Terry J. Jennings
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Description
William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was an American lawyer, orator, and politician. He was a dominant force in the Democratic Party, running three times as the party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1896, 1900, and 1908 elections. He served in the House of Representatives from 1891 to 1895 and as the secretary of state under Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1915. Because of his faith in the wisdom of the common people, Bryan was often called "the Great Commoner", and because of his rhetorical power and early fame as the youngest presidential candidate, "the Boy Orator". Born and raised in Illinois, Bryan moved to Nebraska in the 1880s.
Books
Earthquakes and tsunamis
Earthquakes and Tsunamis explains how an earthquake occurs, and how and why tsunamis form. With amazing photographs of actual events.
Rocks
An introduction to types of rocks on earth and how they are formed.
Electricity and magnetism
Discusses various aspects of electricity and magnetism, including static electricity, electrons, lightning, batteries, cells, conductors, insulators, circuits, magnets, electromagnets, electric motors, and more.
Weather
Seeds
This book is a collection of excerpts from Thomas Merton's writings, arranged in four parts so as to parallel the journey of a seeking soul in the modern world. "Real and False Selves" distinguishes between our real selves, a deep religious mystery known entirely only to God, and the identities we take on in order to function in society. "The World We Live In" provides a spiritual context to modern life, moving from a stark rejection of its empty promises to a deep compassion for its tragic limitations. "Antidotes to Illusion" reflects on contemplative practices that can serve as the allies of our "real selves" in the battle against illusion: silence, solitude, meditation, prayer, charity, and faith. "Love in Action" explores the role of the contemplative in the modern age and the challenges and pitfalls of living a life of active love. Merton critiques a society driven by technology and rampant acquisition, the politics of "good versus evil," and the self-deluding complacency of the spiritual "lifestyle."--Publisher's description.
Coasts and islands
Discusses the characteristics of different types of coastlines and islands and describes how they are shaped and changed by water, wind, and volcanic eruptions.
Water
Volcanoes and Earthquakes (Our Restless Earth)
Describes why volcanoes and earthquakes occur, the chaos they cause, how they help to form mountains, valleys, and islands, and ways in which they are useful to people.
Mountains (Restless Earth)
Describes the erosion, volcanic activity, climates, wildlife, and other aspects of the mountains of the earth and looks at individual mountain chains such as the Himalayas, Andes, and Rockies.
101 amazing optical illusions
Provides simple instructions for creating a variety of visual tricks.