Essential American

This carefully curated collection brings together some of the most influential and enduring works in American literature. Spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, these novels explore love and loss, identity and ambition, innocence and disillusionment—offering a powerful reflection of the American experience in all its complexity. Timeless in their themes and revolutionary in style, The Essential American Classics Collection is a must-have for readers seeking the heart and soul of American fiction.

He was the Great Compromiser, a canny and colorful legislator whose life mirrors the story of America from its founding until the eve of the Civil War. Speaker of the House, senator, secretary of state, five-time presidential candidate, and idol to the young Abraham Lincoln, Henry Clay is captured in full at last in this rich and sweeping biography.

More than ever, Americans are realizing that if we want to keep this country great, we must be citizen-patriots. And here’s the handbook every citizen-patriot needs: The Essential American, featuring the fundamental documents of our nation’s history.

Do you struggle with learning new American sayings? When watching American television or movies, have you ever heard a term used in English that seemed odd or unfamiliar to you? To begin with, it can be discouraging to realize that your textbook English isn't adequate to prepare you for the idioms and slang that native speakers use in everyday conversation. Just having the correct resources at hand may make all the difference, and that's where “The Dictionary of Popular American Idioms and Phrases” comes in! Inside this book you will discover: 1000 Popular American Slang Phrases - ...

Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, Zinn's A People's History is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of, and in the words of, its women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers. Here we learn that many of our country's greatest battles (labor laws, women's rights, racial equality) were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance.

Are you searching for natural and practical solutions to address your common ailments? Do you wish to uncover the secrets of healing passed down by ancient Native American cultures? "The Native American Herbalist's Bible for Beginners" by Glynn Navarro is the perfect companion to guide you towards improved health and a profound connection with nature. Here's why you should purchase this book: ✓ Resolve your common ailments naturally: Discover ancient Native American recipes for headaches, stomachaches, coughs, and many other common issues. These time-tested traditional remedies offer safe...

Hear the salvation message of the Gospel directly from one of the world's most beloved and trusted evangelists, Billy Graham. The Essential Sermons of Billy Graham, Volume One (1950s-1960s) is an audio-exclusive collection of some of the most memorable and impactful sermons Billy Graham...

Recognizing that a historic study of American racism and police violence should become part of today's canon, Jelani Cobb contextualizes it for a new generation.

Celebrate Kentucky bourbon, from Angel's Envy and Buffalo Trace to Willett and Woodford Reserve, by exploring the history of the drink, its heritage, influence, and how production affects what you taste in the glass. Each chapter of this volume profiles one distillery, featuring engaging stories of its origins, evolution, and initiatives for the future. Tasting notes for recommended bottles include popular favorites and worthy splurges so you can learn more about your preferred drams and discover exciting new expressions to try.

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in his own words: the definitive collection of his opinions, speeches, and articles on the most essential and vexing legal questions, with an intimate foreword by Justice Elena Kagan “[Scalia’s writings] are as readable today as they were when they first...

Ragtime Music History: The Complete Guide to the Origins, Legacy, and Essential Recordings of America’s First Popular Music is your ultimate deep dive into one of the most influential musical genres in American culture. From its syncopated origins in African American communities to its peak in the saloons, parlors, and vaudeville stages of the early 20th century, this beautifully written guide explores the evolution, key figures, cultural impact, and lasting legacy of ragtime. Discover the stories of Scott Joplin, James Scott, and Eubie Blake; learn how ragtime shaped early jazz, inspired...

Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Award, and a New Yorker best book of 2024, a “startling glimpse into the meatpacking industry’s abuse of undocumented and incarcerated workers” (The New York Times Book Review) and those who had the courage to fight back. On June 27, 2011, a...

This varied, well-chosen selection brings onto one audiobook the best of Dylan Thomas. Here is the legendary recording of "Under Milk Wood", with Richard Burton and Richard Bebb as narrators; but here also are two radio productions he wrote before that great classic, and though interesting in their own right, they show how "Under Milk Wood" grew gradually in his imagination.

The chilling dystopian novel that influenced George Orwell while he was writing 1984, with a new introduction by Margaret Atwood and an essay by Ursula Le Guin In a glass-enclosed city of perfectly straight lines, ruled over by an all-powerful “Benefactor,” the citizens of the totalitarian...

Hear the salvation message of the Gospel directly from one of the world's most beloved and trusted evangelists, Billy Graham. The Essential Sermons of Billy Graham, Volume Two (1970s-1980s) is an audio-exclusive collection of some of the most memorable and impactful sermons Billy Graham...

Emerson's enduring reputation, however, is as a philosopher, an aphoristic writer (like Friedrich Nietzsche) and a quintessentially American thinker whose championing of the American Transcendental movement and influence on Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau, William James, and others would alone secure him a prominent place in American cultural history. Emerson is often characterized as an idealist philosopher and indeed used the term himself of his philosophy, explaining it simply as a recognition that plan always precedes action. Contents:. History. Self-Reliance. Compensation.

Passing the AAPC CPC exam is a major milestone for those seeking to become Certified Professional Coders. Conquer the AAPC CPC Exam: Your Concise Guide to Becoming a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) with the American Academy of Professional Coders provides a structured, clear, and practical review of essential coding concepts. This concise yet comprehensive guide covers ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems, including Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, surgical procedures, anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and laboratory services. It also includes key principles of ...

Hear the salvation message of the Gospel directly from one of the world’s most beloved and trusted evangelists, Billy Graham. The Essential Sermons of Billy Graham, Volume Three (1990s-2000s) is an audio-exclusive collection of some of the most memorable and impactful sermons Billy Graham...

Discover 100 powerful Founding Fathers quotes on liberty, democracy, and virtue. Essential wisdom from Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, and the Architects of the Republic. Why Read the The American Creed? In a time of profound national debate, it is vital to return to the source. The Founding Fathers were not just historical figures; they were brilliant philosophers who engineered a republic based on timeless principles. This is the definitive collection for anyone seeking to understand the true American Way. This book is more than a simple compilation of quotes; it is a portable compass of...

A bestselling historian takes readers on an intellectual and cultural adventure, offering a carefully curated guide to great, short nonfiction works by some of the world’s most influential writers—from Plato to Toni Morrison, Ernest Hemingway to bell hooks, and Marcus Aurelius to Joan Didion...