Author: Christy and Shannon Howell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304293408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
DNA. Free will. Secret government projects. That was just the beginning. For centuries mankind has been living under the assumption they're free. It's time they knew the truth. Rayce Schifren always wanted to make a difference in the world. So when the FBI allowed him to join their ranks, he didn't hesitate. But when events begin to occur that challenge his view of the world, he will be forced to consider where his loyalties lie. In a virtually disease-free world, Laura Mylan is a medical mystery. No one has been able to identify her disorder, much less find a cure for it. But the truth behind her illness lies much deeper than she could have imagined. Max Owen has lived his entire life behind a fence - all because of some genetic defect he doesn't even understand. But after deciding to see what's on the other side, he realizes he's in for a lot more than he bargained for. Wanderjahr was the project that took away the world's freedom. This is the story of those who fought to get it back.
The Wanderjahr Project Volume One
Author: Christy and Shannon Howell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304293408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
DNA. Free will. Secret government projects. That was just the beginning. For centuries mankind has been living under the assumption they're free. It's time they knew the truth. Rayce Schifren always wanted to make a difference in the world. So when the FBI allowed him to join their ranks, he didn't hesitate. But when events begin to occur that challenge his view of the world, he will be forced to consider where his loyalties lie. In a virtually disease-free world, Laura Mylan is a medical mystery. No one has been able to identify her disorder, much less find a cure for it. But the truth behind her illness lies much deeper than she could have imagined. Max Owen has lived his entire life behind a fence - all because of some genetic defect he doesn't even understand. But after deciding to see what's on the other side, he realizes he's in for a lot more than he bargained for. Wanderjahr was the project that took away the world's freedom. This is the story of those who fought to get it back.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304293408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 582
Book Description
DNA. Free will. Secret government projects. That was just the beginning. For centuries mankind has been living under the assumption they're free. It's time they knew the truth. Rayce Schifren always wanted to make a difference in the world. So when the FBI allowed him to join their ranks, he didn't hesitate. But when events begin to occur that challenge his view of the world, he will be forced to consider where his loyalties lie. In a virtually disease-free world, Laura Mylan is a medical mystery. No one has been able to identify her disorder, much less find a cure for it. But the truth behind her illness lies much deeper than she could have imagined. Max Owen has lived his entire life behind a fence - all because of some genetic defect he doesn't even understand. But after deciding to see what's on the other side, he realizes he's in for a lot more than he bargained for. Wanderjahr was the project that took away the world's freedom. This is the story of those who fought to get it back.
The Wanderjahr Project
Author: Christy Howell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595367968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
DNA. Free will. Secret government projects. That was just the beginning. For centuries mankind has been living under the assumption that they were free. It's time they knew the truth. They were created for a specific purpose: to be soldiers, to lead armies. For two decades they were trained for that purpose-physically, mentally, and emotionally. But something went wrong. The two soldiers disappeared, and the project was terminated. Now, centuries later, it is time for Sentry and Sentinel to meet again in an encounter that will decide the fate of humanity. For many people it will be a battle that will be the culmination of many years of intensive work, while for others it will be a sudden and nearly incomprehensible change: an FBI Captain will be forced to confront his prejudices; a reporter will discover a terrible secret from her childhood; a Runner will lead a revolution; and a president will have to face the truth about himself. .For some it will mean betrayals. Others will become heroes.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595367968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 704
Book Description
DNA. Free will. Secret government projects. That was just the beginning. For centuries mankind has been living under the assumption that they were free. It's time they knew the truth. They were created for a specific purpose: to be soldiers, to lead armies. For two decades they were trained for that purpose-physically, mentally, and emotionally. But something went wrong. The two soldiers disappeared, and the project was terminated. Now, centuries later, it is time for Sentry and Sentinel to meet again in an encounter that will decide the fate of humanity. For many people it will be a battle that will be the culmination of many years of intensive work, while for others it will be a sudden and nearly incomprehensible change: an FBI Captain will be forced to confront his prejudices; a reporter will discover a terrible secret from her childhood; a Runner will lead a revolution; and a president will have to face the truth about himself. .For some it will mean betrayals. Others will become heroes.
