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John D. Rockefeller on Making Money

Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth

By: John D. Rockefeller

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John D. Rockefeller on Making Money

Advice and Words of Wisdom on Building and Sharing Wealth

By: John D. Rockefeller

Advice and words of wisdom from the greatest American businessman and philanthropist. John D. Rockefeller is considered to be the wealthiest man to have ever lived, after adjusting for inflation. An American businessman who made his wealth as a cofounder and leading figure of the Standard Oil Company, he also had a pivotal role in creating our modern system of philanthropy. Collected in John D. Rockefeller on Making Money are the words from the man himself, offering advice on how to successfully start and manage a booming business, as well as the most efficient ways to preserve your wealth once you have acquired it. These quotes also cover: Happiness in the face of great wealth Money and its effects Thoughts on facing public criticism Thoughts on big business in the USA Included are John D. Rockefeller’s thoughts on the most sage and conscientious manner of distributing and sharing your wealth when your wealth is overflowing. Finally, we get a glimpse into Rockefeller’s life with the inclusion of some of his most personal correspondence.

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Simon and Schuster

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1632207370

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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER

A Portrait in Oils

By: John K. Winkler

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JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER

A Portrait in Oils

By: John K. Winkler

What was the world's first billionaire really like? This highly entertaining work, by an acclaimed business biographer, seeks to explode the "shadowy myth" of John D. Rockefeller and reveal the "rare and astonishing personality" behind it. From his humble roots in Ohio, where he learned thrift and industry as the bookkeeper of a dockside warehouse, to the death threats this "modern Machiavelli" received during the early years of Standard Oil, to his ascendancy to the rank of "the most detested man in the country"-when churches refused his donations as tainted money-and his subsequent formation of the philanthropic Rockefeller Foundation, this is a knowingly ironic and subtly witty work of biography.

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Cosimo Classics

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1616409738

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9781616409739

Winthrop Rockefeller

From New Yorker to Arkansawyer, 1912-1956

By: John A. Kirk

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Winthrop Rockefeller

From New Yorker to Arkansawyer, 1912-1956

By: John A. Kirk

Why did Winthrop Rockefeller, scion of one of the most powerful families in American history, leave New York for an Arkansas mountaintop in the 1950s? In this richly detailed biography of the former Arkansas governor, John A. Kirk delves into the historical record to fully unravel that mystery for the first time. Kirk pursues clues threaded throughout Rockefeller’s life, tracing his family background, childhood, and education; his rise in the oil industry from roustabout to junior executive; his military service in the Pacific during World War II, including his involvement in the battles of Guam, Leyte, and Okinawa; his postwar work in race relations, health, education, and philanthropy; his marriage to and divorce from Barbara “Bobo” Sears; and the birth of his only child, future Arkansas lieutenant governor Win Paul Rockefeller. This careful examination of Winthrop Rockefeller’s first forty-four years casts a powerful new light on his relationship with his adopted state, where his legacy continues to be felt more than half a century after his governorship.

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University of Arkansas Press

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1682261956

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9781682261958

The Secret War Against the Jews

How Western Espionage Betrayed the Jewish People

By: John Loftus,Mark Aarons

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The Secret War Against the Jews

How Western Espionage Betrayed the Jewish People

By: John Loftus,Mark Aarons

Unearthing the Subverted Truth: Espionage, Global Power Play and the Hidden War Against the Jews A hugely controversial work that exposes a series of scandals from Oliver North to the British royal family, The Secret War Against the Jews reveals as much about political corruption inside Western intelligence as it does about Israel. Using thousands of formerly top-secret documents and numerous insider accounts, Loftus and Aarons expose the clandestine operations of Western countries such as the United States and Great Britain. Professed allies of Israel on the world stage, these countries are revealed to have repeatedly spied on Palestine and Israel for oil, multinational profits and geopolitical gains. The startling duplicity reaches as deep as the Orwellian manipulation of international covert policies and national security agendas. This book transcends the realm of mere history, raising grave allegations that will be the subject of debate for years to come.

