Learning is FUN-da-mental... THERE IS A SERIOUS CRISIS IN EDUCATION. Students are ranking lower than the students in most other countries in their test scores. The drop-out rate in most big cities is more than 30%. And many of the so-called "REFORMS" (such as NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND) that have been tried have not been very effective. Despite many ideas for 'reform' of our SCHOOLS --- violence, crime, bullying and other problems have increased in our schools. WHAT ARE THE MAIN PROBLEMS? CAN THEY BE RESOLVED? Millions of children go to school hungry, and teachers often buy food to feed them from their own pockets...although teachers don't earn much money. "Truth is stranger than fiction...." And now we are faced with outrageous attacks upon Teachers' Unions and Academia. Some are advocating turning our schools over to corporations -- and running them like a Pizza Business.... There is a raging debate about how, when, and why schools should be changed and improved. But what is really the best for our students? Are there effective new ways to improve and fix our public schools? Are Charter Schools better than Public Schools? What are some of the pros and cons for reforming education? This book contains a COLLECTION of HUMOR about and ...a Pictorial Review of how some have twisted history ...*** AS OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS SUFFER ....AND THE ATTACK UPON QUALITY EDUCATION AND COMMON SENSE SPREADS... THE SAME ATTACKERS HAVE BEEN TRYING TO RE-WRITE OUR HISTORY...TWISTING, SPINNING, FABRICATING EVENTS, AND CHANGING THE FACTS.

SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, GANG WARS, CHILD ABUSE, WIFE BEATINGS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, RAPES, SEXUAL HARASSMENT - and other forms of violence are at epidemic levels in many cities. **THIS HANDBOOK is a great tool for 'SELF-HELP'... and for workshops, counselors, trainers, students, and those who have been victims of violence. ** This valuable handbook is a great resource to use in workshops, counseling, addiction recovery groups, and for self-help. It contains activities and worksheets to help readers better understand the issues of addiction, abuse, and toxic people -- and to manage relationships. VIOLENCE ...in many forms.... such as shootings in our schools, temples, theatres and other places ...has become a monumental problem. Gang wars, domestic abuse, bullying, and other similar events have stimulated much attention to this issue. GUN CONTROL is now a major topic of debate for politicians. **THIS BOOK ALSO CONTAINS A FULL SECTION ON THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE.** THE NEWS is filled with heart-breaking, tragic stories about addicts...such as: WHITNEY HOUSTON, ANNA NICOLE SMITH, LINDSEY LOHAN, JIMMY HENDRIX, RAY CHARLES, GLENN BECK, RUSH LIMBAUGH, CHARLIE SHEEN, AMY WINEHOUSE, MICHAEL JACKSON...and many others. *** Our society is afflicted by these addictions to drugs, alcohol, junk foods, etc. -- which too often lead to various types of ABUSE. The challenges of relationship abuse, wife-beating, and health & weight problems are ravaging many families....and has reached epidemic levels. *** This GUIDEBOOK presents vital information to increase readers' awareness of toxic minds, addicts and abusers. *** LEARN MORE ABOUT TOXIC PEOPLE: alcoholics, drug addicts, abusers, emotional vampires, scam-artists, and fanatics. There are many famous songs that express the hurt and heart-aches that we have felt -- * "THE THRILL IS GONE" (B.B. King)... * "WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?" (Tina Turner)... * "GOOD MORNING, HEARTACHE" (Billie Holliday)... * "ENDLESS STREAM OF TEARS" (Dolly Parton)... * "MERCY, MERCY ME" (Marvin Gaye).... ...and many others... so many that we realize that HEARTBREAKS, disappointing relationships, and sorrows are a widespread problem. IS THERE A WAY TO PROTECT ONE'S HEART? ...DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD ABUSE, TOXIC PARENTING, wife-beating, elder abuse, date rape, sexual harassment, alcoholism, drug addition -- and similar foul behaviors (etc.) have become major social problems. SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT are essential to student achievement, to healthy human relationships, to success on jobs, and other aspects of life. Now and then we encounter people who are mean, arrogant, egotistical and selfish. The information contained in this book is great for college classes and adults who want to learn more about the minds of the "emotional vampires" who can harm us and/or ruin our lives. THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE have been victimized by toxic minds. *****Awareness is our best protection

