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The History of the Bible takes readers on a fascinating journey through how one of the most influential books in history came to be. This book explains where the Bible started, how it evolved over time, and why it’s so important to people and cultures all around the world. We start with the ancient traditions that helped form the Bible, exploring how early oral stories, religious texts, and historical events like the Babylonian captivity influenced its creation. The book also covers the Torah (the first five books of the Bible), including familiar stories from Genesis and the laws given to Moses. As the Bible grew, we also learn about the role of prophets, like Isaiah and Jeremiah, who sha...
Discover the history of the United States with this easy-to-read book, perfect for history lovers, students, and anyone curious about America's past. Start with Pre-Colonial and Colonial America, learning about Native Americans and the first settlers. Follow the European Exploration that led to early colonies. Understand Colonial Life and Society, including work and relationships with Native Americans. Explore The Road to Independence as tensions with Britain rise, leading to the Revolutionary War and the birth of a nation. Learn about the challenges of Founding the New Nation, including writing the Constitution and Bill of Rights. See the nation's Expansion and Conflict, including westward ...
Discover the amazing journey of NASA, the group that turned people's dreams of space exploration into reality. From its start in 1958 with the National Aeronautics and Space Act, NASA has led many scientific and technological advancements. This book looks at the key moments that have shaped NASA's history, from the early rocket experiments influenced by World War II technology to the incredible achievements of the Apollo moon landings. Learn about the intense competition of the Space Race, where NASA responded to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik with its own ambitious missions. Understand the important milestones of Project Mercury and Project Gemini, which set the stage for the historic...
"The History of Japan" offers a detailed look at Japan's remarkable journey through time. This book explores Japan's important role in world history, from its ancient beginnings to its modern-day influence. Through detailed chapters, readers will learn about the key events, people, and developments that have shaped Japan's unique culture and global impact. The book starts by looking at prehistoric Japan, tracing early human settlements, the development of pottery, and the introduction of rice farming. It then moves through the Kofun Period, highlighting the rise of powerful clans and the influences of Korea and China. The Asuka and Nara periods are next, focusing on the spread of Buddhism an...
"The History of Science" takes you through the key role science has played in helping us understand the world, improving our lives, and driving progress. From early observations in prehistoric times to modern advancements in physics, genetics, and artificial intelligence, this book tells the story of how scientific knowledge has grown over time. Readers will learn about the achievements of ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China, as well as the early Greek contributions of Thales, Pythagoras, and Aristotle. The book covers advancements during the Hellenistic period by Euclid and Archimedes, Roman contributions to building and medicine, and how classical kno...
“A fascinating ground level account of the effect of absurd and inappropriate Washington strategies on Afghans and on American soldiers.”—Abdulkader Sinno, author of Organizations at War in Afghanistan & Beyond Award-winning journalist Douglas A. Wissing’s poignant and eye-opening journey across insurgency-wracked Afghanistan casts an unyielding spotlight on greed, dysfunction, and predictable disaster while celebrating the everyday courage and wisdom of frontline soldiers, idealistic humanitarians, and resilient Afghans. As Wissing hauls a hundred pounds of body armor and pack across the Afghan warzone in search of the ground truth, US officials frantically spin a spurious victory n...
This compelling book explores how Egyptian bloggers used citizen journalism and cyberactivism to chip away at the state’s monopoly on information and recalibrate the power dynamics between an authoritarian regime and its citizens. When the Arab uprisings broke out in early 2011 and ousted entrenched leaders across the region, social media and the Internet were widely credited with playing a role, particularly when the Egyptian government shut down the Internet and mobile phone networks in an attempt to stave off the unrest there. But what these reports missed were the years of grassroots organizing, digital activism, and political awareness-raising that laid the groundwork for this revolutionary change. Radsch argues that Egyptian bloggers created new social movements using blogging and social media, often at significant personal risk, so that less than a decade after the information revolution came to Egypt they successfully mobilized the overthrow of the state and its president.
“Christopher Hobbs and Elson Haas...take a complicated field and...make sense of it.” —Ron Lawrence, MD, PhD, Director, Council on Natural Nutrition Don’t forget to take your vitamins! It’s good advice. But everybody’s needs are different. Age, lifestyle, gender, ethnicity, diet, and habits all play a role in determining which vitamins and minerals you need more or less of in your diet. Like traffic lights, vitamins help regulate your body’ most basic functions at the cellular level. And just like those red, green and amber beacons, they must be synchronized—not too many or too few—to get you through your life’s journey in good shape. Now Vitamins For Dummies shows you ho...
Immerse yourself in a world of enchanting stories with "A Collection of Tales: English and French Short Stories Combined." This captivating book features 75 magical short stories, rich with deeper meanings, masterfully presented in both English and French. It celebrates the timeless power of storytelling and the beauty of human experiences across cultures. Each story can be found side by side, with the English version on the left pages and the French translation on the right, allowing readers to delve into the tales while also uncovering the charm of the French language. Most of the stories in this collection are fairy tales filled with hidden wisdom, alongside a variety of touching dramas, thrilling mysteries, and playful narratives to satisfy every reader's taste. Embark on a journey through the magic of storytelling in this unique bilingual book. Whether you're a fan of fairy tales, a curious reader looking to explore new languages, or a French learner aiming to enhance your skills, "A Collection of Tales" is sure to entertain, inspire, and ignite your imagination.
Preserving food is hot! The local food movement gains even more popularity as consumers return to vegetable gardening to grow their own food. They increasingly have become interested in the techniques for “putting up” their bounty. Driven by the recession; the need for healthier, chemical-free food,and taste, people everywhere are preserving the abundance of fruits, vegetables, and herbs harvested from their garden (or someone else’s). You don’t even have to grow your own to preserve freshness; non-gardeners too are learning to preserve with locally grown produce bought from local markets. Targeted at anyone who wants to capture the flavor of freshness, whether it’s from making tomato sauce, drying herbs, or preserving jams and jellies.