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St. Martin's Griffin

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1250167264

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9781250167262

Dear Father/dear Son

Correspondence of John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr

By: John Davison Rockefeller,Rockefeller Archive Center

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Dear Father/dear Son

Correspondence of John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr

By: John Davison Rockefeller,Rockefeller Archive Center

Many biographies of John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. have been compiled- some have used bits of the original correspondence presented here and tried to show opposing interests between John D. Rockefeller and his son. Still others were written without correspondence at all. This collection of never-before-published letters traces the history of the transfer of the Rockefeller fortune over the course of fifty years. It illustrates how the endowment was bestowed from Senior to Junior with respect, sound advice, and with a mutual trust between father and son. The letters also reveal far more than the business side of entrusting the Rockefeller fortune to the younger generation. The misives are filled with news of family matters and personal wishes constituting a record of the Rockefeller family values which, in turn, sponsored the philantrophies of Junior. Outlined in these letters is the conception for the Rockefeller Foundation, the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, and the General Education Board. Later would follow the realization of the Fort Tryon Park, the Rockefeller Center, Riverside Church, and the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg. Junior's holdings peaked in 1928 at 5 million and his dedication to public parks, and institutions around the world absorbed a considerable portion of his wealth. Ernst's introduction reflects on five themes which run continuously throughout the letters: the respect and love among the members of the family, a father's precautions to his maturing son, the son's willingness to accept his father's precepts and examples, the son's conscious assumption of the responsibilities of the bequeathed fortune, and overriding faith in a benevolent God. These themes continually come together to form the outline of a philosophy of life behind the Rockefeller legacy, as when Senior writes: "I am indeed blessed beyond measure in having a son whom I can trust to do this most particular and most important work. Go carefully. Be conservative. Be sure you are right- and then do not be afraid to give out, as your heart prompts you, and as the Lord inspires you.

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Fordham Univ Press

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0823215598

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9780823215591

Wealth Without Wall Street

Taking Back Control of Your Money in a Rigged Financial System

By: John W. McGuire

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Wealth Without Wall Street

Taking Back Control of Your Money in a Rigged Financial System

By: John W. McGuire

Financial freedom is a dream we all pursue. But what if the conventional path to wealth was a game rigged against investors and in favour of big banks and lending institutions? Drawing on his personal experience and expertise, John introduces you to a world where money management isn't just about amassing wealth, but about using what you have more efficiently - revealing the areas where you are unknowingly and unnecessarily losing money. He champions a transformative belief: being more efficient with your money outplays the mere acquisition of riches and speculating in the markets. In each chapter, John demystifies the world of finances. Explore important topics such as retirement risks, the fallacies of traditional budgeting, the laws of money, and the power of creating your own 'Family Bank.’ Learn why the Rockefeller method is the key to long-term wealth, and how to manage and eliminate debt in your journey to financial independence. You'll find honesty about the pitfalls of Wall Street, and the deceitful practices that cost you more than you know. Focused on financial planning, generating wealth, financial literacy, money and lifestyle, personal budgeting, and investment strategies, Wealth Without Wall Street will prepare you to take back control of your money. John's ultimate mission is clear and resolute: Empowering individuals to break free from financial constraints. He places the power of smart investment choices in your hands and champions the cause of regaining control of your money. Wealth Without Wall Street is unapologetically direct and brutally honest. It’s a transformation from financial passivity to an all-out assault on the system that's been holding you back. Applicable to all ages and stages of life, it will serve as a valuable resource for families and individuals alike!

