Table of Contents
Anderson, Elijah, Code of the Street: Decency, Violence, and the Moral Life of the Inner City, W. W. Norton & Company, August 1999, ISBN 03-930402-32
Anderson, Elijah, Streetwise: Race, Class, and Change in an Urban Community, University of Chicago Press, 1990, ISBN 0226018164
Bernstein, N. (2005). All alone in the world: Children of the incarcerated. NY: The New Press. ISBN 1-56584-952-3
Bloom, Barbara and Steinhart, D. (1993). Why Punish the Children? San Francisco, CA. Council on Crime & Delinquency; ISBN: 9993022268
Braman, Donald, Doing Time on the Outside: Incarceration and Family Life in Urban America, U. of Michigan 2004
Butterfield, Fox, All God’s Children, Avon Books, ISBN 0-380-72862-1
Casarjian, Robin, House of Healing, A Prisoner’s Guide to Inner Power and Freedom, Transcontinental printing, 1995, ISBN 0-9644933-0-6
Cole, David, No Equal Justice, The New Press, NY, ISBN 1565845668
Condry, R. (2007) Families Shamed, The consequences of crime for relatives of serious offenders, U.K. Willan Publishing ISBN 978-1-84392-207-0
Cyan-Brock, T.K., Prisoners of Love, Dreamcatcher Books, 2000, ISBN: 0-9707070-0-2.
Edenfield Ann, Family Arrested: How to Survive the Incarceration of a Loved Owhane. ISBN: 1-58943-060-3.
Elsner, Alan, Gates of Injustice, The Crisis in America’s Prisons, Pearson Education, Inc. 2004 ISBN 0-13-142791-1
Friskies-Warren, Mary F., Considering Marriage – A Practical Workbook for Couples Separated by Incarceration, 1994, ISBN 1569910022.
Gadsden, Vivian L. (Editor), Wagner, Daniel A. (Editor), Literacy Among African American Youth: Issues in Learning, Teaching, and Schooling (Literacy-Research, Policy, and Practice), Hampton Press, January 1995, ISBN: 18-813032-76
Gaines, Patrice; Laughing in the Dark, Anchor, ISBN 0-385-48027-X
Garbarino, James, Raising Children in a Socially Toxic Environment, Jossey-Bass, September 1999, ISBN # 07-879504-24
Garbarino, James, Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them, Free Press, May 1999. ISBN 06-848590-84
Garbarino, James, Children in Danger: Coping with the Consequences of Community Violence (Jossey-Bass Social and Behavioral Science Series) Jossey-Bass, October 1998, ISBN 07-879465-40s
Gilens, Martin, Why Americans Hate Welfare: Race, Media, and the Politics of Anti-poverty Policy, University of Chicago Pr (Trd); ISBN: 0226293645
Gilmore, Mikal; Shot in the Heart, Anchor Books, ISBN 0-385-47800-3
Girshick, Lori, No Safe Haven: Stories of Women in Prison. Northeastern University Press, c/o CUP Services, Box 6525, Ithaca, NY 14851
Franklin and Franklin; Boys Into Men, Dutton, ISBN 0-525-944966
Johnston, Denise (1996). Children of Incarcerated Parents. Pacific Oaks, California. Center for Children of Incarcerated Parents, (May 1995). Lexington Books; ISBN: 0029110424
Jones, Lou and Borges, Lorie Savel, Final Exposure, portraits from death row, American Friends Service Committee, 2002 ISBN 1-55553-277-2
Karr-Morse, Robin and Meredith S. Wiley, Ghosts from the Nursery, (February 1999)
Atlantic Monthly Pr; ISBN: 0871137348
Katz, Mark, On Playing a Poor Hand Well, (February 1997) W.W. Norton & Co (Sd); ISBN: 0393702324
King, Robert Hillary, From the Bottom of the Heap, The Autobiography of a Black Panther, PM Press, 2009 ISBN 978-1-60486-039-9
Lagana, T., Hansen, V., Canfield, J., Chicken Soup for the Prisoner’s Soul, Health Communications Inc. Books, 2000 ISBN 978-1-55874-836
Leary, J. D., Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing (Hardcover) Uptone Press 2005
Mauer, Mark, The Race to Incarcerate, (August 1999), New Press; ISBN: 1565844297
McCall, Nathan; Makes Me Wanna Hollar, Vintage, ISBN, 0-679-41268-9
Mincy, Ronald B. (Editor), Nurturing Young Black Males: Challenges to Agencies, Programs, and Social Policy, Urban Institute Press, February 1994 ISBN 08-776659-82
Morley, Patrick and R. C. Sproul, The Man in the Mirror, ISBN: 031023493X
O’Brien, Patricia, Making it in the “Free World” - Women in Transition from Prison. State University of New York Press, 2001, ISBN: 0-7914-4861-4.
Pfeiffer, Mary Beth, Crazy in America, The Hidden Tragedy of our Criminalized Mentally Ill, Avalon Publishing, 2007 ISBN 978-0-78671-745-3
Raphael, Jody, Freeing Tammy: Women, Drugs, and Incarceration (The Northeastern Series on Gender, Crime, and Law) (Paperback) 2007
Rasheed, Mikal M. and Janice M., Social Work Practice with African American Men: The Invisible Presence, (May 1999) Corwin Pr; ISBN: 0761911162
Seymour, C., Creasie Finney Hairston, C.F. (Editors), Children With Parents in Prison: Child Welfare Policy, Program, and Practice Issues (March 2000)
Transaction Pub; ISBN: 076580719X
Talvi, Silja J.A., Women Behind Bars, The Crisis of Women in the U.S. Prison System, Seal Press, 2007 ISBN 978-1-58005-195-8
Toews, Barb, The Little Book of Restorative Justice for People in Prison, Rebuilding the Web of Relationships, Good Books, 2006 ISBN 978-1-56148-523-9
New! Thompson, Anthony C., Releasing Prisoners, Redeeming Communities: Reentry, Race, and Politics, (March 2009) New York University Press, ISBN 978-0814783214
Weissbourne, Richard, The Vulnerable Child, (April 1997) Perseus Pr; ISBN: 0201920808
Yaffe, Rebecca, When a Parent Goes to Jail: A Comprehensive Guide for Counseling Children of Incarcerated Parents, 2002. Available from Rayve Productions, ISBN 978-1-877810-08-4
Zehr, Howard, The Little Book of Restorative Justice, Good Books, 2002 ISBN 1-56148-376-1
Zehr, Howard, Transcending, Reflections of Crime Victims, Good Books, 2001, ISBN 1-56148-333-8 (paperback)
Zehr, Howard and Stutzman Amstutz, Lorraine. Portraits by Howard Zehr. What Will Happen to Me? Click here for more info.
A Visit to the Big House. By Oliver Butterworth , Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, 1993, ISBN #0-395-52805-4.
I Know How You Feel Because This Happened to Me, Center for Children with Incarcerated Parents, Pacific Oaks College and Children’s Programs, 714 West California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105.
Just for You – Children with Incarcerated Parents. Center for Children with Incarcerated Parents, Pacific Oaks College and Children’s Programs, 714 West California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105.
Mama Loves Me from Away by Pat Brisson, illustrated by Laurie Caple. Boyds Mills Press, 815 Church Street, Honesdale, PA 18431, www.boydsmillspress.com , 2004, ISBN# 1-56397-966-7.
My Daddy’s in Jail, Janet Bender, 2003, PO Box 115, Chapin, S.C. 29036 www.youthlight.com
My Mother and I Are Growing Stronger by Inez Maury. New Seed Press, PO Box 9488, Berkeley, CA 947099, ISBN# 0-938678-06-X.
Two in Every Hundred: a special workbook for children with a parent in prison Reconciliation, 702 51st Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37209, (615) 292-6371.
Visiting Day, Jacqueline Woodson, 2002, Scholastic Press, www.scholasticpress.com
When Andy’s Father Went to Prison by Martha Whitmore Hickman. Albert Whitman and Company, 5747 Howard Street, Niles, IL 606487-4012, ISBN #0-8075-8874-1.
Mommies and Daddies in Prison by Judi Goozh and Sue Jeweler published by Justice & Security Strategies Inc and available from Creative Family Projects 402 King Farm Blvd Rockville MD 20850
A Boy Named Rocky: A Coloring Book for the Children of Prisoners by Dr. Janice M. Beal and Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore www.4theloveofkids.com
A novel for 10-14 year olds:
An Inmate’s Daughter by Jan Walker with Illustrations by Herb Leonhard, Raven Publishing, 2006, ISBN 0971416192, 9780971416192.
The Same Stuff as Stars by Katherine Paterson, Clarion Books, NY, 2002, ISBN 0-618-24744-0.
A Hard Straight, Goro Toshima, 2004, Award winning documentary film tells the story of what it’s really like for a person to make the radical transition from prison life to society.
A Sentence of Their Own. Film chronicles one family’s annual pilgrimage to a New Hampshire State Prison and reveals the damaging impact incarceration has on families. http://www.asentenceoftheirown.com/Home.html
Beyond the Walls, The Road to Redemption, Rachel Libert, 2006 -Film portraying the true stories of families affected by violence. TOVA, www.tovaartisticprojects.org.
Champagne and the Talking Eggs, Michael Sporn, Director, VHS, 1997. Cartoon format appropriate for children and adults.
Charisse Shumate: Fighting for Our Lives, story of a woman who stood up against the CA Dept. of Corrections and fought against the substandard health care in women’s prisons., The Freedom Archives, 2004
Children of Incarcerated Parents Bill of Rights, produced by the San Francisco Partnership for Children of Incarcerated Parents- a short video about the Bill of Rights featuring the stories of children who have experienced parental incarceration.
Children of Prisoners: Children of Promise, U.S. Dept. of Justice, National Institute of Corrections, 2003, Peter Argentine, A candid conversation with fathers in jail and after release. The film presents the importance of family and the pain of separation.
Echoes of Incarceration is a youth-produced documentary project focusing on impact of the prison system on children. For more info and purchasing information, visit our “From Our Partners” page.
Family Ties is a candid conversation with fathers in jail and after release. The film presents the importance of family and the pain of separation – told through the words of 7 men, their families, and the Warden of the Allegheny County (PA) Jail. Produced by award-winning filmmaker Peter Argentine and sponsored by Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation. For more info and purchasing information, visit our “From Our Partners” page.
Prison Life Stories, Kuetemeyer, Rudman, Deborah, Shetty, Anula, stories from men and women who have spent time in prison, 2008, www.termite.org
Prison Lullabies, Odile Isralson and Lina Matta, 2003. Film about women who gave birth in prison.
Shadows, Rachel Libert, 2008 is a film by Tova: Artistic Project for Social Change . It is a powerful training film, bringing the voices and realities of children with incarcerated parents, their caregivers and their incarcerated parents out of the shadows of anger and pain and into the light of healing and forgiveness. A must see for anyone working with incarcerated fathers, their children and their caregivers. Available for purchase from FCN here.
Troop 1500, Ellen Spiro, 2006, Their mothers have been convicted of various crimes, but the Girl Scouts of Troop 1500 want to be doctors, social workers and marine biologists. Troop 1500 is their story-and that of their mothers-trying to hold together their families from behind the walls.
Up The Ridge, Szuberla, N. and Kirby, A, documentary following the building of a supermax prison in VA and the impact on the community, the people incarcerated there and their families, Appalshop, 2006
When the Bough Breaks, Jill Evans-Petzall, a documentary about three Missouri families whose children are bounced between social workers, foster parents, grandparents and visits with their moms in prison.
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This Rad Reads recommendation is for all the lake lovers out there. So often we talk about "protecting what we love" but when it comes to our Great Lakes what exactly are we protecting them from?
The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan, who lives and works in Milwaukee, talks about many threats to our great lakes with the main focuses being invasive species and the fight to keep the lakes from being drained from too much taking. Listen, I love Lake Michigan, like a lot, but from a scientific perspective I didn’t know much about what was threatening it. This book helped me start to dive into that.
So what kind of wisdom does this book share? Here are some good words that stuck out to me:
“A Great Lake can hold all the mysteries of an ocean, and then some.”
”...One out of every five gallons available on the planet- can be found in the Great Lakes.” (In reference to fresh water).
”The biggest threat to the Great Lakes is our own ignorance.”
Now what if I told you that all three of those quotes were spread across just two pages in the introduction of the book? Yep, it’s true. Makes it pretty easy to understand that there is plenty of goodness to read and learn in this book.
If you have ever been curious about the history of the Great Lakes, if you have watched the lakes change over the years and wonder the causes and impact of those changes, or if you have just enjoyed some quality time on the lakes with people you care about then this one is for you.
I mentioned earlier the phrase “protect what you love” and honestly those are some of my favorite words, ones that I try to live by each day. I truly love Lake Michigan and I want to protect it at all costs. I want it’s beauty and resources to be able to be shared with everyone and anyone who wants to take it in, but I want this to be done in the safest way possible. This book can serve as a great tool, even if it’s just the beginning, to learn how to enjoy and appreciate this amazing resource while doing so in a responsible and educated way.


