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Teri Olsen will sign copies of her book, “Learning for Life: Educational Words of Wisdom,” at the Knowledge House booth during the first annual Arizona Christian Education Expo on Saturday, February 25, 2006, from 9 am - 5 pm. The location of this event is Phoenix First Assembly of God Church, 13613 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Admission is free to the public.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Book Signing by Local Author at Arizona Christian Education Expo February 8, 2006 – Local author Teri Olsen will sign copies of her book, “Learning for Life: Educational Words of Wisdom,” at the Knowledge House booth during the first annual Arizona Christian Education Expo on Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The location of this event is Phoenix First Assembly of God Church, 13613 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Admission is free to the public. “Learning for Life” is a 420-page treasury of nearly 3,000 quotations by more than 1,000 people on teaching, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. This collection of quotes by philosophers, scientists, religious leaders, statesmen, writers, educators and others from past to present is like a conversation across time on the topic of education. The quotations are categorized by subject, covering both traditional and nontraditional forms of education. Many quotes are from Christian sources and reflect a strong biblical perspective. Bonus chapters include: a selection of education-related Bible verses; suggested practical and creative uses for quotations; an appendix listing the contributions of great teachers and mentors throughout history; biographical notes on each quoted individual; and an index. “Learning for Life” is a useful resource in the classroom, home, and library. It is ideal for parents, teachers, students, pastors, speakers, writers, and history buffs. “Learning for Life” has received numerous positive reviews since its release. Gena Suarez, publisher of “The Old Schoolhouse Magazine,” exclaims “This is a must-have book - highly inspirational!" Homeschool mom Helene Charles says, “Teachers and parents will be amazed at the wisdom from many notables who knew how to get education at its fullest." Reference Librarian Marcia Melton notes, “the sections of thoughtful quotes and how they are divided into areas of life is so good.” Christian author and speaker Joy DeKok adds, “As a reader, I found myself moving from quote to quote…page to page…non-stop!” The Arizona Christian Education Expo is designed for anyone interested in Christian-based education. The organizers hope that God will be glorified and His Kingdom advanced through the actions of parents, students, and teachers committed to the importance of Christian values in education. For complete details, see www.arizonachristiannews.com. ABOUT THE AUTHOR/PUBLISHER – In addition to “Learning for Life: Educational Words of Wisdom,” Teri Olsen has written and published hundreds of articles. Her “Not Just for Kids” column appears weekly in “The Desert Advocate” newspaper. Teri is Arizona State Coordinator for “The Old Schoolhouse” magazine and leader of Desert Hills Christian Homeschoolers. She lives in New River, Arizona, with her husband and three sons. Teri can be contacted via e-mail at learning4life @knowledgehouse.info or by telephone at 623-465-7561. For more information, sample quotations, or to order a copy of “Learning for Life” (ISBN 0-9759528-0-3; $19.95), visit www.knowledgehouse.info.
LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM
(PRWEB) October 1, 2004 - LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM, a book of educational quotations compiled by librarian and columnist Teri Ann Berg Olsen, has been well received by parents and educators, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews and praises since its release.
This 420-page treasury of classic and contemporary rhetorical gems contains almost 3,000 quotations by more than 1,000 people on teaching, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge. The quotes are categorized by subject, covering both traditional and nontraditional forms of education.
LEARNING FOR LIFE features quotations from a diverse spectrum of philosophers, scientists, writers, religious leaders, statesmen, psychologists and educators from throughout history. It’s like a conversation across the ages, full of rhetorical gems and sage advice on the subject of education.
“This wonderful inspirational book [is] an amazing collaboration of time-honored quotes from history's great men and women,” says Helene Charles, homeschool mom. “Teachers and parents will be amazed at the wisdom from many notables who knew how to get education at its fullest.”
In this educational spirit, LEARNING FOR LIFE contains biographical notes on each author so the reader can find out about a quotation’s source, the individual’s background, time period, and interesting facts such as whether the individual was self-educated or schooled at home. The volume also includes an appendix and index, and blank pages for writing down additional quotes.
“LEARNING FOR LIFE is a real gem!” exclaims Kelly Maynard, former principal of Desert Hills Christian School in New River, Arizona. As I read through its pages, I truly am inspired to greater heights as an educator, a mother, and as a student of life.”
This book is an ideal resource for teachers, parents, home educators, speakers, writers, history buffs, book lovers, and lifelong learners. It is useful for reading, reference, reports, speeches and presentations.
The publisher is currently evaluating distributors in an effort to make LEARNING FOR LIFE more readily available to booksellers and libraries. Meanwhile, LEARNING FOR LIFE is available direct from the publisher and at Amazon.com.
Please visit www.knowledgehouse.info to view excerpts, author bio, reviewer info and press materials. To contact the author, e-mail .
LEARNING FOR LIFE: EDUCATIONAL WORDS OF WISDOM, by Teri Ann Berg Olsen. (Knowledge House: July 22, 2004) 6x9” softcover, 420 pages, ISBN 0-9759528-0-3, $19.95.
Teri Ann Berg Olsen is a home educator, librarian, and writer. Teri’s “Not Just For Kids” column appears weekly in The Desert Advocate, her hometown newspaper. “Not Just For Kids” encourages parents and children to explore a wide variety of topics and projects together. Teri has also written for The Old Schoolhouse™ and other publications. Teri founded the Knowledge House Learning Resource Center and maintains an educational website, www.knowledgehouse.info. Her own home library contains over 5,000 books. She lives in New River, Arizona with her husband and three sons.
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