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![]() ![]() In the span of a few years, the administration either introduced or supported a National Day of Prayer a National Prayer Breakfast an explicit reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and the replacement of “E Pluribus Unum” with “In God We Trust” as the nation’s official motto and its inclusion on stamps, coins, and paper currency. ![]() ![]() Kruse offers an important new reading of President Eisenhower that shows how religion was central both to him and to the goals and agenda of his administration, especially the effort to promote national unity. This campaign created the foundation for the flourishing of religious nationalism or what legal scholar Eugene Rostow dubbed “ceremonial deism” following World War II (p. In Kruse’s telling, during the 1930s a group of corporate leaders joined with conservative clergymen to use religious principles to discredit the New Deal and promote the more narrow cause of “Christian libertarianism” (p. Through a carefully researched and engaging account, Kevin Kruse shows that the notion of “Christian America” was very much a modern construction and the product of midcentury politics. Asking “why so many contemporary Americans came to believe that this country has been and always should be a Christian nation,” One Nation Under God, reperiodizes and refocuses one of the most vexing debates in and about American history (p. ![]() ![]() ![]() With evil members of the emperor’s family, a secret supply of Diabolics, and the lure of the emperor’s nephew, Tyrus, Nemesis is cast into a world of brutality, royalty, and lies. As Nemesis soon learns, their life swap is anything but simple. But when Sidonia is called to live with the emperor due to her father’s defiance, Nemesis is sent in her place, disguised to trick the emperor and the rest of the world. From this point on, Nemesis is willing to do anything to protect the life of Sidonia, the girl who saved her life. Then the Diabolics are banned Sidonia and her family keep Nemesis a secret and cover up her death. Nemesis, a Diabolic, is called upon to protect the senator’s daughter, Sidonia, so Nemesis is responsible for caring for her and defending her for the rest of Sidonia’s life. ![]() They are not humans, and they cannot feel love, except for their masters, of course. The Diabolics were created to protect the rich. ![]() Kincaid’s latest will grip the hearts of readers. With an evil emperor, a world with knowledge, and a girl set on getting revenge, S.J. Vanity, violence, and revenge are all highlighted in this fast-paced, sci-fi thriller. Kincaid’s newest novel, The Diabolic, is sure to please anyone who enjoys complex YA novels and characters that are impossible to forget. ![]() Nemesis was made for two things: to protect her master and to kill her foes. ![]() ![]() ![]() He’s written books on law, rhetoric, and chess, as well as scholarly articles on the economic analysis of law, constitutional law, statutory interpretation, jurisprudence, and cognitive psychology. Kennedy of the United States Supreme Court. Well, they’re not written like most books because they weren’t written to be books! Ward Farnsworth is the Dean and Research Chair of The University of Texas School of Law. If you wanted to find criticism for these works, you might say the thoughts are scattered, the themes disorganized, or the “chapters” not arranged like most books. These works are not just timeless, they’re unlike any other work you’ll find on the shelves of bookstores. And Letters from a Stoic is the responses of a man to a friend in need of advice. ![]() Discourses is the product of the copious note-taking of a student aware that his teacher’s words might be useful to those who could not attend lectures. Meditations is the private thoughts of a man trying to navigate ruling the Roman Empire. But because the Author’s had no intention of publishing a book. And not because these works stand the test of some two millennia. ![]() That you can walk into a Barnes & Noble today, wander to the philosophy section, and grab a copy of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Discourses by Epictetus, or Letters from a Stoic by Seneca, and that hundreds and thousands of people have and still do, is a fact worthy of considerable bewilderment. That the works of the original Stoics survive still today is truly remarkable. ![]() ![]() Thanks for taking the time to reading it! You guys have a good one. ![]() It's already up, so if your interested put it to your reading list so you can get the updates. I have finals, so I'm reaching, but hopefully I can stay true to my word. Will they fight till the end for their countries? Or will an unspoken attraction occur disrupting empires?Ī/N: Update of Vengeance will be done this week. Let's see if they still feel hostile towards another if they met in person. He was going to take eliminate this threat. But something or someone was interfering in his purpose. ![]() More so hungry of being loved and cherished in the world long enough for all cites to under one rule. He was hungry for pursuing Macedonia's world domination. Spreading education, freeing slaves and becoming the King of Kings. He conquered many cites in Eurasia, claiming the thrones as his own. Until she received word of her brother's plans and most importantly, the Great Alexander.