Why are you here? What assignment does God have for you to carry out?
God put each of us on this planet to carry out a specific assignment. However, MOST people live and die without learning why God sent them here. This is true even for 'mature' and 'strong' Christians!
Journey To Your Calling chronicles the seven major phases of spiritual growth and development that we all experience with the Lord on our journey to answering His Calling. Everyone goes through these phases but your personal experience will be unique to you, and what the Lord wants you to learn. Regardless of gender, age or ethnicity, you will find this book compelling as a road map to help you uncover your life's Calling.
Take the "Journey"
1. The Journey is with the Lord to take the journey you must "DO the Book"! Do every step in every section of every chapter - as the Lord leads.
2. This book is your guide on HOW to Journey with the Lord.
3. The Holy Spirit must be your GPS throughout your journey.
Listen To Janice Hatcher Liggins' Interview on Bible Jazz Podcast
Janice Hatcher Liggins recently made a special appearance on Bible Jazz to talk about her new book release, what inspired her, and the deep meaning behind Journey To Your Calling.
Bible Jazz is a casual podcast that features Improvised conversations on Christian faith and life. It is the weekly podcast of University Place Presbyterian Church. Take a moment to listen to her message and don't forget to share!
"If you are looking for a book that will answer some of the questions concerning God's plan for your life and how to seek answers from the Lord. I highly recommend this book to you."
Rev. Diana P. Cherry
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About The Author
Janice Hatcher Liggins is an author, civic leader, entrepreneur, founder of a nonprofit, TV show host, intercessor, mother, granny, and most importantly, a child of the Most High God.
Through her writing, she chronicles her journey to finding her Calling in life and how the Lord helped her overcome obstacles that she encountered along the way. Every paragraph written by her is inspired by the Lord and intended to uplift and inspire you, no matter what trials you may be going through in life.
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Reading is not just an escape. It is access to a better way of life. -Karin Slaughter, novelist
I will be participating in the Cirque de Livre Writer’s Conference April 28-30, 2017 in Downtown Mesa, AZ. My novel, Moon Glow, will be on sale at the P.U.B. (Pop Up Bookstore). I will be signing books from 1 – 3 … Continue reading
My story, “The Hobo Shack,” won the 2017 Tempe Community Writing Contest for adult fiction. It is published in the Tempe Writers’ Forum , Volume 3, April 2017 and is available at the Tempe Library or at http://www.tempelibrary.gov/writingcontest. “Jenny Dreamed … Continue reading
My story, “The Hobo Shack,” won the 2017 Tempe Community Writing Contest for adult fiction. Join us in congratulating the Writing Contest and Cover Contest winners. Hear the winners read from their winning entries. Get a chance meet the judges, … Continue reading
I hope to see you at the Tucson Festival of Books. Come to my table in the Adult Fiction Pavilion on Sunday, March 5 from 10 to noon for a signed copy of Moon Glow.
Get some Moon Glow at the FREE Glendale Chocolate Affair. I’ll be there Saturday, February 4 from 6 to 10 pm at Murphy Park, 58th and Glendale avenues, in the heart of Historic Downtown Glendale.
Visit my table at Scottsdale Library’s 4th Local Author Book Sale. I’ll be signing my novel, Moon Glow. See you there! Saturday, January 21 at 10 a.m. CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ Scottsdale Local Author Book … Continue reading
Moon Glow is now available at the Book Vault, 2055 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85209
Visit my table at the NVC Holiday Bazaar Sundays in December for book signing!
I met Terry McMillan at the Author’s Luncheon charity event Sunday. She gave an inspiring talk about life events reflected in her book.


