INTRODUCTORY CONSIDERATIONS I. AMERICAN PATRIOTISM AND THE MEANING OF AMERICA “America for Americans” is a patriotic appeal that has arisen in many a political crisis, and then gone to pieces in the confusions of what we mean by “Americans” and “America.” American Liberty has been a goddess of worship from the beginning, and yet we find ourselves in an endless turmoil concerning what we mean by “American liberty.” Washington and his associate patriots wrote a great definition in history an...

Can your greatest strength overcome your greatest weakness?Derek and the triplets have lived with their reclusive uncle since their parents died seven years ago, but there's one corner of his estate they've been forbidden to go; the "Dark Place." Unable to ignore its call, they break the rules, and the "Dark Place" leads them to Veteris where godlike beings, the Children of Veteris, enhance their greatest strengths and weaknesses, and they gain abilities that can only be imagined.

New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd takes readers into Scotland Yard detective Ian Rutledge’s past—to his perplexing final case before the outbreak of World War I.On a fine summer’s day in June, 1914, Ian Rutledge pays little notice to the assassination of an archduke in Sarajevo. An Inspector at Scotland Yard, he is planning to propose to the woman whom he deeply loves, despite intimations from friends and family that she may not be the wisest choice.To...

Collects Star Wars (2020) #42-45, And Material From Star Wars: Revelations (2023) #1 And Free Comic Book Day 2024: Star Wars. The next shocking chapter in the saga of Luke Skywalker! Luke knows his destiny is leading him toward a confrontation with Darth Vader. But Vader is a Dark Lord of the Sith, and Luke is barely even a Jedi. To have any chance at survival, he must find a way to train himself in the battle techniques he will soon face. He must find…another Sith! But his target senses a...

Comprised of 10 surveys by leading scholars, this collection showcases the largest and fastest growing strands of research on market behaviour in experimental economics.Covers topics such as asset markets, contests, environmental policy, frictions, general equilibrium, labour markets, multi-unit auctions, oligopoly markets, and prediction marketsFocuses on the literature that has helped economists best understand how markets operateAssesses the impact of d...

In the 1840s Charles Dickens wrote 5 short stories with strong social and moral messages. The Chimes: A Goblin Story of Some Bells that Rand an Old Year Out and a New Year In, is the second of these stories, whose predecessor was the famous A Christmas Carol. The Chimes focuses on Trotty, a poor elderly messenger who is filled with gloom over reports of crime and immorality in the newspapers. After losing faith in the society, Trotty follows a call to the church bell tower where he encount...

“Strategic Planning for Love and War – Relationships and Adult Conversations,” written by Jo Lena Johnson and Steven Charles Martin, with musical arrangement by Radio Legend Kevin B. Fleming, offers a very interesting take on adult relationships today and the challenges people face in their quest for their “soul mate,” the “one true love,” even if they are single, dating, married or somewhere in between. Authors Water, Ice and Soul (self-donned monikers) discuss the ebb and flow of relatio...

The political theory of Richard Vernon has been a guiding light for students of politics for over five decades. From the situated ethics of shared citizenship to the normative character of individuals’ connections to members of other societies and generations, Vernon has cleared a distinctive course in his contributions to the many complex dimensions of political morality.Justice, Rights, and Toleration centres on the core ideas that animate Vernon’s approcach to political...

This is the second installment in Sophocles's Theban Plays that chronicles the tragic fates of Oedipus and his family. After fulfilling the prophecy that predicted he would kill his father and marry his mother, Oedipus blinds himself and leaves Thebes, to wander in the wilderness accompanied by his daughters Antigone and Ismene.

for many walks of life, including commercial, diplomatic, academic, philosophical, and historical pursuits. George Orwell’s campaign for perfectly written English in an artistic and content-oriented sense might seem obsessive now, but the importance of written accuracy and well-conveyed meaning for that age cannot be overstated. In fact, Orwell and his works remain famous in large measure because they’re so critical of the ways in which language can be manipulated.Orwell believed t...

The lackluster Allied showing on Sicily and the escape of most of the island's garrison encouraged Hitler to alter his plans and defend Italy vigorously. With its rugged mountain ridges, deep valleys, and numerous rivers, Italy contained tens of thousands of natural defensive positions. The Wehrmacht exploited these to the full during the ensuing campaign, bogging down the Anglo-American armies in an endless series of costly, time-consuming engagements. Even the rank and file German soldie...

Unlock the Secrets to Becoming an Exceptional Executive CoachIn the fast-paced world of business, the role of an executive coach has never been more critical. "Mastering Executive Coaching" is your comprehensive guide to developing the skills, strategies, and insights needed to excel in this dynamic field. Whether you're aspiring to become an executive coach or seeking to enhance your existing practice, this book offers a wealth of knowledge to help you succeed.