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Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. - Malcolm X. Digital skills aren't widely taught in South African schools and, while the government knows this is a problem, they are still working on a solution. We as individuals, organisations and communities in the tech space have the abilities to get involved, and gradually and sustainably improve the lives of students in our country. In this talk, Ridhwana Khan shares her experiences running a non-profit organisation in the education sector, and how she's built a curriculum for teaching digital skills.Watch the video, and read the transcript here! (http://bit.ly/2RDl1S0)

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111 pages : 22 cm

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Presentation Skills

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2015May12 - Communication Skills - 1 week Programme - 2nd Day - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad. This is a live audio recording of the 2nd day session of the 1 week programme on Communication Skills. This session is in continuation to the session taken yesterday.  The same power point presentation was used and those who are interested in having a copy of the same are requested to drop a line: [email protected]. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback.

The studies on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) course books have mainly focused on the presentation of language and communicative skills rather than teachers' perceptions of the presentation of those skills. Thus, this study aims to investigate how teachers perceive the presentation of main language skills in a course book. The sample group in the study consisted of 48 pre-service teachers of English, and a questionnaire aimed at measuring their perceptions of the presentation of language skills in the course book," Spot on 8." The data were used to provide a descriptive analysis to address the research question. The results indicated that pre-service teachers have largely positive perceptions of the presentation of main skills, whereas there exists some problems in terms of speaking skills. Appended to this document is a questionnaire of the perceptions of the presentation of language skills. (Contains 5 tables.)

2015Dec04 -  Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Morning Batch - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  This is a live audio recording of the session where certain fundamental aspects of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills were explained.   The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more live audio recordings and power point presentations, on many other topics. The presentation on Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, stated above are abridged versions. Full and bigger versions, used earlier, are also available freely. If interested you are requested to visit: www.slideshare.net/viswanadham and search. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

2014Sep09 - Communication Skills and Presentation Skills - Executive Development Programme of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Hyderabad Chapter. This is a live recording of the speech, in English, to a group of participants of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Hyderabad Chapter. Two Power Point presentations, titled Communication Skills and Presentation Skills were used and those who are interested in having a copy of the same are requested to drop a line: [email protected]

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2017Dec07 - Interpersonal Communication Skills and Oral Presentation Skills - Programme conducted by Extension Education Institute (Southern Region), Department  of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, as an Off-Campus Training Programme, for the Officers of Department of Animal Husbandry, Telangana This Off-Campus Programme on Communication Techniques and Interpersonal Skills for Professional Excellence two  sessions were devoted to the topics:    Interpersonal Communication Skills and Oral Presentation Skills.   This is a live recording of the sessions, in Telugu. The participants were informed that they can easily access my earlier sessions on this and similar topics, and on many other topics, by visiting www.archive.org - please search for Prof. V. Viswanadham. They were requested to visit: www.viswam.info for accessing many more live audio recordings of my sessions and power point presentations.  In all, four power point presentations were used, and those who are interested in having them, are requested to drop a line: [email protected]. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback

v, 66 ; 22 cm

Bibliography: p. 167-173

2017Jun12 - Art of Public Speaking, Presentation Skills and Audicence Skills -  graded programme on Practical Communication Skills - Evening Batch - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad. This is a live audio recording a session, in the 3rd week of the programme, covering Public Speaking, Presentation Skills and Audience Skills. However, due to paucity of time, only the Art of Public Speaking could be covered; tomorrow, the other two topics will be briefly covered and then the JAM session will be conducted.  Only one of the planned three power point presentations could be used, and those who are interested in having a copy of the same are requested to drop a line: [email protected] The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.info and freely access information about the availability of many other live audio recordings of the sessions. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

2016Jun11 - Communication and Presentation Skills - Network for Training and Placement Officers - National, NTPO - organized a meeting at the University Engineering College, Osmania University, Hyderabad. In a day long programme, I had the honour of discussing certain aspects of Communication and Presentation Skills, with the participants. For some uncontrollable reasons, my session could not be started in time, and thus resulted in reduced time being available for my session.  A power point presentation was used, and those who are interested in having a copy of the same are requested to drop a line: [email protected]. After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was used liberally, besides English and Hindi. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

This months Tech Talk will feature three librarians experienced in public speaking each talking about what they feel is important in delivering a great presentation. Some of their advice will focus on the technology involved, while others will focus on the softer skills that every public speaker needs. Our three presenters will be Jezmynne Dene, Director of the Portneuf (ID) District Library, Jenica Rogers, Director of Libraries at SUNY Potsdam, and David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager at the Topeka & Shawnee County (KS) Public Library.

