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July 16, 2013
The Phil Naessens Show 7-16-2013 2013 Fantasy Baseball All Star Team & the Utah Jazz
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On today’s show Rotowire Fantasy Baseball Expert Nick Falk joins host Phil Naessens to select their respective Fantasy Baseball All Star Team and Amar from SLC Dunk joins Phil to discuss the Utah Jazz.
History Trivia - Kissing banned in England to stop germs from spreading
July 16
276 Mark Annius Florianus, emperor of Rome, was murdered.
1054 Three Roman legates broke relations between Western and Eastern Christian Churches through the act of placing an invalidly-issued Papal Bull of Excommunication on the altar of Hagia Sophia during Saturday afternoon divine liturgy. Historians frequently describe the event as the start of the East-West Schism.
1377 Coronation of Richard II of England. Richard was a son of Edward, the Black Prince and was born during the reign of his grandfather, Edward III.
1429 Joan of Arc led the French army in Battle of Orleans.
1439 Kissing was banned in England to stop germs from spreading.
276 Mark Annius Florianus, emperor of Rome, was murdered.
1054 Three Roman legates broke relations between Western and Eastern Christian Churches through the act of placing an invalidly-issued Papal Bull of Excommunication on the altar of Hagia Sophia during Saturday afternoon divine liturgy. Historians frequently describe the event as the start of the East-West Schism.
1377 Coronation of Richard II of England. Richard was a son of Edward, the Black Prince and was born during the reign of his grandfather, Edward III. 1429 Joan of Arc led the French army in Battle of Orleans.
1439 Kissing was banned in England to stop germs from spreading.
The Adventures of Cecilia Spark: The Brimstone Forest by Ngaire Elder - Kindle Edition FREE July 16-20, 2013
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The Adventures of Cecilia Spark:the Brimstone Forest
Today the spotlight is on Cecilia Spark! Cecilia is 10 years old and loves chilling out in her snuggery. Her favourite things are midnight feasts, bug hunting and playing with her dog, Flurry.
Cecilia made her first appearance in The Brimstone Forest, book 1 in the series, The Adventures of Cecilia Spark.
Cecilia and her dog, Flurry.
Excerpt from The Adventures of Cecilia Spark: the Brimstone Forest written by Ngaire Elder:
Cecilia and Flurry bounded out the door to the garden. Clouds had started to drift across the sky, but that did not worry Cecilia. After all … she was an explorer.
She had been sneaking round the garden for ages, but hadn’t managed to catch ANY creepy crawlies. Cecilia was starting to get hungry and, if truth be told, a little fed up.
She wandered over to her snuggery; the old shed at the bottom of the garden. She sat down, opened her backpack, took out the snack box and bottle, and tossed a dragon cookie to Flurry. He ate it greedily.
“Dragons,” she chuckled. “What if dragons were real, Flurry? We’d chase after them lightning quick, wouldn’t we?”
With that, she tossed the remains of her cookie into the creature catcher and started running round the garden, spinning around in circles. Flurry joined in, chasing Cecilia, jumping and barking. Cecilia started to feel very, very dizzy. She flopped to the ground and Flurry came and lay beside her, panting wildly. She lay there gazing at the big, fluffy, white clouds floating in the sky.
She could see different shapes in the clouds: a face with a long, pointy nose drifted past; the Loch Ness Monster glided through the sky, followed by a space ship, a canoe and a gigantic snail.
The cotton-ball clouds started moving faster, swirling and whirling. She shut her eyes to make them stop, but before you could say, ‘Don’t dilly-dally down daydream alley’ a witch had zoomed down on her jet-propelled broomobile.
Flurry barked and growled, and Cecilia sprung to her feet, “Quick run for it!” she shouted to Flurry. But it was too late.
The witch swooped down and swept Cecilia onto her broomobile. The witch and Cecilia hurtled into the sky, high above the treetops and disappeared into the clouds together with Cecilia’s cry for help.
What readers are saying about The Adventures of Cecilia Spark: the Brimstone Forest (Amazon):
~ This book is full of creativity and imagination, aspects which are sure to delight young readers. The illustrations are simple black & white drawings, but they are very well-done and definitely add visual delight to the storyline. I would definitely recommend this book for grades K-3 (although kindergartners and first graders might still need some help reading it).
~ What a delightful story. I could definitely relate to this book, as a mother, an author and using my memories as a young girl. I'm sure any young reader would enjoy this story.