When Life Had Wild Horses Volumes One and Two
Author: Shannon and Christy Howell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300148136
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The American frontier was a land of opportunity. It called to the hearts of men and women who longed for freedom, for new beginnings, and for adventure. But for many, this untamed territory turned out to be a proving ground, where a person's strength was tested beyond civilized limits. Some gave up the fight and traveled back East. Others didn't survive the challenges they faced. But for those with the strongest of character, the West became home. Come along to a country where a man could die a thousand different ways. See through their eyes what it was like to face grizzly bear attacks, fires, smallpox outbreaks, rabid coyotes, cattle stampedes, Indian raids, outlaws and more. The indomitable spirit of the West became that of the brave men and women who made these territories their home. Legends were born - some widely talked about, others known only to a small town in the middle of nowhere. Whether small or great, these legends still give purpose and hope.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300148136
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The American frontier was a land of opportunity. It called to the hearts of men and women who longed for freedom, for new beginnings, and for adventure. But for many, this untamed territory turned out to be a proving ground, where a person's strength was tested beyond civilized limits. Some gave up the fight and traveled back East. Others didn't survive the challenges they faced. But for those with the strongest of character, the West became home. Come along to a country where a man could die a thousand different ways. See through their eyes what it was like to face grizzly bear attacks, fires, smallpox outbreaks, rabid coyotes, cattle stampedes, Indian raids, outlaws and more. The indomitable spirit of the West became that of the brave men and women who made these territories their home. Legends were born - some widely talked about, others known only to a small town in the middle of nowhere. Whether small or great, these legends still give purpose and hope.
The Sum of Us
Author: Heather McGhee
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0525509585
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color. WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, The Washington Post, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ms. magazine, BookRiot, Library Journal “This is the book I’ve been waiting for.”—Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist Look for the author’s podcast, The Sum of Us, based on this book! Heather McGhee’s specialty is the American economy—and the mystery of why it so often fails the American public. From the financial crisis of 2008 to rising student debt to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a root problem: racism in our politics and policymaking. But not just in the most obvious indignities for people of color. Racism has costs for white people, too. It is the common denominator of our most vexing public problems, the core dysfunction of our democracy and constitutive of the spiritual and moral crises that grip us all. But how did this happen? And is there a way out? McGhee embarks on a deeply personal journey across the country from Maine to Mississippi to California, tallying what we lose when we buy into the zero-sum paradigm—the idea that progress for some of us must come at the expense of others. Along the way, she meets white people who confide in her about losing their homes, their dreams, and their shot at better jobs to the toxic mix of American racism and greed. This is the story of how public goods in this country—from parks and pools to functioning schools—have become private luxuries; of how unions collapsed, wages stagnated, and inequality increased; and of how this country, unique among the world’s advanced economies, has thwarted universal healthcare. But in unlikely places of worship and work, McGhee finds proof of what she calls the Solidarity Dividend: the benefits we gain when people come together across race to accomplish what we simply can’t do on our own. The Sum of Us is not only a brilliant analysis of how we arrived here but also a heartfelt message, delivered with startling empathy, from a black woman to a multiracial America. It leaves us with a new vision for a future in which we finally realize that life can be more than a zero-sum game. LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0525509585
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color. WINNER OF THE PORCHLIGHT BUSINESS BOOK AWARD • ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, The Washington Post, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Ms. magazine, BookRiot, Library Journal “This is the book I’ve been waiting for.”—Ibram X. Kendi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Be an Antiracist Look for the author’s podcast, The Sum of Us, based on this book! Heather McGhee’s specialty is the American economy—and the mystery of why it so often fails the American public. From the financial crisis of 2008 to rising student debt to collapsing public infrastructure, she found a root problem: racism in our politics and policymaking. But not just in the most obvious indignities for people of color. Racism has costs for white people, too. It is the common denominator of our most vexing public problems, the core dysfunction of our democracy and constitutive of the spiritual and moral crises that grip us all. But how did this happen? And is there a way out? McGhee embarks on a deeply personal journey across the country from Maine to Mississippi to California, tallying what we lose when we buy into the zero-sum paradigm—the idea that progress for some of us must come at the expense of others. Along the way, she meets white people who confide in her about losing their homes, their dreams, and their shot at better jobs to the toxic mix of American racism and greed. This is the story of how public goods in this country—from parks and pools to functioning schools—have become private luxuries; of how unions collapsed, wages stagnated, and inequality increased; and of how this country, unique among the world’s advanced economies, has thwarted universal healthcare. But in unlikely places of worship and work, McGhee finds proof of what she calls the Solidarity Dividend: the benefits we gain when people come together across race to accomplish what we simply can’t do on our own. The Sum of Us is not only a brilliant analysis of how we arrived here but also a heartfelt message, delivered with startling empathy, from a black woman to a multiracial America. It leaves us with a new vision for a future in which we finally realize that life can be more than a zero-sum game. LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL
Life of the Clinician
Author: Michael J. Lepore
Publisher: University Rochester Press
ISBN: 9781580461160
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
The autobiography of one of America's most important gastroenterologists. Michael Lepore [1910-2000] was a pioneer in the field of gastroenterology. He was a member of one of the first graduating classes of the University of Rochester Medical School, and went on to a distinguished career at Columbia University, New York University, and St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York. This autobiography tells of his experiences as an Italian-American who overcame prejudices to become the personal physician to such notablesas Greta Garbo and President Herbert Hoover. His story is witty and cleverly written, and details the way the medical profession changed from the Great Depression to the late 1990s. Michael Lepore was an alumnus of Duke University Medical School and the University of Rochester School of Medicine, and was the Director, Gastroenterology Section, Departments of Medicine and Surgery Emeritus, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York.
