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Bushido: The Soul of Japan is a book penned by Inazō Nitobe investigating the way of the samurai and their traditions. It plunges into the seven qualities most revered by his people: morality, courage, kindness, good manners, sincerity, dignity and loyalty.
So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Night tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Elie Wiesel’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Night includes: Historical contextChapter-by-chapter overviewsAnalysis of the main charactersThemes and symbolsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original workAbout Night by Elie Wiesel: The gripping memoir by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel is one of the fundamental texts of Holocaust reportage and a poetic examination of a young man’s loss of faith amid unspeakable acts of inhumanity. Wiesel was 15 years old when he was sent to Auschwitz with his mother, father, and three sisters. Wiesel recalls his horrifying ordeal, including the sadistic Nazi overseers, the death of his mother and younger sister, watching fellow prisoners disappear into the crematorium, the bloody death march to Gleiwitz, and the heartbreaking fatal beating of his father only months before the camp’s liberation. Night is a poignant representation of one young Jewish man’s pain amidst the violent details of the worst genocide in world history. It is an invaluable record of the past as well as an ever-relevant warning about the consequences of fascism and bigotry. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.Show book
The tale of Taliesin and the magical cauldron of Cerridwen speaks from the heart of the Celtic Pagan tradition. In From the Cauldron Born, you are invited not only to read the story but to live it. You are invited to resonate with the magic of the witch mother Cerridwen and her cauldron of inspiration. You are invited to become Taliesin, the prophetic spirit with the radiant brow. You are invited to awaken to a lucidity of spirit born from the archetypes of sacred myth.Join Kristoffer Hughes on a yearlong journey of rituals based on one of Wales's most profound legends. With deeply transformative exercises and lyrical wisdom, you will experience beauty and knowledge, imagination and creation as never before.Praise:"If you are captivated by the exploration of Welsh and Celtic myth, Kristoffer Hughes's in-depth, scholarly work belongs on your bookshelf."—Ellen Dugan, author of Seasons of Witchery"In this book, Kris Hughes takes up his Druid's staff and guides us through the winding paths of the tale of Taliesin with insight, learning, and inspiration so that we too may drink the magical brew in the cauldron of Cerridwen and emerge transformed."—Anna Franklin, author of The Sacred Circle TarotShow book
Betty knows there is no refusing the request to join her boss on a day’s training away from the office, but it means an overnight stay in a hotel. It gets her a glimpse of Mrs. Shannon’s naked body in the bathroom and she finds out that’s not accidental when she gets an offer to join the older woman in the shower. The chance to finally come out and show her true feelings is one Betty takes to put herself under the control of a sexy lady. This story is a work of fiction and contains sex scenes and is suitable for adults only. All characters are fictional and are over 18 years old.Show book
Do you have a burning desire to make the world a better place but are too afraid to try? When you picture an activist, do you see a shrill, humorless figure angrily spewing out scary statistics? Paul Loeb dispels this image with profiles of ordinary people who found the courage to step forward and engage themselves in their communities.Show book
In a state widely considered ground zero for civil rights struggles, Huntsville became an unlikely venue for racial reconciliation. Huntsville�s recently formed NASA station drew new residents from throughout the country, and across the world, to the Rocket City. This influx of fresh perspectives informed the city�s youth. Soon, dozens of vibrant rock bands and soul groups, characteristic of the era but unique in Alabama, were formed. Set against the bitter backdrop of segregation, Huntsville musicians�black and white�found common ground in rock and soul music. Whether playing to desegregated audiences, in desegregated bands or both, Huntsville musicians were boldly moving forward, ushering in a new era. Through interviews with these musicians, local author Jane DeNeefe recounts this unique and important chapter in Huntsville�s history.Show book
Librivox volunteers bring you fifteen readings of In Flanders Fields, one of the more famous poems written during the First World War. John McCrae was a poet and physician from Guelph, Ontario. His close friend, Alexis Helmer, was killed during the battle on May 2. McCrae performed the burial service himself, at which time he noted how poppies quickly grew around the graves of those who died at Ypres. The next day, he composed the poem while sitting in the back of an ambulance. Summary by Rachel, adapted from WikipediaShow book
