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Little Visits with Great Americans

The True Stories and Life Lessons by Famous and Most Influential People of the Time (Vol. 1&2)

de Jacob Gould Schurman, Theodore Roosevelt, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Helen Keller, William Dean Howells, Goldwin Smith, James Whitcomb Riley, John Burroughs, Andrew Carnegie, John Philip Sousa, Russell H. Conwell, Mrs. Burton Harrison, Frederic Remington, Edwin Markham, Chauncey M. Depew, John Wanamaker, Samuel Gompers, Charles Dana Gibson, Homer Davenport, Marshall P. Wilder, Thomas Alva Edison, Hiram Stevens Maxim, Hazen S. Pingree, Marshall Field, Sir Thomas Lipton, Darius Ogden Mills, Russell Sage, Lyman Judson Gage, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Robert C. Clowry, Herbert H. Vreeland, Nelson A. Miles, Joseph H. Choate, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Thomas C. Platt, Tom L. Johnson, General Lew Wallace, Edwin Austin Abbey, Alice Barber Stephens, Frederick Burr Opper, F. Wellington Ruckstuhl, Henry Merwin Shrady, Helen Miller Gould, Nathan Strauss, Frank W. Gunsaulus, Robert Collyer, Robert Laird Borden, S. N. Parent, Andrew G. Blair, James Loudon, Sir William C. Van Horne, Samuel Jones, Philip D. Armour, John B. Herreshoff, Lillian Nordica ...

In the richly diverse anthology 'Little Visits with Great Americans,' readers are invited to explore the multifaceted tapestry of thought and creativity that defined American literature and culture at the turn of the 20th century. The collection boasts an extraordinary array of styles and genres, from poignant poetry to incisive essays and stirring speeches. Among its most compelling themes are ... Leer más

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In the richly diverse anthology 'Little Visits with Great Americans,' readers are invited to explore the multifaceted tapestry of thought and creativity that defined American literature and culture at the turn of the 20th century. The collection boasts an extraordinary array of styles and genres, from poignant poetry to incisive essays and stirring speeches. Among its most compelling themes are
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A Rare Recording of John Wanamaker Telling a Leo Tolstoy Anecdote

de John Wanamaker ...

Narrado por John Wanamaker ...

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Unable to make the 1908 Pennsylvania German Society's annual gathering due to illness, their president-- businessman, religious leader, and politician, John Wanamaker--sent in a message he recorded "through this wonderful invention of Mr. Edison on the Edison phonograph." This recording recalls an anecdote of Leo Tolstoy's, in which the Russian writer stopped at the roadside and asked a farmer who ... Leer más

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Unable to make the 1908 Pennsylvania German Society's annual gathering due to illness, their president-- businessman, religious leader, and politician, John Wanamaker--sent in a message he recorded "through this wonderful invention of Mr. Edison on the Edison phonograph." This recording recalls an anecdote of Leo Tolstoy's, in which the Russian writer stopped at the roadside and asked a farmer who
... Leer más
Little Visits with Great Americans

The True Stories and Life Lessons by Famous and Most Influential People of the Time (Vol. 1&2)

de Andrew Carnegie, Mrs. Burton Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Alva Edison, Hiram Stevens Maxim, Hazen S. Pingree, Marshall Field, John Wanamaker, Sir Thomas Lipton, Darius Ogden Mills, Russell Sage, Lyman Judson Gage, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Robert C. Clowry, Herbert H. Vreeland, Samuel Gompers, Nelson A. Miles, Joseph H. Choate, Chauncey M. Depew, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Thomas C. Platt, Tom L. Johnson, Jacob Gould Schurman, James Whitcomb Riley, Edwin Markham, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, William Dean Howells, General Lew Wallace, Edwin Austin Abbey, Alice Barber Stephens, Frederic Remington, Homer Davenport, Charles Dana Gibson, Frederick Burr Opper, F. Wellington Ruckstuhl, Henry Merwin Shrady, Marshall P. Wilder, John Philip Sousa, Helen Keller, John Burroughs, Helen Miller Gould, Nathan Strauss, Russell H. Conwell, Frank W. Gunsaulus, Robert Collyer, Robert Laird Borden, Goldwin Smith, S. N. Parent, Andrew G. Blair, James Loudon, Sir William C. Van Horne, Samuel Jones, Philip D. Armour, John B. Herreshoff, Lillian Nordica ...

