"Socialism and American Ideals" by William Starr Myers explores the intersection of socialist thought and American values. Myers delves into the historical context of socialism in the United States, examining how it has been perceived and integrated into the broader American political landscape. He argues that while socialism often faces resistance, it also resonates with core American ideals such as equality, justice, and community. Through a critical analysis, Myers highlights the comple...

Georgia has played a formative role in the writing of America. Few states have produced a more impressive array of literary figures, among them Conrad Aiken, Erskine Caldwell, James Dickey, Joel Chandler Harris, Carson McCullers, Flannery O'Connor, Jean Toomer, and Alice Walker.This volume contains biographical and critical discussions of Georgia writers from the nineteenth century to the present as well as other information pertinent to Georgia literature. Organized in alphabetica...

This riveting narrative details the mysterious disappearance of Peter Starr, a San Francisco attorney from a prominent family, who set off to climb alone in the rugged Minaret region of the Sierra Nevada in July 1933. Rigorous and thorough searches by some of the best climbers in the history of the range failed to locate him despite a number of promising clues. When all hope seemed gone and the last search party had left the Minarets, mountaineering legend Norman Clyde refused to give up. ...

Oral History: An Interdisciplinary Anthology is a collection of classic articles by some of the best known proponents of oral history, demonstrating the basics of oral history, while also acting as a guidebook for how to use it in research. Added to this new edition is insight into how oral history is practiced on an international scale, making this book an indispensable resource for scholars of history and social sciences, as well as those interested in oral history on the avocational lev...

Legendary outlaw Belle Starr has been written about and portrayed in various media for well over one hundred years. Born Myra Maybelle Shirley in Missouri in 1848, Belle lived most of her life in Texas. She became notorious after living and hanging out with members of the James and Younger gangs.Belle was a crack shot who rode side saddle while engaging in horse thievery, cattle rustling, and holdups. In between these activities, Belle bore two children and was involved with (thoug...

The Beatles shed some light and personal insights in these fantastic- previously unreleased- interviews from 1964-65, at the height of Beatlemania. Featuring John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

In "Starr King in California," William Day Simonds presents a vivid and meticulously researched portrait of the influential figure Thomas Starr King, whose dynamic role in 19th-century California played a pivotal part in the region's social and political landscape. Written in a clear and engaging narrative style, Simonds employs a blend of biographical storytelling and historical context, weaving together King's theological influence, his passionate advocacy for the Union during the Civil ...

Originally published in 1985. This book examines the scope of the industry and also focuses on issues relevant to it, divided into three sections: an overview of the American nuclear power industry, an examination of the nuclear power plant licensing process and issues that face the nuclear industry, and selected case studies that illustrate issues discussed in the previous section.The growth and future of the nuclear power plant industry is discussed and industry-wide trends and r...

He’s my new coworker with a heart of gold and looks that could kill. And me? Well, I'm so perpetually single my grandma is setting me up on dates with guys from the grocery store.By thirty, you’re supposed to have a home, a dog, a boyfriend or at least a string of lovers in the past. Instead, I’m a twenty-eight-year-old virgin living with my parents to save money. My job managing an apartment complex is the one thing I’m proud of–and that’s not just because a compl...

Personal stories from entertainers, athletes, and other successful people on how they overcame setbacks—and advice on how you can, too.What makes the difference between the desire for success and real success? Learn from some of the world's most successful people—including Mark Cuban, Sylvester Stallone, Bill O'Reilly, Montel Williams, Stevie Nicks, Snoop Dogg, Gloria Gaynor, Randy Couture and others, in this unique collection of stories and advice.They may...

A celebration of Scottish life and spirited endorsement of the unexpected discoveries to be made through good travel and good literatureWhisky, Kilts, and the Loch Ness Monster is a memoir of a twenty-first-century literary pilgrimage to retrace the famous eighteenth-century Scottish journey of James Boswell and Samuel Johnson, two of the most celebrated writers of their day. An accomplished journalist and aficionado of fine literature, William W. Starr en...

A biographical work on Thomas Starr King has been presented here. His preaching that took him from Boston to San Francisco is discussed in detail. His work in turning the sympathy for the Unionists in California is also mentioned.