This episode poses the question: Can professionals learn empathy - can empathy even be taught, and if so - how?The episode delves into empathy in a professional context and how educators can make empathy an integral part of the skills being learned on a course for professionals.By Novelglimpse

Names, locations, genres, actors, and heroines! Do you know the answers to these 6 questions which are all based on the brilliantly written and eternally compelling novels of Jane Austen. Interested in my articles about communication and learning? Here is my new blog at www.novelglimpse.comBy Novelglimpse

One of my absolute favourite authors, CJ Sansom, recently passed away after a long illness. In commemoration of his talent and successful literary career, I am uploading an earlier podcast on one of his works. CJ Sansom's literary depiction of the unsettled times that followed Henry VIII's break with Rome in 1534, is a brilliant, brooding, and surp…

Back again after a longer break! A restless 4th son of a vicar stumbles across a dying man, whose last words are a question which sets of a series of thrilling adventures - and a deadly game of cat and mouse. Interested in ancient, medieval, and early modern history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History…

6 questions taken from 6 well known crime and mystery novels, which have all been adapted to tv -Famous motives - Famous locations - Famous names from mystery and crime Questions and answers in one podcast.By Novelglimpse

6 questions about 6 classical books -Famous characters - Famous locations - Famous lines from well known books Questions and answers in one podcast.By Novelglimpse

A re-uploaded review with improved sound - talking and gushing about this compelling tale of love found, love given, and lives lost during the French Revolution.By Novelglimpse

A disturbingly brilliant story of obsession and the pursuit of the elusive. Interested in history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in HistoryBy Novelglimpse

What questions should concern the 21st century educator, as AI increases its presence in the learning environment? What is the future for educators in an AI world? Interested in history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in HistoryBy Novelglimpse

What is or should be the purpose of AI within the world of learning? And what is the role of the 21st century educator, as AI increases its presence in the learning environment? For comments or feedback: [email protected] Interested in history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in History…

A novel set during the medieval turmoil that was THE WARS OF THE ROSES Interested in history? Consider listening to my other podcast as well: Restless Times in HistoryBy Novelglimpse

Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan tells the story, the triumph, and the tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer as he led the Manhattan Project and changed they way of war.By Novelglimpse

The lengths people will go to keep long forgotten truths from those they love - and those, they fear A novel ny Ngaio Marsh Previous book talk on another Ngaio Marsh novel: Night at the VulcanBy Novelglimpse

Author, PD James, conjures up a compelling atmosphere in a nursing school, which hides secrets and lies best kept from the keen eyes of Inspector Adam Dagliesh. Adapted as a mini-series, this book is an excellent suspense novel.By Novelglimpse

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"Plague has come to England. The lies you tell might be the death of you. Yet the truth might be even more dangerous." An atmospheric historical thriller mystery set at the very onset of the 14th century calamity.By Novelglimpse

Steven Saylor's sprawling epic of Rome story covers the first 1000 years of the eternal city, from a trading village to the beginning of Empire...and Roma is brought to life as family dynasties are founded, flounder, and flourish. A modern saga. Enjoy the lesser known stories, which brush up against epic history? Then consider listening to my histo…

Are you acquainted with the compelling and well written historical novels by Rosemary Rowe, set in 2nd century Roman Britain? If you are, enjoy this review - and if not - I invite you to this introduction of a series of novels which tell the adventures, triumphs and every day life of a former Celtic nobleman, now a pavement maker (and unwilling mys…

Many professionals experience a lack of time for breaks or pauses during the day, and end up exhausted after a busy day - only to repeat this the next day. In this episode, I explore the challenges of time in the workplace and the performance benefits of short breaks. A method of taking short breaks, which is viable in a busy workplace is presented…

One of my favourite book to film adaptation: The 2011 film about the quiet genius spy, George Smiley, starring Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, and Tom Hardy. Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotes Enjoy the lesser known stories, which brush up against epic history? Then consider listening to my history podc…

Why course design in adult learning should incooperate a cognitive, emotional, and social dimension. In this podcast episode I discuss how these dimensions interact and how they can be brought to the fore in the learning environment. Bibliography: Illeris, K. (2016 ) How We Learn Mezirow, J. (1991) Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning Wahlgr…

Spoiler Alert: Light spoilers in this review of one of the most revered literary works of the century. A study of loneliness in a quiet soulful sea of -perhaps - misguided sense of duty.By Novelglimpse

What is transformative learning in the context of adult learning? What are the conditions required for adult learners, who are professionals, to transfer knowledge gained in the classroom/lecture room to their workplace in the form of meaningful, applicable knowledge and skills? For topic suggestions: [email protected] o…

Part 2 of famous opening lines in literature. We are still pre-1500, and this episode explores the themes, philosophy, and foreshadowing, which can be read in the opening lines of the 14th century epic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms (which is not a romantic novel, despite the title!) Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more bo…

