Showing results by author "Thomas Baker" in All Categories

This book is a memoir of sorts. It takes me back to the days of my earliest teachers, to a very elementary time and place in my life. From the clutter of a room will grow the central understanding about what makes me the human being I am today. Enjoy the journey back with me, to "elementary" sources of knowledge, marvelous and majestic. Meet my teachers, see my classmates, share my memory of learning the lessons of life in and out of the classroom and on the playing fields. Enjoy the journey with me, from the clutter of my present room where I write, where I describe the world as it appears...

Chileans love freedom. 200 years ago, Chile won her freedom. 500 years ago, Lautaro, a young Araucanian man, led his people to freedom. The Araucanian are the only Indian tribe on the American continent that forced Spain (1641), and Chile (1825) to recognize, and respect, their territory. They are free men and free women. It is this inheritance that has stood by Chile in her darkest hours. Across the centuries of recorded time, Chile is undefeated on the field of battle. I Love Chile. If you love Chile, as I do, you must love its national dance, “La Cueca”. It is the heart, the mind, ...

Christmas. The birth of Christ. The first gifts of the Magi: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. A tradition of gift giving was established on the very first Christmas Day, when the Prince of Peace received gold, frankincense and myrrh from the three wisemen, Balthazar, Melchior and Gaspar (Caspar). The Christmas story, the birth of Christ, the gift of the magi is our common heritage. It is a classic tale of love, devotion and the art of giving, told and retold in a modern setting, in Chile... "Behold, a virgin shall conceive, And bear a Son, And shall call His name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14 In the...

With the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the USA, America once again is forced to realize that the real threat to its liberties has always come, not from its foreign enemies, but from its enemies within. As the case for President Trump’s treason and impeachment is laid before the American public daily, the time has come to re-examine the treason of Benedict Arnold (Patriot-turned-Traitor), by using a comparative analysis with Donald Trump. Is Trump a traitor? Should Trump be impeached? At the very least, we must ask ourselves: Is Trump a Benedict Arnold? Benedict Donald?...

This book contains all you need to know to successfully coach a debate team. You may need to convince students that debate is a good idea, though. Here are six reasons: 1. Debating ability is a valuable skill. 2. Debate utilizes useful English. 3. It is a unique way to teach grammar. 4. It develops critical thinking skills. 5. It introduces global issues. 6. It develops research skills. A more powerful reason to coach a debate team is given to us by Dr. Martin Luther King: "“Sooner or later all the people of the world will have to discover a way to live together in peace... If this is to ...

Emily & David's Quest: A Saga of the Ancient Family Trilogy is a Quest for the Holy Grail, the blood of Jesus Christ himself. At stake is the fate of the world. Set in a cave in Valencia, Spain, in Glastonbury, England, and the very bowels of the Underworld, it is dialogue driven, fast paced, and unpredictable. The protagonists, Emily and David, must race against time to find the Holy Grail before Alicia, the Sorceress, finds it. Alicia has dragons and demons from the Underworld to help her. Both barely 18 years old, all Emily and David have on their side is David's stories and Emily's ...

For more than 400 years, the personal essay has fused elements of the critical essay with personal discovery. Through adopting a first-person narrative I am able to use a loose conversational tone whichallows me the possibility to situate the role of "Caller" or "Storyteller as a dialogic one. The "Response" to the various essays is then a shared one, within a number of constructs, including one in which both Caller and Responder are the same person, as demonstrated by various art forms in song, in speech and in the church liturgy tradition, both from African American church, Catholic ...

The International Baccalaureate education system is the best in the world. The global search for high-quality education, embedded in high-performing education systems, has taken on mythical proportions, almost resembling the alchemists’ quest to turn common metals into gold. It is my hope that the present day search for global education, equitable and providing equality of opportunity for all, shall not cease until the “gold” we seek, has been found. I therefore dedicate this book to all the educators, researchers, parents and students the world over, who strive to achieve this ...

"Bilingual in Chile: An Impossible Dream?" is a book that is dedicated to all English Language Teachers and students worldwide. Through the use of personal anecdotes, case studies, and research findings, it clearly shows that bilingualism is NOT an impossible dream, not for Chile, and not for any other nation that seeks to become bilingual. After reading this book, you will know the myths and misconceptions surrounding bilingualism, and have the evidence that disproves the myths. You will have real world examples from which to learn from the experience of other nations, other schools, and ...

