Baba Yaga is a very old character in Slavic mythology. Today she is known as an ugly, wicked old sorceress who lives in a hut on chicken legs deep in a forest and threatens to eat travelers and children. The second nickname of Yaga is “bone leg”, and her hut is surrounded by a fence of human bones and skulls.
But Baba Yaga was not always a villain. What was her role before and how did this character appear in the Russian fairy tales is in today’s story.
The predecessor of Baba Yaga
According to one of the theories, the predecessor of Baba Yaga was the Slavic goddess Yaginya – a beautiful, kind and wise woman who showed people the right path. She knew the Vedas (religious texts originating in ancient India), possessed magical powers, and had a lot of compassion. According to this theory, the name Yaga/Yaginya is derived from Yoga.
Some legends say that she was the wife of Veles – the God of Magic, wisdom and the Three Worlds.
In pre-Christian Russia, Yaga used to be known as the keeper and guardian of the clan and folk traditions. After Russia was converted to Christianism, the belief in pagan gods began to be considered heresy and most of the gods turned into evil and terrible creatures. Baba Yaga has not avoided this fate either: she became a nasty, angry and ugly old woman, whose appearance and behavior inspired fear to others. However, even after this transformation, Yaga did not lose her guardian mission: in the Russian fairy tales, she often gives magical items to travelers and saves children.
The guide to the afterlife
According to another belief, Yaga was originally a death deity and looked like a woman with a tail of a serpent. She guarded the entrance to the realm of the dead and accompanied the souls there. This description resembles the ancient Greek half-woman and half-snake Echidna. Legend has it that Echidna married Hercules and gave birth to the Scythians who are considered to be the oldest ancestors of the Slavs.
Baba Yaga knows a lot about roots and herbs and can make a variety of mixtures, love-philters, and tinctures. In ancient times, people who knew how to use the gifts of nature and achieve the desired results with the help of herbal remedies were most often feared but at the same time revered. Many healers lived, therefore, very lonely lives and were approached by people in a great need only. Living deep in the forest was also conducive to gathering herbs: no one could interfere with the process of preparing medicines.
In ancient fairy tales it is often mentioned that Baba Yaga roasts babies in a furnace pushing them on a bread peel. But some theories explain such a behavior as a treatment that babies with rickets were receiving back then: they were wrapped in a sheet of dough, laid on a peel, and several times shoved into a warm stove; after that, the child was unwrapped, the dough was thrown out into the courtyard where it was eaten by dogs supposedly along with the disease.
Contradictory image of Baba Yaga
In all Russian fairy tales, Baba Yaga plays a very important role, but in different stories she acts differently. She can be a warrior who fights along bogatyrs (i.e. very strong medieval Russian knights). She can kidnap children and lure adults with a purpose to fry and eat them. But most often she is gift-maker who helps the protagonist that comes to her as the last hope. When the visitor reaches Yaga and asks her for help, she first refuses and tries to scare him off. But soon she changes anger for mercy and prepares the banya for the guest to allows him to wash from the road and treats him with a nice food. Then she usually gives useful pieces of advice or magical items that give the protagonist special powers and make him almost invulnerable which helps him to carry out his plans and achieve the goal. Researchers consider this trait of Baba Yaga the indisputable traces of matriarchy.
Thus, from the wicked old woman, the kidnapper and the hooligan, Yaga returns to her original image – a kind woman who helps and shows the right way to the ones in need.
There are many stories, myths and legends about Baba Yaga, Yaginya and the characters that resemble them. In this article we have covered only a few of them. If you would like to learn more, let us know in the comments!


रुक्मिणीपरिणयमहाकाव्यम् - प्रथमसर्गः (तमिळ्-भाषया)
Rukmini Parinaya Mahakavyam, composed by Sri Krishnapremi Swamigal, contains 4 sargas describing the marriage of Krishna and Rukmini. First sarga of the kavya contains 91 verses in which Narada describes the qualities of Krishna and Rukmini to each other. In this course, the verses are explained in detail in Tamil, incorporating all aspects of traditional way of studying a kavya.
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The tradition of organizing an international conference in association with significant historical anniversaries of the Republic of Estonia, the State of Israel and the Jewish community in Estonia started 15 years ago. Back then, in the year when the 90th anniversary of Estonian independence, the 60th anniversary of the proclamation of the Jewish state and the 20th anniversary of the Jewish Cultural Society were marked, the first international conference took place.
The organizers of the conference sought to embrace and interpret the role of the revived Jewish community in present-day Estonia and to highlight connections between Estonia and Israel in the historical perspective. On 4 April 2008, nearly one hundred people gathered in the conference hall of the Olympia hotel, among them not only members of the Jewish community, but also representatives of other ethnic minorities, politicians, businesspeople, diplomats, cultural figures and scholars. The opening address was given by Ene Ergma, Speaker of the Estonian Parliament.
Already the first conference suggested that the topic was clearly multifaceted and thus requires continued attention and elaboration. This concerns the contribution of Estonian Jews to the revival of Israel, Estonians’ interest in the history and culture of Jewish people, the role played by the Estonian Jewry and the Jewish community in Estonian society. This list is by no means comprehensive.
It became obvious that we needed to pay more attention to the historical aspect of the relationships between Jews and Estonians. So, while developing the concept for the second conference scheduled for 13 May 2013 at the conference hall of the National Library, a model of three intersecting planes was adopted. Hence the name of the second conference “95-65-25”.
In 2018, the Republic of Estonia celebrated its 100th anniversary. This is a special date for any country. And a reason to comprehend the path traveled over a century. The 100-70-30 conference continued the tradition of the two previous ones, highlighting significant moments in the activities of the Jewish Community of Estonia on the map of world Jewry, partnerships between Israel and Estonia in the field of innovation, and social responsibility of business.
What does this model entail? The underlying idea was to identify the points where the histories of our country, the Jewish state and Estonian Jewry intersect. And even though our historical developments were not simultaneous, the histories of the Estonian and Jewish peoples share certain common features. There are not only parallels, but also intersections. Not everything was smooth and cloudless in the history we share.
In 2023, the Republic of Estonia celebrates its 105th anniversary. The Conference “105-75-35” continues the tradition of the three previous ones. Looking and evaluating, and sometimes overestimating the past, we will try to analyze our present and try to imagine the future. Estonia is our home, where we feel free and safe, Israel is our historical homeland and our spiritual center. We want our countries and peoples to live in peace and security. To do this, we need to better understand each other. Let this Conference be a contribution to the realization of this dream.


What age group are these books written for?
The target audience for these books is 9 to 12 year-old children. However, I do have an adult following and many of them continually ask me, "When is your next book being released?"
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My books cover a variety of subjects. The Amish Impact: From City to Farm looks not only at Amish culture but it gives the reader the opportunity to explore the subjects of job loss, moving, family relationships and farming. My book, A New Season, explores what it is like to search for and proclaim one's faith. It is also a book that would allow a parent to discuss the subject of death with a child because Grandpa Hopewell loses a very special pet. The Letters is a book that allows the reader to think about what it is like for children to deal with permanent injury and chronic illness.


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Pistols! Treason! Murder!
Jonathan Walkers first book Pistols Treason Murder: The Rise and Fall of a Master Spy describes the short but spectacularly violent career of a seventeenth-century Venetian spy. Based on extensive archival research and written for a general audience, its unique features include a distinctive design and comic strips drawn in the style of woodcuts from the period.
Five Wounds is Jonathan's second book (and his first novel). It is a fairy tale in the original, Grimmest sense of the term, set in a distorted, nightmarish version of Venice and accompanied by original images in the style of Goya’s Disasters of War.
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DePauw University Band
About the Ensembles
The DePauw University Band and DePauw Wind Ensemble are select ensembles of woodwind, brass and percussion musicians, chosen through a competitive audition process. Repertoire is chosen from high-quality concert literature for winds, presented in five to six collaborative concert performances each year. The ensembles have been recognized internationally for their renowned CD Recording Project, an artistic endeavor dedicated to recording quality wind literature and highlighting the talents of DePauw University musicians. Their ten compact discs can be found on the Naxos Online Music Library, iTunes, Amazon.com, Markcustom.com, mp3.rhapsody.com and Archivmusic.com. The University Band has also been featured on national broadcasts of Wind & Rhythm and has hosted renowned guest musicians, conductors and composers including Joseph Schwantner, Augusta Read Thomas, Roberto Sierra, John Corigliano, Libby Larsen, Chen Yi, and Eugene Migliaro Corporon.
Audience members are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donatation to the Putnam County Emergency Food Pantry. Bring an item and redeem it for a complimentary ticket at the Green Center box office.
General admission: $5
Tickets for seniors, youth and all students are free.