Regardless of whether it is professional or amateur, hobby or money-making, fly fishing mysteries is the most enjoyable and perhaps the only fun book to read for fishermen. The fishing mysteries covered in these books are the most compelling of these narrative genres. These books, novels, or epics, which are highly believed by some fishermen, are the genres that are highly preferred by such people, as we have just mentioned. There are some books that are easily achievable to tell those kinds of stories. You can find the most proper one for yourself or your loved ones among these ones.
The Gray Ghost Murders by Keith McCafferty
It all begins when Sheriff Martha Ettinger suspects murder. The only evidence they have is a hole in his skull. A bullet may or may not have caused it. In order to investigate this murder, he draws private detective Sean Stranahan on the case once again. This detective already has a fly fishing case. Many different elements are thought to be linked in this case. This published fly fishing mystery is one of the most remarkable works of its kind and has caught a large fan base.
Dead Man’s Fancy by Keith McCafferty
This novel tells the story of a woman also known as Fly Fishing Venus. This missing woman is named Nanika Martinelli. Sheriff Martha Ettinger tries to find the missing woman by following the animal tracks she finds. Meanwhile, he finds a man under a spell, stuck in a staghorn. It is unclear whether this was an accident or a murder. With the help of a private detective, Sheriff Ettinger deftly follows clues. You will witness many different themes and be caught between many different fires in this novel, which is one of the most dangerous adventures you will ever read.
Dead Angler by Victoria Houston
Fishing is a way of life in some settlements. Northwoods/Wisconsin is one of these places. When the musks start to bite, life becomes more livable for the locals. Musks are also a kind of fly fishing species. Doc Osborne, who lives here, catches more fly fishing than he expected and ends up in the middle of a murder mystery he doesn’t want. The only person who can save him from there is Police Chief Lew Ferris.
Crazy Mountain Kiss by Keith McCafferty
Although the plot was set in April, houses with a Santa hat on their chimneys are depicted. Montana mountains with snow on their tops are described. When Santa Claus arrives, all he finds is the corpse of a young girl stuck in a chimney. Sheriff Martha Ettinger and her team identify this young girl as Cinderella “Cindy” Huntingdon. Cindy has been missing since November. Whether she was killed or trying to escape is still unknown. If she was running away, it is unknown from whom she was running. Cindy’s mother hires a private detective to answer all these questions. This book is the fourth book that continues with this plot. It is recommended that the entire series be read as a single book, as it contains original characters and a unique subject matter.
Wicked Eddies by Beth Groundwater
What is fly fishing? Are there any dangers? Mandy Tanner had no idea before the tournament. The Arkansas River can be quite deadly and dangerous. But this river could not be guilty of brutally killing a human being. Howie Abbott was killed or killed during the competition. What was the cause of his death? While investigating this murder after the competition, Mandy encountered very interesting and terrible results. What was the reason for all this? Was it all connected?
Dead Lil’ Hustler by Victoria Houston
t all starts with Police Chief Lewellyn Ferris discovering two different bodies. Both bodies were found deep in the forest. After a certain point in this story, which is centered on the Japanese art of tenkara flyfishing, things start to take a turn for the worse.
Cold-Hearted River by Keith McCafferty
Inspired by a true story. The true story of a person trying to complete his life mission is told. The story of the lost treasure is told. The reunion of Sheriff Martha Ettinger and Sean Stranahan also made the story more compelling. Combined with a love story, this novel is made more attractive. Seeing the dead woman’s fly purse and the letters EH engraved on it, the couple begins to think that this is not a coincidence.
Time Is a River by Mary Alice Monroe
The story begins with Mia Landan taking shelter in Belle Carson’s cabin. Belle Carson is a fly fishing instructor, while Mia Landan is a woman undergoing breast cancer treatment and is shocked to learn that her husband is cheating on her. Turning the house she inherited from her grandmother into a fly fishing hut, Belle’s life is ruined after she is accused of killing her lover. Wise words resonate deeply in this book of extraordinary and inspiring words. The truth behind the lies is tried to be revealed. The colorful life stories of the townspeople are listened to and stories are created accordingly. Mia includes people she feels close to in her life story. Mia’s healing power creates compelling stories both for this story and for Kate’s descendants.
Hook, Line & Sinister: Mysteries to Reel You In
This book is written by 16 different authors. They are also anglers at the same time. Because of this reason, these books are very helpful in terms of starting fishing and also, they are very attractive if you are someone who enjoys reading fishing mysteries. You can find quite different stories from the most tragic to the funniest. It is a literary work where you can see both story creation and fishing passion.
- “River Tears,” by Ridley Pearson
- “Cutthroat,” by Mark T. Sullivan
- “Blue on Black,” by Michael Connelly
- “Unsnaggable,” by John Lescroart
- “Darmstadt,” by Andrew Winer”Cherchez La Femme,” by Dana Stabenow
- “Sandy Brook,” by Don Winslow
- “The Nymph,” by Melodie Johnson Howe
- “Tight Lines,” by James W. Hall
- “Every Day Is a Good Day on the River,” by C. J. Box
- “Death by Honey Hole,” by Victoria Houston
- “The Blood-Dimmed Tide,” by Will Beall
- “Dead Drift,” by Spring Warren
- “Granite Hat,” by Brian M. Wiprud
- “Mr. Brody’s Trout,” by William G. Tapply
- “Luck,” by T. Jefferson Parker
A Beautiful Place to Die by Philip R. Craig
is the first inspirational book by Philip Craig, with Jeff J.W. as the protagonist. It is a republished book. It is about a mysterious boat explosion. It tells how the protagonist returns to business while investigating the life of the young vagrant who died in this explosion.
River watcher: A Fly-Fishing Mystery by Ronald Weber
The story begins with the death of Charlie, the beloved angler hunter known to all. Donald Fitzgerald and his ex-girlfriend Mercy Virdon join forces and become involved in this investigation. Who knows what is at a very questionable point. Set in the town of Ossnig, every fisherman’s dream, this story is filled with unforgettable characters and events. Fitzgerald and Mercy uncover theories about discovering the deadly secret among locals through their research conducted in accordance with the rules of the business. In this character-driven novel by the author, the plot is intertwined with a strong sense of place. The perfect alternative for fishermen and mystery lovers alike, this novel creates a literary mystery.
Dead Hot Mama by Victoria Houston
Winter in Loon Lake is fishing season. Doc Osborne tries to convince his best friends to go fishing this season. But they are unaware that what they will catch will not be only fish. They find the dead bodies of two motorcyclists near Two Sister Lake. In addition to these two bodies, they come across a woman’s corpse in the snowdrifts. Are these people connected? Is it a drug case? Or is there something much worse than this? When you read the novel, you will find the answers to all your questions.
Dying to Fly Fish by David Leitz
Max Adams is one of the most loved and enthusiastic fly fishermen in Loon, the area where he lives. In return for his achievements, Max Addams is made an offer he can’t refuse. They invite him to a commercial shoot in Los Angeles. But after filming begins, Max soon gets more than he expected, and the ad agency sends him fishing for a murderer.
“You’re Next!” by M.W. Gordon
Macduff Brooks is a versatile fly fishing guide. He works hard to be a fly fishing guide. But he hasn’t been feeling like Macduff for a very long time and he wants to go back to his old life. Depressed after his wife’s death in Snake River, Hunt has had his identity changed and placed under the federal protection program. Despite this, the Guatemalans cannot escape from the attackers. And events start and continue at full speed after this point. In this third book in Brooks’s fly fishing series, the eruption that occurred on the summer solstice of June 21 and the autumn equinox on September 21 and its effects on Brooks are described.
Not Death, But Love: A Quill Gordon Mystery by Michael Wallace
It is a great detective novel where you can reach more than one genre and story at the same time. Charlotte London’s house is destroyed in a fire and Charlotte’s body is found in this ruin. From this point on, Gordon has greater responsibilities than being an investor on a fishing trip. He also becomes the guardian of the family history. At the same time, many people gather to investigate Charlotte’s death. Among these people, there are people who have known Chorlette since the day she was born, as well as people who have even heard her name for the first time. At one point in the process, they decide to search through Chorlette’s diaries. They want to understand what these diaries are about. They believe that these diaries will shed light on the cause of the murder. These diaries are of paramount importance in this increasingly personal and dangerous investigation.
A Field Guide to Murder & Fly Fishing by Tim Weed
A high-altitude lake is the starting point of this story. The dark adventures of people from different sectors who go out to discover themselves are told. Some of these occupational groups that go out to discover themselves are fishing guides, scientists, amateur athletes, and mountaineers.
The Snowfly by Joseph Heywood
Besides being rare, the Snowfly is enormous and legendary. They are quite attractive even for fish species that are tens of times their own size. Being able to exist in the real world we live in, this genre has become a fictional reality in this work of Heywood. It has been a novel that reflects Heywood’s style quite clearly. Bowie Rhodes, the protagonist, has known about the existence of snow flies since childhood. Trouts are very shrewd at catching this fly because their survival for 40 years or more depends on their feeding on these flies. It is the number one food to be used by those who want to hunt trout. Moved to a very sacred spot, snow flies have become creatures that go on very dangerous adventures to find.
Old Faithful Murder: Yellowstone Mystery Series by Raymond Kieft
It all begins when a host discovers a body in Yellowstone National Park, on the eve of a highly controversial speech. Parker is recruited by the FBI. He is expected to assist in this murder investigation. However, during the investigation, quite contradictory findings are encountered. All proceeds from the sale of this book are donated to Compass International and Habitat For Humanity.
Catch Co Googan Squad CatchSmart Bundle Go-to Bass Fishing Kit
It is a perfectly smart go-to kid for fishing. It is proper for different seasons and situations. This kit includes everything you possibly need while fishing even if you are slow, low, or fast you can adjust the kit to yourself. This is a great bass fishing kit at an affordable price. https://www.amazon.com/Catch-Co-Googan-CatchSmart-Fishing/dp/B08SMQY1FG/ref=sr_1_55?keywords=mystery+tackle+box&qid=1642458828&sr=8-55
Warriors Tackle Supply: Fishing Bass Lures Kit Various Lures for Bass, Fishing Box, Fishing Mystery Box, Fishing Set, Tackle Box, Fishing Lure, Bass Bait, Bass Lure, Bass Fishing Gear (XL)
Each box contains different items. All of them have 50 dollars retail value. These are the quality equipment. You can find everything you need in these boxes. If you are an angler or if you have an angler in your life that you want to make them happy, this will be a great gift alternative. Each box includes different and many types of baits. https://www.amazon.com/Warriors-Tackle-Supply-Fishing-Various/dp/B09CBW6D23/ref=sr_1_30?keywords=fishing+mystery+tackle+box&qid=1642458831&sr=8-30


The Office of the Associate Dean PGME was established on 01/06/2017. The office is supervised by the worthy Associate Dean PGME. This Office is responsible for the overall management of the Training Programs for Trainee Medical Officers, House Officers Rehab Internee and KMU students in coordination with the PGMI, CPSP and Khyber Medical University. The office provides facilities from induction to relieving of TMOs, HOs, Rehab Internees and manage the clinical placement of the KMU students. The office supervises and administrates all the official matters and issues related to academic programs, financial matters and other administrative management of the training programs, minimum mandatory teaching programs, verifications of TMOs and HOs, maintaining the personal file records, hostel accommodation management and maintaining record of TMOs, HOs and Rehab Internee in HRMIS Software i.e. Leave management, keep tracing of their attendance, updating PGR Profile, Duty Roster, Rotations etc.
Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) Library Peshawar Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa is now one of the well-organized special library in Pakistan. The Library offers an excellent study and research environment and access to a wide range of resources, facilities and services specially developed for the postgraduate resident, faculty & consultants. It also has an access to the HEC Digital library that provides full text access to journals and e-books, which provides a wide range of print and electronic resources to its users. It has currently 5,000 print books and 4,000 electronic books and 7000 print journals and access to 10,000 electronic journals and 05 most citied databases. Doctors / users/ readers may visit the library during office timings and we shall provide the information to access the Library texts and other online materials. We shall advise the user on every stage for proper use of library.
PGME Office Expectations
- Be punctual during the whole training
- Follow hospital rules and policies
- Respond patiently to the patient’s queries and alleviate their concerns
- Respond appropriately to requests of colleagues.
- Counsel patients suffering from complicated illness
- Understand how to deliver bad news
- Maintain the discipline
- Be professional and proper dressing during duty hours
- Give respects to seniors
- Positive Involvement
- Be Honest
- Be Focused
- Be Obligated to seniors
- Be Obligated to seniors
- Induction on Merit
- Equal Allocation of the trainees
- Facilitate to acquire upto date skills & knowledge
- Impart good ethics & professionalism
Expectations from the Supervisors
Carefully observe the performance of the trainees and point out the deficiencies; if any, in order to be corrected.
Sign the activities done or attended by the trainees in the same day of the performance as possible.
Give constructive feedback to each trainee and document improvements in his/her performance with repeated practice.
Observe their progression along the competency scale in acquiring the manual skills:
(3) Doing under supervision
(4) Doing independently
(5) Clinical competencies mentioned against sub-specialty are applicable and may be improvised on Supervising Consultant’s Discretion.
Trainess are Requested to
Follow the classical paradigm of the stepwise progression along the competency scale in acquiring the manual skills:
- Doing Under Supervision
- Doing Independently


