to an intellectual feast as this section embarks on a profound exploration of diverse ethical theories.
From utilitarianism’s focus on maximizing overall good to the duty-driven principles of deontology, this chapter unravels the intricate tapestry of ethical ideologies and their application in the AI landscape.
Readers are offered a comprehensive understanding of how these theories navigate the complex terrain of ethical challenges that AI presents, enriching their ethical discernment.
The Ethical Dimensions of AI Development
In an era where AI systems hold the potential to make moral decisions, a profound ethical quagmire arises. This chapter within “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” dissects the intricacies of AI’s moral compass, exploring the profound implications it carries.
From the ethical implications of AI’s moral decision-making to the pivotal question of who bears responsibility for the actions of autonomous systems, this chapter unravels the profound ethical complexities and prepares the reader for deeper insights in the subsequent chapters.
AI and Moral Decision-Making
Diving deep into the crux of AI ethics, this chapter explores the remarkable capability of AI systems to engage in moral decision-making.
It critically dissects the intricate process through which machines weigh ethical options and make choices, often within milliseconds. Moreover, it casts a discerning eye on the far-reaching ethical implications of these decisions.
Readers are invited to navigate this intellectual terrain, gaining a profound understanding of AI’s capacity for moral discernment and the complex moral questions it ushers in.
Autonomous Systems and Responsibility
Within the ethereal realm of AI ethics, the chapter on “Autonomous Systems and Responsibility” casts a luminous spotlight on an intricate question: who bears the mantle of responsibility when AI systems act autonomously?.
This thought-provoking chapter scrutinizes the often-murky waters of accountability in the age of AI, inviting readers to ponder whether it should be the creators, the users, or the systems themselves that are held accountable for the actions of these autonomous entities. It’s a gripping exploration of the moral tapestry that AI weaves.
AI in Healthcare: Moral Dilemmas and Innovations
The intersection of AI and healthcare is where moral dilemmas intertwine with groundbreaking innovations. This chapter, thoughtfully elucidated within “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI,” serves as a compass for navigating these complex waters.
It delves into the multifaceted ethical challenges that arise when AI is employed in healthcare, from issues of patient data privacy to the profound moral implications of AI’s role in medical diagnosis.
Simultaneously, it spotlights the innovative solutions that AI offers to revolutionize healthcare.
In this chapter, readers embark on a journey through the intricate terrain of healthcare ethics, where the boundaries of possibility and morality converge.
AI in Medical Diagnosis
The chapter dedicated to “AI in Medical Diagnosis” within “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” delves into the pivotal role that AI plays in the medical domain.
It meticulously explores the ethical ramifications and the manifold benefits of AI’s involvement in diagnosing medical conditions.
This chapter provides a comprehensive view of the evolving landscape of healthcare, where AI offers both promise and ethical scrutiny, reshaping the diagnosis process, and impacting the lives of patients worldwide.
Readers will gain profound insights into the transformative power of AI in medicine and the ethical considerations that accompany it.
AI and Patient Privacy
Within the healthcare domain, AI’s integration brings not only medical advancements but also raises profound ethical questions about patient privacy.
The chapter on “AI and Patient Privacy” in “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” is a comprehensive exploration of these concerns.
It sheds light on the intricate web of ethical considerations surrounding patient data when AI is introduced into healthcare settings, striking a delicate balance between innovative medical practices and safeguarding individuals’ private health information.
This chapter provides a thorough understanding of the ethical landscape in healthcare and the challenges posed by AI’s access to sensitive patient data.
AI in Governance and Society
As artificial intelligence finds its footing in democratic governance and society at large, it ushers in a new era with transformative potential and ethical conundrums.
“The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” dedicates a section to scrutinizing the ethical considerations inherent in these applications.
From the role of AI in shaping democratic processes to the broader societal impact of this technology, this chapter provides readers with a comprehensive examination of the ethical complexities that AI brings to governance and the broader social fabric. It’s a compelling exploration of the fine line between progress and moral responsibility.
AI and Democratic Governance
Within the pages of “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI,” the chapter on “AI and Democratic Governance” delves into the transformational impact of AI on the democratic process.
