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A major work of history, The Great Tax Wars is the gripping, epic story of six decades of often violent conflict over wealth, power, and fairness that gave America the income tax. It''s the story of a tumultuous period of radical change, from Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War through the progressive era under Theodore Roosevelt and ending with Woodrow Wilson and World War I. During these years of upheaval, America was transformed from an agrarian society into a mighty industrial nation, great fortunes were amassed, farmers and workers rebelled, class war was narrowly averted, and America emerged as a global power. The Great Tax Wars features an extraordinary cast of characters, including the men who built the nation''s industries and the politicians and reformers who battled them -- from J. P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie to Lincoln, T.R., Wilson, William Jennings Bryan, and Eugene Debs. From their ferocious battles emerged a more flexible definition of democracy, economic justice, and free enterprise largely framed by a more progressive tax system. In this groundbreaking book, Weisman shows how the ever controversial income tax transformed America and how today''s debates about the tax echo those of the past.

Written with the sweep of an epic novel and grounded in extensive research into contemporary documents, Savage Peace is a striking portrait of American democracy under stress. It is the surprising story of America in the year 1919. In the aftermath of an unprecedented worldwide war and a flu pandemic, Americans began the year full of hope, expecting to reap the benefits of peace. But instead, the fear of terrorism filled their days. Bolshevism was the new menace, and the federal government, utilizing a vast network of domestic spies, began to watch anyone deemed suspicious. A young lawyer named J. Edgar Hoover headed a brand-new intelligence division of the Bureau of Investigation (later to become the FBI). Bombs exploded on the doorstep of the attorney general''s home in Washington, D.C., and thirty-six parcels containing bombs were discovered at post offices across the country. Poet and journalist Carl Sandburg, recently returned from abroad with a trunk full of Bolshevik literature, was detained in New York, his trunk seized. A twenty-one-year-old Russian girl living in New York was sentenced to fifteen years in prison for protesting U.S. intervention in Arctic Russia, where thousands of American soldiers remained after the Armistice, ostensibly to guard supplies but in reality to join a British force meant to be a warning to the new Bolshevik government. In 1919, wartime legislation intended to curb criticism of the government was extended and even strengthened. Labor strife was a daily occurrence. And decorated African-American soldiers, returning home to claim the democracy for which they had risked their lives, were badly disappointed. Lynchings continued, race riots would erupt in twenty-six cities before the year ended, and secret agents from the government''s "Negro Subversion" unit routinely shadowed outspoken African-Americans. Adding a vivid human drama to the greater historical narrative, Savage Peace brings 1919 alive through the people who played a major role in making the year so remarkable. Among them are William Monroe Trotter, who tried to put democracy for African-Americans on the agenda at the Paris peace talks; Supreme Court associate justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., who struggled to find a balance between free speech and legitimate government restrictions for reasons of national security, producing a memorable decision for the future of free speech in America; and journalist Ray Stannard Baker, confidant of President Woodrow Wilson, who watched carefully as Wilson''s idealism crumbled and wrote the best accounts we have of the president''s frustration and disappointment. Weaving together the stories of a panoramic cast of characters, from Albert Einstein to Helen Keller, Ann Hagedorn brilliantly illuminates America at a pivotal moment.

Courage is grace under pressure. -- Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway witnessed many of the seminal conflicts of the twentieth century -- from his post as a Red Cross ambulance driver during World War I to his nearly twenty-five years as a war correspondent for The Toronto Star -- and he recorded them with matchless power. This landmark volume brings together Hemingway''s most important, timeless writings about the nature of human combat. Passages from his beloved World War I novel A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls, about the Spanish Civil War, offer an unparalleled portrayal of the physical and psychological impact of war and its aftermath. Selections from Across the River and Into the Trees vividly evoke an emotionally scarred career soldier in the twilight of life as he reflects on the nature of war. Classic short stories, such as "In Another Country" and "The Butterfly and the Tank," stand alongside excerpts from Hemingway''s first book of short stories, In Our Time, and his only full-length play, The Fifth Column. With captivating selections from Hemingway''s journalism -- from his coverage of the Greco-Turkish War of 1922 to a legendary early interview with Mussolini to his jolting eyewitness account of the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 -- Hemingway on War represents the author''s penetrating chronicles of perseverance and defeat, courage and fear, and love and loss in the midst of modern warfare.

A novel that pulls away at the facade of the modern American family, to reveal the truths that lie deep within.