Help. Ordering old photos - frames & prints
There are two ways of searching the catalogue of images:
1. Using the search box.
Enter a key word into the search box at the top right of any page. A search is then conducted to locate any catalogue entries that include this key word in the image title or description. Scrolling down the page will then reveal the catalogue entries that contain the word.
If the full catalogue reference is known (eg., Belgrave 10P), then Belgrave 10P can be typed into the search box to give direct access to the image and description. For those locations where there are more than 99 entries (eg., Kalorama, Olinda and others), a stop (and no space) is required after the location name when searching for entries numbered 100 and above. For example Kalorama.100P, not Kalorama 100P.
- The search facility is not case sensitive. "Melbourne" and "melbourne" will reveal the same entries.
- Search words may be complete words or parts of words. Eg, a search for the word "black" will produce Black Rock, Blackwood, blacksmith, etc. To search just for the word "black", use space followed by black followed by space.
- A search for "Mt" should be followed by a search for "Mount"
- Some location names are found in more than one category. Eg, Brighton is found in Victoria and South Australia. It is best to search under just "Brighton"
- A search for 1920 will include both 1920 and 1920s entries, but a search for 1920s wil not include 1920 entries.
- A search for "Ballarat C.1920s" will reveal no entries. However a search for "C.1920s" will reveal many entries listed alphabetically, which can then be scrolled through for Ballarat. A search under "Ballarat" would be quicker to locate Ballarat images from the 1920s.
- When searching for a particular make of vehicle, it could be worth searching under the make (ie, Ford) or under the theme category "Car, bus & truck". However, such entries will only be found under this category firstly if they are identified and secondly if they are the major focus of the image.
- When searching for a particular building or structure in a given location (eg, Royal Hotel Ferntree Gully or Ringwood Railway Station) it is preferable to search under the location and then scroll through the entries.
2. Using the image categories.
The image categories can be accessed near the top of each page via the labelled images (eg., Agriculture & farming, Animals, etc). By using the gold left and right arrows, all of the many categories for both themes and locations can be accessed. When a desired image category is located, clicking on the thumbnail image for that category will reveal all images for that category. If there is more than one page of images, further pages can be accessed by using the page navigation to the right side of the page.
To preview an image, clicking on the thumbnail of the image will reveal a larger image. Our image collection is currently being re-scanned to allow full screen viewing. Until this process is complete, some images can only be viewed in the smaller size, although much larger than thumbnail image size. When viewed in the re-scanned full screen size, a watermark “Images of Yesteryear” will appear on the image. This watermark will not appear on the purchased product.
Choosing print & frame options:
When an image has been chosen for possible purchase, clicking on “View Details” below the image description will allow selection, on a new page, of a range of options for both prints and frames, including frame styles and sizes, mount colours and prices. If a framed print is chosen, an image of the frame style and mount colour is shown.
Using the shopping cart:
Clicking on “Add to cart” will reveal, on a new page, the details of the chosen products in the shopping cart, as well as delivery options (for framed prints only).
Items can be removed from the shopping cart by clicking on “Remove” and further items can be added to the shopping cart. The shopping cart can be viewed at any time by clicking on the View Cart page.
Secure online payment:
Clicking on “Checkout” from the shopping cart will reveal, on a new page, fields for entering name and address details as well as credit card details.
After the checkout is completed, you will receive an email confirming your purchase details and including a receipt number which should be retained for future reference.
Obtaining your purchase:
Our photographic prints are posted in postal cylinders via Australia Post regular mail service. See our Delivery Policy on the Terms & Conditions page for details of estimated delivery times for prints.
Postal charges for prints:
· Within Australia: $11.20
· International: $14.80
There are three options for obtaining framed prints, one of which is selected during the checkout procedure.
· Pick up at Olinda, Victoria
· Pick up at Red Hill Market (Details on the Contact Us page)
· For residents of Dandenong Ranges and environs, east of Melbourne, delivery is offered. The postcodes for which this delivery applies can be viewed during the checkout procedure.
See our Delivery Policy on the Terms & Conditions page for details of estimated production times for framed prints.


Tantra – Liberation in the world (Hard cover)
Tantra, Liberation in the World takes us back to medieval India, full of spirituality, magic, esotericism, alchemy, and devotion. It guides us through the stages of the Tantric revelation, which shook the established religious order like a powerful earthquake and left its mark on almost all spiritual traditions of the world. Prabhuji provides us with an historical overview and a philosophical outline of Tantra. His intention is not to present academic research, but to describe the context of the revelation and share its essence with spiritual seekers who want to be enriched by its treasures. The Tantric path aspires for harmony between nature and spirit, or Shakti and Shiva. The polarity between them manifests at the macrocosmic and the microcosmic level. Therefore, Tantra invites us to explore the body in order to discover what lies beyond. It tells us that our humanity is not an obstacle to the Divine but a necessary stage in our evolution. Divinity dwells within us and in order to recognize it, we just need to pay attention.
David, Ben Yosef, Har-Zion, who writes under the pen name Prabhuji, is a writer, a painter, and an avadhūta mystic. Many consider him an enlightened spiritual master. When he was eight years old, he had a mystical experience that sparked his search for the Truth. Since then, he has devoted his life to deepening the early transformative experience that marked the beginning of his process of involution.
For more than fifty years, he has been exploring and practicing various religions and spiritual paths. For Prabhuji, awakening at the level of consciousness, or the transcendence of the egoic phenomenon, is the next step in humanity’s evolution.
- Hard cover : 454 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1945894210
- ISBN-13 : 978-1945894213
- Item Weight : 1.46 pounds
- UNSPSC-Code : 55101500
- Dimensions : 5.98 x 1.01 x 9.02 inches
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Above: United State's Pine Gap spy base in Central Australia, 1998.
Voices of Dissent Festival: The Art of Social Change.
2002: Greens Fundraiser, Point Lonsdale.
Stand Up and Fight!: A history of social change over 27 years.
350 images from 1971-1998, has been exhibited nine times:
1999: Steps Gallery, Carlton.
1999: RMIT Advocacy and Social Action Conference held at Trades Hall, Melbourne.
1999: Portland Trades Hall and Labour Council Gallery.
1999: Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne.
2001: Seventh Bi-annual Labour History Conference held at the Australian National University, Canberra.
2002: Queenscliff Arts Tour.
2002: New International Bookshop, Trades Hall, Melbourne.
2003: Launch of link to the National Library’s PictureAustralia web site.
2004: 30th Anniversary of Friends of the Earth, Gallery 314, Richmond.
Speak Out! Poets, artists, writers, musicians, journalists, broadcasters, photographers, film makers, actors who have used their art to help bring about social change.
2006: Counihan Gallery, Brunswick.
Wetlands Connections: Artists for wetlands.
2009: Ryrie Street Gallery, Geelong (Group exhibition).
The legendary Pete Seeger at 90: a very special celebration.
2009: Unitarian Peace Church, East Melbourne.
2009: Trades Hall, Geelong.
2014: Edge Theatre, Federation Square, Melbourne.
2014: Memorial Concert with George Mann, Geelong.
Protest! Archives from the University of Melbourne.
2013: Baillieu Library, University of Melbourne (group exhibition, selections from the John Ellis Photograph Collection).
Community Activism in the Borough of Queenscliffe
1996 – 2014
2014: Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale Uniting Church.
We Protest! Demonstrating dissent in the streets of Melbourne.
2018: City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall (group exhibition, Malcom McKinnon curator).


In various settings ranging from Earth to deep space, Selected Shorts presents tales of those brave (or foolish) enough to adventure through the space-time continuum. Explore an era devastated by the Worlds War of 2267, cluttered with time-traveling tourists and swindlers, terrorized by the all-powerful Icelandic Mafia, endangered by ruthless corporations, and threatened by vigilante space aliens.The future as we know it will never be the same.
Author photo by Tim Aldridge, tmaphoto.com
Selected Shorts and Other Methods of Time Travel is printed on 100% recycled paper.
To learn more about this process, please visit the Forest Stewardship Council
or download an information packet on the paper used. (Download PDF).
SELECTED SHORTS AND OTHER METHODS OF TIME TRAVEL
Hardcover/5.5 x 8.5in./312 pages/$22.95
Printed in the United States of America
© David Goodberg


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Omo - Full catalogue
A selection of Black and White Portraits by David Ballam of Tribes from the Omo Valley, Ethiopia. The valley lies in the Southwest of Ethiopia close to its borders with Kenya and Sudan and forms part of the Ethiopian sector of the East African Rift Valley System.
There are more than 16 tribes of different ethnic and language groups that live in the Omo Valley with an estimated 200 000 tribal people. Some believe the tribes to be among the most fascinating and unique on the African continent - and around the world.
Embroidered animal skins, colourful beads, shells, clay plates, body painting and scarring (to name a few) are used by the tribes to decorate themselves. From tribe to tribe the type of adornments differ, and in most cases, one can determine which tribe a woman or a man belongs to and their social status according to their adornments.
Each tribe has its own traditions, beliefs and customs and in their own unique way they all continue to retain their original lifestyle.


