For readers of Three Cups of Tea; Eat, Pray, Love; and Wild comes the inspiring story of an ordinary American family that embarks on an extraordinary journey. Wide-Open World follows the Marshall family as they volunteer their way around the globe, living in a monkey sanctuary in Costa Rica, teaching English in rural Thailand, and caring for orphans in India. There’s a name for this kind of endeavor—voluntourism—and it might just be the future of travel....

The philosophers who preceded Socrates (469 - 399 BC), the PreSocratics, were the first recorded individuals to reject mythological explanations for the unknown. Aristotle called the PreSocratics physikoi meaning physicists, after physis, nature, because they sought natural explanations for phenomena, as opposed to the earlier theologoi, theologians, whose philosophical basis was supernatural. The physikoi invented maps, an early time-keeping device in the form of a sun-dial and they were ...

The classic five-volume biography by John Marshall, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, plus the two-volume biography by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, plus the one-volume biography by Thayer. According to Wikipedia: "George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731 December 14, 1799) served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797 and as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. Because of his significant role i...

Marshall provides a detailed account of Washington’s upbringing in Virginia, his early ventures as a surveyor, and his formative military experiences during the French and Indian War. The narrative captures Washington's development as a leader, detailing his participation in critical campaigns, including his role in the infamous Braddock Expedition. Marshall also sheds light on Washington’s character, emphasizing his sense of duty, integrity, and emerging patriotism.Marshall, drawing on hi...

"The Life of George Washington" is one of the most significant biographies about America's first president, authored by John Marshall and published between 1804 and 1807. This comprehensive work, spanning five volumes, details the life and achievements of George Washington, exploring his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War and his presidency. Marshall's biography weaves together numerous accounts and personal anecdotes, creating a rich tapestry of stories that reflect the comple...

Marshall provides a detailed account of Washington’s upbringing in Virginia, his early ventures as a surveyor, and his formative military experiences during the French and Indian War. The narrative captures Washington's development as a leader, detailing his participation in critical campaigns, including his role in the infamous Braddock Expedition. Marshall also sheds light on Washington’s character, emphasizing his sense of duty, integrity, and emerging patriotism.Marshall, drawing on hi...

Marshall provides a detailed account of Washington’s upbringing in Virginia, his early ventures as a surveyor, and his formative military experiences during the French and Indian War. The narrative captures Washington's development as a leader, detailing his participation in critical campaigns, including his role in the infamous Braddock Expedition. Marshall also sheds light on Washington’s character, emphasizing his sense of duty, integrity, and emerging patriotism.Marshall, drawing on hi...

An overview of the works that form the foundation of Western philosophyThe writings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle have resonated through the millennia and continue to influence the lives of people today. In A Short History of Greek Philosophy, renowned British classicist John Marshall provides a thorough yet engaging account of the seminal philosophical movements of ancient Greece, from the Sophists to the Sceptics to the Stoics. For readers looking to ...

Illustrated. This is Volume 1 of 5. The Life Of George Washington; From original papers bequeathed to him by his deceased relative, and now in possession of the author. To which is prefixed, an introduction, containing a compendious view of the colonies planted by the English on the continent of north America, from their settlement to the commencement of that war which terminated in their independence.

Covering a period of nearly 40 years’ work by the author this collection of essays in the Shifting Paradigms in Early English Drama Studies series brings the perspective of a Drama academic and practitioner of early English plays to the understanding of how medieval plays and Robin Hood games of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were performed. It explores why, where, when, and how the plays happened, who took part, and who were the audiences. The insights are informed by a co...

Covering the protocol requirements for every type of wreath laying ceremony from the most simple to the elaborate, the DrillMaster provides the protocols to follow with numerous easy to follow suggestions.

Beresford who had first thought Shoults objective would be the town of Albuera, saw he was mistaken, and therefore deployed troops to thwart Shoults spearhead. It was every man for himself now with fierce hand- to -hand fighting. The conflict now became an overwhelming fight for survival. Turning to look for Robbie, I had to be alert for a French bayonet or a Polish lance would have been through me. The carnage continued, with bodies from both camps, dead and wounded lying amongst dead cav...