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New York in the Progressive Era

Social Reforms and Cultural Upheaval, 1890–1920

by Paul M. Kaplan ...

How a remarkable era of social and political change swept through New York, from Seneca Falls to the Henry Street Settlement and beyond.The Progressive Era ushered in one of the most transformational periods in New York's history, as the excesses of the Gilded Age led to the rise of numerous social and political reform movements. These justice-seeking endeavors reached all corners of the state, ... Read more

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How a remarkable era of social and political change swept through New York, from Seneca Falls to the Henry Street Settlement and beyond.The Progressive Era ushered in one of the most transformational periods in New York's history, as the excesses of the Gilded Age led to the rise of numerous social and political reform movements. These justice-seeking endeavors reached all corners of the state,
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African Venice

A Guide to Art, Culture and People

by Paul Kaplan, Shaul Bassi, Maaza Mengiste ...

African Venice is the first guidebook to the extensive historical and contemporary African presence in the city of the lagoons. A set of ten walking tours highlights images of Black people in Venetian art from the Middle Ages to the present, the afterlife of Shakespeare’s Othello, the painful local legacies of slavery and Italian colonialism, and the remarkable visibility of African and Afro ... Read more

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African Venice is the first guidebook to the extensive historical and contemporary African presence in the city of the lagoons. A set of ten walking tours highlights images of Black people in Venetian art from the Middle Ages to the present, the afterlife of Shakespeare’s Othello, the painful local legacies of slavery and Italian colonialism, and the remarkable visibility of African and Afro
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New York's Original Penn Station

The Rise and Tragic Fall of an American Landmark

by Paul M. Kaplan ...

Series series Landmarks
The story of the spectacular and much-lamented train terminal whose destruction inspired a new passion for historic preservation. Includes photos.In early twentieth-century New York, few could have imagined a train terminal as grand as Pennsylvania Station. Yet, executives at the Pennsylvania Railroad secretly bought up land in Manhattan's infamous Tenderloin District to build one of the world's ... Read more

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The story of the spectacular and much-lamented train terminal whose destruction inspired a new passion for historic preservation. Includes photos.In early twentieth-century New York, few could have imagined a train terminal as grand as Pennsylvania Station. Yet, executives at the Pennsylvania Railroad secretly bought up land in Manhattan's infamous Tenderloin District to build one of the world's
... Read more
Murder Stories

Ideological Narratives in Capital Punishment

by Paul Kaplan ...

Series series Issues in Crime and Justice
Murder Stories engages with the current theoretical debate in death penalty research on the role of cultural commitments to ‘American’ ideologies in the retention of capital punishment. The central aim of the study is to illuminate the elusive yet powerful role of ideology in legal discourses. Through analyzing the content and processes of death penalty narratives, this research illuminates the ... Read more

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Murder Stories engages with the current theoretical debate in death penalty research on the role of cultural commitments to ‘American’ ideologies in the retention of capital punishment. The central aim of the study is to illuminate the elusive yet powerful role of ideology in legal discourses. Through analyzing the content and processes of death penalty narratives, this research illuminates the
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Lincoln and the Abolitionists

John Quincy Adams, Slavery, and the Civil War

by Fred Kaplan ...

Narrated by Paul Heitsch ...

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14 hours 10 min

The acclaimed biographer, with a thought-provoking exploration of how Abraham Lincoln’s and John Quincy Adams’ experiences with slavery and race shaped their differing viewpoints, provides both perceptive insights into these two great presidents and a revealing perspective on race relations in modern America.Lincoln, who in afterlife became mythologized as the Great Emancipator, was shaped by the ... Read more

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The acclaimed biographer, with a thought-provoking exploration of how Abraham Lincoln’s and John Quincy Adams’ experiences with slavery and race shaped their differing viewpoints, provides both perceptive insights into these two great presidents and a revealing perspective on race relations in modern America.Lincoln, who in afterlife became mythologized as the Great Emancipator, was shaped by the
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Jewish New York

A History and Guide to Neighborhoods, Synagogues, and Eateries

by Paul M. Kaplan ...

The first recorded Jewish immigrants arrived in New York in 1654 by way of Brazil. Their assimilation and influence on the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, and the continual influx of Jewish immigrants from Germany, Eastern Europe, and Russia, have provided a rich tapestry of historic sites in New York. Author Paul M. Kaplan has written more than a mere travel guide; he has provided a road map to ... Read more

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The first recorded Jewish immigrants arrived in New York in 1654 by way of Brazil. Their assimilation and influence on the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, and the continual influx of Jewish immigrants from Germany, Eastern Europe, and Russia, have provided a rich tapestry of historic sites in New York. Author Paul M. Kaplan has written more than a mere travel guide; he has provided a road map to
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Lillian Wald

America's Great Social and Healthcare Reformer

by Paul M. Kaplan ...