St Daniel Comboni’s Writings
Comboni wrote a lot in his life. A simple example: in a letter dated May 12, 1871, addressed to Bishop Luigi di Canossa, Bishop of Verona, he argues that since the beginning of January he had already written 1347 letters. Of all his business correspondences today we keep 1200 documents found in archives, libraries and private collections.
Comboni certainly did not think of a possible publication, his writings are therefore able to reveal in a direct form and spontaneous way, his true personality of human being, his total involvement in the African problem, his emotional charge and attention to everything that could have some relationship with the reality of the mission.
Although his vision of human being was optimistic, he did not fail to respond to heated debates, especially when it came to defending his missionaries and their activities.


The Queens College Libraries and Center for Teaching and Learning are pleased to welcome the inaugural cohort of OER and Digital Literacy Faculty Fellows. Over the Spring 2019 semester, these Fellows will learn the theory and practice of Open Educational Resources while designing course materials that integrate digital literacy skills into their teaching. At the end of the semester, the course materials, assignments, and syllabi they collect and develop will be made available to the wider community, ensuring that their efforts benefit teaching and learning in their own classrooms and beyond.
Nearly forty percent of CUNY students come from households with annual incomes of less than $20,000. For many of our students, the cost of textbooks can be a steep barrier to academic success. Students often choose not to register for courses that require expensive textbooks, or fail courses simply because they cannot afford the materials. These patterns can lead to increased enrollment time and reduced rates of degree completion.
One way to reduce textbook costs is to offer zero-textbook-cost classes that use Open Educational Resources (OER). OERs are teaching, learning, and research tools released under licenses permitting free use/modification while ensuring authors retain copyright to their work. Open resources and pedagogy represent the future of educational technology and instructional design. Last year, zero-textbook-cost classes using OERs saved Queens College students over $200,000.
Thanks to a generous grant, we are once again able to offer faculty financial, technical, and pedagogical support to transition from proprietary textbooks to OERs. Queens College recognizes that a major barrier to the use of OER and other tools of open pedagogy is the challenge of teaching, reading, thinking and communicating in the digital environment. Therefore, we are introducing a fellowship program to support digital literacy through open educational resources.
About the Digital Literacy Faculty Fellowship: Faculty participating in this competitive fellowship program are eligible to receive $3,000 in compensation.* Faculty fellows commit to:
o Actively participating in a semester-long seminar on digital scholarship and open pedagogy;
o Working with library faculty and OER experts to develop courses and materials that adhere to accepted review standards;
o Teaching at least one zero-textbook-cost course incorporating digital literacy materials by fall 2019;
o Writing a brief end-of-program narrative;
o Making course materials openly available through a Queens College digital repository.
* Subject to workload restrictions. See the Adjunct Workload Policy for more information.
The library will guide you toward great online content like Openstax https://openstax.org/ (which also includes problem sets for math and science!) and help you build the content wherever you want it accessed. Money for infrastructure and staffing support for the Library/Center for Teaching and Learning are also included in the grant.
• Students using OER consistently meet learning outcomes as well as or better than students using traditional materials.
• Many open educational resources can be made available to your students through Blackboard or WordPress. Library faculty can help you with the technical and pedagogical details.
• OER isn’t just about cost! Open educational resources can be reused, remixed, revised, redistributed, and retained. This means that they are easier to customize than traditional textbooks and easier to keep up-to-date.
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Stephen Sondheim, the dominant voice in American musical theatre in the second half of the 20th century and the composer with the most Tony Awards, has died. He was 91.
He passed on Friday, having celebrated Thanksgiving dinner with friends the night before.
His shows, from the comedic A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum to the ground-breaking Company to the operatic Sweeney Todd to the experimental Pacific Overtures, transformed the Broadway musical stage, influencing and advancing the medium.
Sondheim, a protege of Oscar Hammerstein II, slowly moved away from that melodic tradition to incorporate complex and dissonant themes and structures of 20th century classical music into his works.
Sondheim won seven Tony Awards plus a 2008 Special Tony Award for lifetime achievement in the theatre.
Though he never achieved popular success on the order of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sondheim altered and broadened the boundaries of American musical theatre with great daring and aplomb, basing his tuners on such disparate sources as the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (A Funny Thing), a film by Ingmar Bergman (A Little Night Music) and American political assassinations (Assassins).
And while his critics claimed his songs lacked the whistle-ability factor of Richard Rodgers or even Lloyd Webber, his musicals continued to be revived, reappreciated and reappraised over the decades.
No one could deny Sondheim's abilities as a lyricist — in that realm he easily rivaled the great Cole Porter. His talent, evident from his early collaborations with Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story) and Jules Styne (Gypsy), became even more pronounced and sophisticated as he grew as a composer and conceiver of musical subjects.
Many of his musicals were sardonic and downbeat. Company dealt with a single man whose encounters with his married friends were less than encouraging; Follies, with the illusions of show business vs. real life; Passion with an unattractive woman hopelessly in love with a dashing soldier. And, of course, Sweeney Todd was about a barber who killed his clients and baked them up in pies.
Such material was not always to mass-audience tastes. But critics and musical theatre devotees thrilled to it. Sondheim won countless Tonys but, more importantly, paved the way for musicals that dealt with sophisticated subject matter as directly as any straight drama.
Sondheim was almost defined by his New York sensibility. He was born Stephen Joshua Sondheim in Manhattan into a middle class family and sent off to a military school after his parents divorced. With his mother he moved to Doylestown, Pennsylvania, where they lived near Oscar Hammerstein II, a family friend who soon became his surrogate father.
At age 15, Sondheim presented his first musical, By George, to Hammerstein, who summarily tore it apart.
"I learned more about songwriting and the musical theatre (that afternoon) than most people learn in a lifetime," he later recalled. Sondheim worked as an assistant on Hammerstein's musicals Allegro, South Pacific and The King and I. After finishing the George School, he attended Williams College, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1950 and earned a Hutchinson prize to study music and composition, which he did with composer Milton Babbitt.
Sondheim's Broadway debut came in 1953 with the musical Saturday Night, for which he wrote the music and lyrics, but the producer died suddenly and so too did its financial backing. Sondheim briefly earned a living in Hollywood as a telescripter for the series Topper. He also wrote the incidental music to such plays as Girls of Summer and Invitation to a March.
Through Arthur Laurents, Sondheim was introduced to Bernstein, who afforded him the opportunity to write the lyrics for his musical updating of Romeo and Juliet called West Side Story (1957).
Though he disparaged his work on that musical later, it launched Sondheim on his career. He was to have written the music as well as the lyrics for Laurents' Gypsy, but the star, Ethel Merman, demanded that Jule Styne be brought in to write the music. Sondheim's brilliant lyrics and Styne's score transformed the tale of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee into what many legiters consider one of the great musicals of all time. (Sondheim also contributed some lyrics to Bernstein's Candide).
Sondheim was finally ready to strike out on his own, which he did with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a comedy derived from the works of Roman comic playwright Plautus.
Starring Zero Mostel, it opened in 1962 and would prove to be Sondheim's most profitable musical, long-running and frequently revived with the signature songs Comedy Tonight and Everybody Ought to Have a Maid.
But Sondheim's next musical was one of his biggest disappointments. Collaborating with Laurents on the experimental Anyone Can Whistle, which opened in 1964, proved to be an enervating experience. Nor was his next Laurents collaboration much better. Do I Hear a Waltz?, for which Richard Rodgers wrote the music (it was Sondheim's last collaborative effort), was based on Laurents' play The Time of the Cuckoo (which became the film Summertime) and had a brief, unprofitable run.
Except for the ABC TV original musical Evening Primrose, Sondheim was not heard of again until 1969, when he began his winning collaboration with director Hal Prince, stretching the musical comedy envelope with the multicharacter, free-form Company.
When it opened on Broadway the following year, its cynical, acerbic view of urban married life struck a nerve, as did such songs as Being Alive, The Ladies Who Lunch and I'm Not Getting Married Today. It won Sondheim his first Tony.
The following year came the even more audacious, dream-like Follies (also with Prince), a dazzling reconception of the backstage musical, dark and introspective and brilliantly staged. The pastiche score of several different musical eras brought Sondheim another Tony, though the show was not as big a success as Company.
A Little Night Music, based on Ingmar Bergman's Chekhovian romance Smiles of a Summer Night, opened in 1973, and whoever doubted Sondheim's ability as a composer (from the start, no one ever doubted his lyrical mastery) was converted by the tuner's waltzes and its plaintive Send in the Clowns, the closest thing to a hit song Sondheim ever penned. He also co-wrote with Anthony Perkins his only film script, The Last of Sheila, a rather convoluted murder mystery.
Critics and audiences were respectful of Pacific Overtures, a bold exercise in rather simple, atonal music accompanied by haiku-style lyrics about the American opening of imperial Japan to the West. But it was a bit too cerebral for audiences. Merrily We Roll Along seemed to try even harder to be clever, telling its story backwards. Thus the bitter characters at mid-life become younger and more idealistic as the show goes along.
Conceptually it was daring. Its execution left a great deal to be desired, though it boasted one of Sondheim's best scores, including the haunting Not a Day Goes By. He also musicalized Aristophanes' The Frogs.
Sweeney Todd, the Grand Guignol melodrama about a homicidal barber in 19th century England, was essentially an opera. And as staged by Prince, it won Sondheim well-deserved accolades. It quickly passed into the operatic repertory worldwide and won Tonys for Sondheim.
Sondheim's last two Broadway successes (though neither compared to Sweeney or Funny Thing) were Sunday in the Park With George — a reverie in two time periods (19th century France and today) about pointillist painter Georges Seurat, and more abstract than the melodramatic Sweeney Todd — and the dark fairy tale Into the Woods. He received a Pulitzer Prize for Sunday in the Park With George in 1985.
His next effort, Assassins, about such presidential killers and would-be killers as John Wilkes Booth and Squeaky Fromme, was regarded as an oddity at best and did not move to Broadway after running at Playwrights Horizon in 1991. (However, a 2004 Broadway production from the Roundabout Theater Company was a critical success and won five Tonys, including the trophy for musical revival.)
He returned in 1994 with Passion, based on a film by Italian director Ettore Scola. While it was respectfully received and won several Tonys, some thought it lacked real songs — they saw it as an interesting experiment, but one for which audiences were not ready. His play Getting Away With Murder, co-written with George Furth, closed quickly on Broadway in 1996.
His most recent new musical, Road Trip, underwent a long, bumpy development process. Initially called Wise Guys in an Off-Broadway workshop in 1999, the show premiered as Bounce at Chicago's Goodman Theater in 2003 and also had a run at the Kennedy Center later that year.
However, the musical did not reach Gotham until 2008, when yet another retooled version, this time called Road Trip, bowed at Off Broadway's Public Theater in a staging director by John Doyle, whose stripped-down Broadway revivals of Sweeney Todd (in 2005) and Company (in 2006) had won raves.
Toward the latter years of his career, his work was revived on Broadway with a frequency seen by few other composers. The Roundabout Theater Company made a habit of producing Sondheim musicals, ranging from Assassins to Sunday in the Park to Pacific Overtures. In 2010 the Roundabout renamed one of its Broadway venues after the composer.
In 2002 the Kennedy Center staged a summerlong celebration of his work, including repertory presentations of six of his tuners. Commercial stagings of Sondheim musicals also proliferated in recent years, included Sweeney, Company, A Little Night Music (2009) and Follies (2011).
Not many commercial productions of Sondheim's musicals managed to recoup, despite the accolades and the fan fervor. But Sondheim more than achieved his aspirations, leaving an indelible stamp on the musical theatre and American music in general. Compendium revues of his work Side by Side by Sondheim, Marry Me a Little, Putting It Together, You're Gonna Love Tomorrow and Sondheim and Sondheim helped popularize tunes that were never appreciated in his less successful musicals as well as those from movies.
Sondheim wrote the score for the 1974 Alain Resnais film Stavisky and penned the songs in Warren Beatty's Reds and Dick Tracy, winning an Oscar for the latter in 1991 for 'Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)'. (Sondheim was Grammy-nominated for another song from Dick Tracy, 'More'). He also wrote 'I Never Do Anything Twice' for The Seven Percent Solution.
The composer won multiple Grammys for musical cast show album and won song of the year in 1975 for Send in the Clowns.
In 2007 director Tim Burton adapted Sweeney Todd for the big screen, with Johhny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter starring.
Disney's bigscreen adaptation of Sondheim's Into the Woods generated some controversy among theatre fans ahead of its December 2014 release when Sondheim revealed in June of that year that cuts were being made to make the musical more family-friendly. "You know, if I were a Disney executive, I probably would say the same thing," Sondheim said.
Sondheim was president of the Dramatists Guild from 1973-81.
In honor of his 80th birthday, the Henry Miller's Theater was redubbed the Stephen Sondheim Theater in September 2010. The birthday was elaborately celebrated through a number of special concerts and benefits.
In 2011 he received a Special Award at the UK's Olivier Awards "in recognition of his contribution to London theatre." In November 2015 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama.
HBO explored his legacy in the 2013 documentary Six by Sondheim.
Sondheim had a relationship with dramatist Peter Jones for several years until 1999.
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Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan city nestled high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, has long captivated the world with its awe-inspiring beauty and mysterious origins. Although it is now recognized as one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world, the true story of its discovery remains shrouded in controversy and intrigue. In this article, we delve into the early expeditions, investigate the key figures involved, and explore the alternative theories surrounding the discovery of Machu Picchu.
Early Expeditions to Machu Picchu
Before the modern fascination with Machu Picchu began, several explorers and adventurers ventured into the region in search of hidden treasures and lost civilizations. However, it was not until the early 20th century that the existence of Machu Picchu was brought to the attention of the wider world.
The Controversial Discovery
The credit for the discovery of Machu Picchu is often attributed to American explorer Hiram Bingham III, who stumbled upon the ruins during an expedition in 1911. Bingham’s documentation and subsequent publications brought international attention to Machu Picchu, leading to its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Investigating Hiram Bingham III
While Hiram Bingham III is widely regarded as the discoverer of Machu Picchu, there are debates about the extent of his role. Some argue that his expedition was more of a rediscovery, as local farmers and indigenous people were aware of the site’s existence. Nevertheless, Bingham’s efforts played a crucial role in bringing Machu Picchu to the world’s attention.
Alternative Theories and Claims
Despite Bingham’s prominence in the story, there are alternative theories and claims regarding the discovery of Machu Picchu. Some researchers propose that earlier explorers, such as Agustín Lizárraga, might have come across the ruins before Bingham. Furthermore, there are suggestions that indigenous communities were well aware of Machu Picchu’s existence long before it was “discovered” by Western explorers.
Unraveling the Mystery: Who Really Discovered Machu Picchu?
The question of who truly discovered Machu Picchu may never have a definitive answer. The complex nature of its history, combined with the limited documentation available, leaves room for speculation and interpretation. Regardless of the exact details, the allure and significance of Machu Picchu cannot be denied.
Exploring the Legacy of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu continues to captivate visitors from around the world, offering a glimpse into the remarkable achievements of the Incan civilization. Its architectural marvels, breathtaking landscapes, and deep cultural significance make it a cherished site for historians, archaeologists, and travelers alike.
While the controversy surrounding the discovery of Machu Picchu persists, there is no denying the profound impact it has had on our understanding of ancient civilizations. Whether it was Hiram Bingham III or earlier explorers, the enigmatic nature of Machu Picchu only adds to its allure and intrigue, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to unravel its mysteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How was Machu Picchu discovered?
Machu Picchu was discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham III during an expedition in 1911.
2. Who is credited with the discovery of Machu Picchu?
Hiram Bingham III is widely credited with the discovery of Machu Picchu, although there are debates about the extent of his role.
3. Were there any previous expeditions to Machu Picchu?
There were claims of earlier expeditions, such as Agustín Lizárraga, who might have come across Machu Picchu before Bingham’s expedition.
4. Are there any alternative theories about the discovery of Machu Picchu?
Yes, there are alternative theories suggesting that indigenous communities or earlier explorers might have been aware of Machu Picchu before it gained international attention.


