Author: Margie M. Garris
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496914929
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
A journey of disturbing events as seen through the eyes of a adult when she was a child.
The Visible, Invisible Beginnings. This Child’S Journey; a Series of Events
Author: Margie M. Garris
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496914929
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
A journey of disturbing events as seen through the eyes of a adult when she was a child.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1496914929
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 51
Book Description
A journey of disturbing events as seen through the eyes of a adult when she was a child.
Journey
Author: Aaron Becker
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 153622071X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a masterwork', Aaron Becker's stunning, wordless picture book debut about self-determination and unexpected friendship follows a little girl who draws a magic door on her bedroom wall. Through it she escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. Red marker pen in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon and a flying carpet which carry her on a spectacular journey ... who knows where? When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also guide her home and to happiness? In this exquisitely illustrated book, an ordinary child is launched on an extraordinary, magical journey towards her greatest and most rewarding adventure of all...
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 153622071X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a masterwork', Aaron Becker's stunning, wordless picture book debut about self-determination and unexpected friendship follows a little girl who draws a magic door on her bedroom wall. Through it she escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound. Red marker pen in hand, she creates a boat, a balloon and a flying carpet which carry her on a spectacular journey ... who knows where? When she is captured by a sinister emperor, only an act of tremendous courage and kindness can set her free. Can it also guide her home and to happiness? In this exquisitely illustrated book, an ordinary child is launched on an extraordinary, magical journey towards her greatest and most rewarding adventure of all...
Unlocking the Invisible Child
Author: Laura Mayer
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452541914
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Searching for the meaning of lifes experiences? Your soul purpose? Unlocking the Invisible Child: A Journey from Heartbreak to Bliss reveals the key to self-healing of body and mind, through the grace and gratitude of the heart and soul, via the all-knowing, compassionate invisible child within. In Unlocking the Invisible Child: A Journey from Heartbreak to Bliss, Laura Mayer shares her remarkable journey. It began with the discovery of a crippling and supposedly fatal disease at age fourteen. She chronicles the forty-year course of the disease, along with her multistage self-healing process, and suggests that anyone can take a similar journey to heal their own life. Mayer knows that all the medicine in the world could not have healed her, had she not gone deeper and unlocked the invisible child inside her. Over the past five years, Mayer has witnessed a total transformation in body, mind, and spirit. Aware that if she could mend her heart, her body would heal, she started to trust in the universe and listen to its messages. There are as many paths toward healing as there are individuals in need of healing. This means there is no formula, no sure-fire, cookie-cutter method that applies to everyone. Unlocking the Invisible Child is the amazing account of Laura Mayers remarkable journey. She reveals to us a truththat healing is and has always been the unique journey of the soul. Mayer writes from the heart. Her courageous account will inspire and encourage anyone who wants to be more than they are at present. Larry Dossey, M.D. author of The Power of Premonitions, Healing Words, and Reinventing Medicine
Publisher: BalboaPress
ISBN: 1452541914
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Searching for the meaning of lifes experiences? Your soul purpose? Unlocking the Invisible Child: A Journey from Heartbreak to Bliss reveals the key to self-healing of body and mind, through the grace and gratitude of the heart and soul, via the all-knowing, compassionate invisible child within. In Unlocking the Invisible Child: A Journey from Heartbreak to Bliss, Laura Mayer shares her remarkable journey. It began with the discovery of a crippling and supposedly fatal disease at age fourteen. She chronicles the forty-year course of the disease, along with her multistage self-healing process, and suggests that anyone can take a similar journey to heal their own life. Mayer knows that all the medicine in the world could not have healed her, had she not gone deeper and unlocked the invisible child inside her. Over the past five years, Mayer has witnessed a total transformation in body, mind, and spirit. Aware that if she could mend her heart, her body would heal, she started to trust in the universe and listen to its messages. There are as many paths toward healing as there are individuals in need of healing. This means there is no formula, no sure-fire, cookie-cutter method that applies to everyone. Unlocking the Invisible Child is the amazing account of Laura Mayers remarkable journey. She reveals to us a truththat healing is and has always been the unique journey of the soul. Mayer writes from the heart. Her courageous account will inspire and encourage anyone who wants to be more than they are at present. Larry Dossey, M.D. author of The Power of Premonitions, Healing Words, and Reinventing Medicine
Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309324882
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309324882
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 587
Book Description
Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
Journey Into the Invisible
Author: Christine Schlitt
Publisher: Sky Pony
ISBN: 9781620871164
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The world has many facets. Some are easily seen at first glance; others lie hidden, awaiting discovery. Journey into the Invisible gives children a brand-new way of looking at the world we live in, while making the information inside approachable and interesting for young readers. Discover how microscopes are made and what they are actually used for—then begin the exploration! You’ll discover fascinating facts and incredible (and sometimes gross!) images of plants, insects, rocks, water, and even the human body! Included are factoids and microscopic images of: • Human hair • Teeth • Mosquitoes • Tap water • Snow • Sand • Pollen • Leaves • Butterflies • And much more! Learn how the hairs of a nettle behave like tiny hypodermic syringes and that plain old house dust is actually teeming with fascinating microorganisms. With stunning photos and sidebars full of mind-boggling tidbits, this book is sure to appeal to children fascinated by science and the world around them. The perfect addition to any elementary school classroom!