Roxanne Newton, former Dean of Faculty Development and Student Engagement at Mitchell Community College, describes helpful study strategies.

2015May08 - Communication and Presentation Skills - 18th Executive Development Programme conducted by Institute of Company Secretaries of India, Hyderabad Chapter. This is a live audio recording of the session, in English. Two power point presentations were used, and those who are interested in having a copy of the same are requested to drop a line: [email protected].

Pronunciation teaching of the segmental aspects needs to be balanced with the inclusion of learner awareness of stress, rhythm, intonation and meaningful production. Yet many formats for pronunciation teaching do not place these skills and an awareness of the suprasegmental features in either a communicative format or a specific speaking situation. Learners' reasons for improving pronunciation may, however, be quite specific. For many ESL and EFL learners skillful pronunciation is linked with effective presentation in an international context of developing globalization. The paper presents a case for the application of pronunciation development to the needs of learners who are undertaking presentation skills courses or speech communication training. A range of pronunciation skills applicable to presentation speaking courses are presented within a framework of integrating accuracy skills with fluency development. Evidence of the importance of the links between suprasegmental awareness and production is discussed. Secondly, the practical application of speech production approaches will be linked to the growing marketplace demand for presentation skills in both EFL and ESL situations. (Author)

This paper gives results of a review of 41 high school, junior high school, and college algebra and mathematics textbooks. The review focuses on two facets of the curriculum: (1) the presentation of the concept of variable; and (2) word problems and the presentation of problem solving skills. With regard to the variable concept it was concluded that the review of the 41 textbooks revealed an astounding diversity in the approaches to presenting the concept of variable. Many approaches preclude other approaches, are contradictory, or are in some other way incompatible with each other. No book fully gets accross the idea of continuous variability without becoming pedantic and cumbersome. Furthermore, a majority of the texts are in some way ambiguous or confusing. Relative to the second focus of the study, problem solving, textbooks need to include more word problems and thought problems that require more than a passive, algorithmic solution. Means for developing healthy problem solving habits in students should be explored and developed. (PK)

This paper gives results of a review of 41 high school, junior high school, and college algebra and mathematics textbooks. The review focuses on two facets of the curriculum: (1) the presentation of the concept of variable; and (2) word problems and the presentation of problem solving skills. With regard to the variable concept it was concluded that the review of the 41 textbooks revealed an astounding diversity in the approaches to presenting the concept of variable. Many approaches preclude other approaches, are contradictory, or are in some other way incompatible with each other. No book fully gets accross the idea of continuous variability without becoming pedantic and cumbersome. Furthermore, a majority of the texts are in some way ambiguous or confusing. Relative to the second focus of the study, problem solving, textbooks need to include more word problems and thought problems that require more than a passive, algorithmic solution. Means for developing healthy problem solving habits in students should be explored and developed. (PK)

This paper gives results of a review of 41 high school, junior high school, and college algebra and mathematics textbooks. The review focuses on two facets of the curriculum: (1) the presentation of the concept of variable; and (2) word problems and the presentation of problem solving skills. With regard to the variable concept it was concluded that the review of the 41 textbooks revealed an astounding diversity in the approaches to presenting the concept of variable. Many approaches preclude other approaches, are contradictory, or are in some other way incompatible with each other. No book fully gets accross the idea of continuous variability without becoming pedantic and cumbersome. Furthermore, a majority of the texts are in some way ambiguous or confusing. Relative to the second focus of the study, problem solving, textbooks need to include more word problems and thought problems that require more than a passive, algorithmic solution. Means for developing healthy problem solving habits in students should be explored and developed. (PK)

This paper gives results of a review of 41 high school, junior high school, and college algebra and mathematics textbooks. The review focuses on two facets of the curriculum: (1) the presentation of the concept of variable; and (2) word problems and the presentation of problem solving skills. With regard to the variable concept it was concluded that the review of the 41 textbooks revealed an astounding diversity in the approaches to presenting the concept of variable. Many approaches preclude other approaches, are contradictory, or are in some other way incompatible with each other. No book fully gets accross the idea of continuous variability without becoming pedantic and cumbersome. Furthermore, a majority of the texts are in some way ambiguous or confusing. Relative to the second focus of the study, problem solving, textbooks need to include more word problems and thought problems that require more than a passive, algorithmic solution. Means for developing healthy problem solving habits in students should be explored and developed. (PK)

