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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Dog Parade by Barbara Joosse - OPTIONAL
Joosse, Barbara. Dog Parade, illustrated by Eugene Yelchin. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK. It is time for a dog parade, and so the dogs need to get ready to "put [their] best paw forward." Owners put, what they consider, cute costumes on the dogs to help them get ready. Then the dogs go on parade "to show off [their] diggity best." I didn't like this book. But I am not a dog lover. So I kind of feel like y opinion doesn't matter because the author was obviously only writing for dog lovers. The people whose dogs are front and center in their holiday card each year. I thought this book was pointless and I would never recommend it, even to a dog lover. There are other books, like Chowder, that are actually good books and dog lovers could enjoy. I guess there is a chance there is an audience for this book; so I will at least give it an optional recommendation. Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL. Brent Smith, Reading Teacher
elementary lower,
picture book,
Mistress of the Storm by ML Welsh -OPTIONAL
Welsh, M.L Mistress of the Storm, 320 pgs. David Fickling Books, 2011. $13.25. (Rating: G in all categories)
This story is about a 12yo girl named Verity whose life is changed by appearance of an evil grandmother. She now must learn more about her family's dark history, in seafaring and smuggling, in order to save her family. Luckily she has a few allies –the mysterious librarian, her elderly friend Alice, and two misfit from school –Henry and Martha.
I am finding it hard to pinpoint exactly why this book was such a dreaded chore to read. It could be the dated time period without the charm to back it up, the boring characters, the stereotypical evil grandmother plotline, the overload of mysterious anticipation which fails to deliver, or simply the flow of the story. But the bottom line is that despite the magic and pirating, I found this book to be readable yet somehow tedious. I think students will find this a disappointing read.
EL – OPTIONAL Reviewer: Stephanie MLS graduate.
This story is about a 12yo girl named Verity whose life is changed by appearance of an evil grandmother. She now must learn more about her family's dark history, in seafaring and smuggling, in order to save her family. Luckily she has a few allies –the mysterious librarian, her elderly friend Alice, and two misfit from school –Henry and Martha.
I am finding it hard to pinpoint exactly why this book was such a dreaded chore to read. It could be the dated time period without the charm to back it up, the boring characters, the stereotypical evil grandmother plotline, the overload of mysterious anticipation which fails to deliver, or simply the flow of the story. But the bottom line is that despite the magic and pirating, I found this book to be readable yet somehow tedious. I think students will find this a disappointing read.
EL – OPTIONAL Reviewer: Stephanie MLS graduate.
elementary upper,
sail the seven seas
The Family Storybook Treasury - ADVISABLE
The Family Storybook Treasury. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011. $18.99. PICTURE BOOK. With eight different stories, and a poem between each one, this book certainly has a wide variety of writings. Plus, there is an accompanying audio cd of all 8 stories and the poems. The stories come from famous characters like Martha Speaks and Curious George. They are Curious George and the Firefighters, Lyle Walks the Dog, Martha Speaks, The Great Doughnut Parade, Sheep in a Jeep, Tacky the Penguin, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. These stories are old classics, and they are all absolutely wonderful. If you don't have these books, then you should probably get this volume because it truly is a collection of delightful stories. But from a library standpoint, I think people would usually check out the specific stories rather than this big collection; so I would say that this is not essential. However, it would make a great gift for someone who might not be familiar with all of the different stories. Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE. Brent Smith, Reading Teacher
elementary lower,
picture book,
The Giant Book of Giants by Saviour Pirotta - OPTIONAL
Pirotta, Saviour. The Giant Book of Giants, illustrated by Mark Robertson. Sterling Children's Books, 2011. $19.95. PICTURE BOOK. This books retells six different giant stories, including "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Sinbad's Third Voyage." The stories come from all over the world, but not a one is original. Also included with this book is a foldout poster of a giant. The poster includes many flaps to lift and things to pull out. The giant poster is larger than most toddlers who will look at this book. This book is so-so, but the poster is phenomenal. My children loved pulling out all the different parts and lifting the flaps. For example, his time piece is a clock tower that he has uprooted. The stories are nothing special, and that makes it so that this book is definitely not worth the $20 list price. My family read the stories once; I doubt we'll read them again. Though the poster is worth returning to...but still not worth the price. Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL. Brent Smith, Reading Teacher
elementary lower,
picture book,
Monday, January 30, 2012
Reading Fun with Curious George Early Reader Boxed Set - ADVISABLE
Reading Fun with Curious George Early Reader Boxed Set. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011. $9.99. PICTURE BOOK. As we know, Curious George was created by Margret and H.A. Rey. But these books only give credit to the pair for having created the character in the books, not actually written them. What is even more interesting is that the titles are adaptations from the Curious George show on PBS. The titles included in this boxed set are all Early Reader Level 1, and they are entitled The Dog Show, The Kite, Roller Coaster, The Boat Show, Plays Mini Golf, and Pinata Party. Also included in this boxed set are stickers, a poster, and a reading certificate. The truth is that I am happy to have this boxed set. Since my son is still an emergent reader, he needs all the books he can get his hands on. Getting six books for $10 is a good price, even if they are not the highest quality books in the world. The Poster and the certificate are junk in my opinion, but the stickers are fun (kids love stickers). If you know someone who is a level 1 early reader, then this would be a good gift for him/her. Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE. Brent Smith, Reading Teacher
early reader,
elementary lower,
picture book,
Mousenet by Prudence Breitrose - OPTIONAL
Breitrose, Prudence. Mousenet, illustrated by Stephanie Yue, 389 pages. Hyperion Books, 2011. $16.99. Language: G; Sexual Content: G; Violence: G. Megan Miller is ten and is just back from a remote island in the Atlantic Ocean where she helped her mother research sheep. She doesn't fit in, but she has been able to enjoy herself with her uncle who likes to invent small things. This time, the two of them have created the thumbtop--a miniature computer that requires a magnifying glass and a pin to work. When Megan's mother heads off to Australia and can't bring her daughter with her, Megan must go live with her dad in Oregon. But she at least gets to take the thumbtop with her. This sounds all kinds of alarms in the mouse nation because they have been getting more and more excited to get their paws on the thumbtop because they want to be able to surf the web freely (without having to fear a cat or a broom to whack them). They hatch a plan to approach Megan, and get a thumbtop into every mousehole. This book was okay. At times, I really found myself caring what happened to Megan and the mice. But other times I was annoyed by the writing and the lack of conflict and rising action. Plus, I felt like I was reading a sermon about how important it is to save the planet. I'm all for saving the planet, but when I read a book about little mice wanting to get computers so that they aren't eaten, then I don't want to read about how humans are destroying the earth. I think Ms. Breitrose should have stuck to the story more, and then written an article for National Geographic about what we can do to save the planet. Someone else might like the book more than I did, but I can think of better ways to spend your money and time than buy and read this book. EL(K-3), EL - OPTIONAL. Brent Smith, Reading Teacher
animal magic,
elementary upper,
A Treasury of Curious George/Coleccion de Oro Jorge el Curioso by Margret and H.A. Rey - OPTIONAL
Rey, Margret and H.A. A Treasury of Curious George/Coleccion de Oro Jorge el Curioso, illustrated in the style of H.A. Rey by Vipah Interactive and Martha Weston, translated by Carlos E. Calvo. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011. $11.99. PICTURE BOOK. This books tells eight different stories of Curious George. It has the English words in black font on each page and then the Spanish translation is directly underneath it,written in blue. I used to speak Spanish fluently, and I have lost a lot. But I still know enough to know that the translation is good. I have seen books like this benefit students who are learning either of the two languages. But there are so many things out there to spend money on, I wouldn't say that this is a must-have or even a should-have. What is good about this book is that there are eight stories and lots of pages of English and Spanish. It is probably worth the money, but only if there is a need for someone to learn the two languages. Pre-K, EL (K-3), EL - OPTIONAL. Brent Smith, Reading Teacher
elementary lower,
elementary upper,
picture book,
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Wodney Wat's Wobot by Helen Lester - OPTIONAL
Lester, Helen. Wodney Wat's Wobot, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011. $16.99. PICTURE BOOK. Rodney has a speech impediment. His Rs sound like Ws. But then he receives this really great birthday present: a robot that repeats what it hears. But the good news is that it can pronounce its Rs correctly. So Rodney takes this robot with him to school and whispers his answers to the robot, who then says the answer correctly. His problems seem to be solved...until Camilla, the bully shows up (she had moved away, but is now apparently back). Can his robot save him and his friends from Camilla? Or will she take over? So many questions. And I didn't care about the answer to them while I was reading this book to my kids. I didn't like Camilla; she truly was a bully. But in all honesty, I didn't care if she beat up Wodney (I mean Rodney) because he was annoying too. This book wasn't terrible, but it lacked that something special to set it apart from other picture books. Pre-K, EL (K-3) - OPTIONAL. Brent Smith, Reading Teacher
elementary lower,
picture book,
Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick by Joe Schreiber-ESSENTIAL
Language-PG (2 swears), Mature Content-PG-13, Violence-PG-13
Perry has a lot of stress in his life. He has a complicated
relationship with his father, but he needs
a college letter of recommendation from a partner in his father's firm. His
mother wants him to take their foreign exchange student, Gobija Zaksauskas, to
the prom, but his band has their first paying gig in New York City on the same
night. He wants to say no to everyone,
but he can't. When Gobi comes down the stairs dressed for prom wearing a 'baggy
shapeless mountain of linen', a headscarf and a bag made from animal hide,
Perry's father hands him the keys to his red Jaguar to ease his pain. Perry
thinks that the evening is going to be a disaster-only he has no idea how bad
it could get before dawn. What happens next involves a crazy night in
Manhattan, hit men, mobsters,
explosions, and a jump from the forty-seventh floor. Through it all, Perry
learns a lot more than he ever wanted to know about himself, his family, Gobi,
concealed weapons and the underworld. Essentially kidnapped at gunpoint by his
prom date, Perry is a very unwilling participant in what turns out to be the most
important night of his life. This book is hilarious in an over-the-top, high
octane sort of way. From the first explosion to the last, you'll be handcuffed
to every page. HS-ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: Gretchen
high school,
one false move
Hourglass by Myra McEntire-ADVISABLE
McEntire, Myra. Hourglass, 390 pages, Egmont, 2011, $17.99.
