60 http://podcast.beyondthecold.com Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:19 GMT Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:19 GMT en Author Michael Kleiner takes us on an interesting journey in his book, Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway. Beyond the Cold is unique because it is told through Michael's memories of a year spent in Norway as an 11-year old with his family, and an adult's perspective, after he returns several times as an adult. As a child, he attended a Norwegian school, learned Norwegian and about the culture and enjoyed unique experiences. One of his adult trips included spending a summer at the International Summer School at the University of Oslo with 500 students from 70 countries. Through these trips, Michael's affection and appreciation for the country, its culture, social system and people grew. The book is written with warmth, sensitivity, humor, caring and insight. Michael discovered the value of multiculturalism, a “second home and family” in Norway – a country that is more than cold weather. Listen to broadcasts of Kleiner's recent appearances to varied audiences. An interesting aspect was his meeting non-Jewish and Jewish survivors and resisters in WWII and stories of rescue. Audiences include people interested in learning about a multicultural experience that spans childhood and adulthood; older adults programs; Norwegian-American organizations; schools that stress and conduct multicultural programs and events; Jewish groups who would be interested in the stories about the war as well as the cultural aspects. Take a listen and then contact Michael Kleiner if you are interested in hosting Michael for a discussion of the book. BookWire writes: “Beyond the Cold is not the usual sort of travel guide. Instead it is a reconstruction of his seven trips to Norway, beginning with his immersion as a boy of 10. In each journey, he reveals different facets of his beloved Norway, from the Norwegian schoolyard and winter wonder he experienced as a child to the political climate he saw as an adult. Kleiner's childhood memoirs are particularly fascinating...Written in a straightforward style, Beyond the Cold contains some fascinating asides about Norwegian history and culture...his affection for his second home shines through on every page...” The broadcasts are in mp3 format. Author Michael Kleiner takes us on an interesting journey in his book, Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway. Beyond the Cold is unique because it is told through Michael's memories of a year spent in Norway as an 11-year old with his family, and an adult's perspective, after he returns several times as an adult. As a child, he attended a Norwegian school, learned Norwegian and about the culture and enjoyed unique experiences. One of his adult trips included spending a summer at the International Summer School at the University of Oslo with 500 students from 70 countries. Through these trips, Michael's affection and appreciation for the country, its culture, social system and people grew. The book is written with warmth, sensitivity, humor, caring and insight. Michael discovered the value of multiculturalism, a “second home and family” in Norway – a country that is more than cold weather. Listen to broadcasts of Kleiner's recent appearances to varied audiences. An interesting aspect was his meeting non-Jewish and Jewish survivors and resisters in WWII and stories of rescue. Audiences include people interested in learning about a multicultural experience that spans childhood and adulthood; older adults programs; Norwegian-American organizations; schools that stress and conduct multicultural programs and events; Jewish groups who would be interested in the stories about the war as well as the cultural aspects. Take a listen and then contact Michael Kleiner if you are interested in hosting Michael for a discussion of the book. BookWire writes: “Beyond the Cold is not the usual sort of travel guide. Instead it is a reconstruction of his seven trips to Norway, beginning with his immersion as a boy of 10. In each journey, he reveals different facets of his beloved Norway, from the Norwegian schoolyard and winter wonder he experienced as a child to the political climate he saw as an adult. Kleiner's childhood memoirs are particularly fascinating...Written in a straightforward style, Beyond the Cold contains some fascinating asides about Norwegian history and culture...his affection for his second home shines through on every page...” The broadcasts are in mp3 format. pr@beyondthecold.com no Michael Kleiner Michael Kleiner speaks about Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway at Mt. Airy Authors Day, 6/21/08 Michael Kleiner was one of three authors to participate in the first Mt. Airy Authors Day at Lovett Memorial Library in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. He spoke about his book, Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/Michael%20Kleiner%20Beyond%20the%20Cold,%20Lov.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:48:00 GMT 00:37:59 Michael Kleiner, Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway, Norway, Beyond the Cold, Lovett Memorial Library, Mt. Airy, Philadelphia Michael Kleiner Infinity Publishing Conference Authors Reading Circle, Part 3 of 3, Carol Welsh, moderator 9/28/07 Part 3 of the Infinity Publishing Conference Reading Circle, moderated by Carol Welsh. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/03%20Infinity%20Publishing%20Conference%20Au.