This book addresses the challenge of education for citizenship at a specific, concrete level. It offers examples of efforts to create among our students a new set of what Tocqueville called mores or culturally defining 'habits of the heart' which will enhance citizenship, foster a sense of connectedness to a community stretching beyond the university, and ultimately, support the practices, basic values, and institutions necessary for the democratic process.

My warmest thanks are due to Mr. Francis Darwin, to Mr. E. B. Poulton (whose interest in The subject here discussed is shown by his share in The translation of Weismann’s Essays on Heredity), and to Professor Romanes, for The help afforded by Their kindly suggestions and criticisms, and for The advice and recommendation under which this essay is now published. Encouragement from Mr. Francis Darwin is to me The more precious, and The more worthy of grateful recognition, from The fact that m...

Teen detective Goldie Vance is back on the case in this thrilling three-for-one whodunnit adventure for upper–middle grade readers!Where sixteen-year-old Goldie goes, mystery follows.Marigold “Goldie” Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad and dreams of one day becoming the hotel’s in-house detective. Armed with endless curiosity and unstoppable determination, she’s ready to prove she has what it takes to solve any mystery, big or small.In her...

Being in-love can be complicated. Add in sordid pasts and you make it even more so. But it's that turmoil – that uncertainty – that also makes love exciting. What is true in life is the same in fiction. Lydia, a single mom to a young boy, finds the love of her life in Jerome, a recovering addict with a heart of gold. She falls head over heels for him – so much so that she becomes possessive. She starts to worry about what he is doing when he isn't with her. This causes her to make bad deci...

God does not punish or reward. He (or she or it) teaches love and its characteristics as a guide to heaven, a state, not a place. There is no reason to fear God, since love and fear are opposites and cannot exist simultaneously. It is up to us to create the age of divinity, this ouring all human conflicts.

In "The Underground Railroad (With Illustrations)," William Still masterfully chronicles the harrowing journeys of enslaved individuals seeking freedom via the clandestine network known as the Underground Railroad. His narrative blends firsthand accounts with evocative illustrations, creating a poignant tapestry of hope, resilience, and the struggle against oppression. Still's literary style is both empathetic and compelling, engaging readers through rich descriptions and emotive storytell...

Many contemporary surveillance practices take place in information infrastructures which are from the public domain. Although they have far reaching consequences for both citizens and their rights, they are not always subject to regulatory demands and oversight. This being said, democratic fora where citizens and institutions may question such practices cannot be mobilised without widespread awareness of the dangers and consequences of surveillance practices and who is responsible for them...

In narrating these few episodes in the undulatory, not to say switchback, career of my friend Aristide Pujol, I can pretend to no chronological sequence. Some occurred before he (almost literally) crossed my path for the first time, some afterwards. They have been related to me haphazard at odd times, together with a hundred other incidents, just as a chance tag of association recalled them to his swift and picturesque memory. He would, indeed, make a show of fixing dates by reference to his ...

In "The Underground Railroad (Complete Collection)," William Still provides a comprehensive and poignant compilation of narratives that illuminate the harrowing yet courageous journeys of enslaved individuals seeking freedom. Employing a meticulous blend of firsthand accounts, Still's literary style weaves together profound emotional depth and vivid imagery, making visible the anguished realities and indomitable spirits of those involved in the Underground Railroad. The work is situated wi...

In "A Discourse on the Life, Character and Writings of Gulian Crommelin Verplanck," William Cullen Bryant presents a profound exploration of Verplanck's contributions to American literature and culture. Written in a reflective and eloquent style characteristic of Bryant's Romantic sensibilities, this discourse delves into the intricacies of Verplanck's literary achievements, his role as a critic, and his commitment to civic duty. Contextually situated within the early 19th-century intellec...

In 'The Little People of the Snow', William Cullen Bryant weaves a captivating narrative that immerses readers in the enchanting world of folklore and nature. Written in a lyrical style characteristic of Bryant's poetry, this work draws upon the Romantic ideals of the 19th century, intertwining the beauty of the natural landscape with elements of myth and imagination. Through vivid imagery and a seamless blend of storytelling and verse, Bryant invites readers to explore themes of innocence...

In "Letters of a Traveller; Or, Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America," William Cullen Bryant combines his keen observation with a poetic sensibility, offering readers an intimate glimpse into the landscapes, cultures, and institutions of 19th-century Europe and America. The book showcases Bryant's lyrical prose, effectively transporting readers to diverse locales'—from the majestic Alps to the serene Hudson River. His reflections meditate on the sublime beauty of nature and the compl...