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FriesenPress

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1039198112

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9781039198111

Harold E. Stassen

The Life and Perennial Candidacy of the Progressive Republican

By: Alec Kirby,John F. Rothmann

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Harold E. Stassen

The Life and Perennial Candidacy of the Progressive Republican

By: Alec Kirby,John F. Rothmann

In 1938 Harold E. Stassen was elected governor of Minnesota at age 31, an office he resigned in 1943 to enter the United States Navy at the height of World War II. In the postwar years he helped write the charter of the United Nations and, serving in the Eisenhower administration, very nearly achieved a nuclear test ban treaty with the Soviet Union. He is famously known as a perennial candidate for the Republican Party nomination for president, seeking it 10 times between 1944 and 1992.

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McFarland

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0786465549

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Whistlestop

My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History

By: John Dickerson

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Whistlestop

My Favorite Stories from Presidential Campaign History

By: John Dickerson

From Face the Nation moderator and contributing editor for The Atlantic John Dickerson come the stories behind the stories of the most memorable moments in American presidential campaign history. The stakes are high. The characters full of striving and ego. Presidential campaigns are a contest for control of power in the most powerful country on earth. The battle of ideas has a clear end, with winners and losers, and along the way there are sharp turning points-primaries, debates, conventions, and scandals that squeeze candidates into emergency action, frantic grasping, and heroic gambles. As Mike Murphy the political strategist put it, "Campaigns are like war without bullets." Whistlestop tells the human story of nervous gambits hatched in first-floor hotel rooms, failures of will before the microphone, and the cross-country crack-ups of long-planned stratagems. At the bar at the end of a campaign day, these are the stories reporters rehash for themselves and embellish for newcomers. In addition to the familiar tales, Whistlestop also remembers the forgotten stories about the bruising and reckless campaigns of the nineteenth century when the combatants believed the consequences included the fate of the republic itself. Some of the most modern-feeling elements of the American presidential campaign were born before the roads were paved and electric lights lit the convention halls-or there were convention halls at all. Whistlestop is a ride through the American campaign history with one of its most enthusiastic conductors guiding you through the landmarks along the way.

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Twelve

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1455540463

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Nixon Rebuilds

From Defeat to the White House, 1962-1968

By: John David Briley

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Nixon Rebuilds

From Defeat to the White House, 1962-1968

By: John David Briley

Richard Nixon's election to the presidency in 1968 was an improbable vindication for a man branded as a loser after unsuccessful presidential and gubernatorial campaigns. Yet during the 1966 mid-term elections, he emerged as the critical figure who united the fractured Republican Party after the disastrous 1964 presidential election. Along the way, he sensed how large swaths of the American public were moving against the Democrats, and how a candidate could take advantage of this. Filling an important gap in the Nixon literature, this book explores his dynamic reinvention during the dark days of the mid-sixties--a period that mirrored his 1946-1952 rise from obscure congressman to Eisenhower's vice-president. Beginning with his 1962 press conference after losing the California governor's election and ending with his 1968 presidential victory, a far more human Nixon is revealed, unlike the familiar caricature of the shady politician and orchestrator of Watergate who would do anything to win.

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1476683883

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From Blue to Red

The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas

By: John C. Davis

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From Blue to Red

The Rise of the GOP in Arkansas

By: John C. Davis

Once one of the most Democratic states, Arkansas became ardently Republican in just a few years. While the dramatic shift in the partisan makeup of Arkansas officeholders may appear to have happened almost overnight, the rise of the Republican Party in Arkansas was actually years, if not decades, in the making. From changes in voter preference at the top of the ticket in the 1960s, to generational replacement in Arkansas's political power structure in the 1990s, to a more nationalized and polarized electorate--the ascent of the Republican Party in Arkansas serves as a model for explaining partisan change throughout the country"--

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University of Arkansas Press

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1682262448

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The 1964 Republican Convention

Barry Goldwater and the Beginning of the Conservative Movement

By: John C. Skipper

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The 1964 Republican Convention

Barry Goldwater and the Beginning of the Conservative Movement

By: John C. Skipper

Arizona senator Barry Goldwater was a staunch conservative more interested in advancing the conservative cause than running for president. A "Draft Goldwater" campaign three years in the making catapulted him to the Republican nomination in 1964, despite bitter opposition within the party. He was defeated in a landslide by Lyndon Johnson but the right had established itself as a reinvigorated force in the years to come. This is a chronicle of the 1964 Republican convention and the beginnings of the modern conservative movement.

