Gary Williams-The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
Why I Chose to Read This Book:I read this book because it was a New York Times bestseller and the title was intriguing. Book Summary:In this book, Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist presents the idea (with research to back himup) that the ability to re-think and un-learn is the key to better communication, opening up […]
Shane Andrew Smith-Alive and Killing:David Wolf Book 3
Why did I pick up this book? I am in the process of reading the David Wolf series of books in order. What did I learn from this book? When the odds are stacked against you, just like every person who is a justice-impacted person in the United States justice system, you can still do […]
Shane Andrew Smith-The Silversmith:David Wolf Book 2
Why did I pick up this book? I was blessed to be sent the first 10 David Wolf books. What did I learn from this book? Even when you think something is for sure going to happen, like getting ALL your FSA credits and Good Conduct Credits applied as they should, or thinking a motion […]
Shane Andrew Smith-Foreign Deceit:David Wolf Book 1
Why did I pick this book? I had read one of Carson’s books before prison and was blessed to be sent his first 10 books recently. What did I learn from this book? Even though it’s fiction, the main character goes through major life events that are extremely difficult, maybe even more difficult than being […]
Kelly Wayne Smith-Locked Down, Locked Out – Why Prison Doesn’t Work and How We Can Do Better. Copyright 2014
Why I Read Locked Down, Locked Out: With my career path of Prison Reform Consulting. The history as well as current and future of the Prison Industrial Complex will only aid in my knowledge. This book was sent in from one of my mailout request. Which I am truly grateful for the material. What I […]
Choon Yong-ACE Class Report – History of Great Art 2
ACE Class Report – History of Great Art Part 2.Begin: 3/6/2024Finish: 5/22/2024Title: How to Look at and Understand Great Art.Instructor: Professor Sharon Latchaw Hirsh.Rosemont College Why I choose to take this class: To understand and how to look at great art. The knowledge will allow me to learn more of the history of Art and […]
Choon Yong-ACE Class Report:Culinary Class
ACE Class Report: Culinary Class.Begin: 3/14/2024Finish: 5/30/2024Title: Culinary ClassInstructor: Culinary Institute of American Why I Choose to Take This Class: To learn more about the different types of cooking, preparations of ingredients and methods of cooking. What I learned from this class: Cuisines:The cuisines (cooking styles) of many cultures begin with ingredients traditionally available in […]
Choon Yong-ACE Class Report-Mystic Lands
ACE Class Report – Mystic Lands.Begin: 2/16/2024Finish: 5/3/2024Title: Mystic LandsInstructor: Questar, Inc. Why I took this class: To look at the world most sacred places and to witness a diverse array of spiritual practices and their cultures. What I learned from this class: Peru – Kingdom In The Clouds:Ghost of Inca – ruins of Machu […]
Choon Yong-ACE Class Report – Oceanography 2
ACE Class Report – Oceanography Part 2Begin: 2/25/2024Finish: 5/12/2024Title: Oceanography 2Exploring Earth’s Final WildernessInstructor: Professor Harold J. TobinUniversity of Wisconsin Why I choose to take this class: To learn more about the ocean. How human interaction and pollution affects it. Understand how the ocean’s affect on climate, ecology, environment and what can we do to […]
Choon Yong-ACE Class Report: Geography Asia
ACE Class Report: Geography Asia.Begin: 12/31/2023Finish: 2/2/2024Title: Geography – AsiaAuthor: The Travel Channel Why I choose to take this class:This is a geography Class about: Bali, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Vietnam. This class will broadens my perspective of Asia and improves my analytical and critical thinking skills. What I learned from this class:Bali:Bali is a […]
