![]() ![]() The volumes of Hamilton’s papers were published in one chronological sequence rather than being issued in separate series with independent editorial staffs. The Hamilton Papers project had two features that distinguish it from other modern “Founders” editions. Luckily, however, users can supplement those calendar entries with digital images of virtually all these letters and reports in the Papers of the War Department edition at George Mason University. armed forces during the Quasi-War with France, 1798–1801, produced the greatest body of such calendared materials. Like the Jefferson series, the Hamilton editors provided “calendar” entries or concise abstracts of the contents of documents they deemed “routine.” The years of Hamilton’s service as inspector general of U.S. The project’s goal was accurate documentary texts with editorial notes that provided historical context for the user’s convenience. It includes both letters written and received by Hamilton, as well as his famous Treasury reports, contributions to The Federalist Papers, and other writings. The methodology of The Papers of Alexander Hamilton followed closely the model of the pioneering Thomas Jefferson series at Princeton. ![]() The project was completed with publication of its last volume in 1987. In 1955, Columbia University and its University Press created a project to collect, edit, and publish the written records of the life of Alexander Hamilton, America’s first Treasury secretary and one of the most important architects of the new nation. ![]()
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![]() This is one of the core principles underlying successful open-source companies like Red Hat. For $1.60, I can have that exact same book with everything pre-formatted for me. Line breaks aren't formatted for the Kindle, making the normally exceptional Kindle-reading experience.much less exceptional. The problem, however, is what happens once it's there. pdf (i.e., PDF can be converted into a supported format), and other file formats, it's easy to get free content like Northanger Abbey into the Kindle. This week I tried downloading Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey from Project Gutenberg. This is where my open-source experiment comes in. ![]() None of which matters, however, without good content. The only thing missing is a backlight for reading in low-light conditions, but it's already better than reading a physical book because the screen is comforting to view and the weight/feel of the product is exceptional. No, what I really like about the Kindle is the reading experience. ![]() I don't care about its wireless capabilities - downloading updates to blogs is a waste given that I don't like to read blogs unless I'm in an immediate position to comment on them, and the ability to buy directly from the device is not an earth-shattering advancement - and I find its menu interface a bit clunky. ![]() I've become a big fan of the Kindle in a short time. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() A lifetime ago, he was a miner in the food mines in rural America, just like his parents before him. ![]() Robinette “Rob” Broadhead is one of the wealthiest people on the planet. It should be the required reading for any serious science fiction fan. Gateway is the thinking man’s science fiction, with very little action, and yet riveting thanks to a tight, fast-flowing plot. It features compelling worldbuilding, a very imperfect yet relatable narrator, a mystery that manages to remain mysterious till the end, and a setting that didn’t age at all since the novel’s publication nearly half a century ago. Very few books manage to win the triple crown of Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards, and Gateway is one of the most deserving ones. ![]() ![]() ![]() The original was published in Spain in 2008." - Debbie Garrick, Translator Anna lives her literary life as her real one, suffering from a kind of schizophrenia as the characters in her books collide with her life in their desire to see the light. ![]() "This book tells the story of Anna, a writer, and the world and lives of the people around her. "The story shows the process of creation of a literary work (.) It’s a novel aimed at those who like to read, those who let themselves be absorbed into the reading because it requires a lot of imagination and there are lots of things which are just hinted at." - La Mañana Hans works in a factory and has a sister, Clara, a misunderstood girl who is infatuated with this guy who rides a motorbike.īut, above all, this is the story of Anna Flieder, who decides to write a more biographic-style novel and her inspiration takes the form of the man who abandoned her all those years ago. ![]() In the present Berta is grown up, and the desire to meet her father, who she has only ever seen in a photograph, increases as her relationship with her boyfriend reaches crisis point. Anna is a middle-aged writer who has bought up her daughter alone. ![]() ![]() One of their campaigns is a publicity event to stop the demolition. They are aided and abetted by their extraordinary teacher, Miss Hussey, whose unorthodox teaching methods should be used in every classroom. The kids work their way through the intricate plot, and the dark and dangerous rooms of the house, with wit and courage, unraveling secret identities, the plans of scheming thieves, and a hidden message from Frank Lloyd Wright himself. ![]() Tommy happens to live right next-door to the Robie House, which has been scheduled for demolition. The author weaves and splices the elements of the story with the skillful artistry that Wright put into every detail of designing the house, like the many facets of a stained-glass window that is the crux of the denouement. The plot turns on the fate of the Robie House in Chicago, built by Frank Lloyd Wright. The F, L and W turn up with strange appropriateness≿rank Lloyd Wright's initials! After a rocky start fraught with jealousies and insecurities, the threesome pick their way through many clues and crises.