James Madison and the Making of America

James Madison and the Making of America
Author: Kevin R. C. Gutzman
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2012-02-14
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0312625006

In this groundbreaking new account, historian Gutzman looks beyond Madison's traditional moniker--The Father of the Constitution--to find a more complex and realistic portrait of this influential founding father, who often performed his founding deeds in spite of himself.

Spirits of Earth

Spirits of Earth
Author: Robert A. Birmingham
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2009-12-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0299232638

Between A.D. 700 and 1100 Native Americans built more effigy mounds in Wisconsin than anywhere else in North America, with an estimated 1,300 mounds—including the world’s largest known bird effigy—at the center of effigy-building culture in and around Madison, Wisconsin. These huge earthworks, sculpted in the shape of birds, mammals, and other figures, have aroused curiosity for generations and together comprise a vast effigy mound ceremonial landscape. Farming and industrialization destroyed most of these mounds, leaving the mysteries of who built them and why they were made. The remaining mounds are protected today and many can be visited. explores the cultural, historical, and ceremonial meanings of the mounds in an informative, abundantly illustrated book and guide. Finalist, Social Science, Midwest Book Awards

Travel Like a Local - Map of Madison

Travel Like a Local - Map of Madison
Author: Maxwell Fox
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2019-02-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781795372466

Get Ready For The Adventure Of A Lifetime! Are you planning your next vacation abroad and you're ready to explore? Do you want to be prepared for everything? Are you ready to experience every new place you visit just like a local? Well, with this amazing Madison (Wisconsin) travel map you're all set and ready to go! The Madison (Wisconsin) map was carefully designed to give you amazing results and make traveling easier than ever. We make sure to constantly update our info to give you the most relevant and accurate information, so you will never get confused or frustrated during your Madison (Wisconsin) trip. The map is very detailed and it will not only give you all the available roads and routes, but also the essential information to make your Madison (Wisconsin) vacation unforgettable. In the map you can see all the available means of transport, bus stops and routes so you can always know how to get everywhere. And because we know that a vacation is not only about the roads and busses, the map gives you many options for eating, drinking and having a good time! We carefully marked all the restaurants, bars and pubs so you can always find one that is nearby. In the Madison (Wisconsin) map you will also find the best places to go shopping, the most famous and must-see sights, churches and more. And if an emergency comes up, there are markings of police stations and hospitals everywhere for your convenience. Each kind of marking has a different color so you can easily navigate around the map and find exactly what you're looking for within seconds. The city is also organized in sections so you can better find your way around. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, get your map and let's get started! Just Click "Add To Cart Now"

James Madison

James Madison
Author: Lynne Cheney
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 578
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0143127039

A major new biography of the fourth U.S. president, from New York Times–bestselling author Lynne Cheney James Madison was a true genius of the early republic, the leader who did more than any other to create the nation we know today. This majestic new biography tells his story. Outwardly reserved, Madison was the intellectual driving force behind the Constitution. His visionary political philosophy—eloquently presented in the Federalist Papers—was a crucial factor behind the Constitution’s ratification, and his political savvy was of major importance in getting the new government underway. As secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson, he managed the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States. As president, Madison led the country in its first war under the Constitution, the War of 1812. Without precedent to guide him, he would demonstrate that a republic could defend its honor and independence while remaining true to its young constitution.

Best Madison Ever

Best Madison Ever
Author: J. M. Skinner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-09-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781694382689

The fun Best Madison Ever journal is a handy 6x9 inches with a black matte cover. It has 110 blank lined white pages. A fun birthday or Christmas gift for your favorite Madison.

Made for This Moment

Made for This Moment
Author: Madison Prewett Troutt
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2021-10-19
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0310363209

A single moment can change your life forever. When that moment arrives, will you be ready? In this deeply personal book, Madison Prewett invites you into the moments that shaped her so that you can learn how to stand firm in your own convictions before your big moment comes along. When Madison appeared on season 24 of The Bachelor, she quickly earned a reputation for her ability to stay rooted in her convictions in the face of uncertainty. Again and again, she proved that she was fully prepared to stand up for what she believed in—even in the most challenging moments. If you're eager to learn how to keep your standards high and your roots deep so that you can make decisions you're proud of, Madi's authentic vulnerability and real-life challenges will help you live a life of integrity, grace, and courage. In Made for This Moment, Madi uses the biblical story of Esther to help you find the encouragement you need to: Decide who you want to be before you step into your Big Moments Claim your confidence so you can get out of the comparison game Learn strategies for dealing with your past so it won't hinder your present Break free from the labels others put on you Learn how to respond to offense with grit and grace Discover how to be true to yourself no matter what No matter what stage of life you're in, Made for This Moment will help you navigate the complex realities of living in an age of social media and confusing standards. God's timing is not a mistake—you were made for this exact moment.

Their Greatest Victory

Their Greatest Victory
Author: David L. Porter
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476602476

This book profiles 24 athletes who overcame seemingly insurmountable medical odds to attain athletic success. Each profile describes the athlete's problem, the medical issues he or she faced, how success was achieved despite the setback, and the personal qualities that helped the athlete to prevail. Part I features 15 athletes who dealt with diseases and physical disabilities, including Babe Didrikson Zaharias (cancer), Ron Santo (diabetes), Gail Devers (Graves' disease), Alonzo Mourning (kidney disease), Wilma Rudolph (polio), Scott Hamilton (a pancreatic disorder in childhood) and Jimmy Abbott (born with one hand). Part II highlights nine athletes who dealt with near-fatal or life-changing accidents and injuries, including Bill Toomey, Three-Finger Brown, Greg LeMond, Lou Brissie and Tommy John.