What comes to mind when you think about summer? Swimming? Summer camp? Barbecues? Music in the park? This year, why not make sharing books part of your family’s summer fun?
Summer reading and book discussions help your student maintain reading skills, improve reading fluency, and learn new vocabulary and concepts. Most importantly, encouraging children to read helps to develop a love of books and reading that lasts a lifetime.
Middle school students have required reading and book lists, by grade (see below), to choose from, but we encourage all our students to get lost in a good book or two over the summer.


by Claire Kendal
This book follows a short period of time in a woman’s life. It begins with several of her journal entries. You learn that she is actually writing in her stalker journal – something she was told to do by the abuse hotlines she has called for help. The police won’t do anything to help her because there is no evidence of harassment. She reads the pamphlets and makes meticulously notes on a daily basis of her encounters with the stalker.
Her journal sets a different tone than what you would expect from a victim. She feels the hotline would disagree with her perspective, but she writes each journal entry to her stalker, hence “The Book of You”. It is a fascinating and frightening look at unwanted attention. This book puts you directly in the woman’s head. When the creeper surprises her or begins walking beside her on the way to the train station there is an irresistible urge to shudder and go wash your hands.
This book is creepy without entering fully into Stephen King territory. It gave me a perspective that I hope to never have in real life. Being inside this victim’s head for just a few months of her ordeal is plenty for me.


If you are not aware, Tim Keller is the Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan (New York City, not Kansas). In 2001 he started a Church Planting Center that has planted over 100 churches since!
You may have heard of his book The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism which was on the New York Times Best Seller List for quite a while. It is directed primarily toward the postmodern skeptic. Last August he released a follow up book, geared more toward the religious person called The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith.
I really enjoy listening to and reading Tim Keller’s solidly biblical, intelligent, fresh perspective. As intelligent as he is, he nevertheless communicates with great gentleness and is extremely down-to-earth. Unfortunately, these things don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but they are present in Pastor Keller’s teaching and ministry. I thank God for him, and for his ministry.
Whether you are new to Keller or are already a fan you may enjoy this treasure trove of free Keller articles and audio.


I’m absolutely fascinated by the history of television, and if I had to come up with a reason, I think I’d say it’s because it’s so short. It’s so short, and so immediate, and so relevant. There’s a sense of being able to watch people figure out the kinks and explore the possibilities of the medium, and an overwhelming feeling of progress to it, of being able to point to something and say, “That led to that thing, and that thing led to this other thing, and so on,” until the other thing becomes television as we know it today. History rarely does that, and it’s really quite considerate of television to be so comparatively tidy. Moreover, television is inevitably a dual story – one, obviously, going on onscreen, but another, equally compelling, happening off. And the combination of those two stories is what gives this history its flavor, the intensity and tartness and sweetness that make it so endlessly mesmerizing.
Saturday Night Live is irrefutably part of that history, and it’s become, pretty much by accident, my latest obsession. I still maintain that I don’t like the show (and that’s all I’ll say on that, because I don’t think it’s fair to heckle something twice in less than a week), but I can’t deny that everything surrounding it has built up a captivating mystique. Watching SNL, especially older episodes, is poking at bits of history, and Live From New York plays on this fascination in relaying the history of the show.
In its guts, Live From New York is a terrific book. It tells every side of every story, even going so far as to repeat stories in order to show different perspectives, and it’s got to be said that that story is pretty compelling. Organized in the style of an oral narrative, with interwoven interviews from cast members, writers, and guests, it employs what has always been SNL’s greatest strength – its sense of community. Even when the show is terrible, it can get by on the sensation that these are people who like each other and like what they are doing, and the book both illustrates this (through its narrative) and demonstrates this (through its form). Live From New York paints a picture of a production that was exponentially more entertaining offscreen than on, and its relentlessly obsessive objectivity lends it complexity and nuance.
But through all of this, Live From New York has a secret, a terribly inconvenient secret, that it tries desperately to ignore, and this secret is that SNL is not good. It has never been good. It has always been mediocre, with a few occasional flashes of brilliance, and those sparks are what people talk about through the nostalgia filter. I tried, I really did – I watched episodes from nearly every era of SNL, from all of it’s so-called “golden ages,” and I saw essentially the same thing over and over. I get all of that stuff about SNL being revolutionary at the time of its premiere – Live From New York does a particularly good job of recreating that excitement so well that I almost forgot my distaste for the reality of the show – but the fact remains that, revolutionary or not, SNL is not and has never been consistently good.
There are parts of the novel that explain this somewhat, as a consequence of behind-the-scenes shenanigans. And, to give credit where it is due, Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller unashamedly include people in the novel saying things that are basically identical to my criticism above. But Shales and Miller are, I think, a bit in love with the idea of SNL, and they are more likely than not to gloss over the very practical issue of the show’s quality (or lack thereof). Yet if there is one dominant characteristic of Live From New York, it is an insistence of the existence of multiple truths. Ultimately, the novel demands that you decide for yourself, and it leaves you with a fantastically thorough account of what is, apparently, simultaneously the most horrible and the most wonderful place on earth.


