"History of the Comstock Patent Medicine Business and Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills" by Robert B. Shaw delves into the fascinating world of patent medicine in America, particularly during the 19th century. The book explores the rise of the Comstock patent medicine business, highlighting the marketing strategies and societal impacts of these products. Shaw meticulously examines the role of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills, a popular remedy of the time, and how it became emblematic of the era's...

In "History of the Comstock Patent Medicine Business and Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills," Robert B. Shaw meticulously explores the intricate world of 19th-century patent medicines, focusing particularly on the notorious Comstock region. Shaw employs a blend of rigorous historical analysis and engaging narrative style to unveil the motivations behind the rise of patent medicine, with a detailed examination of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills as a case study. Through primary source documents and...

In 'History of the Comstock Patent Medicine Business and Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills', Robert B. Shaw meticulously examines the intersection of commerce, medicine, and society within the 19th-century patent medicine boom. Shaw's scholarly work employs a blend of rigorous historical analysis and narrative storytelling, illuminating the marketing strategies and societal impacts of these medicinal products. The book is set against the backdrop of a burgeoning American consumer culture, whic...

While I realize that there are countless books about love and relationships and the aspects of what relationship love looks like, I am addressing love from a different angle - an angle that is not often seen. There is a diabolical force that blocks the ability to feel and express love. This force is truly the "dark side' since it is underlying our every attempt to give and obtain the most important and powerful force in the universe. It all starts with understanding the intricacies of love...

In Solving for X, his award-winning collection of new poems, Robert B. Shaw probes the familiar and encounters the unexpected; in the apparently random he discerns a hidden order. Throughout, Shaw ponders the human frailties and strengths that continue to characterize us, with glances at the stresses of these millennial times that now test our mettle and jar our complacency. Often touched with humor, his perceptions are grounded in devoted observation of the changing world.

In this new, complete Guide to Texas Grasses, Robert B. Shaw and the team at the Texas A&M University Institute of Renewable Natural Resources provide an indispensable reference to the world’s most economically important plant family. After discussing the impact of grass on our everyday lives as food, biofuels, land restoration, erosion control, and water become ever more urgent issues worldwide—the book then provides:a description of the structure of the grass plant;details of th...

Good leaders become great by skillfully managing their own vulnerabilitiesLeadership Blindspots: How Successful Leaders Identify and Overcome the Weaknesses That Matter is a comprehensive guide to recognizing and acting on the weak points that can impair effectiveness, diminish results, and harm a career. Written by a 30-year veteran of the leadership consulting industry and author of Trust in the Balance, the book contains examples, worksheets an...

Every leader has a blindspot--an area in which he/she fails to see or respond to threats or weaknesses. These blindspots arise for a number of reasons--cognitive overload, the over-confidence that can come with success, and the deference of others to those in positions of authority. This book provides: a framework to understand risks posed by blindspots from a leadership perspective the four types of blinspots that are most important for leaders to be aware of a self-assessment and a team ...

In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

Timeless advice from the pages of Harvard Business ReviewYou want the most important ideas on management all in one place. Now you can have them--in a set of HBR's 10 Must Reads. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles on strategy, change leadership, managing people, and managing yourself and selected the most important ones to help you maximize your performance.This six-title collection includes only the most cri...

"It was a dangerous time to be loyal to the Crown. The divisive war had pitted neighbour against neighbour and father against son." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history, biography, and life as a Loyalist in the Maritimes. The life of young Christiana Margaret Davis, a Loyalist born in upstate New York, was turned upside down by the American Revolution. A time of struggle and strife, she escaped with her family to Nova Scotia, finally landing on Br...

Everyone knows that the best way to create customer loyalty is with service so good, so over the top, that it surprises and delights. But what if everyone is wrong?In their acclaimed bestseller The Challenger Sale, Matthew Dixon and his colleagues at CEB busted many longstanding myths about sales. Now they’ve turned their research and analysis to a new vital business subject—customer loyalty—with a new book that turns the conventional wisdom on it...