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The inspirational story of a former Microsoft executive’s quest to build libraries around the world and share the love of books What’s happened since John Wood left Microsoft to change the world? Just ask six million kids in the poorest regions of Asia and Africa. In 1999, at the age of thirty-five, Wood quit a lucrative career to found the nonprofit Room to Read. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “the Andrew Carnegie of the developing world,” he strived to bring the lessons of the corporate world to the nonprofit sector—and succeeded spectacularly. In his acclaimed first book, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, Wood explained his vision and the story of his start-up. Now, he tackles the organization’s next steps and its latest challenges—from managing expansion to raising money in a collapsing economy to publishing books for children who literally have no books in their native language. At its heart, Creating Room to Read shares moving stories of the people Room to Read works to help: impoverished children whose schools and villages have been swept away by war or natural disaster and girls whose educations would otherwise be ignored. People at the highest levels of finance, government, and philanthropy will embrace the opportunity to learn Wood’s inspiring business model and blueprint for doing good. And general readers will love Creating Room to Read for its spellbinding story of one man’s mission to put books within every child’s reach.

New York Times Editors’ Choice Winner of the Bancroft Prize Winner of the Francis Parkman Prize Winner of the Gotham Book Prize Winner of the New York Society Library''s New York City Book Award Journal of the American Revolution Book of the Year Winner of the David J. Langum, Sr. Prize in American Legal History Winner of the James Bradford Best Biography Prize A riveting Revolutionary Era drama of the first published rape trial in American history and its long, shattering aftermath, revealing how much has changed over two centuries—and how much has not On a moonless night in the summer of 1793 a crime was committed in the back room of a New York brothel—the kind of crime that even victims usually kept secret. Instead, seventeen-year-old seamstress Lanah Sawyer did what virtually no one in US history had done before: she charged a gentleman with rape. Her accusation sparked a raw courtroom drama and a relentless struggle for vindication that threatened both Lanah’s and her assailant’s lives. The trial exposed a predatory sexual underworld, sparked riots in the streets, and ignited a vigorous debate about class privilege and sexual double standards. The ongoing conflict attracted the nation’s top lawyers, including Alexander Hamilton, and shaped the development of American law. The crime and its consequences became a kind of parable about the power of seduction and the limits of justice. Eventually, Lanah Sawyer did succeed in holding her assailant accountable—but at a terrible cost to herself. Based on rigorous historical detective work, this book takes us from a chance encounter in the street into the sanctuaries of the city’s elite, the shadows of its brothels, and the despair of its debtors’ prison. The Sewing Girl''s Tale shows that if our laws and our culture were changed by a persistent young woman and the power of words two hundred years ago, they can be changed again. Includes photographs

John Wood grew up in working-class Melbourne; when he failed out of high school, an employment officer told him, ''You have the mind of an artist and the body of a labourer.'' And so John continued to pursue his acting dreams in amateur theatre, sustaining himself by working jobs as a bricklayer, a railway clerk and even in the same abattoir as his father. When he won a scholarship to NIDA, in Sydney, it moved John into a new and at times baffling world, full of extraordinary characters. It was the start of a decades-long acting career, most famously on shows such as Rafferty''s Rules and Blue Heelers, where his charm made him beloved in households across the country. His popularity was such that he was nominated for a Gold Logie nine times in a row, finally culminating in a win in 2006.

This book is about the practice of peace in daily life. Although most of us want peace, we often struggle to live it. Someone annoys us and we find ourselves in a vortex of conflict. When we care deeply about something it can be easy to burn relationships if we encounter people whose values differ from ours. We may ask ourselves, "How can we make a positive difference in the world without diminishing others or ourselves?" Michael Wood explores the practice of peace through the lenses of theology, contemplation, and action. Containing numerous real-life anecdotes, thought-provoking questions, and practical tools, this is a useful resource for anyone who wants to foster peace in their family, workplace, or community.

Selected Poems, 1968-1998, represents thirty years of John Wood''s work, offering his readers a most comprehensive view of an unusual mind and spirit that is at once eloquent and humorous. In poems that range from narratives, lyrics, and elegies, to odes, satires, and even a mini-epic, his work whips language into intense emotion. Recalled memories tumble with sense and grace. The homely and the visionary intertwine as the often stark realities of human experience are infused with love and light. The prospering genius of these poems is that they seek not so much to redeem or reclaim what is lost, but to redirect perspectives with a generous sweep of possibilities. Wood''s craft as a wordsmith gives us a voice that powerfully interprets what it means to be human and alive. John Wood holds professorships in both photographic history and English literature at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he is also director of the Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing. He is the author of three previous books of poetry and seven books of art and photographic criticism. His books have won the Iowa Poetry Prize twice, the American Library Association''s Choice Outstanding Academic Books of 1992, and the New York Times Book Review Best Photo Books of 1995.