It critically examines the role that AI plays in shaping modern democratic processes, from election campaigns to policy formulation.
Furthermore, it sheds light on the ethical concerns that surface as AI increasingly becomes a political tool.
This chapter offers a nuanced perspective on the evolving dynamics of democracy in the digital age. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the intricate interplay between technology, politics, and ethics.
AI and Social Impact
In the era of AI, the “AI and Social Impact” chapter within “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” serves as a guiding compass to explore the profound consequences of artificial intelligence on society.
It scrutinizes the multifaceted ways in which AI influences our social fabric, from workforce transformations to shifts in public perceptions.
Furthermore, this chapter meticulously dissects the ethical responsibilities that fall upon organizations and policymakers as they navigate this transformative landscape, emphasizing the critical need for ethically-grounded decision-making in an AI-driven world.
Readers will embark on a journey through the intricate interplay between technology, society, and ethics, gaining a deeper understanding of AI’s social footprint.
The Future of AI Ethics
As the final chapter of “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI,” “The Future of AI Ethics” directs our gaze forward, offering a glimpse into the uncharted territory that AI ethics will navigate.
It is a compelling exploration of the potential ethical challenges that will arise as AI continues its relentless march.
With visionary insights and careful analysis, this chapter guides readers towards a better understanding of what lies on the horizon for AI ethics, helping us prepare for the evolving landscape and the ethical considerations that will shape our technological future.
Anticipating Ethical Challenges in AI
In the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence, the chapter “Anticipating Ethical Challenges in AI” peers into the future with a discerning eye.
It delves into the speculative yet crucial territory of what ethical conundrums lie ahead as AI advances.
With a forward-thinking perspective, this chapter offers readers a glimpse into the intricate ethical puzzles that may emerge on the horizon.
It’s a visionary exploration of the evolving landscape of AI ethics, aiming to equip readers with a proactive understanding of the challenges awaiting us as AI continues to push the boundaries of innovation.
The Road Ahead
In “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI,” the chapter titled “The Road Ahead” presents a visionary perspective on the evolving ethical discourse surrounding AI.
It offers valuable insights into the future, illuminating the trajectory of AI ethics and how it will shape our interactions with artificial intelligence.
This forward-looking chapter also delineates the crucial steps required to address emerging ethical concerns.
As we navigate the uncharted waters of AI, it reminds us of the importance of vigilance, adaptability, and ethical stewardship in the quest for responsible AI development and deployment.
“The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” offers a profound and multifaceted exploration of the ethical landscape in the age of artificial intelligence.
Throughout the article, we’ve journeyed through this invaluable resource, uncovering the historical roots of AI ethics, scrutinizing the application of ethical theories to the AI domain, and delving into the ethical dilemmas posed by AI in healthcare, governance, and society.
Experts in the field agree that as AI continues to permeate our lives, understanding and addressing the ethical challenges it presents are paramount.
The handbook serves as a vital compass, guiding us through the complex ethical terrain, providing insights into both the moral implications and innovative solutions that AI offers.
It’s a remarkable testament to the importance of ethical discourse in the era of AI, shaping the responsible and conscientious use of technology for the betterment of humanity.
Is “The Oxford Handbook of Ethics of AI” suitable for both experts and newcomers to AI ethics?
Yes, it caters to a wide audience, from beginners to experts, offering a comprehensive understanding of AI ethics.
Can this handbook help organizations implement ethical AI practices?
Absolutely. It provides insights and guidance on implementing ethical AI in various fields.
Are there real-world examples discussed in the book?
Yes, the handbook features numerous real-world examples, making the content relatable and engaging.
How does the handbook address the potential biases in AI algorithms?
It discusses the issue of bias in AI and provides strategies for mitigating it.


From learning how to manage your finances on the road to the best road trip recipes you can whip up in your RV kitchen. Here are the top books on RV living every full-time RVer needs to read.
