Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness
Were Thomas Jefferson alive to read this book, he would recognize every sentence, every elegant turn of phrase, every lofty, beautifully expressed idea. Indeed, every word in the book is his. In an astonishing feat of editing, Eric S. Petersen has culled the entirety of Thomas Jefferson's published works to fashion thirty-four original essays on themes ranging from patriotism and liberty to hope, humility, and gratitude. The result is a lucid, inspiring distillation of the wisdom of one of America's greatest political thinkers.
From his personal motto--"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God"--to his resounding discourse on "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson defined the essential truth of the American spirit. In the essays that Petersen has crafted from letters, speeches, and public documents, Jefferson's unique moral philosophy and vision shine through. Among the hundreds of magnificent sentences gathered in this volume, here are Jefferson's pronouncements on
Gratitude: "I have but one system of ethics for men and for nations--
to be grateful, to be faithful to all engagements and under all circumstances, to be open and generous."
Religion: "A concern purely between our God and our consciences."
America's national character: "It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate; to surmount every difficulty with resolution and contrivance."
Public debt: "We shall all consider ourselves unauthorized to saddle posterity with our debts, and morally bound to pay them ourselves."
War: "I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind."
In stately measured cadences, thesethirty-four essays provide timeless guidance on leading a spiritually fulfilling life. Light and Liberty is a triumphant work of supreme eloquence, as uplifting today as when Jefferson first set these immortal sentences on paper.
"From the Hardcover edition.
Our Wedding: A Keepsake Album by Meryl Doney, ISBN 1561483273
A lovely album for honoring the many memories of a wedding day.
The thoughtful text in this celebration book will bring to mind the many details of the day and help the newly married couple recall the events they want never to forget.
Tender artwork frames the pages where the bride and groom can record their preparations, their reflections and surprising moments, the menus and speeches, the informal photos, invitations, and cards.
Our Wedding: A Keepsake Album by Meryl Doney, ISBN 1561483273
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Staging a Revolution: The Art of Persuasion in the Islamic Republic of Iran by Peter J. Chelkowski, ISBN 0814715974
Staging a Revolution examines the orchestration of public myths and collective symbols in the making of the Islamic Revolution in Iran. From banners and songs, to bank notes and chewing-gum wrappers, the book depicts the words and images that geared the Iranian people towards mass mobilization for revolution and war. With essays by experts from New York University and Columbia University, the book examines previously unpublished sources in relation to Iranian history and religion. From the fiery speeches of Ayatollah Khomeini to graffiti, slogans and murals, the visual and iconographic history of the Islamic Revolution, little known to the West, is uncovered. The first book to examine this colossal political event through the images that set it in motion, Staging a Revolution tells the story from the inside -- revelatory and unfiltered history at its best.
Staging a Revolution: The Art of Persuasion in the Islamic Republic of Iran by Peter J. Chelkowski, ISBN 0814715974
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A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Clayborne Carson, ISBN 1586210467
Listeners can hear Dr. King's best-known oration, "I Have a Dream", his acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize, and "Beyond Vietnam", a compelling argument for ending the ongoing conflict, as they are read by such supporters as Senator Ten Kennedy, Ambassador George McGovern, Dorothy Height, and Ambassador Andrew Young. 8 CDs.
A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Clayborne Carson, ISBN 1586210467
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The Faith of George W. Bush
This audiobook allows readers to see how George W. Bush interjects his faith and belief in God into every detail of his life. From the President's devotional time alone each morning to his frequent incorporation of Scripture into his speeches, Bush relies upon his faith to direct his actions and goals.Unabridged.
The Faith of George W. Bush
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Representative American Speeches 2005-2006
Representative American Speeches 2005-2006
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B.D. Amis, African American Radical: A Short Anthology of Writings and Speeches
B.D. Amis, African American Radical: A Short Anthology of Writings and Speeches
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