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  Patriotism and Profit -...

  Susan Nagel

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  The untold story of how America’s beloved first president, George Washington, borrowed, leveraged, and coerced his way into masterminding the key land purchase of the American era, which lead to the creation the nation’s capital city. 
  Contrary to the popular historical record, Thomas Jefferson was not even a minor player at the Dinner Table Bargain, now known as the Compromise of 1790. The real protagonists of the Dinner Table Bargain were President George Washington and New York Senator Philip Schuyler, who engaged in the battle that would separate our financial capital from our political seat of power. Washington and Schuyler’s dueling ambitions provoked an intense decades-long rivalry and a protracted crusade for the location of the new empire city. Alexander Hamilton, son-in-law to Schuyler and surrogate son to George Washington, was helplessly caught in the middle. 
  This invigorating narrative vividly depicts New York City when it was the nation’s seat of government. Susan Nagel captures the spirit, speech, and sensibility of the era in full and entertaining form—and readers will get to know the city’s eighteenth-century movers, shakers, and power brokers, who are as colorful and fascinating as their counterparts today. Delicious political intrigue and scandalous gossip between the three competing alpha personalities—George Washington, Philip Schuyler, and Alexander Hamilton—make this a powerful and resonant history, reminding us that our Founding Fathers were brilliant but often flawed human beings.They were avaricious, passionate, and visionary. They loved, hated, sacrificed, and aspired. Even their most vicious qualities are part of the reason why, for better or worse, the United States became the premier modern empire, born from figures carving their legacies into history.Not only the dramatic story of how America’s beloved first president George Washington created the nation’s capital city, Patriotism and Profit serves as timely exposé on issues facing America today, revealing the origins behind some of our nation’s most pressing problems. 
  A bonus PDF file includes all charts, diagrams, and photographs that appear in the print edition of the book.

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  Stand Up! A Message to the Black...

  Alan D. Benson

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  Stand Up! A Message to the Black Man" is a powerful and inspiring book by Alan D. Benson that serves as "A Message of Hope and a Call to Action" for Black men. Benson, who holds an MBA and MPA, draws upon his own life experiences and extensive research to address the unique challenges and opportunities Black men face in America. 
  Key themes and insights in "Stand Up! A Message to the Black Man" include: 
  ●      Manifesting Purpose and Action Planning: Benson introduces his "PLOT" system (Purpose, Limitations, Opportunities, and Traps) as a self-reflection tool to help individuals align with their purpose and develop actionable strategies for success in various aspects of life, including education, career, finance, and health. 
  ●      Building Economic Foundation: A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the critical need for Black men to create their own economic foundation through investing in stocks, assets, and businesses, highlighting historical Black entrepreneurs and discussing wealth-creating strategies. 
  ●      Resilience and Forward Movement: The book consistently emphasizes faith, perseverance, and the importance of learning from setbacks, urging readers to "Keep Going Forward at All Costs". It highlights successful Black figures who have overcome significant adversity as an inspiration. 
  "Stand Up! A Message to the Black Man" is an urgent and empowering message for Black men to take control of their narratives, build strong foundations for themselves and their communities, and strive for their God-given potential in a constantly evolving society.

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  American Naval Mission in the...

  A. C. Davidonis

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  "American Naval Mission in the Adriatic, 1918-1921" by A. C. Davidonis offers an in-depth analysis of the United States naval forces' occupation of central Dalmatia, spanning from November 1918 to September 1921. This occupation, encompassing over 100 miles of the Dalmatian coast, is notable for its duration and territorial extent. The book details various incidents and measures, such as the establishment of inter-Allied patrols and the handling of rumored Italian troop movements, showcasing the complexity of the American naval governor's role in the region. These episodes illustrate the intricate dynamics of military governance and diplomacy during this period. Overall, Davidonis' book provides a comprehensive account of this unique episode in American naval history, shedding light on the challenges and strategies employed during the American Naval Mission in the Adriatic.

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  The Shortest History of Eugenics...

  Erik L. Peterson

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  A harrowing history of a grim chapter in politics and science, in which groups of influential thinkers shaped global policy with the aim of determining who had the right to have children—and who was worthy of life. 
   
   
   
  For the last two centuries, groups of influential men have, in the professed interest of fiscal responsibility, crime reduction, and outright racism, attempted to control who was allowed to bear children. Their efforts, "eugenics," characterize a movement that over the last century swept across the world—from the US to Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, and beyond—in the form of marriage restrictions, asylum detention, and sterilization campaigns affected millions. German physicians and scientists adopted and then heightened these eugenics practices beginning in 1939, starving or executing those they deemed "life unworthy of life." 
   
   
   
  But well after the liberation of Nazi deathcamps, health care workers and even the US government pursued policies worldwide with the express purpose of limiting the reproduction of poor non-whites. The Shortest History of Eugenics takes us back to the founding principles of the movement, revealing how an idea that began in cattle breeding took such an insidious turn—and how it lingers in rhetoric and policy today.

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  Impressions of Theophrastus Such

  George Eliot

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  Impressions of Theophrastus Such is a work of fiction by George Eliot, first published in 1879. It was Eliot's last published writing and her most experimental, taking the form of a series of literary essays by an imaginary minor scholar whose eccentric character is revealed through his work.

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  Thought and Circumstance — From...

  James Allen, Charles Crawley

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  Two foundational chapters from the legendary work As a Man Thinketh by James Allen — a timeless, public domain classic that explores how our thoughts shape our character, and our character shapes our destiny. Narrated by Chuck Crawley with clarity, power, and purpose. 
   Ideal for anyone seeking motivation, mindset mastery, or the roots of modern self-help.

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