The EV Guys: How Caltech Engineers Reinvented the Electric Car is the true account of the auto industry outsiders whose electric drivetrain revolutionized the automobile. Starting from their early years at Caltech, the book chronicles their development of an electric car faster than any Ferrari or Corvette. It then recounts how the founders of Tesla Motors stumbled onto their technology, adopted it, and used it as a foundation for the birth of what would become one of the world’s ...

Explores the decades-long erosion of the American Dream from the author's perspective: a working-class kid who became a celebrated economist dedicated to advancing the interests of struggling workers, while also caught in the same currents of job insecurity and downward mobility as the people he aimed to defend.Worker insecurity, increasing inequality, and downward mobility in our current era contrast sharply with expanding prosperity and opportunity in the first t...

Updated annually,The World Today series: Canada 2026–2027 provides historical background on Canada to help readers gain a thorough understanding of contemporary developments in this region.It covers the country's culture, geography, people, economy, politics and future. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for researchers, practitioners in international development, ...

Southern Gothic: New Tales of the South is an anthology like no other. Featuring over 15 stories and poems by new and veteran authors, the writing reflects a diverse range of Southern experience. From the post-Kartina New Orleans of Rose Yndigoyen’s “Long Gone Girls” and the deep-rooted family of Hardy Jones’ “Visitin’ Coremierville” to the racial tension of Eryk Pruitt’s “Them Riders” and Shane K. Bernard’s “The Phrenologist,” the anthology represents a new interpretation of the ...

THE HABIT CYCLETRANSFORM YOUR LIFE BY CHANGING YOUR DAILY ROUTINETransform your life with the power of the habit cycle! This practical book offers a clear and simple guide to creating habits that move you closer to your goals, changing unwanted routines, and enjoying rewards that will keep you motivated. If you've ever felt trapped in negative habits or want to improve any aspect of your life, this book is for you. Learn to take control of ...

Before television ruled American living rooms, before late-night talk shows became a cultural institution, and before anyone had ever dreamed of a podcast, two men armed with nothing but their voices and an insatiable hunger for storytelling ignited a radio revolution that would grip an entire nation. All About Amos N Andy and Their Creators Correll and Gosden is the remarkable story behind the phenomenon that stopped America in its tracks, the show so beloved that movie theaters would pau...

New National First Reader is a foundational educational text designed to teach young children essential reading skills. This reader, part of a popular 19th-century series, introduces basic vocabulary, phonics, and sentence structure to early learners. The book combines simple stories, engaging illustrations, and repetitive exercises, gradually progressing from basic words and phrases to more complex sentences to help students build confidence and literacy skills.The reader employs themes t...

New National Fourth Reader builds on foundational literacy skills introduced in earlier readers, advancing students' comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking. This volume is part of the New National Readers series, used widely in late 19th-century schools to enhance young students' reading and language skills. The book includes complex narratives, historical accounts, poetry, and moral lessons, each chosen to broaden vocabulary and strengthen analytical abilities in older students....

The novel is set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War and focuses on the life of Kate Aylesford, a young woman whose life is deeply affected by the turmoil and challenges of the conflict. The story delves into the experiences of refugees displaced by the war and the impact of the conflict on individuals and families.Kate Aylesford, the protagonist, is a strong and resilient character who navigates the difficulties of being a refugee during a period of great upheaval. The ...

"How to Write the History of a Parish" by J. Charles Cox serves as a comprehensive guide for those interested in chronicling the rich heritage of their local communities. The book emphasizes the importance of thorough research, encouraging writers to delve into various sources such as church records, local archives, and oral histories. Cox provides practical advice on organizing information and presenting it in a coherent narrative, making it accessible for both amateur historians and seas...

THE GOLDEN RULE OF HABIT CHANGETRANSFORM YOUR LIFE BY REPLACING, NOT ELIMINATING, YOUR OLD HABITSTransform your life with powerful habits: discover the key to sustainable changeAre you ready to change your life once and for all? "The Golden Rule of Habit Change" is the book that will guide you step by step to replace unwanted habits with positive actions that actually work. If you feel that change is difficult or th...

Four psychiatric managed care companies take the next logical step in their obsession with cost containment and begin to secretly murder chronic mental patients, making it look like an accident or suicide. After Dr. James Corrigan and his wife are savagely attacked by a former patient, he joins the Death Panel and gets sucked into their vortex of evil. Everything begins to unravel when one of Dr. Corrigan’s friends is sentenced to death and he is unable to go to the police. Can he stop the...