An ABC of Democracy

An ABC of Democracy
Author: Nancy Shapiro
Publisher: Empowering Alphabets
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711264805

No matter who they are or where they come from, everyone deserves the right to have their say. This is called a democracy. An ABC of Democracy introduces complicated concepts to the youngest of children.

Alphabet of Democracy

Alphabet of Democracy
Author: Anton Kannemeyer
Publisher: Jacana Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
ISBN: 9781431400775

An illustrated A-to-Z guide to the absurdities of life in the democratic South Africa, this informative account challenges the myth of the “rainbow nation” with acute humor and critique. Dissecting the issues, events, and personalities that confound the country through paintings, drawings, and prints, it examines South Africa’s racially-tense past and present through the use of political satire and underground comics.

D is for Democracy

D is for Democracy
Author: Elissa Grodin
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Alphabets
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781585363285

Alphabetically arranged entries present a simple introduction to the political processes, parties, and people of American democracy.

A is for America: An American Alphabet

A is for America: An American Alphabet
Author: Devin Scillian
Publisher: Weigl Publishers
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 148965190X

AV2 Fiction Readalong by Weigl brings you timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up. These celebrated children’s stories are sure to entertain and educate while captivating even the most reluctant readers. Log on to www.av2books.com, and enter the unique book code found on page 2 of this book to unlock an extra dimension to these beloved tales. Hear the story come to life as you read along in your own book.

G Is for Galaxy

G Is for Galaxy
Author: Janis Campbell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781585363353

This A to Z children's pictorial covers topics such as the planets, craters, comets, orbits, and telecopes. Each word related to our galaxy or to space is introduced with a simple poem for younger readers and also includes detailed expository text for older readers.

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess
Author: Leonard Shlain
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 500
Release: 1999-09-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780140196016

This groundbreaking book proposes that the rise of alphabetic literacy reconfigured the human brain and brought about profound changes in history, religion, and gender relations. Making remarkable connections across brain function, myth, and anthropology, Dr. Shlain shows why pre-literate cultures were principally informed by holistic, right-brain modes that venerated the Goddess, images, and feminine values. Writing drove cultures toward linear left-brain thinking and this shift upset the balance between men and women, initiating the decline of the feminine and ushering in patriarchal rule. Examining the cultures of the Israelites, Greeks, Christians, and Muslims, Shlain reinterprets ancient myths and parables in light of his theory. Provocative and inspiring, this book is a paradigm-shattering work that will transform your view of history and the mind.

C Street

C Street
Author: Jeff Sharlet
Publisher: Little, Brown
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2010-09-27
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0316179736

C Street - where piety, politics, and corruption meet Jeff Sharlet is the only journalist to have reported from inside the C Street House, the Fellowship residence known simply by its Washington, DC address. The house has lately been the scene of notorious political scandal, but more crucially it is home to efforts to transform the very fabric of American democracy. And now, after laying bare its tenants' past in The Family, Sharlet reports from deep within fundamentalism in today's world, revealing that the previous efforts of religious fundamentalists in America pale in comparison with their long-term ambitions. When Barack Obama entered the White House, headlines declared the age of culture wars over. In C Street, Sharlet shows why these conflicts endure and why they matter now - from the sensationalism of Washington sex scandals to fundamentalism's long shadow in Africa, where Ugandan culture warriors determined to eradicate homosexuality have set genocide on simmer. We've reached a point where piety and corruption are not at odds but one and the same. Reporting with exclusive sources and explosive documents from C Street, the war on gays in Uganda, and the battle for the soul of America's armed forces - waged by a 15,000-strong movement of officers intent on "reclaiming territory for Christ in the military" Sharlet reveals not the last gasp of old-time religion but the new front lines of fundamentalism.

Kabuki Democracy

Kabuki Democracy
Author: Eric Alterman
Publisher: Bold Type Books
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1568586655

In this agenda-setting essay, journalist and historian Eric Alterman explains what is really happening with the Obama presidency. While Obama's many compromises have disappointed liberals, Alterman argues that these concessions are largely due to a political system that is rigged against progressive change. These structural impediments to democracy have made the keeping of Obama's campaign promises all but impossible. Brilliantly blending incisive political analysis with a clear agenda for change, Kabuki Democracy cuts through the clich's of conservative propaganda and lazy mainstream media analysis to demonstrate that genuine "change" will come to America only when people care enough to challenge the system.

The Alphabet Effect

The Alphabet Effect
Author: Robert K. Logan
Publisher: William Morrow
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1986
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780688063894

The author's thesis is that Western civilization's thought patterns emerged because of its phonetic alphabet.