This paper gives results of a review of 41 high school, junior high school, and college algebra and mathematics textbooks. The review focuses on two facets of the curriculum: (1) the presentation of the concept of variable; and (2) word problems and the presentation of problem solving skills. With regard to the variable concept it was concluded that the review of the 41 textbooks revealed an astounding diversity in the approaches to presenting the concept of variable. Many approaches preclude other approaches, are contradictory, or are in some other way incompatible with each other. No book fully gets accross the idea of continuous variability without becoming pedantic and cumbersome. Furthermore, a majority of the texts are in some way ambiguous or confusing. Relative to the second focus of the study, problem solving, textbooks need to include more word problems and thought problems that require more than a passive, algorithmic solution. Means for developing healthy problem solving habits in students should be explored and developed. (PK)

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This workshop is for small business owners wanting to improve their presentation skills. We cover how to effectively discuss what your business does, how to create an “elevator speech,” and how to deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Topics also include overcoming nervousness and anxiety, storytelling, and crafting calls to action. We also discuss tips for presenting online from home. Details for the exit slide: Thank you to speaker - Alysia Cook, Principal of Opportunity Strategies, LLC The presentation slides are available at http://opportunitystrategies.com/gtown Small Business Resource Guide is available at https://invest.georgetown.org/small-business-guide/

This workshop is for small business owners wanting to improve their presentation skills. We cover how to effectively discuss what your business does, how to create an “elevator speech,” and how to deliver your message with clarity and confidence. Topics also include overcoming nervousness and anxiety, storytelling, and crafting calls to action. We also discuss tips for presenting online from home. Details for the exit slide: Thank you to speaker - Alysia Cook, Principal of Opportunity Strategies, LLC The presentation slides are available at http://opportunitystrategies.com/gtown Small Business Resource Guide is available at https://invest.georgetown.org/small-business-guide/

Presentation Skills

Presentation Skills

Presentation Skills

2014Aug04 - Communication Skills - 3 Weeks graded Programme on Communication Skills and Public Speaking - Module 2 - Session 1 - [in 2 Parts] - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad. In the first part, Swami Bodhamayanandaji Maharaj, the Director of the Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, of the Ramakrishna Math, addressed the students and motivated them.  Part 2, is a presentation by me, of the Session 1, in Module 2. This is a live audio recording of the session, in English, where you can find a liberal sprinkling of Telugu. A power point presentation was used, and those who are interested in having a copy of the same, are requested to drop a line to: [email protected].

vii, 149 p. : 22 cm

2017Apr03 - Art of Public Speaking, Presentation Skills and Audicence Skills -  graded programme on Practical Communication Skills -Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad. This is a live audio recording a session, in the 2nd week of the programme, covering Public Speaking, Presentation Skills and Audience Skills. Three power point presentations were used, and those who are interested in having a copy of the same are requested to drop a line: [email protected]

"Life Choices" is a TV show discussing different choices that we daily face aiming to develop good character

2016Dec13 - Communication Skills and Oral Presentation Skills - Programme conducted by Extension Education Institute (Southern Region), Department  of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, at Professor Jaishanker Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030, Telangana As a part of the On-Campus Training Programme,  organized by EEI -   a session was devoted to the topics of Communication Skills and Oral Presentation Skills.  This Training Programme is meant for the Officers of Development Departments of Southern States, i.e. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andaman Islands and Odisha. The Participants are middle management cadre extension officers of various departments, such as Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Fisheries, Forestry, Sericulture, etc. This is a live recording of the session, in 2 parts. The participants were informed that they can easily access my earlier sessions on this topic, and on many other topics, by visiting www.archive.org - please search for Prof. V. Viswanadham. They were requested to visit: www.viswam.in for accessing many more live audio recordings of my sessions and power point presentations.  Two power point presentations was used, and those who are interested in having them, are requested to drop a line: [email protected]. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback

2015Oct23 - Group Discussion, Job Interview and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 weeks graded progrmme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  Actually, this 5th session of the 2nd Week is meant for discussing about Public Speaking and Power Point Presentation Skills. However, as the class on Oct 22nd, was cancelled due to Dasara, the content intended to be covered was included in the portion to be covered today. Brief discussion of certain important points was made, and the participants were encouraged to participate, as these sessions are intended to be interactive and student centered. After ascertaining the opinion and obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used - the intention being to touch the heart of the participants. A power point presentation, an abridged version was used. Those who are interested in having a copy of the same, can easily access it: http://www.slideshare.net/viswanadham/2015-oct-23-ab-presentation-skills-vivekananda-institute-of-human-excellence-ramakrishna-math-hyderabad-please-download-and-view-to-appreciate-better-the-animation-aspects.  You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

160 pages : 24 cm

Improving Presentation Skills

Improving Presentation Skills

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2015Nov27 -  Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  This is a live audio recording of the session where certain fundamental aspects of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills were explained.   After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used. The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more live audio recordings and power point presentations, on many other topics. The presentation on Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, stated above are abridged versions. Full and bigger versions, used earlier, are also available freely. If interested you are requested to visit: www.slideshare.net/viswanadham and search. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

2015Nov27 -  Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  This is a live audio recording of the session where certain fundamental aspects of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills were explained.   After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used. The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more live audio recordings and power point presentations, on many other topics. The presentation on Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, stated above are abridged versions. Full and bigger versions, used earlier, are also available freely. If interested you are requested to visit: www.slideshare.net/viswanadham and search. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

2015Nov27 -  Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  This is a live audio recording of the session where certain fundamental aspects of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills were explained.   After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used. The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more live audio recordings and power point presentations, on many other topics. The presentation on Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, stated above are abridged versions. Full and bigger versions, used earlier, are also available freely. If interested you are requested to visit: www.slideshare.net/viswanadham and search. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

2015Nov27 -  Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  This is a live audio recording of the session where certain fundamental aspects of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills were explained.   After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used. The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more live audio recordings and power point presentations, on many other topics. The presentation on Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, stated above are abridged versions. Full and bigger versions, used earlier, are also available freely. If interested you are requested to visit: www.slideshare.net/viswanadham and search. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

2015Nov27 -  Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  This is a live audio recording of the session where certain fundamental aspects of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills were explained.   After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used. The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more live audio recordings and power point presentations, on many other topics. The presentation on Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, stated above are abridged versions. Full and bigger versions, used earlier, are also available freely. If interested you are requested to visit: www.slideshare.net/viswanadham and search. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

2015Nov27 -  Public Speaking and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  This is a live audio recording of the session where certain fundamental aspects of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills were explained.   After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used. The participants were informed that they can visit: www.viswam.in and access more live audio recordings and power point presentations, on many other topics. The presentation on Presentation Skills and Public Speaking, stated above are abridged versions. Full and bigger versions, used earlier, are also available freely. If interested you are requested to visit: www.slideshare.net/viswanadham and search. You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

Effective Presentations corporate training programs have been designed for maximum success, and we deliver a totally unique training experience. Our programs are highly interactive, enjoyable and fun, and we guarantee immediate, measurable results.

2015Oct23 - Group Discussion, Job Interview and Presentation Skills - Session 5 of 2nd Week of 4 Weeks Programme on Practical Communication - Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence, Ramakrishna Math, Hyderabad.  As per the original programme, Group Discussion and Job Interview must be covered on the previous day; however, as a holiday was declared due to Dasara, the session could not be held. Hence, some time was spent during this session, to cover those topics. Today's session was mainly meant for covering Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. Due to paucity of time, Public Speaking could not be covered today. After obtaining the consent of the participants, Telugu was also used. A power point presentation was used, and the same can be easily accessed:  http://www.slideshare.net/viswanadham/2015-oct-23-ab-presentation-skills-vivekananda-institute-of-human-excellence-ramakrishna-math-hyderabad-please-download-and-view-to-appreciate-better-the-animation-aspects You are most welcome to give your valuable feedback: [email protected]

1Detailed Minutiae of Soldier Life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865

By Carlton McCarthy

The author, who fought as a private in the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War, describes the Confederate soldier’s daily struggles with hunger, illness, fear, and the perils of combat; as well as his pride of service, love of comrades, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds (summary by D. Leeson).

