Education Revolution

John Adams once wrote, “People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity.” That was very much Adams’ experience. Having been born in the English colony of Massachusetts in 1735, he not only witnessed a new nation emerging from the shell of infancy, but he also participated in its growing pains. Adams was a man who was frequently asked to assume roles in which he had little experience, like that of a diplomat to France and England. In a sense, he was a part of the vanguard that the government had thrown into the fray.

Have you always been fond of learning Spanish but just never felt confident enough to learn a new language? Are you curious to understand the meaning of those hit Latino songs? Would you like to watch your favorite Netflix series without subtitles, without taking long-hour Spanish lessons or spending an extended amount of time in a Spanish-speaking country? If you never open a language book before or you were never involved in any Spanish classes, the practical approach of this book together with the practical exercises will guide you step by step in learning Spanish.

Don't waste your time on useless lessons that teach you only about theory. With our new revolutionary course, you have the opportunity to learn from native Spanish speakers about the secret of the language and the truly useful tips to be able to write and speak Spanish in everyday life.

Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of America and had an enormous impact on America as it is today. In addition to that, there are many little-known facts about the man who is Benjamin Franklin. Unlike many of the other Founding Fathers, he started out in humble circumstances. From a young age, Benjamin Franklin fought for the rights of America at home and abroad. Yet, he bore the burdens of leadership and never shirked nor faltered in his mission. His greatest asset was his charm and friendliness, but he had his detractors as well and felt the emotional impact of that.

From plantation owner to diplomat to US president, James Monroe was known for his tenacity in pursuing what he thought was right, while also being honored for his fair policies, such as the Monroe Doctrine and policies to develop the country’s infrastructure. Explore more of the captivating life of James Monroe.

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On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode through Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, shouting, "The British are coming!" to start the American Revolution.

Ancient cultures have been looking up at the stars for thousands of years, wondering about their place in the universe. What were those glowing spots in the black cover of night? Just how far away was the moon? These and other questions hounded humanity through the millennia until, finally, relative economic stability allowed for a number of people to examine their world more closely. Slowly, knowledge and understanding accumulated generation by generation until the conditions were ideal enough for a revolution to occur in thinking, experimentation, worldview, and natural philosophy.

Most of us have probably heard the story of how a German monk named Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of a church. These Ninety-five Theses were essentially ninety-five complaints lodged against the Catholic Church. In those days, the Catholic Church was the big guy on the block when it came to religion.

Welcome to 1968 - a revolution in a book. Essays, memoirs, and more by fourteen award-winning authors offer unique perspectives on one of the world’s most tumultuous years.... To capture that extraordinary year, editors Marc Aronson and Susan Campbell Bartoletti created an anthology that showcases many genres of nonfiction. Some contributors use a broad canvas, others take a close look at a moment, and matched essays examine the same experience from different points of view.

Dive into "Ink to Impact," the indispensable guide that transforms the vast and often daunting odyssey of self-publishing into a delightful journey. This isn't your ordinary how-to manual; it's a treasure map that leads you through the wilds of writing, publishing, and marketing with ease, wit, and wisdom. "Ink to Impact" demystifies the self-publishing process, making it not only accessible but thoroughly enjoyable.

This captivating history audiobook presents a general outline of the American Revolution, focusing largely on the period between the outbreak of rebellion in 1765 until the ratification of the US Constitution in 1789.

From being the home of some of the first people in America to being the birthplace of the United States, Virginia has had an incredibly rich and interesting history even before its inauguration as a state. Virginia was once the most populous and affluent state in the country and the birthplace of many of the most important figures in early United States’ history. Yet, despite Virginia’s successes and great heritage, it has, for much of history, been a divided state that has found itself debating even the most basic rights and issues.

The expert who brought you Medicare Decoded reveals the wave of the future: showing businesses how to bring healthcare costs back down to earth through the revolutionary concept of reference-based pricing, realizing profound financial savings, and putting control back in the hands of the insured, all while providing even better coverage than many traditional plans.

Just as your power bill continues to rise, the sun also rises. Why are we letting a renewable resource that beams down on us each day go to waste? Solar energy is no longer a distant dream of the future. It is a real, viable option for America’s power needs, and T.J. Kanczuzewski of Inovateus Solar is mapping out a path for energy independence for anyone looking for clean, renewable power.

Different countries carry revolutions differently. You probably know how Americans carried theirs, but do you know how the Russian Revolution went? If not, then this is the audiobook to listen to. It discusses important facts that will help create an overall picture of the key players and events that brought about change in the Russian leadership and society. Start listening today!

This audio study guide for Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as American mythology, war as an opportunity, and learning the wrong lessons from history. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics.

In The First Conspiracy, Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch tell the thrilling and little-known true story of how a vengeful Loyalist governor plotted to assassinate the leader of the rebellious Continental army, George Washington. The First Conspiracy, written by a master of political thrillers, shines a light on the bizarre plot to kill George Washington in the days leading up to the Revolutionary War and how it came to be discovered.

The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 offers a thorough account of the emergence of the antislavery movement in Britain and the United States. But what makes the work unique is the way it explores and unpicks the complex relationships between changes in our understanding of what is moral, the impact of political action, and its effect on social change.

American sociologist Jack A. Goldstone examines the causes of revolutions and uprisings in the period between 1500 and 1800. Investigating cases in both Europe and Asia, the conclusions he reaches are surprising. Many thinkers had previously believed that Europe's distinctive history - and particularly the rise of capitalism - had created the specific revolutions and political changes that launched the continent on a path to global supremacy. Goldstone says this is wrong, and that European and Asian states were, in fact, all experiencing similar developments.