Īlexander the Great of Macedonia wanted to conquer the world to make his mark in history. It was necessary to reform society and government to reflect. ![]() She lived in serenity as her civilization risen to its golden stage. In addition to this, the Emancipation of the Serfs was a great change for Russian society. Now at 25 years old, she is a successful Queen. ![]() Queen of Euritic was 15 years old when she became a ruler after a terrible incident occurred with her father, King Kirk and her mother, Queen Roe that lead to her brother declaring war on her country. This is another historical fiction work I'm excited about: ![]() ![]() ![]() The additional story at the end provided him with even more of an urge to write a followup, and after writing that, he states, "But soon it will be time to go back for a much longer journey." It remains to be seen if we will get to travel back to London Below again despite these declarations, but in the meantime, American readers can experience this spellbinding, magical world the way that Neil Gaiman wanted us to all along. He is an author who states that he does not write sequels, but numerous hints have been dropped in the years since its original release that he wants to return to London Below again. For those who have not read Neverwhere, the new edition is the one to read, and is a fitting introduction to Gaiman's adult fiction for readers who grew up with The Graveyard Book before traversing into his greatest novel, American Gods. It was recently broadcast to critical acclaim as a radio play. ![]() The definitive edition of Neverwhere includes an additional prologue at the end of the text and a short story that was published last year about one of the novel's main characters. Neverwhere began life as a BBC TV series written by Gaiman, which aired in 1996, and was later adapted by the author into a novel. ![]() ![]() Horror Award Nominees & Winners, 1975-2013 R/horrorlit's TOP 10 GREATEST NON-SUPERNATURAL HORROR NOVELS OF ALL TIME!!! R/horrorlit's TOP 10 GREATEST HORROR SHORT STORIES OF ALL TIME!!! R/horrorlit's TOP 10 GREATEST HORROR NOVELS OF ALL TIME!!!! If you would like to mask a potential spoiler, use the following format: (/spoiler)Īll times in ET (EST/EDT) unless otherwise noted. Spoiler tags are left to user discretion. Some rule violations may result in a temporary or permanent ban on the first strike. We do ask that you help us keep a high level of discourse by avoiding image-only posts, blog spam, surveys, plugging your own unpublished or self-published fiction, and linking to fundraisers or items for sale. ![]() No book is off-limits since horror is subjective. Here is your place to share your love or loathing for horror lit, but remember to be respectful.Ībusive comments and posts will get you banned but having a dissenting opinion is acceptable. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Golio crafts an honest biography of African-American jazz singer Billie Holiday, whose light skin, penchant for improvisation, and commitment to social justice often made her the center of heated controversy. It's a potent reminder of the power of art to combat intolerance and hate."-starred, Publishers Weekly, "Lynching: a strange and difficult but important topic for a songand for this picture book. Riley-Webb (Seed Magic) uses sweeping, flame-like brushes of color to heighten the story's emotional intensity the lyrics of the song appear in the closing pages, along with in-depth details about Holiday's career and the cultural context of 'Strange Fruit,' including the history of lynching in the United States. The second key moment is Holiday's first performance of 'Strange Fruit,' which initially elicits discomfort from the audience ('A few people nearly got up from their seats and left'), followed by thunderous applause. The first: quitting Artie Shaw's band after enduring the latest in a long line of discriminatory incidents. "Golio's powerful narrative turns on two moments plucked from Billie Holiday's career. ![]() ![]() I don’t know if I can answer that without giving too much away! My hope is that readers are trying to answer this question for themselves as they read. So we put our questions to Audrain herself: here is what she had to say. Judging by how The Push has ignited message boards of readers online and, we’ve no doubt, got people chatting in their book groups, we’re not alone in having a desperate need to chat about the book we so feverishly engulfed. ![]() If you’ve not, you may want to: there are spoilers ahead.Īudrain’s concept is simple, but nevertheless daring in how far it pushes some of our deepest fears: what if our children don’t love us back, what if we’re creating monsters, what happens when our dearly held versions of the truth are questioned? If you’re here, chances are you’ve read The Push, the incendiary debut novel from Ashley Audrain. ![]() ![]() What did you make of it? The Push by Ashley Audrain. ![]() ![]() The battles are just beginning in the sumptuous sequel to Melissa de la Cruz's New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love Story. Torn apart by new trials and temptations, can Alex and Eliza's epic love survive life in the big city? ![]() And with Alex's star on the rise, Eliza can't help but feel neglected by a husband who seems to have time for everyone but her. Eliza struggles to build a home in the hustle and bustle of New York City just as Alex's burgeoning law practice brings him up against his greatest rival-the ambitious young lawyer Aaron Burr. Yet even after the Revolution comes to its historic close, Alex and Eliza's happily-ever-after is threatened. But when the war unexpectedly arrives on Eliza's doorstep, she must fight for a better future-for their fledgling country and for her marriage. even if that means leaving his beloved Eliza behind to join the front lines at the Battle of Yorktown. FREE delivery Tuesday, December 20 if you spend 25 on items shipped by Amazon. ![]() But the honeymoon's over, and Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler are learning firsthand just how tricky wedded life can be. As the war for American Independence carries on, two newlyweds are settling into their new adventure: marriage. Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns. Love & War Melissa de la Cruz 3.63 4,391 ratings506 reviews 1780. Still, Alex is as determined as ever to prove his mettle and secure his legacy. : Love & War (The Alex & Eliza Trilogy): 9781524739652: de la Cruz, Melissa: Books. The thrilling romance of young Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler continues in the sizzling sequel to the New York Times bestselling Alex & Eliza: A Love StoryĪs the war for American independence rages on, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler begin their new life as a married couple. ![]() |