Publisher: Sky Pony
ISBN: 9781620871164
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
The world has many facets. Some are easily seen at first glance; others lie hidden, awaiting discovery. Journey into the Invisible gives children a brand-new way of looking at the world we live in, while making the information inside approachable and interesting for young readers. Discover how microscopes are made and what they are actually used for—then begin the exploration! You’ll discover fascinating facts and incredible (and sometimes gross!) images of plants, insects, rocks, water, and even the human body! Included are factoids and microscopic images of: • Human hair • Teeth • Mosquitoes • Tap water • Snow • Sand • Pollen • Leaves • Butterflies • And much more! Learn how the hairs of a nettle behave like tiny hypodermic syringes and that plain old house dust is actually teeming with fascinating microorganisms. With stunning photos and sidebars full of mind-boggling tidbits, this book is sure to appeal to children fascinated by science and the world around them. The perfect addition to any elementary school classroom!
Invisible Child
Author: Andrea Elliott
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0812986962
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A “vivid and devastating” (The New York Times) portrait of an indomitable girl—from acclaimed journalist Andrea Elliott “From its first indelible pages to its rich and startling conclusion, Invisible Child had me, by turns, stricken, inspired, outraged, illuminated, in tears, and hungering for reimmersion in its Dickensian depths.”—Ayad Akhtar, author of Homeland Elegies ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Atlantic, The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Library Journal In Invisible Child, Pulitzer Prize winner Andrea Elliott follows eight dramatic years in the life of Dasani, a girl whose imagination is as soaring as the skyscrapers near her Brooklyn shelter. In this sweeping narrative, Elliott weaves the story of Dasani’s childhood with the history of her ancestors, tracing their passage from slavery to the Great Migration north. As Dasani comes of age, New York City’s homeless crisis has exploded, deepening the chasm between rich and poor. She must guide her siblings through a world riddled by hunger, violence, racism, drug addiction, and the threat of foster care. Out on the street, Dasani becomes a fierce fighter “to protect those who I love.” When she finally escapes city life to enroll in a boarding school, she faces an impossible question: What if leaving poverty means abandoning your family, and yourself? A work of luminous and riveting prose, Elliott’s Invisible Child reads like a page-turning novel. It is an astonishing story about the power of resilience, the importance of family and the cost of inequality—told through the crucible of one remarkable girl. Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize • Finalist for the Bernstein Award and the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0812986962
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 640
Book Description
PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A “vivid and devastating” (The New York Times) portrait of an indomitable girl—from acclaimed journalist Andrea Elliott “From its first indelible pages to its rich and startling conclusion, Invisible Child had me, by turns, stricken, inspired, outraged, illuminated, in tears, and hungering for reimmersion in its Dickensian depths.”—Ayad Akhtar, author of Homeland Elegies ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Atlantic, The New York Times Book Review, Time, NPR, Library Journal In Invisible Child, Pulitzer Prize winner Andrea Elliott follows eight dramatic years in the life of Dasani, a girl whose imagination is as soaring as the skyscrapers near her Brooklyn shelter. In this sweeping narrative, Elliott weaves the story of Dasani’s childhood with the history of her ancestors, tracing their passage from slavery to the Great Migration north. As Dasani comes of age, New York City’s homeless crisis has exploded, deepening the chasm between rich and poor. She must guide her siblings through a world riddled by hunger, violence, racism, drug addiction, and the threat of foster care. Out on the street, Dasani becomes a fierce fighter “to protect those who I love.” When she finally escapes city life to enroll in a boarding school, she faces an impossible question: What if leaving poverty means abandoning your family, and yourself? A work of luminous and riveting prose, Elliott’s Invisible Child reads like a page-turning novel. It is an astonishing story about the power of resilience, the importance of family and the cost of inequality—told through the crucible of one remarkable girl. Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize • Finalist for the Bernstein Award and the PEN/John Kenneth Galbraith Award
The History of the Holy Bible, Comprising the Most Remarkable Events in the Old and New Testaments, Interspersed with Moral and Instructive Reflections, Chiefly Taken from the Holy Fathers ...
