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When schools ban books, they are stealing a child's right to learn.That was the premise of Michael McLamb's comments to the Catawba County Schools Board of Education this week.Earlier this year, a grandparent named Michelle…

The only best-selling independent books chart published and available in New Zealand is the Top 10 list recorded each week at Unity Books stores in High St, Auckland and Willis St, Wellington. AUCKLAND 1 Becoming Pakehā by John Bluck…

Here are my ten reading recommendations, from Augustine's “Confessions” to Shakespeare's Sonnets, including Eliot's “Four Quartets”. 1. The Bible. This is one of the first books I read (not cover to cover, at first, of course), and the…

A parent of a non-binary student says the ban sends a message that students are not welcome. KELLER, Texas — More than 70 people spoke for nearly three hours at Monday's Keller ISD board meeting to discuss the place of…

The Keller School Board is set to consider a policy banning library books at all grade levels that includes discussion of gender fluidity.The proposal drew large crowds when Keller administrators met Monday night, setting the stage for a…

One thing you don't do is blame an old man for his position or his place.It makes you look like a baloney, like you might be jealous of its stately pleasure dome with the hammered copper roof in Malibu. And the pupil-eyed one doesn't…

Here they are – the ten must-have new car books that should be at the top of every tanker's wish list this year. Restomods Belgian power couple Bart Lennaerts and Lies de Mol of WAFT have done it again and released another coffee table…

Oprah Daily Like the Grinch, our hearts seem to swell three sizes as we reunite with our loved ones throughout the holidays, enjoying gingerbread and hot chocolate while…

This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by GAP reports and reproduced with permission. There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a…

A voting committee yes passed over $12,000 to drum up support for the library, with nifty fliers and a Grand Rapids PR firm coordinating a text message campaign.Still, the mileage vote lost hands down on Tuesday and three library board…

While I was reading Andrew Perriman's book In the form of a god on ancient Christology (coming from Cascade and available for pre-order from the publisher and on Amazon), and his excellent and insightful treatment of Philippians…

On Sunday, November 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., join Bethel's Byrd's Books for its annual fall book and baking event, this year a fun afternoon with best-selling author Rose Levy Beranbaum as…

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - More than 20 books from the Thomas County Public Library have been challenged and submitted for circulation review.Some of these books are in the teen and young adult sections.Books like "The Other Boy" and "The…

November is a special month in the United States. At the beginning of the month, elections often dominate the news and at the end of the month, we focus on perhaps our most celebrated holiday, Thanksgiving.In a way, these…

There's something so delicious and comforting about picture books. Adults should probably read them more…

Chen Lijun was arrested in August. His wife reports that he is still in prison and his family is living in desperate conditions.by Lei ShihongNight view of Luoyang, Henan, with some of the local government buildings. Credits.Last week, a…

For now, the books remain. Greenville County Council, in a procedural vote, declined to tell the Greenville County Library to remove books dealing with LGBTQ topics from the children's sections of its 12 sites. The board voted 3-9…

Stuck in a reading rut? The Book Case podcast is ready to help.The weekly series advocates for literature outside of your usual genre. Wander the aisles of your local bookstore with Kate and Charlie Gibson and meet fascinating characters…

Books with explicit sexual material should prevail over parents' efforts to remove them from school libraries, according to a website that fights what it calls "censorship" of books. BookRiot, which describes itself as "North America's…

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Author Adrianne "AC" Babbitt believes that "when you understand and apply God's Word in your life, you and your family can prosper."Originally from Boone, she and her family currently reside in Bloomer, Wisconsin.“I've always wanted to be a…

The last few decades have seen a big change in the field of audio post-production and sound design. Dialogue Editing for Motion Pictures: A Guide to the Unseen Art Author: John PurcellCreate professional dialogue tracks with insights from…

Halloween fast approaching, which means the days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker and the air outside is particularly chilly. And if deceive or treat isn't your thing, what better way to honor the spookiest - and…