Language-G, Mature Content-PG, Violence-G
Language-G, Mature Content-PG, Violence-G
high school,
kiss me,
middle school,
touched with magic
Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby-OPTIONAL
Ashby, Amanda. Fairy
Bad Da9, 336 pages, Speak, 2011, $7.99.
Language-G , Mature Content-G, Violence-PG
Burtonwood Academy student, Emma Jones wants nothing more
than to be chosen to be a Dragon Slayer like her mother before her. However, when Curtis Green is chosen to be a
Dragon Slayer and she is assigned to study to be the very first Fairy Slayer, Emma
knows that it must be some kind of cosmic joke or at least a simple mistake
that Principal Kessler could easily rectify. Resigned to embarrassment and at a
loss of how to take down a fairy, Emma turns to her two friends and her own
devices. When a giant evil fairy only she can see wreaks havoc on campus, Emma
finds that maybe she needs more help than she is willing to admit, and maybe,
just maybe, the cute Curtis Green might be very
interested in lending a hand. The creature mythology behind this story is
kind of confusing. I found the characters and setting pretty flat. The story
did not really keep my interest which made it hard to hang in there until the
final battle. MS/HS-OPTIONAL. Reviewer:
fairy-ly twisted,
high school,
middle school,
The Jane Austen Diaries: Pride and Popularity by Jenni James-OPTIONAL
James, Jenni. The Jane Austen Diaries: Pride and Popularity, 238 pages, Inkberry Press, 2011, $11.99. Language-G, Mature Content-G, Violence-G
Chloe has been avoiding Taylor Anderson since the summer before their sophomore year. He was too popular, too handsome and far too sure of himself for her. When they end up in the same art class senior year, she can't avoid him any longer. Why won't he and his friends leave her and her friends alone? But when his best friend falls for hers, things get messy, and her pride and his popularity get in the way. There was really nothing new here, and much of the Pride and Prejudice parallels seemed forced. Ultimately, it is an easy read with a few bright spots for the young Austen enthusiast. MS/HS-ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Gretchen
high school,
kiss me,
middle school
The Sons of Liberty Book 2: Death and Taxes by Alexander Lagos and Joseph Lagos-OPTIONAL
Lagos, Alexander and Joseph Lagos. The Sons of Liberty Book 2: Death and Taxes,176 pages, Random House, 2011, $14.99. Language-G, Mature Content-G, Violence-PG
Having escaped slavery years before, brothers Graham and Brody are now apprentices in Benjamin Franklin's print shop in Philadelphia at the outbreak of civil unrest. As the Colonists begin to fight back against the British, the streets erupt in violence. The brothers use their super powers, obtained in Book 1, to find Graham's girlfriend and fight injustice and demons on both sides of the conflict. The Sons of Liberty is American history on steroids. The plot is a mash-up of historical fiction, super hero action, social commentary and pure craziness, and it was pretty hard to follow until I went back and read Book 1. The pictures are visually stunning and will captivate any willing reader. Ultimately however, I felt the superhero angle was like cheese sauce over broccoli; it was a gimmick to get you to read historical fiction, and this book is much more fictional than historical. MS/HS-OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Gretchen
Having escaped slavery years before, brothers Graham and Brody are now apprentices in Benjamin Franklin's print shop in Philadelphia at the outbreak of civil unrest. As the Colonists begin to fight back against the British, the streets erupt in violence. The brothers use their super powers, obtained in Book 1, to find Graham's girlfriend and fight injustice and demons on both sides of the conflict. The Sons of Liberty is American history on steroids. The plot is a mash-up of historical fiction, super hero action, social commentary and pure craziness, and it was pretty hard to follow until I went back and read Book 1. The pictures are visually stunning and will captivate any willing reader. Ultimately however, I felt the superhero angle was like cheese sauce over broccoli; it was a gimmick to get you to read historical fiction, and this book is much more fictional than historical. MS/HS-OPTIONAL. Reviewer: Gretchen
Can I See Your ID? True Stories of False Identities by Chris Barton-ADVISABLE
Barton, Chris. Can I See Your ID?: True Stories of False Identities,121 pages, Dial Books, 2011, $16.99. Language-G, Mature Content-G, Violence-G
Can I See Your ID? is a collection of stories about people who did very interesting and sometimes illegal things while posing to be someone else. Princess Caraboo, a fake. The author of The Education of Little Tree, not a Native American, and the engineer of that subway you are riding on might just be a sixteen year old with a fascination for trains. Notorious fakers and liars masquerade as what they are not in Barton's tales of crime, desperation and adventure. His research is thorough and cited at the back of the book. The episodes told in second person draw the reader in and let them experience the perpetrators' thinking behind each masquerade. My favorite part is the "What happened next" addendum at the end of every story. Engaging and easy to read, Can I see Your ID? would be an excellent way to interest young readers in nonfiction or biographies. MS-ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Gretchen
Can I See Your ID? is a collection of stories about people who did very interesting and sometimes illegal things while posing to be someone else. Princess Caraboo, a fake. The author of The Education of Little Tree, not a Native American, and the engineer of that subway you are riding on might just be a sixteen year old with a fascination for trains. Notorious fakers and liars masquerade as what they are not in Barton's tales of crime, desperation and adventure. His research is thorough and cited at the back of the book. The episodes told in second person draw the reader in and let them experience the perpetrators' thinking behind each masquerade. My favorite part is the "What happened next" addendum at the end of every story. Engaging and easy to read, Can I see Your ID? would be an excellent way to interest young readers in nonfiction or biographies. MS-ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Gretchen
middle school,
one false move
Friday, January 27, 2012
Catch and Release by Blythe Woolston - NO
Woolston, Blythe Catch and Release, 216 p. Carolrhoda Lab (Lerner), 2012. Language: R (80 swears, plus 34 'f'); Mature Content: R (drinking, drugs, body parts). Polly and Odd have survived a flesh-eating bacteria, but have no idea how to continue on with their lives as deformed survivors – Odd has lost his foot, Polly and eye – and both of them lost so much more than that. On a whim, Odd drags Polly out on a one day fishing trip that ends up being a road trip instead. The pair don't even know how to connect with each other – Odd used to be a football star and Polly was just happy having a boyfriend and her perfect life all mapped out – so the road trip may or may not help either of them find a way to move on.
