Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great works of contemporary American fiction.Jack �tells the story of John Ames Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II, Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson�s greatest achievements.The Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings. .
Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great works of contemporary American fiction.Jack ?tells the story of John Ames Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II, Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson?s greatest achievements.The Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
This document provides summaries of several bilingual biography books for children, including books about Bob Marley, Celia Cruz, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Cesar Chavez, and Sacagawea. Each summary includes the book title, author, publication details, grade level, and reviews from journals like School Library Journal, Booklist, and Horn Book.
This document provides summaries of several books available from the Melrose Park Public Library about women's history and the fight for women's rights. It describes books about American suffragists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It also summarizes books about the women who worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II to help develop the atomic bomb without knowing the full scope of the project. Additionally, it outlines biographies of figures like Ingrid Betancourt, who was kidnapped in Colombia, and Rosa Parks, who played a key early role in the civil rights movement beyond her famous act of defiance on the bus in Montgomery.
The document summarizes a Literary Walk in the Woods event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. At the event, author Robin Izer spoke about American poet Emily Dickinson and her connection to author Helen Hunt Jackson, who lived in Colorado Springs. Izer discussed correspondence between Dickinson and Jackson, revealing they attended primary school together and reconnected in later life. Participants then took a guided hike and heard Dickinson's poems read aloud, experiencing nature literature in the natural setting as intended by the event. Upcoming events in the Literary Walk in the Woods series were also promoted.
From the author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Maud's Line, an epic novel that follows a web of complex family alliances and culture clashes in the Cherokee Nation during the aftermath of the Civil War, and the unforgettable woman at its center.It's the early spring of 1875 in the Cherokee Nation West. A baby, a black hired hand, a bay horse, a gun, a gold stash, and a preacher have all gone missing. Cherokee America Singer, known as "Check," a wealthy farmer, mother of five boys, and soon-to-be widow, is not amused. In this epic of the American frontier, several plots intertwine around the heroic and resolute Check: her son is caught in a compromising position that results in murder; a neighbor disappears; another man is killed. The tension mounts and the violence escalates as Check's mixed race family, friends, and neighbors come together to protect their community--and painfully expel one of their own.Cherokee America vividly, and often with humor, explores the bonds--of blood and
This document summarizes notable Philippine works of literature after the EDSA revolution in 1986. It provides brief descriptions of several novels, poems, essays and other works that touched on important socio-political issues of the time or celebrated Filipino culture. The works discussed include a 1993 award-winning novel by Jose P. Dalisay, poems addressing rape and Filipino celebrations, and essays on desire and violence. The document serves as a reference for understanding influential Philippine literature in the post-EDSA era.
This document introduces the Second Recommended Reading List from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). It discusses the success of the first reading list in generating interest in reading and distributing over 40,000 copies. The second reading list consists of 70 fiction and non-fiction titles, including some children's literature. It aims to promote reading as a cornerstone of the university's mission and student success. The introduction hopes that those receiving this list will enjoy and benefit from its suggested readings.
Contexts for poet Frank X Walker's TURN ME LOOSE: THE UNGHOSTING OF MEDGAR EVERSMary Vermillion
This document summarizes and analyzes a poetry collection by Frank X Walker titled Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers. The collection uses persona poems to tell the story of Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1963. Walker coins the term "Affrilachia" to represent the importance of the African American presence in Appalachia. The document discusses various poems from the collection, analyzing references and allusions to history, music, and culture. It provides context on the people and events mentioned in the poems, such as Emmett Till, Harriet Tubman, and the songs "Dixie" and "Strange Fruit."
Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great works of contemporary American fiction.Jack ?tells the story of John Ames Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II, Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson?s greatest achievements.The Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
This document provides summaries of several bilingual biography books for children, including books about Bob Marley, Celia Cruz, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Cesar Chavez, and Sacagawea. Each summary includes the book title, author, publication details, grade level, and reviews from journals like School Library Journal, Booklist, and Horn Book.
