While barbarians threaten the land, mysterious visions help guide fifteen-year-old Rose when she is given the chance to free her family from servitude, if only she will provide a wicked old man an heir fathered by his deformed grandson, "the Thing" locked in the attic.
Presents a sketch of the life and times of seventeenth-century British political philosopher John Locke; provides an overview of his five major writings; analyzes the structure and content of Locke's "Two Treatises of Government"; and discusses the interpretation and significance of Locke's political teaching.
In his quest to save the city, Otto encounters the legendary Wool Bandits, helps a miniature family with a dangerous secret, and, together with new and extraordinary friends, challenges the ancient powers of the sinister Bird Chambers.
Hate in America is a dreadful, daily constant. All over the country people are fighting this hate. Standing up to hate mongers. Promoting tolerance and inclusion. More often than not, when hate flares up, good erupts, too. Helpful steps for any community to become involved.
Finding a kitten with a birth defect in her grandmother's back yard helps to introduce Madison to the story of Jesus and how he loved all creatures regardless of whether they seem perfect or not.
Two young boys who are sick in the hospital decide they do not want to be roommates because of their differences, but when they travel back in time and meet Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, they change their minds.
The Dalai Lama discusses ways in which individuals can cultivate virtuous qualities within themselves to bring about peace and prosperity in today's world. He further expands upon his desire to promote religious harmony and tolerance among all the countries and peoples of the world. Includes a question and answer session. Offers insight to those seeking peace and contentment in their everyday.
A simplified, abridged version of Gulliver's experiences with the little people of Lilliput, accompanied by a short biography of Jonathan Swift and an essay focusing on the story's lessons of tolerance.
