In the debris of the financial crash of 2008, the principles of John Maynard Keynesthat economic storms are a normal part of the market system, that governments need to step in and use fiscal a
As President Of The World Bank for a decade, James Wolfensohn tackled global poverty with a passion and energy that made him a uniquely important figure in a fundamental arena of change. Using a life
From one of the world’s most celebrated writers, his most ambitious book to datean epic history of the human adventure, told backwards, forwards, sideways, through past, present, and futu
Asserts that Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Robert Rubin, Phil Gramm and others colluded in the fundamental corruption of the U.S. economic system that led to the financial crisis and sou
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It started with a baseball game, when Michael Rosen’s seven-year-old son Ripton invited some older boys over to his family’s penthouse for snacks and Nintendo after joining their pick-up
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The Supreme Court grew out of a unique opportunity to interview all nine sitting Supreme Court Justices plus retired Justice O'Connor for a documentary on the Supreme Court. Through Brian Lamb and Sus
The Washington Post’s must-read guide to the health care overhaul What now? Despite the rancorous, divisive, year-long debate in Washington, many Americans still don’t understand what th
Deaths from epidemic disease are rare in the developed world, yet in our technically and medically advanced society, an ever-present risk of disease has created an industry out of fear.As Philip Alcab
Speaking candidly about his own successes and failures, the famed businessman shares his personal approach to business as he describes his biggest challenges, worst mistakes and near failures, as well
Ever wonder why some people seem blessed with success? In fact, everyone is capable of winning in life?you just need to develop the right brain for it.In The Winner’s Brain, Drs. Jeffrey Brown and Mar
Since his boyhood in Qadhafi ’s Libya, and later as a reporter for more than thirteen years in cities stretching from Tehran to Marrakesh, Neil MacFarquhar has developed a counterintuitive sense that
At the height of the roaring ’20s, Swedish émigré Ivar Kreuger made a fortune raising money in America and loaning it to Europe in exchange for matchstick monopolies. His enterprise w
The death of the Celtic tiger is not an extinction event to trouble naturalists. There was, in fact nothing natural about this tiger, if it ever really existed. The “Irish Economic miracle&rdqu
Long at the margins of global affairs and at the edge of our mental map of the world, the Arctic has found its way to the center of the issues which will challenge and define our world in the twenty-
Following the bitterly contested election between Adams and Jefferson in 1800, the United States teetered on the brink of a second revolution. When Adams sought to prolong his policies in defiance of
In this newly updated book, C-SPAN provides a comprehensive guide to the final resting places of our nation’s presidents. As much about the presidents' lives as it is about their burial sites a
The myth of Ronald Reagan’s greatness has reached epic proportions in recent years. The public rates him as one of the most popular presidents, and Republicans everywhere seek to cast themselve
On the heels of his acclaimed vegan nutrition guide, Thrive, professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier presents his own easy-to-apply system for total health and fitness, complete with detailed
Black Americans have always relied on the oral tradition--storytelling, preaching, and speechmaking--to assert their rights and preserve and pass on their history and culture. In the pulpit, courtroom
At age thirty-five, Cami Walker was burdened by a battle with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition that made it difficult for her to walk, work, or enjoy her life. Seeking a remedy for
After many missteps made from the invasion in 2003 through 2006, the White House appointed General Petraeus as the top commander in Iraq, initiating a new strategy and a new approach to prosecuting t
Chemotherapy saves lives, but new studies—including research led by coauthor Dr. Dan Silverman—reveal that the agents used to kill cancer cells may also impair normal brain function. Even years after
Inducted in 2006, Warren Moon is the only African-American quarterback in the NFL Hall of Fame. His path to success was neither easy nor assured. As a seven-year-old growing up in Los Angeles, he lost
Offers parents helpful advice for dealing with their children's friendships, the ways in which they handle challenging situations, and understanding the specific transitions that impact existing relat
It is in the Middle East that the U.S. has been made to confront its attitudes on the use of force, the role of allies, and international law. The history of the U.S. in the Middle East, then, become
Provides practical advice, written specifically for Latinos managing diabetes, for understanding and managing this condition while avoiding common problems dealing with dietary modification and other
Taking Care of Your Child offers the most recent information on obesity, behavioral issues, and other critical health concerns, along with updated immunization schedules and new material on complement
On November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall collapsed, taking the Cold War down with it. The next twelve years passed in a haze of self-congratulation, Republican confusion, and angst, and economic prosperi
The author describes her life and experiences in Lebanon, from her birth in 1909, life under the French Mandate, to the turbulent events of civil war, as she became a principal of a girls school and a
Russia is a land of superlatives: By far the world’s largest country, it extends across the whole of northern Asia and the eastern third of Europe, spanning eleven time zones. Since the fall of the So
There's a lot to learn about history-making First Lady Michelle Obama. Her glamorous good looks, no-nonsense approach, and quirky sense of humor have intrigued many Americans. Drawing on quotations f
When John Quincy Adams—the sixty-three-year-old former president, U.S. senator, secretary of state, and diplomat—was elected to the House of Representatives by his Massachusetts neighbors
We are living in the most reckless financial environment in recent history. Arcane credit derivative bets are now well into the tens of trillions. According to Charles R. Morris, the astronomical lev
The Journal of Helene Berr is the story of a heroic young woman whose indomitable spirit thrived in the face of prejudice and war.From April 1942 to February 1944, Helene Berr, a recent graduate of th
Rabbi Brawer explores the many aspects of being Jewish, not just for people within the faith but also for the general reader who is interested in discovering the true story of Judaism. Brawer illustra
Patrick Henry Hughes was born with a rare genetic disorder that left him without eyes and physically disabled. But he was also blessed with exceptional musical talent?able to play the piano as a toddl
The 2,000-year-old Kama Sutra is the oldest and most famous work on erotic pleasure ever created. In a playful complement to The Modern Kama Sutra, an original new interpretation of the Hindu sex clas
Southern Africa was once regarded as a worthless jumble of British colonies, Boer republics, and African chiefdoms, a troublesome region of little interest to the outside world. But then prospectors