This document provides summaries of several books available from the Melrose Park Public Library about women's history and the fight for women's rights. It describes books about American suffragists like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It also summarizes books about the women who worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee during World War II to help develop the atomic bomb without knowing the full scope of the project. Additionally, it outlines biographies of figures like Ingrid Betancourt, who was kidnapped in Colombia, and Rosa Parks, who played a key early role in the civil rights movement beyond her famous act of defiance on the bus in Montgomery.
The document summarizes a Literary Walk in the Woods event at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. At the event, author Robin Izer spoke about American poet Emily Dickinson and her connection to author Helen Hunt Jackson, who lived in Colorado Springs. Izer discussed correspondence between Dickinson and Jackson, revealing they attended primary school together and reconnected in later life. Participants then took a guided hike and heard Dickinson's poems read aloud, experiencing nature literature in the natural setting as intended by the event. Upcoming events in the Literary Walk in the Woods series were also promoted.
From the author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Maud's Line, an epic novel that follows a web of complex family alliances and culture clashes in the Cherokee Nation during the aftermath of the Civil War, and the unforgettable woman at its center.It's the early spring of 1875 in the Cherokee Nation West. A baby, a black hired hand, a bay horse, a gun, a gold stash, and a preacher have all gone missing. Cherokee America Singer, known as "Check," a wealthy farmer, mother of five boys, and soon-to-be widow, is not amused. In this epic of the American frontier, several plots intertwine around the heroic and resolute Check: her son is caught in a compromising position that results in murder; a neighbor disappears; another man is killed. The tension mounts and the violence escalates as Check's mixed race family, friends, and neighbors come together to protect their community--and painfully expel one of their own.Cherokee America vividly, and often with humor, explores the bonds--of blood and
This document summarizes notable Philippine works of literature after the EDSA revolution in 1986. It provides brief descriptions of several novels, poems, essays and other works that touched on important socio-political issues of the time or celebrated Filipino culture. The works discussed include a 1993 award-winning novel by Jose P. Dalisay, poems addressing rape and Filipino celebrations, and essays on desire and violence. The document serves as a reference for understanding influential Philippine literature in the post-EDSA era.
This document introduces the Second Recommended Reading List from Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). It discusses the success of the first reading list in generating interest in reading and distributing over 40,000 copies. The second reading list consists of 70 fiction and non-fiction titles, including some children's literature. It aims to promote reading as a cornerstone of the university's mission and student success. The introduction hopes that those receiving this list will enjoy and benefit from its suggested readings.
Contexts for poet Frank X Walker's TURN ME LOOSE: THE UNGHOSTING OF MEDGAR EVERSMary Vermillion
This document summarizes and analyzes a poetry collection by Frank X Walker titled Turn Me Loose: The Unghosting of Medgar Evers. The collection uses persona poems to tell the story of Medgar Evers, a civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1963. Walker coins the term "Affrilachia" to represent the importance of the African American presence in Appalachia. The document discusses various poems from the collection, analyzing references and allusions to history, music, and culture. It provides context on the people and events mentioned in the poems, such as Emmett Till, Harriet Tubman, and the songs "Dixie" and "Strange Fruit."
The document provides summaries of several news stories from the California Crusader News, a weekly newspaper serving Southern California. The main stories summarized are:
1) President Obama nominated Diane J. Humetewa, a member of the Hopi tribe and former U.S. attorney in Arizona, to serve as the first active member of a Native American reservation and first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge.
2) Culver City will hold its 9th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 18th featuring a screening of the film "King: A Filmed Record" and a keynote by Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith of Agape International Spiritual Center.
3) International
This portfolio contains 3 writing samples by Shannon Gaspard:
1. A summary and analysis of a New York Times article about the gang rape of an 11-year-old girl in Cleveland, Texas. The summary criticizes the article for focusing more on the suspects and implying the victim was at fault.
