Revised and updated, this long-awaited second edition provides a comprehensive introduction to what the most thoughtful Americans have said about the American experience from the colonial period to the present. The book examines the political thought of the most important American statesmen, activists, and writers across era and ideologies, helping another generation of students, scholars, and citizens to understand more fully the meaning of America.This new second edition of the b...

Do you crave the power to unlock your full leadership potential? Do you want to master the art of persuasion to lead and inspire others?In the world of Persuasive Leadership, we dive deep into the wisdom of top business visionaries who've harnessed the magic of persuasion to elevate their collaborative prowess and achieve unparalleled success. This book isn't just for the corporate elite – it's a goldmine of actionable insights for anyone hungry to amplify their influence ...

Pivotal Leadership is a unique anthology that curates thought-transforming articles written by CEOs, entrepreneurs, and seasoned leaders themselves—no fuss and straight from the masters’ mouths! Discover their secrets on how to be effective leaders amid the toughest challenges wherein the toughest calls—the pivotal choices—have to be made, as well as gain refreshing insights on innovation and persuasion, all distilled from real-world experiences and business expertise and all pour...

Arguably the best general history of science and technology ever published.Tracing the relationship between science and technology from the dawn of civilization to the early twenty-first century, James E. McClellan III and Harold Dorn’s bestselling book argues that technology as “applied science” emerged relatively recently, as industry and governments began funding scientific research that would lead directly to new or improved technologies.McClellan and D...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

The bloodiest day in the history of the United States took place on the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. On September 17, 1862, Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia fought George McClellans Army of the Potomac outside Sharpsburg along Antietam Creek. That day, nearly 25,000 would become casualties, and Lees army barely survived fighting the much bigger Northern army. Although the battle was tactically a draw, it resulted in forcing Lees army out of Maryland and back in...

Journals and letters, translated from the original French, bring Michaux’s work to modern readers and scientistsKnown to today’s biologists primarily as the “Michx.” at the end of more than 700 plant names, André Michaux was an intrepid French naturalist. Under the directive of King Louis XVI, he was commissioned to search out and grow new, rare, and never-before-described plant species and ship them back to his homeland in order to improve French forestry...

North San Diego County. A gifted pianist. A beautiful violinist. A multi-million dollar land deal. A story of intrigue, mystery, and murder in the comic-noir tradition.What is an Audio Movie? It's an image rich listening experience – a combination of narration, full-cast dialogue, music, and layered sound design created specifically for audio. Call it Cinema for the Mind.