Private Eye Project Schools. As of October 2010, The Private Eye Project has been used by thousands of teachers and over 3 million students. The Private Eye Project is both a curriculum and staff development program; its teacher-training component is also distributed via university school of education programs. And, it has been recognized positively by many University department directors, professors, and professional scientists, as well as numerous teachers and administrators; Fritjof Capra says the pattern-recognition skills embedded in The Private Eye are central to learning systems thinking; George Nelson calls it an exciting approach to ... the art of mathematical and scientific thinking
The Eye of the World focused on its renunciation. Rand needed to wield his power so he could successfully fight an emerging war with the Dark One. This theme is inimical to Frodo's quest to destroy the ring of Sauron, a source of immense power that also corrupted its wearer. "The Eye of the World" also touched on the theme of messianic deliverance, as the narrative involved the beginning of Rand struggles so he could fulfill his destiny as the Dragon Reborn. The novel also established a dominant feminist theme with the characterization of strong women such as Moiraine and the Two Rivers' Women's Circle,