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Thomas Brackett Reed

The Gilded Age Speaker Who Made the Rules for American Politics

by Robert Klotz ...

Series series Congressional Leaders
Defining a “statesman” as “a successful politician who is dead,” Thomas Brackett Reed gave himself some latitude in pursuing his goals as a congressional leader. His leadership style is encapsulated in the Reed Rules, which serve as the institutional foundation of the modern House of Representatives and as a metaphor for the practice of power politics for partisan ends.Thomas Brackett Reed tells ... Read more

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Defining a “statesman” as “a successful politician who is dead,” Thomas Brackett Reed gave himself some latitude in pursuing his goals as a congressional leader. His leadership style is encapsulated in the Reed Rules, which serve as the institutional foundation of the modern House of Representatives and as a metaphor for the practice of power politics for partisan ends.Thomas Brackett Reed tells
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The Politics of Internet Communication

by Robert Klotz ...

This concise book explores the wide range of topics at the intersection of politics and the Internet. Recognizing the changes in the Internet over time, Klotz provides an innovative analysis of online access, activities, advocacy, government, journalism, and social capital. The politics of the Internet is considered along with politics on the Internet. A highlight is the in-depth discussion of ... Read more

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This concise book explores the wide range of topics at the intersection of politics and the Internet. Recognizing the changes in the Internet over time, Klotz provides an innovative analysis of online access, activities, advocacy, government, journalism, and social capital. The politics of the Internet is considered along with politics on the Internet. A highlight is the in-depth discussion of
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Mosh the Polls

Youth Voters, Popular Culture, and Democratic Engagement

by Marco Calavita, Xiaoxia Cao, Brandy Chappell, Brian Cogan, Michael J. Grabowski, Robert Klotz, Marc Leverette, Shawn McIntosh, Aaron Teeter, Laura Tropp0 ...

This timely, highly readable edited collection undertakes an interdisciplinary analysis of the innovative ways in which both the political process and the entertainment industry appeal to voters under the age of 30 and how the intended audience receives these endeavors. Along the way, contributors shed light on the state of the modern American political system and its relationship to entertainment ... Read more

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This timely, highly readable edited collection undertakes an interdisciplinary analysis of the innovative ways in which both the political process and the entertainment industry appeal to voters under the age of 30 and how the intended audience receives these endeavors. Along the way, contributors shed light on the state of the modern American political system and its relationship to entertainment
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Subtract

The Untapped Science of Less

by Leidy Klotz ...

Narrated by Leidy Klotz, Robert Petkoff ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

**This program includes an introduction and epilogue read by the author.Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential**We pile on “to-dos” but don’t consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don’t get rid of obstacles ... Read more

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**This program includes an introduction and epilogue read by the author.Blending evidence across science and design, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less offers a revolution in problem-solving: proving why we overlook subtraction, and how we can access its true potential**We pile on “to-dos” but don’t consider “stop-doings.” We create incentives for good behavior, but don’t get rid of obstacles
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How Economics Explains the World

A Short History of Humanity

by Andrew Leigh ...

Narrated by Stephen Graybill ...

Unabridged

5 hours 19 min

“If you read just one book about economics, make it Andrew Leigh's clear, insightful, and remarkable (and short) work.” —Claudia Goldin, recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics and Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard UniversityA sweeping, engrossing history of how economic forces have shaped the world—all in under 200 pagesOne of The Economist's Best Books of the YearInHow Economics ... Read more

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“If you read just one book about economics, make it Andrew Leigh's clear, insightful, and remarkable (and short) work.” —Claudia Goldin, recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economics and Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard UniversityA sweeping, engrossing history of how economic forces have shaped the world—all in under 200 pagesOne of The Economist's Best Books of the YearInHow Economics
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Smart, Not Loud

How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons

by Jessica Chen ...

Narrated by Jessica Chen ...

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6 hours 36 min

***A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read of 2024**Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Books Award, 2024*Ever wonder why the “loud” people at work get noticed, rewarded, and promoted? Do you worry that you need to be loud to succeed at work, too?**When Jessica Chen entered the workforce, she felt like everything she had been taught growing up in a Quiet Culture household—where deference, humility, harmony, and ... Read more

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***A Next Big Idea Club Must-Read of 2024**Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Books Award, 2024*Ever wonder why the “loud” people at work get noticed, rewarded, and promoted? Do you worry that you need to be loud to succeed at work, too?**When Jessica Chen entered the workforce, she felt like everything she had been taught growing up in a Quiet Culture household—where deference, humility, harmony, and
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Ruin Their Crops on the Ground

The Politics of Food in the United States, from the Trail of Tears to School Lunch

by Andrea Freeman ...