Unit 1 - Medicine and Public Health 1350-2000.
Public Health provision 1350--2000.
In this enquiry you will examine
• Ideas about the cause of disease: belief in the supernatural; the search for a natural explanation of illness.
• Approaches to the treatment and prevention of disease and illness.
• The influence of the Church and the Renaissance on medicine.
Medical ideas and practices at the time of the Black Death; continuity with the Ancient World; the importance of Galen’s ideas and the influence of religion. The medical Renaissance: new knowledge, ideas and technology; the development of printing and its significance; the influence of Vesalius; changes in the training of physicians and the reduction in Church influence; the Royal Society: a scientific approach. Medicine and health care in the home and in hospitals. The significance of key individuals and events: William Harvey and the theory of the circulation of the blood.Changing approaches to the provision of water supplies and the disposal of waste from c1350. The nature of public health provision and the role of government in c1350–1750, 1750–1900 and 1900–the present day.
Medieval Medical Training
What were hospitals like in the Middle Ages?
Why was Public Health so deadly 1350-1750?
The Great Plague, Cheap Gin and the dreaded smallpox
Focus 2. Medicine 1750-1900.
To what extent did the ideas about the causes of illness change 1750-1900, and how did they impact on approaches to treatment and prevention?
In this enquiry you will examine
• Ideas about the cause of disease: the development of the germ theory; the identification of microbes.
• Approaches to the treatment and prevention of diseases and illness; the development of vaccination.
• The influence of industrialisation and science on changes in medicine.
New knowledge about the cause and prevention of disease: the significance of the work of Pasteur and Koch on microbes and vaccines; the importance of research teams. The fight against smallpox: Jenner and vaccination. Improvements in hospitals and training and the professionalisation of the roles of nurses, midwives, and doctors; the significance of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson in the training of women. Informal medical treatment: within the home; patent medicines. The contribution of improved communications and technology to medical research. The importance of science in the search for microbes and the ‘magic bullet’. The significance of key individuals and events: the Germ Theory; Florence Nightingale. Changing attitudes to government intervention: the public health acts of 1848 and 1875; Liberal welfare reforms in the early twentieth century; the National Health Service.
The significance of key individuals: Edwin Chadwick and Aneurin Bevan.
Medical Training in the 18th and 19th Century
Who was Edwin Chadwick?
Why did Public Health improve in the 19th?
Who was Dr Jon Snow?
Focus 3. Medicine 1900-2000
To what extent did ideas about the causes of illness change 1900-2000, and how did they impact on approaches to treatment and prevention?
In this enquiry you will examine
• Ideas about the cause of disease: growing understanding of microbes and of genetic conditions.
• Approaches to the treatment and prevention of diseases and illness; high-tech medicine.
• The influence of science and technology on changes in medicine.
Increased understanding of the causes of disease and illness: the significance of Watson and Crick’s discovery of the DNA structure. Developments in the fight against disease: a new pharmaceutical industry and improvements in treatment; the development of antibiotics; increased use of vaccinations; work on genetic conditions. Improved access to treatments available through state funding of medical and hospital care. Changes in the roles of doctors, nurses and midwives and the increased regulation of training.Informal and alternative medicine: products available for use at home, for example medicines and monitoring devices from pharmacies, alternative medicine such as acupuncture. The contribution of science and technology to research, diagnosis and treatment, for example in enabling x-rays, radiotherapy, scans and monitors.
The significance of key individuals and events: Alexander Fleming; the establishment of the National Health Service in 1948.Changing attitudes to government intervention: the public health acts of 1848 and 1875; Liberal welfare reforms in the early twentieth century; the National Health Service. The significance of key individuals: Edwin Chadwick and Aneurin Bevan.
Salvarsan 606. The First Magic Bullet
Prontosil. The Second Magic Bullet.
The deadly history of public health 1900-1948
The deadly History of Public Health in the 20th Century
Why did Public Health improve in the 19th and 20th Century?
The story of DNA
And finally....cracking the Puzzle and developing my exam technique to achieve my potential in Unit 1 Medicine Through Time!
Exam technique and past papers
Content revision resources
Once you have developed your knowledge and understanding through completing the course and practising the skills of doing history in your lessons and homework, it will be important to prepare yourself for the final puzzle...the exam. In fact lets stop using the E word now and just talk about preparing for the puzzle.
There are two essential aspects to this preparation.
Firstly, there is developing your memory. This is something that you can do through specific memory training exercises and revision more generally. In history we encourage the use of the Trigger Memory Activity as an initial stimulus to your memory of a whole topic both in overview and in depth. Use theses tools and others that you have developed to prepare your memory for the demands of the puzzle.
Secondly you will need to think about how this particular exam is organised, the number of questions, what skills they are asking you to demonstrate, the amount of marks they are worth and the amount of time you will have to answer these questions in the puzzle. There will be examples of these puzzles that have been used before so ask your teacher about them or find out the exam board and syllabus to access past papers online.
The more that you prepare your memory and your clever writing patterns for particular questions under the conditions the puzzle will be set in, the greater chance you will have of fulfilling your potential in this subject.There are some examples of the Trigger Memory Activities and Clever Writing Patterns to develop Puzzle Technique opposite. Sit back, kick your shoes off, relax and begin your preparation.


