Author: John Albert Macy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
The Spirit of American Literature
Author: John Albert Macy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
The American Spirit in Literature: A Chronicle of Great Interpreters
Author: Bliss Perry
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465537910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
ISBN: 1465537910
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Spirit of Place
Author: Frederick Turner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Award-winning author Frederick Turner examines the lives and careers of nine American authors, the locales they made famous, and the ways in which landscape played a role in the creation of their finest works. Spirit of Place is both a testament to the creative genius of nine of America's most important writers and an insightful investigation of the vital role of the physical landscape in the cultural development of the United States.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Award-winning author Frederick Turner examines the lives and careers of nine American authors, the locales they made famous, and the ways in which landscape played a role in the creation of their finest works. Spirit of Place is both a testament to the creative genius of nine of America's most important writers and an insightful investigation of the vital role of the physical landscape in the cultural development of the United States.
The American Spirit
Author: David McCullough
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501174215
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"This timely collection of speeches by David McCullough, the most honored historian in the United States--winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among many other honors--reminds us of fundamental American principles. Over the course of his distinguished career, David McCullough has spoken before Congress, the White House, colleges and universities, historical societies, and other esteemed institutions. Now, as many Americans engage in self-reflection following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided, McCullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume that articulates important principles and characteristics that are particularly American..."--Jacket.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501174215
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
"This timely collection of speeches by David McCullough, the most honored historian in the United States--winner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among many other honors--reminds us of fundamental American principles. Over the course of his distinguished career, David McCullough has spoken before Congress, the White House, colleges and universities, historical societies, and other esteemed institutions. Now, as many Americans engage in self-reflection following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided, McCullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume that articulates important principles and characteristics that are particularly American..."--Jacket.
The Spirit of American Government
Author: James Allen Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Democracy
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Democracy
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Your Vote Counts!
Author: MaryTherese Grabowski
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781682898598
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
When you are a kid, voting for macaroni and cheese for dinner is just as big a deal as an adult voting for President of The United States! In both cases you want your voice to be heard. Why is it important to vote? In Your Vote Counts America, Johnson learns the hard way that some kids don't understand why they should speak up. Her dream of running for student council at school turns into an explanation to students about using their voice, making a choice and voting. Believe it or not, sometimes adults don't understand it either. Ironically, there is a presidential election at the same time as America's school elections. This helps her Dad explain the similarities in voting and responsibilities. This patriotic adventure will take you through the importance of voting. Even as a kid you get to make decisions. As adults you will be making hundreds of decisions big and small every day. It's never too early to learn about the importance of voting...otherwise you might get something besides macaroni and cheese!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781682898598
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
When you are a kid, voting for macaroni and cheese for dinner is just as big a deal as an adult voting for President of The United States! In both cases you want your voice to be heard. Why is it important to vote? In Your Vote Counts America, Johnson learns the hard way that some kids don't understand why they should speak up. Her dream of running for student council at school turns into an explanation to students about using their voice, making a choice and voting. Believe it or not, sometimes adults don't understand it either. Ironically, there is a presidential election at the same time as America's school elections. This helps her Dad explain the similarities in voting and responsibilities. This patriotic adventure will take you through the importance of voting. Even as a kid you get to make decisions. As adults you will be making hundreds of decisions big and small every day. It's never too early to learn about the importance of voting...otherwise you might get something besides macaroni and cheese!
The Spirit of America
Author: Thomas Kinkade
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9780785270195
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A collection of fictional stories tracing the experiences of a newly arrived Belgian immigrant, illustrated by the art of American painter, Thomas Kinkade.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 9780785270195
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A collection of fictional stories tracing the experiences of a newly arrived Belgian immigrant, illustrated by the art of American painter, Thomas Kinkade.
Spirit of America
Author: Peter Lik
Publisher: Peter Lik's Wilderness Press Pty
ISBN: 9781876585150
Category : Landscape photography
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
The product of an epic road trip to every state in the country, Peter Lik's is a testament to the power and beauty of nature that we sometimes miss in our own backyard. After five years of painstakingly seeking out the perfect shot in each region using his trademark colour-drenched panoramic technique, Lik produced a book of landscape photography packed with stunning, elemental scenes.
Publisher: Peter Lik's Wilderness Press Pty
ISBN: 9781876585150
Category : Landscape photography
Languages : en
Pages : 191
Book Description
The product of an epic road trip to every state in the country, Peter Lik's is a testament to the power and beauty of nature that we sometimes miss in our own backyard. After five years of painstakingly seeking out the perfect shot in each region using his trademark colour-drenched panoramic technique, Lik produced a book of landscape photography packed with stunning, elemental scenes.
Mediums, and Spirit-rappers, and Roaring Radicals
Author: Howard Kerr
Publisher: Urbana : University of Illinois Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Publisher: Urbana : University of Illinois Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
American Spirit
Author: Lawrence M. Miller
Publisher: New York : W. Morrow
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This book examines the new values, visions, and spirit that are arising in the American corporation. It is not concerned merely with the techniques of the new management, it is concerned with its soul. Eight primary values are identified with this new management in part one. Part two presents a model for creating strategic and tactical changes to build the new corporate culture.
Publisher: New York : W. Morrow
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
This book examines the new values, visions, and spirit that are arising in the American corporation. It is not concerned merely with the techniques of the new management, it is concerned with its soul. Eight primary values are identified with this new management in part one. Part two presents a model for creating strategic and tactical changes to build the new corporate culture.