LEARN HISTORY WHILE COLORING ** This book is filled with unique activities and pictures for coloring ...offering many hours of EDUTAINMENT fun for students and for any fans of Black History. Your favorite young person can have fun just using the book on their own...and perhaps will turn off the TV -- or put down the video games for a while and open this book. YOUNG PEOPLE ENJOY COLORING THE INTERESTING BLACK LEADERS, INVENTORS, AND OTHER HEROES...and will also learn from the simple exercises. PLUS.... teachers and youth group leaders will love having these books for their students to supplement work in classes. CELEBRATE A GREAT LEGACY.... CELEBRATE HEROES & LEADERS.... CELEBRATE AMAZING ANCESTORS.... CELEBRATE BLACK HERITAGE... This book also makes a great gift for the holidays, special occasions, or for awards for students. It helps make classes more enjoyable and effective -- as the students enjoy the activities. ********Author Melvia Miller specializes in EDUTAINMENT. She also believes that our schools must offer more information and activities to teach about Black History and Cultural Diversity, which helps students to learn to more about human relationship skills and 'getting along with others.' ********

* THE HOPE AND HELP DIRECTORY * ...This book also includes resources for STUDENTS, TEACHERS, SOCIAL WORKERS, COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS, AND ENTREPRENEURS. If you are seeking MONEY FOR YOUR BUSINESS or SERVICE... this directory offers information on that issue as well.... "It is a cruel jest to tell a man with no shoes to pull himself up by his bootstraps." *** Quote from Dr. M.L. King ****** One of the best ways that we can improve our ECONOMY and the ECOLOGY is to offer others a helping hand. This book is filled with resources for those who may be looking for help...and also for those who may want to offer assistance to others. FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED and POOR...there are resources for you in this directory...such as: job sources, non-profits that help, free stuff, etc. FOR THOSE WHO ARE WELL-OFF...you can find something for you also...or you may want to donate to some of the groups that offer assistance to the needy. Read stories and articles about people who have been offering great services to our communities. Edutainment Supporters have contributed info, stories, and promo about groups, programs, and agencies which are offer services, products, books and other ways of helping to make this world a better place. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOURCES TO EMPOWER YOUR ENDEAVORS....THIS DIRECTORY IS FILLED WITH A VARIETY OF RESOURCES FOR --- ASSISTANCE, FUNDS, BOOKS, HEALTH PRODUCTS, FREE STUFF, OPPORTUNITIES ...AND OTHER WAYS OF UPLIFTING ONE'S LIFE.

THE VIRUS DEFENSE HANDBOOK is written in "easy-to-understand language" to help readers protect themselves against the strange FLU viruses, respiratory diseases... (AIDS, SARS, H1N1, HERPES, etc.)... that have been spreading around the world. The AIDS epidemic is causing major problems (deaths, orphans, poverty) in the Black community and in various nations around the world. What remedies are available besides the vaccines This book helps to answer important questions: * HOW CAN WE FIGHT VIRUSES AND FLU? * What is this new Swine Flu? * Is there help for those who contract the flu? What are other diseases that are caused by viruses? How can we prevent sicknesses? Are the VACCINES safe or are they also a problem? What are some NATURAL or HERBAL remedies or ways to stay healthy? Is there help for people who suffer from other types of deadly viruses and bacteria related sicknesses....such as VD....or Cholera? And what about other diseases....that seem to be caused by viruses...but may be caused by other bacteria or by parasites? What can we do about those problems? What are some experts and wellness doctors saying about how to fight viruses? LEARN MORE ABOUT NATURAL REMEDIES and how to survive in a crazy world, where we are subject to all sorts of strange viruses and diseases. This book also contains a section of sources for FREE and DISCOUNTED HEALTH SERVICES...plus a SECTION OF ACTIVITIES (good for classes) that are filled with information that can help to alleviate many types of suffering and sickness.