This book features the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives. The leaders in invention, manufacture, transportation, commerce, finance, in political and public life, and in the professions of the ministry, the law, literature and art, were requested to bequeath in ... Leer más

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This book features the life stories, told by themselves, of many successful men and women, with emphasis on those experiences which to them appear to have been the turning points in their lives. The leaders in invention, manufacture, transportation, commerce, finance, in political and public life, and in the professions of the ministry, the law, literature and art, were requested to bequeath in
... Leer más
Little Visits with Great Americans

The True Stories and Life Lessons by Famous and Most Influential People of the Time (Vol. 1&2)

de Jacob Gould Schurman, Theodore Roosevelt, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Helen Keller, William Dean Howells, Goldwin Smith, James Whitcomb Riley, John Burroughs, Andrew Carnegie, John Philip Sousa, Russell H. Conwell, Mrs. Burton Harrison, Frederic Remington, Edwin Markham, Chauncey M. Depew, John Wanamaker, Samuel Gompers, Charles Dana Gibson, Homer Davenport, Marshall P. Wilder, Thomas Alva Edison, Hiram Stevens Maxim, Hazen S. Pingree, Marshall Field, Sir Thomas Lipton, Darius Ogden Mills, Russell Sage, Lyman Judson Gage, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Robert C. Clowry, Herbert H. Vreeland, Nelson A. Miles, Joseph H. Choate, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Thomas C. Platt, Tom L. Johnson, General Lew Wallace, Edwin Austin Abbey, Alice Barber Stephens, Frederick Burr Opper, F. Wellington Ruckstuhl, Henry Merwin Shrady, Helen Miller Gould, Nathan Strauss, Frank W. Gunsaulus, Robert Collyer, Robert Laird Borden, S. N. Parent, Andrew G. Blair, James Loudon, Sir William C. Van Horne, Samuel Jones, Philip D. Armour, John B. Herreshoff, Lillian Nordica ...

Little Visits with Great Americans presents a fascinating tapestry of influential voices that have shaped the cultural, intellectual, and social spheres of their time. This collection intricately weaves together essays, anecdotes, and reflections spanning diverse literary forms. It encompasses captivating pieces marked by eloquence and insight, capturing the spirit of an era marked by innovation ... Leer más

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Little Visits with Great Americans presents a fascinating tapestry of influential voices that have shaped the cultural, intellectual, and social spheres of their time. This collection intricately weaves together essays, anecdotes, and reflections spanning diverse literary forms. It encompasses captivating pieces marked by eloquence and insight, capturing the spirit of an era marked by innovation
... Leer más
The Anecdotes and Life Lessons of Great Americans

de Jacob Gould Schurman, Theodore Roosevelt, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Helen Keller, William Dean Howells, Goldwin Smith, James Whitcomb Riley, John Burroughs, Andrew Carnegie, John Philip Sousa, Russell H. Conwell, Mrs. Burton Harrison, Frederic Remington, Edwin Markham, Chauncey M. Depew, John Wanamaker, Samuel Gompers, Charles Dana Gibson, Homer Davenport, Marshall P. Wilder, Thomas Alva Edison, Hiram Stevens Maxim, Hazen S. Pingree, Marshall Field, Sir Thomas Lipton, Darius Ogden Mills, Russell Sage, Lyman Judson Gage, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Robert C. Clowry, Herbert H. Vreeland, Nelson A. Miles, Joseph H. Choate, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Thomas C. Platt, Tom L. Johnson, General Lew Wallace, Edwin Austin Abbey, Alice Barber Stephens, Frederick Burr Opper, F. Wellington Ruckstuhl, Henry Merwin Shrady, Helen Miller Gould, Nathan Strauss, Frank W. Gunsaulus, Robert Collyer, Robert Laird Borden, S. N. Parent, Andrew G. Blair, James Loudon, Sir William C. Van Horne, Samuel Jones, Philip D. Armour, John B. Herreshoff, Lillian Nordica ...