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviewsSign up for our free IndyArts newsletter Barbara Kingsolver, author of the cult book The Poisonwood Bible, is back with her take on a classic…Fiction1.…

Expanding Battlefield BookRe: "Battle over book bans spills over into public libraries - Removal attempts set to hit record high this year," the news reported Wednesday.Giving clerics of a religion to which I do not belong the power to…

Heat waves, droughts, forest fires and floods. The summer of 2022 is sure to be remembered for countless extreme weather events that caused destruction, claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions around the…

Do you know that God can speak to us through the beauty of his creation? There is not an audible voice, nor…

Faith-based publishers are seeing a demand for guidance, encouragement and celebration at every stage of family life, from dating to marriage, from baby cooing to struggling with a teenager that gives a whole new meaning to fiery. As…

It's late October already, and carefully curated fall images are splashing across social media: hot coffee, cozy sweaters and twinkling fairy lights. But it's also time to get into good old Halloween spooky mode…

A visually impaired lawyer from Madurai filed a PIL plea asking the state to release Braille version of Thirukkural in Tamil and English A visually impaired lawyer from Madurai filed a PIL plea asking the state to release Braille…

Republic File Photo The Bartholomew County Public Library is located at 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Several hundred people showed up at a Bartholomew County Public Library meeting Monday to continue their contribution to an attempt to…

The Escambia County Public Schools The school board held a series of workshops last week in preparation for Tuesday's monthly meeting.Amid ongoing controversy over where to draw the line book restrictionsone school board member suggested…

Holy Bible comprising the Old and New Testaments of 1775.Historical books have been removed from the Old Upper Church building in the city for safekeeping.It marks another poignant chapter for church members as they removed items from the!-->…

We're in the midst of fall book release season, my friends, and the hits are falling like leaves. I picked up a few for you today. Let's go.1. "Newsroom Confidential: Lessons (and Worries) from an Ink-Stained Life", by Margaret…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the country's first MBBS curriculum in Hindi for students on October 16 as part of Madhya Pradesh government's initiative to teach the subjects of education higher in Hindi under the 'Ease of…

This is an original list. I'm sitting here with old tattered books, a few new ones, and my Kindle, and I love them all; and offer ten that I read in the years after my retirement from full-time teaching. Each gave me joy, and each…

Last week, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York opened a sensational new exhibition, The Tudors: Art and Majesty in Renaissance England. Spanning from the seizure of the throne by King Henry VII in 1485 to the death of his…

FOR THE BIG ACCOUNT The following new books are available at the Corporate Public Library:Jeff Abbot, The traitor's dreamfiction;Shannon Bremen, The Women of the…

Looking for something good to read? USA TODAY Barbara VanDenburgh scour the shelves for this week's hottest new book releases. All books go on sale Tuesday, unless otherwise noted.For more new must-read book recommendations, check out our…

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Austin, TX, 22 hours ago — The Decatur Public Library in Wise County decided to keep graphic books with explicit images and content, some even encouraging children to watch pornography. Two community members and concerned…

The weight of blood by Tiffany D. Jackson; Katherine Tegen Books, 406 pages ($18.99) Ages 14 and up.Acclaimed author Tiffany D. Jackson delivers a brilliant reimagining of Stephen King's 'Carrie' against the harsh 21st…

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There has been a significant increase in the sale of religious press over the past year Association of American Publishers. In 2021, the religious press category grew by 21.9%, earning $1.42 billion. An increase of this magnitude is the…

Over the past 10 years, I've had four novels published, and while reviews were mostly decent, sales were just south of lackluster. This recently inspired my agent to suggest I write a blockbuster to save my career. She was not facetious.…

Argentina's Jorge Luis Borges in the best 100-pound position ever. Six books by Latin American authors make up the ranking Spanish media produced by ABC The 100 Best Books in World LiteratureArgentina Jorge Luis Borges You Domingo Faustino…

VALRICO, Fla. — A private religious school in Florida told parents that LGBTQ children "will be asked to leave school immediately" and called gay people "sinners" in a June email. In the June 6 email obtained by BNC NewsGrace Christian…

