Contains quotations from leading American Native Indians, Chiefs, Medicine Men, as well as ordinary people, poems, songs, prose, speeches and stories. This book features contents that are in alphabetical order and are grouped around the main Native Indian Nations from Apache to Zuni, including the Sioux, Eskimo, Cherokee and many more.
Through a quest to thank everyone involved in producing his beloved morning cup of coffee, AJ Jacobs reveals inspiring truths about how gratitude can make our lives happier, richer, and more fulfilling.
The story of one man, a DIY DNA test and a family reunion. Guest list? Everyone.
How two unlikely heroes inspire a whole town by fighting to save a tree
Sometimes the end is just the beginning of a new adventure.
Focusing on the radical organization Weatherman, this comprehensive history explores its origins, evolution, and eventual decline within the tumultuous backdrop of 1960s America. Author Ron Jacobs combines thrilling narrative elements with an objective analysis of the era's political climate, offering insights into the motivations and actions of the group. The book is enriched with 50 photographs that complement the historical context and enhance the reader's understanding of this significant movement.
The narrative reflects on the wisdom passed down through generations, highlighting the importance of being open to learning from everyday advice. Through the lens of a grandparent's teachings, it emphasizes that the value of advice is determined by the listener's willingness to embrace it. This exploration of knowledge and learning encourages readers to consider the lessons they encounter in their daily lives.
Exploring the diverse landscapes of the United States, the narrative captures Ron Jacobs' travels across various states, including New England, Oregon, Texas, and Minnesota. Through these journeys, he delves into the nation's struggle to recall its identity and redefine itself amid contemporary challenges. The book offers a poignant reflection on America's fractured state and its quest for meaning in an unpredictable future.
Nameless Country brings all Jacobs' poems out of exile for a modern audience.
A collection of new, scholarly articles on the Jewish Workers' Bund - the first modern Jewish political party in Eastern Europe - written by prominent academics from eight countries. This work represents a broad range of perspectives, Jewish and non-Jewish, sympathetic to the Bund and critical... číst celé