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This is my default response whenever I hear anyone mention the Dune books or Dune Saga as it’s known by science fiction aficionados on Tumblr. As previously discussed, the Dune Saga by Frank Herbert is a sci-fi series set in the distant future that broadly follows the Kwisatz Haderach (think Space Messiah) Paul Atreides save the galaxy. The series, or at least the first three books, are largely considered to have the same influence The Lord of the Rings had on fantasy but for the sci-fi genre. Elements of the series can be traced to Star Wars, The Matrix, and pretty much every popular sci-fi franchise of the last 50 years.
Many sci-fi fans, casual and hardcore, are mostly familiar with first book, simply titled Dune. Those fans that go on to say they’ve read Dune, mean they’ve read the first book. But the series goes on. And on and on and on.
Having enjoyed the dated but brilliant series opener, I endeavored to continue to the other books and summarily purchased each subsequent book written by Herbert along with one or two written by his son and colleague, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. (Herbert died before he could finish the series, but more on that later.) Of the Harry Potter what-do-you-mean-you-did-not-read-every-book-in-the-series-are-you-crazy generation, it seemed obvious that I should read all the canonical Dune offerings that are available. I now understand why people stop at the first book. Mild Dune Saga spoilers ahead!
After acclimating to the worlds, politics, and cultures of Dune (my edition has a handy dictionary in the back pages), I embraced this vision of Middle Eastern and Islamic-tinged science fiction. Despite its initial publication in the 1960s, Dune still feels fresh and current. It presents the universe as strange but familiar with a multitude of social orders, plenty of political intrigue, and, most importantly for me, a plethora of diverse faces.
Paul and his family are decidedly white but with a distinctly Spanish/Greek-inspired look and feel. They are the bull-fighting House Atreides, after all. The Fremen, however, Paul’s adopted family and clan are Middle Eastern-esque nomads. Imagine! People of color in sci-fi! For that alone, I love the Dune saga.
Side Note: In a similar vein, here’s Edward James Olmos speaking on the subject of representation in a more eloquent way than I can without degenerating into a series of exclamation points:
Despite the great colorful characterization and epic world-building, the Dune saga has a big thematic problem. Troubling homophobia and misogyny run rampant throughout the saga despite vivid and wonderful female characters and subtle but still evident portrayals of poignant same sex relationships. Who does that?!
Frank Herbert does. Living under the false assumption that all (or at least 99.9%) of creative types are invariably liberal in their socio-poltical views, Frank Herbert is among those who are decidedly not. Hi, HP Lovecraft and Orson Scott Card!
In terms of plot, the first three books work together as an uneasy trilogy; however, all bets are off after these three. The God Emperor of Dune jumps 3,500 years into the future. 3,500 years! It’s hard to empathize not just with a millennia-years old worm/human hybrid but also one who has manipulated all of humanity into an intense (and inherently homophobic) eugenics program.
Heretics of Dune re-introduces compelling characters yet it takes place another 1,500 years from the events of the fourth book. That means the first Dune novel takes place over 5,000 years before the last two Herbert-written novels. That’s as long as human recorded history!
The fifth novel builds to a stunning climax, in which all of the players scheming throughout the book finally converge into an epic desert planet battle. Too bad we don’t actually “see” the battle but merely here about it during post-battle events. Who does that?!
Frank Herbert does.
Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson have endeavored to continue the elder Herbert’s frustrating legacy armed with his notes, finishing the original series in Hunters of Dune and Sandworms of Dune. That doesn’t include the 10+ other novels they’ve written within the Dune universe. Just thinking about those tomes and their inevitable continuity errors and stylistic differences gives me anxiety.
For now, I’ve taken an extended breather from the Dune Saga. The last officially canon book awaits my attention. Whether or not I read the semi-canon books will depend on my experience with Chapterhouse: Dune. I may be avoiding it now, but soon the swan song of the thumper will be too enticing for me to ignore. Like a worm drawn to a Fremen ambush, I’ll be taken for a ride once more into the depths of Dune. Er, Arrakis. No, Rakis. Ugh, whatever.