2. A description and analysis of the 1884 painting "A Cosey Corner" by Francis Davis Miller. The summary provides biographical details on Miller and analyzes the painting as depicting the social and educational restrictions faced by women in the 19th century.
3. An excerpt from the 2007 comedy film "Superbad" analyzing it from a feminist perspective, in line with the teachings of John Stuart
The document discusses the Dust Bowl period in the United States in the late 1920s and 1930s. Over-farming and drought led to massive dust storms and agricultural failure, forcing hundreds of thousands of farmers to relocate to California in search of work. Many migrant workers found hostility and poverty in California as well. The document also discusses the lives and hardships of migrant workers during this period.
Quentin has long loved his classmate Margo from afar. One night, Margo recruits Quentin for a secret mission of revenge. The next day at school, Margo has disappeared, becoming a mystery. Quentin discovers clues left for him and embarks on a journey to find Margo and understand what really happened to the girl he thought he knew.
This document provides information on notable works from several Filipino authors. It includes short summaries of each work, including the title, author, year written, and sometimes a brief description of the plot or theme. Some of the works mentioned are "Regla sa buwan ng hunyo" by Elynia Ruth S. Mabanglo about unwanted pregnancy and abortion, "Gahasa" by Joi Barrious discussing cases of rape, and "A Teacher's Tale" by Danton Remoto exploring what suffering can teach people.
The novel follows seven generations of the Howland family who owned a plantation home in Alabama from the War of 1812 through the 1960s. The current inheritor, Abigail Howland, hides the secret that her grandfather had a long-term relationship with his African American mistress, which produced mixed-race descendants. When this heritage is revealed in the deeply prejudiced 1960s, the community turns against Abigail's family. Pushed to defend her family against racial injustice, Abigail must face the small town's entrenched racism. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores themes of family, tradition, and racial prejudice in the American South.
Of Mice and Men - Social, Historical and cultural context 1Dr_RyanPhoenix
This is a lesson based upon the Of Mice and Men scheme; focusing on the Social, Historical and cultural context. This is a great introduction lesson to this. This is the first part of the whole sub-context based on the Social,Historical and cultural context presented in Of Mice and Men.
The old man and the sea, relation between Santiago and Manolin.Dhaval Diyora
This document provides biographical information about author Ernest Hemingway and summarizes his novel The Old Man and the Sea. It notes that Hemingway was an American writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of Santiago, an aging fisherman in Cuba who struggles to catch a giant marlin fish over several days. The major conflict and themes involve Santiago's struggle against this greatest fish of his career and the honor found in struggle, defeat, and death.
This document provides descriptions and background information for over 40 songs related to American history and social issues. The songs cover topics like serial killers, racial violence and civil rights events, political scandals and protests, natural disasters, wars and military conflicts, and more. For each song, a brief overview is given of the real-life events, people, or issues that inspired or are discussed in the song.
This document provides summaries for over 40 songs exploring a variety of topics related to American history, including serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Charles Manson, racist violence like the Greensboro massacre and Watts riots, political scandals like Watergate, and social movements like the fight for civil rights and opposition to wars in Vietnam and Iraq. The songs cover significant people and events in recent American history from different perspectives.
This document provides a list of book summaries for sci-fi and fantasy books for tweens and teens. It includes summaries of 15 books, with details like the title, author, publication year and publisher. Some of the books summarized are The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, Gone by Michael Grant, and the Matched trilogy by Ally Condie.
Johnnie James Glenn Sr. was born in 1916 in Mississippi and moved to St. Louis as a young man seeking opportunities. He worked hard his entire life, holding multiple jobs to support his family. Despite facing challenges as an African American man, he purchased a home for his family after living in public housing for over 20 years. Mr. Glenn passed away in 2015 at age 98, leaving behind 5 children, 20 grandchildren, and a legacy of strong family values and work ethic. He was known for his humor and frugality, and lived by the motto of standing up for what is right.
