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  Ephesians - The World English...

  Various Authors

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  Ephesians is the tenth book of the New Testament. Its authorship has traditionally been attributed to Paul the Apostle but starting in 1792, this has been challenged as Deutero-Pauline, that is, pseudepigrapha written in Paul's name by a later author strongly influenced by Paul's thought, probably "by a loyal disciple to sum up Paul's teaching and to apply it to a new situation fifteen to twenty-five years after the Apostle's death".

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  America in World War II - From...

  Liam Dale

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  Join The History Journals on an hourly history tour of this pivotal era, focusing on America's entry into the war. 
   
  While World War I was once called the "war to end all wars," it wasn't long before America's young men found themselves thrust into another global conflict. On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course of history. America, previously on the sidelines, now stood shoulder to shoulder with the Allies in the fight against Hitler and the Axis powers. 
   
  Explore America's journey into World War II, uncovering the remarkable courage and bravery displayed by Americans on both domestic and foreign fronts. Learn about Hollywood's role in the war effort, the contributions of American women in factories, and the paths taken by American troops who played a pivotal role in making the world safer for future generations. 
   
  Embark on this compelling exploration of America's involvement in World War II, a turning point in history.

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  I Love Presentations Volume 4

  James Caplin

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  James Caplin is an established and well respected executive coach. In this series of 'I Love Presentations' he shares and guides us through his unique step by step approach to presentations. Each episode is a short easy to use audio digest that analyses each part of the process to clearly explain how to give expert, informative and well received presentations with the minimum of fuss for the maximum effect. .  In Episode 8, the final part, James explains ‘How To Be An Effective Presenter’.  Further information can be found at www.jamescaplin.com

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  The Roman Imperial Succession

  John D. Grainger

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  An investigation of how a man could become a Roman emperor, and the failure to create an enduring, consistent system for selecting the next emperor.  
   
  John D. Grainger analyses the Roman imperial succession, demonstrating that the empire organized by Augustus was fundamentally flawed in the method it used to find emperors. Augustus’s system was a mixture of heredity, senatorial, and military influences, and these were generally antagonistic. Consequently, the Empire went through a series of crises, in which the succession to a previous, usually dead, emperor was the main issue. The infamous “Year of the Four Emperors,” AD 69, is only the most famous of these crises, which often involved bouts of bloody and destructive civil war, assassinations and purges. These were followed by a period, usually relatively short, in which the victor in the “crisis” established a new system, juggling the three basic elements identified by Augustus, but which was as fragile and short lived as its predecessor; these “consequences” of each crisis are discussed. The lucid and erudite text is supported by over 22 genealogical tables and 100 images illustrating the Emperors. 
   
  Praise of The Roman Imperial Succession 
   
  “For a general introduction to the question of how one becomes a Roman emperor, Grainger has provided a sound guide.” —Bryn Mawr Classical Review

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  Kindergarten - A Teacher Her...

  Julie Diamond

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  “[Diamond] has captured the world of the class—at times chaotic, always busy, usually inspired”— Essential reading for parents and teachers alike (Los Angeles Times).   Hailed by renowned educator Deborah Meier as “a rare and special pleasure to read,” Kindergarten explores a year in the life of a kindergarten classroom through the eyes of the gifted veteran teacher and author Julie Diamond. In this lyrical, beautifully written first-person account, Diamond explains the logic behind the routines and rituals children need to thrive. As she guides us through all aspects of classroom life—the organization, curriculum, and relationships that create a unique class environment—we begin to understand what kindergarten can and should be: a culture that builds children’s desire to understand the world and lays the foundation for lifelong learning.  Kindergarten makes a compelling case for an expansive definition of teaching and learning, one that supports academic achievement without sacrificing students’ curiosity, creativity, or development of social values. Diamond’s celebration of the possibilities of classroom life is a welcome antidote to today’s test-driven climate. Written for parents and teachers alike, Kindergarten offers a rare glimpse into what’s really going on behind the apparent chaos of a busy kindergarten classroom, sharing much-needed insights into how our children can have the best possible early school experiences.   “As a classroom insider, Diamond pulls back the curtain and allows parents and others a view of how an effective classroom actually works.” —Library Journal   “An extraordinary resource for parents and teachers at all stages. It is honest and masterful, engrossing and unique. And it is utterly real.” —Ruth Sidney Charney, author of Teaching Children to Care

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  War is a Racket

  General Smedley D. Butler

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  After his retirement from the Marine Corps in the early 1930's, General Smedley D. Butler embarked on a national lecture tour, where he gave his speech about how commercial interests benefit from war. The speech was well received and he wrote an expanded version of it, which was published as War Is A Racket. The work was published by Reader's Digest as a condensed book supplement, which added to its popularity.The book consists of five chapters. The first chapter cites telling statistics: 21,000 people became millionaires and billionaires during the war; 4 million men served; the growth of national debt by a factor of 25 from 1898 to 1918. The second chapter details the level of profits made by many major U.S.  corporations made in the years preceding World War I and compares them to the significantly greater profits made from and during the war.  The third chapter lays bare the ways in which the costs are borne by the public, with particular focus on humiliating deductions from the pay of soldiers. Chapter four sets forth three simple methods to limit wars: insist that everyone in the war economy earn the same income as that of the soldiers;  conduct a vote to decide whether or not to go to war and limit the voters to those who would serve; limit appropriations and activities to strictly defensive measures. The final chapter shows the futility of arms limitations negotiations and makes it plain that only total disarmament will break the back of the beast.

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