RPL Search

The importance of atomic theory

—Allen, John, 1957-

2015

Book

...

The importance of germ theory

—Allman, Toney.

2016

Book

...

The importance of evolution theory

—Currie, Stephen, 1960-

2016

Book

...

The importance of plate tectonic theory

—Parks, Peggy J., 1951- author.

2016

Book

...

The importance of cell theory

—Allen, John, 1957- author.

2016

Book

...

The importance of the laws of motion

—Allman, Toney, author.

2016

Book

Describes how the laws of motion came about, the evidence for them, and how they impact the world today....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

—Blakely, Roger K. (Roger Kellogg)

1993

Book

A biography of the composer from his days as a boy wonder to his adult success, his last years, and his death....

H.G. Wells

—Nardo, Don, 1947-

1992

Book

Explores the life of the wide-ranging British author known for his science fiction, histories, and novels and discusses his efforts to achieve social...

Jim Thorpe

—Nardo, Don, 1947-

1994

Book

...

John Steinbeck

—Ito, Tom.

1994

Book

...

Georgia O'Keeffe

—Nicholson, Lois, 1949-

1995

Book

...

Sir Isaac Newton

—Hitzeroth, Deborah, 1961-

Book

...

Amelia Earhart

—Morey, Eileen, 1923- author.

1995

Book

Focuses on the life and career of Amelia Earhart and her contributions to aviation...

Julius Caesar

—Nardo, Don, 1947-, author.

1996

Book

A biography of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire....

Mother Teresa

—Tilton, Rafael.

2000

Book

A biography of the nun who founded the order known as the Missionaries of Charity to work with the sick and destitute in Calcutta and other places and...

Dr. Seuss

—Levine, Stuart P., 1968-

2001

Book

...

Charles Darwin

—Nardo, Don, 1947-

2005

Book

...

Napoleon Bonaparte

—Carroll, Bob, 1936-

Book

A biography of the general who used his skills to carve out the largest and wealthiest empire the world had seen since the fall of Rome....

Lenin

—Naden, Corinne J.

2004

Book

...

Anwar Sadat

—Diamond, Arthur.

1994

Book

A biography of the famous Egyptian leader, tracing his rise to power, his part in the 1973 war with Israel, and his role in the peace process, which w...

Sorry, we couldn’t find any results matching ""Importance of.""

Suggestions:

If you aren’t sure what spelling or term to use, type in only part of the word. The system will find results that contain those letters.
Be sure to try any variant spellings of words. i.e. color vs. colour
Instead of searching for the plural form of a word, try the singular.
Try using fewer filters.

Search Results: 48

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… Your Novel Part 2 Blog Body Read Part 1 Here is the second of three tips that might help you get started on your novel (and keep going). Consider the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… in Italy called Jelsi. Since coming to Canada at the age of four, I have lived in Montreal, Vancouver, Glen … more than 500 titles over the last 15 years. Enough of that! Time to get to the important stuff. Like what is … all about and why is the library giving you that nice office? And what does it have to do with me? Here at RPL, …

Library Therapy: Finding Joy Through Empathy

… sees Chris as his dad. The two go to the library as part of Matty’s important routine, and routine is critical for someone like him and his level of autism. For Matty’s family, the library offers a safe place and a stable plan, filled with pumpkins, …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… Great Writing Books to Consider Character Blog Body One of the great debates people have about writing is: Which is … Prepares by Konstantin Stanislavki This book is from one of the original acting teachers of the theatre. What attracted me was Stanislavski’s …

Journaling for writers

… scribble each morning by hand (this soothes me and is part of my morning ritual) 2. An INTERSTITIAL JOURNAL: To track … on the process journal. This journal is focused on the act of writing and how I feel it’s going. I began to do this … in the blank template, and invite you to use it too: Notes of the day: Coming IN to this writing session I feel: …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… Libraries: Spaces of Possibility Blog Body Libraries are important to writers … for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they carry other research … places, both in real life and on the page. In the world of fiction, it's not difficult to think of works that …

Explore Canadian Art Online

… in! Canadian artists open windows to new ideas and ways of looking at the world. They ask us to think beyond the … thirst for these refreshing perspectives. Here are a few of our favourites! Canadian art is so diverse that there is … of Indigenous artist, Alex Janvier records the beauty and importance of nature in Indigenous world views Rebecca …

Make Settings Come Alive

… pictures on the wall; what’s on the table or desk in front of you; the kind of chair or couch you’re sitting on. What else about your surroundings do you notice? The condition of the space. What are the colours? What texture is the …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… Blog Body The 2020 Oscar nominations dropped and a lot of the films being recognized this year are based on books. And hey, we have a lot of books! Whether you like to read the book before you see … A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Tom Junod's Esquire profile of Fred Rogers, "Can You Say... Hero?" has been hailed …

National Indigenous Peoples Day

… heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. We’re … 21 from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. We’ll be hosting all kinds of activities, including: First Nation’s Cultural Teachings - Learn about the role and importance of the drum to First Nation peoples through …

Pride Reading Roundup!

