Historical & Political Biographies

Travel at the speed of a VW bug (and a Greyhound bus) with a candidate for President of the United States who advocates progressive policy proposals. After the First Gulf War, in 1991, President George Herbert Walker Bush is in office. No Democrat has risen to oppose him. The book's author, a 35-year-old multimedia artist and documentary filmmaker from Venice Beach, California stands up, leaves his studio, and takes readers along for the political journey, intimately sharing his quest to become the Democratic Party's candidate for president. To maintain his authenticity, he leaves his long hair uncut, as it was when he decided to run. His gold VW bug is on its last legs as the author's road tripping campaign progresses, and the author articulates his visions for the United States people and the nation's economy that embraces employee-ownership of companies that he envisions as also being employee-run. Along the way, we are with the author as he meets a breadth of characters, learns political truths, and gains supporters in the 1992 Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primary.

HANNIBAL was a Carthaginian general. He acquired his great distinction as a warrior by his desperate contests with the Romans. Rome and Carthage grew up together on opposite sides of the Mediterranean Sea. For about a hundred years they waged against each other most dreadful wars. There were three of these wars. Rome was successful in the end, and Carthage was entirely destroyed. There was no real cause for any disagreement between these two nations. Their hostility to each other was mere rivalry and spontaneous hate. They spoke a different language; they had a different origin; and they lived on opposite sides of the same sea. So they hated and devoured each other. Those who have read the history of Alexander the Great, in this series, will recollect the difficulty he experienced in besieging and subduing Tyre, a great maritime city, situated about two miles from the shore, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Cart-hage was originally founded by a colony from this city of Tyre, and it soon became a great commercial and maritime power like its mother. The Carthaginians built ships, and with them explored all parts of the Mediterranean Sea.

AUSTRALIAN POLITICAL HISTORY. The author intertwines three themes: the character of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott as displayed in his fearless no-holds battle with the far-left radicals at Sydney University (1976-1980); what it means to be a philosophical conservative in a leftist world; and the author's critique of the student rebellion and the radicalism driving it. The author lived through the tumultuous years of the 1960s and 1970s revolution. Tony Abbott becomes a vehicle through which he expresses his scathing critique of the student rebellion.In 2012, a passage in David Marr's book POLITICAL ANIMAL: THE MAKING OF TONY ABBOTT caused uproar across Australia. Leftist Marr is an out-and-proud passionate critic of Abbott's. Barbara Ramjan, wife of a top-gun criminal lawyer and hitherto unknown to the public, accused Abbott of subjecting her to an act of violence that (allegedly) occurred in 1977 when they were students at Sydney University. Marr made Ramjan's accusation public thirty-five years later. Abbott's many critics in politics and the media swallowed the accusation and treated the alleged violence as more evidence for the views they had long held about him.The scenario they propagate is that Abbott is sexist and hates women; claims men are the natural leaders of society; and in politics he is brutal and insensitive. Above all this, is the irrational discriminatory religion that motivates him. Abbott has no place in politics. Indeed, feminist Susan Mitchell strove to make the case in her book TONY ABBOTT; A MAN'S MAN that Abbott was 'dangerous'. But how well do the many books and reports attacking Abbott stand up to scrutiny? How well does their judgment of Abbott bear close investigation? How much is a caricature for political purposes, and how much is supported by the evidence? What is the evidence for Ramjan's accusation?In TONY ABBOTT AND THE TIMES OF REVOLUTION, the author investigates. He traces Abbott's political development from school through to the end of his time at Sydney University (1963-1980). A contemporary of Abbott's and sharing a similar background, the author draws on his experiences and reactions to the tumultuous times of the 1960s and 1970s in addition to the documentary research.The book is in four parts: the school years and the 1960s revolution; student radicalism at Sydney University 1973-1975, the prelude to Abbott's arrival on campus; Abbott's engagement with the far left (1976-1980); and the media and Abbott. What emerges from the author's tracing of Abbott's combat with the far left on campus is the waging of a heroic battle on behalf of Western Civilisation against the combined forces of Marxism in its multiple manifestations. In the final chapter, the author reviews the evidence in Marr's book for the alleged violence and finds none of it makes sense. There are holes through which a herd of African elephants could pass without touching the sides.The book contains an index of names.

