Tells of the century-long struggle for women's suffrage in the United States.

Though the Declaration of Independence stated that &“all men are created equal,&” married women and girls in the early days of the United States had few rights. For better or worse, their lives were controlled by their husbands and fathers. Married women could not own property, and few girls were educated beyond reading and simple math. Women could not work as doctors, lawyers, or in the ministry. Not one woman could vote, but that would change with the tireless efforts of Lucretia Mott, Lucy Stone, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Carrie Chapman Catt, Jeannette Rankin, Alice Paul, and thousands of women across the nation. Rightfully Ours tells of the century-long struggle for woman suffrage in the United States, a movement that began alongside the abolitionist cause and continued through the ratification of the 19th amendment. In addition to its lively narrative, this history includes a time line, online resources, and hands-on activities that will give readers a sense of everyday lives of the suffragists. Children will create a banner for suffrage, host a Victorian tea, feel what it was like to wear a corset, and more. And through it all, readers will gain a richer appreciation for women who secured the right to fully participate in American democracy—and why they must never take that right for granted. Kerrie Logan Hollihan is the author of Isaac Newton and Physics for Kids, Theodore Roosevelt for Kids, and Elizabeth I, The People's Queen. She lives in Blue Ash, Ohio.

Over the last decade renewed interest in Hegel's thought and its legacy, especially in Anglo-American philosophy, has combined with the publication of new critical editions of his work in German to underline the value of Hegel for contemporary philosophy. "Hegel: New Directions" takes stock of this re-evaluation and presents an assessment of current thinking on this seminal philosopher. Leading scholars, who have spearheaded the reappraisal, bring the history of philosophy into dialogue with contemporary philosophical questions. Drawing on a broad range of themes, the essays offer a critical and stimulating guide to Hegel's thought, whilst addressing central questions of contemporary philosophy in epistemology, ethics, political and social theory, religion, philosophy of nature and aesthetics.

A Call to Public Action Author?s newly published book is a realistic, autobiographical fiction on social change ? A fictional biography with a twist of hard truth, that?s what readers will look forward to in the thought-provoking drama that surrounds author Robert S. Benjamin?s newly released book, Public Action. His intentions have always been good, even if sometimes his thoughts are wrong. He is open to opinions, changes, and discussions and he hopes the readers of this book will be as well. The protagonist begins the chronicle of his life by sharing what the world is now?year 2046. He tells of how the world has finally found peace and beauty once again, how it is much better than when he started his life, and how his actions helped in molding this said world. But it wasn?t always that good back then. Through the aid of flashback, he calls on his memories to tell the story of what and how it used to be. With a straightforward account and candid narration, readers will realize that there?s more to it than just an autobiographical fiction, but more importantly, it portrays the harsh realities that everyone is actually facing and struggling with every day. ?I likely see the world different than you do. I am not convinced that I see it correctly but we are each entitled to our opinion, so far. I am watching the quality of life for so many people decline so rapidly it scares me. So many choose not to face up to what is going on, some fight it with no success and others just watch in dismay. I am trying to present options that are worth considering for taking our lives back? My goal isn?t to provide answers but to be a part of a movement toward clear thinking and action? I want to live in a beautiful setting and love life everyday. I hope you do too. Public Awareness Is Not the Answer. Public Action Is.?

Theories of Democracy builds on Robert Dahl's observation that there is no single theory of democracy; only theories. Beyond the broad commitment to rule by the majority, democracy involves a set of contentious debates concerning the proper function and scope of power, equality, freedom, justice, and interests. In this anthology, Ronald J. Terchek and Thomas C. Conte have brilliantly assembled the works of classical, modern, and contemporary commentators to illustrate the deep and diverse roots of the democratic ideal, as well as to provide materials for thinking about the way some contemporary theories build on different traditions of democratic theorizing. The arguments addressed in Theories of Democracy appear in the voices of authors who have championed influential theories concerning the opportunities and dangers associated with democratic politics. In this collection, Terchek and Conte have selected excerpts not as a means for promoting a particular way of looking at democracy, but rather they have wisely chosen works that will enable students to carry on an informed discourse on the meaning and purposes of democratic principles and practices. Theories of Democracy is a must for every student of democracy's past, present, and future.

With the intolerable deterioration of our moral fabric, bringing us to the point that right is wrong and wrong is right, a dire necessity exists not only to curtail such regress but to set things on the proper course. The heart, which governs morality of human thought and action, is summoned to act as the guide out of this rut and onto the path of righteousness and fair treatment of each other. In the pursuit of truth and justice, the Moral Code, which is comprised of the Last Six Commandments, the "Friend" Rule, the Golden Rule, and the "Spare the Rod Spoil the Child" Rule, is therefore proposed as the "just" Rule of the Land. This then is utilized as the foundation to achieving morally correct conclusions or courses of action to social problems, issues or difficulties that we encounter, especially in these morally trying times. An important application of this concept is in our governance. The good heart has guided us to an amazing conclusion that the ideal form of government is that which is based on the Moral Code, the ideal Rule of the Land, and Participative Democracy, the ideal form of democracy which completely satisfies the requirements, of the people, by the people and for the people; rather than the form of government based on the Legal Code, a flawed and harmful code set, and Representative Democracy, a faulty, dangerous and costly imitation of Participative Democracy. We, the people, are therefore urged, by this revelation, to wake up from this detrimental governmental slumber and empower ourselves by declaring independence of the current system and by instituting the ideal form of government. This land belongs to us and to no one else, and its future rests solely on our participation in this overwhelming but absolutely necessary endeavor. Wake Up! Rise Up! Participate!

Secrets of the Nire is a fictional novel set both in modern-day and thirteenth-century Ireland. The book centers around the Athy clan, an ancient Irish family with a secret to protect—a secret that when revealed will surely cause the House of Windsor to fear for their survival as the British monarchy. Set in the beautiful country of Ireland, the Athy family were the predominate clan of the tribes of Galway, some of the very first to settle on the Emerald Isle. Documentation dating all the way back to the ninth century is presented in Secrets of the Nire and tells the story of the rightful “royal family of the Celtic Isles (the true name of the British Isles). William Thomas Athy, the rightful king of the Celtic Isles, will ascend to the throne, but not without facing the entire country of Great Britain and most of the world as his foe. William, although reluctant, finally accepts his mantle and is surrounded by the ancient order of the Knights of Solomon’s Temple, as well as the thirteen tribes of Galway. Numbering in the millions, both ancient orders are called to protect their sovereign by any means necessary and to do whatever it takes to see him seated on the throne. Secrets of the Nire is the first book of this exciting series and the first novel by the author Anne Athy. The fictional series is based on real characters from Anne’s ancestry—a rich, amazing heritage that comes to life in this exciting historical novel that will leave you wanting more! From the battlefields of thirteenth-century Ireland to murder and intrigue in the modern day, this is a story that brings modern-day Hollywood into the small rural Nire Valley to make a movie about the Athy family. But some will take drastic measures to stop them. What secrets does this ancient, mysterious part of the world hold? Will the entire British monarchy be challenged? Read Secrets of the Nire to find out.