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0786498080

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Goldilocks Policy, The: The Basis For A Grand Energy Bargain

By: John R Fanchi

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Goldilocks Policy, The: The Basis For A Grand Energy Bargain

By: John R Fanchi

The author leavens his discussion of a transition to a sustainable energy mix with the views of three prominent energy experts; following this is an introduction to ‘Goldilocks policy’ and a detailed discussion of its obstacles. The author stresses the importance of factoring in capacity, cost, safety, reliability, and environmental effects in developing a sustainable energy policy.'CHOICEThis book makes the case for a grand energy bargain that recognizes the need to protect the environment from the combustion of fossil fuels while protecting the national and global economies during the transition from fossil fuels to sustainable energy.Our future energy mix depends on choices we make, which depends, in turn, on energy policy. Society is continuing a trend toward decarbonization: the reduction in the relative amount of carbon in combustible fuels. The 21st century energy mix will depend on technological advances, including some advances that cannot be anticipated, and on choices made by society.There are competing visions for reaching a sustainable energy mix. If the energy transition is too fast, it could significantly damage the global economy. If the energy transition is too slow, damage to the environment could be irreversible.The 'Goldilocks Policy for Energy Transition' is designed to establish a middle ground between these competing visions. We need the duration of the energy transition to be just right; we need to adopt a reasonable plan of action that reduces uncertainty for businesses and innovators with predictable public policy while simultaneously minimizing environmental impact.The question of climate change is still unsettled, but enough is known to motivate a transition away from fossil fuels. The transition does not have to be abrupt and catastrophic, however. Historical energy transitions can be a guide to a reasonable duration for making an orderly transition. If we exercise discipline and patience, we can overcome the obstacles to successful implementation of a grand energy bargain.

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World Scientific

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981327641X

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9789813276413

The Last Liberal Republican

An Insider's Perspective on Nixon's Surprising Social Policy

By: John Roy Price

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The Last Liberal Republican

An Insider's Perspective on Nixon's Surprising Social Policy

By: John Roy Price

The Last Liberal Republican is a memoir from one of Nixon’s senior domestic policy advisors. John Roy Price—a member of the moderate wing of the Republican Party, a cofounder of the Ripon Society, and an employee on Nelson Rockefeller’s campaigns—joined Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and later John D. Ehrlichman, in the Nixon White House to develop domestic policies, especially on welfare, hunger, and health. Based on those policies, and the internal White House struggles around them, Price places Nixon firmly in the liberal Republican tradition of President Theodore Roosevelt, New York governor Thomas E. Dewey, and President Dwight Eisenhower. Price makes a valuable contribution to our evolving scholarship and understanding of the Nixon presidency. Nixon himself lamented that he would be remembered only for Watergate and China. The Last Liberal Republican provides firsthand insight into key moments regarding Nixon’s political and policy challenges in the domestic social policy arena. Price offers rich detail on the extent to which Nixon and his staff straddled a precarious balance between a Democratic-controlled Congress and an increasingly powerful conservative tide in Republican politics. The Last Liberal Republican provides a blow-by-blow inside view of how Nixon surprised the Democrats and shocked conservatives with his ambitious proposal for a guaranteed family income. Beyond Nixon’s surprising embrace of what we today call universal basic income, the thirty-seventh president reordered and vastly expanded the patchy food stamp program he inherited and built nutrition education and children’s food services into schools. Richard Nixon even almost achieved a national health insurance program: fifty years ago, with a private sector framework as part of his generous benefits insurance coverage for all, Nixon included coverage of preexisting conditions, prescription drug coverage for all, and federal subsidies for those who could not afford the premiums. The Last Liberal Republican will be a valuable resource for presidency scholars who are studying Nixon, his policies, the state of the Republican Party, and how the Nixon years relate to the rise of the modern conservative movement.

