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Hard work and a good deal: the Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota
Par Barbara W Sommer. 2008
"Since William the Conqueror, duke of Normandy, crossed the English Channel in 1066 to defeat King Harold II and unite…
England's various kingdoms, forty-one kings and queens have sat on Britain's throne. "Shining examples of royal power and majesty alongside a rogue's gallery of weak, lazy, or evil monarchs," as Tracy Borman describes them in her sparkling chronicle, Crown & Sceptre. Ironically, during very few of these 955 years has the throne's occupant been unambiguously English--whether Norman French, the Welsh-born Tudors, the Scottish Stuarts, and the Hanoverians and their German successors to the present day. Acknowledging the intrinsic fascination with British royalty, Borman lifts the veil to reveal the remarkable characters and personalities who have ruled and, since the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, more ceremonially reigned. It is a crucial distinction explaining the staying power of the monarchy as the royal family has evolved and adapted to the needs and opinions of its people, avoiding the storms of rebellion that brought many of Europe's royals to an abrupt end. Richard II; Henry VIII; Elizabeth I; George III; Victoria; Elizabeth II: their names evoke eras and the dramatic events Borman recounts. She is equally attuned to the fabric of monarchy: royal palaces; the way monarchs have been portrayed in art, on coins, in the media; the ceremony and pageantry surrounding the crown. Elizabeth II is already one of the longest reigning monarchs in history. Crown & Sceptre is a fitting tribute to her remarkable longevity and that of the magnificent institution she represents." -- Provided by publisherA place to land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the speech that inspired a nation
Par Barry Wittenstein. 2019
"Martin Luther King Jr. was a preacher, a poet, and a brilliant orator, among many other things. The night before…
the 1963 March on Washington he sat down to write, with the voices and opinions of men he trusted echoing in his room at the Willard Hotel. Their thoughts, and the inspiration of so many artists and activists who came before him, contributed to the crafting of one of the most powerful speeches ever written, known today as the "I Have a Dream" speech." -- Dust jacketThurgood
Par Jonah Winter. 2019
"Fact: Thurgood Marshall was a born lawyer, always arguing. Fact: Thurgood Marshall grew up to become the first Black justice…
on the Supreme Court. Fact: Thurgood Marshall revolutionized America. Before Rosa Parks, before Martin Luther King Jr., before the civil rights movement there was Thurgood, fighting for African Americans--and winning. Here is the powerful story of the trailblazer who proved that separate is not equal." -- Dust jacketHistoria mínima de Uruguay (Historia mínima (Mexico City, Mexico))
Par Gerardo Caetano. 2020
"Uruguay's uniqueness has been a much debated topic in the history of Latin America. This small country, especially when viewed…
between Argentina and Brazil, has often been perceived as a laboratory of unique experiences. In the colonial centuries, the border between the Portuguese and Spanish empires gave this territory a frontier profile that found continuity in the long dispute between its giant neighbors during the nineteenth and part of the twentieth century. This book, with all the rigor of historical knowledge, explains the main tracks of the Uruguayan past based on a careful selection of processes, events and actors that unfold over almost five centuries. It is a synthesis as honest as it is debatable, built from a critical and plural perspective." -- Translation provided by NLSGeorges-Emile Lapalme: précurseur de la Révolution tranquille (Etudes Quebecoises Ser.)
