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Past and present economic crises have called into questions mainstream economic policies & theories upon which they are based. This book explores, through readings on critical thinking, mainstream economics & various shades of heterodox or radical political economy, how various theories stand up against each other, side-by-side. How do "mainstream" economics & economists compare with radical or "heterodox" political economy & paradigm adherents? What do they admit as facts?; What do they disagree upon & why? What are some basic principles of critical thinking & epistemology to add to debates? What is the state of economics & economists today? What are markets, free or otherwise? What do ...

'Parochial Prison' is a true-life story of the author's Catholic Elementary School experiences during the Baby Boom Generation's 'coming-of-age' decade of the turbulent 1960's. Born of vivid childhood memories and scribed with the wit of an adult, it paints a colorful and at times shocking picture of life behind the walls of an imposing Catholic Elementary School fortress in the era of corporal punishment. Told and illustrated with a sprinkling of satire, sarcasm and gallows humor, the reader is regaled with brow-raising tales of Parochial School life as seen through the eyes of a child during a very chaotic and eventful time in our nation's history. It is a compelling and emotional trip ...

The remarkable accounts of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca in the Americas. The first recounts when he was marooned, enslaved, and forced to survive among the natives of modern day Texas and Northern Mexico destitute, starving, and naked for the majority of ten years. Later, he was commissioned by the king of Spain to be the governor of the South American colony of Asunción, where he becomes the first European to see the falls of Iguazú and explore much of the interior of South America before being betrayed and imprisoned. Once again, he survives incredible odds to make it back to Spain and clear his name.

Paul and Anna Rykunyk immigrated from Ukraine to Canada at the turn of the 20th century. Every migration is an act of courage and faith in a better life. This is their story and the stories of their descendants who did in fact have better lives because of Paul and Anna's journey.

THIS IS THE FIRST HISTORY BOOK EVER MADE ABOUT BLACK FENCERS! In this historical read Prince breaks down 3 fundamental elements. 1- What is fencing and how the sport is played? 2- he's highlighting the greatness of some historical fencers before him. 3- He gives you a closer look inside his journey as a fencer and author.

This book aims to provide Christians with simple fundamental truths that they can use in this chaotic world. Topics covered in the book include: The Bible, Voting, Creation vs. Evolution, Israel's place in God's plan, America and its history, a brief look at end times events, and so much more.

Thad Stevens was not even considered to be a running horse for the first few years of his life. He was entered as a trotter for his first race, from which he was withdrawn beforehand. He served as a carriage horse for his owners for awhile, and then as training fodder for some running stablemates who were projected to be better talents. Amusingly, he began to beat them in practice. Then he was saddled for true competition to see if it was for real. In an up and down career, Thad eventually beat whatever rival California trainers sent out against him. Then, in 1873, the best of the nation were invited to San Francisco, for the state's first attempt at hosting a national sporting e ...

Henry Martin Bradley was born in Lee, Massachusetts, in 1824 and moved to Ohio in 1835. Despite the danger of wolves, a young Henry helped his family clear their Ohio land and farm in the 1830s. He owned and operated lumber mills in Michigan in the 1860s and 1870s and tells of the rough-and-tumble politics of the time. He prospected for iron ore in Minnesota in the 1880s. Late in life he owned an orange orchard in California and spent his winters there. Bradley died in Duluth, Minnesota, in 1918. This 114-page book includes 23 original illustrations, Bradley history and genealogical material, and 21 pages of photographs including 14 carte-de-visite photographs from a privately owne ...