I understand that Polly and Odd were dealt a really crappy hand – but I felt personally assaulted on every page. And the end just left me hanging. Maybe Woolston achieved everything she was attempting to do, but I can live my life without ever reading this again. NOT RECOMMENDED. Cindy, Library Teacher
Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl - ESSENTIAL
Garcia, Kami and Margaret Stohl Beautiful Chaos, 513 p. Little, Brown, 2011. Language: PG-13 (24 swears, 0 'f'); Lena Caster has done the impossible – she has claimed herself for both the light and the dark. The price, however, is being paid by the entire world, as a curse seems to have descended upon Gatlin, turning winter into one continuous dry autumn. In order for the balance to be destroyed and for Abraham Ravenwood to be defeated, "The One That is Two" must be sacrificed on the eighteenth moon. But with so many characters who have dual natures, no one is sure who the prophecy refers to. Lena and Ethan and all of the friends, relatives and enemies have a lot of work to do before that moon.
At first I was kind of put off by how slowly everything was developing within the book, but then I got to thinking about it like a train wreck or a car accident – you know it is about to happen, you can see it happening – you know it is going to be really bad when it does happen. You know you shouldn't look, but you just can't make yourself stop watching as everything seems to proceed in slow motion. Though I wasn't happy with the ending (no spoilers here), I was glad that I continued reading – now I have to twiddle my thumbs and worry until book #4 appears.
THERE HAD BETTER BE A BOOK NUMBER FOUR – do you hear me Kami and Margaret???? MS, HS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
dangerous kiss,
high school,
middle school
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Everybody Sees the Ants by A.S. King - NO
King, A.S. Everybody Sees the Ants, pgs. 288. Harper Collins, 2011. $17.99 Language PG (4 swears, 0 "f" words in first 30 pages) Mature Content- PG-13/R
Lucky Lindermann isn't very lucky. His grandmother told him he needs to find his grandfather who is a VietNam POW. His dreams become a chance to visit with GrandDad. A bully, Nader, has been after him since he was seven years old, but adults are too intimidated or uninvolved to stop him. His parents are too busy or self-absorbed to realize he needs help until after another attack, Lucky's mom finally decides to take Lucky to Arizona to stay with her brother.
Personally, I couldn't get past the first 30 pages. I was interested in it because it was an award winner and hopefully a war book I could pass to boys, but the constant reference to his and other characters' genitals was uncomfortable for me. Nader has been a bully for years and although adults finally recognized his true character, they were too weak for me to believe. When Nader sexually abused a student in the locker room and it was described in more graphic detail than I needed, I decided to shut the book. HS – NO. Teacher Reviewer: Christine
Into the Trap by Craig Moodie - OPTIONAL
Moodie, Craig Into the Trap, 197 p. Roaring Brook, 2011. $17. Language: PG (3 swears, 0 'f'); Violence: PG (mild violence). Eddie, 12, knows that someone is stealing lobsters from the traps around Fog Island – including from his own family – and when he happens upon the lobsters and the thieves, he decides he must do something about it. With the help of Briggs, 13, an escapee from a local posh summer camp, they set off with a vague plan to capture the thieves, but everything starts falling apart and the boys find themselves accused of the crime. Now they can't stop until they can clear their names.
Mild danger and intrigue would make this a good regional pick, for coastal areas involved in boating or the lobster trade. EL – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
elementary upper,
one false move,
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Just Add Magic by Cindy Callaghan - ADVISABLE
Callaghan, Cindy Just Add Magic, 218 p. Simon, 2010. Content: G. Kelly, 12, and her friends Hannah and Darbie, are very excited when they discover what looks to be a magic cookbook. While the ingredients are a little strange, the weird little shop downtown seems to have everything they need. What they mix-up instead, is a whole lot of trouble. Every plan backfires and the girls are not too happy with each other.
Like everything in the MIX imprint, you get a whole lot of fun, with a clean book to enjoy. And they are at a paperback price. You can't go wrong! EL – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
elementary upper,
touched with magic
The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey - OPTIONAL
Yancey, Rick The Curse of the Wendigo, 424 p. Simon, 2010. Language: PG-13 (0 'f'); Violence: R. After traveling to Canada in search of the evil Wendigo, a vampire-ish creature from Native American mythology, Will Henry and Dr. Warthrop rescue John Chanler and return him to New York City, where the monstrumologists are preparing for their annual meeting. When Chanler disappears, a series of gruesome murders occurs. Dr. Warthrop will have to work fast in hunting down the killer, before panic sets in.
I could do without the graphic scenes of violence – but that will be its main attraction for fans of horror. HS – OPTIONAL.
darkness creeping,
high school,
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Author Signing: Brodi Ashton
I've already reviewed Everneath by Brodi Ashton. Tonight I went to her book launch at The King's English bookshop in Salt Lake City. I should have known better - Brodi being a local gal - it was packed!!! The initial reception was down the street at the art gallery - standing room only. I saw Sara Zarr, but otherwise it was too full to look for anyone else. Brodi had a powerpoint presentation to support a great story. I think she would be golden for school visits - middle school or high school. When it moved in to the store for the signing, the line snaked through the whole shop and out the door. I snagged a sweet early spot in line - and Brodi also gave out "Dead Elvis" guitar pick necklaces (you have to read the book - I am not telling you what that means). SWEET!
I can't wait until you all get a chance to read it. Go - NOW!!
I can't wait until you all get a chance to read it. Go - NOW!!
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Fishy Business by Maxwell Eaton III-ESSENTIAL
Eaton III, Maxwell. The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Fishy Business, 96 pgs. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012. $6.99. Back cover: "When Fish Stix Corporation sets up shop, most of the islanders are thrilled. After all, Fish Stix are the most popular, bestselling sticks around and they're good for the environment. But Ace and Bub quickly see through this ego-friendly façade and uncover a sinister plot. It's up to the Beaver Brother to set things right." I loved, loved, loved this book! It was very funny. The illustrations are so good. I laughed the whole time I was reading it! EL (K-3). EL. ESSENTIAL. Student Reviewed: JL-age 9.
Mouse and Mole: A Perfect Halloween by Wong Herbert Yee-ADVISABLE
Yee, Wong Herbert. Geisel, Theodor Seuss. Mouse and Mole: A Perfect Halloween, 48 pgs. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011. $14.99. Inside cover: "Mouse likes Halloween. In fact, with only a few days to go before the big day, Mouse has a lot to do. There are decorations to hang and pumpkins to carve-especially for the big pumpkin-carving contest! Mole does not like Halloween nearly as much. It is scary. It is creepy. Thankfully a pumpkin-carving contest is not too scary. But the contest is just the beginning of Mouse and Mole's Halloween adventures. Even the trip home could be a spooky one. Mole is just not having a happy Halloween. What's Mouse to do when her best friend has turned into a big Scaredy-Mole? All it takes is a little creativity (and Mouse has a lot of that) and a bedtime story to have the perfect Halloween." I thought this was a great book. The story is fun and exciting. I like how the characters changed at the end of the story. The illustrations are bright and colorful. It would be a great Halloween story. EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Student Reviewed: JL- age 9.
