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Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird tidbits! This edition explores a complicated and timely subject: the government of the United States!
2) Ending Today&Rsquo;S Chaos and Repairing America: A New View of Historic Change and Where We Now Are
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In our modern American society, we find ourselves amidst a disheartening breakdown, where chaos prevails. The dominance of a few corporations stifles diversity across numerous sectors of our economy. Complex and biased laws and tax systems cater to special interests, while the upbringing of many children and the quality of education are skewed towards wealthy areas. Moreover, our online platforms inundate us with fraudulent schemes, adding to the...
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Get the Summary of Byron Tau's Means of Control in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Means of Control: How the Hidden Alliance of Tech and Government Is Creating a New American Surveillance State" by Byron Tau delves into the intricate relationship between technology companies and government agencies in the context of surveillance. The book begins with the story of Waleed al-Shehri, a 9/11 hijacker, whose activities...
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If the election of Barack Obama fills you with dread rather than elation, you're not alone; in fact, pull up a chair next to James Delingpole who has seen this all before and knows exactly where America is heading: into a morass of sprawling government that will slowly start suffocating our economy, our liberties, and our culture. You might as well call it socialism, he says, because that's what it is. In Britain it came in under the smiling face...
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With What's So Great About America, Dinesh D'Souza is not asking a question, but making a statement. The former White House policy analyst and author argues that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, American ideals and patriotism should not be things we shy away from. Instead he offers the grounds for a solid, well-considered pride in the Western pillars of "science, democracy and capitalism," while deconstructing arguments from both the political...
7) Unveiling the Shadows: Corruption at the Highest Levels of the U.S. Government Throughout History
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"Unveiling the Shadows" is a meticulously researched exposé that delves deep into the lesser-known episodes of corruption within the U.S. government's upper echelons. Spanning from the nation's infancy to the modern era, the book sheds light on scandals, subterfuges, and questionable dealings that have, at times, lurked behind the curtains of power.Key features of the book include:Founding Controversies: An examination of early American politics,...
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Liberals control congress and the White House. Next on the agenda: your life. If the Obama administration has one overriding objective-tying together health care "reform," non-stop meddling in the economy, and hard-Left Supreme Court appointments-it is that big government should make decisions for you. When it comes to how you live your life, Washington bureaucrats know best. Or so they tell us. Nationally syndicated columnist Terence P. Jeffrey tells...
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Barack Obama has taken America to the brink of financial ruin. Will we be able to stop before we go over the edge? Author John Lott sounds the alarm as he documents the economic challenges we face with four more years of an Obama presidency, and builds an case for fundamental change-the kind we need to save America.
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Americans don't just want change this election year, they want real change-but most have no idea where it will come from. Democrats can't provide it and Republicans won't. But former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich does. He explains what is wrong with our country and how to solve our problems in his blockbuster new book, Real Change: From the World That Fails to the World That Works.
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Might is right. That's the American description of China's behavior on the international stage.But who fits the description better? USA, China, or Russia?Who has the might that makes right?The fact Is that the world today is rapidly descending into a serious state of instability and insecurity because might is right.This worldwide spread of public anger and distress is sure to boil over in terrible ways.This is a matter of concern for all humankind.This...
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Learn how the power of a petition can give Americans the ability to create real change! This Spanish nonfiction book includes a related short fiction piece, glossary, an exciting bonus activity, and other useful tools. The fun images and meaningful text will teach students how to be responsible citizens who can improve their communities by writing petitions. This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be...
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Learn how streets are fixed, sidewalks get added, and new schools are built with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a fiction story related to the topic, a glossary, an additional project, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the many ways individuals can make changes in their communities. It also covers essential civics topics such as leadership and voting,...
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Learn what it takes to be a community leader. This Spanish nonfiction book emphasizes the importance of local leaders and it includes a fiction story related to the topic, glossary, bonus activity, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the roles and responsibilities of various leadership positions. It also covers important civics topics like volunteerism and leadership, and includes an extension...
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Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This Spanish nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns. This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes...
16) Tu voto, tu voz
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Learn about elections and why voting is important with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a related fiction story, project, glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book examines a variety of voting issues and how the election process works. It also covers important topics like democracy and civic duty, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect...
18) No More Vietnams
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In his bestselling No More Vietnams, Richard Nixon analyzes America's military involvement in Southeast Asia-including his own role as commander-in-chief from 1969 to 1974-and presciently calls for a new American approach to conflicts in the Third World.
19) Dereliction of Duty: Eyewitness Account of How Bill Clinton Compromised America's National Security
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Lt. Col. Robert "Buzz" Patterson exposes the terrifying, behind-the-scenes story of the years when the most irresponsible President in our history had his finger on the nuclear trigger. Dereliction of Duty is the inside story of the damage Bill Clinton did to the U.S. military and how he compromised our national security. From his laughable salutes, to his arrogant, anti-military staffers, the message came through loud and clear: the Clinton Administration...
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