In 1865, Heinrich Portscheller emigrated to Mexico from his native Germany, perhaps motivated by a desire to avoid compulsory military service in the Austro-Prussian War. The scion of a well-known family of masons and master builders, he had the misfortune to disembark at Veracruz during the Franco-Mexican War. Portscheller and his traveling companion were impressed into the imperialist forces and sent to northern Mexico. Sometime following the Battle of Santa Gertrudis in1866, Portschelle...

On June 16, 1918, union leader Eugene Debs delivered this speech at the Ohio State Socialist Party Convention. In it, he famously criticized the USA’s involvement in World War I. Four days later, the federal grand jury condemned his speech by way of the Sedition Act of 1918, and he was sentenced to ten years in prison. Debs serves as an inspiration for all those who persistently advocate for the working class despite opposition.

Em uma sociedade cercada por muros altos e prédios de vidro, a população é rigidamente controlada pelo Benfeitor, que impõe uma única maneira de pensar. Os habitantes tornaram-se meras peças em um jogo, no qual qualquer um que tentar escapar das regras pode sofrer consequências letais. Com a natureza escondida atrás da imponente Muralha Verde, as pessoas vivem sem a possibilidade de desfrutar de privacidade, alegria, paixão e inovação. A história é narrada através das anotações de D-503, u...

Frustrated by Christianity?Modern American Evangelicalism has left many feeling that Christianity is partisan, cheap, shallow, and lifeless.But could it be that this current expression of the faith has failed to capture the deep, ancient power of what it really means to follow Jesus?Finding the Kingdom takes you on a thoughtfully curated journey through the writings of great disciples of Jesus from the past. On this journey down the narrow ...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

Contents: Prehistory Early Middle Eastern and Northeast African Civilizations Ancient and Early Medieval India China and East Asia to the Ming Dynasty The Greek World from the Bronze Age to the Roman Conquest The Roman World from 753 BCE to 500 CE Western Europe and Byzantium circa 500 - 1000 CE Islam to the Mamluks African History to 1500 The Americas Central Asia Western Europe and Byzantium circa 1000 - 1500 CE

Der bewährte Ratgeber zur Ziegenhaltung - jetzt bereits in der 8., aktualisierten Auflage! Für Ziegenhalter, die alles richtig machen wollen. Ziegen sind hochintelligente, muntere Tiere. Durch ihr neugieriges und verspieltes Wesen bringen sie Freude und Herausforderung auf den Hof. Die Produkte, die sie uns liefern, werden von allen hoch geschätzt. In diesem Buch erfahren Sie alles über den richtigen Umgang mit diesen fröhlichen Tieren, dazu wichtiges Praxiswissen, um sie art- und wesensge...

Prince Eugene, the great warrior and statesman, although scion of an Italian family, and by birth a Frenchman, became a thorough German. He appeared at a critical time in the relations between Germany and France, to save his adopted fatherland from destruction, and to illuminate the darkest period of German history with the glory of a series of the most splendid and heroic achievements. The historian Von Sybel calls him "the greatest general and statesman of Austria." As a statesman he ove...

L’ouvrage fournit toutes les clés pour analyser la pièce d'Ionesco.• Le résumé et les repères pour la lecture sont suivis de l’étude des problématiques essentielles, parmi lesquelles :– Des personnages archétypes– Les ambiguïtés du langage– Conte, fable ou tragédie ?– Le texte et ses représentations• Ce Profil d’une œuvre comprend également quatre lectures analytiques.

A primary-source portrait of Eugene O’Neill through the voices that knew him.Known principally as the author of some of the most significant plays in the American dramatic canon and as one of America’s Nobel Laureates in literature, O'Neill rarely gave interviews and offered few details about himself. As a consequence, his life has long been shrouded in myth. He also abetted some of the misconceptions about his youth by, for example, advocating the story t...

For four decades, Ideas has presented more than 400,000 CBC Radio listeners in Canada and the United States with the most challenging contemporary thought of the day. Now, to mark the program’s 40th anniversary, executive producer Bernie Lucht has selected the most striking interviews and lectures for Ideas: Brilliant Thinker Speak Their Minds. Featuring some the best thinkers from North America and around the world that have appeared on the program since its beginnings in 1965, Ideas: Bri...

Embark on a literary expedition through the annals of American history with 'History of the United States: A 30-Volume Anthology'. This expansive collection brings together a veritable tapestry of narratives, each contributing to the intricate mosaic of the nation's past. From evocative personal diaries and pioneering historical accounts to groundbreaking essays and fiery political debates, the anthology spans a broad spectrum of literary styles. Noteworthy entries include thoroughly resea...