Par Jean-Charles Panneton. 2000
L'histoire a trop souvent négligé Georges-Émile Lapalme. Certes, comme chef du Parti libéral du Québec, il n'a pas su mener…
ses troupes à la victoire. À l'Assemblée, comme chef de l'opposition, il a dû affronter Maurice Duplessis, un adversaire rusé et implacable. Puis, au sein même de son parti, le clivage entre les factions progressiste et conservatrice lui a tracé un chemin parsemé d'embûches. Mais, fort de son expérience politique, Georges-Émile Lapalme, au fil des événements, a formulé une synthèse idéologique efficace qui l'a amené à présenter un essai, Pour une politique, qui servira de fondement au programme des libéraux en 1960 et qui amorcera la Révolution tranquille. À l'occasion du quarantième anniversaire de cette révolution, au moment où le modèle québécois est remis en question, il est important de regarder de plus près l'héritage de cet homme de conviction qui fut l'un des précurseurs du Québec moderne.Looking for the enemy: Mullah Omar and the unknown Taliban
Par Bette Dam. 2021
"For twenty years, the Taliban was the number one enemy of Western forces in Afghanistan. But it was an enemy…
that they knew little about, and about whose founder and leader, Mullah Omar, they knew even less. Armed with only a fuzzy black-and-white photo of the man, investigative journalist Bette Dam decided to track down the reclusive Taliban chief a decade back. But in the course of what had seemed an almost impossible job, she got to know the Taliban inside out, realized how dangerously misinformed the global forces fighting it were, and made a startling discovery about the elusive Omar's whereabouts. The outcome of a five-year-long pursuit, Looking for the Enemy is a woman journalist's epic story that takes the reader deep into the dangerous mountains and war-ravaged valleys of Afghanistan as it throws up several unknowns about an organization that is now once again at the helm in one of the world's most fragile states." -- Provided by publisherRadio's greatest of all time
Par Rush H Limbaugh. 2022
"For more than thirty years, millions of listeners tuned in to hear Rush Limbaugh's voice. At its peak, The Rush…
Limbaugh Show aired on more than 650 radio stations nationwide, and his inimitable commentary and distinctive sense of humor garnered a devoted audience that celebrated with him when he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2020. Rush's passing the following year sent shock waves through the conservative and broadcasting communities. In this timeless collection of his best work, his triumphant legacy as the greatest voice for conservatism is cemented in history. When Rush's dear friend Vince Flynn first suggested the idea of this book, Rush considered the task daunting. "How can I possibly select the best of the best," he joked, "from all the years of pure genius?" Over time, Rush came to love this project immensely, and recalled incredible details from his childhood and early career. Featuring commentary from loved ones, family, friends, and prominent figures such as President Donald Trump, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Governor Ron DeSantis, and more, Radio's Greatest of All Time is the ultimate gift for any devoted listener and leaves no doubt about his profound impact on this country." -- Provided by publisherPoetic justice: a memoir
Par Byron Jerald Johnson. 2012
In this engaging memoir, former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Byron Johnson reveals a story of life in Idaho politics, law,…
and literature, taking us from his Boise High School graduation in 1955 to Harvard, the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention, a run for the U.S. Senate, raising a family during the eruptive 1960s and 70s, his appointment to the Idaho Supreme Court in 1988, an unsuccessful climb up Mt. McKinley, a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, and ultimately his devotion to poetry to explore more deeply the human truth of a time, a place, and a life. Originally penned for his family alone to read, Poetic Justice is for anyone interested in contemporary history and a memorable era of Idaho politics to which many look back upon nostalgically. Written with great candor and clarity, Johnson weaves a tale of larger-than-life figures on the local and national stage, offering a unique addition to the canon of memoirs, biographies and stories of 20th century Idaho. AdultA vote for Susanna: the first woman mayor (She Made History Ser.)