Author: Joseph Reeve
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 616
Book Description
The Adventures of A Time-Traveling Kid
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998810607
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Summary of this story: In the quiet town of Springville, a boy named Max found a mysterious watch that could move through time in his grandmother's attic. He had no idea that this finding would lead to a series of exciting adventures that would change his life and the ls of those around him. Max found himself in different times and places when he wore the watch. He met dinosaurs, learned about old civilizations, and saw historical events. Along the way, he became close with Daisy, a friendly dinosaur, and Amira, a young traveler who loved adventures just as much as he did. As Max moved through time, he learned that the watch had a special feature that let him choose where he went. Every time he turned the dial, he and his friends were taken to a new and exciting time, which fed their hunger for information and adventure. Max's adventures weren't just about looking into the past; they also helped him learn important skills. He knew how important it was to keep history alive and value different cultures. He made sure that his presence did not change the way things went. Max got smarter and more responsible as he went through life. He realized that the time-traveling watch gave him both power and duty. Max told his family and friends about his amazing adventure when he got back to Springville. He set up a special exhibit to show items and pictures from his time-traveling adventures. Children and adults alike were enthralled by the show, which sparked a desire to learn and a sense of wonder in the community. Children in Springville were interested in history and science because of Max's stories. They read books and learned to appreciate the wonders of the past. Springville became a center for scientific study, preserving history, and cultural exchange because of Max's legacy. Max devoted his life to learning about history as he got older. He became a well-known researcher and historian. His travels through time had a big impact on his future, and he used what he had learned and seen to make important contributions to the field of preserving history. People all over the world were moved by Max's story, which reminded them of how important it is to be curious, make friends, and find out what one's own potential is. The Max Foundation kept its memory alive by giving children and adults scholarships, training programs, and other tools to help them on their own journeys of self-discovery. In the end, Max's story wasn't just about traveling through time. It was also about the power of imagination, the strength of friendship, and the fact that each person has a world of options inside them. It was a good lesson that everyone has the power to change their own lives and make a difference in the world. Story begins: Once upon a time, a little boy named Max lived in the quiet town of Springville, which was tucked between rolling hills and fragrant fields. The room was full of his ideas and wild thoughts. Max's bright blue eyes and curious heart were drawn to stories about brave acts and magical worlds. He read books at a worrisome rate, especially ones that took him to faraway places and told him what ancient treasures really meant. Every night when he went to bed, his mind was full of exciting trips he had yet to take. Max had a strong desire to go on his own trip, one in which he could see parts of the Earth that had never been seen before and learn the secrets of the universe. He didn't know that fate was working behind the scenes to make all of his deepest wishes come true. Max was having a normal day until he found an old book with a leather cover hidden in the darkest parts of his grandmother's attic. The book's yellowing pages and broken pictures held a lot of mysteries that needed to be answered. Max's eyes were drawn to a flash of light in the distance as he slowly turned the thin leaves. Between the worn-out paper, a faded picture of his grandfather standing proudly next to a strange pocket watch had been slid down. Max felt a rush of energy because he was interested in the picture and liked how pretty the watch was. He got a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach when he realized that this watch held the key to his amazing quest. Max's hands were shaking when he found the watch in the attic, where it had been hidden. The watch had stood the test of time, and now its metal case had beautiful carvings on it. In the meantime, the hands of the watch didn't move at all during a moment of endless waiting. Max felt a strange warmth rush through his fingers as he grabbed the watch. This made a connection between his whole being and the weird power of the watch. When Max was younger, he liked to go to his grandmother's attic when the sun was shining, and golden rays of light were coming in through the windows. He had always been curious about the secrets and treasures hidden in this interesting area, and today was no different. As he climbed the old wooden stairs, his heart was beating fast because he was looking forward