This book is for parents, students, teachers, administrators and anyone else with an interest in English Language Teaching and learning in particular, and education in general. Educators will find this book useful at all stages of their careers. This 4-Book collection covers four critical areas: 1. Teacher leadership, 2. Dealing effectively with standardised national & international tests, 3. The use, misuse and abuse of the students' first language, the "Mother Tongue", and 4. Connectivism, or self-initiated, connected learning in the digital age. Connectivism has been called, "...

I Live in Chile. ¡Viva Chile! I am fascinated with, and deeply in love with Chile (encantado & enamorado). That will be the main aim of this book, namely, to share my life in, and my love for, this beautiful country, my beloved Chile. I hope you enjoy the way in which I share the story of what is important for me about my life in Chile. Yes, my voice and my story is only one man's story. My story is unique, reality-based, and true. I share with you love, language, and landscapes; customs, culture, and food; music, song, and dance. I finish with info about the sport of football (known as ...

This book is not a biography of Alexis Sanchez. Rather, it seeks to celebrate the excitement, passion, and enjoyment of the game of football that Alexis Sanchez brings to the sport. The signing of Alexis Sanchez to the best football team in the world, FC Barcelona, was just such a moment. In his final season with Barcelona, Sanchez scored 21 goals and made 10 assists. In the 2014 World Cup, he scored 2 goals for Chile. There is no doubt that Arsenal Football Club has signed one of the most exciting young players in the game today. He plays the "Beautiful Game" as well as any player. In that...

Why do some speakers succeed through practice and others spontaneously? This book answers that question in a practical way. How best to use the speeches in this book? There is no one “best” way to benefit from the material in this book. As a point of departure, read each speech. Read them silently and read them aloud. Then read them again. And again. Again... Appreciate the sounds of the words, for they are beautiful. Notice the use of repetition, humour, irony, wit, allusion and alliteration. Practice giving the speeches. Place yourself in the "shoes" of the speaker. You become Cato, ...

“We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” ~ Elie Wiesel The Holocaust showed the world that it is a very good idea to rethink ethical dilemmas. Life or death? What makes humans civilized? Is it our willingness to help our fellow human beings? Then why did we betray the Jews in World War II? How did the Nazis manipulate us? Why did we refuse to stand up to evil? This book will help you to search for the answer to the question that only you can answer for yourself... The Holocaust, the Shoah, or ...

History remembers walls. This book remembers the shadows behind them. For those who lived behind the Iron Curtain, fear was not an emotion. It was an environment—like air, or gravity. Invisible, constant, and inescapable. When the Second World War ended, East Germany promised rebirth. Factories reopened, stadium lights flickered to life, and slogans painted on every surface declared a new dawn for the working class. But beneath the posters and parades, another structure was quietly rising—one not built of brick and steel, but of whispers, files, and obedience. That structure had a name:...

History often marks its turning points with dramatic symbols—walls raised or torn down, borders redrawn, leaders replaced, treaties signed. Yet the real turning points, the ones that alter the course of countless unnamed lives, begin long before any public declaration. They begin quietly, in narrow hallways, in shuttered rooms, in whispers passed between frightened neighbors. They begin with suspicions, not evidence—rumors that travel faster than facts, and fears that shape decisions more powerfully than any law. Book Three of Heinz Krügel’s Journey enters that quieter space. It ...

Are you a creative needing inspiration? Tom Baker lights the fire. Tom Baker is a creative jack-of-all trades: photographer, writer, stage and film actor, cinematographer, and now podcaster. He brings a smooth voice and an easy likeability to his guest interviews, not to mention top-notch production values. Listen to hear about life on set from a variety of local artists. From encouraging and often humorous accounts of personal mistakes, to inspiring stories of hard work and success, Tom helps you realize that all of us are human and that none of us are alone. Enjoyable and energizing, ...

The Impact of Influence Vol. 10, Living and Leaving a Legacy is overflowing with wisdom from visionary author, Chip Baker, and other powerful influencers who have discovered their paths to success. They are influencing many and impacting generations. The inspirational stories within the pages of this book will inspire you to make a positive difference for those around you.

Two absolute working-class nobodies from Southern California with no formal qualifications to credibly talk about anything - politics, pop culture, sports, current events, etc. - yet think they're more qualified to talk about all of those things because they do it with food and beverages!