~ This chapter book, which I recommend for ages six and older, is an adventure story with likeable characters who experience a wide range of emotions on their journey. I believe that both boys and girls will love this book.
Target audience 5-8 year olds. Great book for reading aloud.Illustrated by Peter Maddocks.
Download it FREE today and enjoy Cecilia Spark's first adventure in the Brimstone Forest!
US Amazon Link - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TI8N9W
UK Amazon Link - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006TI8N9W
The Adventures of Cecilia Spark:the Brimstone Forest
Today the spotlight is on Cecilia Spark! Cecilia is 10 years old and loves chilling out in her snuggery. Her favourite things are midnight feasts, bug hunting and playing with her dog, Flurry.
Cecilia made her first appearance in The Brimstone Forest, book 1 in the series, The Adventures of Cecilia Spark.
Cecilia and her dog, Flurry.Excerpt from The Adventures of Cecilia Spark: the Brimstone Forest written by Ngaire Elder:
Cecilia and Flurry bounded out the door to the garden. Clouds had started to drift across the sky, but that did not worry Cecilia. After all … she was an explorer.
She had been sneaking round the garden for ages, but hadn’t managed to catch ANY creepy crawlies. Cecilia was starting to get hungry and, if truth be told, a little fed up.
She wandered over to her snuggery; the old shed at the bottom of the garden. She sat down, opened her backpack, took out the snack box and bottle, and tossed a dragon cookie to Flurry. He ate it greedily.
“Dragons,” she chuckled. “What if dragons were real, Flurry? We’d chase after them lightning quick, wouldn’t we?”
With that, she tossed the remains of her cookie into the creature catcher and started running round the garden, spinning around in circles. Flurry joined in, chasing Cecilia, jumping and barking. Cecilia started to feel very, very dizzy. She flopped to the ground and Flurry came and lay beside her, panting wildly. She lay there gazing at the big, fluffy, white clouds floating in the sky.
She could see different shapes in the clouds: a face with a long, pointy nose drifted past; the Loch Ness Monster glided through the sky, followed by a space ship, a canoe and a gigantic snail.
The cotton-ball clouds started moving faster, swirling and whirling. She shut her eyes to make them stop, but before you could say, ‘Don’t dilly-dally down daydream alley’ a witch had zoomed down on her jet-propelled broomobile.
Flurry barked and growled, and Cecilia sprung to her feet, “Quick run for it!” she shouted to Flurry. But it was too late.
The witch swooped down and swept Cecilia onto her broomobile. The witch and Cecilia hurtled into the sky, high above the treetops and disappeared into the clouds together with Cecilia’s cry for help.
What readers are saying about The Adventures of Cecilia Spark: the Brimstone Forest (Amazon):~ This book is full of creativity and imagination, aspects which are sure to delight young readers. The illustrations are simple black & white drawings, but they are very well-done and definitely add visual delight to the storyline. I would definitely recommend this book for grades K-3 (although kindergartners and first graders might still need some help reading it).
~ What a delightful story. I could definitely relate to this book, as a mother, an author and using my memories as a young girl. I'm sure any young reader would enjoy this story.
~ This chapter book, which I recommend for ages six and older, is an adventure story with likeable characters who experience a wide range of emotions on their journey. I believe that both boys and girls will love this book.
Target audience 5-8 year olds. Great book for reading aloud.Illustrated by Peter Maddocks.
Download it FREE today and enjoy Cecilia Spark's first adventure in the Brimstone Forest!
US Amazon Link - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006TI8N9W
UK Amazon Link - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006TI8N9W
July 15, 2013
The Night I Danced with Rommel by Elisabeth Marrion - Kindle edition FREE July 15-17, 3013
My review:
The Night I Danced with Rommel is about the life of a young German woman, Hilde, who survived World War II. The author brings to life the time period, accurately describing the events, which shaped Hilde's life. The reader is drawn into a war-torn country where civilians are not privy to the truth of Hitler's regime, where speculation and fear dominate daily life. Hilde's courage is evident as she tries to maintain a degree of normalcy with her young children while her husband is deployed, which is severely tested during the bombing raids. The gamut of emotions is evident, no matter the nationality of the political arena. A great read and highly recommended.