The document summarizes and celebrates the achievements of several prominent LGBT activists throughout history. It profiles activists such as Fr. Mychal Judge, Tracy Chapman, Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, Harvey Milk, George Washington Carver, Michael Callen, Margaret Cho, Bill T. Jones, Gad Beck, Sylvia Rivera, Leslie Feinberg, and Laverne Cox, describing their contributions to LGBT rights and equality movements. The profiles highlight how these individuals overcame discrimination and hardship to become leaders and advocates for LGBT communities and human rights.
The Great Gatsby - Term Paper in British and American LiteratureDenmark Aleluya
The document provides background information on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" and the historical context of the 1920s in America. It summarizes the key characters in the novel, including Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Tom and Daisy Buchanan, George and Myrtle Wilson. It then provides a high-level summary of some of the major plot points, including Gatsby throwing lavish parties, his past relationship with Daisy, and rising tensions between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan over Daisy.
Set in 19th century New England, Patience and Sarah traces the relationship between Patience White, a painter, and Sarah Dowling, a farmer's daughter, whose love for each other was not accepted by their puritanical community. They choose to live together freely despite having no precedents for their relationship. The novel explores how they must trust their own instincts and see beyond the disdain of neighbors. It was one of the first lesbian novels with a happy ending and the first to win the ALA's Stonewall Book Award in 1971.
Best-selling Books for Young Adult and Authors for Adolescent LiteratureJulie Anne Loquinario
This document provides summaries of prominent authors and their best-selling books for young adults and adolescents. It describes authors such as Stephenie Meyer and her Twilight series, J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter books, Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games, Lois Lowry and The Giver series, and others along with brief overviews of their popular works.
Here are a few thoughts on this topic:
- Having money can provide financial security and opportunities that make people happy in the short term, like being able to afford nice things, travel, etc. However, true long-term happiness comes from inner qualities like strong relationships, purpose, and contribution - which money alone cannot buy.
- While wealth removes some stresses of basic survival, it also brings new stresses like maintaining a lavish lifestyle, fear of losing wealth, feelings of isolation. Very rich people are also targets for scams/manipulation.
- Money can't fix underlying emotional/psychological issues that often underlie unhappiness. People with lots of money still experience depression, anxiety, relationship problems unless they address
This document provides an overview of different types of historical fiction and examples of notable historical fiction novels. It defines historical fiction as works that depict real historical figures and events or imagined stories set in authentic historical time periods and contexts. The document lists different subgenres of historical fiction, such as stories featuring time travel or alternate histories. It then briefly summarizes the plots and historical settings of several well-known historical fiction novels, including All the King's Men, A Northern Light, Caleb's Crossing, The Jungle, and East of Eden.
This document is an excerpt from a magazine about pets. It discusses two individuals, Gwendolyn Coley and Gerard Johnson, and their connections to animals. Coley saw horses pulling JFK's casket on TV as a child and now owns three horses. Johnson grew up wanting to breed horses but found them impractical for city life so he became a breeder of German Shorthaired Pointers instead. The magazine focuses on pets as family members and includes tips for traveling with pets, a story on overcoming a dislike of school, and various articles on pets, travel, health, recipes and entertainment.
The document provides summaries of several news stories from the California Crusader News, a weekly newspaper serving Southern California. The main stories summarized are:
1) President Obama nominated Diane J. Humetewa, a member of the Hopi tribe and former U.S. attorney in Arizona, to serve as the first active member of a Native American reservation and first Native American woman to serve as a federal judge.
2) Culver City will hold its 9th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on January 18th featuring a screening of the film "King: A Filmed Record" and a keynote by Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith of Agape International Spiritual Center.
3) International
This portfolio contains 3 writing samples by Shannon Gaspard:
1. A summary and analysis of a New York Times article about the gang rape of an 11-year-old girl in Cleveland, Texas. The summary criticizes the article for focusing more on the suspects and implying the victim was at fault.
