Daniel Smith Libri

Rooted in the rural Midwest, this collection of poetry reflects Daniel Smith's three decades of experience on his family's dairy farm in northwestern Illinois. It delves into themes of familial bonds to the land, the labor of farming, and the emotional turmoil that arises when that way of life becomes untenable. The poems vividly capture the transformations affecting agriculture and the rural communities, offering a poignant exploration of heritage and sustainability.

The world's most coveted artefacts, concealed secrets and legendary locations.

Ylva, a young Viking girl, is swept by a storm to England where she is orphaned. Determined to avenge her mother's death, she tracks the killer north. But when a stranger steps in, Ylva has to choose between vengeance and trust.

Set against the backdrop of the Old South, this creative memoir explores the author's childhood in a large family grappling with poverty, alcoholism, and racism, while also celebrating the joys of boyhood and imaginative play. It delves into the newspaper industry during a transformative era marked by social upheaval and impending conflict, capturing the essence of a time when creativity was a natural part of life rather than a therapeutic goal. Smith's narrative offers a unique blend of personal and cultural reflection.

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In the snow, death is not the coldest thing waiting for you...

From the author of the bestselling State of the World Atlas, here is an essential tool for understanding the Middle East and its pivotal role in global politics.

Empty pipes and H2O entrepreneurs: boreholes, cart pushers, and "pure water" -- Problem has changed name": electric power and consumer citizenship -- Okadas and danfos: "public transportation" in Nigeria -- "Be what you want to be": cell phones and social inequality -- "They don't know what i have not taught them": the privatization of public schooling -- "Sleeping with one eye open": infrastructural insecurity.

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Exploring four significant nineteenth-century objects, the book examines their connections to the Great Exhibition of 1851 and their influence on modern display, surveillance, and commerce. The ruins of the Crystal Palace, the Albert Memorial, Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum, and H.G. Wells' "The Time Machine" serve as critical lenses through which to understand the evolution of museums and public spaces. By linking these artifacts to contemporary issues, the narrative highlights their role as ideological relics that provoke critical thought about history's impact on the present.