Ironically, when we think of fascism, we often look at someone as brutal and influential as adolf hitler, but the word "fascism" originated from italian. The ideology that was carried out in the vicious spanish war right before world war 2, and was embraced by nazi germany, was actually pushed and more or less invented by the italians during a critical time in history when many changes were made, and when fear and uncertainty were all in the air. Mussolini was efficient and influential. He was a fearless leader not to be trifled with. Let's take a look at what he did and why.Mussolini would ride that wave to power, and he would hold it for decades as he opportunistically tried to strengthen italy's position and empire. That would lead him to foreign interventions in africa, and eventually an alliance with nazi germany's adolf hitler, ultimately costing him everything and devastating his country throughout world war ii.For the people of spain, however, franco was far from the benevolent figurehead he portrayed himself to be. Franco's rule was vicious and spiteful, and persecution and oppression were ever present during his dictatorship. Franco's spain was intolerant of dissent, and by the 1970s, the country appeared to outsiders to be completely under his control and influence. It seemed likely that his successors would continue to rule in his image or, more worryingly, that far left groups would challenge a post-franco autocrat.

Cultural heritage refers to the legacy of tangible and intangible heritage assets of a society or a group that have been passed down through generations. Natural heritage, tangible culture and intangible culture are all a part of cultural heritage. Conservation or preservation is the deliberate act of preserving cultural heritage from the present for the future. In a broader context, cultural heritage includes expensive and important tangible objects and materials collected by cultural institutions. It also includes the heritage represented in landscapes, built environment as well as intangible living heritage such as traditions and customs. Cultural heritage has immense potential for promoting territorial cohesion, increasing people's quality of life, driving economic growth, understanding the past, and creating job opportunities. This book explores all the ethical aspects of cultural heritage in the present day scenario. It aims to serve as a resource guide for students and experts alike and contribute to the growth of the discipline.

"In a style reminiscent of Mark Twain and Patrick F. McManus, Quay's first-hand knowledge and love of the land, the people, and the culture of the Ozarks comes through in this whimsical collection of engaging and mostly true stories. A delight for the mind and a balm for the soul-a must read!"Dr. Andrew BishopAnthropologist & Star of TV's Naked and Afraid. The Road to Derry County is a work that arises out of three great loves: faith, family and friends, and the Ozarks. Though sometimes hard to believe, the stories in this book are true ... or would be true if someone had not done the math beforehand (that'll make sense later). Perhaps a bit embellished, they have been told and re-told around campfires and woodstoves from one generation to the next.No matter your heritage, as the wisdom of these ancient hills captures your imagination, the stories herein will touch your heart and leave you richer, happier, and more thoughtful.Mark Allen Quay is an avid naturalist, distinguished scholar, ordained minister, teacher, and Air Force veteran. With two doctoral degrees, 40 years of teaching, and acclaimed literary works, he inspires with tales of astonishing grace, offering wisdom, faith, and a spirit of adventure to all who venture into his world.

The fascinating story of one of our nation's "Fly Girls". The Women Airforce Service Pilots of WWII flew every P-47 off the factory line in 1944. They flew 60,000,000 miles of operational flights and 77 different types of military aircraft including the B-29 during the years 1934-1944.Elizabeth "Betty" Wall was one of these 1,074 W.A.S.P.S. who served their country well during the course of the war. She went on to raise a family of 5 during the 50's and 60's (5 kids in 5 years) and became a statistical researcher with the American Cancer Society.Elizabeth "Betty" Wall flew an F-16 at age 71 and first piloted at B-17 at age 82! And she is still going strong at 83. This is the story of her life that so far spans nearly a century: from the "Roaring Twenties" and the "Great Depression" through WWII, the 60's and 70's to the present day.Wall is a member of the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame and received the Immortal Chaplain's Humanitarian Award representing all Women Service Volunteers of WWII. She introduced Mr. Tom Browkow at the celebration dedicating a Veteran's Museum at the Hormel Plant in Austin, Minnesota. She is an energetic octogenarian who finds every day a golden opportunity to enjoy God's gifts.Immerse yourself in the stories of a remarkable life and learn more about one of the people that we have to thank for the remarkable age we are now living in.Comments"...It was great to seek you again recently. You are a remarkable person and a Minnesota treasure! Thanks for your service."Tim PawlentyGovernor of Minnesota"Elizabeth Strohfus is an incredible person. She has had opportunities to do and see things that many of us only dream about. It is amazing to look at the accomplishments she has achieved over a lifetime and it is an honor to know her. Elizabeth is a star that continues to burn bright and is full of more energy than most teenagers. Who else can say they have flown an F-16 at age 71 and a B-17 at age 82?"Jon VelishekHistorian, Rice County Historical Society, Faribault, Minnesota