Clusters of Wide-Ranging Escapades - James E. Diamond

Descriere Clusters of Wide-Ranging Escapades - James E. Diamond

The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. Clusters of Far-Ranging Escapades takes you on a round-the-world adventure-without leaving your favorite chair! Travel with agricultural consultant, educator, and international explorer James E. Diamond, PhD, to Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceana, North America, and South America. This book features 200 narratives, descriptions of incidents, adventures, encounters, and escapades by the author-and his family and friends. Each narrative in this book is organized by continent and highlighted by a captivating photo from Dr. Diamond's travels. Dr. Diamond firmly believes in the power of the narrative: - Words make you think a thought. - A thought makes you feel the words. - A narrative makes you feel thoughtful words. Clever readers will discover lessons the author consciously, intentionally snuggled within each narrative. As you read, he challenges you to find the embedded lessons and ponder their intentions. Clusters of Far-Ranging Escapades is a celebration of friendship, ingenuity, sustainability and joy. The author hopes that reading this book encourages you to say, as is his signature quote: If I was any better, I couldn't stand it! \n James E. Diamond, PhD, was born and raised on a beef cattle and sheep farm in Southwest Pennsylvania. He received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Husbandry from Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, in 1961; Master's Degree in Education from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in 1967; and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Agricultural Education from the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, in 1981. Dr. Diamond taught Animal Sciences for fifteen years at Delaware Valley University and then at Upper Bucks County Area Vocational Technical School. Joining the Peace Corps in 1971 was the beginning of Dr. Diamond's international career. Later, Dr. Diamond worked as Assistant Professor of Agricultural and Extension Education for more than 14 years at the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Diamond was an international Agricultural and Extension Education Consultant for the United Nations, then he became the Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Delaware Valley College. He was a charter member and past secretary of the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education, and he co-chaired its membership committee.

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9798894200224

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