Bob Blaisdell Bücher

Eine großartige Rede kann die Seele bewegen und eine Nation inspirieren. Diese kompakte Anthologie versammelt vollständige Reden und ausgewählte Auszüge aus einigen der denkwürdigsten Ansprachen des 20. Jahrhunderts. Schriftsteller und Redner, die nach einprägsamen Zitaten suchen, werden diese Sammlung zu schätzen wissen, ebenso wie Leser, die historische Weisheit und Inspiration suchen. Zu den vorgestellten Rednern gehören Winston Churchill, der die Briten aufruft, ihr Leben und ihre Heimat gegen die Nazis zu verteidigen; Mohandas Gandhi, der gewaltlosen Widerstand gegen bedauerliche Lebensbedingungen propagiert; und Franklin Delano Roosevelt, der die Ängste der Nation während der Großen Depression besänftigt. Weitere Reden stammen von Barack Obama, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Ronald Reagan, Elie Wiesel, dem Dalai Lama, César Chávez und vielen anderen. Enthalten sind drei Auszüge aus den Common Core State Standards: „Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat“, „I Have a Dream“ und „Remarks to the Senate in Support of a Declaration of Conscience“.

Presents a collection of twenty-two interviews, each conducted during the ten- year span in which Karl Ove Knausgaard's literary prowess gained worldwide recognition. Knausgaard is both a daring writer and a daring interviewee, grounding his observations in the ordinary aspects of the world around him.

A choice collection of favorite tales and verse, this volume is perfect holiday fare for children, families, and friends. Featured stories include Dickens' abridgement of A Christmas Carol, O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi," Clement Moore's timeless poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," lyrics to traditional carols, and more.

Young readers will be spellbound by the story of Hercules, the legendary hero of heroes whose name is synonymous with strength and adventure. The immortal strongman narrates a gripping tale that begins with his birth to a mortal woman admired by Zeus and concludes with his ascension to the glorious halls of Olympos.With great pride, Hercules relates the spectacular deeds by which he achieved immortality. His twelve labors under the command of King Eurystheus are recounted in thrilling detail, including duels with such fabulous monsters as the many-headed, fire-breathing hydra and the man-eating mares of King Diomedes. Encounters with Hippolyte, Queen of the Amazons, Cerberos, the hellhound sentry of the underworld, and many other characters from mythology recreate a timeless world of excitement and adventure.

Retells the stories of the Golden Fleece, the Trojan War, Hercules, and other Greek myths.

Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the nineteenth century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners — some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel drivers who thoughtlessly inflicted lasting damage.Written as the animal's autobiography, and as an appeal for the humane treatment of horses, Anna Sewell's beloved classic reveals as much about human conduct and the social ills of the time as it does about the treatment of animals. Scenes from the lives of both the landed gentry and the impoverished working class offer a subtle but well-rounded perspective of social conditions in England during the late nineteenth century.Animal lovers of all ages will cherish this memorable story, now available in this unabridged, modestly priced edition.