US Link
http://www.amazon.com/The-Night-Danced-Rommel-ebook/product-reviews/B00B854ZXY/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
UK Link
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The Night I Danced with Rommel is about the life of a young German woman, Hilde, who survived World War II. The author brings to life the time period, accurately describing the events, which shaped Hilde's life. The reader is drawn into a war-torn country where civilians are not privy to the truth of Hitler's regime, where speculation and fear dominate daily life. Hilde's courage is evident as she tries to maintain a degree of normalcy with her young children while her husband is deployed, which is severely tested during the bombing raids. The gamut of emotions is evident, no matter the nationality of the political arena. A great read and highly recommended.
US Link
http://www.amazon.com/The-Night-Danced-Rommel-ebook/product-reviews/B00B854ZXY/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
UK Link
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Night-Danced-Rommel-ebook/dp/B00B854ZXY/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373897607&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=the+night+I+danced+with+rommel
Gladiator's Pen: You Should Be Writing
Gladiator's Pen: You Should Be Writing: The trick is getting those words on paper. It’s not a first draft until it’s out of your head and on to the page. Unfortunately shaking y...
The Phil Naessens Show 7-15-2013 Who Will Stop the Boston Red Sox?
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The Boston Red Sox are hot and the Chicago White Sox are not. The Major League Baseball season is technically half over. SB Nation MLB Managing Editor Steven Goldman joins host Phil Naessens on today’s show to discuss each division, make predictions and just talk baseball!
The Boston Red Sox are hot and the Chicago White Sox are not. The Major League Baseball season is technically half over. SB Nation MLB Managing Editor Steven Goldman joins host Phil Naessens on today’s show to discuss each division, make predictions and just talk baseball!History Trivia - Rosetta Stone found in Egypt
July 15
971 Saint Swithin, the Bishop of Winchester, was reburied inside his cathedral. The day is celebrated in England as Saint Swithin's Day.
1099 Jerusalem was captured by soldiers of the First Crusade, having been held by Islamic rulers since 655.
1149 The reconstructed Church of the Holy Sepulchre was consecrated in Jerusalem.
1207 King John of England expelled Canterbury monks for supporting Archbishop Stephen Langton.
1381 John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, was hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of King Richard II of England.
1799 The Rosetta Stone, the key to the translation of hieroglyphs, was discovered in Egypt by a French soldier.
971 Saint Swithin, the Bishop of Winchester, was reburied inside his cathedral. The day is celebrated in England as Saint Swithin's Day.
1099 Jerusalem was captured by soldiers of the First Crusade, having been held by Islamic rulers since 655.
1149 The reconstructed Church of the Holy Sepulchre was consecrated in Jerusalem.
1207 King John of England expelled Canterbury monks for supporting Archbishop Stephen Langton.1381 John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, was hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of King Richard II of England.
1799 The Rosetta Stone, the key to the translation of hieroglyphs, was discovered in Egypt by a French soldier.
Facebook Book Launch Event: July 15, 2013 - What Happened to Alex Manning by Kim Scott
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Alex Manning was born to excel in his privileged world. But privilege comes with responsibilities and consequences. From childhood tragedy marks his life. Will the handsome and charming Alex Manning survive in spite of it all or is he doomed? Visit Kim Scott's bloghttp://www.kimscottbooks.com/alex-manning
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Alex Manning was born to excel in his privileged world. But privilege comes with responsibilities and consequences. From childhood tragedy marks his life. Will the handsome and charming Alex Manning survive in spite of it all or is he doomed? Visit Kim Scott's bloghttp://www.kimscottbooks.com/alex-manning
July 14, 2013
History Trivia - Bastille stormed by an angry mob
July 14
664 Deusdedit of Canterbury, the first native-born holder of the see of Canterbury died. An Anglo-Saxon, he became archbishop in 655 and held the office until his death, probably from the plague.
1223 Louis VIII became King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II of France.
1430 Joan of Arc, taken prisoner by the Burgundians in May, was handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the bishop of Beauvais.
1789 The Bastille, a fortress in Paris used to hold political prisoners, was stormed by a mob, beginning of the French Revolution.
664 Deusdedit of Canterbury, the first native-born holder of the see of Canterbury died. An Anglo-Saxon, he became archbishop in 655 and held the office until his death, probably from the plague.
1223 Louis VIII became King of France upon the death of his father, Philip II of France.
1430 Joan of Arc, taken prisoner by the Burgundians in May, was handed over to Pierre Cauchon, the bishop of Beauvais.
1789 The Bastille, a fortress in Paris used to hold political prisoners, was stormed by a mob, beginning of the French Revolution.
