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John Leighton Stuart's Missionary-Educator's Career in China
In China, John Leighton Stuart (1876-1962) is a controversial figure occupying an important position in the history of modern China and Sino-U.S. relations. As a scholar and educator, Stuart loved Chinese culture and contributed much to the development of Chinese education. While as a missionary, he was inherently prejudiced against Marxism. As the U.S. ambassador to China, Stuart executed U.S. government's policy, and was finally stereotyped as a symbol of "American imperialism". This book is a comprehensive and systematic study of Stuart's missionary-educator's career in China. It gives a detailed account of Stuart's missionary activities and contribution to the establishment and developme...
Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky's Moonlight Schools
Cora Wilson Stewart (1875–1958) was an elementary school teacher and county school superintendent in eastern Kentucky who, in the fall of 1911, decided to open the classrooms in her district to adult pupils. Convinced that education could eliminate the poverty that plagued the region, she founded the Moonlight School movement, ultimately designed to combat illiteracy. The movement’s motto, “Each one teach one,” characterized education as the responsibility of every literate citizen. Stewart’s Moonlight Schools caught on quickly, and when the state legislature created the Kentucky Illiteracy Commission in 1914, they were operating throughout Kentucky as well as in other states. Cora Wilson Stewart and Kentucky’s Moonlight Schools examines these institutions and analyzes Stewart’s role in shaping education at both the state and national level. Yvonne Honeycutt Baldwin offers a discourse on the problem of illiteracy, which, despite the efforts of Stewart and many who followed in her footsteps, continues to afflict the nation.
Cora Wilson Stewart
In 1911 Cora Wilson Stewart founded the Moonlight Schools in Rowan County, Kentucky, an innovative night program that taught illiterate adults to read. Hoping that 150 people would attend the first classes, Stewart was amazed that over 1,200 men and women enrolled. She quickly developed reading material for these men and women that appealed to them instead of the children’s texts that most educators were using with adults. With the success of the Moonlight Schools, Stewart moved forward in her crusade against illiteracy; she quickly became the most prominent advocate for the cause on both the national and international scene. Stewart took the fight against illiteracy at a time when it was ...
Woodrow Wilson and World War I, 1917-1921
Describes the role of Woodrow Wilson as a wartime President.
The 34th Golden Age of Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: C.M. Kornbluth
Cyril M. Kornbluth (1923–1958) was an American science fiction author and a notable member of the Futurians. He wrote prolifically during his short lifetime, and produced a remarkable body of work. This volume is the largest ebook collection of his work ever assembled. It includes: TIME BUM TAKEOFF THE SYNDIC THE ALTAR AT MIDNIGHT CRISIS! THE GOLDEN ROAD KAZAM COLLECTS THE LUCKIEST MAN IN DENV MAKE MINE MARS THE MARCHING MORONS THE REVERSIBLE REVOLUTIONS SHARK SHIP THE ADVENTURER WITH THESE HANDS THE WORDS OF GURU THE NAKED STORM THIRTEEN O'CLOCK THE CITY IN THE SOFA THE ROCKET OF WHAT SORGHUM SAYS If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 280+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!
Takeoff
Cyril M. Kornbluth's "Takeoff" is a masterful exploration of the human condition set against the backdrop of a future where space exploration is not merely a sci-fi dream but a looming reality. The novella is characterized by Kornbluth's signature blend of satirical wit and poignant social commentary, encapsulating the anxieties of the 1950s concerning scientific advancement and its ethical implications. With a narrative style that deftly alternates between light-hearted humor and serious reflection, Kornbluth deftly critiques society's obsession with technology, making readers question the moral responsibilities that accompany progress. Cyril M. Kornbluth, a seminal figure in mid-20th-centu...
The Greatest Sci-Fi Books - Cyril M. Kornbluth Edition
The Greatest Sci-Fi Books - Cyril M. Kornbluth Edition presents a captivating exploration of mid-20th century speculative fiction, showcasing a diverse array of literary forms and future-looking visions. This anthology captures the pulse of a pivotal era in science fiction, bridging the transition from pulp to more sophisticated narratives. It comprises stories that swing from dystopian insights to visionary tales, offering both cautionary warnings and profound speculation on technological and societal evolutions. Notable pieces within this collection dare to question the human condition under the shadow of technological advancement, providing gripping narratives that remain timeless in thei...
