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The first complete history of US industry's most influential and controversial lobbyist
Founded in 1895, the National Association of Manufacturers--NAM--helped make manufacturing the basis of the US economy and a major source of jobs in the twentieth century. The Industrialists traces the history of the advocacy group from its origins to today, examining its role in shaping modern capitalism, while also highlighting the many tensions and contradictions within the organization that sometimes hampered its mission. In this compelling book, Jennifer Delton argues that NAM--an organization best known for fighting unions, promoting 'free enterprise,' and defending corporate interests--was also surprisingly progressive. She shows how it encouraged companies to adopt innovations such as safety standards, workers' comp, and affirmative action, and worked with the USThe first complete history of US industry's most influential and controversial lobbyist Founded in 1895, the National Association of Manufacturers--NAM--helped make manufacturing the basis of the US economy and a major source of jobs in the twentieth century. The Industrialists traces the history
How ordinary citizens dedicated to service can change the face of America's most critical issues What if the nation were able to capitalize on the energy of Americans willing to serve and volunteer for a year or more? This inspirational book tells the stories of real people who have dedicated
'The American Dream' is one of the most familiar and resonant phrases in our national lexicon, so familiar that we seldom pause to ask its origin, its history, or what it actually means. In this fascinating short history, Jim Cullen explores the meaning of the American Dream, or rather the several
The conflict played out between communism and capitalism for most of the second half of the twentieth century came quickly to be termed the Cold
In a deeply researched, wide-ranging book, retired journalist Ben McNitt tells how slavery shaped American politics--and indeed the American story--from the Founding until the Civil War, covering people and events that still resonate as the United States continues to debate its past as it relates
Please note: Annual updates to AMA Guides Sixth are published to AMA Guides Digital (amaguidesdigital.com) and are not available in print. The AMA Guides 6th book was last reprinted in March 2021 to incorporate the Clarifications and Corrections document in its entirety, but does not include the
Showcases a selection of the finest and most inspiring designers, artists and manufacturers of fantasy gaming miniatures.The Art and Making of Fantasy Miniatures is a showcase of some of the best talent in the industry. Compiled with the cooperation of eleven of the most innovative companies from
Roland Ennos' The Wood Age is a love-letter to the world's most vital and yet most threatened material. It is the story of how wood has shaped our human experience from the earliest foragers to the modern four poster bed. 'A stunning book on the incalculable debt humanity owes
The untold story of how America once created the most successful economy the world has ever seen and how we can do it again.The American economy glitters on the outside, but the reality is quite different. Job opportunities and economic growth are increasingly concentrated in a few crowded coastal
Otters are some of the most delightful animals on the
The Epic New York Times Bestseller Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award A New York Times Notable Book Winner of the Texas Book Award Winner of the Oklahoma Book Award This stunning historical account of the forty-year battle between Comanche Indians
A fully illustrated history of Ireland s most famous sporting institution, published in association with the GAA museum in Croke Park. This is a fascinating and colourful introduction to Gaelic games, covering football, hurling, camogie and handball. This pocket sized book features all the key
Money Games is a riveting tale of one of the most successful buyout deals ever: the acquisition and turnaround of what used to be Korea's largest bank by the American firm Newbridge Capital. Full of intrigue and suspense, this insider's account is told by the chief architect of the deal itself, the
Author and consultant James Hunter believes that-in the midst of numerous national corporate scandals-leaders must take a fresh look at leadership through the lens of some very ancient principles. Leadership that is authentic and effective is servant leadership-following the principles revealed in
The first comprehensive collection of the letters of one of the most successful American songwriters of the twentieth century From Anything Goes to Kiss Me, Kate, Cole Porter left a lasting legacy of iconic songs including 'You're the Top,' 'Love For Sale,' and 'Night and Day.' Yet, alongside his
A definitive overview of one of the most celebrated figures of the Italian RenaissanceAmong the great figures of the Italian Renaissance, Raphael (1483-1520) is unarguably the artist who has been most widely and consistently admired across the centuries. He had an extraordinary and perhaps
Learn about one of the most impactful distilleries in American history in this comprehensive tale Buffalo, Barrels, & Bourbon tells the fascinating tale of the Buffalo Trace Distillery, from the time of the earliest explorations of Kentucky to the present day. Author and award-winning spirits
A tribute to the natural history of some of our most iconic British woods.The National Trust manages hundreds of woods, covering over 60,000 acres of England and Wales. They include many of the oldest woodlands in the land and some of the oldest living things of any kind - trees that are thousands
Two of America's leading national security experts offer the most definitive account of the global impact of COVID-19 and the political shock waves it will have on the US and the world order in the 21st Century. 'Informed by history, reporting, and a truly global perspective, this is an
Grasmere, at the heart of the Lake District National Park and World Heritage Site, is one of the most celebrated valleys in the region. This is a personal photographic diary by award-winning photographer Bill Birkett of the changing seasons in
An authorized visual history of America's most popular sport Timed to coincide with the National Football League's 100th anniversary, NFL 100 celebrates the history of America's most popular and highly watched sport. From its humble beginnings in Canton, Ohio, to its emergence as a sport cherished
The most comprehensive and varied selection of recipes ever published from one of the most fascinating and diverse regions of the world – under the tutelage of globally renowned Peruvian chef, Virgilio Martínez Rarely has the incredible range of cuisines from Mexico's tropical coasts to the icy
An inspiring and kid-accessible biography of one of the world's most famous poets. Emily Dickinson, who famously wrote Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, is brought to life in this moving story. In a small New England town lives Emily Dickinson, a girl in love with small
Nymans is one of the National Trust's most popular properties, a vision of English tradition amid a landscape of rolling woodland. Yet appearances can be deceptive. The manor house is just a hundred years old, and the Messel family who built it were not English aristocracy but German Jewish