| Have you ever gotten up in front of a crowd for anything like karaoke, poetry readings, or open-mic stand-up comedy? |
| My best friend Larry and I were attending weekly open mic poetry readings at one of the local watering holes. |
| If it is partly the aim of a literary festival to enthuse new, young readers, these two readings don't look like setting them on fire. |
| Coursework aims at the development of technical and conceptual skills through readings, homework, group projects, and lectures. |
| They also counter so-called white coat hypertension, patient nervousness that skews blood pressure readings in the doctor's office. |
| The volume is divided into nine sections, including an introduction, followed by suggested readings and acknowledgments. |
