Best Selling Books by Baron

In Always On, Naomi S. Baron reveals that online and mobile technologies--including instant messaging, cell phones, multitasking, Facebook, blogs, and wikis--are profoundly influencing how we read and write, speak and listen, but not in the ways we might suppose. Baron draws on a decade of research to provide an eye-opening look at language in an online and mobile world. She reveals for instance that email, IM, and text messaging have had surprisingly little impact on student writing. Electronic media has magnified the laid-back "whatever" attitude toward formal writing that young people everywhere have embraced, but it is not a cause of it. A more troubling trend, according to Baron, is the myriad ways in which we block incoming IMs, camouflage ourselves on Facebook, and use ring tones or caller ID to screen incoming calls on our mobile phones. Our ability to decide who to talk to, she argues, is likely to be among the most lasting influences that information technology has upon the ways we communicate with one another. Moreover, as more and more people are "always on" one technology or another--whether communicating, working, or just surfing the web or playing games--we have to ask what kind of people do we become, as individuals and as family members or friends, if the relationships we form must increasingly compete for our attention with digital media? Our 300-year-old written culture is on the verge of redefinition, Baron notes. It''s up to us to determine how and when we use language technologies, and to weigh the personal and social benefits--and costs--of being "always on." This engaging and lucidly-crafted book gives us the tools for taking on these challenges.

Tragic story of Warwick the King-Maker and his strife with Edward 4th. Includes description of the Battle of Barnet, in 1471.

The first translation into English of ''Le Système colonial dévoilé'', the first systematic critique of colonialism ever written from the perspective of a colonized subject.

In the execution of any undertaking there are extremes on either hand which are alike to be avoided. The rule holds in a special manner in making a translation. There is, on the one side, the extreme of too rigid adherence, word for word and line for line, to the original, and on the other is the danger of using too free a pen. In either case the sense of the author may not be truly given. It is not always easy to preserve a proper mean between these extremes. The translators of Jomini''s Summary of the Principles of the Art of War have endeavored to render their author into plain English, without mutilating or adding to his ideas, attempting no display and making no criticisms. To persons accustomed to read for instruction in military matters, it is not necessary to say a word with reference to the merits of Jomini. To those not thus accustomed heretofore, but who are becoming more interested in such subjects, (and this class must include the great mass of the American public,) it is sufficient to say, and it may be said with entire truth, that General Jomini is admitted by all competent judges to be one of the ablest military critics and historians of this or any other day. The translation now presented to the people has been made with the earnest hope and the sincere expectation of its proving useful. As the existence of a large, well-instructed standing army is deemed incompatible with our institutions, it becomes the more important that military information be as extensively diffused as possible among the people. If by the present work the translators shall find they have contributed, even in an inconsiderable degree, to this important object, they will be amply repaid for the care and labor expended upon it.

I am a native of _____, in the United States of America. My ancestors migrated from England in the reign of Charles II.; and my grandfather was not undistinguished in the War of Independence. My family, therefore, enjoyed a somewhat high social position in right of birth; and being also opulent, they were considered disqualified for the public service. My father once ran for Congress, but was signally defeated by his tailor. After that event he interfered little in politics, and lived much in his library. I was the eldest of three sons, and sent at the age of sixteen to the old country, partly to complete my literary education, partly to commence my commercial training in a mercantile firm at Liverpool. My father died shortly after I was twenty-one; and being left well off, and having a taste for travel and adventure, I resigned, for a time, all pursuit of the almighty dollar, and became a desultory wanderer over the face of the earth.

Reproduction of the original: Letters to Eugenia by Baron D’holbach

A startling amalgam of Zulu war-cry and imperial and urban myth, of borrowed tips on health and hygiene, and object lessons in woodcraft, this text is the original blueprint and ''self-instructor'' of the Boy Scout Movement.

The Spirit of the Laws emerges as a seminal collection, presenting a profound inquiry into the philosophies that have shaped the development of political and legal systems across cultures and epochs. This anthology captures an array of literary styles, from analytical essays to thought-provoking treatises, revealing the depths of Enlightenment thinking. Within its pages, readers will encounter a tapestry of ideas and theories exploring governance, liberty, and law, each contributing to the enduring discourse on human society''s structures. The collection is anchored by the writings of Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu, whose insights have been pivotal in the formulation of modern political thought. Montesquieu''s exploration of the separation of powers and his comparative studies of governance systems reflect his deep engagement with the ideological currents of the Enlightenment. His work stands as a bridge between the philosophical traditions of the past and the complex political realities of subsequent centuries, uniting diverse voices and perspectives that continue to influence contemporary discourse. The Spirit of the Laws offers a unique opportunity to engage with a rich dialogue of perspectives, inviting readers to explore the intersections of political theory and practice. This collection serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand the evolution of legal and governmental thought, offering both historical context and enduring insights. Through its diverse commentaries and thought processes, the anthology fosters a deeper appreciation for the dynamic interplay of ideas that shape the laws governing society.