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Islands of Space by John Wood Campbell "Their space-drive engine shattered the intergalactic barriers" We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

"Sweet offers scholars a capacious history of race in the North and a primer for thinking about the relationship between ''cultures'' and identities. . . . Bodies Politic is deeply researched and richly detailed."—William and Mary Quarterly

"Elimination" is the story of the effect of a gadget on the human character of the inventor. The other stories are based on the premise "What if a man invented a time-viewer which? ..." "Who Goes There" is the story of an alien, a non-mechanical gadget, who provokes a special mood-reaction in the reader.

A professional athlete''s number one priority is staying healthy. Technology for injury prevention and recovery, such as cryotherapy and cupping, is in high demand. Those aren''t the only amazing technologies being developed for athletes or in sports today. High-tech gear, playing surfaces, and more are explored in this engrossing volume, complete with full-color photographs of the technology in action. Sports fanatics and computer lovers alike can find something fascinating and new to learn in this high-interest take on STEM topics.

Exploring themes critical to understanding the current world order, this book lays bare the reality of the new Russia that emerged under Vladimir Putin. Russia holds the world''s largest natural gas reserves, the second largest coal and uranium reserves, and the eighth largest oil reserves. Europe is dependent on Russia for 25 percent of its oil and gas. Russia is also positioning itself to play a similar role with respect to China. The key to this strategy is a network of new oil and natural gas pipelines that Russia is in the process of constructing, which will by-pass the problematic Ukraine, Georgia, Poland and the Baltic States in the West, and lock-in the enormous potential of China in the East. Further, as the Western economies including the USA begin themselves to recover, their growing energy dependence will come back into the forefront, and therefore the need to ensure that Russia does not fail in its opening up of new energy resources in the Arctic and Eastern Siberia. Russia is no longer a superpower, in the Cold War sense of the word, because its military is significantly weaker, and as such is incapable of conducting a regional let alone global war against either the United States or NATO. It is precisely because of its military weakness that Putin has been forced to adopt an asymmetric approach. Thus, the pipeline spigot and the proliferation of missiles and aircraft have become Russia''s weapons of choice, along with an ever growing reliance on its strategic nuclear forces to provide it with the necessary deterrent to foreign aggression. In addition, Putin and Medvedev have no interest in an arms race with the United States, it is too costly and detracts from their priority, which is economic reform. From Putin''s perspective, America is in the process of imposing "absolute security" or as Joint Vision 2020 put it: "full spectrum dominance" over the world. As the sole remaining superpower, the United States enjoys a massive strategic imbalance in its favor, which it has used first to contain, but now with the intent to control the world. How? NATO expansion lays the groundwork for a U.S. global missile defense system to contain perceived adversaries, such as Russia, which in turn secures the dominance of America through its Prompt Global Strike (PGS) capability – the ability to strike anywhere on the planet with impunity within 90 minutes of the order being given by The President. Thus, PGS will be to the 21st Century, what British Gun Boat Diplomacy was to the 19th Century. In such a context, Russia is forced to respond asymmetrically.

Join Maker, an alien who knows all about machines, for a look at wedges. Readers will learn about different types of wedges and how they help make life on Earth easier.

In ''Buck Peters, Ranchman,'' Clarence Edward Mulford crafts a quintessential Western adventure that pulsates with the raw energy of the American frontier. With a narrative as rugged as the landscape it depicts, Mulford''s work is colored by a distinctive literary style—replete with the rich dialogue and cultural verisimilitude of its setting. The novel fits firmly within the tradition of the Western genre, serving as a testament to the enduring mythology of the cowboy and the unforgiving, yet majestic, territories they roamed. It portrays Buck Peters in an epic tale of loss, betrayal, and ruthless justice as he ventures to avenge his fallen partner amidst the harsh backdrop of stolen stock and the lawlessness of a land where the revolver is the final arbiter of disputes.nClarence Edward Mulford''s own insights and experiences contributed greatly to the authenticity and historical details in ''Buck Peters, Ranchman.'' Mulford, often credited with refining the Western genre, was astutely aware of the disparity between the romanticized West and its more gritty, true-to-life counterpart. His works often aim to demystify the fanciful tropes of the genre while still upholding the spirit of adventure and individualism that are synonymous with the American West. It is likely that his extensive research and passion for accuracy left an indelible mark on the creation of the complex character of Buck Peters and the visceral world he inhabits.nThis book is recommended for those avid readers of historical fiction and enthusiasts of the Western genre seeking an immersive experience into the heart of American frontier mythology. ''Buck Peters, Ranchman'' stands as both an homage to and a critique of the Wild West lore, offering a potent cocktail of action, morality, and drama. It is sure to satisfy anyone yearning for a story that encapsulates the struggle for justice in a land where only the most resilient spirits can prevail.

