The Gold Cartel is an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of the world market for gold, how it works, and what influences gold price. But it also lends insight into something more disturbing – the organized intervention in the gold markets by Central Banks.

Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability.The very idea of a modern metropolis evokes visions of bustling sidewalks, vital mass transit, and a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban core. But in the typical American city, the car is still king, and downtown is a place that's easy to drive to but often not worth arriving at.Making walkability happen is relatively easy and cheap; seeing exac...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE COOKBOOK • From amaranth and buckwheat to quinoa and spelt, discover the versatility, flavor, and sophistication of whole grains with over 75 satisfying recipes that draw on food traditions from across the Mediterranean and northern Europe.“A sensuous love letter to the delicious possibilities of whole grains.”—The KitchnWinner: IACP Julia Child Award, Gourmand World Cookbook Award...

“Cities are the future of the human race, and Jeff Speck knows how to make them work.”—David Owen, staff writer at the New YorkerNearly every US city would like to be more walkable—for reasons of health, wealth, and the environment—yet few are taking the proper steps to get there. The goals are often clear, but the path is seldom easy. Jeff Speck’s follow-up to his bestselling Walkable City is the resource that cities and citizens need to usher in ...

This pathbreaking book encompasses a wide range of baking recipes with whole flours—from simple cookies, crackers, and cakes to flatbreads, glorious sourdough loaves, stunning tarts, and festive bakes—all while introducing a new balance in baking for modern palates.Inspired by the bounty of the Mediterranean, Baking with Ancient Grains offers captivating contemporary recipes, showing how pleasure at the table can go hand in hand with a better diet....

Many Christians say that the "style" of worship depends on personal preference. At the same time, preference is often the deciding factor in choosing a church. After all, who wants to attend a church where the worship seems unexciting, unfamiliar, or downright weird?But what if worship style were more than a matter of personal taste? In Trembling Joy, Pastor Ryan Speck answer that question by turning to the Scriptures, showing how God's definition and description of worshi...

A compelling and inspiring look at the audacity and tenacity it took for small town, self-taught sculptor Wayne Porter to propel himself from obscurity to national and international attention as a metal artist by planting his massive sculptures on the South Dakota prairie.How did he get the grit to overcome the odds to create his own sculpture park with a bull centerpiece as big as the faces on Mount Rushmore and be listed as one of the top roadside attractions in America?W...

Maxine Smith’s Unwilling Pupils is the authorized biography of Maxine Atkins Smith. As such it tells the story of the civil rights movement in Memphis from Smith’s viewpoint. Primarily based on newspaper accounts from the 1960s and 1970s and on Smith’s papers housed at the Memphis Public Library, the book also draws from a rich source of interviews conducted by the coauthors and others.This book presents a well-balanced historical background of the civil rights era even wh...

Whether you want to participate in ballet or just watch it, the ballet experience can excite and inspire you. Ballet is among the most beautiful forms of expression ever devised: an exquisite mix of sight and sound, stunning, aesthetics, and awesome technique.Ballet For Dummies is for anyone who wants to enjoy all that the dance forms offers – as an onlooker who wants to get a leg up on the forms you're likely to see or as an exercise enthusiast who understands that the pr...

Relive the difficult journey west through excerpts from the pioneers' own diaries.

The West is facing challenges on many fronts. There has been crisis after crisis in the EU’s eastern and southern neighbourhoods. Terrorist movements are gaining traction in the Middle East. Authoritarian regimes are threatening the core values of the West, and even its cohesion—and no regime more so than the newly aggressive and fundamentally antagonistic Russia.This research paper argues that by countering the threat posed by Putin’s Russia, we can achieve a stronger transatlanti...

In "Decorative Art of Indian Tribes of Connecticut," Frank G. Speck meticulously explores the intricate craftsmanship and aesthetic traditions of the indigenous tribes in Connecticut. Through a detailed analysis of various decorative items such as textiles, pottery, and carvings, Speck illustrates the profound relationship between the tribes' cultural identity and their artistic expressions. The book is characterized by a rich descriptive style that intertwines anthropology with art histor...