[nfbwatlk] FW: [VisionENews] A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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From: VisionENews at yahoogroups.com [mailto:VisionENews at yahoogroups.com] On
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Subject: [VisionENews] A World View of History Discussion Group To Begin
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

ACCESSIBLE WORLD LAUNCHES ANOTHER Special
ONLINE PROGRAM

The Accessible World News Wire

The Accessible World Announces A World View of History to Begin Wednesday,
February 18, 2009

Many of us have been told that we must study history in order that we will
not relive it. Happily, most of us read history simply to enjoy it. Whether
basking in the reflected glory of ancient civilizations, creeping through
the dark forests of medieval times or second-guessing the great leaders of
the 20th century, the avalanche of bestsellers has been a boon to all of us.
Best of all, most of the bestsellers are in accessible format. The only
problem is one lifetime isn't enough to read them all. 

As a part of its new special program initiative, the Accessible World is
launching a new discussion group, "A World View of History" that has been
designed to provide a friendly environment in which to share and debate
ideas and to assist readers in selecting some of the better and more
relevant books on world history.

The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 6:00
p.m. Pacific, 7:00 p.m. Mountain, 8:00 p.m. Central, 9:00 p.m. Eastern, and
elsewhere in the world on Thursday, 1:00 GMT time.

Following the February meeting, the group will meet at the same time the
third Wednesday of every month and will be facilitated by Don Queens,
(Email: queens at pacbell. <mailto:queens%40pacbell.net> net).

The reading choice for the first meeting is: "1491: New Revelations of the
Americas before Columbus" by Charles C Mann ISBN-10:1400032059. ISBN-13:
9781400032051.

Charles C Mann is an award-winning magazine writer and correspondent for
science and Atlantic Monthly. He co-authored four eminent books in different
scientific fields before writing the bestseller, 1491. 

Charles Mann challenges long-standing beliefs citing scientific developments
in fields from Anthropology through satellite imaging and molecular biology,
which have inflamed academics and ecology activists alike. He claims that
the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere were far greater in number,
here longer, more sophisticated culturally, and controlled and shaped the
natural landscape to a greater extent than had been previously thought.

Although it reads like a National Geographic travelogue, 1491 is thoroughly
documented and has held its own under academic fire since it's publication
in 2005. We think you will find this a very interesting read.

While we could only find sound recordings in abridged format through 
Audible.com and commercial tapes. Complete unabridged books are available in
accessible format to eligible members from the list below.

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS): NLS
Downloadable Audio Book and Magazine Service - DB61198

NLS Book Number: RC 611982006 (3 cassettes)

Bookshare.org - Electronic Text in DAISY, HTML and BRF formats.

Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D Book Number: HN236. - Sound
Recording CD.)

Here's the info you need to join others online from your home, office, or
wherever you and your computer, an Internet connection, a sound card
speakers and a microphone happen to be at the time of the event. Everyone
worldwide is welcome. NO PASSWORD IS REQUIRED AND the entire event is FREE!

Approximately 20 minutes prior to the event start time, go to A World View
of History at:

http://conference32
<http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsf0c95f474b43>
1.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsf0c95f474b43

or, alternatively, select A World View of History Room at:
http://www.accessib <http://www.accessibleworld.org.> leworld.org.

If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing
software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download
and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to
the Accessible World rooms.

Media Contacts:

Robert Acosta, Chair, Planning Committee
818-998-0044
Email: boacosta at pacbell. <mailto:boacosta%40pacbell.net> net 
Web: http://www.helpingh <http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com>
ands4theblind.com 

Pat Price, Founder and Events Coordinator
The Accessible World Symposiums 
Vision Worldwide, Inc.
317-254-1185
Email: pat at patprice. <mailto:pat%40patprice.org> org
Web: http://www.accessib <http://www.accessibleworld.org> leworld.org

The Accessible World, a division of Vision Worldwide, Inc. a 501(c)(3)
not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the
disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly
relevant information about new products, services, and training
opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access
barriers that adversely affect them.

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