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Leah O

Leah O

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I am a high school English teacher. This profile describes books I've read and SSR books that I have in my classroom for students to check out.
  • Hanover, PA, USA
  • member since November 3, 2009

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  • Toshia B

    Toshia B says

    What did you think of Wither?

    posted 6 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Mr Manimala

    Mr Manimala says

    DEMOCRATIC EDGE

    Importance of Freedom and the Power of Knowledge

    Joseph Manimala, September 8,1996
    Pala – 686 575

    Nowadays many people, even free world intellectuals under value democracy. Totalitarian control over citizenry is recommended as the reasonable way to progress. But totalitarian countries’ super growth rates are a myth (20% GDP growth add about 7 billion dollars to Singapore economy. But only a modest 5% growth adds 50 billion dollars to Indian economy. America, world’s largest economy has only about 3% GDP growth. World’s richest country grouping, G-7, hasn’t a single nondemocratic member. Among 25 developed countries there are only 2 non democracies. Authoritarian Singapore pales before democratic Japan.
    Whenever restrictions imposed on a society, its efficiency and vigor declined. In fifteenth century liberal Protestant countries surpassed restrictive Catholic countries in scientific achievements. The Story of Mankind - Hendrik Willern Van Loon.
    However strong they became, oppressive regime always collapsed. Inquisition Spain, Nazi Germany, Communist USSR. Resource rich USSR stagnated under totalitarian rule. But with scarce resources free Japan became an economic miracle.
    The Swiss are praised for their clock work precision and meticulous efficiency. In liberal Sweden women enjoy highest status in the world. France outperforms almost all countries in fashion, culture and new technologies. America is world’s foremost foreign investment destination. Investors prefer it over Japan and Germany. Neither Japan nor Germany has the ultimate investment haven credential; the capability and willingness to use military power for protecting economy and investments.
    But America’s strength lies not on its economy or military. But on its mass culture. American books, mags, films and music rule the earth. Also in the global technological race too, America has the edge. Thanks to its awesome knowledge base. It successfully attracts talent from Russia and India. Liberty gives America such innovative power.
    However, an open society cannot conceal its short comings. Americans are on the whole, very frank about their troubles and do believe in open discussions. Topmost American writers describe America fairly and modestly. In his book Economics For our Times (1967), Mr. Augustus H. Smith fairly describes poverty in the United States. He also expressed concern over Soviet overtaking of America in Science and GDP. In Power Shift, Alvin Toffler points out America’s strength and acknowledges its weak points. He underlines the power of knowledge.
    Imagination is the driving force behind human progress. Yesterday’s wildest dreams become today’s realities those great visionaries like Jules Verne and Arthur C. Clarke, with thamazing imagination and foresight driver our civilization to unthinkable heights. Freedom does enhance creativity and nurture progress.
    END
    Oct.1997 S E Asia Crash/Meltdown proves my article. I wrote this when democracy was out of fashion.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Ann Mauren

    Ann Mauren says

    Hi Leah,

    You are exactly the type of person that I am hoping to meet on this site.

    I am a new author of a Young Adult book and I am looking for feedback from serious readers like you. I would appreciate it if you could visit my website www.mayneattraction.com read for free and submit comments about what you like.

    Below is a summary of the first story, called "In The Spotlight":

    Ellery Mayne is a high school girl who makes a disturbing discovery. After a foiled abduction attempt, she realizes that an entire team of security personnel are secretly shadowing her every move. As she works to make sense of this startling development, she secretly transitions from the one who is being observed to the one who carries out observations of her own, testing the limits of a secret service detail who think they are conducting transparent surveillance on a clueless teenager. When the mystery behind the secret security unravels, Ellery is faced with decisions that involve her future and the hopes of two unlikely love interests: a handsome but conflicted security agent who doesn’t realize she knows about him, and her first love—a boy that broke her heart—who has returned to explain his actions and his feelings for her. Told from Ellery’s perspective, she puzzles over what could interest not one but two handsome suitors and a whole security force. Suddenly this quiet loner realizes that her life is In the Spotlight and she is the Mayne Attraction.

    Thank you for your help and advice.

    www.mayneattraction.com

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • The Ancient One

    The Ancient One says

    Magnificent garden

    Instead of looking for reasons to complain, look for ways to be joyful. When you're not sure what to do, take a long, deep breath and smile a delightful, sincere smile.
    Put a little beauty in your thoughts and you'll see much beauty in your world. Think again and again of all that you have to be thankful for.

    Peacefully accept what is, and transform it into the best of what can be. Remember that nothing ends up being the way it first seems, because it is all influenced by your own perspective and your own actions.

    Enjoy the unexpected twists and turns in your life's adventure. Treasure the experience, the learning, the love and the richness of every little thing.

    Make life great by appreciating how great it is. Give each day value by making positive, purposeful use of it.

    Small, fragile sprouts of beauty, wonder and abundance spring up in every moment. Love them, nurture them and let them grow into a magnificent garden of your very own design.

    -- Ralph Marston

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Danielle L

    Danielle L says

    Hi! Let's be shelfari friends.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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