Against The Wind: A Motorcycle Ride
Come along on a ride of discovery,
of the two-lane backroads of America,
and the joy of riding and living in the moment.
Focusing on the journey instead of the destination.
Rediscovering solo travel on a chopper, with a small gas tank and a large amount of imagination,
and with all the uncertainty of the present and the precarious promises of the future.
American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing our Nation
An enlightened exploration of history to unite a deeply divided America
Two disparate Americas have always coexisted. In this thoroughly researched, engaging and ultimately hopeful story of our nation’s divergent roots, Seth David Radwell clearly links the fascinating history of the two American Enlightenments to our raging political division. He also demonstrates that reasoned analysis and historical perspective are the only antidote to irrational political discourse.
Dear Barack: The extraordinary partnership of Barack Obama and Angela Merkel
oday, we know US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as two of the world’s most influential leaders, together at the center of some of the biggest controversies and most impressive advancements of our time. But while their friendship has been the subject of both scrutiny and admiration, few know the full story. Taking office at the height of the 2008 global recession, Obama was keenly aware of the fractured relationship between the US and Europe. And for her part, Merkel was suspicious of the charismatic newcomer who had captivated her country. Faced with the challenges of globalization, the two often clashed over policy, but—as the first Black president and first female chancellor—they shared a belief that democracy could uplift the world.
In Search of America
A series of essays on aspects of American history and culture, encompassing History (The American Revolution; Nation of Immigrants); Literature (The Great American Novel; The Detective Novel); Art (American Modern); Music (All That Jazz; Ten Decades of Popular Music); and Film (The Hollywood Musical; Through the Lens—Westerns; Comedies; The Art of Alfred Hitchcock).
Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience
We all know the story of Thanksgiving. Or do we? This uniquely American holiday has a rich history beyond the famous Pilgrim feast of 1621. In THANKSGIVING, Melanie Kirkpatrick journeys through four centuries to craft a vivid portrait of our nation’s best-loved tradition. The story includes the evolution of Thanksgiving dinner, why football became part of the celebration, and how Native Americans view the holiday. While the rites and rituals have evolved, the essence of Thanksgiving remains the same: family and friends feasting together in a spirit of hospitality and gratitude. With Readings for Thanksgiving Day and historic Recipes & Bills of Fare.
What if…? THE FANTASTIC MULTIVERSE OF Leonardo da Vinci – MYSTERIOUS MACHINES, CODES and DIGITAL ART: Dreams, fantasies and new works of art … manuscripts and works of Leonardo da Vinci
What if the Mona Lisa was a marble statue? What if Leonardo had carved David in place of Michelangelo? If “another Leonardo”, in another universe, had studied an alien dragonfly, how would his design of the flying machine have changed? A fantastic digital artistic journey, curious, strange and incomprehensible works, projects and machines. Hundreds of unpublished fantastic illustrations inspired by the history and manuscripts of Leonardo da Vinci, a tribute to Leonardo from the digital age. If there was the possibility of a multiverse, an infinite possibility of worlds to explore with the imagination, why not imagine the projects of other Leonardo da Vinci. This fantastic, irreverent and crazy game is also useful for understanding the real Leonardo. What was, for example, the Last Supper? Was “story” true? No, because, the scene painted by Leonardo represented an imaginary Jesus, not a historical one, in an invented environment, painted by the artist to create a new “visual story”. I hope these “visual stories” help stimulate the imagination and creativity of the viewer. Curiosity will also lead you to discover Leonardo’s real manuscripts and how much fascination they still represent for everyone.
Whispers and Wailings: Untold Stories Of Migrant Workers In The Middle East
The book “Whispers and Wailings” is based on eight years of research. The author, Prof. Khan Mosleh, has been in various countries in the Middle East since January 1, 2012, for employment and teaching. In this long journey, he has come in contact with thousands of Bangladeshi immigrant workers and heard the tragic history of their lives. Although the workers are termed ‘remittance fighters,’ they are neglected on their own country’s soil. In the Middle East, they are called ‘Miskin.’ These heroic workers sacrifice their happiness for 12 to 14 hours daily and seven days a week or some 29 days a month and bring smiles to the faces of the country and family. When the author came in contact with Hossein, a housemaid in a neighboring house, in 2016, he came to know the details of his daily life. After seeing Hossein up close and knowing his unknown life story, a latent desire arose in the author’s mind that these workers need to tell the unknown chapter to the world. He started recording different people’s words little by little, which continued until now. The book tells the migrant workers’ life stories and describes the Middle East’s geographical and social aspects to acquaint the readers.