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West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge – A Book Review
Narrated by 105-year-old Woody Nickel in a VA center, West With Giraffes details his unforgettable journey with the giraffes that were secured by San Diego Zoo director Belle Benchley. A hurricane nearly killed the African giraffes while crossing the ocean, and after arriving in New York City, they are momentarily put in quarantine. Once that…
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Celebrating Banned Book Week: The Importance of Literary Freedom
In a world where knowledge and ideas are cherished, books stand as timeless beacons of enlightenment. They are the vessels that carry the wisdom of generations, the catalysts of change, and the mirrors reflecting the human condition. As we celebrate Banned Book Week, running from October 1st to October 7th, 2023, we are reminded of…
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Made to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath: A Book Review
In their book Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die, Chip and Dan Heath provide a framework for creating ideas that are “sticky”–memorable and persuasive. They argue that for an idea to stick, it must make the audience pay attention, understand and remember it, agree with or believe it, care about it,…
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