How to Filter in R: A Detailed Introduction to the dplyr Filter Function
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Deep Peace: Finding Calm in a World of Conflict and Anxiety
Experience deep wholeness in your life that springs forth from the peace of God.
We live in a fearful, anxiety-driven age where the problems and challenges of the world assault us from every direction and every media source, and they far exceed our abilities to respond to them. The sense of desperation that often comes of this leads to discord and violence: from bitter, cutting remarks to the atrocities of war; from pervasive racism to knee-jerk micro-aggressions. It contributes to our current, peace-bankrupt social discourse, leading to patterns of dismissing, dividing from, condemning, or hating people.
But what if the root of these problems is not found out there, in the situations, the information or misinformation of what’s happening in the world? What if they come from here: in our minds, hearts, thought-life, and emotions?
Deep Peace analyzes the anxiety and desperation of our current moment and brings it before a biblical framework of profound peace. This book provides practices to help Christians value and actively seek peace, becoming people of reconciliation in ordinary life.
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The Life of a Packet III
4 May 2023 | WTF is SRE?, London UK
Fully updated and revised! Istio is a service mesh for Kubernetes that offers advanced networking features. It provides intelligent routing, resiliency, and security features, so that service authors don’t have to keep re-implementing them. This talk explores the details of how it all works under the hood, by following one brave request in from the internet and through the mesh. This talk will guide Istio newbies through its capabilities and features, while bringing experienced users up-to-date with the many design changes that have happened in the last few years since I presented the first version.


Carrie started at First Merchants in 2001 as an Administrative Assistant. Within five years she had worked her way up to Investment Officer. In addition to managing client portfolios, Carrie also performs the majority of equity and mutual fund trades for the company.
Carrie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Ball State University and a Masters of Library Science degree from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She serves as the Director at the Farmland Public Library and is a board member of Historic Farmland USA. She does charity bicycle rides to benefit Reid Hospital Foundation (Richmond) and the Morgan Short Fund (Winchester). She also volunteers for the Randolph County charity Morgan’s First Gift.
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The following documents are available for the SPRNG parallel pseudorandom number generator libraries:
- This is a brief tutorial on installing and using some simple SPRNG features. It assumes some experience in installing software. However, links are provided in case more details are required.
- The User's Guide contains detailed information on installing and using the libraries. It also discusses testing the generators for their quality.
- Detailed discussions of the various SPRNG functions are presented in this document.
- Quick reference sheets for the SPRNG interfaces.
Introduction to Parallel RNGs
- A discussion of random number generators for use in parallel applications.


The First-line Supervisor and Safe Work Behaviour
This book is an English translation of Daalmans` book `De eerstelijns leidinggevende en veilig werkgedrag`. The English translation was done to meet the demand from Dutch companies (for their foreign employees) and also because of international interest. The fact is, the concept of Brain Based Safety which the author has developed is enjoying increasing interest abroad. This method translates recent knowledge of the brain into the encouragement of safe behaviour within organisations.
This practical book describes the role of the first-line supervisor in the advancement of safe behaviour at work. As the link between the work floor and management, the first-line supervisor – of all parties – is the one who has the most influence on the behaviour of employees.
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Books regarding online dating experiences should support readers appreciate the pitfalls and successes of online dating. They should understand that primary effects count. Selecting the best pickup set is critical to making a good first impression. The author offers tricks to make online dating sites a success. These pointers will help girls learn to use dating software prudently and find a great match.
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Down, Across & Up
Genevieve had always dreamed of riding her horse all around New Zealand. When she met Kerrin and he was keen to join her, everything fell into place. It seemed simple – except that Kerrin had never ridden a horse before…and then there were the obstacles:- quicksand, lack of tracks, cattle stops, difficult terrain, lame horses, swollen rivers, injuries, crazy drivers, rampant wildlife and stubborn horses. Down, Across & Up is the heartwarming adventure story of a young couple who showed true grit and a great can-do Kiwi attitude. On their fundraising ride for CanTeen, which raised over $33,000, Genevieve and Kerrin covered over 5000 kilometers of coastline, made a documentary and wrote a book. A fine adventure indeed.
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The Sillyverse is a place where you can play chess with Bigfoot and the Yeti, use a jellyphone, meet an upside down cat and an upright bat, find a poem that isn’t there and see penguins having epic rap battles. It’s much more fun than the universe, what a wonderful place is the Sillyverse.
This charming collection of poems and illustrations will have you laughing until you spit your juice out… and then for a wee bit longer.
Colour Chaos is a beautiful coffee table book, showcasing Kerrin Revell’s photography project of the same name. Kerrin blends light and colour into incredible photographs, some of which you could easily mistake for paintings. Some images can transport you through space, to other worlds and others into the depths of the ocean, sometimes on the same page. Mere descriptions cannot do justice to the visual journey your eyes will go on, reading the book.


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Julie Cook (b.St Albans, Herts) lives and works in London and is an artist whose work is photography based. For over 20 years Julie Cook has engaged with the issue of voyeurism within personal and public spaces of the city. A lot of her work has been collaborative; with the subjects themselves and often with her husband, Paul Davies, an architect.
She has taught at the Bauhaus Weimar, Berlin Technical University, South Bank University, London and was part of the ICA symposium on ErotICA in 2004. Julie Cook is currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Photography at University of East London.
Olympia Moments Ltd
Most striptease entertainment takes place in licensed pubs and clubs where strict rules apply. Underground sex entertainment venues bend these rules, but even if they worried about the judgment of others the Olympia Moments women were in control of what they offered for money. The Olympia Moments evenings embraced the underlying message of Manet’s painting; their bodies (with the help of some dressing up and some props and games) held the power.
Published as an artists' book. Softcover with leather, 168mm x 128mm, 164 pp, 2014. Edition of 100. Photographs and text, Julie Cook. Drawings and text, Paul Davies. £50
Beauties of Today
A series of portraits on ‘new’ burlesque. ‘New’ Burlesque has been described as a form of entertainment that is an exaggerated imitation or parody of striptease. It reflects the resurgence of this performance-based art that has found a new contemporary audience of both men and women. It is also a study of photographic portraiture and the erotic pose. The photos are all taken of mostly amateurs taking part in a yearly Tournament of Tease at the Working Men’s Club in – London’s East End – the home of ‘old’ burlesque in the UK. An exhibition of the work was awarded a London Arts Council Grant in 2008.
Published as an artists' book. Softcover, 7 x 7 inches, 120 pp, 2011. £25
Published as a limited series of small cards in a box. Softcover, 3.5 x 3.5 inches, 12 cards. Back in Black Publishing, 2010. £10 each
A collaboration with writer Paul Davies, based on a trip to Reno in Christmas 2004. Reno ‘The biggest little city’ did not disappoint. Refugee hippies from San Francisco; marvellous bar tenders (the book is dedicated to one of them, a certain Doug Twist) taxi drivers playing BTO steering with their knees; goats in Santa costumes riding in cars; big trucks; fantasy girls; fights; dope; antique markets and seductive, beautiful, dangerous, surviving ‘Americana’ where you nervously watch your back.
Limited edition book of 160. Softcover, 15cm x 10cm, 96 pp. Back in Black Publishing, 2010. £20
Some Las Vegas Strip Clubs
With the lights up and empty of people the photographs allow you to engage with a varied and often surprising architecture. The exteriors landscapes are all photographed in daylight and the interiors with the lights up. Some of the interiors are fantastic in their use of ‘luxury’ materials and design, some are not, but they are all public fantasy spaces. They invite fantasies of what might take place when the lights are down but at the same time reveal the illusion that construct them. Not unlike photography and its relationship to desire. The work represents over five years of work on this subject.
Published as an unlimited book. Softcover, 7 x 7 inches, 156 pp, 2008. £30
Las Vegas Diaries
The Las Vegas Diaries is a body of work on Las Vegas taken over a period of five years. It explores the difficulties of living the western dream in Las Vegas – a city where consumption of experience is extreme. It is also a collaboration with writer Paul Davies who is the subject of many of the photos and also author of the writing that has been published as a limited edition art book (Back in Black Publishing, 2005). Some of the series has also been published in Zeropolos, The Experience of Las Vegas, Bruce Begout (Reaktion, 2003).
Published as limited first edition, softcover, 7.5 x 5.5 inches, 326 pp, 2005, 100 copies. Back in Black Publishing, Out of Print.
Stripper of the Year
A continuation of the extreme close-up that includes both male and female striptease artists. The images are presented as a series of tryptics that allow the pleasure of form, rhythm and movement of a moment in time.
Wood Framed, 13 x 22 inches (33 x 56 cm)
Baby Oil and Ice
A series empty interiors of London Strip pubs empty of people that show only the signs of what happens in these spaces. Also a series of extreme close-ups of the dancers themselves that confront the voyeurism that is intrinsic to these spaces and how they are experienced.
Published as a collaborative book, Baby Oil and Ice, Striptease in East London (The Do-Not-Press, 2002) with Sarah Ainslie (Photographer) and Lara Clifton (Editor). Out of Print.