Step Into Reading: Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner by Monica Kulling
Kulling, Monica. Walz, Richard. Step Into Reading: Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner, 48 pgs. Random House for Young Readers, 2012. $3.99. This is a great condensed version of the true story our national anthem. The story details the life of Francis Scott Key and how the War of 1812 influenced his writing America's most beloved song. The end of the book details the whereabouts of that infamous flag and it's current home at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. EL (K-3). ESSENTIAL. Reviewer: SL
curriculum connection,
elementary lower,
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to NOT Reading by Tommy Greenwald-ESSENTIAL
Greenwald, Tommy. Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to NOT Reading, 224 pgs. Roaring Brook Press, 2011. $14.99. Inside cover: "Charlie Joe Jackson may be the most reluctant reader ever born. And so far, he's managed to get through life without ever reading an entire book from cover to cover. But now that he's in middle school, avoiding reading isn't as easy as it used to be. And when his friend Timmy McGibney decides that he's tired of covering for him, Charlie Joe finds himself resorting to desperate measures to keep his personal record intact. This is the hilarious story of an avid non-reader and the extreme lengths to which he'll go to get out of reading a book. I liked that this book had 25 non reading tips. I also liked the cartoon-like illustrations. I thought it was funny how he tried to avoid reading. EL. ESSENTIAL. Student Reviewed: JL- age 9.
elementary upper,
student reviewed
Luz Sees the Light by Claudia Davila- ESSENTIAL
Davila, Claudia. Luz Sees the Light, 96 pgs. Kids can Press, 2011. $16.95 This book is about a girl named Luz and her friend, Anika. These friends have a lot of blackouts in their town. Luz and her friends go and try to make a park where they can spend time during the blackouts. In that park they are going to grow vegetables and have a playground. Luz then realized how hard this project can be and her friends are no help. Will Luz ever get her park? I liked this book because it was a comic book. The illustrations were great. The story was very interesting and fun. EL. ESSENTIAL. Student Reviewed: JL- age 9.
elementary upper,
student reviewed
Building a Dream by Beth Dunlop - ADVISABLE
Dunlop, Beth Building a Dream: The Art of Disney Architecture, 206 p. Disney/Hyperion, 2011. $60. Disney never does anything without a purpose and a plan. This eye candy delves into the processes and purposes behind pretty much every non-ride building on any Disney property – and a few of the in-park buildings too. From the Team Disney building in Burbank to the post office of Celebration, Florida, you will read about things that you never would believe people thought out. Architectures, designers, Disney-philes alike will be fascinated by the wealth of information that Dunlop imparts. The price makes it a little out of reach for lots of schools, but if you can fit it in, I think you will find an audience. Otherwise, I am definitely gifting a copy to someone I know. Gift – ADVISABLE. MS, HS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
high school,
middle school,
Monday, January 23, 2012
Martha Speaks: A Winter's Tail by Susan Meddaugh- OPTIONAL
Meddaugh, Susan. Martha Speaks: A Winter's Tail, 24 pgs. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books, 2011. $12.99. Back cover: "Puppy Skits loves to chase things-balls, Frisbees, chew toys, even hockey pucks. But when Skits chases a hockey puck onto thin ice, the children can't figure out how to save him. Can Martha?" This book would be loved by younger children who watch PBS Kids. It is a cute story, but I don't see a lot of application to the classroom. Pre-K. EL (K-3). OPTIONAL. Reviewer: SL.
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Evin Penguin Plan by Maxwell Eaton III-ESSENTIAL
Eaton III, Maxwell. The Flying Beaver Brothers and The Evil Penguin Plan, 96 pgs. Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2012. $6.99. Inside cover: "Brothers Ace and Bub have the perfect life on Beaver Island. But when a group of evil penguins schemes to convert the island into a polar-themed resort, their entire way of life is threatened. Suddenly Ace and Bub are the only things standing between their beloved island and an icy ego-disaster. Do they have what it takes to save the day?" I loved this book! It was really funny and I read it really fast. Anyone who likes comics will love this book. EL (K-3). ESSENTIAL. Student Reviewed: JL- age 9.
elementary lower,
student reviewed
Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet-ADVISABLE
Sweet, Melissa. Balloons Over Broadway, 40 pgs. Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, 2011. $16.99. Inside cover: "Every Thanksgiving morning for more than eighty years, mammoth-size balloons have risen to the skies to wobble and sway, sally and shimmy, up and down the canyons of New York City. Just how did this beloved tradition come to Broadway? Who first invented these wonderful "upside-down marionettes"?" I liked reading this book. I liked that it was a true story. I liked the colorful pictures and learning about the parade. I like history books. This book could be used when talking about traditions and maybe Thanksgiving. Pre-K. EL (K-3). EL. ADVISABLE. Student Reviewed: JL- age 9.
Will Work for Prom Dress by Aimee Ferris- ADVISABLE
Ferris, Aimee. Will Work for Prom Dress, 272 pgs. Egmont, 2011. $8.99. Language G (0 swears, 0 'f'), Sexual Content G, Violence G. Quigley Johnson and Ann are best friends, and both are determined to earn enough money for great prom dresses and use their "Betterment Plan" to be perfect for the big day. When Anne's mom offers the girls work as models in her fashion design class, the girls agree. Quigley is humiliated when all of the students want to work with Anne-except for Zander. He can't sketch out his outfits, but everything he makes for Quigley seems perfect. As the two become better friends, all Quigley has to do is get him to ask her to prom! I liked this book. It was a cute, wholesome, feel-good high school romance. Good read! Middle School, High School- ADVISABLE. Reviewer: AL
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Undercurrent by Tricia Rayburn-ADVISABLE
Rayburn, Tricia. Undercurrent, 352 pgs. Egmont, 2011. $17.99. Language G (0 swears, 0 'f'), Sexual Content PG-13, Violence PG-13. Ever since Vanessa found out that her sister was murdered by sirens, and became one herself, things haven't been normal. Everything that she thought her family was is a lie, and she can't tell them what she knows. Vanessa finds herself torn between her boyfriend Simon, and Parker, her school's resident charmer. While she knows Simon loves her, she wonders if it's just her powers as a siren drawing him to her. On the other hand, Parker doesn't seem drawn to her at all. But she has to put those aside as the Winter Harbor sirens are back for revenge. I liked this book. While most authors are writing about vampire and werewolves right now, this book about sirens was really refreshing. High School- ADVISABLE. Reviewer: AL
high school,
student reviewed
Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell by Cynthia Rylant- ADVISABLE
Rylant, Cynthia. Howard, Arthur. Mr. Putter & Tabby Ring the Bell, 44 pgs. Harcourt Children's Books, 2011. $14.99. Inside cover: "Dong! Dong! Dong! The school bell is ringing. The crispy fall wind is blowing. Mr. Putter wishes he could go back to school- even for just one day. Then he has an idea: How about a visit during show-and-tell with Mrs. Teaberry, Tabby and Zeke? The teacher agrees, but there's one problem. She and the students expect pet tricks. Will Tabby and Zeke be able to deliver?" I liked the illustrations in this book. The story was very funny. This was as fun and easy book to read. Pre-K. EL (K-3). ADVISABLE. Student Reviewed: JL- age 9.
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student reviewed
The Shape-Shifter's Curse by Amanda Marrone - ADVISABLE
Marrone, Amanda The Shape-Shifter's Curse (Magic Repair Shop #2), 232 p. Simon and Schuster, 2010. $6. Content: G. Maggie loves her job as a repair person in a magic shop. But now it is time for her magic levels to be tested, so she and her friends are off to Scotland. Unfortunately, Darcy Davenport, Maggie's rival, is also going for testing, which means that there is bound to be trouble along with the magic.
Nice elementary level fiction for those who want to be ready for Harry Potter, but aren't quite up to the challenge. EL – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
elementary upper,
touched with magic
Following Magic by Kathleen Duey - ADVISABLE
Duey, Kathleen Following Magic (The Faeries' Promise #2), 100 p. Aladdin (Simon, 2011. $16. Content: G. Alida's faerie colony has been banished to parts unknown by the evil Lord Dunraven. With the help of her human friend, Gavin, Alida hopes to find her family and keep them safe.
Incredibly cute without being sappy – a good choice for little girls who like fairies. EL – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
elementary upper,
faerie court
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime by Myra Wolfe - ADVISABLE
Wolfe, Myra and Maria Monescillo Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime. Harcourt Children's Books, 2011.
Charlotte Jane believes in squeezing the juice out of every day, spending all her waking hours performing feats of daring. Bedtime, however, is not fun at all. One night she manages to stay up until dawn. "Victory," she sleepily proclaims. But is it? Instead of having the energy and creativity to play all day, she finds herself completely sapped and unable to enjoy the daylight. When her feather bed entices her and she finally gives in, she discovers that dreaming can be just as much fun as being awake, and sleeping gives her energy to play.