to what he would find at the top. The attic looked like it was stuck in the past because it was full of old trunks, lost books, and treasures from a long time ago. Max's eyes darted from one corner to another as he looked for something to interest him and get his mind going. Then, as if he were being led by a force he didn't understand, his eyes were pulled to a small, old wooden box in a dusty corner of the room. As Max walked up to the box, he was very interested in what was inside. He carefully cleaned off the dust that had built up on its surface, showing the intricate carvings that had been cut into the wood. The box seemed to tell old stories over and over again and promise exciting new adventures. Max opened the lid carefully, and his hands were cold the whole time. When he looked down, he saw a treasure chest. A small watch with a fancy design was calling to him from inside a box with some old photos and scribbled notes. Max was attracted to it like a magnet, and he couldn't help but go toward it. It seemed like the watch had been waiting for Max all along because it had a mysterious air about it. Max was quickly drawn to the face of the watch, which was full of symbols and numbers. Each symbol's meaning was a secret, and it pointed to strange things that could happen or happen in the future. As he held the watch in his hands, he could feel a relaxing warmth coming from its smooth surface. Because of this, his heart rate went up and he got pretty excited. Max had a lot of questions running through his head. Who owned the watch before you? What exciting things had happened while it was there? The watch seemed to be the key to a universe that was bigger than anything he had ever imagined. It was a doorway to a world of wonder and magic that he had never imagined. Max could see beautiful engravings on the sides of the watch as he looked at it more closely. The engravings showed mythical monsters, celestial bodies, old signs and symbols of knowledge, and other things. It was like the watch itself was a map to all the amazing things in the universe, ready for a brave adventurer to solve its mysteries and figure out what they meant. Max felt more and more like he belonged to the watch as time went on. He felt like the watch had chosen him for a part that was much bigger than he could understand. He then put the watch on his wrist. A rush of energy went through his whole body, leaving him with a tingling feeling of eager expectation. Max didn't know that the watch he was wearing could change the way time went. It was a treasure from a long time ago, full of the mystery of old times. Max was asked to follow the symbols and numbers on its face to go back in time and find something really cool. These symbols and numbers were more than just decorations; they were the locations for a huge tapestry of time. Max's eyes lit up with joy and wonder as he looked at the time on the watch he had just put on his wrist. He had a feeling that nothing in his life would ever be the same again. There were journeys waiting for him, puzzles to solve, and stories to become a part of him. Max had no idea that he was about to go on a series of amazing journeys that would take him back in time to see the rise and fall of great societies, meet legendary people, and find hidden truths that would change the course of his life. As soon as Max put the lid back on the wooden box, people began to talk about dark and scary things in the attic. The watch had picked him to go on an adventure, and he was going to go. Max came down from the attic with a new sense of purpose, eager to take the first step into a world where time would be his playground and the watch would be his guide. At this point, Max and the magical watch began their trip, which would turn out to be a story of self-discovery, bravery, and the power of the human mind. Max would travel through time and see great societies rise and fall, meet legendary people, and bravely and persistently get through dangerous waters. Max's first trip, which was made possible by the watch, was to old Greece, a place full of stories and myths. He found himself in the middle of the Olympic Games, where he saw the start of a long-lasting tradition and stood next to some of the best athletes in the world. He was blown away by the beauty of the Parthenon, interested in the history of Athens, and enthralled by his conversations with the smart people who helped make the world what it is today. Max's understanding grew with each time jumped, and as he traveled through history, he grew to love the variety and depth of people's lives. Max loved the sights, sounds, and tastes of each time period, getting lost in the rich wave of human history. He went everywhere from the busy markets of ancient Rome to the great courts of the Chinese rulers. The watch became more than just a way to get around. It also became a way to learn. It gave Max the chance to see important events in history, like the signing of the Magna Carta and the first flight of the Wright brothers. These events did more than just catch his attention; they also made him feel like he had to protect what he had learned. As Max traveled through time, he met other people who, like him, were interested