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  The Brothers Grimm - A Biography

  Ann Schmiesing

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  The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers Grimm 
   
  More than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any other German book—and the Brothers Grimm are among the top dozen most translated authors in the world. In addition to collecting tales, the Grimms were mythographers, linguists, librarians, civil servants, and above all the closest of brothers, but until now, the full story of their lifelong endeavor to preserve and articulate a German cultural identity has not been well known. 
   
  Drawing on deep archival research and decades of scholarship, Ann Schmiesing tells the affecting story of how the Grimms’ ambitious projects gave the brothers a sense of self-preservation through the atrocities of the Napoleonic Wars and a series of personal losses. They produced a vast corpus of work on mythology and medieval literature, embarked on a monumental German dictionary project, and broke scholarly ground with Jacob’s linguistic discovery known as Grimm’s Law. Setting their story against a rich historical backdrop, Schmiesing offers a fresh consideration of the profound and yet complicated legacy of the Brothers Grimm. 
   
  Ann Schmiesing is professor of German and Scandinavian studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. She is the author of Disability, Deformity, and Disease in the Grimms’ Fairy Tales. She lives in Longmont, CO.

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  The Race to the Future - 8000...

  Kassia St. Clair

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  The racers battle over steep inclines, through narrow mountain passages, and across the arid Gobi Desert. Competitors endure torrential rain and choking dust. There are barely any roads, and petrol is almost impossible to find. 
   
   
   
  More than its many adventures, the Peking-to-Paris Motor Challenge took place on the precipice of a new world. As the twentieth century dawned, imperial regimes in China and Russia were crumbling, paving the way for the rise of communist ones. The electric telegraph was rapidly transforming modern communication, and with it, the news media, commerce, and politics. Suspended between the old and the new, the Peking-to-Paris, as bestselling historian Kassia St. Clair writes, became a critical tipping point. 
   
   
   
  A gripping, immersive narrative of the race, The Race to the Future sets the drivers' derring-do (and occasional cheating) against the backdrop of a larger geopolitical and technological race to the future. Interweaving events from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the departure of the horse economy and the rise of gendered marketing, St. Clair shows how the Peking-to-Paris provided an impetus for profound social, cultural, and industrial change, while masterfully capturing the mounting tensions between nations and empires—all building up to the cataclysmic event that changed everything: the First World War.

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  Color Purple by Alice Walker The...

  Bright Summaries

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  Unlock the more straightforward side of The Color Purple with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Color Purple by Alice Walker, which tells the story of Celie, a poor, uneducated African-American woman living in the rural Georgia in the first half of the 20th century. After being abused by the man she calls her father, married against her will to a man she does not love and forcibly separated from her beloved sister Nettie, Celie begins to despair of her condition. However, thanks in large part to her burgeoning relationship with the charismatic jazz singer Shug Avery, she gradually develops a sense of identity and begins to assert her independence in spite of the barriers facing her. The novel won the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was subsequently adapted into an Oscar-nominated film directed by Steven Spielberg.Find out everything you need to know about The Color Purple in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:• A complete plot summary• Character studies• Key themes and symbols• Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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  A Rare Recording of King Edward...

  King Edward VIII

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  Edward VIII (Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David; June 23, 1894 - May 28, 1972), later known as the Duke of Windsor, was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India, and titular head of the Church of England from January 20, 1936 until his abdication in December of the same year, a result of intending to, and eventually, marrying American socialite and divorcée Wallis Simpson.

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  Me and My Feelings - A Journey...

  Bonnie Rachford

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  Me and My Feelings: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Emotional IntelligenceDo your feelings ever seem like a puzzle, leaving you uncertain about how to navigate them? Are you eager to gain profound insights into your emotional world and harness the power of emotional intelligence for a more fulfilling life? Look no further.This audiobook is your personal guide to understanding, embracing, and mastering your emotions.In a world that often rushes past the importance of emotional well-being, "Me and My Feelings" offers you a passport to embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional empowerment. Inside its pages, you'll discover:🌟 A roadmap to deciphering the language of your emotions.💪 Strategies to transform negative feelings into sources of growth.🌈 The art of cultivating emotional intelligence for enriched relationships.🌱 Techniques for achieving harmony and authenticity in your inner world.🌻 The keys to lasting emotional well-being and resilience.Your emotions are your allies, not your adversaries. They hold the key to unlocking a life filled with authenticity, deep connections, and personal growth.This audiobook is your essential companion on the path to emotional intelligence and self-discovery. Whether you aim to improve your relationships, manage stress, or simply find peace within yourself, it provides the wisdom and practical guidance you need.Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, emotional empowerment, and a life where you're in control of your feelings? Your transformation begins here. Get your copy of "Me and My Feelings" today and start living a life guided by emotional intelligence, where inner harmony and resilience are your everyday companions. Don't just experience life – embrace it fully!

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  American Revolution - History of...

  Kelly Mass

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  These books are contained in this bundle: 
  1 - American Revolution: Between 1765 to 1791, the American Revolution was an ideological and political revolution in British America. In the American Revolutionary War (between 1775 to 1783), the Americans in the Thirteen Groups established sovereign countries that beat the British, getting independence from the British Crown and establishing the USA of America, the first modern-day constitutional liberal democracy. The tax of American settlers by the British Parliament, a body in which they had no direct representation, provided contention. Before the 1760s, Britain's American groups kept a great degree of internal autonomy, which was managed by colonist legislatures on a regional level. The Stamp Act of 1765 enforced internal taxes on the groups, leading to colonist outrage and the development of the Stamp Act Congress, which united members from different provinces. Stress reduced after the British rescinded the Stamp Act but flared again when the Townshend Acts were passed in the year 1767. In the year 1768, the British federal government dispatched soldiers to Boston to stop discontent, which led to the Boston Massacre in the year 1770. 
  2 - Mexican Revolution: The Mexican Revolution was a great revolution that included a series of army local battles instead of a single united struggle. It destroyed the Federal Force and changed it with an innovative army, changing Mexican civilization and governance at the same time It also culminated in the adoption of a new constitution that included the revolutionaries' ideal visions. In spite of the fact that President Porfirio Daz's (from about 1880 to 1911) rule had grown progressively out of favor over the prior 31 years, there was no indicator that a transformation would break out in the year 1910.

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