The anthology, 'The Anecdotes and Life Lessons of Great Americans,' provides a rich tapestry of narratives and insights from a wide array of luminaries, blending personal anecdotes with profound life lessons. It captures the essence of American thought and creativity through diverse literary styles ranging from reflective essays to stirring short stories. This collection acts as a time capsule, ... Leer más

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The anthology, 'The Anecdotes and Life Lessons of Great Americans,' provides a rich tapestry of narratives and insights from a wide array of luminaries, blending personal anecdotes with profound life lessons. It captures the essence of American thought and creativity through diverse literary styles ranging from reflective essays to stirring short stories. This collection acts as a time capsule,
... Leer más
Little Visits with Great Americans: Anecdotes, Life Lessons and Interviews

de Andrew Carnegie, Mrs. Burton Harrison, Theodore Roosevelt, Thomas Alva Edison, Hiram Stevens Maxim, Hazen S. Pingree, Marshall Field, John Wanamaker, Sir Thomas Lipton, Darius Ogden Mills, Russell Sage, Lyman Judson Gage, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Robert C. Clowry, Herbert H. Vreeland, Samuel Gompers, Nelson A. Miles, Joseph H. Choate, Chauncey M. Depew, Jonathan P. Dolliver, Thomas C. Platt, Tom L. Johnson, Jacob Gould Schurman, James Whitcomb Riley, Edwin Markham, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, William Dean Howells, General Lew Wallace, Edwin Austin Abbey, Alice Barber Stephens, Frederic Remington, Homer Davenport, Charles Dana Gibson, Frederick Burr Opper, F. Wellington Ruckstuhl, Henry Merwin Shrady, Marshall P. Wilder, John Philip Sousa, Helen Keller, John Burroughs, Helen Miller Gould, Nathan Strauss, Russell H. Conwell, Frank W. Gunsaulus, Robert Collyer, Robert Laird Borden, Goldwin Smith, S. N. Parent, Andrew G. Blair, James Loudon, Sir William C. Van Horne, Samuel Jones, Philip D. Armour, John B. Herreshoff, Lillian Nordica ...

In 'Little Visits with Great Americans: Anecdotes, Life Lessons and Interviews,' the compilation manifests a scholarly exploration into the lives, ideologies, and accomplishments of some of the late 19th and early 20th century's most influential American figures. The anthology spans a rich array of literary styles, from intimate interviews to reflective essays and lively anecdotes, embodying the ... Leer más

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In 'Little Visits with Great Americans: Anecdotes, Life Lessons and Interviews,' the compilation manifests a scholarly exploration into the lives, ideologies, and accomplishments of some of the late 19th and early 20th century's most influential American figures. The anthology spans a rich array of literary styles, from intimate interviews to reflective essays and lively anecdotes, embodying the
... Leer más
Climate Change and Resilience in Indiana and Beyond

de Janet G. McCabe, Gabriel M. Filippelli, Kimberly A. Novick, James Shanahan, Eva Sanders Allen, Lingxi Chenyang1, Jeffrey S. Dukes2, Melissa Widhalm3, Ben Kravitz4, Douglas Edmonds5, Chanh Kieu6, Travis A. O'Brien7, Scott Robeson8, Paul Staten9, Brian Yanites0, Chen Zhu1, Sarah Mincey2, Rebecca Lave3, John Baeten4, Justin Maxwell5, Richard Phillips6, Ellen D. Ketterson7, Daniel Becker8, Geoffrey Brown9, Allison Byrd0, Keith Clay1, Adam Fudickar2, Matthew Houser3, Alex Jahn4, Jennifer Ann Lau5, Sarah Wanamaker6, James Robert Farmer7, Elizabeth Grennan Browning8, Heather L. Reynolds9, Samantha L. Hamlin0, Dana Habeeb1, Jeffrey S. Wilson2, Daniel Myers3, Eric Sandweiss4, Beth Edwards5, Nathan Geiger6, Andrea Webster7, David M. Konisky8, Nikolaos Zirogiannis9, Sanya Carley0 ...