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The Success Factor - Master The Secret Of A Winning Mindset
978 – 1854585509
In this easy to dip into book John Leach sums up the key ingredients required of a winning mindset and to ultimately achieve personal and business success.
The book takes you through 10 steps and each one is then broken down into 10 ‘chapters’ each one focusing on a different success factor. What makes this book easy to read is the fact that each chapter is only two pages long and consists of an explanation of the success factor, relevant inspirational quotes and tips for its implementation.
This is a great book if you are a business owner or leader wanting to achieve success, or if you are a coach helping others to achieve the same.
For me this book pulls together and summarises the key factors of success that others may have written about in the past but presented in a very digestible format.
As a business coach, specialising in helping people to understand their values, so many messages in this book resonated with me. I particularly like the fact that the author John Leach doesn’t just define success in monetary terms but instead emphasizes too a more meaningful and spiritual element – the first chapter sets this scene by talking about ‘purpose,’ ‘passion’ and values.
But it certainly isn’t a book of ‘fluffy ideas – it also has plenty of practical tips that just make sense, and knowing that this book is written by a very successful business man in his own right adds further credibility to what he has written.
It is the sort of book that although I have read it through once I will now continue to dip into.
Louise Yates (business coach and facilitator)


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My Life and Me – how to access resources for practitioners
How to access the My Life and Me training program for culturally responsive life story work practice.
My Life and Me – Having Difficult Conversations (sample)
This accompanying resource provides examples and guidance around talking about uncomfortable, sad, and hard conversations.
My Life and Me parent’s book (sample)
The parent’s book collects information from parents for their child’s life story work and in turn helps parents remember strengths in their relationship.
My Life and Me companion guide (sample)
Step by step guidance helps practitioners and carers have meaningful conversations with a child or young person to complete My Life and Me.


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The men's blue water - L'Eau Bleue D'Issey Pour Homme. A decade after the launch of L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme, Issey Miyake tells us a new story of water - a story of mystery, depth, and attraction. An invitation to discover a universe of sensations, contrasts and emotions. Inspired by the elements, yet as different as night and day, L'Eau Bleue d'Issey Pour Homme is a symbol of water, life, energy and purity. Journey into a world of discovery... Notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Elemi, Star Anise, Nasturtium, May Rose Absolute, Ginger Absolute, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk Mallow.


New Germany VotesReunification and the Creation of a New German Party System (German Studies Series)
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The Politics of the New Germany continues to provide the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date textbook on contemporary German Politics. The text takes a new approach to understanding politics in the post-unification Federal Republic. Assuming only elementary knowledge, it focuses on a series of the most important debates and issues in Germany today with the aim of helping students 5/5(1).
Also, the system of justification of inequality is also much more at the center of this book. The last part of this book is tied to the evolution of the electoral structure — who votes for the Democratic Party in the U.S., who votes for the Labour Party in Britain or for the Social Democratic Party in Germany or the Socialist Party in France.
Hello there, I'm a new member, this is actually my very first post in G2G. I've recently become Pre Certified and I would love to be part of this project. Several branches of my paternal ancestry originate in what is today Germany, including areas of Hessen, Württemberg, Thüringen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, and Alsace-Lorraine (France).
The Basic Law was approved on 8 May in Bonn, and, with the signature of the occupying western Allies of World War II on 12 May, came into effect on 23 May. Its original field of application (German: Geltungsbereich) — that is, the states that were initially included in the Federal Republic of Germany — consisted of the three Western Allies' zones of occupation, but at the insistence.
Dawes Plan. Germany elected Gustav Stresemann as their new chancellor in He ordered Ruhr workers back to the factories and replaced the Mark with a new currency, the American-backed Retenmark. Federal elections were held in Germany on 24 September to elect the members of the 19th stake were all seats in the Bundestag, as well as overhang and leveling seats determined thereafter.
The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, won the highest percentage of the vote with 33%, though suffered a large Registered: 61, %. Get outside with a new book from COMSTOCK PUBLISHING REVISIT THE PAST with our MEDIEVAL STUDIES CATALOG Journals.
Research in Outdoor Education. Research in Outdoor Education is a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal seeking to support and further outdoor education and its goals, including personal growth and moral development, team building. Since its founding inAlternative for Germany has managed to enter 13 of 16 state parliaments.
Every major party has lost votes to it. In the state election of Baden-Württemberg in Germany's other main party, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), also fared badly with percent of the vote (down percentage points from.
After all, Germany was a state where the law rested on a firm foundation, where a majority in parliament was opposed to Hitler, and where every citizen believed that “his liberty and equal Author: George Prochnik.
1, books based on votes: John Adams by David McCullough, by David McCullough, Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Dor. German Translation of “vote” | The official Collins English-German Dictionary online. OverGerman translations of English words and phrases. However, the onset of the Great Depression massively rived Hitler’s fortunes with the Nazis winning % in Septemberbecoming the second largest party in Germany.
This was then followed by the July election where Hitler and the Nazis finally become the largest party in the Reichstag, with % of the vote. Germany’s Post-Nazi Taboo Against the Far Right Has Been Shattered. Events this week in German politics were horrifying.
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Daniel Ziblatt’s new book arrives just in time to deliver a powerful and supremely relevant answer. Israeli Ambassador to Germany Jeremy Issacharoff praised this decision, stating, “We welcome the important and significant resolution adopted today by the Bundestag, which relates to Hezbollah for what it is: a terrorist organization, with no distinction between its military and ‘political’ wings.
BERLIN (AP) -- A string of sex assaults and robberies during New Year's celebrations in Germany has fuelled debate about the country's ability to integrate large numbers of. The Justice Department aims to "recover all proceeds" from the whistleblower's new book. Snowden said the move shows his memoir, "Permanent Record," is "so truthful that it was literally against.
Interestingly enough, the Amazon Prime series will go in a new direction by not adapting a book. The article indicates that the show will put Lisbeth Salander into a brand new setting with an untold story set in the modern world.
However, somewhat confusingly, the show is titled The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, at least tentatively. Hart’s new book Hitler’s American Friends: The Third Reich’s Supporters in the United States argues that the threat of Nazism in the United States before World War II was greater than we.
The authors have succeeded in producing a fascinating and highly accessible account of all the key issues facing Germany today, making this book a 'must read' for any undergraduate student of German and European Studies.' - Paul Cooke, University of Leeds, UK 'The Politics of the New Germany strikes a perfect balance between the historical.
After a tense contest in France and an upset in the U.K., German voters may be faced with the biggest decision in a year of key European votes: whether to give Chancellor Angela Merkel a. Merkel was voted in by the Bundestag for a fourth term as Chancellor on 14 March, with votes for, against, 9 abstentions, and 4 invalid votes – 9 more votes than the needed for a majority.
The new government was officially referred to as the Fourth Merkel cabinet. Party leadership changes and political instability. Although long one of the world's top migrant destinations, only in the recent past has Germany come to acknowledge and adjust to its role as a country of immigration.
Its welcoming approach—a relatively new development—has been put to the test amid massive humanitarian inflows beginning in This country profile examines Germany's history on immigration and highlights current and.
Merkel’s party votes for new leader, and new era in Germany 12/07/ Hamburg: Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats party vote on Friday, Germany time, to decide who replaces her as party leader and moves into pole position to succeed her as Chancellor. Winner of this year’s Goodreads Choice Award for Historical Fiction, Daisy Jones & the Six rewinds the clock to the ’60s and ’70s, then zeroes in on the wild world of American rock and roll music.
Author Taylor Jenkins Reid conjures vivid imagery by using the oral history format to provide a collage effect with multiple overlapping viewpoints.New Zealand received the most votes (slightly more than 20% of all votes), just ahead of Germany (%).
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With a middle finger gesture of Chancellor Angela Merkel's rival for the Chancellery stirring up the campaign, the largest economy in Europe and the purported saviour of a Europe in deep crisis goes to the polls on September Merkel, largely seen as the undisputed leader of her country, has seen her lead during the campaign.
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By Florencia Fuensalida
L lorona like the song. Loud. Libelula azul. Longing for the
A ndes, the empanadas. Hunted by where I belong, by the Spanglish unseen.
T rying to include the colors. To not fade in white. Las flores, los mangos y las fresas. Besos and hands on cheeks.
I nmensa. Transatlantic power. Eyes wide and dark like aceitunas, torn between the stars del sur and the river up north.
N omad. Dancing the salsa vieja and the new mariachis that fall in love, but moving from hearts in Spanish to songs in English and abuelas and cazuelas that I took too long to find.
A mor. Eterno. A la luz del sol.
Florencia Fuensalida is originally from Chile, South America. She moved to the United States when she was 17 years old. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. After graduating from college, Florencia returned to Chile and worked for marginalized families to then come back to the US and work with the Latinx community. She now resides in Richmond, Virginia, with her family. She works as a community organizer and helps organizations improve their equity practices. She also performs healing work, and one of her biggest loves is to read and write poetry. She considers poetry to be a tool to process and expand our self-knowledge, and our love for the world.
She wrote LATINA during Hispanic Heritage Month, hoping to honor her Latinx roots and all Spanish speakers living in the US. As she started writing, however, she realized that she was not writing a piece only about how proud she feels of being Latina, but also about the complexities she has experienced and continues to navigate as someone who left her country, her culture, and her family behind. This poem is sort of a raw representation of how she has felt her whole adult life: nomad, always in transition, not quite from there and not quite from here, not quite in English and not quite in Spanish either. As a result of the pandemic she spent close to three years without visiting her home country, and she thinks subconsciously this poem alludes to that longing and the guilt she often feels for not being there for her family the way they (she assumes) wish she was. She hopes other Latinxs can relate to these words and feel less lonely in their own journey.


