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Mel Hathorn
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Melvin Hathorn, BA, MA, is a nationally recognized facilitator who has presented workshops around the country. He is a former educator, behavioral therapist, and college instructor and has over 20 years experience in the training field.
He has recently published his second novel,Celts and Kings. His first, The Castlereagh Connection, is a novel about globalization, chemical warfare, and the Vatican. Both are available through bookstores and online.
His areas of expertise and special programs include:
Critical Thinking For Better Decision-Making,
Advanced Critical Thinking For Dealing With Change,
Achieving Greater Productivity By Understanding Learning Styles,
Leadership And Learning Styles,
Organizational Ethics,
Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Mel has in his varied career taught literature and history, piloted planes, and traveled extensively across the United States, Europe, Greece, the former Soviet Union, and Central Asia.
In addition to several book reviews, he has published the following:
Hathorn, Melvin. "Critical Thinking" Juvenile Justice Training Notes. Winter, 1995.
Hathorn, Melvin. "Critical Thinking in The Criminal Justice Community." The Journal of Correctional Training. Spring, 1992.
Hathorn, Melvin. "Critical Thinking at Long Lane School." Common Ground. November, 1992.
A former educator, behavioral therapist, and teacher, he has worked in the staff development field for over 20 years.
Accomplishments: Certified in Instructional Theory Into Practice (ITIP) by the National Institute of Corrections Training Academy, August, 1993.
Certified in the 4MAT Teaching System by the About Learning Corporation, July, 1997.
Recipient of the NEAL WILLEMSE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for outstanding contributions to the field of Juvenile Justice Training, October, 1996.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION from the National Institute of Corrections Training Academy for three years service as a Regional Field Coordinator, October, 1994.
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Books
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 | Celts and Kings by Mel Hathorn
Celts and Kings: The story behind the mystifying disappearance of the Celtic Earls in 1607. The story of a lost love and Celtic Spirituality.
The story of a forbidden love going back 400 years.
The story steeped in Irish history, Celtic lore, and Irish tradition....
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Short Stories
The Prisoner 's Dilemma Prologue by Mel Hathorn
This is the final version of the Prolouge to my new novel titled, The Prisoner's Dilemma. ...
The Prisoner's Dilemma Chapter 1 by Mel Hathorn
This is the final version of Chapter 1 of the Prisoner's Dilemma...
The Prisoner's Dilemma Chapter 2 by Mel Hathorn
This is the final version of Chapter 2 of the Prisoner's Dilemma...
The Prisoner's Dilemma Chapter 3 by Mel Hathorn
This is the final version of Chapter 3 of my new novel, The Prisoner' Dilemma...
The Gymnast by Mel Hathorn
Have you ever noticed that an aerobics instructor yells and screams at the class like a missionary on a quest to convert the unwilling? The following story shows that such an approach may have an oppo...
No Broccoli Tonight!!! by Mel Hathorn
There are times, said Thomas Paine, that try men's souls. We live in such times. This means we must all make sacrifices. My sacrifice for today is that there will be no broccoli tonight....
The Prisoner's Dilemma (Authors note) by Mel Hathorn
My new novel, The prisoner's Dilemma is finished. I have written the Author's note below which describes some of the story....
Hartford PGA Tour: Going to the Dogs? by Mel Hathorn
The Hartford PGA Tour was almost a non-event. Maybe after this experience it should have been....
Yes Virginia, There is a Free Lunch by Mel Hathorn
Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's Sun, asking about Santa Claus and the quick response entitled, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” was prin...
Sewer Tax Redux by Mel Hathorn
Who says you can't fight city hall? ...
Celts and Kings Prologue by Mel Hathorn
This is the final copy of the Prologue. ...
Celts and Kings Chapter One by Mel Hathorn
This is the final copy of Chapter one of Celts & Kings. ...
Celts and Kings Chapter Two by Mel Hathorn
This is the final copy of Chapter two of Celts & Kings.
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Celts and Kings Chapter Three by Mel Hathorn
This is the final copy of Chapter Three of Celts and Kings. ...
The Gilded Cage by Mel Hathorn
this is based on a recent experience in Southern Florida...
Governor Rowland's Footguard by Mel Hathorn
This is based on an incident that happened last Christmas....
