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Experiencing World War II Through Reading: Can We Be Humans Again?
Last week, we wrote about real experiences from the Second World War that different authors turned into words, creating amazing and overwhelming literature. Literature has proven to be a great medium for sharing thoughts and emotions because it freezes them at one point and then continues functioning just like a bridge – overcoming time differences by connecting points in history and telling stories. For this weekend's reading, we continue with recommending emotive readings that have World War II in focus. We have reviewed five different books (some fiction, others non-fiction) to help you get a fuller understanding of what World War II actually meant for ordinary people and for our collective heritage as humans.
Spanish Illustrator Gonzalo Muiño: « If It Makes Me Laugh Or Holds My Attention,...
Gonzalo Muiño has his own recognizable and elegant (and not devoid of humor) style in the world of graphic art. Trained as a graphic designer, Gonzalo is currently working at AD Spain and as a free lance illustrator. His clients have included Grazia, Glamour, and Time magazines, Zara, Penguin, and others. His love of fashion and film often finds its way into his illustrations, especially in his portrait series for Icon postcards, which include Coco Chanel, Anna Wintour, and Grace Coddington. During our discussion, we talked about several topics ranging from Karl Lagerfeld to illustrative techniques.
Sailing Towards Change
Monde Sitole is an alpinist and sailor from Cape Town, South Africa. His story starts when he got an opportunity via the Cape Wind Jammers Sailing Trust to be among the first Africans to attend school on board a tall ship on a voyage from Cape Town to Bermuda. Currently he is running Educational Strategies Foundation to develop a culture of achievement and excellence.
The Feeling Of War: Five Very Emotional Writings On WWII
The victory days is approaching. Many celebrate this day as the day Fascism was beaten. The horrors of the Second World War must never be forgotten. But can we really comprehend the awfulness of those years? Is it enough to learn about them from history books? Very often, we understand the dreadful statistics, but people are not numbers. The true realization of what war is comes to us when we bring ourselves face-to-face with individual lives and destinies. With that thought in mind, we have reviewed for you five different writings: two books by poets, two by novelists, and a diary from World War II. All of the authors had personal experiences in the war that they interpolated in their writings, which makes them very powerful and often overwhelming.
Unusual Professions: A Voiceover Artist
Maybe you have been complimented on your voice all your life, maybe you are frequently asked if you have ever considered working in advertising. And so, have you? Some voices are such that they give others goose bumps. Having a good voice is really a blessing, although a good voice alone is not enough. One still has to cultivate the voice, in terms of inflection, pronunciation, recitation, and articulation.
Young Entrepreneur Nastya Varlamova About The Importance Of Holding Your Own
Nastya Varlamova is the most outstanding example of the modern illustrator. She is young, talented, recognizable, brave, and incredibly popular. Every day, Nastya inspires thousands of subscribers with the illustrations she posts on Instagram. And she is doing everything at the right time! She publishes books, teaches at the British School of Design in Moscow, and creates new projects. We asked her about the life of a young artist in Russia and about the “tools” one should use in the search for creative work.
6 книг по экономике, и вы никогда не будете прежним
Что почитать, если вы хотите понять, почему одни живут богато, а другие бедно?
Fairy Tales Or Nightmares? Your Favorite Good Night Story Might Be A Terrifying Incubus!
Once upon a time... How many times have you heard those words? When you were a child, or even now, a couple of years later, when you want to re-read your favorite fairy tale and remember a part of childhood. But what if those fairy tales are not fairy tales at all? What if their genuine message wasn't really pink and romantic, but realistic and tough? Here are some of the most popular fairy tales in their original editions.
Hearing loss: Disability Turned To Advantage
Dalibor Dumic is a young man with a hearing disability. When he was taking his first steps in the field of engineering, he never imagined it would bring him to where he now is. This is the story about this courageous young man, his unbreakable spirit and positive attitude that changed his life, and the lives of other people around him.
