Academics, Discipline, and Sports at Saint Finbarr’s College
Academics, Discipline, and Sports at Saint Finbarr’s College

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2023-01-17

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1663249849

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This is a book of historical legacy of a Catholic secondary school in Lagos, Nigeria, with a long-term reputation for academic excellence, student discipline, and soccer superiority. The focus of this book is to salute, recognize, and celebrate the special group of Students, the soccer players, of Saint Finbarr’s College, Lagos, Nigeria. Much has been written about the accomplishments of other groups of ex-Finbarrians, but nothing has been written collectively about the soccer players. It is a book targeting the alumni of the school to bring appropriate glory and recognition to the soccer players of the school, many of whom have gone on to play for the Nigerian National Team as well as play professionally around the world.

My Everlasting Education at Saint Finbarr’s College
My Everlasting Education at Saint Finbarr’s College

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2020-05-22

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1532098642

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This book presents an interesting and inspirational account of high school education at Saint Finbarr’s College, Lagos, Nigeria, a Catholic school started by Reverend Father Denis Slattery in 1956. Saint Finbarr’s College is a highly-regarded school with a wide reputation for Academics, Discipline, and Sports. Graduates of the school have gone on to make worldwide contributions in many facets of professional advancements. The graduates are extremely proud of their Finbarr’s pedigree and speak highly of the school and the founder regarding the value of their education at the school. In this book, the author celebrates the educational impacts he received at the school. Education, in general, is promoted in this book as a universal asset that everyone should have an opportunity to enjoy, embrace, and utilize for personal and professional development.

Soccer Greatness at Saint Finbarr’s College (Volume Ii):
Soccer Greatness at Saint Finbarr’s College (Volume Ii):

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2023-06-13

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1663253730

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This is a continuation of the several previous “legacy” books about Saint Finbarr’s College, Lagos, Nigeria. It is a book of historical legacy of the school, with a long-term reputation for academic excellence, student discipline, and soccer superiority. The focus of this book is to salute, recognize, and celebrate the special group of Students, the athletes, particularly the soccer players. Much has been written about the accomplishments of other groups of ex-Finbarrians, but nothing has been written collectively about the soccer players. It is a book targeting the alumni of the school to bring appropriate glory and recognition to the soccer players of the school, many of whom have gone on to play for the Nigerian National Team as well as play professionally around the world.

Physics of My Homemade Stockfish:
Physics of My Homemade Stockfish:

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2024-10-22

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1663268150

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This is a book about recreational experimentations with making homemade food products. The author narrates how he got into the exciting act of making Stockfish, which is air dried cod fish. The title of this book follows the topical titles of some previous book titles in the ABICS Publications series. Notably, Physics of Soccer, Physics in the Nigerian Kitchen, and Physics of Skateboarding. My website www.PhysicsofSoccer.com states that "Biology determines what we are, Chemistry explains what makes us what we are, and Physics describes what we do." In Stockfish making, chemistry and biology probably plays a bigger role than physics as a science. However, figuratively, “physics” of something is often used to refer to how something is done, as in how to execute the logistics and dynamics of making homemade food products.

Wreckless in the City
Wreckless in the City

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2024-06-06

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1663263604

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The title “Wreckless in the City” is a humorous play on the words reckless (as in carelessness) and wreck (as in a traffic wreck). The hope is that with the lessons learned in this book, traffic wrecks due to recklessness could be reduced, if not eliminated, on city streets and beyond. Although the guide is primarily for teenage drivers, it is also applicable to all drivers (experienced adults included). Not only will readers learn about safe-driving tips and guidelines, the real science of physics, as it relates to motion, can also be appreciated. If I can get the reader’s initial attention through a humorous opening, I will have a chance of retaining the attention through the other critical steps of getting my point across. The goal is to have “wreckless” driving experiences in the city and everywhere else. Auto accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers, particularly young men. Worldwide records show that every year, almost two million people are killed in road accidents and about 50 million more are seriously injured.

Margin of Death
Margin of Death

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2024-06-04

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 1663262934

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Margin of Death is a cautionary note on death being a slim margin away in the activities we engage in. The book presents safety and life-preservation tips to avoid, minimize, or mitigate accidental disasters that could rob people of their precious lives. Although the topic is serious and unnerving, this book is written in a humorous tone, perhaps to put readers at ease. Life is always at risk from a variety of sources, ranging from accidental, negligent, and deliberate acts. While natural age-driven death is accepted, we should minimize exposure to other non-scheduled, life-robbing incidents, a majority of which are manmade. A near miss is the one we know about, but the narrow margins are the ones we never know.

The Story of Saint Finbarr’S College
The Story of Saint Finbarr’S College

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2018-06-20

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 1532051824

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The memory of the Rev. Denis Joseph Slattery is celebrated in this third book chronicling the history and achievements of Saint Finbarrs College, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Written by an alumnus of the college, the series examines the continuing efforts of Saint Finbarrs College Old Boys Association to enliven the story of the institution and includes stories from numerous alumni who recall Father Slattery with fondness. The Rev. Slattery, an Irish priest, member of the Society of African Missions (a Roman Catholic missionary organization), and founder of the college, touched the lives of many students who have gone on to make significant personal and professional contributions to the world. In addition to educating students, the Rev. Slattery and his college made a huge difference in promoting the value of sportsmanship, discipline, and timeless values. While the Rev. Slattery died in 2003, his legacy can be seen throughout Nigeria and beyond. Youll be inspired by how one persons commitment can lead so many others to success when you read The Story of Saint Finbarrs College.

More Physics of Soccer
More Physics of Soccer

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2022-08-21

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1663244111

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This book is a continuation of the Physics of Soccer book series. It presents guidelines for playing soccer smart and safe, using the principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). It is a great book to get kids excited about the role and linkage of science in sports.

Physics of Skateboarding
Physics of Skateboarding

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2021-01-31

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 1663217521

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Physics of skateboarding is presented as a motivational educational tool for skateboard enthusiasts of all ages. It addresses the fun, fellowship, and following of skateboarding. The journey of writing this book traced back to the previous ABICS Publications books with the theme of “physics of” an object of interest. We have seen “physics of soccer” and “physics in the kitchen.” Beyond writing this book as a sports-oriented book, we also designed it as a motivational tool of educational introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Physics, as a science, is an essential part of human existence, whether in education, sports, industry, commerce, the home, and social settings. Physics is all around us and we should leverage it to have a better understanding of what we see, do, and experience.

Mathmamiya
Mathmamiya

Author: Deji Badiru

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2024-06-19

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1663263892

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This is a math-mentoring book without the gory mathematical expressions. The intended purpose of this book is to allay the fear of mathematics that most people have. Math is actually a tame and fun ally in accomplishing a lot of things in life, such as investment, social networking, commerce, technology, engineering, and science. I encourage and spark the interest of young people, especially girls, to embrace Mathematics to their full potential. The inherent mathematical ability may be there, but the confidence and pathway to manifest and leverage the ability may not be known. One way to discover and elicit the underlying ability is through humor and cajoling, which is the purpose of this freeform book.