Let’s share wisdom and God’s truth and have a bit of fun along the way. You can use this page to post quotes from your favorite books (including the Bible), teachers, and sermons. If we can’t guess the author, make sure you return to give us the answer! Our next quote is from one of the greatest writers in Christianity of both fiction and nonfiction.
“All Hell is smaller than one pebble of your earthly world: but it is smaller than one atom of this world, the Real World. Look at yon butterfly. If it swallowed all Hell, Hell would not be big enough to do it any harm or to have any taste.”
Who said it? C. S. Lewis in The Great Divorce
“God is not safe and He will not be squeezed into some neat, respectable Sunday discusssion…To know God at all is to watch Him explode any box we put Him in with His terror, majesty and indescribable wonder.”
Who said it? James MacDonald Gripped by the Greatness of God
“Put together all the tenderest love you know of, the deepest you have ever felt, and the strongest that has ever been poured out upon you, and heap upon it all the love of all the loving human hearts in the world, and then multiply it by infinity, and you will begin perhaps to have some faint glimpse of the love and grace of God.”
Who said it? Hannah Whitall Smith taken from The Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life.


Wednesday, December 4, 2013
ABOUT THE BOOK
It's been two months since Lizzie's daddy disappeared due to the awful Depression. Lizzie's praying he'll return to Bittersweet, Alabama, for her birthday. It won't feel special without him, what with Lizzie's Mama being so sad she won't even talk and the bank nipping at their heels for a mortgage payment.
Daddy expected her to be the best at any cost. But Lizzie claims "that cost me my top grades and my best friend. It's dumped 'em both square into Erin's hands. She's gone batty if she thinks she's gonna get me carted off to the orphanage."
While Lizzie waits, she gets comfort writing in her journal. As time passes, she can only picture her daddy's face by opening her locket. If others can get by, why did her daddy leave? If he doesn't return, how can she overcome the same obstacles that drove him away?
Life is challenging for, soon-to-be-twelve, Lizzie and her mother. With her father having left and her mother in a several state of depression, Lizzie is left to keep things together. But trying to find money to pay the mortgage as well as doing the cooking and laundry plus trying to find time for schoolwork and her friend, Ben, is stressing Lizzie out. And a girl at school is determined to prevent Lizzie from not only taking top honors at school, but from finding a way to keep her home life together as well. And Ben seems to be slipping away as well. Can Lizzie find a way to persist or will she be forced to concede as did her father?
Strengths: The character development here is superbly done. Each character stands out clearly with his/her own problems. Lizzie is such a dominant character though that she has a hard time seeing anything beyond her own problems. This leads to serious problems some of which Lizzie brings on herself with her refusal to listen or ask for help. The themes of friendship, loyalty, persistence, and the power of a listening ear all shine through very clearly. Beautifully written and beautifully told, Every Day After is sure to be a Newbery contender.
Weaknesses: Lizzie's stubbornness and self-focus were rather frustrating at times. I wanted to jump into the book and shake her a couple of times. Hmm. Maybe not a weakness in the story, just a personal pet peeve.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
ABOUT THE BOOK
The last thing April Grace wants is more change in her life--but that's exactly what she gets! Plus, April has a new mystery to solve when Myra Sue starts sneaking around and acting very suspicious!
From snooty new neighbors to starting junior high to getting a new baby brother to having her "grandmother" get a boyfriend, April Grace has had enough change to last until she is at least 87 years old.
But when it rains, it pours, and April Grace is in for the ride of her life when her prissy, citified neighbor Isabel becomes her gym teacher and a long-lost relative suddenly reappears and throws everything into a tizzy. On top of that, April's sister, Myra Sue, has been hiding something and sneaking around. April needs to find out what is going on before her silly sister gets herself into trouble again. More important, will April find the grace she needs to handle her topsy-turvy life and forgive past wrongs?
Girls will fall in love with April's humor and completely relate to her as she deals with family, friends, drama, and both the humor and the heartache that are part of growing up.
April Grace has a big mouth. She isn't afraid to say what she thinks, even if comes out rather rude. And she has definite opinions about things including her sister, Myra Sue's strange behavior. Having gotten in trouble previously she decides that she won't tell anyone about it until she has some concrete proof as to what her sister is doing. But the unexpected arrival of a relative throws all her plans into chaos, making her wonder what her life is coming to. Throw in a disagreement with her best friend, a surprise birthday party, and her neighbor as her new P.E. teacher and April Grace has a lot to sort through. Can she figure it out in time? Or will things just explode?
Strengths: April Grace is one of those characters that makes you sigh in exasperation yet laugh at her brashness. She has a strong voice and her 'quaint' expressions help create a believable setting. The other characters are also interesting each with his/her own problems and perspectives. The author does a nice job of showing how real relationships sometimes work and sometimes don't work based on those perspectives which may or may not be accurate.
Weaknesses: Much of this book takes place at April Grace's home, which is interesting, but some young readers might find a tad boring, but April Grace's narration is anything but boring. The mystery with Myra Sue isn't too hard to figure out.
Monday, November 25, 2013
ABOUT THE BOOK
Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking and at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there might be more than one way for her to stay afloat. The Weight of Water is a startlingly original piece of fiction; most simply a brilliant coming of age story, it also tackles the alienation experienced by many young immigrants. Moving, unsentimental and utterly page-turning, we meet and share the experiences of a remarkable girl who shows us how quiet courage prevails.
Kasienka and her mother arrive in England prepared to search for her father who left them behind in Poland. They just received a check from him giving them an idea of where he is living, but Kasienka isn't sure he wants to be found. When she tries to convince her mother of this, her mother ignores her. As the search continues, Kasienka struggles to fit in at her school where she has been placed a year behind where she should be, just because her English isn't good enough. In addition to this, a group of girls starts bullying her for no reason she understands. But slowly Kasienka's confidence in herself grows as she finally makes a friend and pursues her passion for swimming. When a boy shows interest in her, she is excited about getting her first kiss but confused about how it is all supposed to work. Things come to a head however when Kasienka's father is found and it's clear that he wants nothing further to do with her mother.
Strengths: The characters are great including Kasienka, her mother, their neighbor Kanoro, and Will especially shine through. The plot is interesting revolving as it does around a young girl's love of swimming and how it helps her deal with the challenges in her life, including a mother who refuses to listen and accept what those around her tell her. Kasienka's struggles at school are unfortunately all to common, especially for immigrant children. The free verse is beautifully written.
Weaknesses: I'm not sure how many middle grade readers want to read free verse. The format means that a lot of details are left out, but this allows the reader to focus on Kasienka's feelings, which is not entirely a bad thing. I also have issues with 12 and 13-year-old's making out, especially French kissing such as Kasienka and Will engage in. Do we really want to encourage kids this age to engage in that kind of behavior without fully understanding the consequences (which are in no way explored in this book)? Sigh. Maybe I'm the only one bothered by this.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Wanted: One amazing forever home for one amazing sixth grader.
"My name is Gaby, and I'm looking for a home where I can invite my best friend over and have a warm breakfast a couple of times a week. Having the newest cell phone or fancy clothes isn't important, but I'd like to have a cat that I can talk to when I'm home alone."
Gaby Ramirez Howard loves volunteering at the local animal shelter. She plays with the kittens, helps to obedience train the dogs, and writes adoption advertisements so that the strays who live there can find their forever homes: places where they'll be loved and cared for, no matter what.
Gaby has been feeling like a bit of a stray herself, lately. Her mother has recently been deported to Honduras and Gaby is stuck living with her inattentive dad. She's confident that her mom will come home soon so that they can adopt Gaby's favorite shelter cat together. When the cat's original owners turn up at the shelter, however, Gaby worries that her plans for the perfect family are about to fall apart.
Gaby lives with her father now that her mother has been sent back to Honduras because she was in the U.S. illegally. But Gaby's father rarely pays attention to her and barely manages to support them both moving jobs every few weeks. Gaby desperately wants her mother to return and doesn't understand the difficulties involved. When her school class volunteers at an animals shelter, Gaby is asked to write profiles of each of the animals available for adoption, which she does well. But when she falls in love with an abused and neglected cat named Feather, she's willing to do whatever it takes to protect the cat even if it gets her in trouble.
Strengths: Gaby is a likable main character who makes plenty of mistakes throughout the story as she searches for a home to call her own. Her best friend, Alma is a delight with her fiesty ways and sense of humor. The issue of illegal immigration is handled in a sensitive way with Gaby eventually realizing that skipping over the border just isn't possible and even attempting it is dangerous. I also appreciated Gaby's teacher's and the way they handled poor student behavior, including the bullying that Gaby undergoes.
Weaknesses: The legal issues involved in illegal immigration are ignored and other ways for Gaby's mother to return are not explored, giving the book a rather one-sided feel. Gaby's going to live with Alma's family is treated as an informality when legally certain things would need to be done for them to offically be her guardians. The school especially would require a legal guardian for certain things. Child readers though aren't likely to notice any of this, they will simply enjoy a sweet story about finding home and animals.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Alcatraz Island in the 1930s isn't the most normal place to grow up, but it's home for Moose Flanagan, his autistic sister, Natalie, and all the families of the guards. When Moose's dad gets promoted to Associate Warden, despite being an unlikely candidate, it's a big deal. But the cons have a point system for targeting prison employees, and his dad is now in serious danger. After a fire starts in the Flanagan's apartment, Natalie is blamed, and Moose bands with the other kids to track down the possible arsonist. Then Moose gets a cryptic note from the notorious Al Capone himself. Is Capone trying to protect Moose's dad too? If Moose can't figure out what Capone's note means, it may be too late.
I put off reading this series because Al Capone and Alcatraz simply didn't interest me, but I'm glad I finally read one of the books in the series. Now I want to go back and read the two previous books. I found myself really liking this book.
Moose, a thirteen-year-old boy living on Alcatraz Island with his family, feels responsible to make sure his father remains safe now that he is associate warden. Along with that goes the ongoing need to help his autistic sister, Natalie learn to get along socially. Natalie is a genius with numbers but won't even look people in the eye. After a fire guts his family's apartment and Natalie gets blamed, Moose sets out to discover the real cause of the fire, hoping to prove his sister's innocence. With the help of his friends, a cockroach or two, and Moose's own observational skills can Moose find the firebug in time? And what about his father's life, can he protect his father too?
Strengths: Moose is an appealing character as are his friends, Annie, Jimmy, and Piper (sort of). Moose's interactions with his sister are believable. Moose clearly loves his sister but gets very frustrated sometimes with her behavior. The mystery about the fire is an fascinating one as are the methods the kids use to try to find answers (I did appreciate however that it was the adults that discover many of the clues) and they ultimately stumble upon other mischief going on and work to bring the culprits to justice. A satisfying read all around with some surprises along the way, including Capone's involvement. I also appreciated that Natalie plays a key role in the story, using her strength with numbers to help those around her.
Weaknesses: Many children won't read historical fiction because of a mistaken idea that it is 'boring.' And this may not be as action-packed as a lot of kids want these days.
Friday, November 22, 2013
ABOUT THE BOOK
