The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich (Hartmann Thom)(Paperback)

The Hidden History of American Healthcare: Why Sickness Bankrupts You and Makes Others Insanely Rich (Hartmann Thom)(Paperback)

Popular progressive radio host and New York Times bestselling author Thom Hartmann reveals how and why attempts to implement affordable universal healthcare in the United States have been thwarted and what we can do to finally make it a reality. 'For-profit health insurance is the largest con job

The Hidden History of American Oligarchy: Reclaiming Our Democracy from the Ruling Class (Hartmann Thom)(Paperback)

Thom Hartmann, the most popular progressive radio host in America and a New York Times bestselling author, looks at the history of the battle against oligarchy in America--and how we can win the latest round. Billionaire oligarchs want to own our republic, and they're nearly there thanks to

A Farewell to Alms: A Brief Economic History of the World (Clark Gregory)(Paperback)

Why are some parts of the world so rich and others so poor? Why did the Industrial Revolution--and the unprecedented economic growth that came with it--occur in eighteenth-century England, and not at some other time, or in some other place? Why didn't industrialization make the whole world

Personality: What Makes You the Way You Are (Nettle Daniel)(Paperback)

It is one of the great mysteries of human nature. Why are some people worriers, and others wanderers? Why are some people so easy-going and laid-back, while others are always looking for a fight? Written by Daniel Nettle--author of the popular book Happiness--this brief volume takes the reader on

A History of the Global Economy: 1500 to the Present (Baten Joerg)(Paperback)

Why are some parts of the world poor today, while others are rich? At which point in time did they diverge, and what were the reasons? These core questions are addressed in a concise and accessible introduction to global economic development since 1500. Leading economic historians from across the

How You Say It: Why We Judge Others by the Way They Talk--And the Costs of This Hidden Bias (Kinzler Katherine D.)(Paperback)

From 'one of the most brilliant young psychologists of her generation' (Paul Bloom), a groundbreaking examination of how speech causes some of our deepest social divides--and how it can help us overcome them We gravitate toward people like us; it's human nature. Race, class, and gender shape our

An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back (Rosenthal Elisabeth)(Paperback)

A New York Times bestseller/Washington Post Notable Book of 2017/NPR Best Books of 2017/Wall Street Journal Best Books of 2017 'This book will serve as the definitive guide to the past and future of health care in America.'--Siddhartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All

Consolations of Physics - Why the Wonders of the Universe Can Make You Happy (Radford Tim)(Paperback / softback)

A wise and inspiring manifesto about why understanding physics can make you happier, by one of the leading science writers of our

How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not? (Shemin Robert)(Paperback)

Have you ever wondered why some people attract wealth while others stay financially trapped? The key is learning wealth-friendly, upside-down thinking. In this New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Robert Shemin, one-time 'idiot' and currently a multimillionaire,

American Film History: Selected Readings, Origins to 1960 (Lucia Cynthia)(Paperback)

This authoritative collection of introductory and specialized readings explores the rich and innovative history of this period in American cinema. Spanning an essential range of subjects from the early 1900s Nickelodeon to the decline of the studio system in the 1960s, it combines a broad

Rich Dad's Prophecy: Why the Biggest Stock Market Crash in History Is Still Coming...and How You Can Prepare Yourself and Profit from It! (Kiyosaki Robert T.)(Paperback)

Spanish-American War: A Captivating Guide to the War Between the United States of America and Spain along with The Philippine-American War t (History Captivating)(Paperback)

If you want to discover the captivating history of the Spanish-American War, then keep reading...Two captivating manuscripts in one book: The Spanish-American War: A Captivating Guide to the Armed Conflict Between the United States of America and Spain That Took Place after the U.S. Intervened in

Slavery and The Civil War: What Your History Teacher Didn't Tell You (Bowers Garry)(Paperback)

NOTHING IN AMERICAN HISTORY has ever equaled the death and destruction of the intense and bloody warfare of 1861-1865 between Americans. Given the size of the population at the time, that period is unmatched in the scale of military mobilization, in the destruction of property on our own soil, and

Myths and Legends of Britain's Pubs: East of England, The: A Thousand Years of History and Trivia (Simmonds Rodney)(Paperback / softback)

Have you ever reflected on why the pubs you visit are named as they are? There are thousands of names, many strange or dialect, but any number are wreathed in history or have a story behind them. These questions are explored in this light-hearted look at some of the tales and events surrounding the

Contagious - How to Build Word of Mouth in the Digital Age (Berger Jonah)(Paperback / softback)

Why are some products and ideas talked about more than others? Why do some articles make the most emailed list? Why do some YouTube videos go viral? Word-of-mouth. Whether through face-to-face conversations, emails from friends, or online product reviews, the information and opinions we get from

Behavioral Economics for Dummies (Altman Morris)(Paperback)

A guide to the study of how and why you really make financial decisions While classical economics is based on the notion that people act with rational self-interest, many key money decisions--like splurging on an expensive watch--can seem far from rational. The field of behavioral economics sheds

Nothing Makes You Free: Writings by Descendants of Jewish Holocaust Survivors (Bukiet Melvin Jules)(Paperback)

History is preserved in the memories of the survivors of the Holocaust and the imaginations of their children, the so-called Second Generation. Nothing Makes You Free considers the heritage of the descendants of those who faced the horrific lie that adorned the gates of many German concentration

The Jungle Effect: Healthiest Diets from Around the World--Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You (Miller Daphne)(Paperback)

Why do the relatively poor native populations in Mexico and Africa have such low levels of the chronic diseases that plague the United States? Why is the rate of seasonal affective disorder in Iceland--a country where dreary weather is the norm--so low? Why is it that older women in Okinawa have

View from the Ground - Peacetime Dispatches,1936-87 (Gellhorn Martha)(Paperback / softback)

If you want to know about writing, about how to make others share the horror and intensity of an experience, try the first piece in this collection, Justice at

You're Not Broke You're Pre-Rich - How to make your money work for you (Bellet Emilie)(Paperback / softback)

The newly revised edition of the practical money handbook to help you spend, save and earn

The World of the Ancient Incas: The Extraordinary History of the Hidden Civilizations of the First Peoples of the South American Andes, with Over 200 (Jones David M.)(Paperback)

A fascinating, in-depth guide to the mysterious Inca world, this book provides a vivid account of how Chavin, Nazca, Moche, Wari, Tiwanaku, Chimu, Inca and other peoples

Factfulness - Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think (Rosling Hans)(Paperback / softback)

Essential reading in the time of coronavirus: the international bestseller that will make you realise things are better than you

Speaking American: How Y'All, Youse, and You Guys Talk: A Visual Guide (Katz Josh)(Paperback)

From the creator of the New York Times dialect quiz that ignited conversations about how and why we say the words we say, a stunning and delightful exploration of American language. Did you know that your answers to just a handful of questions can reveal where you grew up? When Josh Katz released

Protocol: The Power of Diplomacy and How to Make It Work for You. (Marshall Capricia Penavic)(Paperback)

President Obama's former United States chief of protocol looks at why diplomacy and etiquette matter--from the international stage to everyday life.History often appears to consist of big gestures and dramatic shifts. But for every peace treaty signed, someone set the stage, using hidden influence