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History has not forgotten their names but you probably have little idea of the friendship that penned a brilliant collection of America's finest legends & delivered them to the public as succinct true stories as relevant today as then. Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924) & Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) met when the two young men first arrived in Washington D.C. at the advent of their public service careers.

Relive one of the most iconic moments in American history with Paul Revere's Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. This stirring poem captures the urgency and heroism of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride, warning the colonial militia of the British advance and igniting the spirit of the American Revolution. Longfellow’s vivid imagery and masterful storytelling bring this historical event to life, making it both a timeless literary classic and a patriotic call to remembrance.

You will not believe what you are reading - even though it all feels so real. Only a man like Smilin’ Jack could monetize civil war. After the infamous business tycoon launches a hit TV show that pits American and Confederate gladiators in brutal battles, his grisly spectacle draws the attention of psychopaths across the nation.

Extraordinary Learning for All delivers a hopeful, humane, realistic, and compelling portrait for how we must reinvent schooling for a new century, drawing on the voices and experiences of real school communities who are on that journey and illuminating the specific actions that school and system leaders can take to spark these journeys in their communities.

In 1938, British statesman and soon-to-be Prime Minister Winston Churchill published his book Arms and the Covenant. It was published three months later in the US under the title While England Slept. In 1940, future President John F. Kennedy, who was a senior at Harvard University, wrote his dissertation, criticizing Churchill’s harsh blame of England’s leaders, even drawing comparisons between England and the United States for its own similar lack of preparedness against the totalitarian Nazi regime. Responding to Churchill's title, Kennedy named his book, Why England Slept.

Ian is thrown west to Paris. There, he unexpectedly falls in love with Alicia, a mysterious Frenchwoman, but then must leave her to race across France to safety in Casablanca. Daniel ends up in the Siberian Gulag, where he faces endless blizzards, starvation, and the often-lethal cruelties of guards and fellow prisoners. He too finds someone, an exiled poet named Nadhya, until he must choose: stay with her or cross all of Russia to return to the future he'd envisioned.

Patrick Henry’s Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech, delivered on March 23, 1775, is one of the most powerful orations in American history. Addressing the Virginia Convention, Henry’s passionate plea for freedom from British rule helped ignite the flames of the American Revolution. His bold declaration, “Give me liberty, or give me death!” has since become a symbol of the fight for independence and human rights.

In a vibrant and colorful garden bordering a small wood along the Bold Coast of Maine, where the flowers bloom in a rainbow of hues and the air is filled with the soft hum of nature, lives the wee humble bumblebee. But not just any bee—she has a heart full of curiosity and a love for making new friends. Every day, she sets off on her tiny wings to explore the garden’s many nooks and crannies, discovering the beauty and wisdom of the flowers and shrubs that call this place home.

The following poems are an homage to the journey of the soul, an exploration of the complex tapestry of grief, love, and memory that death weaves into the fabric of the living. In these verses, we find a reflection of the myriad emotions that accompany us today. They are solemn yet hopeful, acknowledging the depth of our sorrow while gently reminding us of the indelible mark left by those who have passed.

THREE STARRED REVIEWS! • From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott medalist Doug Salati comes a spellbinding collection of poems for young readers that celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination and alchemize the everyday. A gorgeous gift book for fans of Shel...

Plagada de humor e ironía, esta historia genial de Henry James relata las desventuras amorosas de Peter Brench; secretamente enamorado de la esposa de su mejor amigo: un escultor mediocre que se siente y se conduce como un genio incomprendido. La tensión por fin se desata cuando el hijo del matrimonio Mallow decide iniciar una carrera artística en París y esto lo lleva a descubrir lo que durante años toda su familia -incluido Peter Brench, su padrino- ocultó.FEAT DESC

Risking his own life force to cure a patient’s psychosis, Dr. Robert Bruno learns of the true individualism of human minds!

The Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau, narrated by Marcus Locke, is a thought-provoking essay that explores the individual's moral responsibility to resist unjust government actions. Written in 1849, Thoreau's work has become a cornerstone of political philosophy, advocating for peaceful protest and nonviolent resistance to oppressive authority. Thoreau emphasizes the importance of following one's conscience over conforming to laws that violate fundamental human rights.

Rowan has won a battle, but not the war. With proper allies, Rowan’s armies could storm the demon stronghold, capture its ruler, and end the reign of demonkind. But while nations clash, a greater struggle lies elsewhere. In his desperate pursuit of Astaroth, Elias Bram scours the world for clues to the fiend’s true origins, identity, and purpose. His horrifying discoveries hint that not only is humanity at risk, but the earth itself. Its fate may depend upon three children. With their unmatchable skills, it’s up to Max McDaniels, David Menlo, and little Mina to tip the balance!

Henry James hace confluir en "Pandora" todas las tramas recurrentes que aparecen en la literatura que le encumbró: la tensión entre Europa y América, la inmovilidad entre clases y el prototipo de una nueva mujer que empieza a surgir a finales del XIX. Era...

They say I'm jealous. Possessive. Obsessed. I say I know what I want, and I want her. She'll be my submissive. My property. I'll teach her what it means to submit. I'll show her what it means to obey. So I hire her for a job. To be my accomplice. We'll pull off the biggest heist known to Corsica. They say money doesn't buy love… But it can buy her.

In this modern, poetic twist on a beloved classic, Carla Henry-Lewis and her granddaughter, Elizabeth Lewis, take listeners on a journey through the anticipation, hope, and determination of election night. Set against the backdrop of the 2024 U.S. election, this heartfelt book captures the emotional pulse of a nation standing at a crossroads. With wit and wisdom, the authors weave a story that resonates with listeners of all ages, reflecting the values of democracy, the importance of civic engagement, and the power of every vote.

As a member of the "New Thought" movement, Henry Harrison Brown (1840 - 1918) founded the periodical NOW. In this magazine, he first published his most famous essay Dollars want me! Brown presented positive affirmations which inevitably attract money and financial independence. Easy, concise, to the point: Brown states that without man, money is nothing. Therefore, money seeks man to fulfill its duty. All man needs to do is to prepare mentally - and financial freedom will be the result. Extremely interesting and highly entertaining!

Una historia conmovedora de coraje y supervivencia "La primera vez que sentí que algo andaba mal, que estaba siendo señalado y perseguido, fue en mi primer día de clases. Tenía 6 años". Henry Oster fue un niño al que muy pronto le arrebataron todo. De los 2011 judíos deportados de Colonia, Alemania, él estuvo entre los 23 que lograron salir con vida de AuschwitzBirkenau. Sobrevivió no solo por múltiples coincidencias, sino también gracias a su empeño en el cuidado de los caballos en el campo de concentración y a Ivar, un adolescente que se volvió su amigo y dormía junto a él en las barracas.

Ser de Alto Impacto es una apología a la vida. Es una oda al hecho de que vamos a morir y que, en lugar de lamentarnos, podemos elegir vivir intensa y apasionadamente hasta las últimas consecuencias. Es una declaración de que en ese camino podemos ser la luz que ilumine la senda de otros...