Dad and Ben haven't been getting along recently and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. But Ben is on to Dad's plan and invites Ben's thuggish buddy, Theo. The family dog, Atticus, comes along too and the story is told by Ben and Atticus. When their truck breaks down, they commandeer an old school bus, along with its mechanic, Gus. Next, they pick up Mia, a waitress escaping a tense situation. Only sharp-eyed Atticus realizes that Theo is on the run—and someone is following them.
I'm not entirely sure what to make of this book. In some ways I really enjoyed it, the dog's commentary for example was quite amusing. The relationships between the characters were interesting even though the sudden addition of some characters seemed a tad unbelievable.
When Dad and Ben set off to pick up a rescued border collie pup, Ben assumes it will be anything but typical, after all his father is in charge. But when he finds out that thanks to his father's new business, he won't be attending hockey camp like he'd planned on, he is furious and does everything he can to make the trip as awkward as possible. He starts by inviting his friend, Theo along. Switching to a school bus after their truck breaks down and the added company of the mechanic and a former waitress further confuses things, especially when it becomes apparent that Theo is hiding something and ready to bolt. Will they ever make it to the puppy or will disaster strike first?
Strengths: The characterizations are spot on, each of the characters has an important part to play. They each have their own ideas and problems. The dog provides an amusing and insightful commentary on the human dynamics, sensing things that the people struggle to work through. Ben's father's antics were humorous as was Ben's reactions to them (mind and voice didn't always agree). I enjoyed reading about the relationships that developed between the different characters and how problems were addressed.
Weaknesses: The episodic nature of the story makes it feel not quite connected. And some of the events in the story are downright absurd. Probably won't bother most young readers though.
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Are you bored with being so proper?
Do you want to have more fun?
Mr. Tiger knows exactly how you feel. So he decides to go wild.
But does he go too far?
From Caldecott Honor artist Peter Brown comes a story that shows there's a time and place for everything...even going wild.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter Brown has always loved telling stories. Growing up in New Jersey, he told stories by drawing whimsical characters andscenes from his imagination. Then, as a teenager, he fell in love with writing, and told his tales with words. While studying illustration at Art Center College of Design, Peter’s love of both words and pictures led him to take several courses on children’s books. And before long he knew he’d found his calling.
After graduating from Art Center Peter moved to New York City to be closer to the publishing industry. He was working on animated TV shows when he was hired to write and illustrate his first picture book, Flight of the Dodo. Peter quickly signed up his second and third books, and his career as an author and illustrator of children’s books was under way.
Peter’s books have earned him numerous honors, including a Caldecott Honor (2013) for Creepy Carrots! written by Aaron Reynolds, two E.B. White Awards, aNew York Times Best Illustrated Book award, a Children’s Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year, two Irma Black Honors, and five New York Times bestsellers.
Peter lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Mr. Tiger goes Wild not only entertains but it illustrates how the strength of individuals helps change society as a whole. Of course, kids aren't going to see that, they will simply get a kick out of Mr. Tiger's going from utterly proper to completely wild and almost back again. The book beautifully illustrates that even the strongest passion isn't enough without someone to share it with. I enjoyed how Brown uses color to highlight Mr. Tiger's change and how 'going wild' can add color to one's life. I have no doubt that child readers will giggle with delight as Mr. Tiger goes from wearing a suit and tie and behaving properly to wearing nothing but his own skin and enjoying being a tiger to the utmost. His wildness actually reminds me of some children I know. ;)
1 print copy of Mr. Tiger Goes Wild
Thursday, November 21, 2013
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It's 1944, W.W. II is raging. Jayna's big brother Rob is her only family. When Rob is called to duty on a destroyer, Jayna is left in their small town in upstate New York with their cranky landlady. But right before he leaves, Rob tells Jayna a secret: they may have a grandmother in Brooklyn. Rob found a little blue recipe book with her name and an address for a bakery. When Jayna learns that Rob is missing in action, she's devastated. Along with her turtle Theresa, the recipe book, and an encouraging, ghostly voice as her guide, Jayna sets out for Brooklyn in hopes of finding the family she so desperately needs.
I quite enjoyed this story, especially the relationship between Jayna and her brother, even though we only see them together briefly. It's a short read so there isn't a ton of detail, but enough to give a sense of time and place.
Strengths: Jayna is a strong, likable character with a difficult set of circumstances to face, which she does with courage and aplomb. The secondary characters are appealing as well with Andrew and Millie befriending Jayna and Elise offering grandmotherly care. The book shows how the war effected those on the homefront in terms of rationing and worrying about loved ones.
Weaknesses: I found the ghost voice a rather odd addition to the story, especially since there is no real explanation for who it is or where it came from. Most kids will accept the ghost on faith, but I would have liked more information. Also, this is historical fiction which a lot of kids won't pick up.
ABOUT THE BOOK
When a boy and his dog go for a hike, the boy trips on a fossil, and it comes to life, revealing an ancient plant. The boy is so intrigued that he breaks two more fossils and they too come to life - showing a prehistoric dragonfly and a pterodactyl. The dog jumps on the pterodactyl's back, and the boy, desperate to get his dog back, figures out a way to make things go back to normal. Using original art, this "wordless story" will surely spark imagination and creativity.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bill Thomson lives in Southington, Connecticut with his wife, Diann, and their three sons, Billy, Nik, and Ethan. Bill has illustrated Karate Hour, Building With Dad, Baseball Hour, and Soccer Hour, all written by Carol Nevius. Bill's first solo book, CHALK, was released in the spring of 2010, and he recently completed his second book, FOSSIL (Fall 2013). Bill is a Professor of Illustration at the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford.
FOSSIL: Uncovering a Wordless Book
By Bill Thomson
My new wordless book, FOSSIL, is an exploration of imagination that takes a boy and his dog on a fantastical adventure. I hope that in addition to being a book that can be used as a tool for beginning/reluctant readers, as a prompt for writing, or purely as entertainment, FOSSIL may also generate interest in science and prehistoric life for young readers.
While the book has no words, it still involved a great deal of research. Because I work realistically, getting good visual information is critical to the success of my paintings. After researching books and websites to gain an understanding of my subject matter, I carefully selected models, found props, built models, and scouted locations to photograph as reference. Then I looked at these photos to make my acrylic paintings life-like and believable.
To create FOSSIL, I hoped to acquire authentic fossils for a fern, dragonfly, and pteranodon—each of the relics the boy and his dog encounter in my story. Having actual fossils would allow me to light them in different ways and show them from many different perspectives.
My first quest, a fern fossil, was very common and easy to find. I purchased several fern fossils on eBay, a nice resource with a multitude of possible choices. Acquiring dragonfly and pteranodon fossils were not so easy. I learned that dragonfly fossils were extremely rare and expensive, and a pteranodon fossil would be almost impossible to purchase. However, I was able to study the visual aspects of fossils in museums and stores. I decided a more practical goal was to construct my own replicas out of clay for both the dragonfly and pteranodon claw. I made these based on photos of real fossil specimens found in books and the Internet.
To depict the pteranodon, I read a great book titled The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Pterosaurs by Dr. Peter Wellenhofer, and a very informative website called, http://www.oceansofkansas.com/pteranodon.html . My rendition was based on information from these sources, pteranodon models, and my imagination. I even looked at lizards to make its texture more reptilian (pteranodons are flying reptiles). Because it is hard to know exactly what a pteranodon looked like, my primary goal was to blend fact with imagination and depict a convincing creature that would serve the story.
Because FOSSIL has no words to provide clarification, it was critical to create the most visually clear and engaging story possible. After gaining an understanding of my subject matter, I sometimes made artistic choices regarding how I would use information. For example, after observing many fossils, I saw that their rock could vary in color. In my story, I decided to use muted colors to differentiate the rocks and create a subtle link with the fossil and the thing it contained. Although the color of fossil rocks does not actually reflect its content, I made this choice as a visual key for young readers. I also chose not to depict the bone of the wing of the pteranodon so the claw shape would read more clearly. When creating a wordless fantasy, you begin by understanding your subject and then deciding how to weave that information into a cohesive and captivating story.
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One of the wonderful things about wordless picture books is the opportunity to create one's own version of the story. There is so much room for using one's own imagination to explain what one sees or to even add more details. The discussion possibilities are endless, limited only to the imagination of those reading the book. Bill Thomson's new book, Fossil, offers so much in terms of opportunities to discuss fossils, dinosaurs, and other aspects of science in addition to the fun story itself. And the idea of fossils coming to life is an enthralling idea that I have no doubt that kids will love. The illustrations are gorgeous and full of life. And it's clear the illustrator did his homework, the fern, dragonfly and pteranodon all look quite real. And the expressions on the boy's face as the fossils come to life around him are humorous. All in all, a fabulous read.
1 print copy of Fossil by Bill Thomson
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Acts of Observation..... Watch this disappear, a small publication containing short texts and photographs, is available as an e-book, downloadable from the Apple iTunes store. The material collected in Acts of Observation was generated over the period 2009 - 2012 in connection with an ongoing series of projects based on photographic explorations of various urban environments and phenomena. The primary focus has been on the ephemeral, the transitory, the overlooked and undervalued in everyday life and in culture.
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Humanities Council Calendar
- House History Day
- March 30, 2013
- Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library - Washington
House History Day Workshops
Learn to Research the History of Your Home
House History Day workshops will be held Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW in the Washingtoniana Division (3rd Floor). Two workshop sessions will be held: Session I: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm and Session II: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm. This year's House History Workshop will guide community historians, of any skill or knowledge level, through the DC Public Library Washingtoniana Division's collection. Participants will learn how to research the history of their own home or any other historical property.
These workshops will feature presentations by professionals who will guide workshop participants on how to navigate the collection of maps, building permits database, photo archives, microfilm records, the Council’s DC Digital Museum and conclude with a tour of the Kiplinger Museum at the Historical Society of Washington, DC.
The House History Day workshops provide residents with an opportunity to explore the history of their home including the date the home was built, architect, builder, dates of any improvements, former residents, and how the neighborhood evolved over time. House history research is powerful because it provides a personal connection to the past that few other types of historical research can; it allows anyone to forge a strong sense of connection with their neighborhood and their community whether they have called DC home for years, or just moved in last month.
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The Drake family in England and America, 1360-1895 : and the descendantsof Thomas Drake of Weymouth, Mass., 1635-1691. Title page Front matterContents The original home of the Drakes Thomas Drake and descendantsSecond generation Third generation Fourth generation Fifth generationSixth generation Seventh generation Eighth generation The Sir FrancisDrake family Drakes of Drakerath, Ireland Ancestors of other Drakefamilies in America Back matter Revolutionary soldiers Index. DrakesIndex. Other surnames List of subscribers.