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University Press of Kansas

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0700636137

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9780700636136

The University of Chicago

A History

By: John W. Boyer

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The University of Chicago

A History

By: John W. Boyer

An expanded narrative of the rich, unique history of the University of Chicago. One of the most influential institutions of higher learning in the world, the University of Chicago has a powerful and distinct identity, and its name is synonymous with intellectual rigor. With nearly 170,000 alumni living and working in more than one hundred and fifty countries, its impact is far-reaching and long-lasting. With The University of Chicago: A History, John W. Boyer, Dean of the College from 1992 to 2023, thoroughly engages with the history and the lived politics of the university. Boyer presents a history of a complex academic community, focusing on the nature of its academic culture and curricula, the experience of its students, its engagement with Chicago’s civic community, and the resources and conditions that have enabled the university to sustain itself through decades of change. He has mined the archives, exploring the school’s complex and sometimes controversial past to set myth and hearsay apart from fact. Boyer’s extensive research shows that the University of Chicago’s identity is profoundly interwoven with its history, and that history is unique in the annals of American higher education. After a little-known false start in the mid-nineteenth century, it achieved remarkable early successes, yet in the 1950s it faced a collapse of undergraduate enrollment, which proved fiscally debilitating for decades. Throughout, the university retained its fierce commitment to a distinctive, intense academic culture marked by intellectual merit and free debate, allowing it to rise to international acclaim. Today it maintains a strong obligation to serve the larger community through its connections to alumni, to the city of Chicago, and increasingly to its global community. Boyer’s tale is filled with larger-than-life characters—John D. Rockefeller, Robert Maynard Hutchins, and many other famous figures among them—and episodes that reveal the establishment and rise of today’s institution. Newly updated, this edition extends through the presidency of Robert Zimmer, whose long tenure was marked by significant developments and controversies over subjects as varied as free speech, medical inequity, and community relations.

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University of Chicago Press

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0226835316

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9780226835310

Who's Who in American History

Leaders, Visionaries, and Icons Who Shaped Our Nation

By: John M. Thompson,K. M. Kostyal,William R. Gray

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Who's Who in American History

Leaders, Visionaries, and Icons Who Shaped Our Nation

By: John M. Thompson,K. M. Kostyal,William R. Gray

This beautiful family reference from National Geographic tells the story of America through its presidents, revolutionaries, visionaries, inventors, entertainers--and even its most notorious villains. Far more than an encyclopedia, this treasury tells the rich stories of the people who made America's history--and adds context with lush photographs, illustrations, timelines, artifacts, and more. Beginning with pre-colonial America and continuing through today, this beautifully illustrated book details the fascinating lives of the men and women who helped build the story of our nation. Arranged chronologically, it features more than 400 entries illustrated with lavish four-color photography and elegant illustrations. Intriguing stories and historical maps provide additional context in this comprehensive and enlightening look at America's storied past.

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National Geographic Books

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1426218346

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The Energy Transition And The Struggle For Global Governance

By: John R Fanchi

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The Energy Transition And The Struggle For Global Governance

By: John R Fanchi

Events around the world have shown that the energy transition is more likely to be chaotic rather than peaceful as nations around the world engage in a struggle to achieve global governance. This unique compendium of useful information will help readers understand how the desire to implement an energy transition is being used to catalyze a change in the modern world order. The book concludes with the identification of possible world orders that might emerge after the energy transition.