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THE REPRESENTATION OF MAJLIS TA’LIM, MADRASAH AND PESANTREN IN TRADITIONAL SOCIETY
Majlis ta’lim, madrasah and pesantren have been most influential informal educational institution in Indonesia, particularly in Java (Bruinessen, 2004 available online at http://let.uu.nl/~martin.vanbruinessen/personal/publications/.htm, accessed at May, 7th 2009). They have been reflected and shaped social institutions in most of Javanese and Sundanese. Their existence has crucial part in liberating community from colonialism and had become the agent of social change.
The role of Wali Sanga in Islamic education institution was important factor in changing the society. The struggle to liberate society from atheism and polytheism into monotheism, Islam was the ultimate goal of those Islamic scholars. The way of Wali Sanga spread Islamic teaching to society was very unique. Cultural based approach was conducted in order to persuade society to learn and have faith in Islam. That was one of reason the society accepted Islam easily. Moreover, beside Wali Sanga were the Islamic scholars who learnt Islam from the central of Islamic movement, Mecca, they were the noble and respected person in community. They were from honorable, aristocracy and good family. Society had already respected them before they became Islamic scholars. So, this was another reason, Islam became popular in Indonesia.
In early history of education in Indonesia, Islamic education institution was regarded as reformist agent (Djumhur & Danasuparta 1969; Haningsih 2008). K.H. Ahmad Dahlan, M. Natsir, K.H Hasyim Asyari and many more were Islamic scholars who teach Islam in modern way. They protested systems of education of colonialism which burdened the students and limited the students thought, jumud. The movement of Islam enlightenment in Saudi Arabia by Muhamad Abduh influenced the way they thought. Therefore, Islamic education institutions became one of valuable institution in changing and shaping the society.
Pesantren, Majlis ta’lim and madrasah now are available in every village in Indonesia. Kiayi and ustad, as role of wali sanga, are crucial in managing those institutions. Most of pesantren and majlis’ta’lim are figure centric. Their development, progress and influence in society are much more depend on their leader, kiayi. In traditional community, they are still most influenced person.
In practice, Uqudulizain is read and retold by Kiayi or Ustad to be listened to mustami’ or santri. Dhofier (1985) claims that the word kiyayi derived from Javanese language which is given to individual regarded as sacral, parents and scholar Islam who lead Pesantren and teach Islamic classic text (in Welsh 2002).
In addition, kiayi and ustad are usually men whose internal intention as men is hardly to avoid when they explain the content of the text. The reader, here kiayai or ustad, is almost placed himself as a person which has fully authority as the writer has. Patriarchy culture can be avoided. The writer as well as the reader are influenced by patriarchy culture and finally create man domination to society.
THE REPRESENTATION OF SOCIETY IN DISCOURSE
Language and society can not be separated. Kress in 1989 articulated some basic assumptions of language and society. He underlines language as a social phenomenon. Moreover, all society members have specifics meanings and value expressed in language in systematic ways. In relation to text, readers and hearers are not passive recipients.
As social phenomena, most of Critical discourse analysts prefer used term ‘discourse’ than language (see Fairclough 1989, Wodak 2004, van Dijk 2002). Language is much more concerns with the science of language, while discourse relates to language in particular context of social (Wodak 2002; McCharty 1990). The emergence of discourse is influenced by the work of Hymes (1964), Austin (1962), Searl (1969) and Grice (1975) as long as the pragmatist such as Levinson (1983) and Leech (1983). In further, Foucoult, Fairclough, Wodak, and van Dijk work discourse as having hidden power burdened with social values of the writer/speakers which finally shapes and influences ideas of the hearer or reader (Worf 1976 cited in Bagshaw 2000, et. al).
Linguistics and grammatical forms of discourse is the representation the power and manipulation of the speakers or the writers (Wodak 2007). The Halliday’s work of systemic functional grammar provides how grammatical forms signify the power of the discourse in society. Halliday distinguishes three metafunctions of language, firstly ideational in which clause function as representation of social structure, secondly interpersonal in which clauses function as messages conveyed and thirdly interpersonal function whereas clauses function as social exchanges (Halliday & Matthiessen 2004).
Action and process are social events (Fairclough available online at http://www.ling.lanc.ac.uk/staff/norman/paper3.doc.) In representation of social structure, there are three semantics categories; circumstances, process and participants (Gerot & Wignell, 1994). The role of participants is highly depended on the process. Moreover Halliday identifies seven different process; material, behavioral, mental, verbal, relational, existential and meteorological. Meanwhile, the participants in each process are, respectively, actor and goal, behaver, senser and phenomenon, sayer, receiver and target, carrier and token, existent (Halliday & Matthiessen 2004; Gerot and Wignell 1994). Therefore, Fairclough underlines that the order of discourse and their semantics categories reflects the social condition of the discourse creates (Fairclough 1989).
The methodology of this research is described below. Basically, it deals with research design, subject of study and data analysis which it is finally used to interpret the data.
This research uses a critical discourse analysis. Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) is used as the analytical framework of studying connections between language, power and ideology (Fairclough 1995: 23). This methodology arises in post-structural era. CDA tries to reveals all ideology behind discourse regarded as ‘social practices’ (Fairchlough 1989) and free human from domination of superpower (Eriyanto, 2001).
However, this research also has a similar characteristic to case study. First, it focuses on one case in ‘microscopic’ setting which is identical with natural setting (Travers 2001; Connole, Smith &Wiseman, 1993; Wallace, 1998: Hakim 1987; Silverman 2005). Second, it employs multi sources of evidence to allow for in depth- study (Wiseman 1993, Marshlall & Rosman 2006; Silverman 2005; Denzin & Lincoln 2003).
SUBJECT OF STUDY
This research is to analyze Islamic textbooks entitle Uqudulizaeni. This kitab is written by Syeh Muhammad ibn Umar Nawawi, well-known as Syeh Nawawi Albantani, in Arabic language at Rajab 1375 hijraa or similar at 1954. He is a Javanese which lived in Mecca for many years. It is regarded as ‘obligation book’ which is studied for adult learners, santri in Pesantren or Madrasah. This kitab also is used by Kiyayi and Ustad as a major reference of their da’wah to mustami in Majlis tai’lim.
This kitab discusses the obligation between husband and wife. It consist of four chapter, mainly the rights of wife, the rights of husband, the decency of prayer for woman and the way of man staring at woman.
For the research site, the first and the second chapters are chosen, analyzed and compared. As Islamic textbook, this kitab contains three sections, respectively some verses of Qur’an, Hadits, and the writer’s point of view. Therefore this research only analyzes the writer’s point of view to avoid bias and to investigate the writer’s ideology which bears out the text.
This research employs systemic functional grammar (Halliday & Matthiessen 2004). It is intended to analyze the ideational meaning of language as representation of social structure in which in line with the questions “what is the status of women in traditional Muslim society?”
The steps of data analysis are as follow: Firstly, transitivity, mood and theme of each chapter are analyzed, based on participants and process. Secondly, the processes of each clause are categorized into seven kind of process as mentioned in theoretical review. Thirdly, the participants of each process are analyzed and categorized. Finally those entities are interpreted in depth-study to reveal status of women as mention in text.
FINDING AND DISCUSSION
The previous section has mentioned the methodology which underlines this research. In this section, the researcher will discuss finding and discussion based on methodology described above as follow:
THE STATUS OF WOMEN
In each chapter, men and women are as behaver of the process, for instance in chapter I: Yanbagi li ar-rijali an yushoo imraatahu (It is important for a man to admonish his wife) and in chapter II: Wa yajibu ala al-imraati dawamu al-hayai min zaujiha (It is obligation to woman to respect her husband continually). However, the range of behavioral process always refers to women for instance in chapter I: imraatahu (his wife), alaiha (the life of his wife), ha sabila al-khoer (his wife to the way of goodness) and in chapter II: thorfaha (her sight), nafsaha (her self), ha al-famu (her mouth), nafsaha (her body).
In chapter I, the words, arrijal (=man), qadri (=as you can), sabillil khoir (right way), at-toharoh (=way of cleanse) and al-haidh (=menstruation) are used. Meanwhile chapter II uses the words al-haya (shy/humble), thorfaha (her sight), an-naum (sleeping), al-misqi (fragrant), firashih (bad), and ’idnihi (permission). Those words show that wife is as a place for man to channel his biological desire not more than that.
Moreover, In chapter I, the mood of the clause is in the case of nasb (subjunctive mood) with (?? ) following fi’lul mudhore (imperfect verbs). In English translation, the world ‘should’ which indicates ‘expected to do or to be something’ is appropriate. However, in chapter II, the mood of the clause is in the case of rafa (Indicative mood) for six clauses and in the case of jazem (jussive) with (?) for three clauses An la tam’n (Don’t refuse), An la tashum, (Don’t have a fast) and La takhruj (Don’t go out).
In addition, in chapter II, the writer uses most of fiil madhi, perfect verb. These verbs indicate past activities and general truth (see Ibnu Aqil in Bakar 2005; Al-Hasyim 2003). In this chapter, the verbs are derived from roots fa’ala, tafa’ala and afa’la. Ibnu Aqil states that most of the verbs are derived from wazan: fa’ala, tafa’ala and afa’la which mean tawajjah (to face), shalab (to force), takalluf (to push), thalab (to ask), and mana’a (to prohibit). In English translation, those clauses are in the imperative speech act. Imperative indicates the obligation from higher authority to the lowest class group in which likes or dislike must be done (Levinson, 1983).
In the textuality meaning, the world yanbagi (it is important) and yajibu (it is obligation) become the theme of each chapter. Yanbagi (important) is the theme in chapter I which discusses the rights of women or the obligation of a husband to a wife. Meanwhile, the word yajibu (it is obligation) is the theme of the chapter II which discusses the rights of men/ the obligations of a wife to his husband. Those themes indicate that there are inequality between the rights of husband and wife. The wife has more obligations than husband.
This research reveals that status of woman, particularly in the traditional society who learns this Uqudulizain is generally constructed with the words representation in the textbooks. The text dogmatically set woman as member of lower class. The culture of patriarchy influences the choice of words and construction of utterance. In addition, a wife is regarded as the men’s properties which her ultimate obligation is do what the husband say and order. A woman, particularly a wife has no right to do she wants to do. A woman has no right to express their belief. Therefore, the husband’s order should be obeyed and if it is not the hell waits for her.
The textbook seems represent that Islam has put and describes women as (1) properties of husband (2) no right to do as their wants. Men are described as individuals that have full authority to restrain and control their wives. And men also indentifies as having free to do anything they intend. However, this condition is basically contradicted with Islamic teaching. Allah clearly states in al-Qur’an that a man are forbidden to inherit women against their will, should not threat them harshness and live with them honorably (Q.V 4: 19). In other verses Allah states that there is no difference between men and women, unless their faith. Therefore, the clear image of Islam, particularly in viewing women, is our responsibility, as Muslim who believes in Allah and His messenger.
Wa Allahu A’lamu
Thank to Elis Aisah (alumni miftahul falah)
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What is the Arca digital asset management system/repository?
Arca is BC’s award-winning collaborative digital repository, used by over 50 post-secondary and public libraries, galleries, museums, archives and historical societies. Through shared infrastructure, centralised coordination and a collaborative approach, Arca maximises system efficiencies through centralised licensing, expertise, best practices, and support. Visitors to the Arca repository at https://arcabc.ca can search across free, online digital assets from all participating organisations.
Arca is built on Islandora, a Canadian-developed open-source repository platform. A shared instance of Islandora is hosted in BC at the SFU Cloud Hosting facility. The Arca Administrative Centre, hosted at BC ELN, provides centralised service support and training for all participants.
Digital materials off all kinds can be hosted in Arca, including images, books, newspapers, PDFs, citations, videos and sound recordings. Arca is primarily an open access repository with materials freely available online; however access to specific collections or items can be restricted to certain users or groups of users.
Arca was initially developed with seed-funding from the Ministry of Advanced Education to provide BC post-secondary institutions with access to shared digital repository infrastructure. The Arca Advisory Committee, representative of Arca participants and responsible for oversight of Arca operations, has since extended Arca's mandate beyond the post-secondary sector in order to benefit other BC GLAM sector organisations.
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Originally posted on The Nut Garden:
Here is an interesting blog post. It makes mention of a Mekubal who lived in my little neighborhood of Toronto approximately one hundred years ago before establishing himself in Montreal. He translated much of the Zohar from Aramaic into Hebrew and was a champion of Jewish education [My people are gone into captivity, for lack of knowledge (Isaiah 5:13), cf. BT Shabbat 119b]. “The good of the community of Israel will arise through the study of the Zohar. We cannot say that that [salvation] depends upon [the study of the Zohar by] the great ones of the generation alone. For there will yet come a new revelation [of the Zohar] to masses of Israel… who will taste of the Tree of Life” (Zohar Torah, Montreal 1927 quoted in Ira Robinson see comment below for citation).
In the later part of 1905, Rav Rosenberg published Sha’arei Zohar Torah (Warsaw), where he organized the verses of the Torah together with the Zohar, translating the section of Zohar from Aramaic into Hebrew. In this publication, Rav Rosenberg was able to complete the first of the five books of the Torah. Rav Rosenberg also had a commentary entitled Ziv ha-Zohar, which was an attempt to explain some difficult sections of the Zohar. This work evoked controversy in the Rabbinic world due to the fact that they thought that the Zohar should not be translated from the original Aramaic. The Radziner Rebbe, Mordechai Yosef Elozer Leiner (1865-1929), declined to give Rav Rosenberg an approbation on this work. For this reason, several Rabbis declined to give their approbation on the translation of the Zohar.
Nevertheless, Rav Rosenberg did not stop. After much toil, he was successful in gaining approbations from certain famous Rabbis and Hasidic Rebbes, including Rav Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini, the famous Sephardic Rabbi, who was then Rabbi in Chevorn, Israel, and author of the encyclopedia work, the Sedai Chemed. Rav Medini was one of the first that gave him an approbation, agreeing with the author that it was much better to understand the Zohar rather than reciting it without understanding a single word.