I loved the blend of pirate accents and everyday life, and it was refreshing to see a girl cast in a book with a pirate theme. The beautiful illustrations are as energy-filled and entertaining as Charlotte Jane herself. Would make a great bedtime story for children who think sleep interferes with their real lives.
EL - ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Caryn
Charlotte Jane believes in squeezing the juice out of every day, spending all her waking hours performing feats of daring. Bedtime, however, is not fun at all. One night she manages to stay up until dawn. "Victory," she sleepily proclaims. But is it? Instead of having the energy and creativity to play all day, she finds herself completely sapped and unable to enjoy the daylight. When her feather bed entices her and she finally gives in, she discovers that dreaming can be just as much fun as being awake, and sleeping gives her energy to play.
I loved the blend of pirate accents and everyday life, and it was refreshing to see a girl cast in a book with a pirate theme. The beautiful illustrations are as energy-filled and entertaining as Charlotte Jane herself. Would make a great bedtime story for children who think sleep interferes with their real lives.
EL - ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Caryn
elementary upper,
picture book
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Layout & Background by Disney - ADVISABLE
Layout & Background (Walt Disney Animation Studios: The Archive Series), 279 p. Disney/Hyperion, 2011. $50. A book of few words – but LOTS of gorgeous full color photos – following the history of Disney animation from Winter Storage in 1949 and 2011's Winnie the Pooh. But this unique book looks specifically at the power of the backgrounds – the layout for the action.
I started at the back – with the movies that were most familiar to me - and moved my way to the front – to the movies that came out well before I was born. What really amazed me was how much of the older pictures I recognized any way – just from the backdrop. While this pricey book is probably not a good buy for a school – unless you have an animation class or a high level art class, a public library would be a great place for this and it would be good for any gifting opportunity for a Disney-fanatic. PUBLIC, GIFT – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
public only
Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans - ESSENTIAL
Evans, Richard Paul Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25, 336 p. Simon & Schuster, 2011. $18. Violence: PG (implied torture, lots of it). Michael Vey has always been unusual, but except for his best friend Ostin and his mother, no one else knows about Michael's powers until he makes a mistake. Enter Taylor, cheerleader, popular – and with a hidden talent of her own. As the little group delves into Taylor and Michael past, they find answers and questions and put a very dangerous enemy on their trail. Because, you see, the pair are not alone with their powers. Someone very dangerous has been collecting the others and using them for nefarious purposes.
I was all prepared to dislike this book – I had been avoiding it for months, as I am not a fan of Mr. Evans original works. Now, however, he has burst full-formed onto the teen scene and I can't ignore the fact that I read this through in almost one sitting. Yes, I really did like it. MS, HS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
high school,
middle school,
touched with magic
Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine - ESSENTIAL
Levine, Kristin Lions of Little Rock, 297 p. Putnam's (Penguin), 2012. $17. Violence: PG (bombing, racial tension), Language: G (one swear), Mature Content: G. Last year Little Rock Central High School was integrated. This year the high school is closed – no students are allowed, only teachers are coming to the building, compelled by the federal government. Marlee, 12, is at the middle school, but her older sister, Judy, is sent away to an aunt's so that she can still get an education. Marlee is a very quiet person, but when she meets Liz, a new girl, she starts to find her courage. But Liz is a colored girl, trying to pass as white, and when her secret is discovered, she disappears overnight. Marlee is going to have to find her voice – just like the more accepting people of Little Rock, the quiet ones, will have to stop letting the noisy, the violent, the rabble rousers, speak for the entire town.
Even though the main character is young, I think any 7th grade or 8th grade teacher needs to look at this as a good choice for a new class novel. Likewise, if you have students who read historical fiction, this is a must have selection. EL, MS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
elementary upper,
middle school,
we shall overcome
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster and Leonard Marcus - OPTIONAL
Juster, Norton The Annotated Phantom Tollbooth, 263 p. Knopf (Random), 2011.
With notes by Leonard S. Marcus. $30. If anyone in your school teaches Phantom Tollbooth, then this is definitely a book that you need to get. Marcus has added loads of interesting tidbits and facts and sidenotes to entertain and inform.
Adults who grew up loving it will love this. For the casual student reader, however, stick with the standard paperback edition. GIFT – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
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The Boundary Of The Boundless Of Anaximander Philosophy Essay
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This study tells about Anaximander's theory of Apeiron and as well as his life and his philosophical background. Anaximander is said to be a younger contemporary of Thales, who also sought for the first material principle; he was a disciple and successor of Thales and philosophized in dialogue with him. He was not mentioned until the time of Aristotle. Unlike Thales, Anaximander wrote a philosophical work, entitled On Nature; unfortunately, neither this nor any of his other works has survived. The information about his philosophy came from summaries of it by other writers, especially Aristotle and Theophrastus. Anaximander was said to have drawn the first map of the inhabited world on a tablet, which was a marvel in his day (Agathemerus I, 1)
Statement of the Problem
Anaximander's theory of Apeiron, a Greek word which literarily means "boundless, indeterminate, unlimited, infinite, or indefinite" is an unintelligible idea about the origin of all things. It gave confusion with his Arche which means "beginning, or origin". He explains how the four elements of ancient physics (air, earth, water and fire) are formed, and how Earth and terrestrial beings are formed through their interactions. However, unlike other Pre-Socratics, he never defines this principle precisely, and it has generally been understood (e.g., by Aristotle and by Saint Augustine) as a sort of primal chaos.
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Background of the Study
Anaximander's Biography
Anaximander, son of Praxiades, was born in Miletus during the third year of the 42nd Olympiad (610 BC). According to Apollodorus of Athens, Greek grammarian of the 2nd century BC, he was sixty-four years old during the second year of the 58th Olympiad (547-546 BC), and died shortly afterwards.
Establishing a timeline of his work is now impossible, since no document provides chronological references. Themistius, a 4th-century Byzantine rhetorician, mentions that he was the "first of the known Greeks to publish a written document on nature." Therefore his texts would be amongst the earliest written in prose, at least in the Western world. By the time of Plato, his philosophy was almost forgotten, and Aristotle, his successor Theophrastus and a few doxographers provide us with the little information that remains. However, we know from Aristotle that Thales, also from Miletus, precedes Anaximander. It is debatable whether Thales actually was the teacher of Anaximander, but there is no doubt that Anaximander was influenced by Thales' theory that everything is derived from water. One thing that is not debatable is that even the ancient Greeks considered Anaximander to be from the Monist school which began in Miletus with Thales followed by Anaximander and finished with Anaximenes 3rd-centuryRoman rhetorician Aelian depicts him as leader of the Milesian colony to Apollonia on the Black Sea coast, and hence some have inferred that he was a prominent citizen. Indeed, Various History (III, 17) explains that philosophers sometimes also dealt with political matters. It is very likely that leaders of Miletus sent him there as a legislator to create a constitution or simply to maintain the colony's allegiance.
Philosophical View
The Apeiron
Anaximander shares Thales assumption that all things originate from one original element and ultimately are that element; to use Aristotle's terminology, he holds that there is a first (material) principle (arche) of all things. Unlike Thales, however, Anaximander asserts that the first principle is not water but what he calls theapeiron, translated as the indeterminate or limitless. Simplicius , drawing upon theophrastus' work, gives following account of anaximander's.
Anaximander named the arche and element of existing things the apeiron, being the first to introduce this name for the arche. He says that it is neither water nor any other of the so-called elements, but a different substance that is limitless or indeterminate, from which there come into being all the heavens and the worlds within them.
Harmony of the Opposites
Dependent upon Theophrastus, Simplicius says according to Anaximander, "things perish into those things out of which they have their being, according to necessity; for they make just recompense to one another for their injustice according to the ordinance or assessment of time.
The Aperion as Unconditioned and God
We cannot say that the apeiron has no effect, and the only effectiveness which we can ascribe to it is that of a principle. Everything is either a source or derived from a source. But there cannot be a source of the apeiron, for that would be a limit of it. Further, as it is a
Beginning, it is both uncreatable and indestructible. For there must be a point at which what has come to be reaches completion and also a termination of all passing away. That is why, as we say there is no principle of this, but it is this which is held to be the principle of other things, and to encompass all and to steer all; as those assert who do not recognize, alongside the infinite, other causes such as mind or friendship.