A full-time RV lifestyle has been growing in popularity in recent years. Of course, with a complete change of lifestyle, RVers need plenty of advice, research, and tips to start their new journey seamlessly. From adjusting with family to managing budgets, figuring out the food situation, and considering your work arrangements - RVers have a lot to think about. Most importantly, perhaps, would be to know and learn everything there is about your RV to keep it running smooth and well on the road.
With so much information out there, it may get overwhelming to find a reliable and sufficient source. Luckily, we have compiled a list of the best books for full-time RVers to start on. They are comprehensive, encompass a wide range of areas, and are easy to find. Take a look below to see which one has what you are looking for!
A Beginner's Guide to Living in an RV: Everything I Wish I Knew Before Full-Time RVing Across America by Alyssa Padgett
Written in 2017, this book is all about the basics. The author and her husband transitioned to an RV lifestyle knowing little about what it entailed. Through years of research and first-hand experience, she produced this book for those looking to become full-time RVers. It covers several aspects, such as the best RV apps, the costs of full-time RVing, health insurance on the road, tips for finding internet on your journey, and whether towing a car behind your RV is suitable or not. Find answers to all these and more in Padgett’s book!
This RV couple has compiled over eight years worth of full-time RV living advice and experience in this book. In 25 chapters, they take you through the initial preparation process to choosing the right rig for you, the purchase procedure, the best camping options, boondocking, what to have in your rig, and much more. It is a detailed guide topped off with the most valuable lessons learned by the authors. This book would also make a wonderful gift for new RVers or those looking to transition to a full-time RV lifestyle.
With over 51,000 copies sold after its publication, Polk’s book is one RVers can’t miss. He covers one of the most important aspects of owning an RV - its maintenance. RVs are amazing multi-purpose vehicles that make travel safer, easier, and more comfortable. Yet nothing ruins the trip quicker than not knowing how to manage or maintain your RV. In this book, Polk uses his 20 years of full-time RV experience to simplify the complex parts of owning an RV to make information digestible. His book is said to have saved RVers thousands of dollars in the past and is still used as a great manual today to get to the root of the issue.
This book is dubbed to be one of the most useful books for full-time RVers and is recommended liberally. RV living is not cheap, especially for those transitioning to the full-time RV lifestyle. The initial settling in can be expensive and exceed your planned budget. This book is a great guide on how you can save up to buy an RV, make your RV purchase economical, RV loans, create a budget for yourself, earn a living while on the road, keep costs to a minimum, and work towards financial stability. It is an all-encompassing guide on RV finance and a great resource to consult to get your digits in order for a life of travel and financial freedom!
While a life of adventure on the road is fun, earning to enjoy that fun is also part of reality. This is one of the biggest challenges faced by full-time RVers - how can we earn a stable and secure income while on the road? Sharee Collier provides a great guide on this subject in her book. She discusses anything and everything about the workamping life: how you can make it work, what the lifestyle entails, how to find jobs, workamping during the winters, finding employers, workamping solo versus workamping with a family, and other myths and mistakes. To wrap it up, she also provides a resource of over 1000 employers that RVers can contact for jobs on the road!
The greatest difference between a house and a motorhome would be the space and storage you have. RVs are compact vehicles, and it is no surprise that RVers have to live a life of minimal hoarding. RV storage is always a tricky subject, and Ashley Mann gives her best advice on how to make the most out of your RV storage in her e-book. She shares over 60 storage and organization ideas and talks about furniture options, built-in spaces for extra storage, utilizing vertical space, where to find empty spaces and use them, adapting to fit your needs, and finding the best possible storage solutions for each space.
Food is an important part of your RV lifestyle - whether you are staying at a campground, boondocking, or just parked for the night. If you are a new full-time RVer, the idea of preparing all your meals in a tiny RV kitchen with limited supplies may be daunting. Louise Davidson shares her best tried and tested RV lifestyle recipes, healthy and nutritious food options, food safety tips, kitchen organization suggestions, and all the kitchen utensils and equipment you will need. Becoming a full-time RVer does not mean you have to compromise on good meals, and this book helps you do just that!
Becoming a full-time RVer can be a big lifestyle transition. There is a lot of thinking, research, and investment that goes into it, so you have to be as prepared as you can. Our list of books above covers everything from finances to the lifestyle, RV maintenance, cooking, and more. Dive in to start your new life, and good luck!