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Servais Theodore Pinckaers was born in Liege (Belgium) in 1925 and raised in the village of Wonk (now part of the commune of Bassenge) in Belgium’s Walloon region. In 1945 he entered the Dominican Order and pursued his studies in theology at the Belgian Dominican studium at La Sarte, obtaining his license in theology (1952) under the direction of Jerome Hamer, writing his thesis (tesina) on Henri de Lubac’s Surnaturel. He pursued doctoral studies at the Pontificia Universit San Tommaso d Aquino (familiarly known as the "Angelicum"), attending the classes of such notables as Garrigou-Lagrange, Paul Philippe and Mario Luigi Ciappi. His dissertation, written under the direction of Louis-Bertrand Gillon, was a study of the medieval theology of hope, entitled “La vertu d’espérance de Pierre Lombard à saint Thomas” (1954).
Upon completion of his studies, Fr. Pinckaers returned to the Dominican Studium at La Sarte to teach moral theology. He was there from 1954-1965. It was there that Fr. Pinckaers undertook his first efforts to renew our understanding of moral theology, foreshadowing the Vatican Council’s call to renewal by several years. The fruits of these labors, which had been published as articles in various places, were subsequently drawn together in his groundbreaking study, Le renouveau de la morale (1964). It was also at La Sarte that he wrote the textual analysis and commentary for Questions 6 through 21 of the Prima Secundae (i.e., Aquinas’ treatise on Human Acts) for the Revue des Jeunes’ bilingual edition of the Summa Theologiae. Fr. Pinckaers refers to his time at La Sarte, both as a student and later as a professor, as the time when he attained the insights that he would subsequently present and develop in his later work. The central insights were (1) the primacy of the Word of God, as a living Word that speaks to every generation and which is higher than any merely human word ; (2) the foundational importance of the fathers of the Church, especially Augustine ; and (3) the lasting value of St. Thomas’ method and insights (cf. S.-Th. Pinckaers, "My Sources," Communio [American Edition] 26  : 913-915).
After the Studium at La Sarte was closed in 1965, Fr. Pinckaers went to the Dominican priory at Liege and engaged in pastoral ministry for the next eight years, years that shaped the pastoral concern expressed in much of his work. Then, in 1975 he was called to fill the French language chair in fundamental moral theology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he taught for the next twenty-five years. As emeritus professor he remained in Fribourg, in residence at the international Dominican priory of St. Albert the Great (the “Albertinum”), until his death on 7 April 2008. He was eighty-two.
His most well-known work in English is The Sources of Christian Ethics (1995), which has been well-received by a surprisingly varied cross-section of the Church in America. Other works in English include Morality : the Catholic View (2001), The Pursuit of Happiness : Living the Beatitudes (1998), and the collection of his essays, The Pinckaers Reader : Renewing Thomistic Moral Theology (2005). See also the essay, “The Sources of the Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas,” in The Ethics of Aquinas (2002). Among his other works are La faim de l’Evangile (1977) ; La justice évangélique (1986) ; Ce qu’on ne peut jamais faire. La question des actes intrinsèquement mauvais : Histoire et discussion (1986) ; La Prière chrétienne (1989) ; L’Evangile et la morale (1991) ; La morale catholique (1991) ; and La vie selon L’Esprit : Essai de théologie spirituelle selon saint Paul et saint Thomas d’Aquin (1996). In 2001, he wrote a new textual analysis and commentary for the first five questions of the Prima Secundae (i.e., Aquinas’ treatise on happiness) for the second edition of the Revue des Jeunes’ bilingual edition of the Summa Theologiae (Traduction et commentaire du traité de la béatitude [Ia-IIae, qq. 1-5]). After a period of inactivity following a heart attack, Fr. Pinckaers published, A la découverte de Dieu dans les Confessions (2002), the first of a two volume study of St. Augustine whose general title is : En promenade avec saint Augustin. He also published Plaidoyer pour la vertu (2007), which was one of three works to receive an honorable mention as runners up for the Grand Prix catholique de littérature for 2007. In the year before his death, Fr. Pinckaers prepared several texts for publication, among them Passions et vertu (2009).
Servais Pinckaers served on several Roman commissions, including the Commission that wrote the Catechism of the Catholic Church, contributing to the moral section, and the preparatory commissions for the encyclical Veritatis Splendor. From 1992 until 1997, he was a member of the International Theological Commission.