… Roundup! Blog Body Books let us see through the eyes of others, to explore adventures, places, times, and – most … outside our own experience. And they give us a jumping off point to start a conversation. One of my favourite ways to introduce new concepts with my …

Cadmus Delorme to speak at the library for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

… - 09:10 Add Description Cadmus Delorme, former Chief of the Cowesses First Nation, will speak about the importance of reconciliation and his hopefulness for the future during …

Cadmus Delorme to speak at the library for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

… - 09:10 Add Description Cadmus Delorme, former Chief of the Cowesses First Nation, will speak about the importance of reconciliation and his hopefulness for the future during …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… Getting out of your comfort zone Blog Body Joining a book club full of curious humans is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my lifelong learning …

Freedom to Read Week

… to Read Week asks everyone to think about the realities of censorship and the importance of intellectual freedom. Every person in Canada has the …

Freedom to Read Week Proclaimed in Regina

… chardy on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 09:33 Add Description The City of Regina has proclaimed the week of February 18 to 24 as Freedom to Read Week. Freedom to … is an annual event that asks everyone to think about the importance of intellectual freedom. Attachment …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… and management have been tremendously supportive, both of me and of the RPL Writer in Residence program as a whole, and for … programs—craft workshops on Voice, and Setting, and Point of View—and participating in the past and present Writer in …

Celebrating Freedom to Read Week

… libraries come together to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual freedom. Intellectual freedom gives us the … what we read, watch, and listen to (within the limits of the law). It means we have the right not to read …

Rhonda Donais named library's Indigenous Storyteller in Residence

Award winning author, advocate, to speak on civil discourse

… work as the first Civil Discourse Advisor at the University of Toronto, and the importance of finding common ground in conversations about potentially …

Let's Talk About Racism

… on Black Lives Matter in Canada gives an overview of the most urgent issues facing the Black community in … and The Skin We’re In by Desmond Cole tackle the topic of policing and state-sanctioned violence Our blog post … and Hard Truths in A Northern City gives a detailed picture of the Indigenous experience tied to a specific place and …

RPL celebrates Family Literacy Day with city-wide initiative

… Description RPL is supersizing storytime to celebrate the importance of reading together as a family. With help from many … RPL will throw a city-wide party to share in the wonder of reading. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - …

How Should You Talk to Children About COVID-19?

… to students and school families by Greg Enion, Director of Education for Regina Public Schools. He says: Please … relaxing activities that you enjoy. Consider a wide variety of fun, intellectually stimulating, and physically active options such as reading for professional growth or leisure, cooking, practicing yoga, …

Regina Public Library delves into Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale, in city-wide book club.

… religion, tolerance, totalitarianism, and the future of western society. As political extremism is normalized, …

Children Are Reading More Graphic Novels And These Are the Greats

… skills. Oh, and they're thrilling! And while images of superheroes might be the first thing that pops into your mind when you think of graphic novels, there are many kinds to suit every … their imaginations are in full throttle. The popularity of graphic novels is increasing. At Regina Public Library …

How to Find Hope at the Library

… library being available during these difficult times. “One of the things as a mother is you spend a lot of time with a child on you,” Sarah says, “It’s a good thing … are connection points for new families and kids to get out of the house and do something,” Sarah says, “They are hubs …

Regina Public Library strives to increase financial literacy in the community

… when Canadians are struggling with increasingly high levels of household debt, and many fear what the future may bring … in financial terms, learning how to master our money is of crucial importance. Attachment Regina Public Library Release - …

10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… family gathering spot. Invite everyone to a fun game of, “Let’s Write a Story!” Decide who will be the scribe? … and grammar mistakes don’t matter. Brainstorm the kind of story you are going to write. An adventure, a scary story, or a fantasy in a strange and far off land. Choose where and when the story will take place. …

Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children

… Two-Way Learning: Police Read to Children Blog Body Kids are often awed by police officers in uniform. Something extra special happens when officers take time to read to children at the library and in …

How Parents Can Teach Through Play

… it's also just relaxing without having the pressure of a formal plan when you're playing with your child. Sheila … as he goes. Watch Liam and Sheila's journey below as part of our #RPLStories. Blog Images Enter Youtube/Vimeo Video … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Marketing And Communications Marketing Tags …

All Candidates Meet and Greet

Betty's story: when giving is second nature.

