An ABC of Democracy

An ABC of Democracy
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Publisher : Empowering Alphabets
Total Pages : 58
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ISBN-10 : 9780711264809
ISBN-13 : 0711264805
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis An ABC of Democracy by : Nancy Shapiro

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
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Publisher : Jacana Media
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1431400777
ISBN-13 : 9781431400775
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Alphabet of Democracy by : Anton Kannemeyer

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
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Publisher : Sleeping Bear Alphabets
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1585363286
ISBN-13 : 9781585363285
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis D is for Democracy by : Elissa Grodin

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

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 500
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ISBN-10 : 0140196013
ISBN-13 : 9780140196016
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis The Alphabet Versus the Goddess by : Leonard Shlain

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.

Kabuki Democracy

Kabuki Democracy
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Publisher : Bold Type Books
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9781568586656
ISBN-13 : 1568586655
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Kabuki Democracy by : Eric Alterman

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.

An ABC of Families

An ABC of Families
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Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages : 53
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ISBN-10 : 9780711256538
ISBN-13 : 0711256535
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis An ABC of Families by : Abbey Williams

An ABC of Families celebrates families in every single shape and size, no matter what they look like or whom they include! Whether you have two dads, an adopted brother, three stepsisters, or divorced parents, every family is the perfect family. This important book helps the youngest children explore complicated concepts in an accessible, fun, and memorable way. Each entry is explained with clear, simple language, and teaches kids about important concepts in a way that's easy to understand. Bright, colorful artwork shows people of all different kinds, in all different types of families. A sister title to An ABC of Equality, this book shows us how to celebrate our differences, share kindness, and understand the world.

The Alphabet Effect

The Alphabet Effect
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Publisher : William Morrow
Total Pages : 280
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ISBN-10 : 0688063896
ISBN-13 : 9780688063894
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis The Alphabet Effect by : Robert K. Logan

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

D Is for Democracy

D Is for Democracy
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1417827866
ISBN-13 : 9781417827862
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis D Is for Democracy by : Elissa D Grodin

Illustrated by Victor JuhaszDemocracy -- America has it and it seems like many other countries want it. But what exactly is a democracy and how easy is it to maintain? Despite the banter in today's media, many Americans are still in the dark when it comes to knowing and acting upon their rights and responsibilities as citizens of a democratic society. In refreshingly candid and straight-to-the-point language author Elissa Grodin takes readers of all ages on an A-Z trip through our government's structure, from its earliest beginnings to definitions of basic components and concepts (including immigration and taxation). Engaging, disarming, and frequently thought-provoking artwork from illustrator Victor Juhasz emphasizes the magnitude of the subject. From founding fathers, first ladies, and the First Amendment to the presidential oath of office, D is for Democracy details the political processes, parties, and people of democracy, American-style. Elissa D. Grodin grew up in a large family in Kansas City, Missouri, and was fifteen years old when she started to write short stories. While living in London in the late '70s, she wrote for the Times Literary Supplement and New Statesman. After moving to New York, she studied at the School of Visual Arts and met her husband, actor Charles Grodin, while interviewing him for American Film magazine. D is for Democracy is her second children's book with Sleeping Bear Press. She also wrote N is for Nutmeg: A Connecticut Alphabet. Elissa lives with her family in Wilton, Connecticut. A graduate of the Parsons School of Design, Victor Juhasz began illustrating in 1974 while still a student and has been working non-stop ever since.His humorous illustrations and caricatures have been commissioned by major magazines, newspapers, advertising agencies, and book publishers both national and international, and his clients include Time, Newsweek, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and GQ. Victor lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey.