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The Last American Hero

The Remarkable Life of John Glenn

by Alice L. George ...

On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became a national star. That morning at Cape Canaveral, the small-town boy from Ohio took his place atop arocket and soared into space.He became celebrated in all corners of the world as not just the first American to orbit the Earth, but as the first space traveler to take the human race with him. Refusing to let that dramatic day define his life, he went on to ... Read more

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On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became a national star. That morning at Cape Canaveral, the small-town boy from Ohio took his place atop arocket and soared into space.He became celebrated in all corners of the world as not just the first American to orbit the Earth, but as the first space traveler to take the human race with him. Refusing to let that dramatic day define his life, he went on to
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The Cuban Missile Crisis

The Threshold of Nuclear War

by Alice George ...

Series series Critical Moments in American History
For thirteen days in October of 1962, a truly perilous flirtation with nuclear war developed between the United States and USSR, as the superpowers argued over the installation of Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba. Launched by rash judgment and concluded through circumspect leadership, the Cuban Missile Crisis acted as a catalyst for change during the Cold War. Resolved through back-channel ... Read more

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For thirteen days in October of 1962, a truly perilous flirtation with nuclear war developed between the United States and USSR, as the superpowers argued over the installation of Soviet nuclear weapons in Cuba. Launched by rash judgment and concluded through circumspect leadership, the Cuban Missile Crisis acted as a catalyst for change during the Cold War. Resolved through back-channel
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A Year of British Folklore: Calendar Customs, Festivals, and Traditions

by T. F. Thiselton-Dyer ...

Explore ancient customs and traditions of Britain as T. F. Thiselton-Dyer presents a month-by-month study of the folklore, festivals, and forgotten observances that once marked the rhythm of the year.From May Day revels to Yuletide celebrations, ancient rites to village fêtes, A Year of British Folklore traces the magical rituals that have shaped life in England, Scotland, and Wales through the ... Read more

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Explore ancient customs and traditions of Britain as T. F. Thiselton-Dyer presents a month-by-month study of the folklore, festivals, and forgotten observances that once marked the rhythm of the year.From May Day revels to Yuletide celebrations, ancient rites to village fêtes, A Year of British Folklore traces the magical rituals that have shaped life in England, Scotland, and Wales through the
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Awaiting Armageddon

How Americans Faced the Cuban Missile Crisis

by Alice L. George ...

For thirteen days in October 1962, America stood at the brink of nuclear war. Nikita Khrushchev’s decision to place nuclear missiles in Cuba and John F. Kennedy’s defiant response introduced the possibility of unprecedented cataclysm. The immediate threat of destruction entered America’s classrooms and its living rooms. Awaiting Armageddon provides the first in-depth look at this crisis as it ... Read more

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For thirteen days in October 1962, America stood at the brink of nuclear war. Nikita Khrushchev’s decision to place nuclear missiles in Cuba and John F. Kennedy’s defiant response introduced the possibility of unprecedented cataclysm. The immediate threat of destruction entered America’s classrooms and its living rooms. Awaiting Armageddon provides the first in-depth look at this crisis as it
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The Assassination of John F. Kennedy

Political Trauma and American Memory

by Alice George ...

Series series Critical Moments in American History
On November 22nd, 1963 the assassination of President John F. Kennedy set into motion a series of events that irrevocably changed American politics and culture. The media frenzy spawned by the controversy surrounding the death of JFK has since given way to a powerful public memory that continues to shape the way we understand politics, the 1960s, and the nation.In The Assassination of John F. ... Read more

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On November 22nd, 1963 the assassination of President John F. Kennedy set into motion a series of events that irrevocably changed American politics and culture. The media frenzy spawned by the controversy surrounding the death of JFK has since given way to a powerful public memory that continues to shape the way we understand politics, the 1960s, and the nation.In The Assassination of John F.
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Womens Short Stories 4

by Louisa may Alcott, Katherine Mansfield, Alice Dunbar, George Eliot ...

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Womens Short Stories Volume 4. The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished female writers. Miniature masterpieces with ... Read more

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Womens Short Stories Volume 4. The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished female writers. Miniature masterpieces with
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The Last American Hero

The Remarkable Life of John Glenn

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On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became a national star. That morning at Cape Canaveral, the small-town boy from Ohio took his place atop a rocket and soared into space. He became celebrated in all corners of the world as not just the first American to orbit the Earth, but as the first space traveler to take the human race with him. Refusing to let that dramatic day define his life, he went on to ... Read more

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On February 20, 1962, John Glenn became a national star. That morning at Cape Canaveral, the small-town boy from Ohio took his place atop a rocket and soared into space. He became celebrated in all corners of the world as not just the first American to orbit the Earth, but as the first space traveler to take the human race with him. Refusing to let that dramatic day define his life, he went on to
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The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education

by Alice Freeman Palmer & George Herbert Palmer ...

The Teacher: Essays and Addresses on Education is a collection of writings by Alice Freeman Palmer and George Herbert Palmer, focusing on various aspects of education, teaching, and the role of educators in society. Alice Freeman Palmer, a pioneering figure in higher education for women, offers her insights on the transformative power of education, particularly for women and young people. Her ... Read more

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The Teacher: Essays and Addresses on Education is a collection of writings by Alice Freeman Palmer and George Herbert Palmer, focusing on various aspects of education, teaching, and the role of educators in society. Alice Freeman Palmer, a pioneering figure in higher education for women, offers her insights on the transformative power of education, particularly for women and young people. Her
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History Makers: 50 Iconic Figures That Shaped the World As We Know It

Biographical Portraits of Leaders, Reformers, and Cultural Innovators

by Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall, Jacob Abbott, A. H. Beesly, Edward Spencer Beesly, Evelyn S. Shuckburgh, John Charles Tarver, Philo, Stephen Phillips, George Lang, Alice Stopford Green, G. K. Chesterton, Alfred von Reumont, Miss Pardoe, John S. C. Abbott, Alfred John Church, Edward Everett Hale, Woodrow Wilson, William Milligan Sloane, Madame de Rémusat, Joseph Moyle Sherer, Sarah H. Bradford, Sarah Ellen Blackwell, John Torrey Morse, William E. Barton, George Hesekiel, Kenneth Robert Henderson Mackenzie, Edward Tyas Cook, Romain Rolland ...

History Makers: 50 Iconic Figures That Shaped the World As We Know It assembles biographical portraits into a capacious study of leadership, reform, conquest, artistic influence, and intellectual change. Ranging from documentary-inflected history and political biography to moral essay, cultural criticism, and vividly narrated life-writing, the volume situates famous individuals within the forces ... Read more

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History Makers: 50 Iconic Figures That Shaped the World As We Know It assembles biographical portraits into a capacious study of leadership, reform, conquest, artistic influence, and intellectual change. Ranging from documentary-inflected history and political biography to moral essay, cultural criticism, and vividly narrated life-writing, the volume situates famous individuals within the forces
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Legends and Legacies: The 50 Most Influential Figures in History

Biographical Essays on Power, Faith, Reform, and the Legacies That Shaped Civilization

by G. K. Chesterton, Romain Rolland, Sarah Ellen Blackwell, Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall, Jacob Abbott, A. H. Beesly, Edward Spencer Beesly, Evelyn S. Shuckburgh, John Charles Tarver, Philo, Stephen Phillips, George Lang, Alice Stopford Green, Alfred von Reumont, Miss Pardoe, John S. C. Abbott, Alfred John Church, Edward Everett Hale, Woodrow Wilson, William Milligan Sloane, Madame de Rémusat, Joseph Moyle Sherer, Sarah H. Bradford, John Torrey Morse, William E. Barton, George Hesekiel, Kenneth Robert Henderson Mackenzie, Edward Tyas Cook ...

Legends and Legacies: The 50 Most Influential Figures in History gathers a capacious range of historical portraits into an inquiry about how reputation, power, achievement, and memory are made. Its selections move among biography, moral essay, political commentary, travel-inflected history, and literary appreciation, bringing markedly different rhetorical temperaments to the representation of ... Read more

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Legends and Legacies: The 50 Most Influential Figures in History gathers a capacious range of historical portraits into an inquiry about how reputation, power, achievement, and memory are made. Its selections move among biography, moral essay, political commentary, travel-inflected history, and literary appreciation, bringing markedly different rhetorical temperaments to the representation of
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The Teacher

Essays and Addresses on Education

by Alice Freeman Palmer, George Herbert Palmer ...

In "The Teacher," the rich intersection of educational philosophy and literary wisdom is meticulously curated to reflect on the everlasting impact of education. This anthology explores the profound themes of knowledge, mentorship, and personal growth, juxtaposed across an array of literary styles ranging from reflective essays to aphoristic insights. With a balanced blend of historical discourse ... Read more

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In "The Teacher," the rich intersection of educational philosophy and literary wisdom is meticulously curated to reflect on the everlasting impact of education. This anthology explores the profound themes of knowledge, mentorship, and personal growth, juxtaposed across an array of literary styles ranging from reflective essays to aphoristic insights. With a balanced blend of historical discourse
... Read more
The Teacher

Essays and Addresses on Education

by Alice Freeman Palmer, George Herbert Palmer ...

In 'The Teacher,' the symphonic interplay of essays unfolds around the indelible influence of educators in shaping minds and societies. This anthology offers a diverse tapestry of literary styles ranging from introspective reflections to dynamic polemics, collectively celebrating the transcendent power of teaching. Each piece weaves a unique narrative that resonates with universal themes of ... Read more

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In 'The Teacher,' the symphonic interplay of essays unfolds around the indelible influence of educators in shaping minds and societies. This anthology offers a diverse tapestry of literary styles ranging from introspective reflections to dynamic polemics, collectively celebrating the transcendent power of teaching. Each piece weaves a unique narrative that resonates with universal themes of
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