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Born out of crisis a century ago, the Federal Reserve has become the most powerful macroeconomic policymaker and financial regulator in the world. The Myth of Independence traces the Fed's transformation from a weak, secretive, and decentralized institution in 1913 to a remarkably transparent central bank a century later. Offering a unique account of Congress's role in steering this evolution, Sarah Binder and Mark Spindel explore the Fed's past, present, and future and challenge ...

ON SALE 50% OFF FOR A LIMTED TIME ONLYTurn bed time into fun family time!The Bed Time Story Book is a wonderfully original collection of 36 stories that will entertain the entire family.You can look forward to bed time and share the joy of reading.“Accompanied by clazzic illustrations, the stories are retold in an exceptionally amusing style and perfect for reading aloud.”Turn your evening goodnight into quality family time with traditional stories, ...

2019 Audie Audio Book Award Finalist for Best Original Work!"A well-told tale of the Norse Gods… Binder’s voice swoops and soars, now angry, now gleeful and now mocking, as Loki tells these stories of the gods run amok."—Providence JournalThis is the story that Marvel doesn’t tell about Loki…They broke into his home. They kidnapped his children. Left his wife bound and gagged on the floor, where she choked and died. He had once helpe...

Kings Wolves, Princesses and Lions is an excellent primer for young readers… Classic tales retold with new energy… New tales that seem timeless, and a few old favorites that preserve the flavor of years gone by.These are stories children (Grades 1-3) will enjoy reading by themselves, or with parents and caregivers. And the grown-ups will enjoy reading them, too. Includes dozens of evocative and humorous old-school and wood-block style illustrations.Award-wi...

Amazing Adventures and Terrific Tall Tales for older readers who are ready to sink their teeth into something fun.Fun, Fantastic and ExcitingBoys, Girls and Parents will Love Reading Genies, Giants and a WalrusAward-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder has collected some of his favorite adventures from across the globe and put them together in one collection for the entertainment of all.Thor… Scheherazade… Paul Bunyan… Clever Doris?Enjoy discov...

“For lovers of fun but honest storytelling…” – Publishers Weekly“A hybrid of humor and horror that shows young readers both real fear and real friendship.” – Kirkus ReviewsOur eighth grade was the best, and then, on the last day of school, a high school student showed up with a gun…My friends in “Team Bomb Shelter” are all smarter than me, but we still manage to have a great time together. During our last year at Jerome Marco K-8 we called the dail...

Imagine new ways to resolve conflict! Stories for Peace is a fun and quick read that will open new possibilities to handling difficult and uncomfortable problems. Using an entertaining and action-provoking style, the book raises issues, offers answers.Ten stories plus three essays by award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder. Includes a new section on Cyberbullying.For adults, children, families, educators, students, activists, leaders, and listeners. Includes storie...

"Every Hero Has a Story" was comissioned for the 2015 Summer Library Reading Program. Written by an award-winning author and storyteller, this collection of framed stories will be enjoyed by young people and parents of all ages."While most books have one story, this has eighteen… Most of them are fairy tales, but some are adventure stories. All are wonderful." —San Francisco Book Review (5/5 Stars)From Giant Killer Jack and The Last Voyage of of Sinbad to the World...

Imagine new ways to resolve conflict!Stories for Peace is a fun and quick read that will open new possibilities to handling difficult and uncomfortable problems. Using an entertaining and action-provoking style, the book raises issues and offers answers.Ten stories plus three essays by award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder. Includes a new section on Cyberbullying.For adults, children, families, educators, students, activi...

THE GROSTON RULES is an edgy book for high school readers. With suspenseful twists and turns, it is a captivating and lighthearted high school tale about teens in trouble, surviving high school through their strong friendships.Adults, young adults and mature teens won’t be able to put it down, because the story is as much about teen survival and unschooling as it is a young adult coming of age tale, rife with dark humor, teen comedy, fuck ups, and the occasional ra...

THE GROSTON RULES is an edgy book for high school readers. With suspenseful twists and turns, it is a captivating and lighthearted high school tale about teens in trouble, surviving high school through their strong friendships.Adults, young adults and mature teens won't be able to put it down, because the story is as much about teen survival and unschooling as it is a young adult coming of age tale, rife with dark humor, teen comedy, fuck ups, and the occasional raunchy teen story....

Humor, Horror and Stanksfrom the author of “It Ate My Sister”With witches, toxic chemicals, a tsunami, and tossed cookies.Ever been to the beach? Gone trick or treating?Been to summer camp? Conducted science experiments in the basement?My friends and I just wanted to relax and have fun. We didn’t mean to get into trouble.The trouble always found us…Mark Binder is the Audie Award nominated author and storyteller, who t...