Articles written by Jo Lamb-White
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Book Review - Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain is a well-known film but the book and the read is far superior.
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Mixed Nut Roast for Special Occasions
This recipe allows you to choose the type of nuts you like. An easy but sophisticated dish which will satisfy meat eaters as well as vegetarians.
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Online Networking for Writers Groups
A website or blog is essential today if a writer wants to be taken seriously. This article looks at setting up a social network with Ning for writers groups.
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Writing a Novel From Start To Finish
Writing a novel synopsis is commonly viewed with dread by many writers, but by applying similar attention to scenes can help writers reach 'the end' of story.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Pisces
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Pisces represented by the Fishes.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Scorpio
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Scorpio represented by the Scorpi
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Cancer
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Cancer represented by the Crab.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Sagittarius
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Sagittarius represented as the Ar
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Leo
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Leo represented as the Lion.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Aries
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Aries represented as the Ram
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Virgo
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Virgo represented as the Virgin.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Taurus
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Taurus represented as the Bull.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Capricorn
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of Capricorn represented as the Goat
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Gemini
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of represented as the Twins.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Aquarius
What horoscope would the character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? This article explores the character of represented as the Water Carrier.
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Characterisation and the Zodiac – Libra
What horoscope would this character consult if they wanted to find out what was in store for them? Using star signs to develop characters helps to show their true colours
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Characterisation and the Zodiac
Writers need all the help they can get to develop believable real characters who are full of personality and who can speak to their readers.
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Keeping a Writers Blog
Authors write because they love the process of writing and have something to say. Keeping a regular account of writing goals/projects provides space to do that and more.
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How to Organise a Novel
Writing a novel means collecting and gathering lots of information and when a writer needs to find their writing voice they want all the important facts to hand.
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Learning Contracts
Formal agreements for learning outcomes are not just for students and teachers. They can be used as part of an organisation's performance management structure.
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Core Competency Frameworks
Work based competencies provide a common language to describe how employees should behave in particular work and job related areas and help to improve performance.
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Organisational Personal Development Policy
Organisations need to be fully committed to the continuous development of staff through access to opportunities which meet individual learning needs.
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Staff Induction Policy
Organisations need to invest time and resources in induction to produce a natural and organic set of development processes that are not just a one off session.
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Learning a New Language
The European Day of Languages is held on 26 September every year. It promotes linguistic and cultural diversity amongst the wider general public.
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Diet in Wartime
The Ministry of Food set up at the beginning of the Second World War played an essential part in promoting the health of the nation. A duty they carried out very successf
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Going Abroad and Diabetes
Having a health condition can pose particular difficulties when travelling particularly in foreign countries. Taking a little bit of time to prepare will ensure a safe tr
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 -1859)
Brunel not only developed a railway but also steamships, bridges and tunnels. His celebrated works and his contribution to engineering are still highly regarded today.
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Writing an Academic Paper
Becoming published as a professional author looks good on resumes and CV's but can be a daunting experience. This article provides some advice on how to go about it.
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Long Distance Grandparenting
Communication is a vital part of the grandparenting relationship, which perhaps needs a little more effort if the grandparents live in a different country.
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Checklist For Critiquing Fiction
Constructive, professional feedback on works of fiction can help writers to polish their submissions before it lands on the editor's desk.
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Women Aviators in World War II
In the second World War women pilots played a significant role in military aviation despite the male orientated environment.
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J B Priestley (1894-1984)
John Boynton Priestley was a prolific writer and informal spokesman for the 'common man' whom he had a great influence upon through his broadcasts during the War.
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Creating Colourful Characters
An earlier article explained how to use personality traits to create depth for characters - this is the ultimate article of four descriptions of the Myers Briggs Personal
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Developing Fictional Characters
An earlier article explained how to use personality traits to create depth for characters - this is the third of four descriptions of the Myers Briggs Personality Profile
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How to develop Fictional Characters
An earlier article explained how to use personality traits to create depth for characters. This is the second of four descriptions of the Myers Briggs Personality Profile
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Benito Mussolini (July 1883-April 1945)
Mussolini, known as Il Duce was an Italian dictator who created a fascist ideology and influenced a number of political figures during the second World War.
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Fictional Character Development
An earlier article explained how to use personality traits to create depth for characters - this is the first of four descriptions of the Myers Briggs Personality Profile
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Alexandre Dumas (1802 –1870)
One of the most celebrated French authors in the world, Dumas produced many tales of adventure, including the famous 'Three Musketeers'.
