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  Six Myths that Hold Back America...

  Frank N. Newman

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  Why is China booming while the American economy lags?  Despite a globally challenging economic environment, production in China has grown significantly every year, for the past twenty years. America’s GDP, by contrast, fell during the serious recession of 2008-9, and is now struggling to achieve even tepid growth. Why should this be?  Over the last decade, economic thought and attitudes in the West have increasingly diverged from the underlying views in China, and significant contrasts have developed. Six Myths that Hold Back America analyzes key statements of accepted economic views in the U.S. to determine which have real basis in the U.S. financial system, and which are really just myths.  Refreshing, stimulating, independent thinking—Frank Newman draws upon a wealth of practical experience in the private and public sectors, including his time as CEO of major banks in the U.S. and China, and in his role as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Treasury. This experience at home and abroad helps him dissect a series of common economic beliefs and develop conclusions that deeply challenge conventional assumptions about the American economy.

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  All-in-One Quilter's Reference...

  Alex Anderson, Harriet Hargrave,...

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  The 2nd edition of the essential quilting reference: “this updated version of a beloved favorite includes 20 new pages with current information” (Quilting Arts Magazine).   How big is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount of fabric you have? What's the best way to sew a mitered border? The All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool gives you fast answers to these and dozens of other common quilting questions.    Now this indispensable guide from top quilters Alex Anderson, Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, and Liz Aneloski has been updated to include more answers, more techniques, more quilt settings, and more blocks than ever before. “Packed with almost any calculation you might need to create a quilt,” this is the must-have answer book for quilters all around the world (Quilting Arts Magazine).

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  Summary - The Road To Little...

  Fastbooks Publishing

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE ROAD TO LITTLE DRIBBLING 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY BILL BRYSON 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: FASTBOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  Beginnings and the Bryson Line 
  Bugger Bognor! 
  The Southern Coastline 
  Encounters in East Anglia 
  The Heart of England 
  Wales and Its Mystique 
  The North and Yorkshire Charm 
  The Lake District and Beyond 
  Scotland and the Journey to Cape Wrath 
  General Analysis and Reflections 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Road to Little Dribbling” by Bill Bryson is a humorous and insightful travelogue that explores the diverse landscapes, cities, and cultures of Britain. Drawing on his previous experiences in Notes from a Small Island, Bryson embarks on a journey from the southern coast to the northern tip of Scotland, reflecting on the country’s evolving character. He humorously critiques British idiosyncrasies, such as its quirky traditions, architecture, and customs, while also celebrating its natural beauty and rich history. Through his observations, Bryson captures both the charm and challenges of contemporary Britain with warmth and wit. 
   

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  Amazing Explorers: B1 (Collins...

  Anne Collins, Fiona Mackenzie

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  The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. 
  Contents: 
  Marco Polo who taught the world about China 
  Ibn Battuta who travelled to 44 countries 
  Christopher Columbus who discovered new worlds 
  James Cook, first to sail around the world in both directions 
  David Livingstone who explored Africa 
  Yuri Gagarin, the first man to go into space 
  BRITISH ENGLISH 
  Word count: 14,679 
  Headword count: 1,163 
  PLUS: visit www.collinselt.com/readers for videos, teacher resources and self-study materials. 
  This book is Level 3 in the Collins ELT Readers series. 
  Level 3 is equivalent to CEF level B1. 
  About the Amazing People series: 
  A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. 
  Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each character’s life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. 
  After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. 
  Created in association with The Amazing People Club. 
  About Collins ELT Readers: 
  Collins ELT Readers are divided into four levels: 
  Level 1 – elementary (A2) 
  Level 2 – pre-intermediate (A2–B1) 
  Level 3 – intermediate (B1) 
  Level 4 – upper intermediate (B2) 
  Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

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  Summary & Analysis - American...

  Golden Books Publishing

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  SUMMARY & ANALYSIS 
    
  AMERICAN ASSASSIN 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY VINCE FLYNN 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to Mitch Rapp and His Motivation 
  The Recruitment Process 
  The Beirut Operation 
  Personal Struggles and Growth 
  International Intrigue 
  The Conflict with the Enemy 
  The Transformation into a Cold-Blooded Assassin 
  The Climax of the Mission 
  The Aftermath 
  General Analysis of American Assassin 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  American Assassin by Vince Flynn follows the story of Mitch Rapp, a young man driven by revenge after the tragic bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, which killed his fiancée. Seeking justice, Mitch is recruited by the C.I.A. to undergo intense training as a covert operative. He is thrust into dangerous missions, targeting terrorist groups responsible for devastating attacks. The novel explores themes of vengeance, justice, and personal sacrifice, while delving into the psychological toll of being a covert assassin. As Mitch navigates the complex world of counterterrorism, he faces moral dilemmas and struggles with his evolving identity.

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  The Encyclopedia of...

  Rex Sorgatz

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  “In an era of ‘alternative facts,’ Rex Sorgatz’s The Encyclopedia of Misinformation helps put things in perspective.” —Fast Company 
   
  This compendium of misinformation, deception, and self-delusion throughout history examines fakery in the context of science and advertising, humor and law, sports and video games, and beyond. Entries span eclectic topics: Artificial Intelligence, Auto-Tune, Chilean Sea Bass, Clickbait, Cognitive Dissonance, Cryptids, False Flag Operations, Gaslighting, Gerrymandering, Kayfabe, Laugh Tracks, Milli Vanilli, P.T. Barnum, Photoshopping, Potemkin Villages, Ponzi Schemes, Rachel Dolezal, Strategery, Truthiness, and the Uncanny Valley.  
   
  From A to Z, this is the definitive guide to how we are tricked, and how we trick ourselves. 
   
  “Occasional salty language and pop-culture references make this compendium of 300 short entries a delightful mix of high- and lowbrow.” —Booklist

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