Tezpur Medical College recruitment. Online applications are invited TMC jobs for the following posts as shown below under the establishment of the Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent, Tezpur Medical College & Hospital, Tezpur which will be available at the official web site of Directorate of Medical Education, Assam (www.dmeassam.gov.in) from 05.10.2017 to 20.10.2017 till midnight.
Tezpur Medical College (TMC) recruitment – LDA, Library Assistant & Others
Last Date: 20/10/2017
1.Name of the Post : Medical Record Officer : 1 post
2.Name of the Post : Library Assistant : 4 posts
3.Name of the Post : Coding Clerk/Record Keeper : 4 posts
4.Name of the Post : Accountant : 4 posts
5.Name of the Post : Cashier : 4 posts
6.Name of the Post : Account Assistant : 4 posts
7.Name of the Post : LDA/Computer Operator cum Clerk/ DTP Operator : 3 posts
Reservation: Reservation of posts for woman candidate and physically handicapped candidates will be as per prevailing Govt. rules.
Age: Candidate should not be less than 18 years and not above 43 years as on 01.01.2017. The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC, STP, STH Candidates only.
- The applicatino fee of Rs. 250/- only for General Category Candidates.
- Rs. 150/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty) only for OBC/MOBC, SC, ST (P) & ST (H) category
- Candidates will have to be paid through Treasury Challan to the Head of Account “0210-M&PH-03-MET&R-105-Allopathy” and the scanned copy of the challan to be uploaded while submitting the online application form.
- No fee require for BPL candidate and they require to upload their BPL certificate from the competent authority for such exemption of fee along with the application. Candidates who already apply to the post mention at Sl. Nos. 1, 2 and 3 of this advertisement against advertisement No. Janasanyog/3333/15 should upload the admit card/call letter issued earlier in respect of the post applied for towards fee exemption.
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- Interested candidates shall have to fill up the online Application Forms available at the official website of Directorate of Medical Education, Assam (www.dmeassam.gov.in).
- The following documents in original will have to be produced at the time of document verification and photocopies of all certificates etc. are to be submitted:
(a) 2 (two copies of recent passpost size colour photograph duly self-attested,
(b) HSLC admit card or birth certificate for age proof,
(c) All marksheets and pass certificates,
(d) Caste Certificate (Where applicable),
(e) Permanent residentship certificate,
(f) Employment Exchange Registration Certificate, Certificate of training/ experience. Extra Curricular etc.,
(g) Admit Card issued earlier in respect of the post applied for, if applicable.
- Detailed list of eligible candidates for each post along with the details of written test shall be notified in due course of the time and shall be displayed in the website www.dmeassam.gov.in.
The date of uploading in the website shall be published in the local newspaper for information of the eligible candidates.
Sd/- Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent
Tezpur Medical College & Hospital, Tezpur
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Stressvrij beleggen is written in Dutch and available in both digital and printed formats:
Stressvrij Beleggen (Stress-Free Investing) is my book about investing. The chapters contain the following topics:
- Chapter 1: Short introduction about the contents of the book.
- Chapter 2: Reasons to start investing and steps to get personal finances in order.
- Chapter 3: All about investment categories, securities and other stuff any investor should know.
- Chapter 4: Common mistakes and pitfalls investors should avoid.
- Chapter 5: How to build a portfolio and choose the right securities.


