Verlag: BookRix
Ups and downs, success and failures are part of life. Winston Churchill has said, "success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." This courage comes from motivation.
The complicated life and legacy of John Trumbull, whose paintings portrayed both the struggle and the principles that distinguished America's founding moment John Trumbull (1756–1843) experienced the American Revolution firsthand—he served as aid to George Washington and Horatio Gates, was shot at, and was jailed as a spy. He made it his mission to record the war, giving visual form to what most citizens of the new United States thought: that they had brought into the world a great and unprecedented political experiment. His purpose, he wrote, was "to preserve and diffuse the memory of the noblest series of actions which have ever presented themselves in the history of man." Although Trumbull's contemporaries viewed him as a painter, Trumbull thought of himself as a historian. Richard Brookhiser tells Trumbull's story of acclaim and recognition, a story complicated by provincialism, war, a messy personal life, and, ultimately, changing fashion. He shows how the artist's fifty-year project embodied the meaning of American exceptionalism and played a key role in defining the values of the new country. Trumbull depicted the story of self-rule in the modern world—a story as important and as contested today as it was 250 years ago.Zum Buch
***NEW ZEALAND’S LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE*** Two New Zealand Classics—now available with an introduction by Amberley Ember. The year is 1865. 34-year-old Annie, freshly married, sets sail for New Zealand where she will serve as a helpmeet for her second husband, Fred. They live in Christchurch until they can build their house in the sheep-farming Canterbury High Country. Soon, Lady Annie Barker is tending to dogs and chickens, learning how to boil potatoes and galloping side-saddle on her horse through the fresh, miasma-free air. Just when the newlyweds begin to feel settled, they are caught in a great snowstorm, and swindled in a land deal. This is two books in one: Station Life in New Zealand (1870) and Station Amusements (1873).Zum Buch
“This is more than the story of a spice . . . Get ready for a sweeping ride through history.” ―David Oshinsky, Pulitzer Prize–winning authorThe perfect companion to Mark Kurlansky's Salt: A World History, Pepper illuminates the rich history of pepper for a popular audience. Vivid and entertaining, it describes the part pepper played in bringing the Europeans, and later the Americans, to Asia and details the fascinating encounters they had there. As Mark Pendergrast, author of Uncommon Grounds, said, “After reading Marjorie Shaffer's Pepper, you'll reconsider the significance of that grinder or shaker on your dining room table. The pursuit of this wizened berry with the bite changed history in ways you've never dreamed, involving extraordinary voyages, international trade, exotic locales, exploitation, brutality, disease, extinctions, and rebellions, and featuring a set of remarkable characters.”From the abundance of wildlife on the islands of the Indian Ocean, which the Europeans used as stepping stones to India and the East Indies, to colorful accounts of the sultan of Banda Aceh entertaining his European visitors with great banquets and elephant fights, this fascinating book reveals the often surprising story behind one of mankind's most common spices.“Using first-person accounts from journals and ships' logs, Shaffer crafts a textured story of exploration, danger, wealth and greed. Readers will find adventures on the high seas, pirates, ambitious Jesuits, sultans living in opulence and the plunder of what was once considered a ‘Garden of Eden’ . . . A vividly told story of a common spice’s uncommon history.” —Kirkus Reviews“A delightful history of the Indian Ocean and the South Seas.” ―Robert D. Kaplan, New York Times–bestselling authorZum Buch
July 4th, 2026 will be America's 250th Birthday. Celebrate the remarkable story of America, America's 250th Anniversary narrated by America's most beloved narrator, Erik D. Craig.Zum Buch
"Indian Depredations in Texas" is the most thorough compilation of accounts of Indian warfare in the19th century Texas. It is an excellent sourcebook for those seeking to discover the truth about the early days of settling Texas. The author chronicled the true story of life in early Texas. The struggle between the settlers, who sought to tame the land and the Native Americans who ruled the land, were waged on a daily basis. The results were often conflicts and clashes which were described in detail in this volume.Zum Buch
Timeless Stoic wisdom for resilience, self-discipline, and inner peace. The Discourses of Epictetus is one of the foundational works of Stoic philosophy — a collection of teachings that reveal how to live with strength, clarity, and serenity in an unpredictable world. Through practical insights on emotional control, mindfulness, virtue, and personal freedom, Epictetus offers a roadmap for overcoming anxiety, anger, and self-doubt. His lessons on acceptance, courage, and moral integrity continue to inspire modern thinkers, leaders, and anyone seeking mental clarity in the chaos of daily life. Perfect for fans of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations and Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic, this audiobook brings Epictetus’ timeless guidance to life with accessible narration and modern relevance. Learn to master your mindset, take charge of what you can control, and find lasting peace through the ancient art of Stoicism. This audiobook is for you if you enjoy listening to podcasts such as the daily stoic, the daily dad, practical stoicism, stoic lessons, and audiobooks such as the art of war, 48 laws of power, letters from seneca, and other books from ryan holiday, tim ferris or robert greene, and books big on booktok.Zum Buch
