Mark Graham
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I am a person who really likes to read and write and to share what I learned with all my education. My page will mainly be book reviews and critiques of old and new books that I have read and will read. There will also be other bits, too.
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Super Dudes
'Super Dudes' written by Christopher Vigil is a children's book that will have you saying 'Surf's Up, Dudes!' This is the story that is a dream of an island of surf dudes and family that is led by Eddie and son named Raymond teaching him how to surf. Actually it is a story of learning about how to gain a certain aspect to living life in general. This is a story that illustrates some aspects of this sport and of a family accepting what may happen and what has happened in the past and looking for answers.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
A Green Hairy Thing Wearing Dad's Old Vest
'A Green Hairy Thing Wearing Dad's Old Vest' is a children's picture book written by Jennifer Coville. We can dream anything in our dreams? This is the story that is to me written as a poem and uses all her interests in writing in this story about a little boy who has an adventure that takes him to unknown places, but interesting ones that seem to have familiar things. It is also a story that will 'teach' various skills in an enjoyable way in a quite modern story.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Gracefully Grayson
'Gracefully Grayson' is a middle grade novel written by Ami Polonsky. It is a story that will show maybe who you really are and how you may deal with various situations. This is the story of a boy named Grayson and how he feels who he really is physically and emotionally. He signs up for the school play and feels that he wants to try out for an unusual role at least for a boy. 'Gracefully Grayson' is a story of making decisions that will affect you one way or another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Ivanhoe
'Ivanhoe' a classic novel written by Sir Walter Scott is a piece of English literature that I think everyone should try to read at some point in their lives for there are many lessons that could be learned. To me it was a story of how to be fair to others. This is the story that is all about the Knight Ivanhoe and his family relationships dealing with Rowena and even Rebecca if I read it right. As a sideline it is also the story of 'Robin Hood' for you will recognize a few of those characters that the readers should know maybe from other stories. The novel about making choices.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Left Behind Series
The book series 'Left Behind' is a great way to learn to see ideas and things in a new light. It is a series that will bring new understanding. This is a series that is written and created by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. The major premise of the series is all about the last days of Earth. Who is and was right in a major discussion over the years. The series starts with the first volume of 16 books with 'Left Behind' and ends with the last titled 'Kingdom Comes'. This series is to me a fast-paced and quite illustrative reads. The creators of the books are real show and tell people. There will be critiques of each of the volumes.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
More sketches
Here are a few more pen and ink sketches of my abstracts and characters. I am not sure which ones I have shown in a previous article, and I am sorry, but here are some more. Just wanted to mention that I am also on artwanted.com. If you are interested in seeing more of my work for I have also created an art book and two coloring books. All you have to do is go to artwanted.com and there is a space to browse artists and you can just type my name (Mark Graham). To be honest you can also buy my work and books.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Art
Nurse Assistant Training Manual
Chapter Two: What Does a Nursing Assistant Do? The nursing assistant is a member of a interdisciplinary care team that provides skilled nursing care. This is a team of professionals that is made up of the doctors, the nurses (registered and licensed practical) as well as the nursing assistant. Other professionals on this team are the dietitian, physical therapist, occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, as well as speech therapist, pharmacy technicians, but the most important part of this team is the patient and the family so that all of their needs are met one way or another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Journal
A Nursing Assistant Training Manual
Chapter One- An Introduction to the Career of Nursing Assisting What is a nursing assistant? In so many words a nursing assistant is a person whether male or female is one who cares for patients and/or clients helping them with activities of daily living (ADL's) whether in a nursing facility or in the home. Nursing assistants can either be or not be certified, but most nursing facilities or care services usually require a person to become certified to perform the necessary skills of this profession.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Chapters
Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter
'Suzie the Eight-Legged Painter' is a children's picture book written by Bethany Gum. Anyone can paint, maybe. Bethany Gum wrote a story that to me would be perfect for preschool science activities and many more lessons. This is a story about a spider named Suzie who had a very special talent that she would like to share with others and the main idea of the story is how she did that. The illustrations are perfect for young children and adults to enjoy. Bethany wrote this book for the children of Vietnam so in a way this is a cross-cultural story that can change how each of us thinking one way or another.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Dream Warrior
'Dream Warrior The Monster's Under Ben's Bed' is a children's book written by Nicole Chadwick and illustrated by Venessa Scott. Who to believe? We all have had this belief sometime during our childhoods. This is a picture book but also an early chapter book. It is a story of becoming and being friends between a girl named Kaley Lowe, Ben and his brother Jake. Kaley has a plan but Ben may have a trick up his sleeve as well. Kaley and Ben meet some friends and something funny happens. What could it be? The pictures are vivid and shows the emotions behind the words. There could be many questions that parents and teachers could ask such as 'Do any of you have a brother or sister at home like Jake?'
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
