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2002
| The classic motivational parable (over 500,000 copies sold worldwide) that shows you how to make your own opportunities in life, updated for the modern reader by bestselling business author Alan Axelrod Ever since its first printing by William Randolph Hearst in 1921, The Go-Getter has inspired employees and entrepreneurs to take initiative, increase their productivity, and excel against the odds. Now, more than half a million copies later, Alan Axelrod, bestselling author of Patton on Leadershi....[more] |
2007
| Dubbed by the World War II press as "The GI General" because of his close identification with his men, Omar Bradley rose to command the U. S. 12th Army Group in the European Campaign. By the spring of 1945, this group contained 1,300,000 men--the largest exclusively American field command in U.S. history. Mild mannered, General Bradley was a dedicated mentor, the creator of the Officer Candidate School system, and a methodical tactician who served through World War II. Then, as a five-star gener....[more] |
2007
| We all know George Washington as the Father of the American Nation; few know him as a 22-year-old Virginia lieutenant colonel who led three-hundred of his soldiers to fight a far-more-experienced French army-and paid a high price. Historian Alan Axelrod brings this little-known story to life in his riveting account of the key battle that launched the French and Indian War-and Washington’s role in the loss of that pivotal fight. Published in hardcover in 2007, Blooding at Great Meadows is s....[more] |
1996
| "Americas Past and Its Relevance Today" At times Americas historical events can seem like a random collection of names, dates, and events, with no coherent storyline to pull them together. Understood as our collective biography, however, and free of the cheerleading found in many textbooks, "The Complete Idiots Guide to American History, Fourth Edition," enriches our understanding of who we are and gives us an understanding of where we are going. |
2006
| George S. Patton embodied contradiction: a cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command; an outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated U.S. military unit in World War II; an exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him for mili....[more] |
2006
| Based on the findings in recently released archive papers and letters, as well as extensive library and historical resources, Alan Axelrod offers a compelling profile of the remarkable leadership discipline of a general often called a "military CEO." In fascinating detail, Axelrod reveals that Ike was more than a great military leader; he was also a great executive who could-and did-write a reassuring letter to the mother of a solider one moment and make decisions impacting millions of lives the....[more] |
1999
| As commander of the Third Army, General George S. Patton, Jr.'s wartime success inspired the remarkable performance of his troops, and the grudging admiration of his enemies. Having stormed across France and Germany with lightning speed, Patton revealed himself as a courageous warrior, a gifted strategist, an inspiring communicator, a masterful motivator, and, most importantly, a brilliant leader. Book jacket. |
2004
| Astronomy is an ancient science on the cutting edge. Although it's been around for more than 5,500 years, astronomers say that we've learned more than 90 percent of what we know about the universe in just the last 50 years. Of this body of knowledge, a disproportionate amount has been acquired in the past decade, with each new year yielding more information than the last. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Astronomy, Third Edition, covers these new advances and discoveries and is repositioned to focu....[more] |
2000
| For history buffs, students, and anyone interested in the 20th century, this book reveals why World War I began, explores the "guns of August," describes the horrors of trench warfare and the first uses of poison gas, and explains why the Americans were so slow to enter the war. From the eastern front to the west, from Gallipoli to the Marne, from the Lafayette Escadrillo to Lawrence fo Arabia, the book tells the whole story of "the war to end all wars." |
2000
| A Business Week bestseller-- now in paperback. Unlike other leadership books using historical figures (and mostly men) as models for business people, this highlights a famous woman leader. Hers was a surprising time for a woman to emerge as such a strong leader-- that her time was as troubled as ours is now an apt comparison. Here are business and management lessons for today's corporate leaders based on Elizabeth's leadership. The life of Elizabeth has much to say to those beginning their climb....[more] |
1992
| A consumer-friendly guide to do-it-yourself add-ons and other home improvement jobs, complete with architect-created plans. |
2004
| The first reference work of its kind, Encyclopedia of Wars describes not only the military aspect of wars--the causes of conflict, an enumeration of battles, and a summary of the outcome(s)--but also the social and political context in which the wars occurred. From the Crusades to the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf War, this three-volume encyclopedia covers every major war, rebellion, and revolution from the third millennium BCE to the present. In three comprehensive volumes and approxima....[more] |
2001
| Provides concise and accurate summaries of the terms of specific treaties and their effect on signatories - together with extensive excerpts from the treaties themselves for more than 400 international agreements, in an elegantly accessible format. |
2000
| In the fully updated fifth edition of The Complete Idiot's Guider to American History, veteran author and researcher Alan Axelrod, Ph.D., explains the changing tides in America's most pivotal periods in its history. This latest edition will include coverage and analysis of the 2008 presidential primary and election, as well as these topics: - The Bush presidency will be treated and evaluated, with a close eye on the 'judgment of history.' Part of the discussion will address what Scott McClellan ....[more] |
1999
| The Penguin Dictionary of American Folklore is a comprehensive and highly readable encyclopedic dictionary perfect for students and anyone who wishes to explore our country's immensely varied folk traditions. In its pages are the characters-fictional and otherwise-who have become figures of folklore, as well as concepts and legends that are woven into America's consciousness. From the Alamo, alien abductions, and Gene Autry to Bigfoot, the Blues, and Buffalo Bill, to Yankee Doodle, Yiddishisms, ....[more] |
1995
| Who are the pivotal figures in American history-- the men and women who have helped shape who we are as a people and how we look at ourselves as Americans? In this companion to his popular "1001 Events That Made America," Alan Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. "1001 People Who Made America" does just that, highlighting the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nati....[more] |
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