2. A description and analysis of the 1884 painting "A Cosey Corner" by Francis Davis Miller. The summary provides biographical details on Miller and analyzes the painting as depicting the social and educational restrictions faced by women in the 19th century.
3. An excerpt from the 2007 comedy film "Superbad" analyzing it from a feminist perspective, in line with the teachings of John Stuart
The document discusses the Dust Bowl period in the United States in the late 1920s and 1930s. Over-farming and drought led to massive dust storms and agricultural failure, forcing hundreds of thousands of farmers to relocate to California in search of work. Many migrant workers found hostility and poverty in California as well. The document also discusses the lives and hardships of migrant workers during this period.
Quentin has long loved his classmate Margo from afar. One night, Margo recruits Quentin for a secret mission of revenge. The next day at school, Margo has disappeared, becoming a mystery. Quentin discovers clues left for him and embarks on a journey to find Margo and understand what really happened to the girl he thought he knew.
This document provides information on notable works from several Filipino authors. It includes short summaries of each work, including the title, author, year written, and sometimes a brief description of the plot or theme. Some of the works mentioned are "Regla sa buwan ng hunyo" by Elynia Ruth S. Mabanglo about unwanted pregnancy and abortion, "Gahasa" by Joi Barrious discussing cases of rape, and "A Teacher's Tale" by Danton Remoto exploring what suffering can teach people.
The novel follows seven generations of the Howland family who owned a plantation home in Alabama from the War of 1812 through the 1960s. The current inheritor, Abigail Howland, hides the secret that her grandfather had a long-term relationship with his African American mistress, which produced mixed-race descendants. When this heritage is revealed in the deeply prejudiced 1960s, the community turns against Abigail's family. Pushed to defend her family against racial injustice, Abigail must face the small town's entrenched racism. The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores themes of family, tradition, and racial prejudice in the American South.
Of Mice and Men - Social, Historical and cultural context 1Dr_RyanPhoenix
This is a lesson based upon the Of Mice and Men scheme; focusing on the Social, Historical and cultural context. This is a great introduction lesson to this. This is the first part of the whole sub-context based on the Social,Historical and cultural context presented in Of Mice and Men.
The old man and the sea, relation between Santiago and Manolin.Dhaval Diyora
This document provides biographical information about author Ernest Hemingway and summarizes his novel The Old Man and the Sea. It notes that Hemingway was an American writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954. The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of Santiago, an aging fisherman in Cuba who struggles to catch a giant marlin fish over several days. The major conflict and themes involve Santiago's struggle against this greatest fish of his career and the honor found in struggle, defeat, and death.
This document provides descriptions and background information for over 40 songs related to American history and social issues. The songs cover topics like serial killers, racial violence and civil rights events, political scandals and protests, natural disasters, wars and military conflicts, and more. For each song, a brief overview is given of the real-life events, people, or issues that inspired or are discussed in the song.
This document provides summaries for over 40 songs exploring a variety of topics related to American history, including serial killers like Jeffrey Dahmer and Charles Manson, racist violence like the Greensboro massacre and Watts riots, political scandals like Watergate, and social movements like the fight for civil rights and opposition to wars in Vietnam and Iraq. The songs cover significant people and events in recent American history from different perspectives.
This document provides a list of book summaries for sci-fi and fantasy books for tweens and teens. It includes summaries of 15 books, with details like the title, author, publication year and publisher. Some of the books summarized are The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, Gone by Michael Grant, and the Matched trilogy by Ally Condie.
Johnnie James Glenn Sr. was born in 1916 in Mississippi and moved to St. Louis as a young man seeking opportunities. He worked hard his entire life, holding multiple jobs to support his family. Despite facing challenges as an African American man, he purchased a home for his family after living in public housing for over 20 years. Mr. Glenn passed away in 2015 at age 98, leaving behind 5 children, 20 grandchildren, and a legacy of strong family values and work ethic. He was known for his humor and frugality, and lived by the motto of standing up for what is right.
