Books with author rick raphael

Politicians come and go, but the Constitution stands as the supreme law of the land. Setting forth the workings of our democracy, it is the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, civil liberties, and war. In this indispensable edition, acclaimed historian and Constitutional expert Ray Raphael guides us through the origins, impact, and current relevance of the original text and all twenty-seven amendments. Here is the key historical context for issues in the news today—from the Electoral College to Washington gridlock, from peaceful protests to executive power. Thoughtful and nuanced, lively and highly readable, this annotated Constitution is for all of us to read and refer to—the ultimate political fact-checking source for every American.

Politicians come and go, but the Constitution stands as the supreme law of the land. Setting forth the workings of our democracy, it is the bedrock document from which we derive our policies on topics as diverse and galvanizing as immigration, gun ownership, voting rights, taxation, policing, civil liberties, and war. In this indispensable edition, acclaimed historian and Constitutional expert Ray Raphael guides us through the origins, impact, and current relevance of the original text and all twenty-seven amendments. Here is the key historical context for issues in the news today—from the Electoral College to Washington gridlock, from peaceful protests to executive power. Thoughtful and nuanced, lively and highly readable, this annotated Constitution is for all of us to read and refer to—the ultimate political fact-checking source for every American.

This volume collects the title story plus three others. "Sonny" originally appeared in Analog Science Fact & Fiction, April 1963. "The Thirst Quenchers" originally appeared in Analog Science Fact & Fiction, September 1963. "Make Mine Homogenized" originally appeared in Astounding Science Fiction, April, 1960. "A Filbert Is a Nut" originally appeared in Astounding Science Fiction, November 1959.

With the age of nuclear power, the need for hydroelectric sources vanished and with it went the great dams and reservoirs with their vast, wasteful surfaces of open water that evaporated by the thousands of acre-feet before ever being utilized by man. The beds of the great rivers were dry and the cities spread upon them together with the new controlled auto-farms. Only the smaller rivers and streams continued to flow until they reached a predesignated flow force. Then they vanished, spilling down into tunnels and flowing for hundreds of miles along subterranean aqueducts into great storage reservoirs beneath the surface of the land and protected from the drain of the sun and wind. From these, each precious drop of water was rationed upwards to meet the increasing needs of the people. And still there was never enough.

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Families who love an old-fashioned Christmas will adore this vintage book of holiday verse. Whimsical illustrations of Santa Claus, cherubic children, and adorable pets grace every page. A dozen enchanting poems include "The Plum Pudding," "The Twin Snowmen," "Under the Mistletoe," "At the Tabbykin's Ball," and other seasonal verses.This loving reproduction of an original 1920 edition is printed on heavy paper to ensure that it will last for many holiday seasons. A lovely gift book and a fine collector's item for lovers of antique books and fans of vintage Christmas memorabilia, it is certain to become a treasured Christmas keepsake.

Families who love an old-fashioned Christmas will adore this vintage book of holiday verse. Whimsical illustrations of Santa Claus, cherubic children, and adorable pets grace every page. A dozen enchanting poems include "The Plum Pudding," "The Twin Snowmen," "Under the Mistletoe," "At the Tabbykin's Ball," and other seasonal verses.This loving reproduction of an original 1920 edition is printed on heavy paper to ensure that it will last for many holiday seasons. A lovely gift book and a fine collector's item for lovers of antique books and fans of vintage Christmas memorabilia, it is certain to become a treasured Christmas keepsake.