Anaximander's theories were influenced by the Greek mythical tradition, and by some ideas of Thales - the father of philosophy - as well as by observations made by older civilizations in the East (especially by the Babylonian astrologists). All these were elaborated rationally. In his desire to find some universal principle, he assumed like traditional religion the existence of a cosmic order and in elaborating his ideas on this he used the old mythical language which ascribed divine control to various spheres of reality. This was a common practice for the Greek philosophers in a society which saw gods everywhere; therefore they could fit their ideas into a tolerably elastic system.
For Anaximander, the principle of things, the constituent of all substances, is nothing determined and not an element such as water in Thales' view. Neither is it something halfway between air and water, or between air and fire, thicker than air and fire, or more subtle than water and earth. Anaximander argues that water cannot embrace all of the opposites found in nature - for example, water can only be wet, never dry - and therefore cannot be the one primary substance; nor could any of the other candidates. He postulated the apeiron as a substance that, although not directly perceptible to us, could explain the opposites he saw around him. Anaximander maintains that all dying things are returning to the element from which they came (apeiron).Â
Anaximander's bold use of non-mythological explanatory hypotheses considerably distinguishes him from previous cosmology writers such as Hesiod. It confirms that pre-Socratic philosophers were making an early effort to demythify physical processes. His major contribution to history was writing the oldest prose document about the Universe and the origins of life; for this he is often called the "Father of Cosmology" and founder of astronomy. However, pseudo-Plutarch states that he still viewed celestial bodies as deities.
Anaximander was the first to conceive a mechanical model of the world. In his model, the Earth floats very still in the centre of the infinite, not supported by anything. It remains "in the same place because of its indifference", a point of view that Aristotle considered ingenious, but false, in On the Heavens. Its curious shape is that of a cylinder with a height one-third of its diameter. The flat top forms the inhabited world, which is surrounded by a circular oceanic mass.
Such a model allowed the concept that celestial bodies could pass under it. It goes further than Thales' claim of a world floating on water, for which Thales faced the problem of explaining what would contain this ocean, while Anaximander solved it by introducing his concept of infinite (apeiron).
Multiple Worlds
According to Simplicius, Anaximander already speculated on the plurality of worlds, similar to atomists Leucippus and Democritus, and later philosopher Epicurus. These thinkers supposed that worlds appeared and disappeared for a while, and that some were born when others perished. They claimed that this movement was eternal, "for without movement, there can be no generation, no destruction".
In addition to Simplicius, Hippolytus reports Anaximander's claim that from the infinite comes the principle of beings, which themselves come from the heavens and the worlds (several doxographers use the plural when this philosopher is referring to the worlds within, which are often infinite in quantity). Cicero writes that he attributes different gods to the countless worlds.
This theory places Anaximander close to the Atomists and the Epicureans who, more than a century later, also claimed that an infinity of worlds appeared and disappeared. In the timeline of the Greek history of thought, some thinkers conceptualized a single world (Plato, Aristotle, Anaxagoras and Archelaus), while others instead speculated on the existence of a series of worlds, continuous or non-continuous (Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Empedocles and Diogenes).
 Meteorological phenomena
Anaximander attributed some phenomena, such as thunder and lightning, to the intervention of elements, rather than to divine causes. In his system, thunder results from the shock of clouds hitting each other; the loudness of the sound is proportionate with that of the shock. Thunder without lightning is the result of the wind being too weak to emit any flame, but strong enough to produce a sound. A flash of lightning without thunder is a jolt of the air that disperses and falls, allowing a less active fire to break free. Thunderbolts are the result of a thicker and more violent air flow.
He saw the sea as a remnant of the mass of humidity that once surrounded Earth. A part of that mass evaporated under the sun's action, thus causing the winds and even the rotation of the celestial bodies, which he believed were attracted to places where water is more abundant. He explained rain as a product of the humidity pumped up from Earth by the sun. For him, the Earth was slowly drying up and water only remained in the deepest regions, which someday would go dry as well. According to Aristotle's Meteorology (II, 3), Democritus also shared this opinion.
Origin of humankind
Anaximander speculated about the beginnings and origin of animal life. Taking into account the existence of fossils, he claimed that animals sprang out of the sea long ago. The first animals were born trapped in a spiny bark, but as they got older, the bark would dry up and break.
Anaximander put forward the idea that humans had to spend part of this transition inside the mouths of big fish to protect themselves from the Earth's climate until they could come out in open air and lose their scales. He thought that, considering humans' extended infancy, we could not have survived in the primeval world in the same manner we do presently.
Other Accomplishments
Maps were produced in ancient times, also notably in Egypt, Lydia, the Middle East, and Babylon. Only some small examples survived until today. The unique example of a world map comes from late Babylonian tablet BM 92687 later than 9th century BCE but is based probably on a much older map. These maps indicated directions, roads, towns, borders, and geological features. Anaximander's innovation was to represent the entire inhabited land known to the ancient Greeks.
Such an accomplishment is more significant than it at first appears. Anaximander most likely drew this map for three reasons. First, it could be used to improve navigation and trade between Miletus's colonies and other colonies around the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea. Second, Thales would probably have found it easier to convince the Ionian city-states to join in a federation in order to push the Median threat away if he possessed such a tool. Finally, the philosophical idea of a global representation of the world simply for the sake of knowledge was reason enough to design one.
The Suda relates that Anaximander explained some basic notions of geometry. It also mentions his interest in the measurement of time and associates him with the introduction in Greece of the gnomon. In Lacedaemon, he participated in the construction, or at least in the adjustment, of sundials to indicate solstices and equinoxes. Indeed, a gnomon required adjustments from a place to another because of the difference in latitude.
In his time, the gnomon was simply a vertical pillar or rod mounted on a horizontal plane. The position of its shadow on the plane indicated the time of day. As it moves through its apparent course, the sun draws a curve with the tip of the projected shadow, which is shortest at noon, when pointing due south. The variation in the tip's position at noon indicates the solar time and the seasons; the shadow is longest on the winter solstice and shortest on the summer solstice.
However, the invention of the gnomon itself cannot be attributed to Anaximander because its use, as well as the division of days into twelve parts, came from the Babylonians. It is they, according toHerodotus' Histories (II, 109), who gave the Greeks the art of time measurement. It is likely that he was not the first to determine the solstices, because no calculation is necessary. On the other hand, equinoxes do not correspond to the middle point between the positions during solstices, as the Babylonians thought. As the Suda seems to suggest, it is very likely that with his knowledge of geometry, he became the first Greek to accurately determine the equinoxes.
Prediction of an earthquake
In his philosophical work De Divinatione (I, 50, 112), Cicero states that Anaximander convinced the inhabitants of Lacedaemon to abandon their city and spend the night in the country with their weapons because an earthquake was near. The city collapsed when the top of the Taygetus split like the stern of a ship. Pliny the Elder also mentions this anecdote (II, 81), suggesting that it came from an "admirable inspiration", as opposed to Cicero, who did not associate the prediction with divination.
Philosophy Contributions
Cosmology - the production of the opposite and their separating off are important in his cosmology "penalty and retribution of the opposites in accord to the assessment of time. The earth is cylindrical in shape and its depth is 1/3 its breath. It is immobile (the earth does not rest on water ) in the center of the universe by way of its equilibrium. The earth may someday become dry. Concerning the formation of the heavenly bodies: the sun is equal to the earth. The circles and spheres carry the heavenly bodies. An eclipse occur when the aperture of the sun or moon are blocked. Concerning meteorological phenomena: the winds thunder and lightning - all these have to do with winds.
Zoogamy - the 1st living creatures were born in moisture and enclosed in thorny barks. As their age grows they came forth into the drier part and the bark was broken off.
Anthropology- Anaximander held the theory of evolution of animals. Man was born from animals of another species (man come into being inside fishes).