Resource Materials-Primary and Secondary Sources-St. John’s Ward
Here are some video clips about the St. John’s Ward
This is the weblink to the clip we watched in class today from the Cabbagetown Regent Park Community Museum’s: People, Places, and Events about the Ward
Here is the worksheet I handed out that asked you to compile your research findings on:
Here are the resources materials that we used in our Merry-Go-Round Resource Finding activity
–>Photographs of the St. John’s Ward
–> Here is the statistical data about the Ward
–> Here are the secondary source materials
–> Here is the source materials about the Hastings Report-health, sanitation, and overcrowding issues
–> Here are the Photographs of buildings-Then and Now
–> Goad’s Fire Insurance maps-1899, 1913 and 1924
Here is the PowerPoint that I used as an introduction to the Ward today in class.
The following is a Powerpoint Presentation on the boundaries, characteristics, living conditions, employment and uses of land, settlement and life challenges.
Here is the Map you can use to plot out the various stops on your Walking Tour
Tracing the Evolution of a slum


This is a story of change. The story of how the concept of Youth Empowerment has been embraced as the unifying identity of the YMCA. The story of how that happened.
It is the important story of our YMCA history that we must remember.
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The City of Urbana Public Arts Program invites public participation in a
community dialogue entitled “Art Work: a National Conversation on Art, Labor, and Economics”. On May 1, 2010, from 3:30 – 5:00PM, join artists Brett Bloom and Salem Collo-Jullin of Temporary Services and other guests to discuss the topic. The discussion will take place in the Urbana Free Library Lewis Auditorium, at 210 West Green Street in Urbana.
In January 2010, artist collective Temporary Services launched a 40 page newspaper about the state of art in the economic environment. Articles by artists, critics, historians and concerned people address ways artists are surviving, alternative funding mechanisms, creative resistance to the capitalization of everyday life and more. The paper has been distributed in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Artists and art institutions around the country are hosting events and conversations to address what to do now.
This project is hosted by the Urbana Public Arts Program in recognition of the need to further community dialogue on timely issues related to the arts and society.
The Urbana Public Arts Program works to create a city where artists thrive and are valued, and where all residents can engage with the arts in its many forms.
For additional information, contact the Urbana Public Arts Coordinator, Anna Hochhalter at (217) 384-2311, or by email at email@example.com.


Laura Connor's 13th summer suddenly switches from boring to magical flying mayhem when her favourite Pegasus model, Flash, comes to life during a violent thunderstorm. Follow their adventures as fantasy collides with reality and Laura tries to keep her two-hand-high, walking, talking, flying equine a secret from the rest of the world!
In this second book in the “Pocket Pegasus” series, Flash – the talkative magical tiny winged horse – is settling into his new life with Laura Connor. Laura finds it increasingly difficult to keep him hidden from her parents as she shuttles him in her backpack to the stable, to the zoo, and even to school. Flash wants to protect his new friends in the Turtle Creek Triad – a secret pact Laura and her best friends Krissy and Todd had formed – and steps in to help when there's danger from a schoolyard bully and Todd's troubled father. But when Flash becomes desperately ill, Laura and her friends must make the most difficult decision of their lives...
“What a fun read! If only Susan Stafford-Pooley's novels about the diminutive Pegasus, Flash, had been around when I was a horse-obsessed kid; they most certainly would have been among my favourites!
~ Nikki Tate, author of
The StableMates Series
In this third book in the “Pocket Pegasus” series, Flash has become a beloved member of the Connor household. With the winter holidays approaching, Laura suddenly begins having terrifying dreams, vivid nightmares which threaten to tear a hole in the fabric between two worlds. Can the Turtle Creek Triad protect Flash from the evil Elysian wizard who seeks to destroy him?
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MT. EMILY BOMB SITE
The Southern Oregon, Northern California coast strikes visitors as so beautiful and untouched, they sometimes conclude that the area has somehow escaped history. That conclusion is a real part of the appeal which draws visitors and new residents to the area. This locality, however, has played its part in the violent events of a larger world.
Sixteen miles east of Brookings, Oregon, is the site of the first bombing of the mainland United States by enemy aircraft. Just before dawn on September ninth, 1942, a Japanese submarine surfaced twenty-five miles off Cape Blanco near Port Orford, Oregon. The submarine contained a tiny, modified Zero fighter plane that could be launched by a catapult. Loaded with two 170 pound incendiary bombs, the plane headed south. The bombs were dropped on the slopes of Wheeler Ridge on the sides of Mt Emily with the hope of starting a forest fire that would weaken the war resolve of the United States. Due to wet conditions that fall, the small fire was easily controlled. Today that event and location are commemorated at the Mt. Emily Bombsite Trail, a two mile stretch with redwoods near the beginning and fire-dependent species such as knobcone pine and manzanita along the whole walk.
Let’s Take A Hike
To reach the trail drive up the Chetco South Bank Road which begins at the south end of the Chetco River Bridge for about eight miles to Mt. Emily Road.
At the fork, take Wheeler Creek Road. There will be a sign that says “Bombsite”.
Drive around to the east side of Mt. Emily and up to the trailhead. The trail will take you up and up through dense forest past benches provided if you want to rest. The hiking trail continues one half mile to the top and affords a fine view of mountains and coastline.
A spot approximately a mile and a quarter along the trail marks the bombed site. This trail is a portion of a self-guided forest ecology walking and driving tour.
Get The Rest Of The Story
Before or after you visit the bombsite, visit the Chetco Community Library on Alder Street two blocks west of Chetco Avenue on the south end of Brookings. There you will get the rest of the Japanese bombing story. The library contains a four hundred year old Samurai sword which belonged to the family of the officer who piloted the Japanese plane. That very sword was carried by the pilot during the 1942 bombing run and throughout the war. In 1962 it was given to the city by the pilot as a pledge of peace and friendship. Since 1995 the sword has rested in a specially built display case at the library.


