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...

The purpose of this volume is to discuss the concept of citizenship—in terms of its origins, its meanings, and its contemporary place and relevance in American democracy, and within a global context. The authors in this collection wrestle with the connection of citizenship to major tensions between liberty and equality, dynamism and stability, and civic disagreement and social cohesion. The essays also raise fundamental questions about the relationship between citizenship and leadership, a...

Peter's contacts and conversations with the Lord, and his conduct before and after Pentecost, are discerningly studied in this biography. There is information at every point; refreshing and rewarding reading.

Kinder in Bewegung! gibt Eltern praktische Lösungsvorschläge, wie Sie als Vorbilder den Lebensweg Ihrer Kinder positiv beeinflussen können. Damit Ihre Kinder wieder Freude am Spielen und Toben finden sowie ein gesundes und genussvolles Essen schätzen lernen.

Extreme Adventures is a rocket-fueled, heartwarming journey through curiosity, self-doubt, reinvention, and improbable triumph, where every finish line is the next starting point. Emerging from a childhood where she skipped gym class and was mystified by mathematics to a high-flying career in finance, on the outside, Beatrice Lessi seemed to be conquering the world. But inside, she was battling eating disorders and struggling to find meaning in her life. Fast forward to her forties when on...

Nach diesem Buch sehen Sie die Welt mit etwas anderen Augen. Sehen ist gar nicht mal so normal, wie wir denken. Genau betrachtet ist es ein kleines Wunder- und damit eine Entdeckungsreise durch Geschichte, Kunst, Kultur, Mode, Wissenschaft und Alltagswelt wert: Was mögen unsere Augen am liebsten- und was gar nicht? Warum malte Monet plötzlich Bilder, die nicht mehr nach Monet aussahen? Wie schmeckt Wein, den man nicht sehen kann? Welche Gedanken gehen einer Brille durch den Kopf? Was bring...

After a substantial author’s preface recounting the author’s life-journey with the question of science and design in nature, An Informed Cosmos pulls together essays that jointly cover the core arguments for a scientific theory of intelligent design. Along with a foreword by philosopher of science and leading design theorist Stephen C. Meyer, and a wide range of recommended resources, An Informed Cosmos offers an informed overview of the contemporary case for intelligent ...

A practical and empowering guide to public speaking and becoming a more effective, persuasive communicator in all areas of life.The world is full of brilliant people whose ideas are never heard. This book is designed to make sure that you’re not one of them.Even for the most self-confident among us, public speaking can be a nerve-racking ordeal. Whether you are speaking to a large audience, within a group, or in a oneon- one conversation, t...

Peter comes nearer to us than any of his brother Apostles. We revere James, the brother of our Lord, for his austere saintliness. We strain our eyes in the effort to follow John to the serene heights, whither his eagle-wing bore him. But Peter is so human, so like ourselves in his downsittings and uprisings, so compassed with infirmity, that we are encouraged to hope that perhaps the Great Potter may be able to make something even of our common clay.When walking over his farmstead with a f...

Train like the World Champions! Over the past few years, a new trend has become ever more prominent in the soccer world: passing often and fast, and including all players in the game. Combining this with their own personal style, we have seen teams reach new heights of success from FC Barcelona to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and, most recently, the German National Team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. But what does it take to learn this 'art' of passing? What are the methodological...

Want to learn to dribble and feint like Maradona or Ronaldinho, and to juggle the ball like Jay-Jay Okocha or Edgar Davids? In his book, Peter Schreiner clearly and simply shows players and coaches alike how to teach and learn techniques that are required for attractive, offensive soccer. Players become good ball handlers and master tricks that enable them to beat other players and score more goals. Coaches learn how to organize effective and learning-intensive team and individual training...

Liselotte Meyer-Fröhlich (1923–2014) war eine markante bürgerliche Frauenrechtlerin Zürichs, deren unerschrockene Art weit über die Kantonsgrenze hinaus wirkte. Die Juristin übernahm in den 1960er-bis 1980er-Jahren wichtige gesellschaftliche Funktionen und politische Ämter, insbesondere als Präsidentin der Zürcher Frauenzentrale und der Maternité Inselhof Triemli, als Gemeinde-und Kantonsrätin und als Stiftungsrätin des Frauenhauses Zürich. Ihr bewegtes Leben erscheint nun in einem Buch, v...