A unique addition to the literature of ethical action during the Holocaust. . . . Trocmé’s story, available in English here for the first time, teaches us how to act when we are sure of nothing. —Kirkus ReviewsAndré Trocmé is famous for his role in saving thousands of Jews from the Nazis as pastor of the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France, a story celebrated in literature and film. But who was the man behind the legend, and the how did he bec...

You want insights for living? Look to people whose understandings have been practiced for fifteen hundred years. Saint Benedict and Saint Scholastica, his twin sister, established a flexible pattern that has adopted, adapted, challenged—and outlived—myriad cultures. Their sons and daughters today, who devote their time and talents to the “school for the Lord’s service” launched by the Rule of Benedict, demonstrate a whole range of options that are accessible to anyone. It is a mistake to t...

Buckle up for a no-holds-barred, satirical retelling of American history through the red-tinted lenses of a proud MAGA believer. A MAGA Manifesto is not your typical textbook-it's a brash, unfiltered, and often hilarious parody that questions the "liberal lies" and reclaims the narrative for the red-blooded patriots of the land.From the Founding Fathers to the Twitter battles of modern times, this book boldly rewrites the past with unapologetic flair. Whether you're a die-...

Between the first proposals of a federal Constitution in 1787 and the document’s 1789 ratification, an intense debate raged among the nation's founding fathers. The Federalist Papers — authored by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay — favored the adoption of the Constitution, but other early statesmen opposed its ratification. The latter group, writing under pseudonyms, amassed a substantial number of influential essays, speeches, and letters that warned of the dangers...

"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" is one of the most electrifying calls to courage ever delivered in American history. In this unforgettable speech, Patrick Henry confronts a nation on the brink, challenging hesitation, fear, and false hopes with language that still crackles with urgency centuries later. With fierce conviction and elegant force, Henry argues that freedom cannot be preserved by caution alone. He warns against the seduction of empty promises, exposes the danger of submissio...

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death was written by Patrick Henry and first published in 1775. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. For many, Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death is required reading for various courses and curriculums and for others, who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature.

One murder, four guilty convictions, and a community determined to find justice.October, 1997. Late one night in Fairbanks, Alaska, a passerby finds a teenager unconscious, collapsed on the edge of the road, beaten nearly beyond recognition. Two days later, he dies in the hospital. His name is John Gilbert Hartman and he's just turned 15 years old. The police quickly arrest four suspects, all under the age of 21 and of Alaska Native and American In...

"'Give me Liberty, or give me Death'!" is a famous quotation attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Virginia Convention. It was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having swung the balance in convincing the Virginia House of Burgesses to pass a resolution delivering the Virginia troops to the Revolutionary War. Among the delegates to the convention were future US Presidents Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. Reported...

"I don't know how to say what the grace of God is. What I can say is what it's like for me."We all know about grace being amazing—after all, there's a whole song about it—but Patrick Henry reminds us that that's not all it is. It's also intimidating, disorienting, demanding, reassuring, and sometimes even just downright mind-boggling. Describing thirty-three different aspects of grace based on his everyday experiences, Henry tells the story of a grace that is wide-ranging ...

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION 101: An MIT professor with 40 years of teaching experience explains how to speak and write to get your ideas across.Starting with the basics—finding your voice, organizing your ideas, making sure what you say is remembered, and receiving critiques (“do not ask for brutal honesty”)—this essential resource is packed with advice on how to write to be understood, how to inspire, how to defeat writer’s block, and much more. You’ll also learn abou...

The dissenting opinions of Patrick Henry and others who saw the Constitution as a threat to our hard-won rights and liberties.

The dissenting opinions of Patrick Henry and others who saw the Constitution as a threat to our hard-won rights and liberties.