Opera Old Man Bones on the Iron Mountain
BRONIUS KUTAVIČIUS - Opera Old Man Bones on the Iron Mountain
The opera for children and the whole family The Old Man Bones on the Iron Mountain belongs to the hand of the famous Lithuanian composer Bronius Kutavičius. The authentic and true world of this composer’s music is close to both adult listeners, especially those who feel connected to the old culture of the nation, and children. It is like a fairy tale, barely perceptible, and at the same time packed with widely stretching insight. Externally, Kutavičius’ work is simple for a child to grasp, but that simplicity is as generous as a long-refined folk tradition.
The opera The Old Man Bones on the Iron Mountain is based on the libretto of the poet Sigitas Geda. It is a stylized tale featuring a Sparrow with a Mouse, a Falcon, a Man, Three Old Ladies, Sisters of a Falcon, a Virgin Swan, a Son of Man, an Old Man Bones and more. Conforming to children’s listening capacities the piece is of small-scale. The original score was even intended to be performed by children, but a new version created for this production involves professional performers – chamber orchestra and mixed choir, as well as children’s choir. The clash, harmony and dialogue of the archaic and modern world have determined a suggestive directing and musical decisions in the production of this opera. This interpretation of Kutavičius’ opus leaves a great impression on large and small listeners. The opera was premiered in Klaipėda Concert Hall on April 18th, 2019.


These canticles of the east have a twofold aim in mind: on the one hand, to go back to the very earliest tradition in which poetry and music were at the service of the cult and of the faith, and, on the other hand, to reach a much larger audience, whe ther it be comprised of believers, practising Christians, atheists or agnostics.
Although their composition is modern, the music of these canticles is based on the earliest forms of the Eastern musical scales, eight modes whose compass came to embrace up to two and a half octaves this applies to both of written music and the improvisations.
The musical composition, the choice of the modes, and the way they are used are closely linked to the meaning of the sacred text.
Improvisation plays an important part in this recording : it aims at expressing the inexpressible. Born of a confession of faith, the music must serve the text, manifest the personal faith of the singer.
It should incarnate the theological and emotional contents of the words as well as the singer's vocal skills, and is particularly appropriate for sung lessons.
On the compositional level it seems to us imperative to recall the requirements that remain in force if the message of the chant is to attain its goal.
For, to our mind, the music, ranging from the simplest and most easily remembered responsorial form to the most melismatic and elaborate style , must help to render the notion of the sacred palpabl.
The texts of the chants on this record were written and are sung in Arabic, a more widelyspoken and understood language than Greek or Syriac.
At times, therefore, the verse is of a more popular nature ; the rhytm then becomes lighter, the music easier to remember and the enthusiasm and dynamic impulse more communicative.
On the other hand, whenever the words are bearers of a theological or dogmatic precept, as in the phrase, Be Thou mindful of us before Christ our God , the music once more becomes improvisatory.
In a word, the voice, the text, the instrument and the music must become one in the service of the Sacred, so that the message is transmitted, leading the listener, the 'other', to a complative state of mind and soul and to prayer.
Whether it be a catechic, a musical or a devotional implement, this recording aims at being an encounter and a prayer. But is this not the aim of all sacred song ?
Sister Marie Keyrouz


Book - Autograph of Heroes! / Livre - Autograph of Heroes!
How can you help your child if they get scared or lost and you are not there? How can you help them feel safe around police officers and other first responders? If only there was a storybook with an ice breaker to help kids feel safe. Good news, there is!Autograph of Heroes is a children's book for children aged 5 to 8 with whimsical characters, entertaining story, and an exciting ice breaker to help children to talk to first responders. Lenny and the gang from the Lenny Super Book are back. In this book they meet police officers and learn how they are heroes for keeping us safe, and also our neighbours family and friends. After reading the book, you child can use it as an autograph book to thank first responders they meet and ask them for their autograph. As in all of Lenny's books, there is Lenny's Question Corner - 5 questions to help parents and children to discuss the message in the book. It is common to ask rock stars or sports stars for their autograph so why not treat real-life heroes the same way? Imagine how appreciated this will make the first responders feel when children thank them and ask for their autograph. Want to give your child more fun? They can challenge friends, siblings, school mates to see who can thank the most first responders and get the most autographs.