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 27 May 2008 20:34:00 GMT 01:04:24 Infinity Publishing Conference, Authors Reading Circle, CaroL Welsh, Michael Kleiner, Susan C. Haley, Pat Nowak, Bob O'Connor, Margo Corbett Michael Kleiner Infinity Publishing Conference Authors Reading Circle, Part 2 of 3, 9/28/07 Part 2 of 3 of the Infinity Publishing Conference Authors Reading Circle. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/02%20Infinity%20Publishing%20Conference%20Au.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 27 May 2008 20:19:00 GMT 00:15:52 Carol Welsh, Carl Jaske, Kat Jaske, Infinity Publishing Conference, Authors Reading Circle Michael Kleiner Infinity Publishing Conference Authors Reading Circle, Part 1 of 3, Sept. 28, 2007 The 2006 Infinity Publishing Conference Readers Circle showcased the talent of Infinity authors. I felt it should be recorded. It was the start of an authors community so there was great anticipation for the 2007 Reading Circle. The reading circle is in three parts, moderated by Carol Welsh - with a timer. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/01%20Infinity%20Publishing%20Conference%20Au.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 27 May 2008 19:40:00 GMT 00:03:07 Infinity Publishing Conference, Authors Reading Circle, Carol Welsh, Donna Jaske Michael Kleiner From Networking to Marketing: Authors Helping Authors panel session by Susan C. Haley, Lois W, Stern, Michael Kleiner, Donna Jaske, Jerry Simmons, Infinity Publishing Conference Sept. 28, 2007 During the 2006 Infinity Publishing Conference there was a reading circle among the authors, that created a sense of community. Lois W. Stern gathered a list, Michael Kleiner made an Infinity Publishing Authors page on his web site. Eleven authors developed Infinity Authors pages on their web sites. The main movers behind the community were Stern, Kleiner, Susan C. Haley, Donna Jaske and John Wolf in California. The result was this session of Authors Helping Authors at the 2007 Infinity Conference. Jerry Simmons, former VP of Time-Warner Books, participated on the panel and Melanie Rigney was the moderator. Wolf could not make the conference. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/01%20Authors%20Helping%20Authors%20Panel%20at.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 27 May 2008 18:38:00 GMT 01:14:01 nfinity Publishing Conference Authors Helping Authors Panel, Lois W. Stern, Michael Kleiner, Susan C. Haley, Donna Jaske, Kat Jaske, Jerry Simmons, Melanie Rigney Michael Kleiner Jewish Children's Folkshul, April 22, 2007 Michael is a graduate and former teacher at the Folkshul and now a parent odf children who attend the school. He made this presentation to the Adult Education group. Slides were shown during the presentation. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/Folkshul042207.mp3?ref=rss Sun, 27 May 2007 01:34:00 GMT 01:01:30 Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway, Norway, Jewish Children's Folkshul, Philadelphia, podcasts Michael Kleiner C.W. Henry School First-Grade Class, April 27, 2007 Michael was able to take a slightly different approach than when he talked to his son, Matthew's class (below). The class has been writing journals, and the book is written as a journal. The students had read Roald Dahl's The Witches (of Norway)and Michael had been to places mentioned in the book. He has also visited a fairy-tale museum on one of his trips. Slides were used during the presentation. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/HenryDevrasclass042707.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 17 May 2007 21:41:00 GMT 00:32:28 Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway, C.W. Henry School, Philadelphia, Norway, Roald Dahl, The Witches Michael Kleiner Sholom Aleichem Club, March 11, 2007 Michael found a friendly audience at the Sholom Aleicheim Club, a Secular Jewish organization for whom he does public relations and their web site. His parents have been members for years. The presentation is easily adaptable to a Jewish audience because an interesting aspect was his meeting non-Jewish and Jewish survivors and resisters in WWII and stories of rescue, both as a child and an adult. Slides were shown during the presentation. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/SholomAleichemClub031107b.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 17 May 2007 20:06:00 GMT 00:22:04 Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway, Norways, Jews in Norway, Jews in World War II in Norway, Norwegian resistance, Stories of rescue of Norwegian Jews Michael Kleiner First grade class at C.W. Henry School, Philadelphia, March 2, 2007 Since Michael spent a year in Norway as a child, he can adapt presentations to virtually any age group, such as in this program in his son, Matthew's first-grade class at C.W. Henry School in Philadelphia, and in his daughter's class later on in these podcasts. He has spoken to children as young as four years old. Slides were shown during the presentation. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/MatthewclassatHenry.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 17 May 2007 19:33:00 GMT 00:37:11 Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway, appearances, Michael Kleiner, C.W. Henry School, Philadelphia Michael Kleiner Chestnut Hill Senior Center, January 9, 2007 It was a small intimate gathering at the Chestnut Hill Sr. Center in Philadelphia, but all but one person bought the book. Slides were shown during the presentation. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/76916-81360/Media/ChHillSrCtr010907.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 07 May 2007 19:54:00 GMT 00:46:35 Beyond the Cold,Beyond the Cold: An American's Warm Portrait of Norway, Michael Kleiner, audio, appearances,book appearances