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An unforgettable account of a quietly remarkable life, Robert Brown's memoir takes readers behind the scenes of pivotal moments from the 20th century, where the lessons he learned at his grandmother's knee helped him shape America as we know it today. Called "a world-class power broker" by the Washington Post, Robert Brown has been a sought-after counselor for an impressive array of the famous and powerful, including every American president since John F. Kennedy. But as a child born into poverty in the 1930s, Robert was raised by his grandmother to think differently about success. For example, "The best way to influence others is to be helpful," she told him. And, "You can’t go wrong by d...
This book makes a strong arguments against trickle down economics and to need to repeal and replace it with equilibrium economics. It's a book about macroeconomic Solutions, for macroeconomic problems.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first politician to recognize the power of radio. He appealed directly to the American people for support of his New Deal and for his foreign policy. Roosevelt's speeches and fireside chats were broadcast over networks only recently equipped with newsrooms. Listeners immediately learned of events they earlier would not have heard about for days. In those newsrooms, commentators began to interpret the news for average listeners, sometimes slanting it to reflect their own view. But it fell to a young star to demonstrate the full power of the medium. On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles' War of the Worlds broadcast brought widespread panic with its fictional newscast of an alien invasion. How Roosevelt used radio, how the news was reported, and the changes Welles caused are all detailed.
Compiled by Robert J Brown, Through the Eyes of Others is a series of books raising awareness of the wider LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender) community whilst at the same time raising awareness and funds for a variety of charities, groups and organisations. Through the Eyes of Others shares with others ideas, perceptions, lives and images of the LGBT community to a wider audience.
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