Changing Tides
Stuart Matthews is a documentary photographer focusing his attention on humanitarian issues in forgotten places…those no longer making headline news. Since 2009, Matthews has made various trips to Bangladesh, documenting communities living on the frontline of climate change and the ever changing threats they face as the world continues to feel the affects of global warming.
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Requiem for Beslan
On September 1, 2004, a group of armed terrorists seized control of the Beslan School Number One in North Ossetia, Russia, on the first day of the new school term. The terrorists forced over 1,200 children, parents and teachers into the school gymnasium which was rigged explosives. Two days later, a series of explosions within the school and the fierce firefight that ensued between Russian special forces, police, and the terrorists left over 350 people dead, more than half of them children.
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Rediscovering Vincent
There are few people to whom one could turn for a clear, unadulterated opinion on the life and work of the eccentric yet charismatic Vincent van Gogh than William J. Havlicek. In his acclaimed book “Van Gogh’s Untold Journey”, Havlicek provides new insight into the artist’s true character and some startling revelations about his short yet illustrious life.
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Real-World Learning
Veteran educator Barbara Barnes kicks off a series of collaborative contributions by teachers, parents, students, and school administrators who think that our education system needs to be completely redesigned, and are dedicated to raising standards of education in the 21st Century with empowering solutions. In her book “It’s the Kids!”, Barnes provides real-world learning examples of her tried-and-true, extra-curricula concepts—ones that have enjoyed actual success in her own career.
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