in finding new places and learning new things. In the past, when he was in Egypt, he met a young girl named Amina who had a strong connection to the pharaohs. They became inseparable because they worked together to figure out what the hieroglyphs meant and what the pyramids were hiding. Max didn't know his watch was different until a long time later. It could go through the clouds of time, letting the person holding it go to distant times in the distant past and distant times in the distant future. The watch was a doorway to a world that was so big it was hard to imagine. It lets the person who wore it spin through time and meet amazing animals and places. Max was very happy when he realized that he was about to go on a trip, which had been his dream for a long time. Springville, where he lived, had recently become mysterious and interesting. Max imagined himself standing at a crossroads in time, about to start his own amazing trip. His thoughts were full of the bubbling excitement of anticipation. Max would be taken to undiscovered places every time the watch went off. There, he would meet long-dead civilizations, monsters from stories, and wise sages who knew how to solve the secrets of the universe. He would fly through the air with monsters with wings, find lost towns, make friends with mermaids from the deep sea, and see nations rise and fall. When Max put the watch that could go back in time closer to his chest, he felt like he had a new task and was very excited. He could see into the past and the future with the watch, and it would also show him how brave and strong he was. With each new adventure, Max would learn something new about the meaning of his life. This would shape his personality and leave an imprint on time. Max didn't know that his story would be written down in Springville's history books or that his name would become part of legend. Max didn't think either of these. From then on, Max's life would be a never-ending story of bravery, discovery, and the unbreakable power of a young dreamer's heart. Max went on his big journey as a hero-to-be, ready to change the world and leave an indelible mark. Before going on his trip, he carefully put the watch that could go back in time in his pocket on what was going on in the world around him. Max took each step of his journey with a spirit of interest and a desire to learn about new things. The first time he went back in time, he found himself in the time of the ancient Egyptians. Max was fascinated by the huge pyramids and busy shops of a long-gone civilization. He made friends with scribes who taught him all about hieroglyphics. When he saw the beautiful Sphinx being built, he was filled with awe.
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998810607
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Summary of this story: In the quiet town of Springville, a boy named Max found a mysterious watch that could move through time in his grandmother's attic. He had no idea that this finding would lead to a series of exciting adventures that would change his life and the ls of those around him. Max found himself in different times and places when he wore the watch. He met dinosaurs, learned about old civilizations, and saw historical events. Along the way, he became close with Daisy, a friendly dinosaur, and Amira, a young traveler who loved adventures just as much as he did. As Max moved through time, he learned that the watch had a special feature that let him choose where he went. Every time he turned the dial, he and his friends were taken to a new and exciting time, which fed their hunger for information and adventure. Max's adventures weren't just about looking into the past; they also helped him learn important skills. He knew how important it was to keep history alive and value different cultures. He made sure that his presence did not change the way things went. Max got smarter and more responsible as he went through life. He realized that the time-traveling watch gave him both power and duty. Max told his family and friends about his amazing adventure when he got back to Springville. He set up a special exhibit to show items and pictures from his time-traveling adventures. Children and adults alike were enthralled by the show, which sparked a desire to learn and a sense of wonder in the community. Children in Springville were interested in history and science because of Max's stories. They read books and learned to appreciate the wonders of the past. Springville became a center for scientific study, preserving history, and cultural exchange because of Max's legacy. Max devoted his life to learning about history as he got older. He became a well-known researcher and historian. His travels through time had a big impact on his future, and he used what he had learned and seen to make important contributions to the field of preserving history. People all over the world were moved by Max's story, which reminded them of how important it is to be curious, make friends, and find out what one's own potential is. The Max Foundation kept its memory alive by giving children and adults scholarships, training programs, and other tools to help them on their own journeys of self-discovery. In the end, Max's