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World Scientific

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9811290210

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Geopolitics and the Green Revolution

Wheat, Genes, and the Cold War

By: John H. Perkins

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Geopolitics and the Green Revolution

Wheat, Genes, and the Cold War

By: John H. Perkins

During the last 100 years, the worldwide yields of cereal grains, such as wheat and rice, have increased dramatically. Since the 1950s, developments in plant breeding science have been heralded as a "Green Revolution" in modern agriculture. But what factors have enabled and promoted thesetechnical changes? And what are the implications for the future of agriculture? This new book uses a framework of political ecology and environmental history to explore the "Green Revolution's" emergence during the 20th century in the United States, Mexico, India, and Britain. It argues that thenational security planning efforts of each nation were the most important forces promoting the development and spread of the "Green Revolution"; when viewed in the larger scheme, this period can be seen as the latest chapter in the long history of wheat use among humans, which dates back to theneolithic revolution. Efforts to reform agriculture and mitigate some of the harsh environmental and social consequences of the "Green Revolution" have generally been insensitive to the deeply embedded nature of high yielding agriculture in human ecology and political affairs. This important insightchallenges those involved in agriculture reform to make productivity both sustainable and adequate for a growing human population.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195110137

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9780195110135

From Humors to Medical Science

A History of American Medicine

By: John Duffy

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From Humors to Medical Science

A History of American Medicine

By: John Duffy

John Duffy's classic history, formerly titled The Healers, has been thoroughly revised and updated for this second edition, which includes new chapters on women and minorities in medicine and on the challenges currently facing the health care field. "This remains the only comprehensive history of American medicine. The treatment of the emergence of modern medicine and the flowering of surgery is especially fresh and well done. As one of the respected scholars in our profession, John Duffy has again demonstrated his wide knowledge of the subject." -- Thomas N. Brunner, author of To the Ends of the Earth: Women's Search for Education in Medicine

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University of Illinois Press

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0252063007

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9780252063008

The Adventures of Ozzie Nelson

The Life and Career of America's Favorite Pop

By: John R. Holmes

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The Adventures of Ozzie Nelson

The Life and Career of America's Favorite Pop

By: John R. Holmes

When Ozzie Nelson died in 1975, he was no longer a household name. For a guy who had created the longest-running TV sitcom in history, invented the rock video, and fronted one of the most successful big bands of the 1930s, it's baffling that Nelson has faded so far from American media memory. Larger than life offscreen--an attorney, college football star, cartoonist, songwriter, major band leader--Ozzie created a smaller-than-life TV persona, the bumbling average Dad who became known to the rock generation (which included his teen idol son Rick Nelson) as the essence of blandness. But America also saw Ozzie as their iconic Dad: not a "father knows best," since his pontifications usually proved flawed by the end of each episode, but the father who tried his best. This book is the only full-length biography of Ozzie Nelson since he published his memoirs in 1973. It treats the big band and early TV icon with affection and hints that American pop culture may owe more to Ozzie than is generally acknowledged.

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McFarland

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1476643695

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9781476643694

Frida Kahlo

By: John Morrison,Frida Kahlo

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Frida Kahlo

By: John Morrison,Frida Kahlo

The immense emotional and physical wounds Kahlo suffered in her difficult life, due in part to a tragic streetcar accident and marriage to fellow Mexican artist Diego Rivera, inspired her paintings.

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1438106785

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Beyond Business

An Inspirational Memoir From a Visionary Leader

By: John Browne

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Beyond Business

An Inspirational Memoir From a Visionary Leader

By: John Browne

An inspirational memoir from a remarkable leader. Once a lacklustre organisation, BP became one of the world's biggest, most successful and most admired companies in the new millennium. John Browne, the company's CEO for 12 years, invented the oil 'supermajor' and led the way on issues such as climate change, human rights and transparency. In BEYOND BUSINESS, Browne brings to life what he learned about leadership in a tough industry. His story encompasses the insights gained as he transformed a national company, challenged an entire industry and prompted political and business leaders to change. He takes us across the world on adventures that include going toe-to-toe with both tyrants and elected leaders, and involve engineering feats which in many ways rival those of going to the moon. And he shares his views on the true purpose of business and the leadership needed to tackle the grand challenges of our era. It is also a story of failure and human frailty, as Browne reveals how his private and public lives collided at frightening speed in full view of the world, prompting his abrupt resignation as CEO of BP.