From geeks in short pants to multiplatinum artists, Barenaked Ladies are nothing less than a phenomenon. Now, for the first time in the United States, we can read their astonishing story. Steven, Ed, Jim, Tyler, and Kevin have two Grammy nominations under their belts, they''ve appeared on The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, and their music is featured in commercials. They''ve even preempted the Olympics and rocked the vote on The West Wing. Their quirky, bizarre lyrics and unforgettable live performances have secured a rabidly loyal fan base across North America. They are Barenaked Ladies. Want to know more about this Canadian quintet? It''s all here, from the births of five Barenaked babies to the triumph of band member Kevin over leukemia. All the stories, from goo-goo to glory Photographs of the band, never before seen in the United States, including family photos, baby pictures, and shots from the early days of BNL A list of BNL''s favorite road games and instructions so you, too, can play A detailed list of every musical project the Ladies have recorded or been involved with More information on band camp and what gifted Canadian kids do for fun than you ever thought you wanted Given exclusive access to the band, author Paul Myers gets inside the heads of five guys who drew on their eclectic backgrounds to generate a groundbreaking musical style. Fun, frank, and sometimes frivolous, this is the naked truth behind Barenaked Ladies.

The author of The Graying of America presents nine simple, effective ideas for starting a nest egg at any age and any income level, in addition to tips on mutual funds, avoiding debt, and saving on taxes, from establishing a budget, to paying off one's personal debt, to working with a financial plan.

The authors of The World of Caffeine return with additional information on how caffeine can be used to your advantage to healthily sharpen your mind, improve physical performance, and help you achieve your goals. Beyond keeping you awake and alert, what are the benefits of daily caffeine intake? The award-winning authors of The World of Caffeine, Bennett Alan Weinberg and Bonnie K. Bealer, have created an authoritative self-help guide to the little-known practical secrets and benefits of caffeine. This step-by-step program demonstrates how caffeine can improve your IQ, memory, mood, athletic ability, physical condition, and performance at work, all while debunking the myths and misconceptions about caffeine. The Caffeine Advantage delivers a comprehensive program for working smarter, not harder by ingesting the powerful antioxidant known as caffeine as it helps you feel younger and provides you with the little boost necessary to achieve success from day-to-day.

Dr Bob is here to explain the latest technological breakthroughs and research developments to help every human being fight against heart disease.

When an abandoned farmhouse collapses in Casey, Pennsylvania, twelve-year-old Paul Tucker''s father, Sonny, and the other Casey firemen attempt a dangerous rescue to reach a teenager buried under the rubble. Sonny himself is trapped by a secondary collapse and Paul and his mother fear the worst, but Sonny -- a second-generation fireman beloved in town -- emerges hours later, carrying the maimed body of sixteen-year-old Ian Finch. The rescue of this swastika-tattooed hoodlum -- who may have brought the house down while building bombs -- becomes a validation of all things American and true, and Sonny is immediately hailed as a national hero. But Ian''s continued presence in Sonny''s life creates a new set of hurdles for young Paul -- and his mother and his hometown -- to overcome.

From the critically acclaimed author the Los Angeles Times calls "one of the most gifted writers of the contemporary urban west" comes this national bestseller, a bittersweet novel about a circle of friends, women will take into their hearts.

Stealing the Ambassador showcases an astonishing new talent that captures the clashing dynamics of family and cultures with a power that will remind readers of Zadie Smith''s White Teeth and Jhumpa Lahiri''s Pulitzer Prize-winning Interpreter of Maladies. Twenty-three-year-old Rajiv Kothari is caught between two formidable men: a father who believed success and freedom could be found only in America and a grandfather who fought to guarantee such ideals in India, their homeland. As the stories of each generation unfold, Stealing the Ambassador illuminates the interplay between the forces of history and family ties. A beautifully rendered depiction of the immigrant experience, Stealing the Ambassador is also an unforgettable portrait of the tortured yet loving relationships between fathers and sons.

As Lincoln led the nation into the Civil War, managing the Union war effort, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, winning reelection in 1864, and planning the Reconstruction of the South, he also led a private life, defined by his close relationship with his wife and his devotion to his children. Lincoln at Home offers a view into the life of the family through their written correspondence. With a brief account of their years in the White House and the complete collection of all the known letters exchanged by Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln, this elegant portrait defines the sixteenth president as a dedicated -- though often a desperately busy and distracted -- family man. Lincoln at Home is an intimate and rare glimpse of the president as husband and father, a cheerful man pinned to the floor while playing with his children, and a desolate man struck down by grief at the death of his son. Beyond this, we are shown a personal side of the man who managed one of the most difficult periods in American history.