Excerpt from The Castlereagh Connection by Mel Hathorn
Governor Rockland’s Office
State Capital
Hartford, CT
8:30 a.m.
“The governor will see you now.” The crisp tone of the Governor’s personal secretary contrasted with her soft skirt...
The Cable Connection by Mel Hathorn
This is an excerpt from a play I am writing about Mark Twain.
Author's note on the historical accuracy of this play.
Although this play is based on an actual historical incident, som...
Excerpt from The Journey: A Story For Those Who Blew It Or Are About To by Mel Hathorn
This is an excerpt from a completed manuscript which is in the process of being edited.
That afternoon, I met a guy who called himself "La Plume" or Pen. We talked and I told him that I was ...
The Prologue to The Croesus Question by Mel Hathorn
The following is an excerpt from a new project I am working on. It is about the history of Western thought written like a novel.
Prologue
Mount Parnassus
Delphi, Greece
548 BC
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Poetry
Georgie Porgie by Mel Hathorn
Following the example of a giant, Mark Twain (see Battle Hymn of the Republic, Updated below) I have composed the following little song to a familar tune....
Lament for Lost Liberties by Mel Hathorn
Some thoughts to think about regarding our constitutional rights. (Sung to the tune of Santa Claus is Coming to Town)
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The Battle Hymn of the Republic Updated" contributed by Mel Hathorn
The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Updated was written in 1901 by Mark Twain, as a parody of American imperialism, in the wake of the Philippine-American War. It is written in the same tune and cadence ...
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Articles
Is Reaganomics Dead? by Mel Hathorn
There has been much talk of recently of the death of Reaganomics. Is this true?...
A Reasonable Teaching Philosophy? by Mel Hathorn
I have often been asked by my students how and why I teach in the manner that I do. Here is a handout that I developed that is distributed to my classes during the opening session.
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No Taxation Without Representation by Mel Hathorn
Our forefathers fought the American Revolution because they were taxed by Great Britain and had no say in the matter. Is the same thing happening to us today?...
The No Child Left Behind Act: Why It Doesn't Work by Mel Hathorn
There have been many criticisms of the No Child Left Behind Act. Although most are valid, I am focusing on only the educational implications of the Act.
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The Christmas Train by Mel Hathorn
A true story about strange miracles. This is from my new book which is in the process of being edited. The title is: The Journey; a story for those who blew it or are about to....
How To Eliminate Corporate Personhood; Part I by Mel Hathorn
In 1886, Associate Justice Harlan delivered one of the most devastating Supreme Court decisions ever, the infamous Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad decision. The outcome of this case de...
How To Eliminate Corporate Personhood; Part II by Mel Hathorn
The Writ of Error is a second writ to the Supreme Court that may be used for a defense should a state or municipality choose to not recognize corporate personhood. Much of the material is quoted from ...
Why I am a Luddite by Mel Hathorn
Around 1811, a group of workers angry about the technology of weaving looms formed bands of disguised workmen who broke into factories and destroyed the textile machines. Today a “Luddite”...
The Ultimate Conspiracy by Mel Hathorn
If I were a conspiracy theorist— which I am not—I would say to my fellow conspiracy theorists to forget alien abductions, Area 51, and military alliances with UFOs. I would suggest that th...
Codependent Scientists by Mel Hathorn
Codependent Scientists discusses how our dependence on science and how scientists' dependency on each other may be a codependent relationship....
The Top Ten Reasons To Be A Liberal by Mel Hathorn
This article written a few years ago in the middle 1990s lists ten reasons why one should consider being a liberal. If the term liberal offends, substitute the word "Progressive" instead....
13 Fun Ways to Screw Up the System Legally by Mel Hathorn
Election week was distressing for many of us. I am beginning to realize that in the final analysis it doesn’t matter who won. Bush will simply accelerate our breakdown faster that Kerry would ha...
Study Finds Link Between Bush Supporters and Mental Illness by Mel Hathorn
Although the following article may infuriate some and others may see it as a joke, it is no joke. Recent research suggests that there is a link between the severity of a person’s psychosis and t...
Newt Gingrich Speaks by Mel Hathorn
I recently came across an article I wrote in response to some statements Newt Gingrich made in the July 10th, 1995 edition of Newsweek. He made the following statements which are in uppercase. My resp...
