Selected Articles on the Parcels Post

Selected Articles on the Parcels Post
Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2023-10-25
Genre: History
ISBN:

Various authors have meticulously compiled a collection of articles on the Parcels Post system in this insightful book, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of its historical significance and impact on society. The literary style of the articles varies from analytical and informative to narrative, giving the reader a well-rounded view of the subject matter. With references to the Parcels Post Act of 1913, readers are transported back to a time when postal services revolutionized the way goods were transported across the country. This book serves as a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts interested in understanding the development of the Parcels Post system and its implications. The various authors who contributed to this collection bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, offering different perspectives and insights on the Parcels Post. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences shape the content of the book, making it a well-rounded and informative read for anyone interested in postal history and transportation systems. With a combination of academic research and practical knowledge, the authors present a compelling narrative that highlights the importance of the Parcels Post system in shaping modern commerce. I highly recommend 'Selected Articles on the Parcels Post' to readers who are interested in delving deep into the history of postal services and its impact on society. This book provides a nuanced understanding of the Parcels Post system, offering valuable insights and analysis that will enrich the reader's knowledge on the subject.

Book Review Digest

Book Review Digest
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 580
Release: 1911
Genre: Bibliography
ISBN:

Excerpts from and citations to reviews of more than 8,000 books each year, drawn from coverage of 109 publications. Book Review Digest provides citations to and excerpts of reviews of current juvenile and adult fiction and nonfiction in the English language. Reviews of the following types of books are excluded: government publications, textbooks, and technical books in the sciences and law. Reviews of books on science for the general reader, however, are included. The reviews originate in a group of selected periodicals in the humanities, social sciences, and general science published in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. - Publisher.

One Day

One Day
Author: Gene Weingarten
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 0399185836

“One of the 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Last 25 Years”—Slate On New Year’s Day 2013, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Gene Weingarten asked three strangers to, literally, pluck a day, month, and year from a hat. That day—chosen completely at random—turned out to be Sunday, December 28, 1986, by any conventional measure a most ordinary day. Weingarten spent the next six years proving that there is no such thing. That Sunday between Christmas and New Year’s turned out to be filled with comedy, tragedy, implausible irony, cosmic comeuppances, kindness, cruelty, heroism, cowardice, genius, idiocy, prejudice, selflessness, coincidence, and startling moments of human connection, along with evocative foreshadowing of momentous events yet to come. Lives were lost. Lives were saved. Lives were altered in overwhelming ways. Many of these events never made it into the news; they were private dramas in the lives of private people. They were utterly compelling. One Day asks and answers the question of whether there is even such a thing as “ordinary” when we are talking about how we all lurch and stumble our way through the daily, daunting challenge of being human.

Business Adventures

Business Adventures
Author: John Brooks
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2015-05-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9781473611528

'The best business book I've ever read.' Bill Gates, Wall Street Journal 'The Michael Lewis of his day.' New York Times What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself. This business classic written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America.

Lies My Teacher Told Me

Lies My Teacher Told Me
Author: James W. Loewen
Publisher: The New Press
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN: 1595583262

Criticizes the way history is presented in current textbooks, and suggests a more accurate approach to teaching American history.