![]() An unabridged audiobook production of all eleven volumes was produced by the Books on Tape company and was read by Alexander Adams (also known as Grover Gardner). Sets of them were frequently offered by book clubs. The volumes were best sellers and sold well for many years. ![]() The series won a Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1968 with the 10th volume in the series, Rousseau and Revolution. In the preface to the first volume, Durant states his intention to make the series in 5 volumes, although this would not turn out to be the case. Beginning with The Age of Reason Begins, Ariel is credited as a co-author. The first six volumes of The Story of Civilization are credited to Will Durant alone, with Ariel recognized only in the acknowledgements. ![]() The series was written over a span of four decades. The Story of Civilization (1935–1975), by husband and wife Will and Ariel Durant, is an 11-volume set of books covering both Eastern and Western civilizations for the general reader, with a particular emphasis on European (Western) history. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() On the women's side, four Explorers ran the 1,500 meters including Stephanie Bearish, Caitlin Storbeck, Samantha Gallagher and Wendy Hutchinson. McPeak clocked a 1:54.91 and Laratta followed up with a 1:56.28. In the 800 meter race was Terence McPeak and Dave Laratta. Hausherr placed 28th with a time of 14:38.69 and Ward finished 45th with a 14:47.26. ![]() Also in the race was Nick Crits, who clocked a 3:51.91 for 26th.ĭave Hausherr and Sean Ward represented the Explorers in the 5K as both finished in the top of a fast race that saw 27 qualifications. He placed 18th out of 73 runners in a race that featured 19 qualifying times. Several distance runners competed at Princeton while the remainder of the team competed at the two-day Widener Invitational.Įdwards ran a 3:50.50 in qualifying for the IC4A Championship. PHILADELPHIA - Senior Korey Edwards grabbed his 1,500 meter qualification time at the Larry Ellis Invitational at Princeton University this weekend. ![]() ![]() 'Richly detailed and riveting middle grade time-slip tale set in Roman times.' Story Links I cannot wait to see what she whips up next! Hannah's Book Reviews One of a kind, Anna Ciddor has done an amazing job of adding just the right amount of humor, embarrassment and shocking in this action-packed story. 'This historical fiction book is the ideal novel for children 10+. 'A brilliant novel that combines history, archaeology, time travel and conflicts of modernity versus antiquity to teach kids something new and unique in a fun and vibrant way.' The Book Muse The Boy Who Stepped Through Time is a sweet, funny romp perfect for history buffs ages 8+.' Readings 'Anna Ciddor has vividly brought the Roman era to life with authentic historical flourishes. ![]() ![]() ![]() The modern notion of a citizen’s individual rights, protected by due process and set procedures, has its roots in the common law of this period. ![]() Here, Balko says early policing protected property more than it protected the state from dissent. When they did, people started to lose respect for politicians and scholars, and started gaining respect for soldiers. He notes that prior to the reign of Julius Caesar, soldiers were not permitted to enter Rome as a standing army. Based on what he sees emerging, we won’t enjoy where we’re headed.īalko reaches for policing’s original form and principles by heading all the way back to ancient Rome, at the end of the Republic. He’s asking us what kind of state we want for ourselves. Rise of the Warrior Cop drives home a message that a broad majority of Americans should find compelling. ![]() That he makes such a effective tear-down of policing’s seedy history and horrifying tactics should concern us. Constitution and in Enlightenment-era ideas of individual rights and liberties and due process of law. ![]() In fact, his words and his record of work suggest he’s a libertarian and serious about it. The author of Rise of the Warrior Cop doesn’t want to destroy policing. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It is one of the all-time finest memoirs.Ĭhoosing to Run is quite possibly the most entertaining sports memoir, full stop. Those who have turned the pages of these autobiographies are better off for having done so.Īmongst these and other greats is Choosing to Run by Des Linden and Bonnie D. Two people advocating for versions of socialism from opposite ends of the privilege spectrum. George Orwell wrote, Down and Out in Paris and London in 1933 and truer words have not been uttered since “it is curious how people take it for granted that they have a right to preach at you and pray over you as soon as your income falls below a certain level.”