Daily Archives: November 17, 2024

Top Ukrainian academic says that British publisher covering truth

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11/17/2024 7:23:25 AM

National Revival Day marked with book exhibition at Azerbaijan National Library

November 17, National Revival Day, is one of the key milestones
in the struggle for Azerbaijan’s freedom and played a historic role
in the restoration of the country’s independence,
Azernews reports.
To mark this significant day, a traditional large-scale book
exhibition titled “November 17 – National Revival Day” was opened
at the National Library.
The exhibition showcases books in Azerbaijani and other
languages, focusing on the history of Azerbaijan in the late 19th
and early 20th centuries, the national awakening of the Azerbaijani
people, their struggle for freedom and statehood, the development
of national self-awareness, moral values, and the rescue mission of
the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev. Topics also include Heydar Aliyev’s
role in Azerbaijan’s national revival and other related
subjects.

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For the love of lit: Pierce should host a book fair

College life can be monotonous. Book fairs offer a welcome distraction from academics.These fairs typically create an environment of entertainment, meeting authors and the opportunity to enjoy books and reading. Pierce should consider hosting a book fair. 
Reading may seem like a chore to some people, but there are some benefits that most people enjoy. According to an article in Education Week, “book fairs help engage students in recreational reading, which research has shown can improve reading scores.” 
A well-planned book fair at Pierce would also provide a fun atmosphere and enable students and faculty to socialize. 
Long Beach City College has held an annual book fair for the past seven years. This event is for all ages and “features books and authors, music and entertainment, food, and activities for the kids.” The Festival of Great Reads was held on April 27 of this year. 
Pierce can invite alumni who may be writers as well as renowned authors hoping to publicize their works. This will inspire students and visitors to think about literature as a possible career path as well as increase their interest in reading. 
Beginning in 1996, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held annually at the University of Southern California, is known as “one of the world’s most significant literary gatherings. This celebrated event presents various authors representing diverse genres, from established literary figures to emerging talents each year.” 
Book fairs offer many educational as well as entertaining activities. According to USC’s L.A.  Times Festival of Books website, “Attendees can engage in panels and discussions, facilitating enriching exchanges among fellow book enthusiasts, authors, scholars, and thought leaders. From storytelling sessions to book signings and interactive exhibits, a wealth of experiences awaits visitors of all ages.”
A similar event at Pierce can be cost-neutral. Pierce would incur some cost for security, maintenance and other staff, which would be offset by income generated from book sales, other merchandise and food and beverage sales at the cafeteria or invited food trucks. 
Some other local book fairs are usually held in April. Pierce should consider hosting the event earlier or later to avoid conflicting with the other fairs.

Not so book smart: Trend shows more students are reading fewer books in English class

Chris Stanislawski did not read much in his middle school English classes, but it never felt necessary. Students were given detailed chapter summaries for every novel they discussed, and teachers played audio of the books during class. Much of the reading material at Garden City Middle School in Long Island was either abridged books, or…

N.T. Wright On One of the Most Subversive Books in the Bible: Acts

The book of Acts seems to sit benignly in the Bible, following the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It’s presented almost as a travelogue of what happens to the apostles and the growing community devoted to a man named Jesus who was crucified. But Acts, if read properly, is quite subversive, and a potential source of great fear for the kings and rulers of the world because it directly challenges their authority, says Dr. N.T. Wright. Acts, written by the Apostle Luke, announces that the Kingdom of God has been launched, and that Jesus is its head. Why is this a problem for us today? Because the Western world’s ‘Separation of Church and State’ is a wobbly philosophy if in fact Jesus is King, and really can’t be lived out to its most extreme manifestations, that they are on a collision course we can in fact see today in politics and the culture. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, Dr. Wright, author, theologian, scholar, and Anglican priest, explains his new book, “The Challenge of Acts: Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is”. Wright says, “Acts is a dangerous book; and if people take it seriously, it’s still dangerous today because the powerbrokers don’t like the idea that actually there is this thing called the Kingdom of God.” Luke also wrote one of the two Gospels that includes the narratives of Jesus’s birth. Luke describes it as the Royal Birth, of a King that will be at odds with all  the Kings of the earth.

Queer Books For Your Christmas Reading List

With Christmas fast approaching it’s the perfect time to start thinking about your next read to enjoy during some down time in the holidays and these queer books are the perfect place to start.
And at this time of the year there are no shortage of options.
So if you enjoy a good queer story, we’ve picked some of the latest stories you might not have heard of just yet.
The Sweetness Between Us: Sarah Winifred Searle
Sarah Searle had a fantastic year in 2023, her book The Greatest Thing picked up the top prize for Young Adult Literature at the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards . The story of queer high school student Winifred received plenty of praise and was also shortlisted as the CBCA Book of the Year. In 2024 Sarah follows up with The Sweetness Between Us, described as Heartstopper meets vampires this addictive graphic novel offers a unique perspective in the world of queer young adult literature.
Image: Allen & Unwin
Avast! Pirate Stories from Transgender Authors
After something a little different? Pirate Stories From Transgender Authors is a unique anthology with a twist. Part short stories, part poetry and prose and part graphic novel every story is just that little bit different. Tackling the theme of pirates each of these seven transgender authors write about everything from friends bootlegging CD’s to chasing UFO’s and punk renegades. These bite sized stories will have you hooked.
Image: Fremantle Press
Girl Crushed: Maggie Horne
Girl Crushed is another queer YA story, this one follows the story of Noah as she navigates high school in middle America. Returning from summer camp Noah faces the challenges of understanding her identity has her friends around her start to develop interest in boys. As she begins to feel left out among her peer group Noah has to make plans about just what she’s prepared to do to fit in with her friends.

Image: Affirm Press

Jamie Oliver embraces Aboriginal advocate in touching moment during Narelda Jacobs interview after he pulled ‘offensive’ children’s book from shelves: ‘It’s been very painful’

By MARTA JARY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 03:59 EST, 17 November 2024 | Updated: 04:39 EST, 17 November 2024