Hal Marcovitz se věnuje psaní více než čtvrt století. Působil jako reportér a sloupkař v několika denících a nyní píše pro The Morning Call v Allentownu, PA, kde se věnuje vládě a politice u soudu v Bucks County na předměstí Filadelfie. Je také autorem více než 50 naučných knih pro mladé čtenáře. Jeho práce zahrnují biografie významných osobností, ale vyhýbá se uvádění konkrétních titulů, aby se zaměřil na podstatu své tvorby. Halova tvorba se soustředí na zpracování životopisů a historických událostí pro mladší čtenářstvo, čímž přibližuje složité postavy a události přístupnou formou.
The book explores the contentious debate surrounding the effectiveness of torture in controlling behavior and extracting information, particularly in the context of terrorism. It traces the history of torture from ancient practices to modern psychological and sexual methods. Ethical and moral dilemmas are examined alongside international humanitarian efforts aimed at protecting individuals from such treatment. By the end, readers will be equipped to form and articulate their own persuasive arguments regarding the acceptability of torture.
President Abraham Robbins has a few problems...The First Lady likes to hang out in biker bars. The First Daughter has been kicked out of college. The Chief of Staff has tried to kill himself. Scandal is in the air. The press is closing in. Is this any way to run a government. But there is good news. An ordinary house painter shows up to repaint the walls of the White House. Soon, he finds himself at the center of the intrigues and adventures inside America’s Executive Mansion and becomes a confidant to the most powerful man on Earth. Hal Marcovitz is a former journalist. He is also the author of the novel My Life With Wings.Painting the White House has been awarded First Place in the category of General Fiction/Novel-Under 80,000 Words by the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.
Imagine waking one morning to discover you have wings. Imagine the places you could go and sights you could see as you soar high above the world looking down with a true bird's eye view. In this very funny yet strange story, our hero Eggerton wrestles with these decisions as he contemplates what to do with his life when he rises from bed and learns he possesses the power of winged flight. The wonder in My Life With Wings comes courtesy of Marcovitz's protagonist. His demeanor and thinking, that sometimes can appear as psychedelic, are diverse and believable. Throughout the story, Eggerton broods deeply over isolation, desire, and everything that revolves around his wings. As a divorced man, the protagonist's life is actually normal and readers would definitely know one or two people like him - except for the wings, of course. His friends are a bunch of colorful people, each with their own degree of eccentricity and flaws... This novel is a fine allegory about life, aspiration, and how one perseveres against challenges. Absorbing the fun creative spirit of Marcovitz through this novella will keep readers fascinated from the beginning to the end. Simply put, this is a unique tale and a creditable triumph for the author who has created a book worthy of sitting on a shelf next to the works of other great writers. Readersfavorite.com
Imagine waking one morning to discover you have wings. Imagine the places you could go and sights you could see as you soar high above the world looking down with a true bird's eye view. In this very funny yet strange story, our hero Eggerton wrestles with these decisions as he contemplates what to do with his life when he rises from bed and learns he possesses the power of winged flight. In this update to the original 2014 edition, the author has added some timely cultural references as well as three humorous, yet somewhat macabre, short stories. Readers will also find the opening chapters of a surreal unpublished novel that explores the inner psyche of an ordinary house spider. And as with the original version, the author has included dozens of odd images that blend into the story. When My Life With Wings was first published the book won several literary awards, including the Beverly Hills Book Award in the New Fiction category. The book was also a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award Montaigne Medal and the Hoffer Grand Prize.
The narrative explores a tumultuous public works project that ignited widespread protests and political turmoil, highlighting a longstanding rivalry between prominent elected officials. It delves into the challenges faced by judges concerned about their constitutional rights, alongside the journeys of two candidates who ultimately achieved statewide office amid significant hurdles. The story also touches on various controversies, including drugging racehorses and a nuclear freeze resolution, while providing insights into the 2020 election.
Much of what is known about people's everyday lives in times past comes from artifacts but also from diaries, letters, and other writings. Many important details of life during the Civil War, for instance, can be found in the diaries of women who carried on while their men were at war. In the Living History series, firsthand accounts such as these are combined with thoughtful narrative to offer a rich and vivid portrait of daily life in various times and places in history. A visual chronology, sidebars that feature quotes from people of the period and from historians, selected vocabulary words, source notes, a bibliography for further research, and an index provide additional tools for student researchers. Book jacket.
