Building America

New York City has countless landmarks and tourist spots, but few are as old or as associated with the city as the Brooklyn Bridge, the giant suspension bridge that spans nearly 1,600 feet as it connects lower Manhattan to Brooklyn. Indeed the bridge is so old that Manhattan and Brooklyn represented the largest and third-largest cities in America at the time of its construction. The East River posed a formidable enough challenge that taking a ferry across could be dangerous.

The revolutionary Ohio Valley is often depicted as a chaotic Hobbesian dystopia, in which Indians and colonists slaughtered each other at every turn. In Unsettling the West, Rob Harper overturns this familiar story. Rather than flailing in a morass, the peoples of the revolutionary Ohio Valley actively and persistently sought to establish a new political order that would affirm their land claims, protect them against attack, and promote trade.

If you're an adventurer with a love for the outdoors, you'll know that the Basin and Range Province is a beautiful yet perilous place. The terrain is varied, the climate is extreme, and the wildlife is unique. If you find yourself hiking, camping, or exploring this region, you'll need Surviving the Basin and Range to guide you through every step of your journey. This comprehensive eBook is packed with knowledge and advice that can make the difference between life and death. The book begins with an introduction to the Basin and Range Province, its unique geological features, and wildlife. ...

For some of the world's most powerful people, the Empire State Building is the ultimate prize. In a riveting chronicle of betrayal, revenge, family rivalry, and raw greed, Wall Street Journal columnist Pacelle tells the compelling tale of the Empire State Building ownership battle of the 1980s and '90s, bringing to life a colorful cast of characters that includes Donald Trump, Leona Helmsley, and the eccentric Japanese billionaire Hideki Yokoi.

Imagine grocery shopping once-a-week or less, eating healthier, and having more free time-all while saving money. Sound too good to be true? For the Economides family, it's a reality, and it can be yours too.

First published in 1880 by P. T. Barnum, The Art of Money-Getting is a short book encouraging the general public to aspire to wealth through proper economic means: building a savings, collecting on interest, operating business with integrity, learning the true value of money, working for what you earn, and foregoing extravagances in order to live a more modest lifestyle where saving money is the goal.

Brian Phillips Murphy follows the collaborations between political leaders and a group of unelected political entrepreneurs, including Robert R. Livingston and Alexander Hamilton, who persuaded legislative powers to grant monopolies corporate status in order to finance and manage civic institutions.

We interview everyone, from huge B&Bs to small mom-and-pop B&Bs—the bespoke inns that have been around for decades and B&Bs that are new and making a big splash! In a time where everything seems to be an AirBnB, it's great to remember that a true B&B has breakfast and attention! This is one of the most interesting books about the bed-and-breakfast business written in the last decade. The vast amount of different people we spoke with gives us a truly eye-opening glimpse into what the industry is all about!

If the financial crisis has taught us anything, it is that Americans save too little, spend too much, and borrow excessively. What can we learn from East Asian and European countries that have fostered enduring cultures of thrift over the past two centuries? Beyond Our Means tells for the first time how other nations aggressively encouraged their citizens to save by means of special savings institutions and savings campaigns.

Getting to Reparations makes a logical and necessary case for reparations for Black Americans. It lays out a path as to how we might achieve this, built on the frameworks used throughout U.S. history by the government to pay restitution. It is now time to do the same for America's Black population.

Are you ready to master money? One of the richest and most famous men in the world, P.T. Barnum wrote, "Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master." This book contains his twenty golden rules for making money and living well.

Dare to venture into "The New Frontier," an enthralling revelation of a post-apocalyptic world that beckons the fearless, the resilient, and the hopeful. This compelling narrative captures the resolute human spirit in the wake of World War III, inviting you to delve deeper into uncensored repercussions and the unswerving emergence of a new society. Encounter the remnants of devastation transformed into the building blocks of a rising existence. Learn how the societal order navigates the labyrinth of chaos, painting an uncompromising picture of truth. Witness the everyday heroes whose ...

The Way to Wealth, an essay by Benjamin Franklin, is a collection of wisdom sayings and advice published in Poor Richard's Almanac from 1733-1758. These proverbs and sayings are woven into an ethical code advocating industry and frugality as a “way to wealth”, thereby securing personal virtue. It is presented as a speech given by Father Abraham to a group of people. Many of the phrases Father Abraham uses continue to be familiar today, such as "There are no gains, without pains", "One today is worth two tomorrows" and "Get what you can, and what you get, hold".

For over two centuries, the capital of America has been located in Washington, D.C., and among all the iconic landmarks and monuments associated with the city, nothing is as conspicuous as the Capitol, the magnificent building that houses Congress and sits on Capitol Hill at the epicenter of the city. At the same time, even though the Capitol is now one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, the image everyone is familiar with took decades to achieve, and its grand scope belies its rather chaotic history

This 300-page book chronicles a unifying theme which points to all those who Dream Differently, the title of a book authored by Dr. Vince Bertram, one of more than 40 professionals I interviewed. Personalities include NHRA 8x top fuel champion Tony Schumacher, four-time Emmy winning director Don Dupree, NFL play-by-play announcer Wayne Larrivee, author Nicole Martin, entrepreneurs like PreHeels inventor Dana Ward and AirHook inventor Craig Rabin, as well as many executives, elite athletes, parents, media personalities, and leaders in manufacturing, education, and politics.

Cedar Hollow: Where Faith and Love Rebuild the Heart In the quaint town of Cedar Hollow, Emily Carter thought she had left her past behind. Driven by ambition and the allure of the city, she walked away from her small-town roots—and Adam Blake, the faithful carpenter who had captured her heart. But when a family milestone and a crumbling community center draw her back, Emily is faced with the memories she thought she’d buried and the man she never stopped loving. Adam has spent years rebuilding more than just wood and stone—he’s been mending the pieces of his life since Emily left. ...

Engaging the Courts for Your City: Building Ecclesias to Enhance the Kingdom Do you want to impact your city through prayer? Do you need a new paradigm by which to see massive change and see your city transformed? This book by Dr. Ron M. Horner will help you learn to establish an ecclesia in your city that governs by the spirit, not by politics. The church is anointed by God to touch nations and great place to start is your city. Let this book mobilize you to move forward in power and see massive change! www.courtsofheaven.net

In Under the Dome, Alan Hantman, the Architect of the Capitol from 1997 to 2007, provides a personal account of how the Capitol works as a physical space; who runs it, how and why decisions are made about the security of the Capitol and the people who work there, and how politicians think about the Capitol Building.

Of all the great cities in the world, few personify their country like New York City. As America's largest city and best known immigration gateway into the country, the Big Apple represents the beauty, diversity and sheer strength of the United States: a global financial center that has enticed people chasing the "American Dream" for centuries. Given that history, it's no surprise that New Yorkers have always wanted to construct the biggest and best structures possible, even in the early 1930s.

Not another aircraft history, but a historical novel that lets you listen in on conversations among the key American aircraft pioneers as they built the US commercial aircraft industry and got us all in the air. This does not attempt to change history, but rather add to it fictional material that is consistent with known history.