The document summarizes and celebrates the achievements of several prominent LGBT activists throughout history. It profiles activists such as Fr. Mychal Judge, Tracy Chapman, Col. Margarethe Cammermeyer, Harvey Milk, George Washington Carver, Michael Callen, Margaret Cho, Bill T. Jones, Gad Beck, Sylvia Rivera, Leslie Feinberg, and Laverne Cox, describing their contributions to LGBT rights and equality movements. The profiles highlight how these individuals overcame discrimination and hardship to become leaders and advocates for LGBT communities and human rights.
The Great Gatsby - Term Paper in British and American LiteratureDenmark Aleluya
The document provides background information on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" and the historical context of the 1920s in America. It summarizes the key characters in the novel, including Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway, Tom and Daisy Buchanan, George and Myrtle Wilson. It then provides a high-level summary of some of the major plot points, including Gatsby throwing lavish parties, his past relationship with Daisy, and rising tensions between Gatsby and Tom Buchanan over Daisy.
Set in 19th century New England, Patience and Sarah traces the relationship between Patience White, a painter, and Sarah Dowling, a farmer's daughter, whose love for each other was not accepted by their puritanical community. They choose to live together freely despite having no precedents for their relationship. The novel explores how they must trust their own instincts and see beyond the disdain of neighbors. It was one of the first lesbian novels with a happy ending and the first to win the ALA's Stonewall Book Award in 1971.
Best-selling Books for Young Adult and Authors for Adolescent LiteratureJulie Anne Loquinario
This document provides summaries of prominent authors and their best-selling books for young adults and adolescents. It describes authors such as Stephenie Meyer and her Twilight series, J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter books, Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games, Lois Lowry and The Giver series, and others along with brief overviews of their popular works.
Here are a few thoughts on this topic:
- Having money can provide financial security and opportunities that make people happy in the short term, like being able to afford nice things, travel, etc. However, true long-term happiness comes from inner qualities like strong relationships, purpose, and contribution - which money alone cannot buy.
- While wealth removes some stresses of basic survival, it also brings new stresses like maintaining a lavish lifestyle, fear of losing wealth, feelings of isolation. Very rich people are also targets for scams/manipulation.
- Money can't fix underlying emotional/psychological issues that often underlie unhappiness. People with lots of money still experience depression, anxiety, relationship problems unless they address
This document provides an overview of different types of historical fiction and examples of notable historical fiction novels. It defines historical fiction as works that depict real historical figures and events or imagined stories set in authentic historical time periods and contexts. The document lists different subgenres of historical fiction, such as stories featuring time travel or alternate histories. It then briefly summarizes the plots and historical settings of several well-known historical fiction novels, including All the King's Men, A Northern Light, Caleb's Crossing, The Jungle, and East of Eden.
This document is an excerpt from a magazine about pets. It discusses two individuals, Gwendolyn Coley and Gerard Johnson, and their connections to animals. Coley saw horses pulling JFK's casket on TV as a child and now owns three horses. Johnson grew up wanting to breed horses but found them impractical for city life so he became a breeder of German Shorthaired Pointers instead. The magazine focuses on pets as family members and includes tips for traveling with pets, a story on overcoming a dislike of school, and various articles on pets, travel, health, recipes and entertainment.
Alice Walker's life experiences growing up in the American South greatly influenced her works. She wrote about the struggles of black women with racism and sexism. Her most famous book, The Color Purple, tells the story of Celie and her oppression as a black woman. Walker drew from her own experiences with the Civil Rights Movement and fighting for racial equality to write her other works like Meridian. Overall, Walker's literature highlighted the hardships of Southern black communities and promoted messages of empowerment, unity, and overcoming oppression.
