FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE
Several years ago, my nephew and I, both big fans of the James Bond films, decided to read the original series of James Bond novels in publication order. He had read some and I had read some but neither of us had read all of them and we decided to rectify this with a reading challenge. So, starting with book one (Casino Royale) we're working our way through the series. Now up to book five, FRWL is much like the old movie, with Soviet agents trying to lure Bond into a devious trap. I'm up to the final third of the novel set on the Orient Express. The Russians are moving in. Will Bond and his beautiful companion escape to England? I imagine so but it's a thrilling journey.
Glen
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In Five Years by
Type-A Manhattan lawyer Dannie Kohan has been in possession of her meticulously crafted answer since she understood the question. On the day that she nails the most important job interview of her career and gets engaged to the perfect man, she's well on her way to fulfilling her life goals. That night Dannie falls asleep only to wake up in a different apartment with a different ring on her finger, and in the company of a very different man. The TV is on in the background, and she can just make out the date. It's the same night - December 15th - but 2025, five years in the future. It was just a dream, she tells herself when she wakes, but it felt so real. Determined to ignore the odd experience, she files it away in the back of her mind. That is, until four and a half years later, when Dannie turns down a street and there, standing on the corner, is the man from her dream. (Book cover)
Hamnet by
England, 1580. A young Latin tutor falls in love with an extraordinary, eccentric young woman: a wild creature who walks her family's estate with a falcon on her shoulder and is known throughout the countryside for her unusual gifts as a healer. Agnes understands plants and potions better than she does people, but once she settles with her husband on Henley Street in Stratford she becomes a fiercely protective mother and a steadfast, centrifugal force in the life of her young husband, whose gifts as a writer are just beginning to awaken when his beloved young son succumbs to bubonic plague.
The Darkest Shore by
The independent women of Scotland stand up to a witch hunt, male fury and the power of the Church in a battle for survival in this historical novel based on true events in early eighteenth century Scotland. 1703: The wild east coast of Scotland. Returning to her home town of Pittenweem, fishwife and widow Sorcha McIntyre knows she faces both censure and mistrust. After all, this is a country where myth and legend are woven into the fabric of the everyday, a time when those who defy custom like Sorcha has are called to account. It is dangerous to be a clever woman who 'doesn't know her place' in Pittenweem - a town rife with superstition. So, when a young local falls victim to witchcraft, the Reverend Cowper and the townsfolk know who to blame. What follows for Sorcha and her friends is a terrifying battle, not only for their souls, but for their lives, as they are pitted against the villagers' fear, a malevolent man and the might of the church.
Top end girl by
As a young Larrakia Tiwi girl Miranda Tapsell often felt like an outsider. Growing up, she looked for faces like hers on our screens. There weren't many. And too often there was a negative narrative around First Nation lives, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women especially. As she got older, Miranda stopped expecting others would help change things and set about doing something herself. Combining her pride in her Aboriginality and passion for romantic comedies with her love of Darwin, the Tiwi Islands and the Top End, Miranda co-wrote, produced and starred in the box office hit Top End Wedding. In this engaging memoir, Miranda shares the path she took to acting and how her role in The Sapphires and then in Love Child inspired her to create a film about coming back to family and culture. And, it would turn out, that as she was writing her romantic lead she was also conjuring up some magic that saw a real-life love ignite. (Publisher)
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Open House Melbourne is an annual event inviting Melbourne citizens to tour some our amazing public venues. This year, it is an all digital affair with a series of lectures, videos, interactive guided tours and other activities. The program for 2020 is now online and most events occur this weekend - July 25 & 26.
Don't miss out on your opportunity to explore town halls, arts centres, churches, museums, libraries, cinemas, theatres and many other public buildings. This event would be of interest to teachers and students of architecture and design, history, technologies, media and the arts
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River Blue (officially titled RiverBlue - one word)
DESCRIPTION
Following international river conservationist, Mark Angelo, RiverBlue spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries, fashion. Narrated by clean water supporter Jason Priestley, this groundbreaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, its effect on humanity, and the solutions that inspire hope for a sustainable future. Through harsh chemical manufacturing processes and the irresponsible disposal of toxic chemical waste, one of our favourite iconic products has destroyed rivers and impacted the lives of people who count on these waterways for their survival. RiverBlue brings awareness to the destruction of some of the world’s most vital rivers through the manufacturing of our clothing, but will also act as a demand for significant change in the textile industry from the top fashion brands that can make a difference.
Other NEW videos for July include:
Remember to click on the “Resources” tab for each program to see what teacher guides and other support material is available
RE / HUMANITIES
Description
The critically acclaimed documentary told through the eyes of charismatic 10-year-old Arrernte/Garrwa boy, Dujuan and his family, revealing the challenges Dujuan faces both in his school and on the streets of Alice Springs.
Includes several PDF resources including the Yr 12 RE booklet.
GEOGRAPHY
The Pond: Community Ecology in Action (6 eps)
HISTORY
Julia Gillard on QandA.
Thanks for the recommendation Margaret L.
SCIENCE
New episodes added to the Chemical Reactions (series)
Synthesis Reaction of Metallic Oxides
Synthesis Reaction of Non-Metallic Oxides
Thermal Decomposition Reaction
Walking with Cavemen (4 eps) Thanks for the recommendation Amy B
ENGLISH
Poetic Devices series. Episodes on Alliteration, Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Imagery and Onomatopoeia
Adventures of English (8 eps) Thanks for the recommendation Chris W
Bran Nue Day - Better quality copy of the movie now available with PDF study guide. Thanks Amy B
Australians: Sally Morgan - a short profile, includes interactives.
Sally Morgan talks about Sister Heart - an ABC radio podcast
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Five Days of Fitness (9 eps) Episodes on Warm ups, Cool Down, Workouts
MATH
Area of Quadrilaterals (3eps)
Need a mindfulness moment? Our colouring in activities are always popular. Right now in the LRC. you can add your contribution to this striking design. Why not take 5 minutes to engage in some calming mindfulness the next time you visit.
