One of the great thinkers of all time, Thomas Jefferson helped shape America in its early years, and his ideas continue to inspire us today. His amazing contributions include not only writing the Declaration of Independence, but his actions as the United States third President, as well as his influe[...]
In this original and illuminating book, Denise A. Spellberg reveals a little-known but crucial dimension of the story of American religious freedom-a drama in which Islam played a surprising role. In 1765, eleven years before composing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson bought a Qur'a[...]
Elbert Hubbard wrote this literary trifle in one hour after supper. Its management advice is both timeless and provocative. In the 111 years since it was written, more than 40 million copies have been distributed.[...]
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence summarizes America's founding political philosophy. At once a cherished symbol of liberty and an expression of Jefferson's monumental talents as a writer, the document captures in unforgettable phrases the[...]
Thomas Jefferson - a founding father of America and author of the Declaration of Independence - had a lifelong passion for wine which he avidly shared with an emerging nation. "Thomas Jefferson on Wine" takes a detailed look at how Jefferson's tastes developed, his five important years in Paris wher[...]
As soon as Thomas Jefferson learned to read, he found his passion: books, books, and more books Before, during, and after the American Revolution, Jefferson collected thousands of books on hundreds of subjects. In fact, his massive collection eventually helped rebuild the Library of Congress--now t[...]
From the authors of the"New York Times"bestseller"George Washington s Secret Six," the little-known story of Thomas Jefferson s battle to defend America against Islamic pirates.
Brian Kilmeade cohost of Fox & Friends on Fox News and the national radio show Kilmeade & Friends returns with another[...]
This is a superbly written and fascinating look at the life and time of Thomas Jefferson - through his lifelong passion for wine. Available in paperback for the first time, "Thomas Jefferson on Wine" presents an intriguing look at the USA founding father's lifelong passion for wine. Written by an in[...]
This is the first book to systematize the philosophical content of Thomas Jefferson's writings. Sifting through Jefferson's many addresses, messages, and letters, philosopher M. Andrew Holowchak uncovers an intensely curious Enlightenment thinker with a well-constructed, people-sympathetic, and cons[...]
*Includes an original introduction and biography for each Founding Father.
*Includes pictures of the Founding Fathers and important people, places and events in their lives.
A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is[...]
A guide to identify marine mammals alive in nature (at sea or on the beach), dead specimens 'in hand', and also to identify marine mammals based on features of the skull. It provides detailed descriptions of diagnostic features, illustrations of external appearance, photographs, dichotomous keys and[...]