Based on customer requests, I have written a book with details & illustrations describing how to create custom SAS Graphs like the ones you've seen on robslink.com. The book contains over 25 examples (including graphs, maps, sparklines, and dashboards), and explains all my "secret" programming tricks!
Note that I wrote this book as part of my job at SAS, and therefore I don't get any commission from the sales (ie, I'm not promoting the book to try to get rich - just letting you know that it's available, because I think it will be useful to you!)
The book is titled ... "SAS/GRAPH: Beyond the Basics", and is now available from SAS, Amazon, and other book sellers.
Specifically, the following examples are covered, in great detail, in the book: http://robslink.com/SAS/book/list.htm
[Click to see Official SAS Author page].
Feedback to: Robert Allison


Librarian Fired For Reporting Child Pornography
A bizarre battle has erupted over the arrest on child pornography charges of a man at a California public library, with library and county officials siding against the staffer who called police to arrest the alleged criminal.
Librarian Brenda Biesterfeld was fired from her job after disregarding her supervisor's orders not to call police.
Now a pro-family organization and a law firm are rallying support for her.
"We've come alongside her, providing media training and legal representation," said Randy Thomasson, chief of the Campaign for Children and Families, a prominent pro-family leadership group. "Our goal is to get Brenda's job back, to institute a new library policy that has no tolerance for obscenity and child pornography, and to send a nationwide message that child predators will not be allowed to 'do their thing' in libraries."


This webinar is designed to help interpreters new to the field to gain basic knowledge on all factors surrounding being a freelancer.
You will learn all about establishing yourself as a self-employed interpreter; how to find work; terms and conditions when working privately; what to do when agencies don’t pay; how to file a tax return and much more!
Along with the seminar, you will be provided with:
supporting documents and resources
links to important and useful websites
the PowerPoint presentation
an ITOL- accredited CPD certificate


The Story of Mafalda: The girl, the myth, the legend
- October 23, 2020
- Posted by: Student Advisor
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If you have ever strolled down the streets of San Telmo, you may have noticed some life sized figurines sitting on a bench or ‘walking’ amongst you. Those characters are from the legendary comic called Mafalda. Mafalda, a young 6 year old girl, is a historical and legendary icon whos popularity spread outside of her home country (Argentina), and given innocent commentary on historical, political, and current issues from her humanist perspective.
Mafalda’s humble beginnings started as an advertising tool. The purpose of her creation and comic strip was to strategically use product placement to advertise a new line of appliances. The plan was to make people fall in love with the girl and the comic strip first, and then as they noticed that these appliances were in every comic strip, they would trust Mafalda enough want them too. However, no magazine was fooled by this sneaky scheme and Mafalda was finally accepted by one magazine who would publish the comic as long as the advertising was taken out of it.
The comic was published for 9 years and was moved to and from various newspapers in that time. After those years, the author would occasionally break her out for commentary on a political or human rights issue.
The comic follows a middle-class Argentinean six-year-old’s trials and tribulations. Her storylines have subtle social, political, and human-rights themes and the way she expresses herself makes the comic entertaining, while also commenting on real life issues from the perspective of a child; understandable and humanistic. That is why she is such an icon and deeply beloved by many.


Puzzle Pilgrimage – Embark on a Spiritual Journey through Crosswords
The crossword, a grid of intersecting clues and solutions, becomes a sacred map guiding the seeker through the labyrinth of language. Each filled square is a step closer to enlightenment, a testament to the fusion of intellect and intuition. As the crossword unfolds, so does the narrative of the puzzle pilgrim’s spiritual sojourn, weaving a tapestry of interconnected meanings and revelations. The crossword grid serves as a contemplative canvas, challenging the pilgrim to delve into the recesses of their mind, extracting knowledge and wisdom from the depths of linguistic landscapes. Clues, like ancient scriptures, beckon the puzzle pilgrim to decipher hidden meanings, unlocking doors to new realms of understanding. The act of filling in the blanks becomes a meditative exercise, where concentration and mindfulness converge to illuminate the path ahead. In this sacred space of squares and clues, the crossword becomes a sanctuary for introspection, fostering a communion between the seeker and the profound mysteries of language.
The journey through the crossword is not merely a linguistic exercise but a spiritual odyssey that transcends the boundaries of the page. The seeker grapples with ambiguity, wrestles with ambiguity, and confronts the unknown, mirroring the challenges encountered on the broader canvas of life. The crossword, like a guru, imparts lessons in perseverance, resilience, and the art of deciphering the enigmatic symbols that populate our existence. It is a pilgrimage that requires patience and tenacity, a testament to the belief that the journey itself is as significant as the destination. As the puzzle pilgrim unravels the intricacies of the תשובות לתשבצים , they discover a synergy between mind and spirit. The rhythmic dance of words across the grid mirrors the cosmic dance of creation, and each clue becomes a portal to a deeper realm of awareness. The crossword, once a mere pastime, transforms into a sacred text, a scripture etched with the ink of revelation and self-discovery.
In this puzzle pilgrimage, the crossword serves as both guide and oracle, offering glimpses into the interconnected web of human experience. The blank spaces become sacred ground, inviting the puzzle pilgrim to transcribe their own narrative onto the grid, infusing the puzzle with personal insights and revelations. The completion of the crossword is not just a victory over language; it is a triumph of the spirit, a testament to the resilience of the human soul in the face of intellectual challenges. In the end, the Puzzle Pilgrimage through crosswords is not just a journey of words but a transformative exploration of self and language. It is a sacred quest where the puzzle pilgrim, armed with pen and knowledge, transcends the mundane to uncover the profound, weaving a tapestry of meaning that stretches beyond the confines of the פתרון תשחצים grid a spiritual journey etched in letters, clues, and the quiet contemplation of a seeker on the path of enlightenment.


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I have always had the hardest time organizing my class library. This website/app lets you scan all of your library books using your iphone. It also allow you to upload your class list so that you can check out books to students. Therefore, all of your books are accounted for at all times. You can even set up an email that goes out to parents when your students' books are overdue. Did I mention it's free? OH YEAH! How cool is that?
Whoo hoo!! My house starting to come together. I finally got my art niche painted. Now I can start preparing for my housewarming party. Does anybody have any good ideas on a housewarming party theme? Ideas please!!
Anybody else obsessed with these things too? There's just so many different things you can do with them. I picked up this stackable one at West Elm the other day. (I can already feel a cavity coming on.)
I can't wait until Halloween so I can try out some of these ideas:


Written by Rev Khoi Doan Nguyen msc
A Quiet Place Within is a collection of short reflections and poems that anyone – young and old, religious or spiritual – can read, reflect upon and absorb even amid the humdrum and busyness of everyday life. The writings are the result of years of praying, reflecting and contemplating on the ordinary experiences of life as well as the social and political issues of the day. Most of all, they reflect the author’s awareness of the delicate and gentle presence of the Divine within one’s heart and soul.
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Erin Hilderbrand’s first historical novel, “Summer of ‘69” will take you back to the drama of a 1960s summer. Four siblings have always spent the summer with their grandmother in Nantucket, but this summer is completely different. As the summer heats up, Teddy Kennedy sinks a car in Chappaquiddick, a man flies to the moon, and 13-year-old Jessie’s life is changing too.
Check out a copy of the book, available in a variety of formats, from our Circulation Desk and come to our discussion meeting on Tuesday, May 19. Choose from either the 10 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. time slot. No registration is necessary.