NEW & DIFFERENT FRIENDS is a delightful book that is written mostly in rhyme. The epic poem is a delightful tale of how teens learn to get along although they come from different cultures. It is a fun and educational MULTI-CULTURAL story about developing better relationships and learning from history. It is a story of teens who confront each other about many social issues.... a poetic tale that also contains a dash of BLACK HISTORY, with a dab of ECO-EDUCATION. It makes a delightful way to spice up classes and Many educators love the rhyming words which help students in a similar way that using 'PHONICS' in language teaching does. This fun story offers A GREAT WAY for youth to gain language skills while examining human relationships. SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT are essential to student achievement, to healthy human relationships, to success on jobs, and other aspects of life. Activities and games are included at the end of the book. This SPECIAL EDITION book is ideal for teens and adults. WARNING: Smiles and laughter may result from reading this book.

CAN WORDS HEAL? They most certainly can. THIS BOOK IS A collection of some of the best empowering quotes and words of wisdom from experts, ministers, psychologists, motivational speakers, ancient leaders, and achievers -- to help us to cope with challenges and living in this crazy world. IS THERE REALLY A ..."FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH" ...which can help heal sicknesses, aches & pains? Yes, there is Learn more in this book about how to find solutions to health problems. WORDS CAN HELP HEAL Insightful words can help give us a "new lease on life." Wise words can shed light in a dark place. Kind words can help a person feel better when they are down. Keep this little book around for the times when you feel a need for inspiration, insight and enlightenment.

This unique, keepsake FULL COLOR PICTURE BOOK is filled with pictorial lessons from Nature and truth from the universe. The EARTH is the sacred environment in which we live -- and is also the best school...for learning to improve our situation. Nature is talking to us in various ways. She offers LESSONS on plants, health, science, history, relationships, and climate change. In hard times, where can we turn for answers, for comfort, for sanity? Are these "hard times" another message to us? The spectacular pictures are not only pretty scenery -- there are also lessons in each scene or aspect of Nature. Learn more about ancient cultures and how they influenced our modern religions and practices. Included are color pictures of unique findings concerning old civilizations...such as ATLANTIS.... MANY PROPHECIES have been presented which indicate that a "New Age" is upon us. We are living in these times that demand 'change.' Some scholars, writers, and ministers claim that 2012 will the year of great spiritual changes. BUT WHAT ARE THE MESSAGES AND LESSONS that guide us to proper change -- to help heal our ailments, and help save our planet? "Go Green" is widely promoted as the way to find the answers to our difficult environmental challenges. There is great truth in this concept. HOW CAN WE SOLVE OUR MAJOR SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PROBLEMS?....ranging from HEALTH ....to ECONOMICS....to CLIMATE CHANGE....etc. Learn more about UNIVERSAL LAWS, CONNECTING WITH NATURE, HEALTH and more thru these pictures. The knowledge that we need to create a good world, to heal our ills, to solve our problems -- are all broadcast from higher sources in the universe thru THE WEB OF LIFE. WE CAN SOLVE MOST OF OUR MAJOR PROBLEMS... BY LEARNING TO WORK IN HARMONY WITH THE EARTH AND NATURE.... Go Green

GREEN GOLD: * Eco-Solutions for a Richer Eco-nomy ** WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE MORE HEALTH & WEALTH? Are you struggling financially? Have you lost your job due to the RECESSION? Has the RECESSION caused you to have major financial, health or other problems? This book is filled with information, resources and more -- to help readers who may be struggling with financial problems, loss of job, and other money worries....FOR A BETTER FUTURE, WE MUST CREATE A CLEANER, HEALTHIER, GREENER WAY OF LIFE. ***WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND WAYS TO EARN MONEY AND HELP OUR ENVIRONMENT? We are in serious need of a new way of earning money and dealing with the Earth. This book is filled with resources, sources for freebies, information and ways to help people who are struggling under the poor economic situation. ** SPECIAL SECTIONS included in "GREEN GOLD" -- ...* Nature's health secrets... ...* Make your own eco-cleaners & pesticides... ...* A Guide for Recycling........ with ideas for re-using old items and for earning more money. ** ...Since we are faced with increasing numbers of extreme weather events -- storms, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes -- etc. -- "TIPS FOR SURVIVING WEATHER DISASTERS" are also part of this book..... *THERE ARE SOME SOLUTIONS to our big economic, climate and health challenges. This book also contains a few EDUTAINMENT EXERCISES.