ST. LOUIS — The 97 books banned from St. Louis schools this fall cover topics including anatomy, photography and the Holocaust. There are books that are also popular TV series, including "Game of Thrones", "The Handmaid's…

In the world, Harper Lee was aloof to the point of being unknowable, an obsessively private person who spent most of her life avoiding the public gaze despite writing one of the best-selling books of all time, "To Kill a Mockingbird". For…

As my parents were walking down a street in China, a man slipped up next to my mother and asked if they had a Bible. In accented English, he explained that some Americans brought Bibles to distribute in this communist country. My…

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The legend of the Sibylline Books tells us that in an ancient city, a woman offered to sell her citizens 12 books containing all the knowledge and wisdom of the world, for a high price. They refused, thinking her request was ridiculous, so…

Bow. Sonny Echono, Executive Secretary of TETfund To be better equipped for the tests that the years in school will bring, read a textbook. To prepare yourself for the trials that life has in store for you, read a book. The…

Only Texas banned books more frequently than Florida public schools, according to a national free speech organization that credited two new state laws with a slight increase in verboten books. PEN America counted 566 book bans in Florida…

At least five books are specifically named, including It was the night before pride, My shadow is purple, The Rainbow Parade, I am not a girland My Way: Celebrating Gender. Additionally, the resolution noted the party's stance to…

The past few years have seen a rise in celebrity book clubs, with everyone from Kaia Gerber to Reese Witherspoon regularly assigning and discussing their fiction and non-fiction picks. You can rest assured that Kanye "Ye" West won't follow…

The Index of Forbidden Books: Four Centuries of Struggle Over Word and Image for the Greater Glory of GodRobin VoseReactionp. 352£25In a classic paradox of bureaucracy, the Banned Books Index only really took off when its original task!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Books Go Once, Twice, and… The Library Will Hold a Fall Book Sale Posted 6:08 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022 !-->…

Like the story of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power progresses week by week, audiences get to witness Elrond's wildly popular formative years in the Second Age of Middle-earth. Directed by Robert Aramayo, he plays a younger…

Professors at the College of Theology have produced two new volumes on the Christian worldview. (Photo by Ralph Freso) "We said, 'We're going to ask really fundamental questions about how people think and how they live. Who are we?…

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MIDDLEBURG - The path to inspiration can often be as winding as the journey of a lifetime. For one local…

TEXAS — As the new school year begins in Texas, the debate over which books are appropriate for the classroom continues. Several school districts in Texas have recently come to national attention for removing certain books, including the…

Meadville, PA (PRWEB) September 09, 2022 "The…

Thirty-three people want to be Ward General Councilor for Palmerston North this election. Photo / ManawatuNZ.co.nzThese are summaries of filmed interviews with candidates for Palmerston North City Council conducted by Local Focus.Rachel…

06 September 2022 david adams Compiled by Susan Hill Dangerous Faith: 50 Powerful Believers Who Changed the World Thomas Nelson, Nashville, Tennessee, USAISBN-13: 978-1400232871 “Dangerous faith makes for interesting…

“Mutual aid” as a category can sometimes be derided by great literary minds. And it's true - as a category, there really is a lot of clutter to navigate. But that doesn't change the fact that people are always trying to find personal help…

Humans are capable of much more than they first realize. In the face of great adversity, people have shown time and time again that they have the determination and courage to do whatever it takes to survive. Reading real and fictional…

Two penguins at the Central Park Zoo raising a chick. A child raised by two moms or two dads. A red pencil…

This could make a great final chapter of a book: A doomed library is…

SEQUIM — The Counter Dance will be celebrated on Friday as one of many special events at Sequim's first Friday Art Walk. The Upper Room Hall at 138 W. Washington St. will host an evening of counter dancing open to all ages with a…

August 31, 2022 david adams Jonathan K. Dodson The Steadfast Pastor: Leading the Church with Grace in Times of Division The Good Book Company, USA, 2022ISBN-13: 978-1784987657 "Frank and even, at times, perhaps…

