Learning World History

Was the 2000 presidential campaign merely a contest between Pinocchio and Dumbo? And did Dumbo miraculously turn into Abraham Lincoln after the events of September 11? In fact, Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Paul Waldman argue in The Press Effect, these stereotypes, while containing some elements of the truth, represent the failure of the press and the citizenry to engage the most important part of our political process in a critical fashion.

Discussing the history of mankind. History of the planet Earth. Ancient religion and beliefs. Ancient alien theories. Looking into massive stone complexes and pyramids. Conspiracy theories. Mainstream science and theories.

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.

Jesus Christ has been undoubtedly one of the greatest leaders in the history of mankind. He has been so powerful that he keeps leading billions of human beings 2,000 years after his death. Discover the lessons from Jesus Christ that can transform your business and your life!

Welcome to a journey of discovery and intellectual exploration! I'm thrilled to share with you this collection of 30 essays that delve into a wide array of fascinating topics. As an author with an insatiable curiosity about the world around us, I set out on a mission to create a book that would not only satisfy my own quest for knowledge but also ignite the spark of wonder in others. In crafting this book, I embraced the cutting-edge technology of our time. I utilized advanced AI chatbots and assistants to scour the vast expanse of the internet, helping me uncover intriguing facts, studies,...

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the pages of "Iconic Stuff that will Tickle your Brain," a captivating book that delves into an eclectic array of topics designed to pique your curiosity and expand your mind. From the intricacies of the human body to the marvels of ancient civilizations, this book is a treasure trove of fascinating information that will leave you eager to explore more. Discover the hidden world of gut bacteria and their profound impact on our overall health, or dive into the ethical implications of gene editing and the revolutionary potential of CRISPR technology. ...

Sumerian history and mythology have been shrouded in mystery for thousands of years. These tales of the world's very first civilization is now being exposed to the light of day, fascinating men and women around the world. The stories of Enlil, Enkidu, and Gilgamesh are finding new audiences. People are interested in learning about a world where the people felt and experienced thoughts very differently from how we do today.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in a system where your entire childhood revolves around education? In this book, Maxime Wong takes you on an eye-opening journey through China’s school system, one of the most competitive and demanding in the world.

This is your moment to shine. Bring out the scorecards, unlock your brains, and get ready to bring a new life to Japanese trivia. Here you can learn about Japan, spend your time laughing with joy, and keep your mind engaged while feeding your brain with new, fascinating facts.

Kristie Macrakis combines a storyteller's sense of drama with a historian's respect for evidence in this pause-resisting history of intrigue and espionage, love and war, magic and secrecy. From the piazzas of ancient Rome to the spy capitals of the Cold War, Macrakis' global history reveals the drama and importance of invisible ink. From Ovid's advice to use milk for illicit love notes, to al-Qaeda's hidden instructions in pornographic movies, this book presents stories of secret messaging that chart its evolution in sophistication and its impact on history.

El Día D, la invasión de Normandía por los aliados, que estaba en manos de la Alemania Nazi, fue uno de los logros más extraordinarios, no solo de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, sino de toda la historia militar. Millones de soldados de los países aliados participaron en esta invasión, la más grande jamás realizada. Increíbles actos de astucia y coraje aseguraron el éxito en una operación que cambió el curso de la guerra, abriendo un nuevo y amplio frente que condujo a la liberación de Francia y la derrota de la Alemania Nazi.

What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how these historic documents provide U.S. citizens with the freedoms they enjoy today.

This book is a unique inquiry into the history and the ongoing moral significance of mass communication as an idea and social form. Organized around narrative accounts of individuals and their communicative worlds, it strives to refigure mass communication as a concept, illuminate significant but overlooked rhetorical episodes in its history, and call listeners to reconsider their own engagements with it today.

Note: This is a summary and analysis of Mao's Great Famine and not the original book. Historian Frank Dikötter used a brief window of political openness before the 2008 Beijing Olympics in China to get inside official archives and gather evidence of the terrible toll the Great Chinese Famine took on ordinary people. He also discovered how Communist leaders caused, and then covered up, the catastrophe. Dikötter shows the disaster was much worse than previously thought, with a death toll of at least 45 million.

Durante años, el tema de la Compañía Británica de las Indias Orientales ha fascinado a historiadores, así como a economistas, antropólogos, sociólogos y otros tipos de estudiosos. Algunos consideran que la Compañía es un ejemplo perfecto de un imperio que drena los recursos de las personas desfavorecidas y destruye sus culturas enteras en un abrir y cerrar de ojos.

On May 7, 1945, journalist Edward Kennedy bypassed military censorship to be the first to break the news of the Nazi surrender executed in Reims, France. While, at the behest of Soviet leaders, Allied authorities prohibited release of the story, Kennedy stuck to his journalistic principles and refused to manage information he believed the world had a right to know. No action by an American correspondent during the war proved more controversial.

The Inter War Years are a fascinating period of history, swinging from 'never again' to the start of another world war. Our Inter War Years GCSE series not only brings this alive but also sets out everything you will need to know for both your coursework and your exams. Starting from the end of World War I, it examines the peace treaties and how fair they were, whether or not the League of Nations was successful and why international peace had collapsed by 1939. Each chapter will address these questions and give you enough detail to help prepare for your exams.

Can violence and crime ever be justified? Is there ever a good reason to commit those acts that have been called unacceptable by the law? What if it's to help those around you and lift yourself out of a dire situation? In this book, you will see that sometimes questions like this aren't so simple to answer. These questions and countless others will all make more sense when you discover the story of Colombia's infamous drug lord, Pablo Escobar.

Higher education is at an impasse. Black Lives Matter and #MeToo show that racism and sexism remain pervasive on campus, while student and faculty movements fight to reverse increased tuition, student debt, corporatization, and adjunctification. Commentators typically frame these issues as crises for an otherwise optimal mode of intellectual and professional development. Eli Meyerhoff instead sees this impasse as inherent to universities. The predominant mode of study, education, must be deromanticized in order to recognize it as a colonial-capitalist institution.

The Smartest Kids Know Their Options: School Alternatives for Success in the Real World empowers parents, educators, and policymakers to make informed decisions about the education of children. It offers valuable insights into the flaws of the current system and presents a wide range of alternatives that prioritize individualized learning, holistic development, and parental involvement.