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson

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0297859188

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9780297859185

From Rags to Riches - Inspiring Stories of Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives!

By: Elda Watulo,John Davidson

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From Rags to Riches - Inspiring Stories of Ordinary People with Extraordinary Lives!

By: Elda Watulo,John Davidson

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION HOW TO GET MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION FOR SUCCESS MOTIVATING RAGS TO RICHES STORIES SAM WALTON The Man behind the Success of Wal-Mart The Early Life of Sam Walton Sam Walton's Life before Wal-Mart The Birth of Wal-Mart The Ten Commandments According Sam Walton The Reasons for Wal-Mart's Success Wal-Mart after Sam Walton's Death Lessons from the Life of Sam Walton ROSALIA MERA World's Wealthiest Self-made Woman Early Life of RosaliaMera The Growth of RosaliaMera's Career RosaliaMera's Other Activities How the Zara Brand Became a Global Brand The Life of RosaliaMera after Her Divorce Lessons Learned From RosaliaMera URSULA M. BURNS Her success Story Lessons Ursula M. Burns Learned From Her Mother The Education of Ursula M. Burns How She Began Work at Xerox 4-time Forbes' Power Women Advice from Ursula M. Burns SYLVESTER STALLONE How He Became Successful Early Years in the Life of Sylvester Stallone Sylvester Stallone's Early Career in Hollywood How "Rocky" Came To Be The Lessons in the Life of Sylvester Stallone HOW JAY-Z BECAME SUCCESSFUL Early Life of Jay-Z The Beginning of Jay-Z's Musical Career Decoder: Jay-Z's autobiography Who is Jay-Z off Stage? Who Is Jay-Z To Other People? Jay-Z's Interview for Vanity Fair The Mystery of Jay-Z's Brands JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER The World's Richest Man Early Life of John D. Rockefeller John Rockefeller's Influences to Standard Oil The Life of John Rockefeller after Retirement MARKETING LESSONS FROM JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER Strive for efficiency Be consistent Be adaptable. The Legacy of John D. Rockefeller REID HOFFMAN How He Got To Where He Is Now Lessons from Reid Hoffman Early Life of Reid Hoffman How Reid Hoffman Started His First Business Reid Hoffman's Stint at Paypal How Reid Hoffman Started LinkedIn Reid Hoffman on Teaching How To Code CORDIA HARRINGTON CEO and President of the Bun Company Cordia Harrington's Career in Real Estate Cordia Harrington and Her Partnership with McDonald's The Accolades Received By Cordia Harrington Lessons FromCordia Harrington PUBLISHER INTRODUCTION Just like we need food for our body, our spirit also needs food that comes as motivating and touching stories,they can make us feel better and give us power to scale the financial heights.This book contains a collection of the most inspiring rags to riches stories.You will not only enjoy reading them but you will be motivated to move to a higher point in your financial world. Each story in this book comes with an important life changing lesson. Rags-to-riches stories in this bookhave been told to inspire other people to rise from poverty and become rich. Most of the people in this book rose from obscurity to gain fame through many hurdles. Classic stories like the tales of Alladin and Cinderella are often treated as cases of such stories. The life of Gengis Khan who lived with his mother and siblings used to be homeless before he annexed lands which later became the largest empire. During the Roman Empire, the Emperor Diocletian was born poor to a slave father. Sir Gareth in the King Arthur story was a kitchen boy before he became a knight. In India, the Mauryan Emperor Chandragupta Maurya was also poor. In China, Emperor Gaozuand Hongwu Emperor came from a peasant class. It is not easy to rise from poverty to a life of fame and fortune. A lot of stories had been written to inspire people to move out of their comfort zones to a life of immense wealth. Lessons from rags-to-riches stories have been published for readers to learn and apply them in their own lives.