Vol 6, 1985
S. J. Noumoff
Reflactions on the Afghan Revolution ...
Dr. S. J. Noumoff - Prof of Plitical Science, Former Director, Centre for East Asian Studies, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Perspectives on Chinese Foreign Policy .
Dhruba Kumar - Research Officer, Centre for Nepal Asian Studies, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Nature of Electoral Politics in Bangladesh
Dr. Golam Hossain - Research Officer, South Asia Desk, BIISS, Dhaka.
A.K.M. Abdus Sabur
Soviet-Iranian Relations Since the Islamic Revolution
A. K. M. Abdus Sabur - Research Officer, East Europe Desk, BIISS, Dhaka.
Mohammad Humayun Kabir
From Non-Relation to Negotiations : Prospects for Normalization of Sino-Indian Relations
Mohammad Humayun Kabir - Research Officer, West Europe Desk, BIISS, Dhaka.
Md. Golam MostafaSaudi-Soviet Relations : Problems and Prospects .. Md. Golam Mostafa - Assistant Director, in charge of West Asia and Africa Desk, BIISS,
M. Habibur Rahman
The Legal Basis for the Delineation of Baselines
M. Habibur Rahman - Associate Professor, Department of Law, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi.
Struggle of the Developing Countries for Normalization of Trade .
M.A. Momin Research Assistant, Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific, Dhaka.
Mizanur Rahman Khan
Security and Development : A Third World Dilemma .
Mizanur Rahman Khan Assistant Director, in charge of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Desk, BIISS.
The Indian Ocean : A Zone of Peace or a Zone of Conflict ?
Nilufar Choudhury - Research Officer, Weast Asia and Africa Desks, BIISS, Dhaka.
Md. Golam Mostafa
Syria at the Crossroads of Middle East Politics
Md. Golam Mostafa - Assistant Director, in charge of West Asia and Africa Desk, BIISS
Development of Water Resources in South Asia .
Nandita Bhatnagar Research Assistant, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, India.
Ali Masud Hasanuzzaman
Bureaucracy-People Relations and Access Problem in Rural Development of Bangladesh
Ali Masud Hasanuzzama Assistant Professor, Department of Govt. and Politics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar.
Foreign Policy Making in Bangladesh : Institutions and Processes
Ataur Rahman - Department of Political Science, Dhaka University.
M Abdul Hafiz
Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations : Still Developing ? .
Brig M Abdul Hafiz Director General, BIISS.
A.K.M. Abdus Sabur
South African Strategy in Namibia : An Assessment of the Roll of the International Community ..
A.K.M. Abdus Sabur Research Officer, BIISS.
Muhammad Shamsul Huq
The United Nations and the Changing International Scene
Prof Muhammad Shamsul Huq Former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh .Currently Chairman, Board of Governors, BIISS and President National Association of Social Sciences, Bangladesh.
Md. Shah Alam
Veto Power in the Security Council : An Evaluation
Dr. Md. Shah Alam - An Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi.
The United Nations and Decolonization : An Appraisal .
Lt. Col Salahuddin A Director in charge of America Desk, BIISS.
The United Nations and the Non-Aligned Movement ..
Dr. Rezaul Haque An Assistant Director in charge of West Europe Desk, BIISS.
Forty Years of the United Nations and World Peace : An Overview
Dr. Abhijit Karmakar - An Assistant Director in charge of South-East Asia, Far East and the Pacific Desk.


I’ve delved into the historical context, events leading to the massacre, and the aftermath of the Rosewood Massacre.
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The impact of this tragic event lingers, leaving behind an enduring legacy. Through rigorous research and analysis, I aim to shed light on the spectrum of experiences surrounding this devastating chapter in American history.
Within the broader spectrum of racial violence in America, a haunting chapter emerges with the rosewood massacre history summarized. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the injustices our society has faced, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive examination of its lasting impacts.
It is my goal to provide objective insight and present lessons learned from this dark moment that still resonates today.
You’re probably wondering about the historical context of the Rosewood Massacre. To understand what led to this tragic event, we need to examine the economic inequality and racial tensions that plagued Florida in the early 20th century.
In what became known as the Rosewood Massacre, African American residents of a prosperous town suffered horrific acts of violence. Digging into the historical events, “Rosewood Massacre explained” sheds light on the underlying racial tensions and aftermath of this tragic incident.
During this time, African Americans faced significant discrimination and limited opportunities for economic advancement. They were often confined to low-paying jobs or forced into sharecropping, while white residents enjoyed more prosperous lives.
These stark disparities created a powder keg of resentment and frustration within the community. Racial tensions simmered beneath the surface, waiting for a spark to ignite them.
This tension escalated on January 1, 1923 when an incident involving a white woman falsely accusing a black man of assault set off a chain reaction of violence and destruction.
With this understanding of the economic inequality and racial tensions present at that time, it becomes clearer how events unfolded leading to the Rosewood Massacre.
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Events Leading to the Massacre
The events leading to the tragedy in Rosewood were fueled by racial tensions and escalated tensions between communities. The factors that contributed to this conflict can be summarized as follows:
- Racial tensions: Deep-seated animosity between African Americans and white residents of Rosewood created a volatile environment, with incidents of discrimination and violence exacerbating these tensions.
- Economic disparities: The economic divide between the predominantly black community of Rosewood and neighboring white towns intensified resentment and fostered a sense of powerlessness among African Americans.
- Escalation of hostilities: A specific incident involving accusations against a black man triggered a chain reaction, causing simmering racial tensions to erupt into full-blown violence.
These underlying factors set the stage for the tragic events that unfolded in Rosewood, culminating in one of the deadliest massacres in Florida’s history.
As tension grew in Rosewood, it was only a matter of time before the situation reached its breaking point, leading to unimaginable consequences for the community.
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The Massacre Unfolds
As tensions escalated in the community, it wasn’t long before the situation spiraled out of control, resulting in unimaginable consequences. The impact of the Rosewood Massacre on the community was profound and far-reaching. The brutal violence and destruction left deep scars that would take years to heal.
The community response to this tragedy was mixed. Some individuals were horrified by the events and rallied together to support the survivors and seek justice for those who had been killed. Others, however, turned a blind eye or even actively denied the atrocities that had taken place. This division within the community only further perpetuated feelings of anger and resentment.
In order to understand these complex dynamics, let’s examine a table outlining different perspectives within the community:
|Supportive||Acknowledges the tragedy and seeks justice||Organizes protests, fundraisers|
|Denial||Refuses to accept or acknowledge what happened||Ignores or dismisses survivors’ accounts|
|Indifferent||Remains neutral or uninvolved in response efforts||Does not actively participate in rebuilding efforts|
The impact of these different responses cannot be understated. While some worked tirelessly to rebuild their shattered community, others hindered progress by refusing to confront uncomfortable truths. This created further divisions and delayed healing for those affected by this horrific event.
Aftermath and Legacy
If you explore the aftermath and legacy, you’ll discover a complex web of emotions and actions that shaped the community’s response to the tragic events. The healing process in Rosewood has been challenging, but the community resilience has played a crucial role in moving forward.
Here are three key aspects that have influenced the aftermath and legacy:
- Rebuilding Trust: After such a devastating event, rebuilding trust within the community became essential. Through open dialogues, support groups, and counseling services, individuals began to heal from their trauma and work towards reconciliation.
- Community Empowerment: To foster healing and resilience, various empowerment programs were implemented. These programs focused on providing resources and opportunities for personal growth, education, and economic stability.
- Preserving History: Recognizing the importance of preserving history, efforts were made to document the events of Rosewood accurately. This documentation serves as a reminder of what happened while honoring those who suffered during this dark period.
The healing process in Rosewood continues to evolve as the community remains resilient in its pursuit of justice and unity.
Rebuilding trust and fostering community empowerment were crucial lessons learned from the tragic events that shaped Rosewood’s aftermath and legacy.
The process of reconciliation began with acknowledging the pain and trauma experienced by the survivors and their descendants. Through open dialogue, listening, and understanding, efforts were made to bridge the divide between different racial groups in the community.
Community building initiatives were put in place to create a sense of belonging for all residents, regardless of their background. This involved creating spaces for shared experiences, such as cultural festivals or neighborhood gatherings. By emphasizing unity and common goals, trust was slowly rebuilt among community members.
Empowering individuals within the community also played a vital role in healing and moving forward. Programs were implemented to provide educational opportunities, job training, and resources for economic development. By empowering individuals economically and socially, the community as a whole became stronger and more resilient.
In the aftermath of the Rosewood Massacre, a haunting account that lingers still, the site of St. John Eagle stands as a powerful symbol. Bearing witness to the tales of bravery and resilience, this hallowed ground serves as a reminder of the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.
In conclusion, the Rosewood Massacre was a tragic event that exposed the deep-rooted racism and violence prevalent in early 20th century America. The historical context surrounding racial tensions and economic disparities set the stage for this horrific event.
The massacre itself unfolded with brutal force, leaving an entire community destroyed. In its aftermath, the legacy of Rosewood serves as a painful reminder of the systemic injustices faced by African Americans.
It is crucial to learn from this dark chapter in history and strive towards creating a more equitable and inclusive society.


