In this 500th anniversary year of the Reformation, this volume collects the writing of well-known reformers Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, Thomas Cranmer, Lancelot Andrewes, as well as lesser-known leaders of their time. Rather than look at the theological arguments and apologetics of these religious thinkers, we instead look to their hopes and concerns by reading their prayers. This year, many are asking, "How is the Reformation relevant...

The muckraking journalists were crusaders with a steadfast faith in the power of truth, a strong narrative, and public pressure to spur government action for the good of the people. Their investigative reporting brought attention to hidden problems and issues such as child labor, urban poverty, inhumane working conditions, tenements, business monopolies, and political corruption. This engaging book covers the work and lives of the leading muckrakers,...

The one thing the revolutionaries in this book have in common is that they fought for change. This book profiles some of the most influential change agents in history. They come from all walks of life, and they include writers, artists, politicians, and musicians, among others. Readers will get a sense of the sacrifices made by others so we can live in the world we do today. They will also learn that it takes only one person, one voice,...

"Winner of the 2017 Joseph J. Spengler Best Book Prize, History of Economics Society" "Finalist for the 2017 Hayek Prize, The Manhattan Institute" "One of Bloomberg View's Great History Books of 2016" Thomas C. Leonard is research scholar in the Council of the Humanities at Princeton University, where he is also lecturer in the Department of Economics. The pivotal and troubling role of progressive-era economics in the shaping of modern American...

"Co-Winner of the Peter Dobkin Hall History of Philanthropy Book Prize, Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA)" "Winner of the Luciano Tomassini Latin American International Relations Book Award, Latin American Studies Association" "Winner of the Stuart L. Bernath Book Prize, Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations" "Winner of the William M. LeoGrande Prize, American University's Center for Latin...

At the end of this book, you should be able to explain the temperance movement and the role of the reformers in the mid-1800s. Why did the temperance reformers think that people should drink less alcohol? Further, why did some of them even advocated that alcoholic beverages should be completely outlawed? Was the reasoning behind these logical? Start reading to know the answers.

Throughout history, people have picked up their pens and wielded their words-transforming their lives, their communities, and beyond. Now it's your turn! Representing a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, Mightier Than the Sword connects over forty inspiring biographies with life-changing writing activities and tips, showing readers just how much their own words can make a difference. Readers will explore nature with Rachel Carson, experience...

A warden stands up for boys sent to a reform school and tries to change the conditions there.

White House correspondent April Ryan presents a vital look at women of different ages and backgrounds who devote their lives to making the world a better place, even if that means stepping out of their "place." From the inception of the nation to the present day, Black women have transformed their pain into progress and have been at the front lines of America's political, social, and economic struggles. Combining profiles and in-depth interviews...

"A memoir by the celebrated singer-songwriter and social activist Ani DiFranco. In her new memoir, Ani DiFranco recounts her early life from a place of hard-won wisdom, combining personal expression, the power of music, feminism, political activism, storytelling, philanthropy, entrepreneurship, and much more into an inspiring whole. In these frank, honest, passionate, and often funny pages is the tale of one woman's eventful and radical journey to...