Through Thick & Thin: The Emotional Journey of Weight Loss Surgery
Join Dr. Huberman as he navigates the many complex emotional issues related to weight loss surgery. An authority in the field who has seen thousands of patients, Dr. Huberman takes you on a trip that begins with his own early struggles with weight, and continues through the many issues confronting the bariatric patient before and after surgery. Told with humor and wit in a warm conversational style, Through Thick & Thin is the perfect guide for anyone who would like to learn more about weight loss surgery.
About Weight Loss Surgery
Weight loss surgery is a revolutionary and powerful tool to help folks lose weight and take control of their lives. However, it’s a long journey and there’s considerable work to be done beyond the operating room. Those who are most successful recognize that the surgery itself is only the beginning. In fact, many say that losing the weight and making the required dietary and behavioral changes surrounding eating was the easy part. Most people are either unaware of or completely underestimate how remarkable the emotional changes can be following surgery. It’s often those emotional changes that enhance or hinder true success from weight loss surgery, and Through Thick & Thin was written to help you navigate those changes.
The Author’s Mission
My mission was to write a book on weight loss surgery that takes the reader through the entire process, beginning with considerations prior to having surgery all the way to the complete physical and psychological transition following surgery. Each chapter was designed to address an important issue, based on my experience working with patients who have had surgery. I’ve addressed a wide range of topics and I’m confident that you’ll find much of the information to be quite useful. Hopefully, you’ll find reading the book to be time well spent. I wish you the very best you on your journey.
“This book is brilliant!”
—BARRY LUBETKIN, Ph.D.
“…with the help of Dr. Huberman’s expertise and experience, patients have a better chance at achieving weight loss success. This book continues to teach me about my patients, which makes me a better doctor.“
—CHRISTINE REN FIELDING, MD
“…an absolute must read for anyone at any point along their weight loss journey…“
“…both a bible and best friend for those considering or undergoing weight loss surgery…“
—BRADLEY SCHWACK, MD
“…his rapport with the subject is unparalleled… This book is a must have for everyone!”
—MARINA KURIAN, MD
“…an outstanding, authoritative manual for anyone contemplating or having gone through weight loss surgery…with a sense of humor that I have rarely seen in a book of this sort.“
—STEVEN T. FISHMAN, Ph.D.
“This is simply a great read, and a great resource… Dr. Huberman has experience helping thousands of patients, and his experience is clear on every page… I heartily recommend this book to all those who’ve had bariatric surgery, along with their families.“
—GEORGE FIELDING, MD
For Family, Friends and Professionals
I trust that you’ll find this book to be informative and helpful as you care for someone contemplating or recovering from weight loss surgery. If you’re a friend or loved one of someone considering surgery, you no doubt recognize how much he or she has struggled with weight. As a professional, you’ve seen those struggles, challenges and concerns in your work with overweight patients. Perhaps the best way to utilize the information in this book would be to step into the shoes of overweight people. See things through their eyes. In this way, you may be able to better anticipate their needs and concerns.
The chapters in this book were designed to address psychological and social issues common for the weight loss patient. Each chapter generally uses a problem solving approach, first articulating the issue and then providing suggestions for its amelioration. Although the sequence of chapters was designed to be read in order, individual chapters may be read separately, either as a point of reference or to review previously learned information.
The information in the book hopefully will provide you with a better appreciation for the struggles faced by anyone who is overweight, as well as the challenges of those who contemplate and complete weight loss surgery. For many of these folks, surgery is only the beginning. Many find that losing weight after surgery is actually easier than making the behavioral and emotional changes that the surgery invokes. For this reason, the period after surgery marked by dramatic behavioral and emotional changes is when your role as a caregiver or professional is most crucial.
You’ve done your loved ones or patients a great service by picking up this book and volunteering to be of greater help to them. Thank you for your support!