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Art for Activism at College of Marin
May 8, 2018 at 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Join us and enjoy the opening reception for the Art for Activism exhibit in the College of Marin Library on May 8th between 12:45 and 2:45pm! The project’s title is “Tell Me a Story about Climate Justice.” A free lunch will be provided thanks to grants from the Associated Students of College of Marin & the Foundation of College of Marin. This Art Exhibit concludes a collaboration between 350Marin and College of Marin where more than 40 students engaged in creating stories related to Climate Justice and in giving to these stories an artistic expression.
The artworks will be displayed from May 7th – 11th at the College of Marin Library, and from May 14th – 18th in the Cafeteria. The College of Marin is located at 835 College Ave, Kentfield, CA 94904.
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The Book of Job
Job is a record of human doubt and debate about the relationship between G-d and G-d's creations. Why do apparently righteous people suffer? Is goodness rewarded? Is G-d even paying attention? It begins as an apparently righteous individual, Job, suffers the loss of his family, wealth and health, apparently at the instigation of some sort of demonic force, and then it follows with his debates about his fate with four associates, before concluding with a lecture delivered by G-d. Initially, we will focus on the basic text, reading it straight through to see the structure and basic ideas. Once we have a grounding in that we will be able to explore the themes addressed in the text and its commentaries.
This course is open to students of all levels and backgrounds.
Men and women welcome.
Tuesdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. NOTE NEW TIME
Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, 470 Glencairn Avenue
This course is co-sponsored by Yeshiva University Torah Mi'Tzion Beit Midrash Zichron Dov and Shaarei Shomayim Congregation
Studies in Genesis: The Birth of Moral Selfhood: The Story of Avraham and Sarah
We will examine and compare the approaches taken by different commentaries in analyzing the Torah text focusing on elements of language and structure to uncover and interpret literary patterns. Topics to be discussed include, why was Avraham selected to be founder of the 'chosen' nation? Who was Haran? Sarah's moral development from Yiskah to Sarah, the 10 tests of Avraham and how they impact and the idea that the deeds of our ancestors are a model for future generations. The course encourages group discussion and inquiry. The overall goal is to demonstrates the richness of ideas that are contained in each verse.
Tuesdays, 8 - 9:30 p.m.
To register go to registration page and follow instructions or call 416-877-2050
Watch for courses to be offered in October 2014 - June 2015 including: Talmud Kiddushin, Numbers: The Positive Mitzvot of Shabbat, Maimonides' 13 Principles of Judaism, Judaism's View on Religious Martyrdom and more.......


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Head to the directory where the bank file is stored
Spoiler : Path :"C://Users/YOUR_USERNAME/Documents/StarCraftII/accounts/SOME_NUMBERS/#-S2-#-#######/Banks/1-S2-1-689689"
Spoiler : Path :"/Users/YOUR_USERNAME/Library/application support/blizzard/Starcraft II/accounts/SOME_NUMBERS/#-S2-#-#######/Banks/1-S2-1-689689"
In macOS, the Library folder is hidden by default. To open it, open finder and click the "Go" menu on the status bar at the top of the screen. Now hold down the option-alt keyboard key and a library option will appear in the "Go" menu. Then the next folder you go into is "Application Support", and so on; see the mac location above.
Copy the "Mbank13.SC2BANK" file into wherever you think would be safe or convenient for you, such as;
- Cloud Storage services (Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Apple iCloud, etc)
- A flash drive/External HDD
- Another computer/laptop
You can use software such as "Everyday Auto Backup"(suggested by Sureiya) to automatically copy the banks file/folder at set intervals of time to another location.
To Restore your Bank
Put the "Mbank13.SC2BANK" data back into your StarCraft II installation, go to the same directory from step 1 and replace the "Mbank13.SC2BANK" there with your backup copy.
This guide was written by @Mugy I just gave it its own thread.


ATLAS of emerging practices is a publication that provides an overview of the state of the architect’s profession, analysing themes, trends, projects, and methods that characterise the professional practice, and understanding this discipline through the research carried out with a selection of emerging architectural practices in the European territory.
ATLAS involved 95 emerging offices from 22 European countries in an online survey. Their responses were collected and further analysed in this publication. Following an introduction on the New Generations project and its evolution over the years, the publication develops in four main sections: organisation, business, media, and projects.
A project by ITINERANT OFFICE
Within the cultural agenda of NEW GENERATIONS
Edited and curated by Gianpiero Venturini


This morning while Kade and I were getting ready to go to Cocoa Club at the library, we decided to take some pictures of his new mail bag. Kade wanted a bag like the girls have at school but I wanted to do something a little different. I have such a hard time finding cool projects for little boys but love this bag I just made Kade. I'm going to type up the pattern and have it for sale on Ravelry.
And, when we got home I had a birthday surprise in the bedroom! Alex found this wonderful handmade and hand painted blanket box at the Re-Store in town. It is very lovely and will go great at the end our bed when we have a bigger bedroom. For now, it will live on the living room and hold our blankets.
Some may not find this a very romantic birthday gift but I do! Alex knows how much I love handmade goods and it's nice to build our life together! I'm very excited!


