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  Beyond Versailles - Sovereignty...

  Marcus M. Payk, Roberta Pergher

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  Ten essays analyzing the history and effects of the Paris Peace Conference following World War I. The settlement of Versailles was more than a failed peace. What was debated at the Paris Peace Conference of 1919–1920 hugely influenced how nations and empires, sovereignty, and the international order were understood after the Great War?and into the present. Beyond Versailles argues thatthis transformation of ideas was not the work of the treaty makers alone, but emerged in interaction with nationalist groups, anti-colonial movements, and regional elites who took up the rhetoric of Paris and made it their own. In shifting the spotlight from the palace of Versailles to the peripheries of Europe, Beyond Versailles turns to the treaties’ resonance on the ground and shows why the principles of the peace settlement meant different things in different locales. It was in places a long way from Paris?in Polish borderlands and in Portuguese colonies, in contested spaces like Silesia, Teschen, and Danzig, and in states emerging from imperial collapse like Austria, Egypt, and Iran?that notions of nation and sovereignty, legitimacy, and citizenship were negotiated and contested.“This is an excellent collected volume, well-conceived and very well written. . . . This is not at all a top-down history of the diffusion of ideas about national self-determination. Rather, it is an examination of the ways in which these ideas were taken up, re-fashioned, and reasserted at many levels to serve local and regional agendas, while at the same time influencing international debates about the meanings and possible implementations of self-determination.” —Pieter M. Judson, author of The Habsburg Empire: A New History

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  Art Practice and Philosophy of...

  James Hillman

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  James Hillman is the father of Archetypal Psychology. This rare program focuses on Art, Practice and Philosophy of Psychotherapy with James Hillman. 
  "We are going back to basics, bypassing as best we can the contemporary flood of therapeutic theories and techniques. Psychotherapy rests upon neither a couch, nor an armchair, nor a stack of texts—but on a simple three-legged stool. 
  First the skills that come from practical engagement with the psyche. Second, the art of soul-making and its parallel with other arts. Third, a supportive philosophy." 
  This in depth, weekend program recorded with James Hillman in rare form, captures the depth, soul and clarity of the brilliant psychotheorist. 
  This program is a must for the person that is into Jungian Psychology. It is also a rare opportunity to discover and introduce yourself to the timeless wisdom of one of the great thinkers in the modern times. Oh, and there is a lot of laughter along with the learning. Enjoy!

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  Farewell -- But Whenever --

  Thomas More

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  Librivox volunteers bring you seven readings of Farewell! – But Whenever – by Thomas Moore.  This is the fortnightly poetry project for October 12, 2014.

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  Story Play - Building Language...

  Mary Jo Huff

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  When a story comes to "The End" it does not have to be the end of the story. Instead, teachers can continue the learning with fun and playful activities and experiences. Story Play encourages teachers, librarians, child care professionals, and family members to become storytellers with ideas for expanding stories into meaningful learning experiences. Learn how to make simple storytelling props, including a Storytelling Tool Box, a Story Box, and a Story Wall, that adults and children can use to expand the pleasure of simple stories like "Jack Be Nimble" and longer stories like "Chicken Fun." With stories, poems, songs, chants, and fingerplays, as well as ideas for working with puppets and props, Story Play brings all the fun of storytelling into the classroom in new ways. These easy-to-follow ideas focus on literacy skills and are perfect for engaged, active learning. Storytelling is a powerful tool for adults who work with children, and the fun ideas and activities in Story Play are sure to light a fire in every child's imagination!

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  Shrinking Violets - The Secret...

  Joe Moran

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  The author of Armchair Nation and On Roads examines shyness in a“sparkling cultural history rang[ing]from Jane Austen to Silicon Valley” (The Guardian).   Shyness is a pervasive human trait: even most extroverts know what it is like to stand tongue-tied at the fringe of an unfamiliar group or flush with embarrassment at being the unwelcome center of attention. And yet the cultural history of shyness has remained largely unwritten—until now.   With incisiveness, passion, and humor, Joe Moran offers an eclectic and original exploration of what it means to be a “shrinking violet.” Along the way, he provides a collective biography of shyness through portraits of such shy individuals as Charles Darwin, Charles Schulz, Garrison Keillor, and Agatha Christie, among many others. In their stories often both heartbreaking and inspiring and through the myriad ways scientists and thinkers have tried to explain and “cure” shyness, Moran finds hope. To be shy, he decides, is not simply a burden; it is also a gift, a different way of seeing the world that can be both enriching and inspiring.   “Fantastic and involving . . . [A] feat of empathy. Every page radiates understanding; every paragraph, its (shy) author’s gentle wit.”—The Observer   “Whether you’re boldly outgoing or reticent and self-effacing, you’ll find something to inspire, inform, or surprise in this thoughtful, beautifully written, and vividly detailed cultural history.”—Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet

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  Mind Mapping: Improve Memory...

  Kam Knight

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  The #1 selling mind map book for 3 years in a row. 
  So, what is mind mapping? 
  Mind mapping is a thinking and learning tool that improves memory, concentration, communication, organization, creativity, and time management. 
  This book is the ultimate resource on the topic of mind maps describing in detail how to improve your skills in note-taking, research, brainstorming, writing (non-fiction & fiction), planning, goal setting, lists, groups, and more. 
  Also includes an in-depth discussion on mind mapping with children, helping children tap their brain's natural ability to think better, learn quicker, and remember more. 
  Each chapter provides detailed, step-by-step instructions and examples, with many chapters providing multiple examples. 
  In addition, you'll find over 50 mind map images, illustrations, and diagrams - more than any other book. Unlike images in other books, which are only 1 or 2 levels deep, many of the images in this book go 3 to 4 levels. 
  Most books and e-readers do a poor job of reproducing mind maps. That's why this book has a link under each image to see a larger, fuller, and more detailed version online. Seeing all the examples and illustrations is really the only way to understand the true power and flexibility of the tool. 
  In short, this the most comprehensive book on mind mapping, enhancing your skills in reading, writing, learning, note taking, brainstorming, planning, productivity, and so much more. 
  Give it a shot, it will change the way you interact with information, no matter how complex.

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