The Life of Tolstoy: First Fifty Years by Aylmer Maude: Gain insights into the life and legacy of one of Russia's most celebrated authors with Aylmer Maude's "The Life of Tolstoy: First Fifty Years." Through this biography, readers are offered a comprehensive look at Leo Tolstoy's early life, literary achievements, and his impact on literature and society. Key Aspects of the Book "The Life of Tolstoy: First Fifty Years by Aylmer Maude": Biographical Exploration: Maude's biography provides readers with a detailed account of Leo Tolstoy's life, from his formative years to his emergence as a prominent literary figure. Literary Legacy: The narrative highlights Tolstoy's contributions to literature, including his iconic novels such as "War and Peace" and "Anna Karenina," and explores the themes and influences that shaped his work. Social Impact: "The Life of Tolstoy" examines Tolstoy's engagement with social and philosophical issues, his advocacy for pacifism and social reform, and his influence on generations of writers and thinkers. Aylmer Maude was a British author, translator, and Tolstoyan who played a significant role in promoting the works and ideas of Leo Tolstoy. Through The Life of Tolstoy: First Fifty Years, Maude offers readers a comprehensive portrait of Tolstoy's life, work, and enduring legacy.

No other high school in Nebraska evokes as much pride, passion, inspiration, and devotion as Pius X High School. The school that was started in 1956 and remains today Nebraska's largest co-educational parochial school, is a beacon for success and leadership. Thunderbolt athletics has been a bench mark for programs to follow, and only those privileged few student athletes who have had the opportunity to don the Pius X uniform can begin to understand why that is so. Pius X's undeniably rich tradition and success over the past fifty years are enough to separate it from other schools: 54 state titles in both boy and girl sports, 12 all sports awards, nine state football championships, and countless academic all state athletes. Coaches such as Aldrich, Kelley, Aylward, Moore, and Forycki, as well as many others, have set the standard of excellence, and have created the feelings of honor and utmost pride associated with Pius X and being a Thunderbolt. Travel back with us as we take a look at Past great athletes and teams and why they make Pius X such a special and magical place. This is a must read for all past and present Thunderbolt athletes, and for Pius X fans and foes alike. Now read the stories and accounts of past Pius X athletes as they attempt to define the significance of being a part of the storied tradition that is a Pius X Thunderbolt.

The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) in 2014. It is part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The Fellowship was set up to fund further research into public policy, with the S R Nathan Fellow, who is appointed annually, delivering between four and six lectures each year. These lectures aim to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest.Ho Kwon Ping was the 2014/15 S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains the five IPS-Nathan Lectures he gave between October 2014 and April 2015, as well as highlights of the accompanying dialogue with the audience. In his lectures, Ho looks forward to the next 50 years, offering innovative ideas and robust views on how governance and key institutions can evolve to ensure the sustainable continuation of Singapore — the 'improbable nation'.This book illuminates Ho's vision of a cohesively diverse Singapore lasting beyond the lifespan of his generation, and aims to get the young to ponder and discuss the kind of home, and future, they wish for.

Now in paperback, a delightful collection of essays on the transformative power of reading In The Book That Changed My Life, our most admired writers, doctors, professors, religious leaders, politicians, chefs, and CEO s share the books that mean the most to them. For Doris Kearns Goodwin it was Barbara Tuchman's The Guns of August, which inspired her to enter a field, history writing, traditionally reserved for men. For Jacques Pépin it was The Myth of Sisyphus, which taught him the importance of personal responsibility, dignity, and goodness in the midst of existentialist France. A testament to the life-altering importance of literature, this book inspires us to return to old favorites and seek out new treasures. All proceeds go to The Read to Grow Foundation, which partners with urban hospitals to provide books and literacy information to newborns and their families.