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Work Icon Set is a collection of royalty-free stock icons for use in commercial and personal products, including software applications, websites, blogs, and presentations.
Icons are carefully created pixel by pixel by the hand of a professional artist. They shine with a bright palette of colors, smooth and well-rounded edges. Superb in their quality, icons will help a developer to place a truly professional feel to his project's interfaces without the need to hire a designer or spend days and even weeks on designing icons on his own.
Work Icon Set is delivered in a variety of formats and sizes, including ICO, PNG, GIF, BMP and such sizes as 16x16, 24x24, 32x32 and 48x48. Icons are available in 256 colors and in True Color with semi-transparency. What's more, icon formats for Windows Vista are also available with such size as 256x256.
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We are delighted to announce the long-awaited re-issue of Ched’s Biblical Vision of Sabbath Economics,
which now features the art of colleagues Sarah Holst and Julia Jack
Scott! (The text has been slightly edited, updated and expanded,
awaiting a more thorough revision when time permits). Chris has turned
this popular booklet, which sold thousands of copies since its original
publication 2001, into a newly formatted and updated PDF and Ebook formats (EPUB and Kindle). Email us to buy your copy for just US$5.00.
In their latest book, Healing Haunted Histories: A Settler Discipleship of Decolonization, Elaine Enns and Ched Myers take on the “ghosts” of settler colonialism, Indigenous displacement, and white supremacy that can be found in many of our family histories — if only we have the courage to look for them.
Available NOW - this 400-page book is equal parts:
- memoir (mostly focusing on Enns’ Mennonite family and community, who endured the Russian Civil War, fled the Soviet aftermath and settled on Indigenous land in Saskatchewan in the 1920s);
- social analysis;
- theological reflection; and
- workbook for those ready to “do their own work.”
At chedmyers.org you will find most of BCM's FREE resources (many of which were formerly for sale) including Ched's Blog, published Articles by Elaine Enns and/or Ched Myers, Audio recordings and a selection of recorded Webinars.
We strive to build capacity for discipleship at the intersection of Seminary and Sanctuary, Streets and Soil, Soma and Psyche (body and soul). Our work focuses on five interrelated program areas:
A wide variety of publications and media resources are now available for free download at our sister site: ChedMyers.org including:
In 2018 BCM celebrates 20 years! The video is a slideshow (15 seconds per slide) of highlights from 20 years of Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries.


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~Full-color illustrations, map, and reference color photos of frogs.
~An easy-to-read story for ages 7 and up.
~Also available as an audiobook.
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Adelaide lost her parents a year before and now a rich man in town is making unwanted advances toward her. Desperate, she writes to two men and quickly accepts the one from Cheyenne, Wyoming. On the final leg of her journey, in a stagecoach with four other mail order brides, her suspicions are confirmed. Will she ever find a man she can truly trust?
This novella is based on minor characters from the novel, The Solid Rock. However, it can be read without reading the novel or the other novellas in the series.
(*Traditional English scone recipe included at the end of the story!)
This book follows British English spelling and usage.
Clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.
Genre: humorous culinary cozy mysteries, cat cozy mystery series / women amateur sleuth / British detective mystery
OXFORD TEAROOM MYSTERIES
A Scone To Die For (Book 1)
Tea with Milk and Murder (Book 2)
Two Down, Bun To Go (Book 3)
Till Death Do Us Tart (Book 4)
Muffins and Mourning Tea (Book 5)
Four Puddings and a Funeral (Book 6)
Another One Bites the Crust (Book 7)
Apple Strudel Alibi (Book 8)
The Dough Must Go On (Book 9)
All-Butter ShortDead (Prequel)
Snuggle up with seven brand new, never before published Christian winter romances from bestselling and award-winning authors. Kisses and kids abound in this collection of novellas that will warm your heart all winter long.
One Winter Kiss – Lindi Peterson – Deena Ross travels to Ohio to try and sway her grandfather from making a big mistake, a mistake his neighbor Andrew has been encouraging. When a winter storm hits, and Deena is forced to stay with Andrew and his young son, Evan, Deena’s vision of love is tested and she might lose her heart in one winter kiss.
Childish Ways – Jenn Faulk – Kevin Peterson, a teacher at a small town elementary school, is unexpectedly reunited with Lisa Walker, a girl who spent most of their childhood tormenting and bullying him, when she comes back to town where she helps organize a winter carnival to benefit her niece’s school. Lisa has no idea who he is, though, and as they work alongside one another and Kevin sees how much she has changed, he begins to question whether or not he can really trust her and let her into his life.
The Baby & the Bachelor – Cindy K. Green – Playboy bachelor, Alec, discovers a baby on his doorstep only days away from being appointed to a political office, prompting him to appeal his assistant, Jane, for help. Misunderstandings and accusations from the press abound, leading Alec to wonder, even if he were prepared for a ready-made family, could sweet, church-going Jane ever find it in her heart to marry a sinner like him?
For Tracy – Trisha Grace – One phone call led to Sarah Carter becoming the guardian of her favorite student, Tracy, while waiting for Tracy’s Uncle Keith to show up. But Sarah has no idea Uncle Keith was Keith Sutton, Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor, and doesn’t realize how much trouble she is heading for.
Tropical Kiss Or Miss – Liwen Y. Ho – Therapist Olivia Chan can’t wait to escape it all—a failed marriage, a struggling practice, and her son’s recent health scare. The Hawaiian getaway she planned, however, gets rained on—quite literally—by a tropical storm and the unexpected arrival of her estranged husband Matthew, who’s determined to win her back.
To Gain a Mommy – Tanya Eavenson – When Hope Michaels decides to face her past, she unknowingly purchases the house across the street from her former fiancé—the man her twin sister married, then widowed. Fire Captain Carl McGuire can put out any flame, except for the one Hope sparks within him—some things never change.
Foolish Heart – Cindy Flores Martinez – Judy and Graham have feelings for each other, but they won’t admit it. After all, she lives in America and he lives in Scotland with his daughter, Mairi, who he could never leave to be with the woman he loves.


Little Falls, New York is a charming city with breathtaking views. The Little Falls Antique Center is located in close proximity to Cafes, Eateries, Brewery, Shopping, Hiking, Biking and Rock Climbing.
Looking for more to do while visiting the city of Little Falls? Click on these websites below to learn more about our history, local events and activities happening our area.
Visit Think Local Little Falls for local activities and events.
Visit This is Little Falls to learn about our city and the amazing things happening in our area.
Visit the Little Falls Historical Society Museum to learn more about our historical city.
Visit the City of Little Falls to keep up to date on news, events and notices.
Visit Main Street First to see what’s happening right on Main Street in Little Falls, New York.
Visit the Herkimer County page.
Visit the Little Falls Library
Visit the Erie Canal Lock 17, there’s a path for walkers, bikers and even rock climbing at Moss Island


New Digital Access to ICPSR Data Sets at the UCSF Library
The UCSF Library now provides electronic access to raw data sets, in addition to its current collection of published data summaries and research results. UCSF has joined the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), a group of over 400 colleges and universities worldwide that maintains a digital archive of social science data sets at the University of Michigan. Its membership will entitle UCSF faculty, staff, students and post docs to borrow data and documentation from ICPSR's collection and to take advantage of ICPSR's extensive summer training program in quantitative methods.
Researchers in the UCSF Center for Health and Community and other social science departments on campus have been eager to join ICPSR and have access to a collection that spans numerous subject areas: census, community and urban studies, conflict and war, economic behavior, education, environment and geography, political issues, health care, international systems, legal issues, and social indicators and institutions.
Researchers may browse ICPSR's collection through its web site. Some data and documents are available for free download directly from ICPSR's site. Many studies will need to be ordered for $100 per study through the Data Management Services (DMS) office at the UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management. Researchers may submit requests for fee-based studies via its web site.
For more information about this new service, please visit the Data Management Services web site or at 502-7568.


The Contest that never was
It was 1264 when Pope Urban IV instituted the Feast of Corpus Christi, (this title comes from the Latin, meaning the Body of Christ). The pope wanted a special Mass and office written especially for this new important feast of the Holy Eucharist. It was this difficult and essential task that was appointed to both Sts. Bonaventure and Thomas Aquinas. The holy father reserved to himself the right of choosing which of these two great men’s writings would be used.
So on the appointed day, both Saints, each with his manuscript under his arm, came before the Vicar of Christ. St. Thomas was to go first, and kneeling before the pope, began to read what he had written. Both Pope Urban IV and St. Bonaventure listened with tears of emotion to the beautiful work of this Saint. And while St. Thomas was still reading, St. Bonaventure turned aside and tore his manuscript into small pieces. When St. Bonaventure’s turn came, he admitted what he had done and told them that he was no longer in possession of his manuscript. St. Bonaventure explained that he considered St. Thomas’ work alone worthy to be used at the Most Holy Feast, therefore making it unnecessary to take his own poor work into account.
And for centuries now on the feast of Corpus Christi, within every Catholic church is heard that heavenly hymn written by the hand of St. Thomas Aquinas. And while no one will ever know what inspiring prayer St. Bonaventure wrote, we do know one thing. While God is greatly glorified and pleased with the great work of St. Thomas Aquinas, He is equally glorified and pleased with the great humility of St. Bonaventure.
So when you hear the “Tantum Ergo” or the “O Salutaris Hostia,” (excerpts from what St. Thomas wrote for the feast of Corpus Christi), remember the humble act performed by St. Bonaventure who desired that this feast be the most beneficial to the Catholic Church and give the greatest glory to God.


