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When I read Albert Einstein developed his theory of light in the late nineteenth century I wondered how he came upon his advanced hypothesis in the middle of the horse and buggy age? I discovered Albert learned how to do mind experiments and used his creative imagination to jump off
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When Albert received the twelve gem brass compass from his father Hermann I wondered where did the compass come from? What if it were a supernatural compass? More than a direction finder, maybe the compass could help Albert in his quest to know the secrets of the universe? Johann in
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Einstein's Compass a YA Time Traveler Adventure Buy on Amazon Now In our story where in the 19th century did Albert's compass come from? I had a relative who was a Knight during the times of the early crusades. He was one who protected the pilgrims
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Is it "cool to be cruel"? Our culture today is suffering from cancel culture and bad behavior on social media. Why? Einstein received a lot of personal attacks in his life. What would do if you were attacked like this? Albert Einstein was never always famous. Born a
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This week, we’re talking with Grace Blair about her book, Einstein's Compass: A YA Time Traveler Adventure Tell us something unexpected about yourself! Since childhood I have had empathic visions of God, angels and Christ. Organized religions did not fulfill my quest to know more. In 1973,
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Initially, the idea of working remotely can sound privileged and glamorous. Working location-independent has an allure that a stuffy office with dim, fluorescent lighting just can’t compete with. However, as anyone who has worked remotely for a long stretch of time knows, this arrangement has unexpected downsides. Setting boundaries,
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Why do Lucy’s kind (and Xha’s) ignore their dead? Lucy’s and Xha’s kind didn’t bury their dead. That symbol of respect and understanding of an afterlife came much later. Earliest man knew of no world or life beyond their own. What’s with the unusually
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Take a YA time traveler adventure with young Albert Einstein. When young Albert Einstein’s father gives him a jeweled compass, he has no idea the adventure that awaits. Spanning from 10,400 BCE on the Islands of Poseidon to Switzerland in 1903, Einstein’s Compass sweeps across dimensions all while A
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There is nothing like a pandemic to put a plot twist into your life. Plans to Hawaii canceled because of hotels locking down. Travel insurance did not cover Covid related travel. How distracted had my life become with being busy out in the world? I wondered if Mother Nature was
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An excellent story needs conflict. In this chapter we see the dark characters Raka and Wilhelm vs the light Einstein and Johann. This is a turning point in the story. The quest for the compass drives Raka to manipulate Wilhelm. Johann's friendship (he thinks) protects Albert and his
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Einstein said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Inspired by the words of the famous scientist in 2016, I wondered how a young Jewish boy who had a dream became the most important man of our time? Terrified of the monumental
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When pacing the story and controlling the rhythm of events in Einstein's Compass, I chose a fast speed. Each chapter like in a movie has a beginning, middle and end often with a cliffhanger. In this chapter, evil Raka's Transformation opens with a colorful scene in