From legal laughs and history to advice on winning arguments and understanding the city Do you feel ready to start the LLB, SQE or PGDL? While law school looms large for many, legal cheek shares legal-related literary classics and helpful…

The district, however, said others may never return.August 29, 2022Updated: August 29, 2022 6:34 p.m. Keller ISD has returned two disputed books to its school libraries after removing!-->…

When you've written a successful business book, a magnum opus titled '50 BOARD LEADERS IN NIGERIA—Lessons in Corporate Governance and Strategy', and a great business leader, a captain of industry like Aliko Dangote writes you a special…

Top 10 oldest books in the world: The benefits of reading are countless. Since writing is a crucial component of all languages ​​and a crucial skill that everyone needs to master, this should go without saying. Writing is primarily…

Bacon has been around for centuries and is loved by foodies and gourmands Bacon has been around for centuries and is loved by foodies and gourmands Two famous cooking show hosts were discussing ways to cook bacon, and the world was…

The claim: Image shows a list of books banned from schools and libraries in FloridaIn July, a new Florida law has gone into effect which allows parents to raise concerns about books taught in schools and ask local districts to ban…

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The stage at Caffe Lena has long been a home for musicians, storytellers and poets looking to share new work and ideas. Starting this week, the cafe will also house a library of banned books. In its courtyard, the place…

David CL Bauer, EditorAugust 22, 2022 A Jacksonville group that since the mid-1970s has been bringing people together for non-denominational Bible study will!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…

Keller ISD has released 41 books, including the Bible and an adaptation of "The Diary of Anne Frank". FORT WORTH, Texas — Some Texas public school libraries are now on the front lines in the ongoing culture wars.…

Keller ISD orders controversial books removed for review The district says campus staff and librarians should review books that were challenged last year to determine if they meet the requirements of the district's new policy. KELER, TX -…

Diary of Anne Frank: the graphic adaptation is one of over 40 books challenged in the Keller Independent…

Students in the Keller Independent School District outside of Fort Worth, Texas returned to school on Wednesday. But instead of focusing on their return, much of the attention was focused on an…

As the Polk County School Board wrapped up its meeting Tuesday night, Vice Chair Lisa Miller and Superintendent Frederick Heid sought to set the record straight on what they called misinformation about 16 library books that had…

Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers informed about Texas' most essential news. Ahead of the first day of school, the Keller Independent School District is removing all books that were…

A new law will allow the examination of school materials and books for sexually explicit illustrations. https://www.kttn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/mo7LibraryExplicit.mp3 On August 28, a new law will take effect making it a!-->>-->…

© Torlief Knaphus' sculpture of the angel Moroni stands atop the Hill Cumorah(LDS Media Library) I've had a very, very long day, and it's late, and I'm tired. (By the way, I still haven't fully overcome jet lag.) So I think…

Content of the article I recently read a book called The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken in which he explained how to become wise in a busy, noisy and increasingly digital world where we are bombarded with an overload of information and…

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and works by Shakespeare and Chaucer received alerts at 10 institutions - including three from the elite Russell Group.Others include novels by Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Agatha Christie to ensure…

In his latest book, historian and Egyptologist Sherif Shaaban PhD tackled one of the most interesting characters in ancient Egyptian history, Akhenaten, or Amenheteb IV. The title "The Lost Prophet Akhenaten" gives the impression that…

Costumers are an integral part of any theater. While the audience can see a beautiful costume on stage, behind the scenes there is a lot of detail and work in the preparation of each costume design. Costume designers shine through their…

When my daughter changed schools at age 9, she was a bit apprehensive - she had attended a small Steiner Waldorf school since she was a child and public school seemed intimidating. But she came home after her first day raving about her new…

Berkshire residents wishing to establish their ancestry's credit with the former Lee Company of Foote &…

The Texas State Board of Education is considering dropping uses of BC and AD in textbooks and replacing them with a non-religious dating system in a proposed new statewide social studies curriculum. The change, which would…