Personal Data Security: Prevention is Better Than a Cure
We are surrounded with all sorts of registrations (social nets, e-shops), check-ins, and various social networks. Cookies and other tracking technologies are always awake, keeping their “eyes” on us. Once we put our info in, how many of us pay attention to data security, or how our data is processed, or who may be interested in it? Let’s jump into a world of IT hacks and tricks and find some secure strategies for data protection.
Gotcha!: The Top Five Literary Hoaxes
Yesterday was the 1st of April, better known as April Fools’ Day. In honor of the greatest prank day, we have prepared for you a list of five books that were actually a part of different literary hoaxes. There are plenty of examples where writers played tricks on readers and on their respected colleagues - by writing false autobiographies or "true stories" that were completely made up or twisting historical facts in their favor – all for a great story. You will be amazed how the world of literature can actually be an extremely amusing place!
Words Created Out Of Suffering And Satisfaction: The Writings Of Virginia Woolf
This coming Monday (the 28th of March) is the 75th anniversary of Virginia Woolf's death. She suffered from mental illness, had problems all her life with severe headaches, and experienced emotional breakdowns. Her illness eventually led to suicide, when she was 59. Nevertheless, she was an exceptional writer.
Why You Do More When You Stop Being Busy
We are all tripping over each other in our busy lives, but have you asked yourself, “Where am I really going?”
Simple And Feasible Habits That Can Help You Be More Successful
We all have those moments when we go through our lives, evaluate ourselves and end up not feeling satisfied. We wonder how some people manage to maintain successful careers while enjoying every day of their lives, and it all seems mysterious. But the truth is, success and happiness are not limited to your university degree, the size of your bank account, or your mental capacity. There are certain traits and small details that can help you get ahead and make a big difference in your life. Here are 10 simple and feasible habits that can help you be more successful, both in your personal and professional life.
“Treasure Hunt”, Or The Phenomenon Of The Flea Market
Some people associate this concept with useless household rubbish, others – with the latest fashion trends and a concentration of countless treasures on a small patch of land. So, what are flea markets, and why has visiting them become so trendy?
How To Make Yourself Smarter: Developing 9 Types Of Intelligence
The contemporary educational model puts great emphasis on developing mathematical skills and logic. However, a person uses several types of intelligence simultaneously while performing even the simplest action. It may be assumed that only visual intelligence could be employed while painting a picture. It is not so! Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence also plays an important role since you have to use it in order to convey your idea with the help of your hand and a brush. The quality of your designs, ideas, and desires directly depends on how well developed is your intrapersonal intelligence. In his book “You're Smarter than You Think” Thomas Armstrong explains how each and every person can hone all facets of his intelligence: from the logical to the philosophical, in order to realize his full potential.
Why Being Curious Will Make You Less Afraid
I am not a particularly interesting person; however, I am a person who is interested in many things: different languages, cultures, genres of music and literature, the list goes on. I have a burning curiosity that has led me to meeting people from all over the world who have shared with me their incredible stories. I have spoken with U.S. diplomats, Israeli and Palestinian peace activists, Turkish ambassadors, and Georgian and Armenian civil societies. From discussing tensions between Russia and the Baltics with my Lithuanian and Estonian hosts, and to learning about the various ethno-religious groups in the Middle East with my friends from Syria and Iraq, my curiosity knows no bounds.
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The New Ethics of Journalism: No Ethics. New YT Magazine Is Out!
Since the ‘60s, we have been living in the age of the “new journalism”, the founder of which was the American, Hunter Thompson. His ideas were based on the assertion that journalistic objectivity was a myth.
Becoming Smarter With Service Learning. Stories Of Few Young Women
In the following article we will share a few stories about young women who have put the methodology of service learning into practice. These are not examples of pure altruism, because all the heroines of these stories have openly admitted that they realized the opportunity for personal benefit from doing what they did. There is no doubt that, in the end, they gained more than they gave.
























