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Our Special Programs Series welcomes Sugar Lopez to discuss the topic: “Great Recipes for the Holiday Season.” Sunday, December 22, 2019 4-5 pm PST Newswire
The Special Program Series features, Edwin Cooney, a Student of history To find out how to Subscribe to his weekly articles via E-Mail, please write to his E-Mail address found near the bottom of this news wire.
On December 2, Mary Hiland will present a talk about the publication of her book, “The Bumpy Road to Assisted Living a Daughter’s Memoir,” available on amazon.com , dldbooks.com/maryhiland , and on BARD,, DB 91261.
Ira Fistell, noted talk show host (retired) will speak to us on the less significant presidents of this great country. Presidents like Millard Filmore, Zachary taylor and William Henry Harrison to mention a few.
Special Program Series Features Ira Fistell, Noted Former Talk Show Host, The Filibuster in the Senate
There will be a special program to discuss your favorite time travel books on Friday, 2/24 in the Book Nook room of Accessible World. We’ll meet at 9PM eastern time, 6PM Pacific at this link:
Dear Friends, Once again, we welcome our friend ira Fistell noted radio talk show host and historian to speak to us about the tricks of the past regarding political campaigns.
Dear Friends, Our Special program Series again wishes to welcome Ira Fistell, retired Talk Show Host and teacher. He will discuss part III on the history of railroading in America.
THE DB-REVIEW LIST FEATURES THE FALL CLASSIC, THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS, DB56946
The Special Program Series is so very pleased to welcome Mr. Ira Fistell, noted historian and former talk show host. Ira will be discussing the building of our first Transcontinental Railroad and other issues involving railroads in America.
for several weeks, members of db-review have been reading this widely acclaimed book as part of the list's annual fall classic. This year, we will have the distinct pleasure of hearing from the man who narrated the book, Mr. John Polk.
The Battle of Leyte Gulf, also called the Battles for Leyte Gulf, and formerly known as the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea, is generally considered to be the largest naval battle of World War II and, by some criteria, possibly the largest naval ba
My Home Away from Home Life at Perkins School for the Blind by Robert T. Branco C 2013 Short summary:
Ira gives a lecture and answering questions about three composers. Benjamin Britten, Ricard Wagner, and Gioseppi Verde. music lovers are welcome.
History of the Blindness and the Blind Representations, Institutions, and Archives -- An International Perspective Paris, France, June 26-30, 2013
Very often many ladies tell me that they just don't understand the game of baseball. Well, here is your opportunity to listen to a scholar, ira Fistell begin his two-part lecture series on THE HISTORY OF BASEBALL.
SPECIAL NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN Ira IN OUR PHONE CENTER, PLEASE WRITE TO ME WITH A REQUEST AT: boacosta@pacbell.net
Our Special Program Series is so very pleased to welcome mr. Ira Fistell, author, former History Instructor and noted talk show host. He will speak to us on Part Two of his series on The history of the American Railroad.
The Fall Classic discusses the book: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD BY HARPER LEE. This is to celebrate the 99th birthday of Alexander Scourby.
On October 8, 1871, the City of Chicago was victimized by a terrible fire which ravaged this great metropolis.
We welcome all of you to this most informative Special program on the Causes of the Great Depression with guest speaker, noted talk show host, Mr. Ira Fistell.
On Wednesday night January 25th, 2012, Edwin Cooney, a lifelong student of history, will present the first of a series of documentaries covering the political career and its aftermath of Richard M. Nixon.
On the third Monday of every year, Americans honor the life and work of an extraordinary American, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His tireless efforts to secure equal rights for all Americans is truly a source of pride and inspiration.
On Wednesday night January 18th, 2012, Edwin Cooney, a lifelong student of history, will present the first of a series of documentaries covering the political career and its aftermath of Richard M. Nixon.
During the Victorian era, little things counted enormously. Each word or gesture was significant as events unfolded. In the world of Charles Dickens, it is the small and ordinary events of each day which gave color to lives as they were lived.
On Tuesday, October 11th at 3 p.m.. EDT (Noon PDT, 1 p.m.MDT , and 2 p.m. CDT) the Lebanon County Library System, based in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in partnership with Helping Hands for the Blind held a book discussion of The Help by Kathryn Stockett.
If you were suddenly transported to an earlier time and place, how would you cope? Would you be curious about life then and decide there was nothing you could do and accept your circumstances?
We all long for nights of uninterrupted sleep. As we grow older, difficulty going to sleep or remaining so is a common occurrence for almost half of the blind population.
When you think of Helen Keller, what is your reaction? Some feel annoyance or outrage and resent the comparison. Opinions differ from person to person concerning her contribution to our world.
