Although James Madison was intimately involved in the writing of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, served as Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State, and was a two-term President, contemporary Americans know so little about James Madison and his work, that he is often referred to as the forgotten founder. Liberty &amp; Learning celebrates the 200th Anniversary of James Madison's Presidency and provides a logical and compelling case that Madison is the most advanced political theorist in American History. Liberty and Learning: the Essential James Madison sets the record straight. In this highly readable account of James Madison's life and times, author Philip Bigler, director of the James Madison Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, explores specific themes such as Madison s belief in public education, his advocacy of religious freedom, his Constitutional philosophy, and his essential belief in republicanism. Bigler also deals directly with Madison s failure in regards to slavery. Highly informative and authoritative appendices highlight interesting facts about James and Dolley Madison and provide relevant information about Madison s life and contributions to the American republic. Complete with color illustrations, bibliography and index, Liberty and Learning: the Essential James Madison makes Madison's relevance to contemporary society clear. With the Constitution remaining the essential foundation of our republican form of government, the principles that guided Madison responsible government, the rule of law, the right to free and open debate, the separation of power, and the nobility of public service are as significant today as ever.

Liberty and Learning: The Essential James Madison

Biographies & Memoirs

Philip Bigler

Annie Lorsbach

Historical

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Elephants and Quaker Guns: Northern Virginia : Crossroads of History

Whitt, Jane Chapman

Children's Books

Abraham Baldwin: Patriot, Educator, and Founding Father is the definitive biography of Abraham Baldwin, a highly significant early-American leader who helped assemble the framework of American democracy and who may be the least known signer of the Constitution. Baldwin served as a Georgia State Legislator, as a State Representative to the Confederation Congress, the Constitutional Convention, first president of the University of Georgia, a Representative in the First U.S. Congress, and later as a U.S. Senator. It is must reading for laymen and historians alike. The book presents a graphic portrait of a man whose amazingly broad scope and vision left a lasting mark on his country and his adopted state of Georgia.

Abraham Baldwin: Patriot, Educator, and Founding Father

History

E. Merton Coulter

Americas

Offers a pictorial history of the United States capital from its beginnings to the Metro and the Vietnam Memorial

Washington in Focus: A Photo History of the Nation's Capital

Bigler, Philip

Where s the Me in Museum presents a new and innovative approach to museum-going for adults who are looking for ways to introduce children to museums. By helping adults understand their role, and explaining the obstacles facing children, the book can turn a child's first visit, as well as subsequent visits, into positive and entertaining experiences.

Where's the Me in Museum: Going to Museums With Children

Milde Waterfall

Sarah Grusin

Parenting & Relationships

Washington Adventures for Kids: An Activity Guide for Children

Weston, Marty

Decell, Florri

On the eve of World War I, the British Empire was an incredible assemblage of ethnic groups, religions, and people. Spanning the globe and crossing every conceivable line that historically has divided the world, the Empire was a unique entity in a world of innocence that will never occur again. The military and naval forces of the Empire were as varied and colorful as the Empire itself. Just the mention of random regimental names creates the image of exotic lands and times, as well as an indication of the scope and composition of the forces--The Sherwood Foresters, Royal Dublin Fusiliers, Lord Strathcona's Horse, Tasmanian Mounted Infantry, North Otago Rifles, 3rd South African Mounted Riflemen, 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry, 2nd Queen Victoria's Own Rajput Light Infantry, 127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Light Infantry, 2nd King Edward's Own Gurkha Rifles, Royal Malta Artillery, Somaliland Camel Corps, and Sarawak Rangers to name but a very few. Forces of the British Empire--1914 is a masterful and colorful single-source guide to the units, uniforms, and badges of the period. It includes all regular, militia, and territorial regiments and formations in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and India, as well as all colonies and protectorates. Complete with over 380 color photographs using the "full dress" model figures of The Nevins Collection, and original drawings of regimental badges, the book is a must for historians and collectors.

Forces of the British Empire, 1914

Chandler, David G.

Nevins, Edward M.

Europe

Failing Grades: A Teachers Report Card on Education in America

Education & Teaching

Lockard, Karen

Schools & Teaching

Tin Can Man is the story of World War II in the Pacific as seen through the eyes of the teen-age sailors aboard the U.S.S. Saufley, one of the most highly decorated destroyers of the war. EJ takes the reader on a first-person tour of the Old Navy from boot camp in Norfolk to his first tour of duty aboard the U.S.S. Washington, through the early months of war in the Atlantic, to a disagreement over liberty policy leading to the brig, and finally to the Saufley in the Pacific where he remained through the end of the war. With its unusual perspective on history and colorful view of men at war, Tin Can Man is an impressive contribution to WW II literature.

Tin Can Man

Jernigan, E. J.

In a satire of election year politics, Hank Harrison, a dry-cleaner from a small Arkansas town, is nominated as a presidential candidate

Hank Harrison for President: A Novel

Literature & Fiction

Eckert, Fred J.

United States

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