This 1802 book gives a history of the presidency of Founding Father John Adams.

This text aims to simplify the creation of a collection development policy. It covers all types and sizes of libraries and is a comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date guide available to librarians and library science students.

There are three different kinds of muscles that all help our bodies function. They are the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles. Within this fun and fact-filled volume, readers learn about each kind of muscle, how it works, and where muscles are located in the body. The engaging narrative presents this essential science curriculum topic in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way as Dr. Seymour Skinless takes readers under the skin to venture through the muscular system. Additional features include informative fact boxes and diagrams, a detailed glossary, charming illustrations, and vibrant, full-color photographs of the muscular system in action.

Johnny Nelson reached up for the new, blue flannel shirt he had hung above his bunk, and then placed his hands on hips and soliloquized: "Me an'' Red buy a new shirt apiece Saturday night an'' one of ''em ''s gone Sunday mornin''; purty fast work even for this outfit." He strode to the gallery to ask the cook, erstwhile subject of the Most Heavenly One, but the words froze on his lips. Lee Hop''s stoop-shouldered back was encased in a brand new, blue flannel shirt, the price mark chalked over one shoulder blade, and he sing-songed a Chinese classic while debating the advisability of adopting a pair of trousers and thus crossing another of the boundaries between the Orient and the Occident. He had no eyes in the back of his head but was rarely gifted in the "ways that are strange," and he felt danger before the boot left Johnny''s hand. Before the missile landed in the dish pan Lee Hop was digging madly across the open, half way to the ranch house, and temporary safety. Johnny fished out the boot and paused to watch the agile cook. "He ''s got eyes all over hisself—an'' no coyote ever lived as could beat him," was his regretful comment. He knew better than to follow—Hopalong''s wife had a sympathetic heart, and a tongue to be feared. She had not yet forgotten Lee Hop''s auspicious initiation as an ex-officiomember of the outfit, and Johnny''s part therein. And no one had been able to convince her that sympathy was wasted on a "Chink." The shirtless puncher looked around helplessly, and then a grin slipped over his face. Glancing at the boot he dropped it back into the dish water, moved swiftly to Red''s bunk, and in a moment a twin to his own shirt adorned his back. To make matters more certain he deposited on Red''s blankets an old shirt of Lee Hop''s, and then sauntered over to Skinny''s bunk. "Hoppy said he ''d lick me if I hurt th'' Chink any more; but he did n''t say nothin'' to Red. May th'' best man win," he muttered as he lifted Skinny''s blankets and fondled a box of cigars. "One from forty-three leaves forty-two," he figured, and then, dropping to the floor and crawling under the bunk, he added a mark to Skinny''s "secret" tally. Skinny always liked to know just how many of his own cigars he smoked. "Now for a little nip, an'' then th'' open, where this cigar won''t talk so loud," he laughed, heading towards Lanky''s bunk. The most diligent search failed to produce, and a rapid repetition also failed. Lanky''s clothes and boots yielded nothing and Johnny was getting sarcastic when his eyes fell upon an old boot lying under a pile of riding gear in a corner of the room. Keeping his thumb on the original level he drank, and then added enough water to bring the depleted liquor up to his thumb. "Gee—I ''ve saved sixty-five dollars this month, an'' two days are gone already," he chuckled. He received sixty-five dollars, and what luxuries were not nailed down, every month. Mounting his horse he rode away to enjoy the cigar, happy that the winter was nearly over. There was a feeling in the air that told of Spring, no matter what the calendar showed, and Johnny felt unrest stirring in his veins. When Johnny felt thus exuberant things promised to move swiftly about the bunk-house.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.