Īnd three-time Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau delivered “Memoirs” 62 years hence. “No one understands and appreciates the American Dream of hard work leading to material rewards better than a non-American.” - Bourdain. Who does not love the former first lady and her appreciation of her own mother’s brilliant and kind of unflappable Zen neutrality…Īnthony Bourdain spoke to all through his autobiography Kitchen Confidential - we miss him. Michelle Robinson Obama wrote the memoir, “Becoming,” and it is admirable work. © Copyright – 2023 – Athletics Illustrated ![]() ![]() I’ve spent most of my time in Delhi and now in Mumbai for the last few years, and in both these cities, I’ve seen this need for being self-enclosed. ![]() ![]() Prayaag Akbar’s Leila offers a dark view of a city governed by boundaries and orderĪsk Prayaag what made him think of this nightmarish vision, and he explains, “I think there was a lot of angst in me as to how we live in our cities. At the heart of the story is 43-year-old Shalini whose daughter Leila has been snatched away from her, her Muslim husband Riz murdered brutally, fighting to maintain her sanity while being packed off to the Towers. Prayaag Akbar’s Leila is a dark, dystopian view of a city governed by boundaries and order – where the rules of the Council are imperative to obey or the Repeaters will violently punish you where those who marry outside their religion or go against heteronormative norms are sent to Purity Camp and people live in fear in gated communities segregated by their religion. It’s been heralded as one of the major fiction debuts to watch out for this year. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Old foes and new enemies converge, and as corruption within the Scythedom spreads, Rowan and Citra begin to lose hope. His story is told in whispers across the continent.Īs Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the “new order.” But when her life is threatened and her methods questioned, it becomes clear that not everyone is open to the change. Since then, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid. The Thunderhead is the perfect ruler of a perfect world, but it has no control over the scythedom. Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology. “Even better than the first book.” - School Library Journal (starred review)
![]() In Patel, Menon, then Reforms Commissioner to Lord Wavell, recognised a political force to reckon with. Not for him the traditional role of sycophant or yes-man. He thought nothing of taking on colossuses of the likes of Gandhi and Nehru, if his views differed from theirs. There is no doubt that Patel was a seasoned administrator, a beloved fighter for land reform and a man of granite-like strength of mind. ![]() In a blog published in The Times of India on October 31, the Indian Prime Minister termed Patel the “maker of modern India”.Īlso read: Reconfiguring India’s Nationalism, One Grand Statue at a Time On October 30, 2018, 68 years after his death, a statue of the Sardar – incidentally the tallest in the world at 597 ft – was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Narmada district of Gujarat. Stories of Menon’s travels across India, and his dealings with petulant, rebellious, sometimes gun-toting maharajahs are legendary, even though it is Patel who is widely held to be the unifier of modern India. ![]() ![]() In modern Indian history, the duo of Patel and Menon commands respect even today. In June 1947, the states department, with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in charge and Vappala Pangunni Menon as its administrative head and secretary, was established with the sole aim of ensuring the merger of the princely states with India. ![]() ![]() But all other pleasures and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit of joy.” ![]()
![]() ![]() High Treason is an interesting look at the family of a Saudi prince, what it means to trust, and how to respond in the face of betrayal. But who would be willing to commit high treason, and can Kord and Monica stop them in time? ![]() Worse yet, the would-be assassin always seems to be one step ahead of them, implicating someone close to the prince-or the investigation. Plans that could easily incite a number of suspects both in the US and in countries hostile to Saudi Arabia. Kord and Monica must quickly put aside interagency squabbles, however, when they learn the prince has additional motives for his visit-plans to promote stronger ties with the US and encourage economic growth and westernization in his own country. FBI Special Agent Kord Davidson is the lead on the prince’s protective detail because of their long-standing friendship, but he’s surprised-and none too happy-when the CIA brings one of their operatives, Monica Alden, in on the task force after the assassination attempt. When Saudi Prince Omar bin Talal visits Houston to seek cancer treatment for his mother, an attempt on his life puts all agencies on high alert. ![]() ![]() But the assassin may be closer than they expect. An FBI agent and a CIA operative are tasked with keeping the prince safe and uncovering the plot. Middle Eastern and American cultures collide when an assassination attempt is made on a Saudi prince. ![]() |