This romantic mystery - or mysterious romance - tells the tale of jilted lover, Jim Conrad, who discovers an unusual gold ring while on a visit to Paris. What is the story of the ring? Why is Clelia Vine so sad? Who is the nameless 'chief'? And how is a dour English barber in a Parisian salon mixed up in all this?<br /><br />The novel, published in 1896, was written by Justin McCarthy, an Irish nationalist, Liberal historian, novelist and politician. (Introduction by Ruth Golding)

In the South African wilderness, six men got together to mine for diamonds and become very rich. They agree that the wealth is to be split equally between them or their heirs after a few years and that the share of any one who died without leaving an heir or whose heir died before the time would be split between the remaining partners. Soon, all heirs are notified and wait expectantly for the first of January, on which the diamonds are to be divided between the partners. However, the diamonds are becoming increasingly blood stained, and January the first is still some time off... (Summary by Carolin)

The Rebel Rose is the story of Mary Stuart Beaton, a descendant of Mary Queen of Scots who has come to London in the hope of having her family claims legitimized. <br /><br /> The Pretendress -- as she is called, finds herself caught up in the devices of her own personal guardians as well as a scheming London society woman scorned by a powerful member of Parliament who has become an admirer of the Princess. Apart from the claims of royalty, Mary Beaton knows where her worth is found and she proves to be a formidable opponent for all those scheming for and against her.

Justin McCarthy (1830-1912), liberal member of Parliament and historian. He brings the great 18th Century personalities to life: Walpole and Swift, Bolingbroke and Mary Wortley Montagu, the Old Pretender and Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the four King Georges. The first volume begins with the death of Queen Anne in 1714 and ends in 1733, with Robert Walpole fleeing Parliament as London erupts in rioting over his excise scheme. - Summary by Pamela Nagami

Justin McCarthy (1830-1912), liberal member of Parliament and historian. He brings the great 18th Century personalities to life: Walpole and Swift, Bolingbroke and Mary Wortley Montagu, the Old Pretender, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and the four King Georges. This second volume brings us the terrible death of Queen Caroline, Swift and Stella, the Jacobite rising of 1745, the Wesleyan Movement, Clive's victories, and the struggle for Canada. - Summary by Pamela Nagami

7History of the Four Georges, and of William IV, Volume 3

By Justin McCarthy and Justin Huntly McCarthy

In Volume III of this series on the Hanoverian Kings, Justin McCarthy is joined by his son, Justin Hartly McCarthy, a liberal Irish MP like his father. Together they bring to life, poor stubborn George III, the outrageous radical, John Wilkes, the rebellious American Colonies, great-hearted Charles James Fox, the Gordon Riots which set London ablaze, Edmund Burke, Britain's problematic Indian policy, and the brave, enigmatic Younger Pitt, who faced national fears of the spread of revolution across the Channel from France and then confronted the imminent threat of invasion by the armies of Napoleon. - Summary by Pamela Nagami

8History of the Four Georges, and of William IV, Volume 4

By Justin McCarthy and Justin Huntly McCarthy

In Volume IV of this series on the Hanoverian kings, Justin McCarthy and his son, Justin Huntly McCarthy, both Liberal Irish MPs., bring on the stage that bulky, big-spender, George IV, his bumbling brother, William IV, the impulsive Liberal loose cannon, Lord Brougham, George Canning, true author of the Monroe Doctrine, and Earl Grey and Lord John Russell and their struggle to pass the great Parliamentary Reform Bill of 1832. - Summary by Pamela Nagami

Anne Stuart (1665-1714), Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, succeeded William III to the throne in 1702. She was the daughter of the deposed Catholic king, James II, but was of the Anglican faith. Liberal, Irish member of Parliament, Justin McCarthy, writing in 1902, creates in sparkling, uncluttered prose a panoramic canvas of Anne and her times. In the first of the two volumes, the brilliant commander, the Duke of Marlborough, defeats the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim, while the flagship of the admiral of the fleet, Sir Cloudesley Shovell, strikes the rocks near the Isles of Scilly and is lost with all eight hundred hands. We are at street level in rowdy London with its aristocratic bully boys, the Mohocks, its coffee houses, and its theaters. We meet the great Tories, Harley and Bolingbroke, and encounter the satiric spirit who haunts it all, Jonathan Swift. (Pamela Nagami)