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From Nineveh to New York

The Strange Story of the Assyrian Reliefs in the Metropolitan Museum and the Hidden Masterpiece at Canford School

By: John Malcolm Russell,Judith Sheila McKenzie,Judith McKenzie,Stephanie Dalley,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Metropolitan Museum of Art Staff

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From Nineveh to New York

The Strange Story of the Assyrian Reliefs in the Metropolitan Museum and the Hidden Masterpiece at Canford School

By: John Malcolm Russell,Judith Sheila McKenzie,Judith McKenzie,Stephanie Dalley,Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.),Metropolitan Museum of Art Staff

The strange story of the Assyrian Reliefs in the Metropolitan Museum and the Hidden Masterpiece at Canford School. This volume includes previously unpublished photographs, illustrations from rare nineteenth century sources, and passages from the diary of Lady Charlotte Guest (cousin of Austen Henry Layard).

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Yale University Press

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0300064594

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Independent Nation

How the Vital Center Is Changing American Politics

By: John Avlon

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Independent Nation

How the Vital Center Is Changing American Politics

By: John Avlon

Fifty percent of American voters define themselves as political moderates, two-thirds favor political solutions that come from the center of the political spectrum, and Independents outnumber both Democrats and Republicans. Bill Clinton and George W. Bush each explicitly used Centrist strategies to win the White House—and twenty-first-century candidates will be compelled to do the same. Independent Nation documents the rich history of the defining political movement of our time. Organized as a series of short and colorful political biographies, it offers an insightful and engaging analysis of the successes and failures of key Centrist leaders throughout the twentieth century. In the process, it demonstrates that Centrism is not only a winning political strategy but an enlightened governing philosophy that best reflects the will of the people by putting patriotism ahead of partisanship and the national interest ahead of special interests.

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140008072X

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Power and Influence

By: John P. Kotter

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Power and Influence

By: John P. Kotter

In today's complex work world, things no longer get done simply because someone issues an order and someone else follows it.Most of us work in socially intricate organizations where we need the help not only of subordinates but of colleagues, superiors, and outsiders to accomplish our goals. This often leaves us in a "power gap" because we must depend on people over whom we have little or no explicit control.This is a book about how to bridge that gap: how to exercise the power and influence you need to get things done through others when your responsibilities exceed your formal authority.Full of original ideas and expert insights about how organizations—and the people in them—function,Power and Influencegoes further, demonstrating that lower-level personnel also need strong leadership skills and interpersonal know-how to perform well.Kotter shows how you can develop sufficient resources of "unofficial" power and influence to achieve goals, steer clear of conflicts, foster creative team behavior, and gain the cooperation and support you need from subordinates, coworkers, superiors—even people outside your department or organization.He also shows how you can avoid the twin traps of naivete and cynicism when dealing with power relationships, and how to use your power without abusing it.Power and Influenceis essential for top managers who need to overcome the infighting, foot-dragging, and politicking that can destroy both morale and profits; for middle managers who don't want their careers sidetracked by unproductive power struggles; for professionals hindered by bureaucratic obstacles and deadline delays; and for staff workers who have to "manage the boss."This is not a book for those who want to "grab" power for their own ends. But if you'd like to create smooth, responsive working relationships and increase your personal effectiveness on the job, Kotter can show you how—and make the dynamics of power work for you instead of against you.

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0029183308

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The Power of Scale: A Global History Approach

A Global History Approach

By: John Bodley

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The Power of Scale: A Global History Approach

A Global History Approach

By: John Bodley

Throughout history, the natural human inclination to accumulate social power has led to growth and scale increases that benefit the few at the expense of the many. John Bodley looks at global history through the lens of power and scale theory, and draws on history, economics, anthropology, and sociology to demonstrate how individuals have been the agents of social change, not social classes. Filled with tables and data to support his argument, this book considers how increases in scale necessarily lead to an increasingly small elite gaining disproportionate power, making democratic control more difficult to achieve and maintain.

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