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"Presents the Declaration of Independence in both its original version and in a translated version using everyday language. Describes the events that led to the creation of the document and its significance through history"--Provided by publisher.
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"American society is more polarized than ever before. We are strategically being pushed apart by disinformation--the deliberate spreading of lies disguised as truth--and it comes at us from all sides: opportunists on the far right, Russian misinformed social media influencers, among others. It's endangering our democracy and causing havoc in our electoral system, schools, hospitals, workplaces, and in our Capitol. Advances in technology including...
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Unveil the intricate playbook behind the enigmatic political movement with our compelling book, "The Art of Trumpism: Strategies and Tactics." Crafted with meticulous research and keen insight, this book offers a captivating exploration into the strategies, tactics, and captivating nuances that defined the era of Trumpism.From the electrifying rallies that ignited a movement to the relentless social media presence that reshaped political communication,...
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O'Farrell takes dead aim in Global Village Idiot at cell phones, awards ceremonies, genetic sheep splicers, America's right wing cabal of dunces, dunderheads, dimwits, and the Big D' himself. Just when we thought the lawlessness in Iraq was over, O'Farrell observes, even more blatant incidents of looting have begun. With handkerchiefs masking their faces, two rioters roughly the height of George Bush and Donald Rumsfeld kicked in the gates of the...
6) Donald Trump Makes Words: Illustrated guide to 101 dumb and awful statements by the 45th President
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Many words have been used to describe Donald Trump: infantile, fascist, narcissist, buffoon (to name but a very few).
All are accurate, as far as they go. Yet, in isolation, they describe only a very small part of the whole. To understand the man in his entirety, a more comprehensive study is warranted.
Syd Boyle has taken on this enormous task by presenting quotes from the former president covering a wide range of topics, each accompanied by...
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In "Cuban Economic Misery: Debunking the Blockage Myth," the author presents a rigorous examination of Cuba's economic woes, challenging the oft-cited narrative that the U.S. embargo is solely responsible for the island nation's hardships. Drawing upon exhaustive research, firsthand accounts, and an incisive understanding of regional geopolitics, the author reveals a multifaceted story of economic mismanagement, structural deficiencies, and ideological...
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Amidst the centuries-old debate between capitalism and socialism, "The Failures of Socialism in Economic Development" takes a critical examination of the socio-economic models underpinned by socialist ideologies and their real-world implications. Drawing from extensive historical data, economic analysis, and case studies, the book delves into why and how socialism, as an economic model, has faced challenges in fostering rapid economic growth and prosperity...
9) Rich
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Siblings, Kate, and Jack Hill, lose everything when the family Wall Street business collapses in corruption and their father's suicide seals their fate. Starting anew without the accustomed wealth, Jack finds a new life in a small midwestern town and rescues the business that supports the township of Shadow Leaf. He uncovers his real father and unknowingly falls in love with his half-brother as a new verdant world unfurls.
Kate, a budding clairvoyant...
10) Tu voto, tu voz
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Learn about elections and why voting is important with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a related fiction story, project, glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book examines a variety of voting issues and how the election process works. It also covers important topics like democracy and civic duty, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect...
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Learn how the power of a petition can give Americans the ability to create real change! This Spanish nonfiction book includes a related short fiction piece, glossary, an exciting bonus activity, and other useful tools. The fun images and meaningful text will teach students how to be responsible citizens who can improve their communities by writing petitions. This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be...
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Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This Spanish nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension...
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Learn how streets are fixed, sidewalks get added, and new schools are built with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a glossary, an additional project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the many ways individuals can make changes in their communities. It also covers essential civics topics such as leadership and voting,...
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Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This Spanish nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns. This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes...
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Lithuanian-born artist Ben Shahn learned fresco painting as an assistant to Diego Rivera in the 1930s and created his own visually powerful, technically sophisticated, and stylistically innovative artworks as part of the New Deal Arts Project's national mural program. In Ben Shahn's New Deal Murals: Jewish Identity in the American Scene author Diana L. Linden demonstrates that Shahn mined his Jewish heritage and left-leaning politics for his style...
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2020 has been a crazy year. Race riots, a pandemic, presidential election, police brutality, and chaos from coast to coast. How should Christians respond to the social changes going around us? Should we join in? Should we choose sides? Is God on our side or on their side? How do we know?In this short booklet, a super-quick read, Allen Taylor addresses this question head on, with wit and deep insight. It's not a political tract, nor is it a come-to-Jesus...
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What would you do to change the course of a nation when you observed that nation heading down a very dangerous path? Plea for a Nation is just that. It's a call to action for anyone who is willing to listen and aid in a much needed course correction.
Our beloved nation stands at a crossroads. Bitter partisanship has left many disillusioned, while the powerful wield self-interest against the common good. Yet I still believe in the spirit of America...
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In The Synodal Pope: The True Story of the Theology and Politics of Pope Francis, Jean-Pierre Moreau traces the history and theological development of Pope Francis from his upbringing in Argentina and formation by the liberationist Jesuits. Moreau, a keen observer of liberation theology, many of whose leading figures he personally met when he was a special correspondent for the Figaro-Magazine in the 1980s, has made a close study of the personal and...
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As Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn said, "Within the philosophical system of Marx and Lenin, and at the heart of their psychology, hatred of God is the principal driving force, more fundamental than all their political and economic pretensions." This is certainly true of the leaders of the Communist "dynasty" that currently rules China. Chairman Mao, the founder of the Red Dynasty, proudly referred to himself as wu fa wu tian-a Chinese phrase meaning that...
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A historian's discerning, critical take on current American politics
"Believe me" may be the most commonly used phrase in Donald Trump's lexicon. Whether about building a wall or protecting a Christian heritage, the refrain has been constant. And to the surprise of many, a good 80 percent of white evangelicals have believed Trump-at least enough to help propel him into the White House.
Historian John Fea is not surprised, however-and in these pages...
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