Are You A Hero? by Mel Hathorn
A couple of nights ago I was teaching my college course in introductory psychology. We were discussing Jungian Archetypes and got into an involved discussion about Joseph Campbell and the Hero's jour...
The Titanic: Ship of State? by Mel Hathorn
Why was the film Titanic one of the most popular films in recent years? I suggest that the film is a metaphor......
Systems of Survival by Mel Hathorn
A book review of "Systems of Survival" by Jane Jacobs....
Intellectual Capital by Mel Hathorn
Feel underpaid? You are worth more to your boss than you think! Recent evidence shows that your work could be worth up to $100,000 to your boss! Read this before your next performance review....
A Modest Proposal by Mel Hathorn
A Modest Proposal suggests one unrecognized cause of violence in our schools and society and its possible solution. Although the solution might seem radical, I believe that it is worth considering. I ...
The Power of Asking Questions by Mel Hathorn
Asking Questions is a way of regaining our power in an time when many of us feel powerless....
Call for a Third Continental Congress by Mel Hathorn
There have been numerous calls for an exploration of the roots of our American Government. This is one suggestion of how this might happen....
The Eleventh Reason to be a Liberal by Mel Hathorn
This is a follow-up to my previous article posted at www.authorsden.com/mel, The Top Ten Reasons To Be A Liberal. It recently occurred to me that there is an eleventh major difference between liberals...
Re-Monstering Cromwell by Mel Hathorn
Since I have recently completed my novel, Celts and Kings, last week (it is at my editor for revision before sending it off,) I have needed to develop a new creative project while waiting for my revis...
If Bush is Reelected... by Mel Hathorn
The following is my prediction of what will happen if Bush wins the election. As a teacher, I have taught history, read history, and experienced history. Based on historical patterns, I believe the fo...
Apollo Never Lies by Mel Hathorn
A few months ago, Attorney General, John Ashcroft, imposed mandatory sentencing for many Federal crimes, thus removing any concept of judicial discretionary sentencing. Under this order, any considera...
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News
Get The Prisoner's Dilemma free! by Mel Hathorn
Hi everybody!
Now you can get The Prisoner's Dilemma free by solving the puzzle below.
The first ten persons with the correct answers to the puzzle will get a free copy of the Pri...
An Open Letter To Ted Turner, Rupert Murdock and Other Media Moguls by Mel Hathorn
This is argument stating that it makes no difference what the outcome of the FCC decision regarding relaxation of the rules of media ownership is....
Dust Cover Copy for The Prisoner's Dilemma by Mel Hathorn
My new novel, The Prisioner's Dilemma is nearing completion. Below is a proposed dust cover copy for the book jacket....
New Review Re: Celts and Kings by Mel Hathorn
Below is a new review by a blogger, Sgt. Mom...
An Interview With Mel Hathorn about Celts and Kings by Mel Hathorn
I was recently interviewed by Tyler Tichellaar for Readers Views....
An Open Letter to Donald Trump by Mel Hathorn
This is a suggestion on how Donald Trump may improve The Apprentice...
Cover Copy for Celts and Kings by Mel Hathorn
This is a possible dust cover copy for my new novel, Celts and Kings. Feedback is welcome.
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Reaction to Celts and Kings so far by Mel Hathorn
Thank you for sending me your thoughts on the Prologue and first three chapters of Celts and Kings to my email address. I believe I am on the right track. I have posted some of them below.
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New novel! by Mel Hathorn
I am planning a new novel. The Working title is: Celts and Kings....
Excerpts from The Croesus Question by Mel Hathorn
I am working on an ongoing project, The Croesus Question....
Excerpts from The Cable Connection by Mel Hathorn
This is a summary from a play that I am working on....
Excerpts from The Castlereagh Connection by Mel Hathorn
This scene from the Castlereagh Connction is based on a report of a meeting in the Connecticut Governor's office. The attendees were the Commissioners from Dept of Corrections, Dept of Children and Fa...
Excerpts from The Journey: A Story For Those Who Blew It Or Are About To by Mel Hathorn
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| Born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware, Mel has in his varied career taught literature and history, piloted planes, and traveled extensively across the United States, Europe, Greece, the former Soviet Union, and Central Asia. |
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