Anaximander was indeed one of the greatest minds that ever lived. By speculating and arguing about the "Boundless" he was the first metaphysician. By drawing a map of the world he was the first geographer, by boldly speculating about the universe he broke with the ancient image of the celestial vault and became the discoverer of the Western world-picture. The Boundless has no origin. For then it would have a limit. Aristotle once said "there is no beginning of the infinite, or in that case it would have an end. But without beginning and indestructible, as being, a sort of first principle is necessary for whatever comes into existence should have and end and there is a conclusion of all destruction. But there is no principle of this Apeiron" (www.egs.edu/library/anaximander/qoutes) and Anaximander himself affirm that that all dying things are returning to the element which they came which is the apeiron. The fact that things dies, decays, or wither states its limit, therefore it is limited, finite, and is bounded by the natural law. We find his theory of Apeiron unbelievable especially when it is first; a theory and has no proof, second; a paradox itself in a way that he viewed the world as tangled in a neatly bounded category. It's hard to believe on what someone has said when that someone, itself, defies what he have stated and thus formed a seemingly contradictory paradox that leads to confusion.


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National Consumer Protection Week, which kicks off March 3, is a coordinated campaign to encourage consumers nationwide to take full advantage of their consumer rights and to make better-informed decisions. As in previous years, Kilmartin will partner with Doc Shredding Corp. and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in asking the public to bring a nonperishable food item when they drop off their documents.
In addition to the shredding events, Kilmartin will also share tips and information daily through Twitter and his blog to help Rhode Island consumers protect their privacy, manage money and debt, avoid identity theft and avoid frauds and scams.
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The man's daughters, ages 7 and 4, were in the car at the time, police said.
Dahir Mohammed, 40, of Rockville Center, was charged with driving while intoxicated. Police said the charge was a felony because of a previous conviction on the same charge within the past 10 years.
He was arraigned in Town of Goshen Court and sent to Orange County Jail in lieu of $2,500 bail pending further court action.
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Outdoor Dining in Rochester -- What's Your Favorite Spot?
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- Stacey Queen of Rants and Ramblings said...
Aladin's in Pittsford on a night they have they band playing across the canal... sitting with a slow meal, sipping wine and enjoying the free show...
Pomodoro's on University
The Brookhouse in Greece- on the deck near the water feature
Pier 45 in Charlotte.... very inexp. lunch menu with the perk of the view
Bistro 135 in ER at night- when it is all lit up- higher price tag meal
Richardson's Canal House has outdoor pub menu dining- very quaint and delicious- less expensive than the main dining menu
Nothing fancy at all but very relaxing is Donelly's Public House in Fairport Village
Another fun relaxing nothing fancy place is the Pittsford Pub but the outdoor
Anywhere on Park Ave if you want a people watching meal... Sinbad's being my Fav
Hedge's in Webster is nice too... on the water.... I think they only do drinks and app's out there though... - 10:37 AM
- Tracy said...
Thanks Stacey ... you and I must hang out at a lot of the same places! Yes I think Hedges only does drinks on the water. Trying to decide if that qualifies!
- Julie said...
Java's downtown for the people watching and good lunch menu. Any of the restaurants at Corn Hill Landing. Another good downtown lunch spot is the reading garden at Rundel. Not exactly a restaurant, but great to bring your own lunch and get away for a bit.
- Tracy said...
Thanks Julie. I think I've got to do a second article on outdoor dining spots. A few people have given me their favorite places to take a picnic. I'm glad you mentioned Java's -- I'm there every week and it wasn't on my list yet!


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It seems that not even the Thanksgiving weekend can't stop either of the Scott brothers from attaching themselves to a project. This time around, it's Tony Scott and with comparisons being made to his previous films "Crimson Tide" and "Man On Fire," we guess we're not suprised that he's now signed on for "Narco Sub."
As the title implies, the story will center around the submersible vehicles South American drug cartels use to smuggle cocaine into the United States, but any other details on the script are being kept from view for now. However, this one does come from the hot pen of David Guggenheim, who is quickly turning into the genre film equivalent of Allan Loeb (though hopefully better). Even though none of his scripts have been produced, he's been riding a big wave of hype since selling "Safe House" last year (which hits theaters in a couple of months). He's also got his screenplay "Medallion" coming to theaters in 2012 and a handful of other projects in development but we'll soon see if he's been worth the big bucks and power lunches this guy has been getting.
As for Scott, you might as well just toss this one on the pile of movies he might direct next, a list that like his brother Tony, is always lengthy. He's been aching to do "Hell's Angels" for a while, but it seems that one is continually stalled out. He's got a remake of "The Wild Bunch" brewing for some reason, "Potzdamer Platz" kicking around, an adaptation of John Grisham's "The Associate" in the works and "Top Gun 2" which always seems to be bubbling beneath the surface. So where will "Narco Sub" fit into all of those? Guess we'll just have to wait and see. Both Scott brothers tend to give themselves lots of options before jumping to anything next.
At any rate, "Narco Sub" — for better or worse — sounds perfectly Tony Scott-esque. "Unstoppable" was a step back in the right direction for the helmer, though this film could quickly find him indulging in his worst tendencies (lots of filters; rapid edit action sequences etc) that the relative simplicity of the runaway train movie found him avoiding. Anyway, an interesting prospect nonetheless. [Variety]


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Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 9:00 PM ET at the Pepsi Center
Game Rewind: Pacers 96, Nuggets 109
Scott Agness | January 25, 2014
Game Recap
Playing for the second time in as many nights, coming off an overtime win in Sacramento and arriving late this morning, the Pacers (34-9) knew they'd have to fight fatigue all game long. For the third straight game, they were in a double-digit hole at intermission. The Pacers cut their deficit to six twice in the final quarter but with both centers disqualified and looking gassed late, the comeback fell short Saturday night.
Denver (21-21), headed up by ex-Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw, snapped a three-game losing streak in a 109-96 win over Indiana, the fifth straight time the Nuggets topped the Pacers at the Pepsi Center.
Heading into the game, a big concern was Indiana's fatigue after playing the night before and then dealing with the thin air in the Mile High City. The Pacers dropped behind 12-4 as Nuggets guard Wilson Chandler, who finished with a season-high 25 points, contributed eight in the early going. Following a timeout, the Pacers slowed the game down to their pace and strung together consecutive stops. They used an 11-2 spurt to take their first lead, though the Nuggets were ahead by four at the end of the period.
Denver scored 16 straight points, dating back to the first quarter, to extend their lead to 15. Nuggets guard Nate Robinson had all 13 of his first-half points in the quarter, and helped initiate offense through the transition game. Though Lance Stephenson had three turnovers, he also created some offense for the Pacers, who shot just 37 percent in the first half. They gave up 26 points in the paint and trailed by 19, 55-36.
A re-focused Pacers squad put up their highest-scoring quarter of the season after the break. They had the stanza's first 11 points and racked up 40 to narrow Denver's cushion to 10. As Indiana's centers were slowed down by foul trouble, David West, who had just two points in the first half, played the entire quarter and poured in 14 points.
With 4:48 to play, Paul George hit a technical foul shot to make it a six-point game, but they wouldn't come any closer. West missed a shot at the rim, George's 3-point shot didn't drop and then the Pacers' frustration boiled over. Frank Vogel and West then each received technical fouls, which gave the Nuggets free points at the line.
The Pacers' couldn't find their wind in the final minutes, and they didn't have a stopper at the rim with both Roy Hibbert and Ian Mahinmi fouling out. The Pacers conclude this five-game road trip against the Lakers at the Staples Center Tuesday evening.
Inside the Numbers
Lance Stephenson chalked up his 12th double-double of the season, leading the Pacers with 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. However, he also gave the ball away six times. With 18 points and 11 rebounds, Paul George registered his fifth double-double of the year. David West had 16 and George Hill added 10, his fourth straight games in double figures.
The Nuggets, who shot 48 percent in the game, brought a balanced attack with seven of the nine guys that played scoring at least 12 points each. Wilson Chandler's 25 points topped his season-high by two points. Point guard Ty Lawson recorded a double-double (12 points, 10 assists) for the 11th time in 12 games.