Another Chance – Animal Rescues – Book Two (Another Chance – True Animal Rescues)
Claire McClennan (Author)
Talented writer and animal lover Claire Mc Clennan has released another wonderful book, with inspiring and heart warming stories from the animal world.
ANOTHER CHANCE – Animal Rescues – Book Two
Kindle e-book edition
A new collection of True Animal Rescue and Conservation Stories from around the world – from Malawi, the Greek Islands, Kenya, Scotland, Bangkok, Romania, Canada, England, Java, California.……..
Unusual and happy, inspiring stories of Seals and Salamanders, Donkeys and Dogs, Cats and Wild Fawns, Slow Lorises, Dormice, baby Rhinos, young orphaned Elephants and more.
Read how creatures, found their lives were soon to change, when true animal lovers came to their rescue and offered them all ANOTHER CHANCE.
Read about exciting conservation projects undertaken to help the animals. Contributions from worldwide animal charities : PTES, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Soi Dog Foundation, Wildlife Fawn Rescue, Agia Marina Donkey Rescue, The Jumbo Foundation, Seal Scotland, International Animal Rescue and many more.
Photos enhance the stories (no upsetting photos of animal cruelty).
A book for all caring animal lovers.
Click on the link here on August 21, 2012 and you can download the book for free!:


Title: Agile Retrospectives, making good teams great
Author: Esther Derby / Diana Larsen
What the book is about
The book is about leading retrospectives. Retrospectives came into fashion with agile software development, especially Scrum has retrospectives every sprint. The beginning of the book motivates retrospectives, explains them, shows how to lead them and establishes the concept of phases: set the stage, gather data, generate insights, decide what to do, close the retrospective. The second part explains detailed several activities you can use in each phase. A description is structured like the famous design pattern book: Purpose, Time needed, Description, Steps, Materials and Preperation and Examples.
What I've learned from the book
- Retrospectives have several phases: set the stage, gather data, generate insights, decide what to do, close the retrospective
- There are many activities for retrospectives, you should change activities from time to time
- Use an activity like"appraisals" for closing a retrospective
Should you buy this book?
Yes, highly recommended
Who should buy the book
- Every ScrumMaster or Iteration Manager
- Everyone who leads retrospectives
Book bought by myself due to a mentioning on Twitter.
I've chosen the micro review format because it lends itself to be used as a future micro format and I like short reviews myself. You can read the table of contents elsewhere, I don't like it when reviews iterate the content.


the history of the Cookie Exchange?"
This is one of the most frequently asked questions that I get. Since 1997,
I've stated that the oldest published Cookie Exchange history that I have
or know of was from a recipe pamphlet that I inherited from my mother in
law, dated 1962.
After being asked this question yet again five times just this week, I decided
to search the web again to seek an answer. Then the proverbial light bulb
went off over my head...
I've been a member of
Ancestry.com for the last few years and I have access
to their extensive Historical Newspapers Collection ! When seeking
information on ancestors, one can search the genealogical database
by putting in a First Name and a Last Name and the dates in
which ancestors lived. So my search started like this:
First Name: Cookies Last Name:
Year Range: 1830-1930
And then I hit the Search button... and over a thousand articles pulled up!
Obviously I couldn't copy them all but I did copy a few, see my folder screenshot
below and notice the dates. The earliest printed reference is 1936 in
One would be correct and could easily say that the Cookie Exchange as we
know it, came to be in the early 20th Century. The question of "who first"
lingers, but the bottom line is that we will probably never know who 'thought
of it first'. It may be the kind of event that cropped up all over
the place around the same time.
After copying and viewing all the above articles, I feel comfortable in reporting
that the Cookie Exchange has been around for at least 70 years, as documented
by newspapers around the US. It's been done by relatives, friends, neighbors,
womens groups, social clubs, churches and schools and has primarily been
a "ladies only" event.
We'll never know who formalized the Cookie Exchange, but if you think about
it, people have been doing versions of Cookie Exchanges for as long as there
have been, well, people !
For thousands of years people have been gathering in groups for feasts, making
and sharing foods in a celebratory way.
In that respect the Cookie Exchange has been around forever.
Dec. 17, 2005
Permission is needed to copy my information for an article or reprint.
Syracuse, New York, 1936


We want every patient to have easy access to accurate and important dental information. Dr. Gary created these handy fact sheets so you may gain a better understanding of some of the services the practice offers. Each one covers a topic related to dentistry and explains things in easy to understand terms.
Check out these informative and fun links! Please be aware that these links will take you out of Myers Pediatric Dentistry’s web site.
Childproofing Your Home
Lists ways to safety measure each room around your house. Most of it is common sense, but this site is very thorough.
Fun Dental Books for Kids
Reads and offers reviews on several great books for kids about dental visits and dental care. Some of these may be useful in preparing your child for an upcoming dental visit.
Both doctors enjoyed hearing John Rosemond speak at a professional association meeting, although he says some tough and sometimes controversial things about parenting today. Rosemond.com has a link to his weekly newspaper column and information on the books he has written to help parents raise their children.
Dr. Greene’s house calls
Dr. Greene is a pediatrician who developed a website to answer many of parents’ everyday questions. This is a useful site to reference for general pediatric care.
This well-known pediatricians’ website covers hundreds of topics!
Andrew Weil, M.D.
Check out the website of a doctor best known for establishing and popularizing the field of integrative medicine.
Download Free Games
This is a great free site full of games and puzzles to download and play.
Surfing the Net with Kids
Mother and syndicated columnist Barbara Feldman scoured the web to find safe, interesting, kid-related sites with games, jokes, arts and crafts, science ideas, and even geography. Check it out!
Clay County Public Library Story Time
Logan and Graham, Dr. Gary’s two sons, frequently visit story time. Here’s the calendar from the Main Library’s site.
Clay County School Calendar
Not sure when to book that next appointment? For your convenience, we’ve linked to the School Board.
Do something fun with the children! This helpful children’s events directory is a great resource for parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
Dr. Gary and his wife, Julie, found this class extremely effective in preparing for the natural birth of their sons. It is worth a look.


A Conversation About Getting More
In this interview-based book, you'll have a front-row seat to learning about the conversation of negotiation. You'll discover a simple process for building more successful and profitable relationships. This book aims to strip away the theory, the bravado, and the gamesmanship and show why negotiation is nothing more than a conversation about a relationship. Collaboration is crucial to finding common ground, so while conflict is inevitable, communication is key to every successful relationship. Asking for what you want is the most important thing, so why not ask?
In this book, you'll discover a simple process for building more successful and profitable business relationships. The goal of this book is to guide you through the conversation of negotiation using real-life experiences and situations from a broad range of people. Whether you are negotiating with a customer, supplier, employee, or an investor, the lessons contained in SIGN HERE – NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES FOR THE REAL WORLD will help you get there.
Christine McKay as an Author
Successful writer, Christine McKay, is the author of the soon-to-be-published books Why Not Ask? A Conversation About Getting More and Sign Here: Negotiation Strategies for the Real World. She helps small and mid-sized businesses level the playing field when negotiating with larger customers, suppliers, and investors through her writing. Christine has written articles for various publications such as Inside Supply Management, Mass High Tech, The Los Angeles Business Journal, Inc., and more. She co-authored “Third-Party Contracts in M&A: Identifying and Managing Common Implications” and is frequently quoted by major publications. When not penning articles or writing books, Christine publishes a blog at www.vennnegotiation.com detailing the contents of her podcast: In the Venn Zone.


Reader Notes: a mini review
2020 reads, 2 – The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver.
I got an ARC of this book from one of my libraries, and I’ve just been eating it up. This is one I would go back and reread for the sweet, poignant prose and the beautiful story. Lydia walks us through the question: what would you do if you had more time with the person you love?
This story spoke clearly about love and loss and the transformation that comes with healing. You never quite get over the hole they leave, but you can go forward anyway.
5/5 stars for a brilliantly done novel. This beautiful story releases on March 3rd, 2020, and if you’re interested in a sweet adult romance, I’d recommend this for 17+.