… when giving is second nature. Blog Body Betty is a veteran of giving back to the Regina community. Over the years, she … giving back is second nature. Her parents taught her the importance of helping others, and they led by example. “The …

Join the first global book club with #BigLibraryRead!

… book club #BigLibraryRead and Regina Public Library is one of them! From April 1st – 15th using the Overdrive or Libby … al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung is the inspiring true story of the al Rabeeah family who relocated to Syria just before … Select Blog Type Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Collections Marketing Tags Reading Events …

Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples

… Show, Don’t Tell: Tips and Examples Blog Body One of the writing tips you’ll here over and over again is … to deduce what you are conveying. How do you do it? Instead of stating something, show your characters in action and/or … a picture in your reader’s mind’s eye. For example, instead of stating, “She felt cold,” show your character pull up her …

How To Find The Next Great Series

… Find The Next Great Series Blog Body I will always have a soft spot for series books in my heart. When I was young, I … and I loved a good read-aloud, but I have very few memories of books being something I spent a lot of time on when I was very young. That is, until I reached …

5 Investment Tips We Wish We Could Tell Our Younger Selves

… Our Younger Selves Blog Body By Scott Sather As a young professional, you may be worried about the basics of your financial life, like budgeting and saving. While … age, investing can be an intimidating endeavour. Because of this, it’s possible you’ve put off investing or haven’t …

Respected journalist to speak about reconciliation and media at library

… Bird as he shares insights into how media representations of Indigenous people have changed throughout his career. … about the work he’s been doing to teach the next generation of journalists as part of his journey towards reconciliation. “We’re honoured to …

How to (Prepare to) Write a Novel

… data might contaminate our imaginations. So I was aware of taking a risk when I registered for the recent A Taste of Research: Enduring Discoveries at the University of Regina , as part of their 50th anniversary celebrations. …

What's wrong with this picture?

… on a Wednesday evening. The mom-person is on a living room sofa, deep into a massive book with a library marking on its … spine: Ulysses . The dad-person sits in a recliner, with Of Mice and Men open in front of him. Big Brother is in the dining-room, listening to The …

Intellectual Freedom

… intellectual freedom and endorses the Canadian Federation of Library Association (CFLA)’s Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries . This is of such significant importance that it is included in RPL’s Values statement. …

Website Accessibility Statement

… Library (RPL) is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility of our website. In pursuit of this goal, we have collaborated with the National Network … accessibility into our mission statement, emphasizing its importance in all aspects of our website development and …

Los Tejidos de Mi Vida: The Weavings of My Life

… Los Tejidos de Mi Vida: The Weavings of My Life … Various, Hand Woven Clothing (1995) … in Regina, explore the political, historical and social importance of these colourful and emblematic garments. Essay by Ron and …

Cows and Other Luminaries

… maintains his focus on the familiar cow, and portraits of friends and artistic luminaries. With these two subject …

Ancestry Library Edition

… Ancestry Library Edition … Ancestry is one of the largest genealogy collections available today and an …

Read Together Regina

… Regina's Mother Baby Unit to give every newborn baby a set of books and resources to help support their early literacy … literacy skills needed for later reading success. The aim of Read Together Regina is to support Regina children in … strong literacy skills and developing a life-long love of reading. What is included? Each bag contains: A welcome …

Reading and Video Resources

… collections Indigenous children’s book s The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada National inquiry into Missing and Murdered … : learn more about Treaty 4 territory and the importance of land acknowledgements with this action rhyme …

Reconciliation

… we gather as Treaty 4 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, Saulteaux and the homeland of the Métis Nation. Regina Public Library is committed to … peoples as we take important steps forward on the pathway of collaboration, reconciliation, and change. You'll find …

Presenting to the RPL Board of Directors

… Presenting to the RPL Board of Directors … Consulting with the public is important to the Directors of the RPL Board. You have the opportunity to share your … help our Directors to make decisions that address the needs of the community. If you’re interested in learning more …