Narrated by Heni Zoutomou ...

Unabridged

7 hours 28 min

The first and definitive history of the use of food in United States law and politics as a weapon of conquest and control, a Fast Food Nation for the Black Lives Matter eraIn 1779, to subjugate Indigenous nations, George Washington ordered his troops to “ruin their crops now in the ground and prevent their planting more.” Destroying harvests is just one way that the United States has used food as ... Read more

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The first and definitive history of the use of food in United States law and politics as a weapon of conquest and control, a Fast Food Nation for the Black Lives Matter eraIn 1779, to subjugate Indigenous nations, George Washington ordered his troops to “ruin their crops now in the ground and prevent their planting more.” Destroying harvests is just one way that the United States has used food as
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The Attention Fix

How to Focus in a World That Wants to Distract You

by Anders Hansen ...

Narrated by Anders Hansen, Nikolas Salmon ...

Unabridged

5 hours 6 min

**“Anders Hansen’s work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles.”—Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of The Stress SolutionTake charge of your attention and break free from the digital overload with The Attention Fix by internationally bestselling, award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Anders Hansen.**In this powerful guide, Dr. Hansen provides groundbreaking strategies to reclaim your focus and mental ... Read more

$17.50 USD

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**“Anders Hansen’s work is the antidote to our modern-day struggles.”—Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, author of The Stress SolutionTake charge of your attention and break free from the digital overload with The Attention Fix by internationally bestselling, award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Anders Hansen.**In this powerful guide, Dr. Hansen provides groundbreaking strategies to reclaim your focus and mental
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Ethics 101

From Altruism and Utilitarianism to Bioethics and Political Ethics, an Exploration of the Concepts of Right and Wrong

by Brian Boone ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
Unabridged

7 hours

Explore the mysteries of morality and the concept of right and wrong with this accessible, engaging guide featuring basic facts along with an overview of modern-day issues ranging from business ethics and bioethics to political and social ethics.Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this ... Read more

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Explore the mysteries of morality and the concept of right and wrong with this accessible, engaging guide featuring basic facts along with an overview of modern-day issues ranging from business ethics and bioethics to political and social ethics.Ethics 101 offers an exciting look into the history of moral principles that dictate human behavior. Unlike traditional textbooks that overwhelm, this
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The Gods of Olympus

A History

by Barbara Graziosi ...

Narrated by Anne Flosnik ...

Unabridged

8 hours 43 min

The gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough survivors, far outlasting classical Greece itself. In Egypt, the Olympian gods claimed to have given birth to pharaohs; in Rome, they led respectable citizens into orgiastic ... Read more

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The gods of Olympus are the most colorful characters of Greek civilization: even in antiquity, they were said to be cruel, oversexed, mad, or just plain silly. Yet for all their foibles and flaws, they proved to be tough survivors, far outlasting classical Greece itself. In Egypt, the Olympian gods claimed to have given birth to pharaohs; in Rome, they led respectable citizens into orgiastic
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At Your Best

How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor

by Carey Nieuwhof ...

Narrated by Carey Nieuwhof ...

Unabridged

5 hours 16 min

“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT“Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODINYou deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how.Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. ... Read more

$17.50 USD

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“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT“Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODINYou deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how.Overwhelmed. Overcommitted.
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Think Like a Boss

Stop Playing Small and Start Thinking Big

by Maggie Colette ...

Narrated by Maggie Colette ...

Unabridged

6 hours 20 min

BUILD THE MINDSET TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS THAT OTHERS SAY ARE IMPOSSIBLEThink Like a Boss is your guide to thinking big, living big, and winning big. With a motivating blend of inspiring stories, thought-provoking exercises, and actionable strategies, it provides a roadmap that will elevate your mindset, unlock your inner boss and unleash your potential.In this audiobook, Maggie Colette, founder of ... Read more

$15.00 USD

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BUILD THE MINDSET TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS THAT OTHERS SAY ARE IMPOSSIBLEThink Like a Boss is your guide to thinking big, living big, and winning big. With a motivating blend of inspiring stories, thought-provoking exercises, and actionable strategies, it provides a roadmap that will elevate your mindset, unlock your inner boss and unleash your potential.In this audiobook, Maggie Colette, founder of
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