Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

School is a boring place, you might hear some middle-school students say, filled with busy work and useless repetition. Philosophy or quantum physics for kids? No way – far more likely that they’ll be too swamped with mindless memorization and an over-structured system that cares more about test scores and rote learning than about understanding the world around them. But one educator, children’s book author Kimberly Wickham, of the acclaimed “Angels and Horses” book series, is seeking to change all that, not only through her books, but also through a series of school visits and speaking engagements intended to inspire young children to think “outside the box,” and beyond the cosmic lattice…

Kimberly Wickham’s philosophy, which she expresses in the three books of her “Angels and Horses” children’s book series, including Angels and Horses, Summer of Magic Horses, and the forthcoming Angels, Horses, and Other Worldly Lessons, is based on the law of attraction, a concept first brought to national attention with the publication of “The Secret” in 2007. According to this law, it is possible to change the universe for the better by affecting it at the quantum level – simply by positive thinking and excited inquiry about the world around us.

And nobody is more capable of inquiry, WIckham says, than children, who “have a natural capacity for philosophical thought.” Therefore, Wickham advocates a curriculum of holistic learning, teaching to a child’s skills and interests and challenging him or her to think critically and to enjoy learning, rather than merely “teaching to the test.”

Therefore, Wickham is launching upon a new schools tour, aimed at bringing the love of learning – and an awareness of the Law of Attraction – to the lives of children everywhere. The tour will kick off shortly after the publication of the newest book in the Angels and Horses series, “Angels, Horses, and Other Worldly Lessons,” this summer. You can find out more about Kimberly Wickham at http://www.kimberlywickham.com

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December 1, 2007

Friends Unlikely by Susan Smith Alvis

This brand new young adult title from Amira Press is a must-read for teenagers and their families. A fictional story that will bring a tear or two to the otherwise dry eye, Friends Unlikely is a book that is definitely going to turn a few industry-heads.

Five teenagers experience life struggles when they discover one of their own is HIV Positive while coming to terms with another friend’s Methamphetamine addiction. Through it all, they support one another and even though they’re from various backgrounds and cultures, they’re forever bound together by an unconditional love.

A plot you will never forget with characters that you’ll want to meet as soon as possible, Friends Unlikely is a must-have for every school library, every teenager…everyone!

Contact: Amira Press and Susan Smith Alvis

Author: Susan Smith Alvis

Publisher: Amira Press

www.amirapress.com

ISBN 10: 1934475122

ISBN 13: 978-1934475126

Pub Date: August 24, 2007

Available in print and e-formats

Pages: 136

Retail Price: $10.99

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SUSAN SMITH ALVIS

Susan Smith Alvis lives in East Tennessee with her husband of seventeen years and two teenagers. They are an active family and Susan is always proud enough to stop what she’s doing to tell you about her daughter’s volleyball games or her son’s golf swing. You can visit her at her website at www.susanalvis.com or www.myspace.com/susanalvis.

Reviews for Friends Unlikely:

Avidbookreader.com:” I stayed up late to finish this novel last night because honestly, I couldn’t put it down. The narrative voice/style was very engaging, characters were well fleshed out and memorable…”

Paige Lovitt from Reader Views: “Friends Unlikely” is a great story that is a must read for all teenagers….”

Aryn from Love Romances and More: “This book is officially this reviewer’s favorite book…This reader found herself literally bawling twice while reading the book…. book was given five hearts because not only is this book entertaining but it gives you the cold hard facts…All teenagers should read this book…”

About the Author:

Susan Smith Alvis lives in East Tennessee with her husband of seventeen years and two teenagers. They are an active family and Susan is always proud enough to stop what she’s doing to tell you about her daughter’s volleyball games or her son’s golf swing. You can visit her at her website at www.susanalvis.com or www.myspace.com/susanalvis.

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What real life scientifical developments influenced Ray Bradbury’s writing?

I was wondering what real life scientifical and technological developments influenced Bradbury’s writing? For example the Space Race?

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“Bradbury’s reputation as a leading science fiction writer was finally established with the publication of The Martian Chronicles in 1950. The book describes man’s attempt to colonize Mars, the effects of colonization on the Martians, and the colonists’ reaction to a massive nuclear war on Earth.

As much a work of social criticism as of science fiction, The Martian Chronicles reflects America’s anxieties in the early 1950’s: the threat of nuclear war, the longing for a simpler life, reactions against racism and censorship, and the fear of foreign political powers.”

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Hope this helps!

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