Future State

Popular books such as The God Delusion have dismissed religion as a delusional artifact of evolution and ancient superstitions. But should millions of Americans' statements of belief and their behavior be dismissed that quickly? The pattern of religious influence in American society suggests mass consequence rather than mass delusion. In God Is Alive and Well, Frank Newport, Gallup's Editor-in-Chief, provides a new evidence-based analysis of Americans' religious beliefs and practices - and bold predictions about religion's future in the U.S.

A Legend of the Future by Agustín de Rojas, the father of Cuban science fiction, takes place inside a spaceship on a mission to Titan, one of Saturn's moons, while back on Earth, warring super powers threaten the fate of humanity. When the ship malfunctions on the return journey, the crewmembers must face their innermost fears amidst experiments in psychological and emotional conditioning and aliens that may or may not be real.

Los pensamientos, inquietudes y propuestas más personales del papa Francisco sobre la crisis del Covid-19 y el mundo que emergerá de ella. Para salir mejores de esta crisis necesitamos ver claro, elegir bien y actuar en consecuencia. Hablemos del cómo. Atrevámonos a soñar.

جاء هذا البحث في أجواء الربيع العربي وليد معاناة وتفكير وتأمل في تاريخ وواقع العلاقات البشرية غير الإنسانية التي اتسمت بالعنف في معظم الأحقاب التاريخية، وهذا ما أعاد الباحث وآخرين إلى التفكير في الجذور ومحاولة الإجابة عن الباحث وآخرين إلى التفكير في الجذور ومحاولة الإجابة عن الأسئلة الرئيسة التي تدور حول ماهية الإنسان والهويات الاجتماعية والعقد الاجتماعي والعلاقة بين الفرد والجماعة وشرعية الدولة ونظام الحكم فيها.

We are living in a time of monumental change. Countless numbers of ordinary people, men and women from all walks of life, are joining forces to challenge the direction our national leaders are now taking us. Washington’s idea of change has failed, and most Americans are now frustrated, disappointed, and angry. The result is a long list of offenses, both perceived and real, that can easily set off a chain reaction that quickly becomes irreversible.

"John DiIulio's Godly Republic: A Centrist Blueprint for America's Faith-Based Future is a splendid book. It is a much needed book. It is a book that will raise eyebrows and raise hackles - at both edges of the political spectrum. It will also raise the consciousness of listeners who are willing to consider dispassionately the careful, thoughtful, and quite penetrating argument Professor DiIulio makes...."

In this young readers' edition of Thank You for Voting, debut author and journalist Erin Geiger Smith presents a fascinating look into America’s voting history and inspires young people to get involved! Voting is a privilege and a right, but it hasn’t always been for many people. From the founding fathers to Jim Crow to women's suffrage to gerrymandering - and everything in between - listeners will get a look at the complex history of voting and become empowered to ask big questions.

As a reminder of God's role in the history and future of America, Newt and Callista Gingrich give listeners a look into the architecture and beauty of the nation's capital in Rediscovering God in America. Listeners will take a walk through Washington, DC, to view the nation's monuments and memorials, including the National Archives, where Thomas Jefferson's immortal words jump off the page. But this is not simply a walking tour of the city; this is a tour of American history.

The Future of the American Negro was written to put more definite and permanent form the ideas regarding the condition of the negro. Booker T. Washington, a prominent African American leader, educator and author, articulates the importance of Industrial education. He emphasized the importance of the development of the Negro in hand and heart training, which would provide the solid foundation necessary to attain the highest form of citizenship.

April 13, 2006. A Jerusalem Post headline reads: "Jericho man murdered over home sale." The 42 year-old father of eight was kidnapped, shot seven times, thrown into his car, and set on fire, because he had sold his Jerusalem apartment to Jews. Radical Islam has long desired to seize Jerusalem and make it off limits to Christian and Jewish believers. In this revealing book, Dore Gold, former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, reminds us that the war on terror is also a war on faith.

This audiobook contains a collection of thirteen research essays by those identified as future leaders of the Korean-American community on topics, such as China (Minjae Kim), labor unrest of early 1900s (James DongHwi Kim), the hostile relationship between Korean-Americans and African-Americans (Julius Im), Alexander Graham Bell (Hoon Ho Jang), Alzheimer's Disease (Edward Lee), Heart Attacks (Hyang Ki Lee), Coco Chanel (Julia Jeon), Thomas Edison (Kevin Lee), Bill Gates (Esther Lee), Steve Jobs (Amy Jeon), Henry Ford (Billy Kim), Ray Bradbury (James Kim), and Benjamin Franklin (Martin Kim).

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was one of the most prominent leaders in advancing African American civil rights. He points out that those who are freed cannot be members of society because they are not given the same opportunities. Washington concludes the book with five principles that will aid African Americans in their fight to have equal rights and opportunities.

Being Black in America is not an easy task. Black people in America are faced with the task of surviving in a system predicated on the notion that Black people were less than human, policed and enforced by a system that is rooted in slavery and racism. All while trying to succeed in a capitalist society where we are discriminated against.

Cultural diversity and boundless creativity flourish within the vibrant tapestry of Boston's neighborhoods. It's a place where the cherished echoes of history effortlessly intertwine with the cadence of forward-thinking progress, where each street corner whispers its own narrative, inviting exploration and connection. At its core, Boston's essence is a harmonious dance of evolution and heritage—a dynamic city that continues to thrive while nurturing the cherished memories of yesteryears. It is a living testament to an enduring spirit that holds a permanent residence within the nation's heart.

Personaje fascinante y contradictorio, es uno de los políticos estadounidenses más recordados de la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Tras convertirse en el primer católico que accedía a la presidencia, impulsó una serie de reformas que quedaron truncadas por su misterioso asesinato en 1963, un magnicidio cuyos móviles nunca han quedado del todo esclarecidos y que ha dado lugar a múltiples conjeturas.

In the world of Native Americans, oral communication takes the place of the written word in preserving their most valued texts. By a miracle of transmission, here is the earliest and most complete version of the story of the Cherokee people, from their origins in a land across the great waters to the coming of the white man. In olden times, it was recited at every Great Moon or Cherokee New Year festival so it could be learned by young people.

Son pocos los momentos de nuestras vidas en los que nos encontramos con un texto electrizante. Nos da esa sensación de que "¡esto era lo que me estaba perdiendo!". En el mundo de los nativos norteamericanos, donde la comunicación oral ocupa el lugar de la palabra escrita, esa revelación suele ocurrir cuando escuchamos por primera vez - o comprendemos por primera vez– la historia del origen, la naturaleza y el carácter de nuestra gente.