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The Faces of Buddhism in America
Ed. Charles Prebish & Kenneth Tanaka
University of California Press 1998, £14.95 p/b
A decade ago accounts of Buddhism in the West dealt mainly with history, allowing just a few pages for the present state of affairs. But, as Buddhism in America has grown into a complex part of the religious landscape, a new field of study has emerged; and The Faces of Buddhism in America is an important contribution.
The first part examines the Asian traditions as they exist in America, among both Asian immigrant communities and Euro-Americans. The second engages with issues that have emerged in Buddhist America: the relation of Buddhism and psychotherapy, socially-engaged Buddhism, questions of adaptation and so on.
The articles are thorough and informative, and most contributors write with sympathy as well as understanding, but two stand out. The first is Sogen Hori’s account of how the meaning of Rinzai Zen practice changes in the American context – even while practitioners think they are staying true to the Japanese model. The second is the feminist Rita Gross’s eminently sensible engagement with the charged issues of sexual relations between teachers and students, and the notion of hierarchy. Both these essays deserve to be well known and widely studied.
review by Vishvapani, first published in Dharma Life 11, Autumn 1999


Falling into Place by Amy Zhang is a tragically powerful novel about Liz Emerson and her heart wrenching view of life. The novel starts with Liz testing death by running her Mercedes off the road, hoping it will be the last action she ever takes. Instantly after, the reader is taken on a journey through Liz’s life as the most popular junior in school. The reader witnesses snapshots of her earlier life, and the countdown of events that lead Liz to the day she tries to die. An abundance of anticipation grows throughout the book as to whether or not Liz Emerson will survive her now critical condition after the accident. Alone and afraid her family, friends, and entire school, wait to hear if Liz Emerson can heal from her physical and emotional wounds that have been around longer than anyone expected.
The novel, Falling into Place, is a captivating story that is sure to have the reader engrossed from start to finish. With a character-driven plot, I was emotionally invested into Liz Emerson’s life and all the misfortunes it held. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a story that will keep them at the edge of their seat, always wanting more. With an emotional roller coaster of a plot, the story will venture into new and thrilling places at every turn of the page. After finishing this book, the reader will be stunned to hear that the author, Amy Zhang, is in high school herself, but as experienced as any other writer.


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The Woman Who Says No. Françoise Gilot on
her life with and without Picasso (Greystone)
An intimate, revealing biography of a talented artist who lived life on her own terms. Pablo Picasso called Françoise Gilot “The Woman Who Says No.” From 2012 to 2014, German journalist and author Malte Herwig dropped by her ateliers in Paris and New York to chat with her about life, love, and art. She shared trenchant observations, her sharp sense of humor, and over ninety years of experience, much of it in the company of men who changed the world: Picasso, Matisse, and her second husband, the famous virologist Jonas Salk, developer of the polio vaccine. Never one to stand in the shadows, Gilot engaged with ground-breaking artists and scientists on her own terms, creating from these vital interactions an artistic style all her own, translated into an enormous collection of paintings and drawings held by private collectors and public museums around the world.
Post-War Lies. Germany and Hitler's Long
English Translation of Die Flakhelfer by Jamie Lee Searle and Shaun Whiteside
Post-War Lies is a portrait of a torn generation: the Nazi Party’s youngest members, those born between 1919 and 1927, who were raised on an ideological diet of racism and militarism. A number of them ― from prominent politician Hans-Dietrich Genscher to writer Martin Walser ― were later to become leading public figures in federal Germany.
In this meticulously researched book, Malte Herwig reveals how Germany handled these former party members. For nearly half a century, it was a case of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’. While the US government held captured Nazi records ― such as the party’s central membership file ― the German government used every available means to delay the return of the Nazi archive for half a century until the last top politician with a Nazi file had retired. Herwig also found a list of high-ranking German politicians whose Nazi membership files had been secreted between the 1960s and early 1990s.
Many of this generation kept quiet about their connection to the Nazi Party, or denied it, or pushed it to the backs of their minds and forgot all about it. Post-War Lies tells their hitherto unknown story, from the Third Reich to the post-war de-Nazification process and into the present. It is also a young historian’s contribution to an important contemporary debate about historical truth and human honesty.


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Standard course features in Illinois Compass 2g include:
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Christian Church, Christian faith, edir macedo, serving God,
Wednesday 16th April 2014
A total of 16,730 copies of the second volume of Bishop Edir Macedo’s three-part autobiography Nothing to Lose, was sold at the book’s London launch on Saturday April 12. This accounted for the entire English language print order plus further copies in Spanish and the original Portuguese.
The book was launched at the Southbank Observation Point and attracted a crowd of over 3,000, most of whom had pre-ordered Volume 2, because they had enjoyed Volume 1.
Faye Blake from Catford said: “The first book was fantastic and I want to learn more including how to use my faith in a better way”. Her thoughts were echoed by Andy Madhewod of Tooting and many others who queued for two hours or more to be sure of getting their copies on launch day.
Bishop Macedo is the founder and leader of the UCKG HelpCentre, a Pentecostal church with a huge following around the world. Volume 2, which carries the sub title, ‘My Challenges when Facing the Impossible’, builds on the development of faith described in the first volume and gives the Bishop’s personal view of controversial aspects of his ministry.
Bishop Celso Junior who leads the UCKG HelpCentre in the UK said: “We are delighted with the success of our launch. We had expected to do well as Volume 1 proved a great success and spent a long time in non-fiction best seller lists in countries around the world.”
The launch event included song and dance performances by the UCKG HelpCentre’s youth group, the VYG, interviews with people who had read volume 1 and videos of the work of the UCKG HelpCentre in various countries.
In addition books were signed by leaders of the UCKG HelpCentre in Great Britain, as representatives of Bishop Macedo. They were Bishops Celso Junior and Frank Rathebe (who is in charge of the branch in Brixton) and Pastor Armenio Fernandes, who leads the UCKG HelpCentre’s Portuguese-speaking ministry in the UK.
Notes to editors
UCKG is a Christian church and registered charity that offers a range of practical support activities alongside spiritual support and comfort and welcomes all-comers. It reached the UK in 1995 and has gone from strength to strength, providing support and spreading the Christian faith. There are UCKG HelpCentre branches in England and Wales.
Nothing to Lose contains extensive insights into Bishop Macedo’s life and thinking, although not always in chronological order, and does much to explain how a man from a modest home and large family rose to form what is now a global Pentecostal church.
The UCKG is based firmly on the practical teachings of the Bible; and its leader is still as passionate about serving God – after 37 years at the helm – as he was at the start.
For further information please contact the UCKG HelpCentre Press Officer via e-mail on email@example.com or direct line 020 7686 6033.


In the Shadow of the Gods
Her iron gaze shines upon the darkest corners of the realms
A child of the light, committed to routing our evil and darkness where-ever it may abide in the realms.
Pella was raised by parents who had once been adventuring Paladins of Pelor but who were now in charge of guarding a Castle in the town where she was raised.
She grew up in a large home and also had free run of the castle ramparts. She was the youngest child with 4 older brothers to harass, tease and adore her. Her oldest brother also became a Paladin of Pelor and would inherit the family fortune. The second brother was apprenticed to take over the castle weapons master position and the third boy (as is customary) went on to be a Priest of Pelor.
Pella was schooled by an elderly Pelorian Paladin who taught all the noble’s children. When she was 15 she decided she wanted to be a Paladin too. Her parents sent her to an all-female Temple of Pelor to complete her studies.
One of the benefits to being a Paladin’s child was the hand-me-downs. Pella was given her mother’s suit of armor as soon as she could fit into it. As a parting gift when she left to go to the temple, her parents and their friends gathered together a bunch of supplies so when she decided to go questing, she wouldn’t have to purchase anything. She was also given a serviceable Mace, a Sword and 2 Daggers.
Pella was a good student. She liked bookwork but also enjoyed sparring matches during her training with the arms master. She learned how to use the Mace, Sword and Dagger. She took religion and healing classes with a girl named Kalista. They became best friends and vowed they would adventure together when the time came.
Finally, both girls finished their schooling, met some dashing adventurers and began their adventures in the world.
Kalista later found her calling in Bedorn, but Pella was more intrigued with what she could for the greater realms. It was then she met a traveling Rogue named Chroma who enticed her to join their fledgling company.


I am a teacher, author, and speaker who has had a life full of rich and varied experiences. This fullness has contributed to my story telling. My life story is where pen to paper first took off. The result being my autobiography entitled, “Nakedness: Covered In Blood.” This book documented my faith journey from childhood in Grand Rapids, Minnesota where I was born in 1955. The book touched on childhood scars and joys, high school escapades, 14 years in military service, 25 years teaching elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota to where I find myself today.
I am retired, living on wooded acreage in northern Minnesota, creating tailor-made trails for my grandchildren with unique markers to celebrate each child. In addition to trail-blazing I have written and published two children’s books. One is in honor of my deceased father and his great sense of humor, entitled, “The Butcher, the Bakers, the Cowmunity Makers.” The other book is, “The Little Woods Runner,” which is the true story of how one of my granddaughters, Dajahnae, being from the city, discovers her love of nature on her weekly visits to our home in the country.
I am old enough to be retired, still young enough at heart to inspire her grandchildren to dream.