This document provides summaries of several books and literary works:
- Pak's Britannia by David Dabydeen is a collection of essays and interviews exploring the author's academic work and focus on issues like slavery from a perspective highlighting the marginalization of black culture.
- The Street of the Three Beds by Roser Caminals is a novel set in 19th century Barcelona exploring the connections between the city's elite and seedy underworld as a rich man seeks to understand the disappearance of his seamstress mistress.
- Our Lady of Alice Bhatti by Mohammed Hanif is the author's gritty second novel that explores human depravity and divinity in contemporary Pakistani society through the story of a nurse in
This document provides summaries of 12 books: The Jade Peony, The Book Thief, Son of the Mob, Zorro, Tweaked, Monkey Beach, Water for Elephants, My Sister's Keeper, The Book of Negroes, Maus, and credits the sources used to summarize the books.
The document summarizes and compares the themes of innate human brutality and how a person's true character is revealed in times of crisis as depicted in the novels Alas, Babylon and Lord of the Flies. It provides examples from each book to illustrate these themes and relates them to real-world events like the recent recession and a case of students setting their friend on fire. Both novels effectively represent these universal ideas and can provide insight into human nature.
In this analytical essay, the author analyzes the role of sexuality in Aldous Huxley's novel "Brave New World". Sexuality is depicted as a form of entertainment and release that affects the main characters in different ways. Lenina is distressed when John rejects her advances, retreating in fear and taking three doses of soma. John has a conservative view of sex and values love instead of promiscuity, which causes conflicts. Linda lives isolated after being shamed for having a child outside of marriage, dying alone from soma overdose. The characters demonstrate how the society's emphasis on casual sex and soma use fails to satisfy human emotional needs and often results in unhappiness, instability, and early death.
The document provides a plot summary and analysis of key themes and symbols in Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It summarizes the plot, including Huck escaping his abusive father and joining runaway slave Jim in floating down the Mississippi River on a raft. It analyzes major themes like racism and slavery, the hypocrisy of civilized society, Huck's maturation, and Twain's mockery of religion. Symbols like the Mississippi River, the raft, and the contrast of life on the river versus on land are also examined.
The document summarizes why The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is considered one of the greatest American novels despite receiving criticism and bans since its publication in 1885. Through Huck Finn's journey down the Mississippi River with the runaway slave Jim, Twain was able to condemn many social issues of the pre-Civil War American South such as racism and slavery. The novel provided a realistic portrayal of life along the Mississippi River through its use of vernacular language and regional dialects. It also examined themes of racism and how Huck comes to see Jim as a fellow human despite being raised in a racist society, which was groundbreaking for its time.
1) Published in 1885, Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn received criticism for its use of racial slurs and depiction of the pre-Civil War South, though it went on to achieve great popularity and influence on modern American literature.
2) Told from the perspective of the uneducated Huck Finn, the story uses regional dialects to give readers a realistic sense of life in the South along the Mississippi River in the pre-Civil War era.
3) Through Huck's journey down the river helping the runaway slave Jim escape to freedom, the novel exposes and condemns racism and slavery, as Huck comes to see Jim as a fellow human despite what society has taught.
This document provides a multi-genre text set on the theme of loss of innocence and the harsh realities of adulthood. It includes contemporary classics like The Outsiders and To Kill a Mockingbird, non-fiction works like I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and I Am Malala, historical fiction like The Book Thief, graphic novels, and magazine articles on related topics such as child marriage and life in Syrian refugee camps. Each work is briefly annotated with publication details and a short description of the content and themes.
This document summarizes and analyzes William Faulkner's short story "A Rose for Emily". It discusses how the story represents the economic and cultural decline of the American South after the Civil War. The main character, Emily Grierson, symbolizes the decaying traditions of the aristocratic Southern family. As the last remaining symbol of these traditions, the townspeople place the burden of upholding their values upon her. However, Emily is unable to meet their expectations, leading to her isolation, madness, and eventual murder of her lover out of a refusal to let go of the past. The narrator reflects the biased view of the townspeople and their role in exacerbating Emily's mental deterioration through their demands.