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Fictional Characters and Personality
Many writers struggle to create meaningful, lively characters for readers to engage with. The Myers Briggs Type Indicator is one way to add the third dimension - depth
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Edgar Degas (1834-1917)
Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas originally sought a career as a history painter but he is most known for his paintings of dancers, racehorse subjects and female nudes.
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A Brief History of Writing
Written communication is the ability to share information and its form and methods have come a long way since the first marks were made that symbolised events and ideas.
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Lunar Gardening
Using the phases of the moon along with the signs of the Zodiac to determine what to do in the vegetable garden has been practised for centuries.
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Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891)
The founder of 'The Greatest Show on Earth' and famed for his part played in the era of show business, P.T.Barnum was also a businessman and politician.
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Alternative Gift Ideas for Grandchildren
In these modern times it can be difficult to choose a gift for children who seem to have it all. Buying gifts which have an ethical base can provide considerable benefits
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Online Writing Groups
The life of a writer can be a lonely one, but with the increasing development of technology, getting together with other writers has never been easier.
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Dementia and Memory Books
How to create a journal to help those suffering from dementia recall precious moments and participate in celebrations.
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Setting Writing Goals
Writers, like any other workers, need to plan in order to achieve their outcomes so planning the day before beginning is a good writing habit to develop.
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Duchess of Windsor (1895-1986)
Wallis Simpson, a twice-married American won the heart of the British monarch King Edward VII. His desire to marry 'the woman I love' caused a constitutional crisis.
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King John of England (1166 – 1216)
King John is known as the nemesis of Robin Hood and for his conflicts and vices. However, his involvement in the Magna Carta paved the way for modern democracy.
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Helen Keller (June 1880 – June 1968)
With the help of her teacher, Helen Keller overcame the huge obstacles of both deafness and blindness to write and advocate for the benefit of others.
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William Pitt The Younger (1759 –1806)
Pitt was the youngest ever serving Prime Minister at the age of 24 and one of the longest in its role. He served during difficult times including the French Revolution
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Elizabeth Fry (May 1780 – October 1845)
Known as the second lady in Britain, Elizabeth Fry was also a tireless prison reformer and driven by her Quaker principles fought for social change.
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From Home Maker to War Worker
On May 14, 1942, an Act of Congress allowed women to enlist for military duties. This article provides a brief overview of those roles.
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Developing a Writing Plan
A structured approach to achieve writing ambitions is essential for success.
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Editing Your Novel
Writing a novel is only the beginning, if you are serious about being published then time invested in editing is essential.
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Samuel Morse (1791 – 1872)
Samuel Finley Breese Morse is best known for his creation of the single wire telegraph system and the Morse Code, but he was also a gifted painter.
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Samuel Johnson (1709 -1784)
Samuel Johnson was a well-known writer, and scholar who published what it considered as the first finest British dictionary, the first Dictionary of the English Language.
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Hans Christian Andersen (1805 – 1875)
Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and poet made famous through his fairy tales which still enchant children today.
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Royal Corps of Signals
The transfer and exchange of military information has always been essential for the effective deployment of armed forces.
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Giacomo Leopardi (1798 – 1837)
Leopardi demonstrated from an early age a passion for literary works and devoted his life to making his own contributions through essays, letters and poetry.
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Yuri Gagarin (1934 – 1968)
The first human in space and to orbit the Earth, Gagarin is a hero of the Soviet Union and celebrated cosmonaut.
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Captain Joshua Slocum (1844 – 1909)
Writer, seaman and adventurer who sailed around the world single handed and disappeared nine years later at sea.
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Theodor Seuss Geisel (1904-1991)
American writer and cartoonist of 'The Cat in The Hat' fame is better known by his pen name of 'Dr Seuss' His works are famous for their illustrations and verse.
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Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)
Ernest Shackleton contributed to the era known as the 'Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration and he is also remembered for his leadership qualities.
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Beniamino Gigli (1890-1957)
Beniamino Gigli, son of an Italian shoe maker is heralded as one of the best opera tenors of all time
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A Short History of Three Opera Venues In Italy
A summary of some of the finest places to experience, not only the performances but also the historical richness within which they are enjoyed.
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The English Oxford Dictionary
In 1857 the Philological Society of London decided that existing English dictionaries were insufficient and they commissioned a review of language from Anglo Saxon times
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Marie-Henri-Beyle (1783-1842)
This French writer and practitioner of realism, is more commonly known by his pen name Stendhal and has a syndrome named after him.
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Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)
Theologian, musician, philosopher and physician, Schweitzer was a committed humanitarian and is remembered for his thinking on the 'Reverence for Life'.