If you were suddenly transported to an earlier time and place, how would you cope? Would you be curious about life then and decide there was nothing you could do and accept your circumstances?
One of the most significant decisions ever made by an American president was made by President Abraham Lincoln. It was made public in September of 1862 and it came as a shock to North and South alike.
history student Edwin Cooney will examine the major decisions made by Abraham Lincoln our 16th president.
Beginning on February 6, 2011, Accessible World will host a new book discussion group. We will read and discuss books in the self-help or self-improvement genre.
For a change in pace, join us on November 17th when we go back to the turn of the nineteenth century and read about Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears.
John Steinbeck wrote of a time and place barely remembered by many in America. He wrote of homes lost and lives altered forever by circumstances beyond the control of families trying to eek out a living under inhospitable conditions.
When you write an email or letter, do you wonder what rules should be followed in specific situations?In our desire to use correct punctuation, do we overdo the use of commas? When should they be used.
During the past few months, we have explored the mind and heart of Huck Finn through Ira Fistell's brilliant analysis and comprehension of this novel.
Come join us on Wednesday the 20th and listen to author and Cold War Guru John Lewis. Gaddis discuss his book, “The Cold War: A New History.” and share your thoughts about his opinions and your Cold War experiences.
Some novels move slowly while others move at breakneck speed leaving little time for reflection. Many are filled with symbolism and meaning for creative-writing professors and academicians we may never see.
Our book for September Fifteenth is the bestseller,” American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the Twenty-first Century”
If you were suddenly transported to an earlier time and place, how would you cope? Would you be curious about life then and decide there was nothing you could do and accept your circumstances?
Wednesday, August 18th is the date to mark on your calendar and now is the time to download and start reading “The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People’s History of Ancient Rome” (DB 57323 by Michael Parenti.
On Tuesday, August 10, Ira Fistelle will present his next in a series of discussions of the novels of Mark Twain. This time, his presentation will feature the novel,
Accessible World Special Program Series On Tuesday night, July 27th, Ed Cooney will continue his trip through America's past.
Come join us on Wednesday, July 21st and review the book, “The Spartans: the World of the Warrior: Heroes of Ancient Greece, from Utopia to Crisis and Collapse” [DB 61834] and listen to the Author,
Accessible World’s Special Program Series once again welcomes Mr. Ira Fistelle, noted radio host. Ira will be discussing the life and works of Mark Twain, Part Two.
On Wednesday, May 19th we will again visit the era of the American Revolution, but not from the viewpoints of George Washington and Patrick Henry but from their slaves, Henry Washington and Ralph Henry who along with eighty to one-hundred thousand blac
Accessible World’s Special Programs Series is so very pleased to welcome Mr. Ira Fistelle who will discuss the “Life and works of Mark Twain.”
Come join us on April 21st to discuss how the U.S. almost wrested failure from the jaws of victory in Michael Beschloss’ “The Conquerors”. Michael Beschloss’ ”The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler’s
Our book for February is “George Washington's Secret Navy: How the American Revolution Went to Sea” (DB 67398). Not only is it a real page turner of a sea story, but it all really happened.
Accessible World welcomes you to the second program featuring Dan Thompson of Dan's Tips. Our main speaker will be Mr. Mark Carson who is the Midwest Sales Director of Humanware.
Lloyd Rasmussen of NLS will unofficially speak to us on how to use the BARD Downloadable web site. He will give us useful tips for finding books and in general getting around the site.
Come join us on the twentieth day of January in the new year and discuss the best seller “Churchill, Hitler,and ‘the Unnecessary War’: How Britain Lost It’s Empire
Review Part Two of "A Team OF Rivals: the Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln: by Doris Kearns Goodwin (DB61162). We will listen to another interview with the author focusing on Part Two of her book.
We are honored to inform you that Ira Fistelle, noted radio talk show host will be presenting a special lecture on Tuesday October 27, 2009, He will speak to us on the topic: “Generals of the Civil War.” He will concentrate
Over the Edge of the World: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe by Laurenc e Bergreen.
I was captivated by Dee's innate ability to combine romance, faith, and suspense in a powerful way. I couldn't put this book down!
First, I'd like to say a big "thank you" to all who joined us on the evening of Thursday February 19! To give a short recap of this meeting, we each gave short introductions,
THE GREAT INFLUENZA is a bestseller and winner of the 2005 Keck Communications Award from the United States National Academies of Science for the year's outstanding book on science or medicine.
With the growing concern of the nation's economy, historian Edwin Cooney has been invited to launch this special program series by providing a historical overview of the economic depressions in America. He will begin by defining