Part 1: Discussing famous opening lines from literature through the ages. Beginning with - a famous beginning. What is so memorable about the start of The Iliad? Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearning for more book reviews and quotesBy Novelglimpse

Contrary to what the title might suggest - this book is not set in the future! It is a historical novel set in New York in 1896, and follows a group of modern thinking men and women in a world, that views the new as a threat to the status quo. A compelling tale of the early years of a metropolis. Follow on Instagram at Literature_Laughterandlearnin…

Part 2 - This episode challenges common advice about the use of power points when delivering a course or a speech. 3 general guidelines for educators are discussed: 1) Aim your slides at your target audience 2) Work with an overarching narrative in your slides 3) Be over-prepared and under-structured…

Offering alternative perspectives on common advice when using power point presentation - for educators and presenters. For suggestions for future topics. please write to: [email protected] This podcast episode is about the use of text in power points: However, I also use imagery - and if you want to start by seeing, what kind …

"Get busy living, or get busy living" This wonderful short story is filled with memorable lines, and poignant moments - a story for the ages.By Novelglimpse

A genre-defying literary work, which is part historical novel, part murder mystery set in a medieval monastery. This book poses such questions as how is truth defined, what is real power, and what is the purpose and meaning of knowledge. Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearni…

Great Paxton, 1941: An evening meeting changes lives forever in a quiet village. A group of women, some of them friends and others, lifelong enemies, must all come together to work, fight, and inspire each other as their lives are disrupted and forever changed by the impact and tragedies of World War II Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, …

For other books, poems and quotes: Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearningBy Novelglimpse

An honest man searching for the truth in a world, where what goes for truth changes every day.By Novelglimpse

An intriguing protagonist with fierce courage and hidden warmth comes home one day to find a young boy’s footprints on a snow-covered rooftop. Something is not right, Ms Smilla senses it. On one hand, a poignant story of longing and belonging on the other hand a magnificent mystery thriller about long buried secrets and ice cold dreams.…

A group of ordinary women work hard at documenting crimes in the wider world. Suddenly they start to receive threats - but why and from whom? One of the stand out books of the 2000s. This is a novel about rightousness up against truth. A novel about loneliness in a sea of niceness, and a study of how evil might look like in the tranquil streets of …

How can educators best start an educational course for adult learners/professionals, who are there to learn, but also have prior knowledge and experience? This episode gives a few answers to that. For comments or suggestions for future subjects: [email protected] Novelglimpse

SPOILER TALK about the season finale and the first season as a whole of House of the Dragon #hotd #asoif #gotBy Novelglimpse

This historical novel, written by historian turned author, Philippa Gregory, recounts the story of Margaret Beaufort of House Lancaster, who lived a perilous life through the Wars of the Roses, and would survive to see her dreams come true.By Novelglimpse

SPOILER talk about episode 9, House of the Dragon "A window into a prison" #hotdBy Novelglimpse

SPOILER talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 8, Lord of the Tides "Truth is a double-edged sword, but lies are the slow burning poison" #hotd #asoifBy Novelglimpse

The beloved fairy-tale of a lonely, little girl trying to sell a bundle of matches on a New Year's Eve. Written by the master of fairy tales, Hans Christian Andersen.By Novelglimpse

SPOILER REVIEW In Westeros, truth is a double-edged sword A spoiler talk about House of the Dragon, Episode 7 #hotd #driftmarkBy Novelglimpse

The delightful, amusing, and sometimes heartbreaking story of Miss Anne Elliot, written with the unique wit and sharp pen of Jane Austen.By Novelglimpse

Mma Ramotswe is the no 1 ladies' detective in Botswana - well, in truth she the only lady detective in Botswana, but she will solve your mystery while driving her white van, and leave you with words of wisdom while drinking bush tea! Follow on Instagram at Literature, Laughter, and Learning Follow on Pinterest at Eva literaturelaughterandlearning…

How can educators get valuable feedback and evaluation from adult learners? Here are 3 scenarios for evaluation Mail me , if you have suggestions for future subjects: [email protected] Novelglimpse

A historical mystery by author Ngaio Marsh, set in a theatre brimming with jealousy, rivalry, and secrets - old and new.By Novelglimpse

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3 books, 3 great listeners from A Song of Ice and Fire, The Alchemist, and Three Pines!By Novelglimpse

Part 2 of the Art of Listening WHAT is integral to the art of listening? HOW can we help ourselves listen even better? WHY is the art of listening important? - For Part 1 in The Art of Listening: https://readingandlearning.podbean.com/e/learning-corner-part-1-the-art-of-listening/By Novelglimpse

Suspects everywhere, unreliable witnesses, and and an elderly village lady who sees throught it all: Introducing Miss Jane Marple!to Link to the new History podcast Restless Times in History OR copy/paste directly to your browser: https://restlesstimesinhistory.podbean.com/By Novelglimpse