Letters to America was written to energize Americans at a time of economic stress and self-doubt. By reading of the sacrifices the previous American generations – that often endured everyday hardships beyond the comprehension of those of us with running water – challenges confronting individual modern Americans pale in comparison.Starvation and hardship was a given for the early settlers, and yet somehow they persevered and through the fruits of their labors and the tenacit...

A Modern-Day Profiles in Courage from New York Times Bestselling Author Tom BlairIn Letters to America, Tom Blair conjures up mini-memoirs of twelve fictional historical characters—spanning four centuries, from the first settlers in Jamestown to a 21st century billionaire. Whether going West in a wagon train or off to war to defend the nation, these past Americans suffere...

For decades, Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack provided sage advice and commentary on eighteenth-century America. Now, a modern businessman reflects-writing as Benjamin Franklin-on what America has become.Federal and personal debt are ballooning beyond sustainable levels. Our futures are being jeopardized. Partisan bickering and the entrenched powers of special interests have made it nearly impossible for a real leader to lead. Where is a good American to turn? H...

Kreisler’s Credenza Switch-Hitters Such a deal! Toofer the price of one. Take a break from that pricey best seller or ghosted toe wrapped in gushing one-liners. Relax with these fine novellas by two unknowns whose modest goal between work shifts is the lonesome journey of personal creative fulfillment. The two novellas of this present offering were written in the creative writing class Where You Been Hidin? that was created and taught by Desmond Scott Rubinstein. Mr. Rubinstein (1940–1074)...

Glenn Beck, the New York Times bestselling author of The Great Reset, revisits Thomas Paine**’**s Common Sense in this **political commentary on American freedom, government, and common-sense solutions.In any era, great Americans inspire us to reach our full potential. They know with conviction what they believe within themselves. They understand that all actions have consequences. And they find common-se...

"[A] merciless but often humorous look at the shortcomings of American politics" by the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Parliament of Whores ( Booklist).Don't Vote: It Just Encourages the Bastards is a brilliant, disturbing, hilarious, and sobering look at why politics and politicians are a necessary evil—but only just barely necessary. Read P. J. O'Rourke on the pathetic nature of our attempts to govern ourselves and lau...

A Vintage Shorts SelectionFrom the founder of modern radical activism in America, Saul Alinsky, whose the bestselling classic Rules for Radicals has reinvigorated the political left in America. “Organizational genius” Alinsky lays out the thirteen rules that all have-nots must follow to wage a successful campaign against the haves. Wielding tremendous influence to this day, and used as a bible by leading organizers since it was first published almost fifty years ago, these...

John Kenneth Galbraith has long been at the center of American economics, in key positions of responsibility during the New Deal, World War II, and since, guiding policy and debate. His trenchant new book distills this lifetime of experience in the public and private sectors; it is a scathing critique of matters as they stand today.Sounding the alarm about the increasing gap between reality and "conventional wisdom" -- a phrase he coined -- Galbraith tells, along with much else, how...

American History in 50 EventsHave you ever wondered why America is the way it is?Do you want to understand the events that have shaped American culture?Are you interested in seeing the long-term historical connections that explain how America moved from a group of colonies to the most powerful nation in history?If so, this book is for you. In simple, straightforward language, this book will take you on a brief journey through the highl...

Presidents of the United States of America come and go, but their quotes will be forever with us. Compiled and edited with a working table of contents, this collection of quotes contains 1000+ quotes from 18 presidents.From people such as Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, this is perfect for people who like presidents or quotes.The complete list of USA Presidents in Vol 2 are:* Abraham Lincoln...

Written in the style of Thomas Paine, this ‘little red book’ challenges modern patriotism—and calls for a return to the ideals on which American democracy was founded.An essential, non-partisan read for both progressive and conservatives!Over the course of a generation, patriotism in America has been hijacked by the right and abandoned by the left. But the principles and values of true patriotism—country above self, contribution above consu...

MoneyWhat is money? We spend a very large part of our lives chasing the very thing we know so little of. When we are asked what we do, the answer usually is our occupation, not recreation. We place ourselves at the mercy of a system far removed from our daily lives.Money is defined as: "something (as metal currency) accepted as a medium of exchange." Money is freedom, a means to an end, it represents time saved for the participation in the preservation and safeguarding of bot...