Ĭalder's pentominoes that he carries in his pocket provide frequent clues and leads. This time they are joined by a returning friend of Calder's, Tommy, who has a rare talent for finding stuff. ![]() This sequel to the bestselling Chasing Vermeer continues the saga of two sixth-graders, Calder and Petra, to solve a mystery that eludes the grown-up detectives. Published by Scholastic Press, New York, 2006 ![]() ![]() Kadon Enterprises, Inc., Review of 'The Wright 3," by Blue Balliett ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I wonder if that's why I attract so many rich men, that I just don't care about it? ![]() "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." And so it is for Mr Darcy but for Jane, it's not the money. It's not like I'm generally not very interested in sex and need everything to be perfect, far from it: passion rules me which is why I am forever with the wrong guys and then we both mistake lust for love until it wears off one of us. ![]() What I want to know is how Andrea Werhun, a sex worker who loves her work, has the mindset where she is fine with any man touching her body and having sex with her? I'm reading her book Modern Whore right now, and I just don't understand. I am quite literally nauseated at his touch. But, there is not just no chemistry from my side, there is negative chemistry. He is a nice man, he says I would fulfill him, I know he will give me everything I want latest ambition: to go to Iceland's Silfra fissure and see the tectonic plates and stand in Eurasia and North America at the same time. What in another man might be soft and full, are spongy and fleshy in him. Just a touch of his lips on mine and I am revolted. Update 5 He kisses me sometimes, good morning, goodnight, goodbye. Mostly my life life with Avon, who ended up totally obsessed, messaging me 40 times a day, phoning me, sending presents and eventually stalking me. ![]() ![]() ![]() The conflict Benny experiences between the two girls will be interesting to watch in Dust & Decay and Flesh & Bone. Survivors by design, both girls kick butt and never back down or let their fear get the best of them. ![]() As for the girls, Nix and Lilah are not your typical teen queens. I always love stories featuring complex, realistic sibling relationships, and this one fits that bill nicely. Maberry takes his time developing Benny’s character from an ignorant, spoiled child to a thoughtful, mature young man. Personal relationships and character growth are driving forces in Rot & Ruin. Though they will try their best to kill you, they are not the bad guys. ![]() I love how Maberry incorporates sympathy for the witless, bite-obsessed zombies. The story has plenty of action, gore, and even a little romance. ![]() The inclusion of Rot & Ruin on the Texas Lone Star Reading List could not be more timely. Zombies are huge right now (can I say “I told you so”?), and at least for me, there just isn’t enough zombie lore out there right now for middle school audiences. We also have seven holds for it, so I have ordered four more from Scholastic. We currently have seven copies, and all are checked out. REVIEW: Unique and action-packed! I enjoyed Rot & Ruin thoroughly, and my students have been checking it out like crazy. SUMMARY: In a zombie-infested post-apocalyptic America, 15-year old Benny Imura reluctantly becomes apprentice to his older brother Tom, a famous zombie bounty hunter. ![]() ![]() ![]() Ten years later, the Reform Act 1928, passed by the Conservatives, resulted in universal suffrage with a voting age of 21. It enfranchised all men over the age of 21 and women over the age of 30. These latter two bills provided for a more democratic representation.įollowing the First World War, the Reform Act 1918 was enacted with cross-party unanimity. The bill of 1867 was passed by the Conservatives under the urging of the Liberals, while that of 1882 was introduced by the Liberals and passed in 1884. It was put through Parliament by the Whigs. The bill of 1832 disfranchised many boroughs which enjoyed undue representation and increased that of the large towns, at the same time extending the franchise. ![]() These began with the Reform Acts of 1832, 1867, and 1884, to increase the electorate for the House of Commons and remove certain inequalities in representation. ![]() ![]() The Reform Acts (or Reform Bills, before they were passed) were legislation enacted in the United Kingdom in the 19th and 20th century to enfranchise new groups of voters and to redistribute seats in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. For the Canadian legislation, see Reform Act (Canada). ![]() ![]() ![]() But she doesn't find him, not when it matters anyway. Their eyes meet, there's a moment of pure magic.and then her bus drives away.Ĭertain they're fated to find each other again, Laurie spends a year scanning every bus stop and cafe in London for him. Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight doesn't exist anywhere but the movies. But then, through a misted-up bus window one snowy December day, she sees a man who she knows instantly is the one. “Josie Silver writes with a warmth so palpable her characters sneak their way into your heart and stay for a long time.” (Jill Santopolo, New York Times best-selling author of The Light We Lost, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick) ![]() It absolutely charmed me.” (Reese Witherspoon) “Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. A Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club pick. ![]() ![]() The government and justice systems of the countries the victims are trafficked from, trafficked to, or both are willing to look the other way (because the government is corrupted or not powerful) or they treat the victims as criminals (e.g., treating underage sexual slaves as prostitutes or trafficked people as illegal immigrants). These are usually people who live in poverty or in an unstable community (refugees are a prime target). ![]() ![]() Slavery and human trafficking exploit the weakest members of society. It described modern, global slavery, including here in the US (although the US examples, as terrible as they are, seem tame when compared to many of the horrors described).ĭespite the diverse locations and types of slavery, slavery and human trafficking stories have common themes. ![]() This book was a heartbreaking and difficult read. ![]() |