story wasn't just about traveling through time. It was also about the power of imagination, the strength of friendship, and the fact that each person has a world of options inside them. It was a good lesson that everyone has the power to change their own lives and make a difference in the world. Story begins: Once upon a time, a little boy named Max lived in the quiet town of Springville, which was tucked between rolling hills and fragrant fields. The room was full of his ideas and wild thoughts. Max's bright blue eyes and curious heart were drawn to stories about brave acts and magical worlds. He read books at a worrisome rate, especially ones that took him to faraway places and told him what ancient treasures really meant. Every night when he went to bed, his mind was full of exciting trips he had yet to take. Max had a strong desire to go on his own trip, one in which he could see parts of the Earth that had never been seen before and learn the secrets of the universe. He didn't know that fate was working behind the scenes to make all of his deepest wishes come true. Max was having a normal day until he found an old book with a leather cover hidden in the darkest parts of his grandmother's attic. The book's yellowing pages and broken pictures held a lot of mysteries that needed to be answered. Max's eyes were drawn to a flash of light in the distance as he slowly turned the thin leaves. Between the worn-out paper, a faded picture of his grandfather standing proudly next to a strange pocket watch had been slid down. Max felt a rush of energy because he was interested in the picture and liked how pretty the watch was. He got a sinking feeling in the pit of his stomach when he realized that this watch held the key to his amazing quest. Max's hands were shaking when he found the watch in the attic, where it had been hidden. The watch had stood the test of time, and now its metal case had beautiful carvings on it. In the meantime, the hands of the watch didn't move at all during a moment of endless waiting. Max felt a strange warmth rush through his fingers as he grabbed the watch. This made a connection between his whole being and the weird power of the watch. When Max was younger, he liked to go to his grandmother's attic when the sun was shining, and golden rays of light were coming in through the windows. He had always been curious about the secrets and treasures hidden in this interesting area, and today was no different. As he climbed the old wooden stairs, his heart was beating fast because he was looking forward to what he would find at the top. The attic looked like it was stuck in the past because it was full of old trunks, lost books, and treasures from a long time ago. Max's eyes darted from one corner to another as he looked for something to interest him and get his mind going. Then, as if he were being led by a force he didn't understand, his eyes were pulled to a small, old wooden box in a dusty corner of the room. As Max walked up to the box, he was very interested in what was inside. He carefully cleaned off the dust that had built up on its surface, showing the intricate carvings that had been cut into the wood. The box seemed to tell old stories over and over again and promise exciting new adventures. Max opened the lid carefully, and his hands were cold the whole time. When he looked down, he saw a treasure chest. A small watch with a fancy design was calling to him from inside a box with some old photos and scribbled notes. Max was attracted to it like a magnet, and he couldn't help but go toward it. It seemed like the watch had been waiting for Max all along because it had a mysterious air about it. Max was quickly drawn to the face of the watch, which was full of symbols and numbers. Each symbol's meaning was a secret, and it pointed to strange things that could happen or happen in the future. As he held the watch in his hands, he could feel a relaxing warmth coming from its smooth surface. Because of this, his heart rate went up and he got pretty excited. Max had a lot of questions running through his head. Who owned the watch before you? What exciting things had happened while it was there? The watch seemed to be the key to a universe that was bigger than anything he had ever imagined. It was a doorway to a world of wonder and magic that he had never imagined. Max could see beautiful engravings on the sides of the watch as he looked at it more closely. The engravings showed mythical monsters, celestial bodies, old signs and symbols of knowledge, and other things. It was like the watch itself was a map to all the amazing things in the universe, ready for a brave adventurer to solve its mysteries and figure out what they meant. Max felt more and more like he belonged to the watch as time went on. He felt like the watch had chosen him for a part that was much bigger than he could understand. He then put the watch on his wrist. A rush of energy went through his whole body, leaving him with a tingling feeling of eager expectation. Max didn't know that the watch he was wearing could change the way time went. It was a treasure from a long time ago, full of the mystery of old times. Max was asked to follow the symbols and numbers on its face to go back in