Festive Road was commissioned by Milton Keynes Council to help engage with the local community to inform and obtain views on Milton Keynes’ European Capital of Culture 2023 bid, and culture generally in MK.
In response to the brief, Festive Road created a cycle powered bus, the MK Culture Coach, and a Travel Lounge which 'popped-up' at events and places in Milton Keynes between May and July 2017.
People were encouraged to answer the 4 questions on the Boarding Pass and post in the box - to garner as much information as possible.
The Boarding Pass had a detachable coupon, which people could tear off and keep hold of to use as their ticket to board the Culture Coach; or to just keep as a souvenir.
At some of the locations (layout permitting) there was a map of MK and another of Europe, where people were encouraged to ‘tag’ their favourite places.
This was a participatory exhibition, and people were welcome to browse, rummage, play or just soak up the atmosphere.
The Lounge had a quirky old-fashioned feel, a cartography theme, with maps, (present and future), globes, travel trunks, hat stands, a book case with MK related reference material and a specially built tables. The tables featured local maps; and there were lots of objects, trinkets and souvenirs from around Europe for people to pick up and look at, and which served as prompts to people as they were asked to answer the four questions in the brief.
There were also be some travel related and MK related activity books, and colouring and games for children.
The MK Culture Coach
This specially created cycle-powered bus was be operated by a rider and conductor and had the facility for up to 4 passengers pedalling and an additional seat for 2 at the rear. The passengers embarked from the 'pop-up' Travel Lounge on set days and the bus ran short circular trips. Passengers had the option of cycling to help propel the bus or just relaxing and enjoying the ride. The conductor, (a Festive Road performer) engaged passengers, taking tickets and encouraging discussion around the four questions in the brief.
The Travel Lounge was at:
- MK Library from 17th May to 1st June 2017
- Middleton Hall, Centre MK from 27th June to 1st July 2017
- MK Academy from 10th to 20th July 2017
- Kingston Library from 25th to 29th July 2017
The MK Culture Coach departed from:
- MK Library on 20th & 31st May 2017 11.00am - 4.00pm
- Festival of Giants, Campbell Park 25th June 1.00pm - 5.00pm
- Middleton Hall, Centre MK 1st July 11.00am - 4.00pm
- Kingston Library - Friday 28th July 11.00am - 4.00pm
- World Picnic Day, Campbell Park 30th July 1.00pm - 6.00pm


The Michael D. Trainor Memorial Library at Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School is home to over 5,000 books, periodicals, videos, & DVDs. The library subscribes to educational databases that are available for research from home or school. The technology help desk and a printer are available to students throughout the day. Chromebook loans and support is offered through our technology company - Netdemics Inc.
Chaminade Julienne's Library is part of the Dayton Deanery Libraries Consortium. This consortium includes Ascension, Incarnation, Mother Maria Anna Brunner, St Albert the Great, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Christopher, St. Helen, Chaminade Julienne High School and Archbishop Alter High School. The online catalogs for each school can be accessed from the same location.
The Dayton Deanery Libraries Consortium was created by the local Catholic Schools in order to promote collaboration among the schools. Our aim is to reduce duplication of services, help students transition from elementary to high school using the same Library system, and by integrating and focusing on critical thinking and literacy skills in order to support teachers better.
Members have been meeting once a month to discuss best practices, alignment of our programs, and promoting a collaborative and professional working relationship between the schools. Sharing resources such as eBooks between the schools provide our students with more access to materials which they may have not had before.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (no Block), Thursday & Friday 7:30 to 3:30
Wednesday (Late Start) 9:30 to 3:30
Eagle Learning Center - ELC - will be in the cafe from 3:00 to 5:00.


I first saw Sabahattin Ali’s book on a shelf in a bookshop in Coventry. I had known that it was in the process of being translated. By Maureen Freely no less. By chance, I had listened to a literary programme on radio 4 in which the author’s daughter, Filiz Ali, a prominent musicologist and pianist in her own right, was being interviewed about her late father’s books at her home in Istanbul. She had talked about how after so many years, since 1943 in fact, this book had been read by millions, translated into many languages but had not yet been translated into English. I was ecstatic. Now I would have the chance to read the English version as well. I had been waiting eagerly for it ever since but lately had forgotten all about it. So it was a delightful sighting for me. The book was a hardback. Madonna in a Fur Coat…Sabahattin Ali written across an abstract design. I loved the colours of the sleeved cover yet this cover doesn’t do the story justice I commented unnecessarily. I was ashamed that, that had been my first reaction. My husband and I, we have our own exclusive ‘just us’ book club and this book had been one of the first books we had read several years ago. We had discussed the novel extensively. We remembered everything about it. We had both loved it. To my suprise he agreed. It is a lovely cover he said but not Sabahattin Ali at all. It is difficult to explain our reaction as the Turkish publications all have the author’s photos on them. I had never felt strongly about a cover before..”Never judge a book by its cover” was certainly a motto of mine . Always had been.
Then several weeks later when in London, we saw it. As we walked from one platform to another through the tiled tunnels of the London underground, a big poster made us stop in our tracks. There it was. The paperback being advertised. The cover…Just right ..Just perfect. There they were. Raif and Maria Puder.
Madonna in a Fur Coat is one of the novels written by the Turkish author and poet Sabahattin Ali. It is his first novel to be translated into English. Sabahattin Ali was born in 1907 and was killed for his dissident writings in which he critised the authoritarian one party regime of the time. He was only forty one years old. Convicted allegedly of promoting communist propaganda to his students, he had earlier been removed from his teaching post and had been imprisoned for a length of time, freed and re-imprisoned again this time being accused of insulting Ataturk. He was killed as he tried to leave Turkey for Europe secretly having been denied a passport. He had been the target of a hate campaign and had started to fear for his life. Although a man was supposed to have confessed to his killing, saying that Ali had insulted his patriotism, it is widely believed that he was captured, tortured and killed by the secret service. His body was recovered months later. His daughter Filiz was eleven years old when her father died.
The book starts off with a narrator.Through him we meet Raif, his new collegue at work.When Raif is bedridden nearing death, he asks his ‘new friend’ to destroy a notebook that he has hidden in his desk drawer at work. It is in fact a kind of journal which takes us back to Raif’s stay in 1920s Berlin and to Maria Puder, the artist whose self-portrait Madonna in Fur Coat changes Raif forever. What appears as a worn exercise book ends up being the testament of a passionate love story, the intensity of which takes us and the the narrator by suprise.
“Never judge a book by its cover”…as the sentiment goes.
A must read….Beautifully written.


This Book Is A Must Read for Managers and Employees
How good is this book? It will be the first one I actually require our team to read. The content is excellent and no matter where you are in your career it will add value. Obligatory teaser complete, the book is Impact Players by Liz Wiseman.
The key to this book, in my opinion, is your perspective. It’s written for employees to become Impact Players but if you’re a manager or leader you can read it and understand how to help make it easier for your team to be impact players.
3 Reasons I Recommend This Book
- Simplicity: The author does a great job keeping the information concise and wrapping up the key points at the end. When I read books like this I am often underlining and making notes so the summary is helpful. One of the tips she provides is to use less words to add more value and she follows her own advice to make a big impact.
- A Fair Comparison: The terminology used is “contributors” and “Impact Players”. Throughout the book there are charts that compare the two and it’s clear that you can make a choice. It’s not that contributors are useless or innately bad people, the comparison here allows for the reader to see the difference and make a choice on how they want to build a career.
- Leader’s Perspective: As I read this from a leadership perspective my mind goes to our team and who the impact players and contributors are. It would be easy for me to criticize the contributors but the way the book is written it helps me dig deeper into my own process and ask if I communicating properly to my team so they can be an impact player.
I plan on writing future articles about some of the topics in this book. An excellent read at any point in your career.