En Los tipos de amor el experto en relaciones Dr. Alexander Avila declara una revolución en las citas amorosas con su novedoso sistema de Tipos de Amor (LoveTypes®), el método eficaz y científicamente probado para reconocer al instante a tu alma gemela cuando la conozcas. Basado en la teoría que sustenta el más popular sistema de personalidad del presente -- el Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® -- y en los resultados de años de amplias investigaciones, el notable sistema de Tipos de Amor es justo lo que necesitas para andar por el laberinto de las citas. El sistema te guía hacia el Tipo de Amor que es mejor para ti y te brinda respuestas científicas para tus más apremiantes preguntas con respecto a las relaciones: ¿Cuál de los 16 Tipos de Amor es el más compatible conmigo? ¿Cuáles cuatro preguntas puedo hacer para determinar al instante si alguien es la persona adecuada para mí? ¿Dónde puedo conocer a mi pareja ideal? ¿Cómo puedo romper el hielo de manera natural y gradual, incluso si soy una persona tímida? Con Los tipos de amor -- tu guía total e indispensable para lograr una vida romántica feliz y plena -- ya el amor duradero no tiene por qué ser un asunto de suerte.

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Offers the true story of Nancy Mace, the first woman to ever graduate the once male-only military college, The Citadel. Reprint.

SMART SOLUTIONS ABOUT ALMOST EVERYTHING FOR MOMS, FROM MOMS Created by hundreds of contributing mothers from the MomCentral.com community and Stacy DeBroff, The Mom Book features lists, tips, stories, and defining principles for everything from hiring a nanny to setting up a home office to surviving a rainy day at home. Here are answers to on-the-spot questions about fussy eaters, tantrums, starting school, work-family balance, and the thousand and one other skills needed to thrive as a mom. After all, who better than experienced mothers to share insider parenting advice?

In The Virtue of Prosperity, Dinesh D''Souza examines the spiritual and social crisis spawned by the new economy and new technologies of the last ten years. D''Souza questions the basic premise of the American dream that prosperity and "progress" will better the human condition. Anchored in history, rich in anecdote, and supported by state-of-the-art data, The Virtue of Prosperity is a tough-minded critique of our high-tech culture, with a surprising prescription for doing well and doing good.

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Provides information about the families who have lived at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue from President John Adams to President Clinton, including a look at the various celebrations held at the White House from weddings to Halloween parties.

There's only one chance to make a good impression, but readers can improve the impressions they make. Learn how appearance, body language, voice, and conduct unconsciously make an impression and what can be done to change that impression by showing one's best side to others.

Esperanza''s Box of Saints is a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey about a beautiful young widow''s search for her missing child -- a mission that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the rowdy brothels of Tijuana and a rarely seen side of Los Angeles. Rescued from turmoil by her favorite saint, Esperanza embarks on a journey that tests her faith, teaches her the ways of the world, and transforms her from a fervently religious innocent to an independent, sexual, and passionately devout woman.

Working 24/7 and still can't get it all done...? Then don't!

Provides insight into the process by which an infant is separated from oneness with its mother, revealing the impact of this separation on human behavior throughout life.

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iSus Ángeles Desean Hablar con Usted! En Hablando con Su Ángel de la Guarda, Bárbara Mark y Trudy Griswold le demostrarán que mediante el hecho de escribirles a sus ángeles y recibir sus mensajes, usted puede tomar la iniciativa y solicitar ayuda, comprensión, y amor. Las autores presentan claramente sus cuatro principios básicos para el inicio de esta forma de asistencia espiritual. El libro también contiene abundante enseñanzas angélicas poderosamente inspiradoras e historias reales de personas cuya vida cambió tras su contacto con los ángeles. Le convencerá que los ángeles siempre están prestos a ayudarle.

Explains the changes that are taking place in the business world and offers advice on obtaining the skills not only to survive, but to prosper. These include: perspective - the ability to identify the important changes; energy - doing more with less; and a "menagerie mind" - creating new patterns.

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Con cariño y aliento, conjuntamente con su original proceso de diez pasos, Carolynn Hillman hace que la autoestima y los logros que de ella se derivan se encuentren al alcance de practicamente toda mujer. Su enfoque directo hacia la superación de los sentimientos de frustración y derrota incluye: La práctica de seis formas claves para autoacariciarse. El reconocimiento y la apreciación de sus puntos buenos. Silenciar a nuestro propio crítico y fortalecer al niño que existe dentro de cada uno de nosotros. El rompimiento del autoimpuesto ciclo de fracaso. La superación de los obstáculos externos que limiten el progreso. Cómo Recuperar Su Autoestima apoya a los lectores con ejercicios de participación y les brinda inspiradores ejemplos que confirman y fortalecen los sentimientos de respeto y de consecución de metas. Asimismo ofrece una serie de invaluables consejos y la comprensión de lo que significa sentirse mejor la mayor parte del tiempo.

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