The greatest social reformer of her time!Pres. Franklin Roosevelt called Lillian Wald "one of the least known yet most important people" of her time. Wald, a relentless advocate for the welfare of children, was responsible for many of the social and health-related programs we take for granted today. She campaigned for school lunches and nurses in public schools, founded the Henry Street Settlement ... Read more

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The greatest social reformer of her time!Pres. Franklin Roosevelt called Lillian Wald "one of the least known yet most important people" of her time. Wald, a relentless advocate for the welfare of children, was responsible for many of the social and health-related programs we take for granted today. She campaigned for school lunches and nurses in public schools, founded the Henry Street Settlement
... Read more
Irving Berlin

America's Underdog Songwriter

by Paul M. Kaplan ...

Irving Berlin and his family fled anti-Jewish Russia before he went on to become one of America's most popular commercial composers. As a self-taught pianist, Berlin is responsible for many hit songs such as "God Bless America," "White Christmas," as well as the musical Annie Get Your Gun.Author Paul Kaplan traces the path of the man behind the songs through this rags-to-riches story and Berlin's ... Read more

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Irving Berlin and his family fled anti-Jewish Russia before he went on to become one of America's most popular commercial composers. As a self-taught pianist, Berlin is responsible for many hit songs such as "God Bless America," "White Christmas," as well as the musical Annie Get Your Gun.Author Paul Kaplan traces the path of the man behind the songs through this rags-to-riches story and Berlin's
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Essentials of Thought Leadership and Content Marketing

Boost Your Brand, Increase Your Market Share, and Generate Qualified Leads

by Paul M. Kaplan ...

Over 65 fun, useful, and beautiful home woodworking projects for the kitchen: cutting boards, trivets, spoons, kitchen stools, and more! Dress up your kitchen―and make it more functional―with these stylish, easy-to-make kitchen projects for the home woodworker. Master woodworking craftsman Ken Horner presents his best designs for useful items for the kitchen: cutting boards, trivets, spoons and ... Read more

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Over 65 fun, useful, and beautiful home woodworking projects for the kitchen: cutting boards, trivets, spoons, kitchen stools, and more! Dress up your kitchen―and make it more functional―with these stylish, easy-to-make kitchen projects for the home woodworker. Master woodworking craftsman Ken Horner presents his best designs for useful items for the kitchen: cutting boards, trivets, spoons and
... Read more
Mr. DNA's Book of Dinosaurs (Jurassic World)

by Arie Kaplan ...

Illustrated by Paul Daviz ...

Series series Little Golden Book
Jurassic Park’s Mr. DNA introduces young readers to his favorite dinosaurs in this Little Golden Book—just in time for Jurassic World Dominion, roaring into theaters June 10, 2022!Mr. DNA, the friendly animated strand of DNA who first appeared in Jurassic Park, stars in his own Little Golden Book! And like his movie counterpart, he'll take young fans on a tour of their favorite prehistoric ... Read more

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Jurassic Park’s Mr. DNA introduces young readers to his favorite dinosaurs in this Little Golden Book—just in time for Jurassic World Dominion, roaring into theaters June 10, 2022!Mr. DNA, the friendly animated strand of DNA who first appeared in Jurassic Park, stars in his own Little Golden Book! And like his movie counterpart, he'll take young fans on a tour of their favorite prehistoric
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Crimesploitation

Crime, Punishment, and Pleasure on Reality Television

by Daniel LaChance, Paul Kaplan ...

Series series The Cultural Lives of Law
"Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised." Most of us have encountered this warning while watching television at some point. It is typically attached to a brand of reality crime TV that Paul Kaplan and Daniel LaChance call "crimesploitation": spectacles designed to entertain mass audiences by exhibiting "real" criminal behavior and its consequences. This book ... Read more

$20.99 USD

"Due to the graphic nature of this program, viewer discretion is advised." Most of us have encountered this warning while watching television at some point. It is typically attached to a brand of reality crime TV that Paul Kaplan and Daniel LaChance call "crimesploitation": spectacles designed to entertain mass audiences by exhibiting "real" criminal behavior and its consequences. This book
... Read more
Republics and empires

Italian and American art in transnational perspective, 1840–1970

Edited by Professor Melissa Dabakis, Paul Kaplan ...

Republics and empires provides transnational perspectives on the significance of Italy to American art and visual culture and the impact of the United States on Italian art and popular culture. Covering the period from the Risorgimento to the Cold War, it reveals the complexity of the visual discourses that bound two relatively new nations together. It also gives substantial attention to literary ... Read more

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Republics and empires provides transnational perspectives on the significance of Italy to American art and visual culture and the impact of the United States on Italian art and popular culture. Covering the period from the Risorgimento to the Cold War, it reveals the complexity of the visual discourses that bound two relatively new nations together. It also gives substantial attention to literary
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