William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), four times Prime Minister of Great Britain, dominated the Liberal Party for thirty years, but ultimately divided it over the issue of Irish Home Rule, which he unsuccessfully championed. He brought to parliamentary politics a moral fervor which made him the personification of the Victorian Age, but which also challenged the complacency of its imperialistic assumptions. In this 1897 biography, the Liberal Irish member of Parliament, Justin McCarthy, presents a Gladstone still vividly remembered, rising to speak in the House of Commons among a host of illustrious contemporaries, including Benjamin Disraeli, Lord Palmerston, and Sir Robert Peel, or expounding his views to a bored and baffled Queen Victoria, who called him a "ridiculous, wild, and incomprehensible old fanatic." (Pamela Nagami)

Anne Stuart (1665-1714), Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, succeeded William III to the throne in 1702. She was the daughter of the deposed Catholic king, James II, but was of the Anglican faith. Liberal, Irish member of Parliament, Justin McCarthy, writing in 1902, creates in sparkling, uncluttered prose a panoramic canvas of Anne and her times. In the second of the two volumes, McCarthy describes the Battle of Malplaquet, where Marlborough meets the French in "a contest of hand-to-hand fighting on a gigantic scale." Then follows "the darkest chapter in the record of Queen Anne's reign," as a parliamentary conspiracy, headed by Bolingbroke, topples Marlborough from power. From Parliament we move to London's coffee houses where Londoners gather to read the "Spectator" and where, in 1714, they anxiously await news of the dying Queen. Scarcely has George I ascended his throne, when Jacobites at home and abroad begin to plot a Stuart Restoration under the son of the ousted James. (Pamela Nagami)

An engaging history of Great Britain in the heyday of Queen Victoria and of her empire by the liberal Irish Member of Parliament, Justin McCarthy. He brings us the larger than life personalities of the day, Victoria and Albert, Russell and Peel, O'Connell and Palmerston, Gladstone and Disraeli, and relates great events, the Afghan War, the Irish famine, and the Crimean War without ever losing sight of the hopes and fears of the common people at home and abroad. (Pamela Nagami)

Volume II of this popular history opens in the revolutionary year, 1848, with the Chartist movement for manhood suffrage and with the rise of Young Ireland. Next we join the crowds in 1851 at the opening of the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park, of which Queen Victoria wrote, ''A little rain fell just as we started, but before we came near the Crystal Palace the sun shone and gleamed upon the gigantic edifice, upon which the flags of all nations were floating.'' Hopes for a new era of peace expired in the freezing trenches before Sebastopol, where not even the heroics of the Light Brigade could distract the British public for long from the debacle of failed leadership and the criminal collapse of logistics. (Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

Volume III of this history of Victorian Britain begins in 1856 with the gunboat diplomacy of the Second Opium War and then moves to the harrowing days of the Indian (Sepoy) Rebellion of 1857. In June 1858, Benjamin Disraeli secures passage of the Jews Relief Act and Baron Lionel Nathan de Rothschild takes his seat in Parliament. Prince Albert dies after a short illness in December 1861, leaving a distraught and cloistered Queen. Lord Palmerston's diplomacy increases Britain's influence on the Continent, while the Civil War in America divides the country in surprising ways. Bismarck emerges and Prussia begins her ascent to power. (Pamela Nagami, M.D.)

The fourth and concluding volume of this history of Victorian Britain opens with the brutal repression in 1865 of a rebellion by ex-slaves in Jamaica. Then in 1867, the Conservative Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, takes his celebrated "leap in the dark" with the passage of the most comprehensive expansion of manhood suffrage in British history. The Fenian movement agitates unsuccessfully for Irish independence. British trade unions win the right to organize. William Ewart Gladstone launches his great reform ministry by abolishing in Ireland the hated Anglican establishment and follows with a flood of bills reforming education, the British army, and poor relief. The period closes with the imperialist adventures of Benjamin Disraeli's last ministry and the pageantry of the Congress of Berlin, at which Disraeli and Bismarck conclude the negotiations ending the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78. - Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.

Senator Joseph McCarthy examines the life of General George Catlett Marshall, particularly his role in government beginning in 1945 as United States Special Envoy to China, and encompassing his role of Secretary of State in the late 1940's. This book can provide context which is important to a rounded understanding of how Communist China came to be a nation in 1949, and Marshall's crucial role as Secretary of State in its birth. - Summary by Robert L. Morel