Par Karen M Greenwald. 2021
In 1887 Susanna Salter was ready to vote for the first time ever. The State of Kansas had just given…
women the right to vote in municipal elections. But some men in Susanna's hometown, Argonia, didn't think she, or any other woman should have a say in choosing their next mayor. They put Susanna on the ballot for mayor, as a joke. They were sure she would lose, and then women like her would stay at home, where they belonged. But the joke was on them when Susanna won the race! Told by a grandmother who remembers what happened on that fateful election day, this is a true story of a woman who stood up for her right to vote and accomplished so much more. For grades K-3Feminist city: claiming space in a man-made world
Par Leslie Kern. 2020
"We live in the city of men. Our public spaces are not designed for female bodies. There is little consideration…
for women as mothers, workers or carers. The urban streets often are a place of threats rather than community. Gentrification has made the everyday lives of women even more difficult. What would a metropolis for working women look like? A city of friendships beyond Sex and the City. A transit system that accommodates mothers with strollers on the school run. A public space with enough toilets. A place where women can walk without harassment. In Feminist City, through history, personal experience and popular culture Leslie Kern exposes what is hidden in plain sight: the social inequalities built into our cities, homes, and neighborhoods. Kern offers an alternative vision of the feminist city. Taking on fear, motherhood, friendship, activism, and the joys and perils of being alone, Kern maps the city from new vantage points, laying out an intersectional feminist approach to urban histories and proposes that the city is perhaps also our best hope for shaping a new urban future. It is time to dismantle what we take for granted about cities and to ask how we can build more just, sustainable, and women-friendly cities together." -- Provided by publisherThe three Cs that made America great: Christianity, capitalism and the Constitution
Par Mike Huckabee. 2020
"Forces on the Left seek to fundamentally change our nation by disregarding the principles upon which it was founded. Members…
of the media and liberal politicians seek to damage our economic, political, and educational systems for their gain. The Three Cs That Made America Great: Christianity, Capitalism, and the Constitution exposes the Left's plan to undermine the Christian values on which the nation was built; reveals how attacks on Christianity are part of the political agenda of Liberals; provides a clear understanding of capitalism and how free markets benefit all people; reveals how Liberals undermine capitalism with their socialistic policies; shows how the Constitution's purpose is to restrain government and protect individual liberty; unmasks the efforts of the liberal Left to subvert the power and relevance of the Constitution; exposes the current corruption in government and culture which undermines the principles on which the nation was founded. America faces a war of values that will determine its future and likely decide if it will continue as a great nation on the world stage. Mike Huckabee and Steve Feazel sound a needed alarm to Christians and conservatives to answer the call to action and push back against the forces that desire to move America from its heritage and founding principles. It is time for God's people to take an active role in the political arena, not with violence, but with votes and voices that proclaim and defend the values that made our nation the brightest light of freedom the world has ever known." -- AmazonFormidable: American women and the fight for equality: 1920-2020
Par Elisabeth Griffith. 2022
"The Nineteenth Amendment was an incomplete victory. Black and white women fought hard for voting rights and doubled the number…
of eligible voters, but the amendment did not enfranchise all women, or even protect the rights of those women who could vote. A century later, women are still grappling with how to use the vote and their political power to expand civil rights, confront racial violence, improve maternal health, advance educational and employment opportunities, and secure reproductive rights. Formidable chronicles the efforts of white and Black women to advance sometimes competing causes. Black women wanted the rights enjoyed by whites. They wanted to protect their communities from racial violence and discrimination. Theirs was not only a women's movement. White women wanted to be equal to white men. They sought equal legal rights, political power, safeguards for working women and immigrants, and an end to confining social structures. There were also many white women who opposed any advance for any women. In this riveting narrative, Dr. Elisabeth Griffith integrates the fight by white and Black women to achieve equality. Previously their parallel struggles for social justice have been presented separately-as white or Black topics-or covered narrowly, through only certain individuals, decades, or incidents. Formidable provides a sweeping, century-long perspective, and an expansive cast of change agents. From feminists and civil rights activists to politicians and social justice advocates, from working class women to mothers and homemakers, from radicals and conservatives to those who were offended by feminism, threatened by social change, or convinced of white supremacy, the diversity of the women's movement mirrors America. After that landmark victory in 1920, suffragists had a sense of optimism, declaring, "Now we can begin!" By 2020, a new generation knew how hard the fight for incremental change was; they would have to begin again. Both engaging and outraging, Formidable will propel readers to continue their foremothers' fights to achieve equality for all." -- Provided by publisherThe Hanford plaintiffs: voices from the fight for atomic justice
