Literature, Laughter, and Learning

Contrary to what the title might suggest - this book is not set in the future! It is a historical novel set in New York in 1896, and follows a group of modern thinking men and women in a world, that views the new as a threat to the status quo. A compelling tale of the early years of a metropolis. Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotes

Part 2 - This episode challenges common advice about the use of power points when delivering a course or a speech. 3 general guidelines for educators are discussed: 1) Aim your slides at your target audience 2) Work with an overarching narrative in your slides 3) Be over-prepared and under-structured

Offering alternative perspectives on common advice when using power point presentation - for educators and presenters. For suggestions for future topics. please write to: Literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com This podcast episode is about the use of text in power points: However, I also use imagery - and if you want to start by seeing, what kind of images I adhere to, you are welcome to browse m...

"Get busy living, or get busy living" This wonderful short story is filled with memorable lines, and poignant moments - a story for the ages.

 A genre-defying literary work, which is part historical novel, part murder mystery set in a medieval monastery.  This book poses such questions as how is truth defined, what is real power, and what is the purpose and meaning of knowledge. Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearning

Great Paxton, 1941: An evening meeting changes lives forever in a quiet village. A group of women, some of them friends and others, lifelong enemies, must all come together to work, fight, and inspire each other as their lives are disrupted and forever changed by the impact and tragedies of World War II Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literature...

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An honest man searching for the truth in a world, where what goes for truth changes every day.

An intriguing protagonist with fierce courage and hidden warmth comes home one day to find a young boy’s footprints on a snow-covered rooftop. Something is not right, Ms Smilla senses it. On one hand, a poignant story of longing and belonging on the other hand a magnificent mystery thriller about long buried secrets and ice cold dreams.

A group of ordinary women work hard at documenting crimes in the wider world. Suddenly they start to receive threats - but why and from whom? One of the stand out books of the 2000s. This is a novel about rightousness up against truth. A novel about loneliness in a sea of niceness, and a study of how evil might look like in the tranquil streets of a peaceful city. This excellent drama is set in De...

How can educators best start an educational course for adult learners/professionals, who are there to learn, but also have prior knowledge and experience? This episode gives a few answers to that. For comments or suggestions for future subjects: literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com  

SPOILER TALK about the season finale and the first season as a whole of House of the Dragon #hotd #asoif #got

This historical novel, written by historian turned author, Philippa Gregory, recounts the story of Margaret Beaufort of House Lancaster, who lived a perilous life through the Wars of the Roses, and would survive to see her dreams come true.

SPOILER talk about episode 9, House of the Dragon "A window into a prison" #hotd

SPOILER talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 8, Lord of the Tides  "Truth is a double-edged sword, but lies are the slow burning poison" #hotd  #asoif

The beloved fairy-tale of a lonely, little girl trying to sell a bundle of matches on a New Year's Eve. Written by the master of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen. 

SPOILER REVIEW In Westeros, truth is a double-edged sword  A spoiler talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 7 #hotd #driftmark

The delightful, amusing, and sometimes heartbreaking story of Miss Anne Elliot, written with the unique wit and sharp pen of Jane Austen.

Mma Ramotswe is the no 1 ladies' detective in Botswana - well, in truth she the only lady detective in Botswana, but she will solve your mystery while driving her white van, and leave you with words of wisdom while drinking bush tea! Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearning

How can educators get valuable feedback and evaluation from adult learners? Here are 3 scenarios for evaluation Mail me , if you have suggestions for future subjects: literaturelaughterandlearning@gmail.com

A historical mystery by author Ngaio Marsh, set in a theatre brimming with jealousy, rivalry, and secrets - old and new.

3 books, 3 great listeners from A Song of Ice and Fire, The Alchemist, and Three Pines!

Part 2 of the Art of Listening WHAT is integral to the art of listening? HOW can we help ourselves listen even better? WHY is the art of listening important?  - For Part 1 in The Art of Listening: https://readingandlearning.podbean.com/e/learning-corner-part-1-the-art-of-listening/      

Suspects everywhere, unreliable witnesses, and and an elderly village lady who sees throught it all: Introducing Miss Jane Marple!to  Link to the new History podcast Restless Times in History OR copy/paste directly to your browser: https://restlesstimesinhistory.podbean.com/