time and find something really cool. These symbols and numbers were more than just decorations; they were the locations for a huge tapestry of time. Max's eyes lit up with joy and wonder as he looked at the time on the watch he had just put on his wrist. He had a feeling that nothing in his life would ever be the same again. There were journeys waiting for him, puzzles to solve, and stories to become a part of him. Max had no idea that he was about to go on a series of amazing journeys that would take him back in time to see the rise and fall of great societies, meet legendary people, and find hidden truths that would change the course of his life. As soon as Max put the lid back on the wooden box, people began to talk about dark and scary things in the attic. The watch had picked him to go on an adventure, and he was going to go. Max came down from the attic with a new sense of purpose, eager to take the first step into a world where time would be his playground and the watch would be his guide. At this point, Max and the magical watch began their trip, which would turn out to be a story of self-discovery, bravery, and the power of the human mind. Max would travel through time and see great societies rise and fall, meet legendary people, and bravely and persistently get through dangerous waters. Max's first trip, which was made possible by the watch, was to old Greece, a place full of stories and myths. He found himself in the middle of the Olympic Games, where he saw the start of a long-lasting tradition and stood next to some of the best athletes in the world. He was blown away by the beauty of the Parthenon, interested in the history of Athens, and enthralled by his conversations with the smart people who helped make the world what it is today. Max's understanding grew with each time jumped, and as he traveled through history, he grew to love the variety and depth of people's lives. Max loved the sights, sounds, and tastes of each time period, getting lost in the rich wave of human history. He went everywhere from the busy markets of ancient Rome to the great courts of the Chinese rulers. The watch became more than just a way to get around. It also became a way to learn. It gave Max the chance to see important events in history, like the signing of the Magna Carta and the first flight of the Wright brothers. These events did more than just catch his attention; they also made him feel like he had to protect what he had learned. As Max traveled through time, he met other people who, like him, were interested in finding new places and learning new things. In the past, when he was in Egypt, he met a young girl named Amina who had a strong connection to the pharaohs. They became inseparable because they worked together to figure out what the hieroglyphs meant and what the pyramids were hiding. Max didn't know his watch was different until a long time later. It could go through the clouds of time, letting the person holding it go to distant times in the distant past and distant times in the distant future. The watch was a doorway to a world that was so big it was hard to imagine. It lets the person who wore it spin through time and meet amazing animals and places. Max was very happy when he realized that he was about to go on a trip, which had been his dream for a long time. Springville, where he lived, had recently become mysterious and interesting. Max imagined himself standing at a crossroads in time, about to start his own amazing trip. His thoughts were full of the bubbling excitement of anticipation. Max would be taken to undiscovered places every time the watch went off. There, he would meet long-dead civilizations, monsters from stories, and wise sages who knew how to solve the secrets of the universe. He would fly through the air with monsters with wings, find lost towns, make friends with mermaids from the deep sea, and see nations rise and fall. When Max put the watch that could go back in time closer to his chest, he felt like he had a new task and was very excited. He could see into the past and the future with the watch, and it would also show him how brave and strong he was. With each new adventure, Max would learn something new about the meaning of his life. This would shape his personality and leave an imprint on time. Max didn't know that his story would be written down in Springville's history books or that his name would become part of legend. Max didn't think either of these. From then on, Max's life would be a never-ending story of bravery, discovery, and the unbreakable power of a young dreamer's heart. Max went on his big journey as a hero-to-be, ready to change the world and leave an indelible mark. Before going on his trip, he carefully put the watch that could go back in time in his pocket on what was going on in the world around him. Max took each step of his journey with a spirit of interest and a desire to learn about new things. The first time he went back in time, he found himself in the time of the ancient Egyptians. Max was fascinated by the huge pyramids and busy shops of a long-gone civilization. He made friends with scribes who taught him all about hieroglyphics. When he saw the beautiful Sphinx being built, he was filled with awe.