This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Gamify it until you make it Improving Agile Development and Operations with ...Ben Linders
So many challenges, so little time. While we’re busy developing software and keeping it operational, we also need to sharpen the saw, but how? Gamification can be a way to look at how you’re doing and find out where to improve. It’s a great way to have everyone involved and get the best out of people.
In this presentation, Ben Linders will show how playing games with the DevOps coaching cards can help to explore your current development and deployment (DevOps) practices and decide as a team what to improve or experiment with.
The games that we play are based on an engagement model. Instead of imposing change, the games enable people to pull in ideas for change and apply those in a way that best suits their collective needs.
By playing games, you can learn from each other. Teams can use games, exercises, and coaching cards to discuss values, principles, and practices, and share their experiences and learnings.
Different game formats can be used to share experiences on DevOps principles and practices and explore how they can be applied effectively. This presentation provides an overview of playing formats and will inspire you to come up with your own formats.
This presentation by Professor Giuseppe Colangelo, Jean Monnet Professor of European Innovation Policy, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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The importance of sustainable and efficient computational practices in artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning has become increasingly critical. This webinar focuses on the intersection of sustainability and AI, highlighting the significance of energy-efficient deep learning, innovative randomization techniques in neural networks, the potential of reservoir computing, and the cutting-edge realm of neuromorphic computing. This webinar aims to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications and provide insights into how these innovative approaches can lead to more robust, efficient, and environmentally conscious AI systems.
Webinar Speaker: Prof. Claudio Gallicchio, Assistant Professor, University of Pisa
Claudio Gallicchio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science of the University of Pisa, Italy. His research involves merging concepts from Deep Learning, Dynamical Systems, and Randomized Neural Systems, and he has co-authored over 100 scientific publications on the subject. He is the founder of the IEEE CIS Task Force on Reservoir Computing, and the co-founder and chair of the IEEE Task Force on Randomization-based Neural Networks and Learning Systems. He is an associate editor of IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems (TNNLS).
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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This presentation by Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
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This presentation by Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor of Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam University, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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Why Psychological Safety Matters for Software Teams - ACE 2024 - Ben Linders.pdfBen Linders
Psychological safety in teams is important; team members must feel safe and able to communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver value. It’s also necessary to build long-lasting teams since things will happen and relationships will be strained.
But, how safe is a team? How can we determine if there are any factors that make the team unsafe or have an impact on the team’s culture?
In this mini-workshop, we’ll play games for psychological safety and team culture utilizing a deck of coaching cards, The Psychological Safety Cards. We will learn how to use gamification to gain a better understanding of what’s going on in teams. Individuals share what they have learned from working in teams, what has impacted the team’s safety and culture, and what has led to positive change.
Different game formats will be played in groups in parallel. Examples are an ice-breaker to get people talking about psychological safety, a constellation where people take positions about aspects of psychological safety in their team or organization, and collaborative card games where people work together to create an environment that fosters psychological safety.
3. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
8. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
13. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
18. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
23. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
28. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
33. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
38. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
43. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
48. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.
53. Marilynne Robinson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities
Medal, returns to the world of Gilead with Jack, the latest in one of the great
works of contemporary American fiction.Jack tells the story of John Ames
Boughton, the beloved, erratic, and grieved-over prodigal son of a Presbyterian
minister in Gilead, Iowa. In segregated St. Louis sometime after World War II,
Jack falls in love with Della Miles, an African American high school teacher who
is also the daughter of a preacher?discerning, generous, and independent. Their
fraught, beautiful romance is one of Robinson’s greatest achievements.The
Gilead novels are about the dilemmas and promise of American history?about
the ongoing legacy of the Civil War and the enduring impact of both racial
inequality and deep-rooted religious belief. They touch the deepest chords in
our national character and resonate with our deepest feelings.