DescriptionConvinced that the American political system was endangered by complacency, demagoguery, party propaganda, and the tyranny of public opinion, James Fenimore Cooper felt compelled to write this minor classic of American political theory. Fascinated with deception, he wrote in order to express "the voice of simple, honest and...fearless truth" on the peculiarities of the American system of government. Among the topics discussed in his 43 chapters are "Republics, " "Equality, " "Liberty, " "Advantages of Democracy, " "Disadvantages of Democracy, " "Prejudice, " "On the Press, " "Deportment, " "Distinctive American Principles, " and "Advantages of Aristocracy." All are discussed from the point of view of a brilliant conservative thinker.
DescriptionRascals gives you the past, present, and future of standup comedy. Only Rascals can bring you comedy superstars before they were stars and the breaking stars of tomorrow, TODAY! Take a trip down comedy's memory lane and catch the routines that made comedy history. This is the "Behind the Music" of comedy and the comedy behind the comics. Join us live, from one of our A+ comedy clubs all over the country to see the best comedy routines from the comics you know and the ones you will know soon. For a great time the whole family can enjoy; take five for FUNNY! This selection of performances features Wayne Cotter, Alan Havey, and Gabe Ableson.
DescriptionOf Human Bondage is one of the greatest novels of modern times, and it is certainly Maugham's greatest achievement. It was published in 1914, when Maugham was at the height of his creative powers. The story concerns Philip Carey, afflicted at birth…
DescriptionJabez was a real person. A man of faith. A man of prayer. A man whose name meant "pain." But 1 Chronicles 4: 9 tells us he was "more honorable than his brothers." And therein lies a tale. Now one of today's most accomplished writers of biblical fiction answers the questions millions of people of faith have been asking: Who was Jabez? Why did he pray this prayer of blessing? And what happened next? In Jabez, Thom Lemmons lifts the veil of silence surrounding the life of this prayer warrior to tell a story of struggle and pain...of courage and honor...of hardship and brokenness...of faith and blessing. It's about a simple prayer. A complex man. And a life-changing encounter with God.
DescriptionAlthough Lawrence of Arabia died in 1935, the story of his life has captured the imagination of succeeding generations. The Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a monumental work in which he chronicles his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War. A reluctant leader, and wracked by guilt at the duplicity of the British, Lawrence nevertheless threw himself into his role, suffering the blistering desert conditions and masterminding military campaigns which culminated in the triumphant march of the Arabs into Damascus.
DescriptionShunryu Suzuki (1905-1971) was a direct spiritual descendant of the renowned 13th-century Zen master Dogen, and his hugely influential Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind ranks with the great classics of Zen literature. Suzuki's clear, coherent translation of ancient beliefs and principles miraculously leaves all the subtleties of Zen intact, while adapting the language to modern sensibilities. As he reveals the actual practice of Zen as a discipline for daily life, the listener begins to understand what Zen is really about.
