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Doctor Who? No, Dr Michael Faraday!

22/09/2017 - 10:33
Born on September 22 in 1791, this English scientist, was a man of extraordinary ability. Although his biggest breakthrough was the invention of the electric motor, his endless pursuit of more knowledge resulted in even further important discoveries in electricity. He changed the way we work and play. With magnets, wire, paper and zinc - he altered the way we live and think. His fascination with chemistry, hydrocarbons and benzene, saw him produce technology the world had never seen. Take some time to explore his scientific career that spanned over 45 years. He dedicated his life to widening...
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PENICILLIN - How It Changed The Face Of Medicine!

13/09/2017 - 13:03
What was one of THE MOST important MEDICAL DISCOVERIES in history in September 1928? PENICILLIN - The most powerful of all antibiotics. It has changed the face of medicine in a profound way. Do you know who Alexander Fleming is? On 15th September 1928, he discovered Penicillin. It happened due to a lack of orderliness in his lab. The most powerful of all antibiotics, it has changed the face of medicine in a profound way. His initial work and publications on this started what was to become the development of one of the most important scientific and medical discoveries in history. Where would...
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What Woman Inspires You?

07/09/2017 - 11:42
Celebrating Women of Achievement Month We have so much to celebrate together. Women are strong characters. When we hear the stories of amazing women who have had an impact on the direction the world has taken and the many legacies they have left behind, we can only gain much inspiration. This can help with goal setting and fuel the desire to achieve as they did. Their stories are uplifting. Inspiration So, who would you chose as a female that inspires you? We use that word a lot - 'inspiration'. It always captures what we intend to get across so perfectly. We would like to inspire women of...
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Mother Teresa - A beacon of hope, humanity and compassion to all

24/08/2017 - 07:35
A beacon of hope, humanity and compassion to all, Mother Teresa’s personal story will inspire many. Born 26 August 1910 - Happy Birthday! *Can she also inspire us in the workplace and education? "If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one" With a rare sense of wisdom, destiny, courage and dedication , Mother Teresa left her native Albania to pursue the vocation of teaching in Calcutta, India. Unable to ignore the desperation of the needy and sick, Mother Teresa became a missionary. Today, she is credited with helping hundreds of thousands of the world’s poorest people and is...
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Letter to Coco Chanel - Happy Birthday!

17/08/2017 - 14:41
Gabrielle Dorziat May 1912 My dear Coco, I thoroughly enjoyed our day together last week. That hat, my goodness darling, that hat I modeled for you? I must have it! All my friends are dying to see your next creations. My dear, they are waiting with great fervor to buy up all those beautiful hats. What am I to do? Ah, I must simply make you my exclusive milliner! Dearest Coco, what is that creative little mind of yours dreaming up today? All my friends are saying that you will be famous one day! Maybe one day people all over the world will be talking about you. Maybe women will be wearing not...
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Lessons From Elvis (or Ed Sheeran)?

14/08/2017 - 11:53
Yes. Lessons from Elvis! What sort of lessons are we suggesting from this iconic singer who gyrated his way onto television and the big screen? The anniversary of the death of ‘The King’ is August 16. Elvis left behind, a huge fan base, music and movie memories and…………..lessons. Elvis 1957 Believe it or not, entertainers like Elvis, can show us how to follow our dreams, how to persevere and make things happen. Lessons on how to utilise our ideas, push forward and to chase our goals no matter what. Few successful entertainers would have let anything stand in the way of achieving their goals...
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Bambi - A Disney Masterpiece!

08/08/2017 - 16:50
Bambi World Premieré - London UK - 8 August 1942!! We all love BAMBI - with a script of no more than 900 words, it captivated the world at it's world premiere in London. This success was replicated in the following launches in the USA and around the world. This dear little deer has become one of the most precious and loved Disney characters ever. Walt Disney has touched the minds and imaginations of children and adults around the world. His wonderful imagination and artistry is etched into our minds forever. Did you know that he started his artistic life in Marceline, Missouri, USA, selling...
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Imagine life without music!

04/08/2017 - 13:32
“If I were not a physicist, I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music” – Albert Einstein Music is in the air – literally - with music talent shows airing globally on the television, we are blown away by the talent of these budding artists. They may go on to become household names, just as the amazing musicians of the past eras have. What genre of music do you like? Why not create conversation and rapport in the classroom this week by introducing music in general? Across all generations, music is a huge interest, and...
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"Amazing Entrepreneurs" - a rousing celebration of the power of positive thinking and perseverance!

27/07/2017 - 16:26
It is with much pride that we share this latest book review of our 'Amazing Entrepreneurs" title. Written by Don Sloan of Publishers Daily, we feel he has really captured the very essence of our mission to inspire people to be the best that they can be, through the power of iconic and amazing role models. This is what he had to say:- Amazing Entrepreneurs by Dr. Charles Margerison is nothing less than a fascinating glimpse into the hearts and souls of 25 world-shaping businessmen and women. This erudite --- yet highly readable -- volume profiles some of the best-known names in twentieth...
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Amazing Cities & Their Amazing People!!

24/07/2017 - 10:48
"A city tour unlike any other......" As you walk around the great cities of the world, you are traveling in the footsteps of amazing people. This new series from Amazing People Worldwide brings this connection to life, revealing unique insights on these cities from the perspectives of iconic greats, including Charles Dickens, Gustave Eiffel, George Washington, Michelangelo, and many more. If you were walking through the streets of London in 1595, you may have met William Shakespeare. In our publication, Amazing People Of London, we have imagined what he would have said about the great city...
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