Neither Roy Hibbert nor Ian Mahinmi played more than 20 minutes. The two combined for 10 points, eight rebounds and 12 personal fouls. It was Hibbert's fourth time fouling out this season, and Mahinmi's first.
Over the last three games, two of which were losses, the Pacers have yielded almost 115 points per game. That's far from the norm for the Pacers, who lead the league in fewest points allowed per game (88).
For the second night in a row, the Pacers surrendered 21 points in transition. They also were narrowly outscored in the paint, 48-46.
The Pacers completed their 12th set of back-to-back games on the season with eight remaining. Six of their nine losses have come on the second night. The Nuggets improved to 5-0 at home this season when hosting teams on the back end of consecutive games.
"We had an emotional win last night in overtime, so I didn't know how much gas we were going to have in our tank. We really competed at a high level. But, as is the case with most of our losses, we fouled too much with 27 fouls and we turned the ball over too much with 17 turnovers. Those two things have led to most of our losses. " – Frank Vogel
"We can't give teams leads like that. You have to understand that teams are giving us their best shot every night. It has happened in every game this trip. We have to do better in the first half." – Frank Vogel
"They just killed us in the pick and roll. … They ran the same play the whole game and we couldn't get them under control. We just fouled them. They would've beat us by 40 if they had made their free-throws. … We have to go back to the drawing board and try to reset our defense. Teams are attacking us right now in the middle pick and roll and we have to figure out a way to guard it." – David West
"We've just been not competing at a high level in the first half. We dig ourselves a hole and sometimes we can get out of it, and tonight we couldn't." – Roy Hibbert
"Teams are not scared of us. They're coming out aggressive and they're playing harder. We've got to commit to the challenge and play harder than them." – Lance Stephenson
Stat of the Game
The Pacers were whistled for 27 fouls, which allowed the Nuggets to attempt 37 free throws, the most of any opponent this season. The Nuggets missed 16 tries, and the Pacers were off the mark on 10-of-27.
- The Nuggets have won 15 of the last 18 meetings and five straight in the series.
- For the second game in a row, Indiana was whistled for three technical fouls. Tonight, it was Lance Stephenson, David West and coach Frank Vogel.
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The most important sectors of Greece's economy in 2015 were wholesale and retail trade, transport, accommodation and food services (25.4 %), public administration, defence, education, human health and social work activities (21.0 %) and real estate activities (17.2 %).
Greece's main export partners are Italy, Germany and Turkey, while its main import partners are Germany, Italy and Russia.
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€ 176.023 billion (2015)
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Euro. Member of the eurozone since 1 January 2001
Yes, Schengen Area member since 1 January 2000.
Greece has held the revolving presidency of the Council of the EU 5 times between 1983 and 2014.
There are 21 members of the European Parliament from Greece. Find out who these MEPs are.
European Parliament office in Greece
In the Council of the EU, national ministers meet regularly to adopt EU laws and coordinate policies. Council meetings are regularly attended by representatives from the Greek government, depending on the policy area being addressed.
The Council of the EU doesn't have a permanent, single-person president (like e.g. the Commission or Parliament). Instead, its work is led by the country holding the Council presidency, which rotates every 6 months.
During these 6 months, ministers from that country's government chair and help determine the agenda of Council meetings in each policy area, and facilitate dialogue with the other EU institutions.
Dates of Greek presidencies:
Jul-Dec 1983 | Jul-Dec 1988 | Jan-Jun 1994 | Jan-Jun 2003 | Jan-Jun 2014
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Devils to rely on depth, experience
by Eric Marin / New Jersey DevilsBrodeur said the Devils' depth will be tested with the losses of Martin and Pandolfo. |
It started last October when Brian Rolston crashed into the boards at Atlanta on Oct. 16 and missed the next 18 games. One game later, Bobby Holik broke his pinkie finger. Then Andy Greene broke his hand and sat out six weeks. In November, Martin Brodeur ruptured a tendon in his elbow, needed surgery and missed 50 games.
Monday's news that Paul Martin (forearm) and Jay Pandolfo (shoulder) will each miss four to six weeks had the Devils down, but not discouraged. Shorthanded for so much of 2008-09, the Devils nevertheless went on to capture the Atlantic Division title, and that experience defying the odds will be a major asset in the coming weeks.
New Jersey has won three in a row, including six of its last seven, and hosts Buffalo on Wednesday.
"It helps if you do have success," said head coach Jacques Lemaire. "Because they know somebody has to pick it up; somebody has to play better; somebody has to take over for the other guy. It's only when you're using a player a lot more than he used to play and he cannot do the job, then you're in trouble."
The Devils of 2008-09 did more than hold on until key players were healthy again, they flourished, at one point winning eight in a row with Brodeur out of the lineup. Surviving without two workhorses on your special teams, though, poses a unique problem.
"Forwards, defensemen, everyone chipped in together and they helped the goalie and kept going," Lemaire said. "It's a little bit like this, but special teams are different. You lose a good guy on the penalty kill or a good guy on the power play, then it's your special teams that suffer. Your whole game won't suffer that much, because you'll play fine. But special teams, you're supposed to do something good and maybe the (replacement) just can't do it as well as the other guy. So you're missing that spring, either on offense or on defense."
Banged up or not, don't think the resilient Devils will adjust their own expectations.
"You're losing two big guys, so it's definitely a loss to you," David Clarkson said. "But I believe in my heart that in this room we have the guys to go out and be able to win these games we have coming up. It's not a concern of mine that we're going to lose because of losing anybody. I think being a professional at this level, you have to believe every night that you're going to win.
"You believe in your teammates, the people around you, and as much as it hurts losing those guys – you're going to miss them big-time; you're going to see a difference – but if everyone pulls together and works hard like we have lately, I think we'll be OK."
Martin and Pandolfo join the list of Devils' injured that includes Patrik Elias (groin) and Mike Mottau (lower body), who did not play in Saturday's 4-1 win at Pittsburgh. Elias has yet to play this year following September surgery, but has begun skating on his own. Mottau is expected to practice Tuesday and play Wednesday.
Martin's non-displaced fracture will not need surgery, but President/CEO/GM Lou Lamoriello said the prognosis for Pandolfo is not yet clear. But no matter how many injuries a team must deal with, Lemaire said morale shouldn't suffer.
"We have a job to do and we have to do it the best we can," Lemaire said. "Morale, we'll keep that later on. Morale gets affected after you lose people and then you lose games – not before you lose games."
Lemaire's challenge is coping without Martin, who leads all Devils with 23:57 of average ice time through nine games, and Pandolfo, who has long been an essential part of New Jersey's penalty kill. Martin, a power-play quarterback, has been New Jersey's top-scoring blueliner in each of the last two seasons.
Lemaire plans to spread out Martin's minutes over the rest of his defensive corps and hand over some of Pandolfo's PK responsibilities to Brian Rolston and Dainius Zubrus, both of whom have impressed the coach with their defense.
Said Lemaire: "When you think that one is a guy that you always put on to play against any type of player; up front to check the top players on the other side, and he was doing a really good job, penalty kill, playing on a very important line, and the other one is one of our top defensemen. When you look at that, what can you say? You get injuries that you have to go through. I know it's hard. We have one of our top forwards out, a top defenseman, a top checker, but you know what? We're still going to play. We'll try to have the other team beat us, and not beat ourselves. That's what we'll do."
New faces will be called upon until Martin and Pandolfo are ready to return. Defenseman Cory Murphy has been recalled from Lowell (AHL), where he had two assists and a plus-3 rating in four games.
"You're testing your depth of your hockey club, that's the bottom line," Brodeur said. "Guys will have to step up in different roles. We lost two players that are playing important minutes in games, not just regular minutes, they're playing special teams minutes. It's hard to replace, but we have guys that are waiting for that opportunity to step up into certain roles. It's an opportunity for them to embrace it as much as they can because sometimes in your career there's a break to be had. This could be (it) for somebody. You're not happy to have lost somebody, but it is what it is."
Brodeur said a player facing a long layoff eventually comes to terms with it before training for his comeback.
"The hard part is when you're almost there and you can't travel with the team and you can't be with the guys," he said. "You're just on your own trying to get yourself back into the groove. The mental part is the toughest."


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