Par Trisha T Pritikin. 2020
During the Cold War there were several releases of radioactive gases from the Hanford nuclear site in Southeastern Washington. These…
releases left a pattern of cancers and birth defects among the people who were downwind of Hanford, a pattern long covered up by the government until revealed in legal cases. Adult. UnratedSyria: A Modern History (Polity histories)
Par David W Lesch. 2019
"Today Syria is a country known for all the wrong reasons: civil war, vicious sectarianism, and major humanitarian crisis. But…
how did this once rich, multi-cultural society end up as the site of one of the twenty-first century's most devastating and brutal conflicts? In this incisive book, internationally renowned Syria expert David Lesch takes the reader on an illuminating journey through the last hundred years of Syrian history - from the end of the Ottoman empire through to the current civil war. The Syria he reveals is a fractured mosaic, whose identity (or lack thereof) has played a crucial part in its trajectory over the past century. Only once the complexities and challenges of Syria's history are understood can this pivotal country in the Middle East begin to rebuild and heal." -- Provided by publisherConservatism: a rediscovery
Par Yoram Hazony. 2022
"The idea that American conservatism is identical to "classical" liberalism-widely held since the 1960s-is seriously mistaken. The award-winning political theorist…
Yoram Hazony argues that the best hope for Western democracy is a return to the empiricist, religious, and nationalist traditions of America and Britain-the conservative traditions that brought greatness to the English-speaking nations and became the model for national freedom for the entire world. |Conservatism: A Rediscovery| explains how Anglo-American conservatism became a distinctive alternative to divine-right monarchy, Puritan theocracy, and liberal revolution. After tracing the tradition from the Wars of the Roses to Burke and across the Atlantic to the American Federalists and Lincoln, Hazony describes the rise and fall of Enlightenment liberalism after World War II and the present-day debates between neoconservatives and national conservatives over how to respond to liberalism and the woke left. Going where no political thinker has gone in decades, Hazony provides a fresh theoretical foundation for conservatism. Rejecting the liberalism of Hayek, Strauss, and the "fusionists" of the 1960s, and drawing on decades of personal experience in the conservative movement, he argues that a revival of authentic Anglo-American conservatism is possible in the twenty-first century." -- Provided by publisherOn liberty, utilitarianism, and other essays (Oxford world's classics)
Par John Stuart Mill. 2015
Together, these two essays mark the philosophic cornerstone of democratic morality and a search for the true balance between the…
rights of the individual and the power of the state. "On Liberty" is an examination of the nature of individuality and its role in any creative society. "utilitarianism" expounds on the ethics of a controversial proposition that actions are right only if they promote the common good. Adult. UnratedState building: gouvernance et ordre du monde au XXIe siècle
Par Francis Fukuyama. 2005
Depuis la fin de la guerre froide, "l'absence d'une capacité d'Etat dans les pays pauvres est devenue une hantise beaucoup…
plus directe pour le monde développé", écrit l'auteur de La fin de l'histoire qui plaide ici pour la construction de l'Etat en parallèle avec celle de la nation, en privilégiant la méthode nord-américaine à celle prônée par l'Europe occidentale.What universities owe democracy
Par Ronald J Daniels. 2021
"Universities have historically been integral to democracy. What can they do to reclaim this critical role? Universities play an indispensable…
role within modern democracies. But this role is often overlooked or too narrowly conceived, even by universities themselves. In What Universities Owe Democracy, Ronald J. Daniels, the president of Johns Hopkins University, argues that--at a moment when liberal democracy is endangered and more countries are heading toward autocracy than at any time in generations--it is critical for today's colleges and universities to reestablish their place in democracy. Drawing upon fields as varied as political science, economics, history, and sociology, Daniels identifies four distinct functions of American higher education that are key to liberal democracy: social mobility, citizenship education, the stewardship of facts, and the cultivation of pluralistic, diverse communities. By examining these roles over time, Daniels explains where colleges and universities have faltered in their execution of these functions--and what they can do going forward. Looking back on his decades of experience leading universities, Daniels offers bold prescriptions for how universities can act now to strengthen democracy. For those committed to democracy's future prospects, this book is a vital resource." -- Provided by publisherEl Delirio: the Santa Fe world of Elizabeth White
Par Gregor Stark. 1998
Amelia Elizabeth White (1878-1972) was born into an East Coast world of wealth and privilege. After serving as army nurses…
in Europe during World War I, she and her sister Martha chose to settle in the small town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. There Elizabeth became a passionate advocate for Pueblo Indian rights, an inspired patron and promoter of Indian art, and a dedicated community activist for the preservation of Santa Fe's history. White organized several traveling expositions of Indian art and was instrumental in founding the Indian Arts Fund, the Laboratory of Anthropology, the Old Santa Fe Association, and the Santa Fe Indian Market."-- Goodreads