Excerpt from the Introduction
“Perhaps you’ve decided to pick up this book because you’re thinking of having weight loss surgery. Maybe you’re still on the fence and are browsing this book while standing in the self-help aisle at your bookstore. Maybe you’ve had weight loss surgery and are struggling, or want to make sure that you don’t struggle. Or maybe you want to learn ways that you can help a loved one who’s contemplating surgery, or is facing some issues after having had surgery. In all these cases, this book will be helpful to you.”
Excerpt from the Prologue
“What do I remember from childhood? If you’ve been wondering about my personal experience with weight, here’s a glimpse. It was another beautiful October day: fourth grade lunchtime recess in the schoolyard. My daily torment was about to commence. Dodgeball was truly hell on earth—the twentieth century’s equivalent of thumbscrews or being drawn and quartered. But it didn’t just destroy my body. It also devastated my mind and spirit. The torture began immediately with the choosing of teams…”
Excerpt from Chapter One
“This book was designed to be your road map throughout your weight loss journey, to help you understand where you’ve been, to clarify where you’re going, and to anticipate what things will be like along the way. It is my hope that this book will bring many issues regarding weight loss into better perspective. Ultimately, I trust you’ll be able to make an informed and sound decision about whether weight loss surgery is the right choice for you.”
- Title: Through Thick & Thin
- Subtitle: The Emotional Journey of Weight Loss Surgery
- Author: Warren L. Huberman, PhD, ABPP
- Paperback | $18.95 | 290 Pages | 6″ x 9″ | English | June 1, 2012 | LCCN 2011042710 | ISBN 9780975581094
- eBook | $9.95 | 2,444 Kilobytes | English | February 1, 2015 | LCCN 2011042710 | ISBN 9781938313073
- Published by Graphite Press
Buy the Book
This book is available at fine booksellers everywhere.


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Dana Hall’s campus, comprised of land and buildings that support a
thriving educational community, has often been compared favorably to a small
ith four main academic buildings, the historic Bardwell Auditorium
performance space, the Riding Center, School of Music, and the state-of-the-art
Shipley Center for athletics, heath and wellness, Dana Hall is well-equipped to
support a rich and varied academic, athletic and arts curriculum. Though the
campus is spread across several acres, the Helen Temple Cooke Library and
Dining Center bring students and faculty together in a centralized location.
Additionally, six dormitories and 16 residences house boarding students
and approximately 50 faculty members who call Dana Hall home.


Last year, we hosted former Chief Election Commissioner of India Dr SY Quraishi for a lunch with Members in London.
Now, we’re delighted to annouce this forthcoming book launch, an anthology of 27 essays to celebrate 70 years of India’s democracy and elections, edited by Dr SY Quraishi. Six of the authors are from UK.
As India gears for its seventeenth Lok Sabha elections in 2019, the Election Commission of India, guardian of the world’s grandest electoral experiment, marks the beginning of its seventieth year.
This book celebrates seven decades of India’s vibrant democracy and the Election Commission’s excellence and rigour, with a remarkable collection of essays written by those who have studied India’s unique experiment in electoral democracy, as well as analysts, politicians, social workers, activists, businesspersons and public servants.
The event will be moderated by Mukulika Banerjee, Director, South Asia Centre, and Associate Professor in Anthropology at LSE and with contributors Taylor Sherman (LSE), Meghnad Desai (LSE & House of Lords), Bhikhu Parekh (House of Lords), and Karamjit Singh CBE (Member of the Electoral Board, UK).


…and the fruits of the Tree
we’ll study each of the fruits (Sephiroth) on the Tree of Life. We’ll study the deeper meaning of the 11 Sephirot – Keter, Hokhmah, Binah, Daat, Hesed, Gevurah, Tiferet, Nezah, Hod, Yesod, Malkhut. Then we’ll contemplate the meaning of the Tree of Life and the names of the 4 worlds – Azilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, Assiyah.
This will supplement our Kabbalah studies.
Course comprises pre-recorded audio-visual materials and supplementary PDFs, all of which may be followed at your own pace, and reviewed as often as you wish.