Climate change is affecting Indiana's environment, threatening the way Hoosiers live and do business, and introducing new stresses to the state's economy, health, and infrastructure. And while scientists predict more days of extreme weather, increased public health risks, and reduced agricultural production in the coming years, Hoosiers still have a substantial say in determining their future ... Leer más

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Climate change is affecting Indiana's environment, threatening the way Hoosiers live and do business, and introducing new stresses to the state's economy, health, and infrastructure. And while scientists predict more days of extreme weather, increased public health risks, and reduced agricultural production in the coming years, Hoosiers still have a substantial say in determining their future
... Leer más
Speed Kills: Leveraging John Boyd's OODA Loop to Build Organizations That Win

de Alex Vohr ...

Most leaders don't struggle with making decisions. They struggle with making them fast enough to matter.In today's world of AI disruption, global competition, and relentless change, slow processes and overanalysis can cripple even the strongest teams. The cost of delay is real: decision paralysis, wasted effort, and the nagging sense that faster competitors are pulling ahead.Speed Kills introduces ... Leer más

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Most leaders don't struggle with making decisions. They struggle with making them fast enough to matter.In today's world of AI disruption, global competition, and relentless change, slow processes and overanalysis can cripple even the strongest teams. The cost of delay is real: decision paralysis, wasted effort, and the nagging sense that faster competitors are pulling ahead.Speed Kills introduces
... Leer más
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Jean-Paul Sartre: The Roads to Freedom & more

Four Full-Cast BBC Radio Productions

de Jean Paul Sartre ...

Narrado por David Haig, James Fleet, Zoe Wanamaker, Imogen Stubbs, Ciarán Hinds, David Collings, Tony Robinson, Miriam Margolyes, James Wilby, Miles Anderson, Stella Gonet, Josette Simon, Christian Rodska, Christopher Scott, John McAndrew, Martyn Read, Full Cast ...

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A selection of the renowned French philosophers Sartre’s plays.This collection features several dramatisations of Jean-Paul Sartre's works, including The Roads to Freedom, No Way Out (or "Huis Clos"), Assassins and Nekrassov. These productions showcase Sartre's exploration of existentialism, freedom, and political themes. Notable cast members include David Haig, James Fle... ... Leer más

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A selection of the renowned French philosophers Sartre’s plays.This collection features several dramatisations of Jean-Paul Sartre's works, including The Roads to Freedom, No Way Out (or "Huis Clos"), Assassins and Nekrassov. These productions showcase Sartre's exploration of existentialism, freedom, and political themes. Notable cast members include David Haig, James Fle...
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All We Can Save

Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis

Edición de Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Katharine K. Wilkinson ...

Series series One World Essentials
**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Provocative and illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward.“A powerful read that fills one with, dare I say . . . hope?”—The New York Times**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINEThere is a renaissance blooming in the climate movement: leadership ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Provocative and illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward.“A powerful read that fills one with, dare I say . . . hope?”—The New York Times**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINEThere is a renaissance blooming in the climate movement: leadership
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The One World Schoolhouse

Education Reimagined

de Salman Khan ...

A free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere: this is the goal of the Khan Academy, a passion project that grew from an ex-engineer and hedge funder's online tutoring sessions with his niece, who was struggling with algebra, into a worldwide phenomenon. Today millions of students, parents, and teachers use the Khan Academy's free videos and software, which have expanded to encompass nearly ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

A free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere: this is the goal of the Khan Academy, a passion project that grew from an ex-engineer and hedge funder's online tutoring sessions with his niece, who was struggling with algebra, into a worldwide phenomenon. Today millions of students, parents, and teachers use the Khan Academy's free videos and software, which have expanded to encompass nearly
... Leer más
The Story of Stuff

How Our Obsession with Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-and a Vision for Change

de Annie Leonard ...

A classic exposé in company with An Inconvenient Truth and Silent Spring, The Story of Stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Leonard examines the “stuff” we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet.The Story of Stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by ... Leer más

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A classic exposé in company with An Inconvenient Truth and Silent Spring, The Story of Stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Leonard examines the “stuff” we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet.The Story of Stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by
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