The following article was originally published in the Palm Beach Daily News Shiny Sheet on Monday, January 15th. Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students. By Ian Cohen – Special to the Daily News Cindy Metzler pulled the folded sheet of paper from her purse. It was a copy of Martin LutherContinue reading “In the News: Worth Avenue bookstore shares lesson on Dr. King with local students.”
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The Enduring Words and Actions of Victor Hugo
Romantic French author, Victor Hugo is widely known for his novels, Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. He was born in France in 1802 and traveled around Europe at a young age because of his father’s job as a major in Napoleon’s army. His mother, a strong royalist, opposed much of his father’s political opinionsContinue reading “The Enduring Words and Actions of Victor Hugo”
Joseph Conrad: Legends of the Sea
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5 Rare Book Gift Ideas for A Unique and Meaningful Gift
[fusion_text]Rare and first edition books make a wonderful and unique gift, particularly for the collector or book lover in your life. If you are not sure of where to start, you may want to consider your recipient’s favorite author or genre. Do they have a favorite hobby? Whether its golf, cooking, travel, music, or bird-watching,Continue reading “5 Rare Book Gift Ideas for A Unique and Meaningful Gift”
To Kill a Mockingbird First Edition Issue Points
As most people know, the novel To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the best-loved classics of all time. It has been translated into more than forty languages and has sold more than forty million copies worldwide. In 1962 it was also made into the film starring Gregory Peck, which won three Academy Awards. Therefore,Continue reading “To Kill a Mockingbird First Edition Issue Points”
The Works and Philosophy of Ayn Rand
[fusion_text]Ayn Rand wrote in her most famous work, Atlas Shrugged, “My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute.” This quote aptly defines Rand’s philosophy which sheContinue reading “The Works and Philosophy of Ayn Rand”
The Balfour Declaration and the History of Jewish Zionism
[fusion_text]November 2, 2017 marks the 100 year anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, a historic document created by British Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour and addressed to Lord Walter Rothschild, a leader of the British Jewish community. Although it was a small document, it would have major consequences on the future of the middle east and eventuallyContinue reading “The Balfour Declaration and the History of Jewish Zionism”
Blade Runner and the Transcendent Legacy of Philip K. Dick
The new movie Blade Runner 2049 is in theaters this week and we thought it would be a great time to write a post about the book that this movie and the original 1982 Blade Runner movie have been loosely based on, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? and its author, Philip K. Dick. TheContinue reading “Blade Runner and the Transcendent Legacy of Philip K. Dick”
The Adventurous Spirit of Amelia Earhart
[fusion_text] Amelia Earhart was a bright student, a hard worker, and an adventurous spirit who sought to show the world that women could succeed in male dominated careers. In childhood, she enjoyed climbing trees, chasing rats and going on adventures in the neighborhood with her sister. Earhart’s father struggled to support the family so herContinue reading “The Adventurous Spirit of Amelia Earhart”
Nobel Prize Laureates in Literature
[fusion_text] Awarded annually since 1901, The Nobel Prize in Literature is given to any author “in the field of literature the most outstanding work in an ideal direction” (Alfred Nobel). One of five Nobel Prizes established by Alfred Nobel and awarded by the Swedish Academy, laureates of the Nobel Prize in Literature include William Faulkner, Albert Camus, ErnestContinue reading “Nobel Prize Laureates in Literature”