Days and Memory


Book Description

Charlotte Delbo, a non-Jew sent to Auschwitz for being a member of the French resistance movement, recalls the poems, vignettes, and meditations that fed her companions' spirits, interweaving her experiences with the sufferings of others and depicting dignity and decency in the face of inhumanity.




My School Years Journal


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Record your school memories in this guided keepsake journal every year from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Chronicle every year of your journey through school—from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Each section of this guided journal includes prompts for recording your favorite memories of each school year, what you learned, and the things you are looking forward to doing. This keepsake also includes a removable and reusable “First day of school” milestone card, a dry-erase pen, and a die-cut cover to which you can insert photos from each school year.




Drawing From Memory


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Caldecott Medalist Allen Say presents a stunning graphic novel chronicling his journey as an artist during WWII, when he apprenticed under Noro Shinpei, Japan's premier cartoonist DRAWING FROM MEMORY is Allen Say's own story of his path to becoming the renowned artist he is today. Shunned by his father, who didn't understand his son's artistic leanings, Allen was embraced by Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist and the man he came to love as his "spiritual father." As WWII raged, Allen was further inspired to consider questions of his own heritage and the motivations of those around him. He worked hard in rigorous drawing classes, studied, trained--and ultimately came to understand who he really is. Part memoir, part graphic novel, part narrative history, DRAWING FROM MEMORY presents a complex look at the real-life relationship between a mentor and his student. With watercolor paintings, original cartoons, vintage photographs, and maps, Allen Say has created a book that will inspire the artist in all of us.




One Line a Day


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Revisit thoughts and memories with a 5-year journal and memory bookThis classic memory keeper is the perfect way to track the ups and downs of life, day by day.More than a daily diary or journal: For those daunted by the idea of keeping a journal or diary, the simple commitment of just One Line a Day is manageable for everyone. Each page of the journal includes an entry for five successive years, allowing users to revisit previous thoughts on a specific day of the year over the span of five years, and reflect on change and progress.Use the One Line a Day 5-year journal format to provide an insightful snapshot of your thoughts, memories, change, and progress on each of the 365 days of the yearSee patterns emerge as important events like anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays come and goAs the pages fill, you'll discover happy coincidences and have a chance to relive forgotten momentsA valuable alternative to the 5-minute journal format, One Line a Day will appeal to those new to the journaling habit and seasoned journalers alike.A great way to begin the day or to put down a final thought before falling asleep at nightDurable and elegantly designed with a ribbon for easy opening to the right pageMakes a great graduation or milestone birthday gift, or for someone starting on a new journey in lifeKeepsake diary will enhance the appreciation of life and be a treasure for years to come




Memory Improvement


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Have you ever walked into a room and couldn't remember what you went there for? * Have you ever grasped the hand of a potential client and then when the handshake broke, the name seemed to disappear from your memory? * Or have you ever left a prospect or an important meeting and as you drove away remembered a key point that you should have shared with them? The problem is NOT with your memory. The problem is with the "Filing System" your brain currently uses to store and retrieve memory items. Change the filing system and you'll double and even triple your memory comprehension. Two-time USA Memory Champion Ron White will teach you the same 2,000-year-old memory method that he has already taught thousands to: * Give presentations and speeches without notes... * Memorize chapters of books word for word... * Retain information from workshops or training classes... * Improve your grades and study skills... * Remember names and faces, even years later... * Routinely memorize 100 digit numbers after hearing them only once... * And lots more! Includes an offer for a FREE video of Easy As 1-2-3 Memory Tricks




Baby, You're Here!: A One-Line-A-Day Baby Memory Book


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The effortless baby memory book for the busiest parents. A baby's first year is exciting--and exhausting! With this beautiful baby memory book, you can create a special memento by writing just one line about baby's life every day. Baby, You're Here! makes it simple for any parent to record the small moments--along with big hopes and dreams that will grow with your little one. Customizable dates and blank sections let you easily write down the highlights of your baby's day. Fun weekly prompts help you capture each moment, so your child can read and relive them when they're older. Fill in growth charts, immunization records, and your baby's favorite (and least favorite!) foods in this baby memory book for easy reference. This baby memory book includes: For every family--Any parent and any family can create a unique, lasting keepsake full of personal details from baby's first year. No pressure--No need to build an elaborate baby memory book--you can write one sentence (or one word!) a day. A year of firsts--Celebrate milestones with customizable sections for baby's "first times," holidays, and other special occasions. Baby, You're Here! is a baby memory book to enjoy throughout your first year together--and beyond.




Pleasures and Days and "Memory" / Les Plaisirs Et Les Jours Et "Souvenir" Short Stories by Marcel Proust


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Set amid the salon society of fin-de-siècle Paris, these captivating tales offer satirical and moving depictions of metropolitan life. Proust's stunning debut chronicles the lives, loves, manners, and motivations of a fascinating cast of characters. These philosophical reflections, brief narratives, and prose poems established the 22-year-old author as a remarkable collector of exquisitely poignant sensations and recollections. Appropriate for intermediate-level students of French, this dual-language volume is equally suited to classroom use and to independent study. New English translations appear on pages facing the original French text. Readers will find this volume a fascinating introduction to the works of a key figure of French literature as well as a valuable aid to mastering one of the world's most enchanting languages. Dover (2014) original publication.




10 Days to a Sharper Memory


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Remember names, details, and facts with the most effective memory system ever. The step-by-step guide that assesses your present memory quotient and shows you how your memory works, 10 Days to a Sharper Memory will help you: Remember the names and faces of people you meet Establish a system for remembering everything from famous quotes to where you parked the car Remember dates, telephone numbers, addresses, prices, and more Use ingenious systems and techniques to memorize facts Keep your memory sharp with easy exercises you can do in your spare time.




Memory Enhancement in 30 Days


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Enhanced recollection can open doors to unconscious thought procesesses and behavior patterns, in the process increasing your ability to cope with problems in daily life. The ability to recall not only the sights and sounds but the smells, tastes, sensations, and feelings associated with past events can help you attain a sense of perception unsurpassed in totality. *Have you ever met someone at a business conference or in a store and spent the fifteen minutes you were talking with him or her trying to remember his or her name? *Have you ever had a word or idea on "the tip of your tongue" and not been able to recall it until three hours later? *Have you ever been given tasks or assignments at work or in school and missed deadlines because you simply forgot about them? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, your memory could be dramatically improved by using the techniques and exercises suggested by Keith Harary and Pamely Weintraub in Memory Enhancement in 30 Days. Even if your memory is fairly reliable, you can still benefit from Harary and Weintraub's exercises as a means of keeping your mind fluid and receptive to new memories.




30 Days to a More Powerful Memory


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With phones ringing off the hook, constantly changing to-do lists, and increasingly complicated schedules, having a good memory has become more important than ever. Drawing on the latest research from cognitive experts and psychologists, 30 Days to a More Powerful Memory provides hands-on, practical strategies and exercises that anyone, young or old, can use to sharpen their memory -- fast! The book introduces readers to memory-boosting techniques such as mnemonic devices, visualization, chunking and clustering, and mental triggers, and also shows how to: * effectively decrease anxiety levels and combat the negative emotions that can affect recall * create powerful backup systems to help trigger associations * exercise both body and mind, and improve overall health to improve memory * get the kind of restful sleep that will increase one's ability to retain information. The book discusses common myths about memory, clarifying what's true and what isn't. Packed with tips and memory-boosting activities, this guide provides readers with the simple but powerful methods they need to increase their mental agility.