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The Health of a Nation in World War II
The Ministry of Food was instrumental in delivering important information about health and food to the population during World War II.
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Healthy Root Vegetables
Some more recipes and suggestions for using potatoes and carrots from wartime Britain.
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The Humble Potato
When rationing was introduced during the second World War, the spud became a popular food for nutritional defense.
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Alberto Moravia (1907-1990)
Moravia is a major literary figure in modern Italian literature and explored many present-day issues including sexuality, social isolation and existentialism.
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Antonio Canova (1757-1822)
Antonia Canova is revered for his neoclassical style and his fine attention to the human form depicted in a number of delicately featured marble statues.
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Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821-1881)
Dostoevsky enjoyed erratic literary success during his lifetime, but his experiences socially, politically and military would influence the development of his writing.
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Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901)
Of humble and rural origins, Verdi displayed an early musical talent for theatrical composition and his opera pieces are still enjoyed centuries later.
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Florence Nightingale (1820-1910)
Florence Nightingale rejected the role expected of a woman of her time and contributed to the improvement and development of sanitary reform, nursing and public health.
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St Francis of Assisi (1182- 1226)
St Francis spent an unruly youth but then devoted his life to God following a dream and is now known as the most loved patron saint of animals, environment and Italy.
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Who Are Today's Grandparents?
Modern society has undergone many transformations, not least in the roles and relationships of grandparents within a family unit.
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Creating an Organisational Culture
Understanding what makes an organisation 'tick' can be hard to pin down but it is critical to business performance.
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Rudolph Valentino (1895-1926)
Rudolph Valentino had a successful, if not, short film career in the early 1920's. However, he is also famous for his colourful personal life and other creative interests
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Mata Hari (1876-1917)
The sensuous Dutch performer and courtesan who became renowned as a 'femme fatale' during WWI was eventually accused of espionage and sentenced to death.
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Communication Skills for Business
Managers spend a lot of time communicating in a variety of forms, including face-to-face. The observation of the key principles can improve this underrated skill.
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Umberto I (1844-1900)
Despite his genuine concern for his subjects, often in times of natural disaster, there were three attempts on the life of Umberto I, the third resulted in his death.
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Benefits of Business Coaching
The use of coaching to support individuals and improve organisational effectiveness is a common intervention. However, there are misunderstandings about the reasons why.
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Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)
Born to a poor musician, Galileo developed skills in mechanics, mathematics and philosophy which challenged the teachings of Aristotle and the beliefs of the church.
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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
The illegitimate son of a legal adviser and a peasant girl, da Vinci began his apprenticeship in painting but is remembered for being a most brilliant universal genius.
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Mothering for New Parents
Doula is a Greek word meaning, 'servant or caregiver' and in modern society, these women offer independent, non-clinical support before, during and after childbirth.
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The Royal Air Force
At the start of WWI, British pilots belonged to the Royal Naval Air Service. In 1918 they joined forces with the Royal Flying Corps and soon carved out an essential role.
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Essentials for Business Coaching
Business coaching is a 'whole person' development activity and can have positive outcomes for organisational change. Six fundamental rules are essential for success.
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Maria Montessori (1870 -1952)
During her famed medical career, Maria Montessori developed an interest in the educational needs of children which challenged accepted traditional teaching practice.
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The Etruscan Empire
This powerful civilization held great influence particularly in North and Western Italy. However, very little evidence remains of their contributions to modern society.
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Measures of Team Effectiveness
Many organisations depend on teams to deliver - effective team working is therefore essential and assessment against seven dimensions can help to stay ahead of the game.
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Workforce Development Planning
Workforce development planning is an essential element for the development of organisations and provides the essential link between strategy and people plans.
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Appraisal and Work Performance
If individuals do not know what they are supposed to be doing or more importantly how they are doing, effort and hard work can be misplaced.
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History of Italian Language
Written Italian language has been around since the 10th century. Today, most Italians speak a common language which has only been in existence for 147 years.
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Three Historical Sites in Rome
An exploration of three great architectural achievements of ancient and renaissance Rome, in the heart of Italy.
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Myers Briggs and Personality Type
Myers Briggs Type Indicator is a tool which helps to assess individual personality by defining preferences and understanding the behaviour of others at home and at work.
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Business Planning - Key Questions
Understanding your 'business' with focused objectives, milestones and actions is critical for the implementation of new ventures and for raising financial support.
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Diabetes Type 2: Is Diet Critical?
The incidence of Diabetes Type 2 is increasing, especially in the younger generation. Adopting a healthy balanced diet for the family can help to prevent further disease.
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