Sunbury Press Signs Prison Education Advocate Christopher Zoukis to Book Deal

Petersburg, VA (PRWEB) August 09, 2011

Christopher Zoukis, a two-time PEN American Center award winning writer (drama and fiction) and federal prisoner, is a candid advocate of prison education. Mr. Zoukis is the published author of a number of articles on prison education, the editor of the Education Behind Bars Newsletter, and an Adult Continuing Education instructor at FCI-Petersburg, a federal prison in Petersburg, Virginia. Mr. Zoukis is also the contributing editor of the Prison Education Blog at PrisonEducation.com.

Education Behind Bars is both a reference guide and a social policy title. Half of the impressive 650+ page text is dedicated to the need of prison education, its history, travails, current situation, and the refutation of arguments against it. The other half of the text is directed toward the incarcerated student. It contains detailed instructions on engaging in education behind bars and even includes program outlines about several hundred correspondence programs the world over. It is the most comprehensive document of its type.

Education Behind Bars is unique in a number of ways. While penned by Mr. Zoukis, a prisoner and prison education advocate, the text is not based upon his experience, but upon his extensive research which is verified by his personal experience. The text itself presents a very academic topic in a manner all can understand and even enjoy. The text provides a detailed assessment of prison education, connecting it to the best interest of the American public, and outlines a program to implement college-level learning in prisons across the nation in a very economical fashion. Hence, the text is of extensive use to policy makers, law makers, prison administrators and educators, researchers, and prisoners alike.

Mr. Zoukis notes, "From a scholarly perspective, prison education reduces recidivism, enhances life skills, and is a cost-effective method of crime reduction. He continues, "But from a humane and ethical perspective, prison education allows those who want to change their lifestyle the opportunity to do so. As with various immigrant populations, education holds the power to raise prisoners and their families out of the depths of poverty and all that ensues." He finishes, "The argument is a simple one: An education is an inherent right of all peoples, incarcerated or not. It is our duty as good Americans to foster educational opportunities for the less-fortunate. This means inside prisons as well as outside of prisons."

Mr. Zoukis may be reached for comment, collaboration, or interview at ChrisZoukis@Gmail.com. His prison education advocacy website can be found at PrisonEducation.com and his personal site at ChristopherZoukis.com. He may be followed on Twitter @Czoukis.

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Free, Federally Funded Accessible Book Initiative Demonstrated by DCPS Students with Disabilities - Bookshare Student Technology Showcase

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 16, 2011

Students with print disabilities and administrators from the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), along with library and government officials, shared their stories and progress toward improving academic equality and lifelong learning through the use of assitive technology devices and Bookshare at the DC Public Library last week.

Students can immediately download and access books with Bookshare, an online accessible library of copyrighted content federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). As a result, students who were once waiting long periods of time for books to be transcribed to Braille or large print, or those who had aides reading to them, can start reading their books independently at the same time as their non-disabled peers.

DCPS is the first large urban district to undertake such a ground-breaking project promoting independence and inclusion for students with print disabilities, said Betsy Beaumon, Vice President and General Manager of Literacy Programs at Benetech, the nonprofit organization that operates Bookshare. We congratulate the District on their reform that is improving the lives of students who may fall through the cracks, and expect other districts will be inspired to follow in their example.

DCPS students demonstrated how to read accessible books and textbooks using the technologies that best accommodate their visual impairments, learning or other physical disabilities, and commented on the changes in their lives due to the technology and Bookshare:

Bible Prophecy Christian Book 'Perfect Fall Wedding' Released on Rapture and Coming of Christ

Lagos, Nigeria (PRWEB) October 26, 2011

It has been an unusual year. Harold Camping was not biblical in October 21 2011 or other date predictions. Many do not believe in Rapture. Read "Perfect Fall Wedding:The Coming of Christ" and form your own opinion.

The Jewish Feast of Trumpets, first of unfulfilled fall feasts, foreshadows a coming royal marriage of the Messiah ushered by Rapture of the bride. Decades ago, many found the prophecy of The return of Jesus Christ rather dour but not anymore. Today there is renewed interest in Bible prophecy, eschatology and readiness for the last days. The metaphor of a marriage all through the Bible is compelling.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Virginia, the biggest since 1897 - felt across the U.S. east coast, one of over 90 others in a day. Many shudder. A 4.5-quake shook Hawaii on 19th October 2011, followed by a 4.8-quake southeast of San Antonio, Texas, an uncommon occurrence in the state. Another 4.0-quake struck the San Francisco Bay. A major 7.2 rocks Eastern Turkey. What really is going on and what more can we expect - seeing it has been an unusual year? How is the Royal Wedding (Prince William and Kate Middleton) reminiscent of the imminent return and wedding of the Lamb, Jesus Christ.? There are insights on the News explained with Bible references. There is also a clear trumpet sound in times where writings thrive on ambivalence around important issues of heaven, hell, marriage, eternity and salvation. Readers also find comfort in prayer points and a study guide for devotions.

Olabode Ososami, married to Bimbo with three sons Adedolapo, Tosin and Mayowa, pastors at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Nigeria. His articles and posts are regularly updated at recessionproofchristianlife and The Christian Post -Washington DC.

Perfect Fall Wedding is now available (paperback, e-book and Kindle edition) at authorhouse.com, Barnes and Nobles, Amazon.com and major retailers. A Limited Time free bonus offer for two free authors e-books(pdf) Worship in Spirit and in Truth and Wealth out of Ashes comes with every purchase. Wealth out of Ashes was recognized for finalist award by USA BookNews (2009 National Awards) Christian Inspiration Category.

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