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"Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field" is an epic narrative poem written by Sir Walter Scott, a prominent Scottish author and poet of the 19th century. This historical and romantic work brings to life the events surrounding the Battle of Flodden, a significant conflict between England and Scotland. The poem tells the story of Lord Marmion, a proud and ambitious nobleman who becomes entangled in a web of love, honor, and political intrigue. "Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field" is not only a tale of romance and adventure but also a reflection on themes such as honor, loyalty, and the consequences of hubris. Scott's poetic language, descriptive imagery, and attention to detail transport readers to the battlefield, courtly halls, and scenic landscapes of medieval Scotland and England. The poem showcases Scott's deep knowledge of history and his passion for preserving Scotland's cultural heritage. Through "Marmion," he revitalizes the past and imbues it with a sense of drama, heroism, and tragedy. With its memorable characters, evocative settings, and lyrical verse, "Marmion: A Tale of Flodden Field" is a classic work that continues to resonate with audiences, offering a captivating blend of history, romance, and poetic beauty.

Exposes Arabella Advisors as a major "dark money" operation that channels billions into progressive causes through opaque networks and deceptive grassroots groups, revealing its significant influence on U.S. politics and its far-reaching impact on issues from Supreme Court nominations to election manipulation."Ever heard of Arabella Advisors? Probably not. And that's strange, since they've done a lot to destroy the world you grew up in. You should know, so read this book."--Tucker Carlson While billionaires like George Soros, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett are well known as left-wing megadonors transforming the country's politics, few Americans know about Arabella Advisors, a "dark money" operation that channels much of this money into particular causes via pop-up groups designed to look like grassroots outfits. Citizens across the spectrum will be shocked to learn how Arabella's empire secretly operates using arrangements that produce the darkest of "dark money." Thanks to the author and his colleagues at the Capital Research Center, which first exposed Arabella, even the mainstream press have begun to report on this scandalous story. As this book reveals, Arabella is a major player in battles over Supreme Court nominations, environmentalism, abortion, Medicare for All, fake local news outlets, "Zuck Bucks" that manipulate election offices, lawsuits brought by Democratic super-lawyer (and Steele dossier booster) Marc Elias, and much more. The money is staggering. In the 2018 election cycle, Arabella's nonprofits took in $1.2 billion, more than double the fundraising of the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee combined. In the 2020 election cycle, Arabella's fundraising spiked to $2.4 billion. This mountain of money explains why the left-leaning major media are alarmed. Arabella is "the indisputable heavyweight of Democratic dark money," warns the Atlantic. A "dark-money behemoth," says Politico. An "opaque network," says the New York Times, that funnels "hundreds of millions of dollars through a daisy chain of groups supporting Democrats and progressive causes."

Set in the Scottish Borders shortly following the Union of Scotland and England in 1707, 'The Black Dwarf' is a novel by Sir Walter Scott. Purposefully shrouded in mystery, the novel's protagonist is a dwarf named Sir Edward Mauley, whose character is deemed a curse by those living in the area, who accuse Sir Edward of working with the Devil. The isolated figure of Sir Edward resides in a solitary cave nestled deep in the Liddesdale Hills. In this tale, we follow Halbert Glendinning, a young man seeking wisdom from Sir Edward regarding love and vengeance. Halbert yearns for Isabella Vere, but her betrothal is to a man who lacks her affection, leaving Halbert burning for payback for her father's betrayal. Sir Edward lends a hand to Halbert's cunning plans. But will Halbert successfully enact revenge? Set amidst the Scottish Borders, an area that deeply influenced Sir Walter Scott's work on 'The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border, ' the novel tackles themes of political intrigue, betrayal, loyalty, and love

"The Fair Maid of Perth: St. Valentine's Day" is an 1828 historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, set in Perth and other parts of Scotland in the year 1400. The story revolves around Catherine Glover, known as the Fair Maid of Perth, who is caught between the love interests of two powerful men, the Duke of Rothesay and Henry Smith, a wealthy armorer. The novel is based on the true historical event of the Battle of the North Inch, which took place on St. Valentine's Day in 1396. Scott drew on several sources from the 14th and 15th centuries, including narrative poems by John Barbour and Blind Hary, and historical works by John of Fordun, Walter Bower, Andrew of Wyntoun, and Hector Boece. The novel is praised for its vivid characters, romantic tension, political intrigue, and accurate depiction of life in medieval Scotland. 'The Fair Maid of Perth' is considered one of Scott's finest works and a classic of historical fiction.

Explores various methods of instructing pre-service teachers and administrators on how to locate new subject matter and distinguish between fact, opinion and rhetoric across a wide varity of topics.