This week we are back to religion. This section breaks Judaism and Christianity into two sections, each having 5 pages of material devoted to that religion. We already have some great reference with the Bible being covered in Week 12. For this…
Expansion and colonization begin in the early 15th century. Many countries were looking not only to expand their physical territory but their goods and stake in world domination. There were many success but also interruption as the normalcy of the…
China has a rich history of government and agricultural set up. They also have significant culture, customs and effect on the world outside their borders. Agriculture dates back to 8000 BC and the Bronze Age to 2000 BC. Only three…
Book information Title: Sing for Me Author: Karen Halvorsen Schreck Publishing Info: New York: Howard Books, 2014 Book review: I really liked this book. The story line is pretty basic girl fights religious upbringing, falls in love with a…
I was not really sure what to expect for “The Human Story” – it can go in so many directions. I’m just glad to take a break from writing styles and authors. This section starts with information about evolution. Charles…
We continue this week with writing. Last week was English poetry and now we are turning to American writers. I perused the pages and see that it focuses on novelist and poets. American literature focused on science as subject matter,…
Book information Title: The Smart Girl’s Guide to Getting What You Want Author: Mary Hartley Publishing Info: London: Watkins Publishing Limited, 2014 Book review: This book is a typical communication book with added focus of being assertive rather than…
Book information Title: Choosing Civility Author: P.M. Forni Publishing Info: New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2002 Book review: I have read this book twice now. The first time I read it was about five years ago. I was glad to find a…
The 1920s and 1930s was an interesting time in American history. In someways the two decades could not be more different and show the highs and lows of the country. While the 1920s started with a slight depression very soon…