Back to school can be a special time for families. As our youngest children transition from year to year, we certainly want to encourage them in their God-given purpose, inspire them to succeed, and comfort them…

The modern country music Christmas crooner is already making his holiday plans for 2022. Brett Eldredge announced on Monday (August 1) that he will be kicking off this year's holiday season with three Shine The live tour stops in…

"One thing we all know from experience is that when you control the price of something, you end up getting…

Mind-Body-Spirit publishers mix the deck of tarot cards, offering various authors and a myriad of perspectives ranging from contemplative Christian cards with Bible verses to LGBTQ author card guides. Many draw inspiration from Pamela…

You don't have to be an avid reader or comic book collector or vinyl buyer to appreciate the business acumen and perseverance behind Half Price Books, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary.Why is this important: The Dallas-based…

Republican Senator Tim Scott's life story, a new book by Tony and Lauren Dungy and other titles will be released from religion and spirituality publishers in August.nonfiction1st of AugustShame and the Gospel: Transforming Our View of…

It took several years, but I just finished reading Kremlin Rising: Vladimir Putin's Russia and the End of Revolution and I'm pretty proud of myself. Since I started reading the book - which was excellent, by the way, and which underlined…

Science fiction and fantasy offer a rich heritage of great books - but this abundant pile of reading material can also be daunting. So sometimes it's easier to pretend. We asked some of our favorite writers, and they told us the 10…

Monday, July 25, 2022, 6:02 a.m.Press release: Whitcoull TikTok's influential #BookTok site has provided major New Zealand book retailer Whitcoulls with a whopping 49% more votes from…

New York, New York - (Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2022) - Author Timothy Brown continues to redefine the Christian thriller genre with his harrowing social thriller, Matt's revelation. Showcasing a complex world order and a nefarious plan…

If you're looking for rare manuscripts and historical books, you'd expect to find them in places like The British Museum Where the Library of Congress. But small libraries around the world often hold a variety of these treasures scattered…

I'll be quitting politics this week as the signing of a petition for a teacher base salary increase and all kinds of heat and madness rage in Little Rock.A reader asked me if I had read any good books and recently suggested a list of…

For the editor: Recently, books made available to the public at the Sanibel Public Library were attacked. In particular, these are books that deal with gender identity…

Greenwood Cemetery is generally a place of comfort and grief for the deceased. But on a Sunday in May, it was a scene of reverence and devotion to the tattered old holy books waiting to be buried. Milwaukee Jewish…

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"There's this whole huge world that opens up when you open one of these books," says Dr. Gudrun Warren. Since 2003 she has been Librarian and Curator of Norwich Cathedral Library and has over 30,000 books in her care. There are…

Image: ABC / Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples / David Hellman and Tevis ThompsonI don't know much about wine, but I like to pretend, and I bet I'm not alone. Who else here—of drinking age, that is—has bought a red wine to go with dinner,…

Katie FarisIt Will Suffice: How God Takes You By The Hand During Your Toughest DaysThe Good Book Company, USA, 2022ISBN-13: 978-1784987503 What does it mean to live as a Christian when the life you know, the plans you have for the…

Rare works of artFront edge painting on Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (Lord Byron, 1812-1818). Photo: WikipediaJdo you think you know a lot about books? Me too. I have been a book lover all my life, coming from a family of readers and…

July 9—Christopher Moore is an acquired taste.He writes irreverent, sarcastic, politically incorrect and funny novels."Fool" inspired a series of Moore books based on Shakespeare's "King Lear" jester.Moore now has another set of characters…

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Someone gave Margaret Atwood a flamethrower. The grey-haired author has become the patron saint of a certain type of dystopian apocalypticism. No protest is complete these days without at least a few women in…

I leaf through a book my wife, Karen, gave me for my birthday: “Taste — My Life Through Food” — by Stanley Tucci. It's about his life and his love affair with food, among other things.You may know Tucci from his work on stage and screen…