The Tales of Beedle the Bard

In December 2007, J.K. Rowling unveiled The Tales of Beedle the Bard, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition
a very special book of five fairy tales illustrated by the bard herself, embellished with silver ornaments and mounted moonstones. Amazon was fortunate to come into possession of one of the original copies, and it was our privilege to share images and reviews of this incredible artifact. Now J.K. Rowling is giving millions of Harry Potter fans worldwide cause for celebration with a new edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, available December 4, 2008.

Offering the trademark wit and imagination familiar to Rowling's legions of readers--as well as Aesop's wisdom and the occasional darkness of the Brothers Grimm--each of these five tales reveals a lesson befitting children and parents alike: the strength gained with a trusted friendship, the redemptive power of love, and the true magic that exists in the hearts of all of us. Rowling's new introduction also comments on the personal lessons she has taken from the Tales, noting that the characters in Beedle's collection "take their fates into their own hands, rather than taking a prolonged nap or waiting for someone to return a lost shoe," and "that magic causes as much trouble as it cures."

But the true jewel of this new edition is the enlightening and comprehensive commentary (including extensive footnotes!) by Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, who brings his unique wizard's-eye perspective to the collection. Discovered "among the many papers which Dumbledore left in his will to the Hogwarts Archives," the venerable wizard's ruminations on the Tales allow today's readers to place them in the context of 16th century Muggle society, even allowing that "Beedle was somewhat out of step with his times in preaching a message of brotherly love for Muggles" during the era of witch hunts that would eventually drive the wizarding community into self-imposed exile. In fact, versions of the same stories told in wizarding households would shock many for their uncharitable treatment of their Muggle characters.

Professor Dumbledore also includes fascinating historical backstory, including tidbits such as the history and pursuit of magic wands, a brief comment on the Dark Arts and its practitioners, and the struggles with censorship that eventually led "a certain Beatrix Bloxam" to cleanse the Tales of "much of the darker themes that she found distasteful," forever altering the meaning of the stories for their Muggle audience. Dumbledore also allows us a glimpse of his personal relationship to the Tales, remarking that it was through "Babbity Rabbity and Her Cackling Stump" that "many of us [wizards] first discovered that magic could not bring back the dead."

Both a wise and delightful addition to the Harry Potter canon, this new translation of The Tales of Beedle the Bard is all that fans could hope for and more--and an essential volume for the libraries of Muggles, wizards, and witches, both young and old.

The Children's Voice Campaign
Children's High Level Group The Tales of Beedle the Bard is published by The Children’s High Level Group (CHLG), registered charity number 1112575, a charity co-founded in 2005 by J.K. Rowling and Emma Nicholson MEP to make life better for vulnerable children.

All net proceeds from the sale will be donated to The Children's Voice campaign.

The Children's Voice campaign is run by CHLG. It campaigns for child rights across Europe, particularly in Eastern Europe where over a million children and teenagers are growing up in institutions, often in unacceptable conditions. In most cases they are without adequate human or emotional contact and stimulation, while many only just survive without life's basics such as adequate shelter and food.

CHLG's Children's Voice campaign helps around a quarter of a million children each year through education activities; outreach work in institutions; and a dedicated telephone and email help line.

Standard Edition Product Features:
• All five fairy tales from the original The Tales of Beedle the Bard
• A new introduction by J.K. Rowling
• Illustrations reproduced from the original handcrafted book
• Commentary on each of the tales by Professor Albus Dumbledore

Fun Writing

Yesterday, I going blogwalking and found Ali Muakhir blog. On his blog I read about new book is talking about Fun Writing for children.

I think his book is good for our children which want to be a writer.

Vote and Choose your American Seafood Recipe

The first time I visit www.GreatAmericanSeafoodCookoff.com I was surprised by the site. This site is about American seafood cook off and there are many chefs with their recipes from all over the US compete in the contest. The site also offers many things. The offer that attracted me most is the recipe contest, which offer a trip package to New Orleans. Then I tried to vote for one of American Seafood recipe. I really hope I win the prize that is a trip to New Orleans.

I vote for “Shrimp and Andouille Cassaulet” by Chef Brian Landry from Louisiana. I choose the recipe because it is made from shrimp and I like Shrimp very much. For me, any cooking which made from or one of the ingredients is shrimp, will always taste delicious. Moreover, the steps in the recipe are easy to follow. Not only the steps, which are easy to follow, but the ingredients are also easy to find. Furthermore only a little time is needed to serve the recipe.

In addition, the recipe is using fresh Louisiana head-on shrimp that will make the cooking healthier and more delicious since shrimp has a lot of protein needed by our body. This recipe is “Louisiana seafood” cooking it will always great to try a “local recipe” but “national or even world wide taste”.

For you who love to cook and want to broaden your recipe collection on seafood just visit the site and find your favorite seafood recipe. Moreover you can have a chance of winning the trip to New Orleans prize package by voting for one of the recipe.

Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)

It might seem redundant to dismiss the fourth and final Twilight novel as escapist fantasy--but how else could anyone look at a romance about an ordinary, even clumsy teenager torn between a vampire and a werewolf, both of whom are willing to sacrifice their happiness for hers? Flaws and all, however, Meyer's first three novels touched on something powerful in their weird refraction of our culture's paradoxical messages about sex and sexuality.

The conclusion is much thinner, despite its interminable length. Everygirl Bella achieves her wishes quickly (marriage and sex, in that order, are two, and becoming an immortal is another), and once she becomes a vampire it's almost impossible to identify with her. But that's not the main problem. Essentially, everyone gets everything they want, even if their desires necessitate an about-face in characterization or the messy introduction of some back story.

Nobody has to renounce anything or suffer more than temporarily--in other words, grandeur is out. This isn't about happy endings; it's about gratification. A sign of the times? Ages 12–up. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Product Description

Twilight tempted the imagination. New Moon made readers thirsty for more. Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon. And now, the book that everyone has been waiting for....


Breaking Dawn, the final book in the #1 bestselling
Twilight Saga, will take your breath away.


About the Author
Stephenie Meyer graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in English Literature, and she lives with her husband and three young sons in Arizona. Stephenie is the author of Twilight,New Moon, and Eclipse.

With Cisco Certification, Mastering Information Technology Means Conquering the World

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Mastering informational technology especialy graphic design, I tried to apply for a job to a big publishing company. Though I just have a vocational school diploma, I easilly accepted at the company because I master graphic design and it network comparing to the one who are a university graduate but he did'nt have an IT skill.

Not only me who has such experience, but there are also many people who has changed their life because they master informational technology. For example people who take an IT training at Cisco and get the Cisco certification. They were are ordinary people then with their Cisco Certificate they can change their life.

By having Cisco Certificate, the chance to have an IT carrier are open wider. Visit they're website here.

The alternative to the Search for the Idea #2

At this time made the story for children must not contain the old moral message. But, was enough to give the other touch to our article.

We said must have the high creativity power. Please write any that had been experienced by you with the lighter speaking style. If you could make the amusing story, then make the amusing story.

Not had the moral message also it's alright, for related that criticized the adult. Not only advised.

Created trend just and only should not become the follower.

Breaking Dawn, Best Seller Book

From the clod hand Stephenie Meyer, born the Twilight Saga, a best seller books. First book with tittle Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1), then New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2), Eclipse (The Twilight Saga, Book 3), and now... coming soon Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4).

Twilight tempted the imagination. New Moon made readers thirsty for more. Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon. And now, the book that everyone has been waiting for....

You must have it and can buy this book in here.