Publisher: University Rochester Press
ISBN: 9781580461160
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
The autobiography of one of America's most important gastroenterologists. Michael Lepore [1910-2000] was a pioneer in the field of gastroenterology. He was a member of one of the first graduating classes of the University of Rochester Medical School, and went on to a distinguished career at Columbia University, New York University, and St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York. This autobiography tells of his experiences as an Italian-American who overcame prejudices to become the personal physician to such notablesas Greta Garbo and President Herbert Hoover. His story is witty and cleverly written, and details the way the medical profession changed from the Great Depression to the late 1990s. Michael Lepore was an alumnus of Duke University Medical School and the University of Rochester School of Medicine, and was the Director, Gastroenterology Section, Departments of Medicine and Surgery Emeritus, St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York.
Robert A. Heinlein, Vol 2
Author: William H. Patterson
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765319616
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
The second volume of the first authorized biography of Robert A. Heinlein, generally considered the greatest SF writer of the 20th century, a bestselling author, military man, politician, and one of the founding minds of Libertarian politics in the USA.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0765319616
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
The second volume of the first authorized biography of Robert A. Heinlein, generally considered the greatest SF writer of the 20th century, a bestselling author, military man, politician, and one of the founding minds of Libertarian politics in the USA.
The Buddha's Tooth
Author: John S. Strong
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022680187X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
John S. Strong unravels the storm of influences shaping the received narratives of two iconic sacred objects. Bodily relics such as hairs, teeth, fingernails, pieces of bone—supposedly from the Buddha himself—have long served as objects of veneration for many Buddhists. Unsurprisingly, when Western colonial powers subjugated populations in South Asia, they used, manipulated, redefined, and even destroyed these objects to exert control. In The Buddha’s Tooth, John S. Strong examines Western stories, from the sixteenth to the twentieth century, surrounding two significant Sri Lankan sacred objects to illuminate and concretize colonial attitudes toward Asian religions. First, he analyzes a tale about the Portuguese capture and public destruction, in the mid-sixteenth century, of a tooth later identified as a relic of the Buddha. Second, he switches gears to look at the nineteenth-century saga of British dealings with another tooth relic of the Buddha—the famous Daḷadā enshrined in a temple in Kandy—from 1815, when it was taken over by English forces, to 1954, when it was visited by Queen Elizabeth II. As Strong reveals, the stories of both the Portuguese tooth and the Kandyan tooth reflect nascent and developing Western understandings of Buddhism, realizations of the cosmopolitan nature of the tooth, and tensions between secular and religious interests.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022680187X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
John S. Strong unravels the storm of influences shaping the received narratives of two iconic sacred objects. Bodily relics such as hairs, teeth, fingernails, pieces of bone—supposedly from the Buddha himself—have long served as objects of veneration for many Buddhists. Unsurprisingly, when Western colonial powers subjugated populations in South Asia, they used, manipulated, redefined, and even destroyed these objects to exert control. In The Buddha’s Tooth, John S. Strong examines Western stories, from the sixteenth to the twentieth century, surrounding two significant Sri Lankan sacred objects to illuminate and concretize colonial attitudes toward Asian religions. First, he analyzes a tale about the Portuguese capture and public destruction, in the mid-sixteenth century, of a tooth later identified as a relic of the Buddha. Second, he switches gears to look at the nineteenth-century saga of British dealings with another tooth relic of the Buddha—the famous Daḷadā enshrined in a temple in Kandy—from 1815, when it was taken over by English forces, to 1954, when it was visited by Queen Elizabeth II. As Strong reveals, the stories of both the Portuguese tooth and the Kandyan tooth reflect nascent and developing Western understandings of Buddhism, realizations of the cosmopolitan nature of the tooth, and tensions between secular and religious interests.
Wanderjahr
Author: Edward Delos Churchill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Oregon Trail: The Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean
Author: Federal Writers' Project
Publisher: US History Publishers
ISBN: 1603540652
Category : Oregon National Historic Trail
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Publisher: US History Publishers
ISBN: 1603540652
Category : Oregon National Historic Trail
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
The Renaissance Print, 1470-1550
Author: David Landau
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300068832
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Through an examination of material and institutional circumstances, through the study of work shop practices and of technical and aesthetic experimentation, this book seeks to give an account of the ways in which Renaissance prints were realized, distributed, acquired, and handled by their public.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300068832
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 453
Book Description
Through an examination of material and institutional circumstances, through the study of work shop practices and of technical and aesthetic experimentation, this book seeks to give an account of the ways in which Renaissance prints were realized, distributed, acquired, and handled by their public.