In A Lesson before Dying, Ernest J. Gaines tells the story of Jefferson, a young black man who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to death. Jefferson is resentful and angry at first, but he comes to see his situation as an opportunity to show others that it is possible to die with…
I had the pleasure of reading A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams over the summer and I could not put it down! The book is set in the summer of 1938, on Block Island off the coast of Rhode Island. It follows Lily Dane and Nick Greenwald, who were once childhood friends and are now…
A History of Western Society Since 1300 11Th Edition by John P Mckay is a great book for those who want to learn about the history of western society. The book covers everything from the fall of the Roman Empire to the present day. It is well written and easy to follow. If you’re looking…
A History of Western Society by John P. McKay is one of the most essential textbooks for anyone trying to get a grasp on European history. It covers everything from the fall of Rome to the Cold War, with sections on art, religion, and thought in between. The book is well-written and easy to follow,…
A History of Western Society, 11th edition is a comprehensive history textbook published by University John P McKay, University Clare Haru Crowston, and University Merry E Wiesner-Hanks. The textbook covers a wide range of topics from the ancient world to the present day. It is divided into sections on political, social, economic, cultural, and intellectual…
From the Renaissance to the present, A History of Western Music has set the standard for college music history textbooks. The 9th edition continues to build on this tradition with a clear and cogent narrative that engages readers, along with newreflections on current performance practice, pedagogy, and research. J. Peter Burkholder, Donald Jay Grout, and…
A History of the World in 6 Glasses is a book by Tom Standage that tells the story of how different drinks have shaped human history. From ancient times to the present, each chapter covers a different beverage and its impact on society. The six drinks are beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Standage…
In his book A History of Narrative Film, David A. Cook provides a detailed and comprehensive history of the development of narrative film. He begins by tracing the origins of film back to early visual media such as shadow puppetry and moving panoramas. From there, he discusses the invention of cinema and the first narrative…
A Higher Loyalty is a book by former FBI Director James Comey. In the book, Comey discusses his experience working in the FBI and offers his thoughts on leadership and ethics. He also provides insights into the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s email server and Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. On April 16, 2018, James…
Lermontov’s A Hero of Our Time is one of the most influential works of Russian literature. The novel follows the life of Pechorin, a young officer in the Imperial Russian Army, as he travels throughout the Caucasus region. Pechorin is a complex and conflicted character, and his story provides a unique perspective on the human…