...A HANDBOOK FOR STUDENTS....which offers tips and keys to becoming more successful in school. Good for grades 5 to college, it offers ways to organize one's approach to dealing with school, homework, and class work. * IT CONTAINS INFO, WEBSITES & RESOURCES for... a variety of topics ranging from STUDY SKILLS.... to BLACK HISTORY... to FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES. * One of the biggest problems in our society is that large numbers of students are not doing well academically, and in big cities, more than 35% are dropping out. Parents and Teachers will like this book as a gift to students. It includes websites, info, methods for improving school achievement, boosting grades, and enhancing the academic experience.

"STRESS FIRST AID" ... is a small (but highly valuable) collection of ways to alleviate your anxieties and stress. Too much stress can kill you or make you very sick. This little book offers easy ways to de-stress. WITH A DASH OF COMEDY...and a dab of satirical politics -- added to a pinch of wisdom -- the author offers the recipe which helps us to find ways to laugh and to lift the load of too much stress and worry. BECAUSE ONE OF THE BIGGEST STRESSORS THESE DAYS...IS THE THREAT OF MONSTER TORNADOES, HURRICANES AND OTHER EXTREME WEATHER --- THIS BOOK ALSO CONTAINS INFO ABOUT SURVIVING WEATHER DISASTERS. The author shows us how we can learn to lighten up our mood with humor, verses, and "words of wisdom" -- and natural remedies ...to help us deal with our problems and challenges. In these difficult times...we all are subjected to a huge amounts of stress and tension. How can we get some relief? A WAKE UP CALL for us to learn from ancient wisdom ways to help heal and save our planet.

EDUTAINMENT GAME BOOK...*("No Child Left to Sigh")* -- This instructional guide-book is filled with interactive teaching activities, nature-centered exercises and games. IT'S TIME TO GET AWAY FROM LECTURING SO MUCH...and SPICE UP CLASSES.... Inspire and motivate your students with these fun activities and exercises -- which are also effective ways of teaching. *PLUS... it includes A MULTI-CULTURAL ECOLOGICAL APPROACH TO EDUCATION* Have fun with Black History...and related topics. This Instructor's Guide-Book is filled with creative activities for teachers, coaches, and youth group leaders....to help raise awareness of our ENVIRONMENT and how it all functions. Research shows that people learn more from the natual world -- where academia and 'hands-on' learning activities mingle. Incorporate more stimulating interactive, collaborative exercises into your classes and workshops. Based upon "environment, ecology, and nature studies" -- the exercises and games incorporate academic studies in an enjoyable way...which improves retention and achievement. Enhance lessons in Geography, Biology, Math, or Language by taking students outdoors, planting gardens, discussing weather, or using "natural elements of the Earth" for study, observation, and insight. HELP STUDENTS TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, GEOGRAPHY, AND HOW THE WEB OF LIFE EFFECTS US ALL. Teachers, trainers, coaches, and others who lead youth groups -- will find that this book is filled with fun, effective ways of presenting academic material -- and helping to tap into student's creativity. THE MORE WE KNOW ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD...the better we can understand ourselves. Research shows that students learn more when the subject matter is meaningful, relevant, useful and fun. And we know that lecturing is a very limited way of teaching. We also incorporate "nature discovery" activities to make a more dramatic impact upon learners. Experience with Nature is one the best foundations for study of sciences, health, ecology, geography, history, and other subjects. BONUS = This book contains a special section: "A GUIDE TO EASY WAYS TO RECYCLE"