Making the Invisible Visible
Author: Natoinal Space Administration
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979381208
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This publication, "Making the Invisible Visible: A History of the Spitzer Infrared Telescope Facility (1971-2003)," makes visible the invisible forces that influenced the design of Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF's) innovative technology. The lessons learned by the project team over the course of building SIRTF, now better known as the Spitzer Space Telescope, are about managing innovation over time and in the face of uncertainty. These are universal lessons, applicable to any project whose stakeholders control the necessary resources. SIRTF's stakeholders focused on a variety of issues: technical, scientific, political, and economic, as well as organizational needs and goals. What made SIRTF's evolution particularly difficult was that the stakeholders changed over time-in their composition, goals, and influence.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781979381208
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This publication, "Making the Invisible Visible: A History of the Spitzer Infrared Telescope Facility (1971-2003)," makes visible the invisible forces that influenced the design of Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF's) innovative technology. The lessons learned by the project team over the course of building SIRTF, now better known as the Spitzer Space Telescope, are about managing innovation over time and in the face of uncertainty. These are universal lessons, applicable to any project whose stakeholders control the necessary resources. SIRTF's stakeholders focused on a variety of issues: technical, scientific, political, and economic, as well as organizational needs and goals. What made SIRTF's evolution particularly difficult was that the stakeholders changed over time-in their composition, goals, and influence.
The Invisible Line
Author: Daniel J. Sharfstein
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101475803
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
"The Invisible Line" shines light on one of the most important, but too often hidden, aspects of American history and culture. Sharfstein's narrative of three families negotiating America's punishing racial terrain is a must read for all who are interested in the construction of race in the United States." --Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Hemingses of Monticello In America, race is a riddle. The stories we tell about our past have calcified into the fiction that we are neatly divided into black or white. It is only with the widespread availability of DNA testing and the boom in genealogical research that the frequency with which individuals and entire families crossed the color line has become clear. In this sweeping history, Daniel J. Sharfstein unravels the stories of three families who represent the complexity of race in America and force us to rethink our basic assumptions about who we are. The Gibsons were wealthy landowners in the South Carolina backcountry who became white in the 1760s, ascending to the heights of the Southern elite and ultimately to the U.S. Senate. The Spencers were hardscrabble farmers in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, joining an isolated Appalachian community in the 1840s and for the better part of a century hovering on the line between white and black. The Walls were fixtures of the rising black middle class in post-Civil War Washington, D.C., only to give up everything they had fought for to become white at the dawn of the twentieth century. Together, their interwoven and intersecting stories uncover a forgotten America in which the rules of race were something to be believed but not necessarily obeyed. Defining their identities first as people of color and later as whites, these families provide a lens for understanding how people thought about and experienced race and how these ideas and experiences evolved-how the very meaning of black and white changed-over time. Cutting through centuries of myth, amnesia, and poisonous racial politics, The Invisible Line will change the way we talk about race, racism, and civil rights.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101475803
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 455
Book Description
"The Invisible Line" shines light on one of the most important, but too often hidden, aspects of American history and culture. Sharfstein's narrative of three families negotiating America's punishing racial terrain is a must read for all who are interested in the construction of race in the United States." --Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Hemingses of Monticello In America, race is a riddle. The stories we tell about our past have calcified into the fiction that we are neatly divided into black or white. It is only with the widespread availability of DNA testing and the boom in genealogical research that the frequency with which individuals and entire families crossed the color line has become clear. In this sweeping history, Daniel J. Sharfstein unravels the stories of three families who represent the complexity of race in America and force us to rethink our basic assumptions about who we are. The Gibsons were wealthy landowners in the South Carolina backcountry who became white in the 1760s, ascending to the heights of the Southern elite and ultimately to the U.S. Senate. The Spencers were hardscrabble farmers in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, joining an isolated Appalachian community in the 1840s and for the better part of a century hovering on the line between white and black. The Walls were fixtures of the rising black middle class in post-Civil War Washington, D.C., only to give up everything they had fought for to become white at the dawn of the twentieth century. Together, their interwoven and intersecting stories uncover a forgotten America in which the rules of race were something to be believed but not necessarily obeyed. Defining their identities first as people of color and later as whites, these families provide a lens for understanding how people thought about and experienced race and how these ideas and experiences evolved-how the very meaning of black and white changed-over time. Cutting through centuries of myth, amnesia, and poisonous racial politics, The Invisible Line will change the way we talk about race, racism, and civil rights.