Alan Kirk Livres

It's hard to be Velma, the littlest Gratch, entering the first grade. That's because everyone has marvelous memories of her two older sisters, who were practically perfect first graders. Poor Velma—people can barely remember her name. But all that changes on a class trip to the magnificent Butterfly Conservatory—a place neither of her sisters has ever been. When a monarch roosts on Velma's finger and won't budge for days . . . well, no one will forget Velma ever again. Acclaimed and bestselling illustrator Kevin Hawkes and author Alan Madison celebrate everything butterfly—from migration to metamorphosis. Watch as Velma Gratch metamorphosizes from a timid first grader into a confident young scientist!

During the period of this third volume of the Secretary of State series, Madison was concerned with ongoing problems in foreign policy, particularly US relations with the European powers. Diplomatic letters describe his efforts to defend American commercial rights. číst celé

Exploring the complexities of the Synoptic problem, this work delves into the intellectual debates surrounding the similarities and differences among the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It traces the historical development of scholarly thought, examining key theories and methodologies that have shaped the field. By analyzing significant figures and their contributions, the book provides a comprehensive overview of how interpretations have evolved, offering insights into the challenges of biblical textual analysis.

Beginning with Madison's return to Washington from Montpelier, this fourth volume in the Secretary of State series ends with the acquisition of Louisiana by the United States. The letters show Madison's response to the Louisiana Crisis as it happened and annotation aids understanding of events. číst celé