First patented in 1856, baking powder sparked a classic American struggle for business supremacy. For nearly a century, brands battled to win loyal consumers for the new leavening miracle, transforming American commerce and advertising even as they touched off a chemical revolution in the world's kitchens. Linda Civitello chronicles the titanic struggle that reshaped America's diet and rewrote its recipes. Presidents and robber barons, bare-knuckle litigation and bold-faced bribery, competing formulas and ruthless pricing--Civitello shows how hundreds of companies sought market control, focusing on the big four of Rumford, Calumet, Clabber Girl, and the once-popular brand Royal. She also tells the war's untold stories, from Royal's claims that its competitors sold poison, to the Ku Klux Klan's campaign against Clabber Girl and its German Catholic owners. Exhaustively researched and rich with detail, Baking Powder Wars is the forgotten story of how a dawning industry raised Cain--and cakes, cookies, muffins, pancakes, donuts, and biscuits.
Bangladesh Divided: Political and Literary Reflections on a Corrupt Police and Prison State examines the totalitarian police regime of Bangladesh, responsible (since 2009) for hundreds and thousands of victims who have disappeared, been killed, and/or been imprisoned. This book is a contribution toward the need for autocratic Awami power to be openly examined and challenged. Bangladesh Divided calls for peace, tolerance, compromise, social justice, rule of law, and democratically free and fair elections with a level playing field for all concerned, especially the major political parties. This book will interest students and scholars of Bangladesh studies, as well as those specializing in South Asian (regional) studies all around the world.
Автор: Murphy Connor Название: Fight City Hall and Win: How to Defend Your Community against Rapacious Developers, Scared Bureaucrats, and Corrupt Politicians ISBN: 1627875476 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781627875479 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 14670.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Provides a background in polymer rheology to both engineering students and practicing engineers. The book includes sufficient technical information and practical examples to enable the reader to understand the complex rheological behaviour of polymers, to make the right decisions regarding rheological testing methods, and to troubleshoot rheology related problems encountered in polymer processing.
Captain Will Smith was a successful self-made man and loving father who worked his way through flight school to become a well-respected pilot. After his divorce, single again and often flying off to work in the skies, Will was rarely home. He generously allowed his friends in need of a place to stay to sue his house in his absence. His one mistake was to allow the wrong person in.
When a detective came to his door to announce he was being accused of rape, a shocked and confused Will hired legal help and was sent on a journey no innocent man should have to endure.
This book chronicles Will's climb to success, his mockery of a trial, wrongful incarceration, and fight to prove his innocence. He had no idea he would come face to face with a circuit judge responsible for sending many other innocent people to jail. From the inside of a state prison, Will Smith took the fight to the judicial system, a fight he was told he could not win. But a fight he knew he had to fight.
Автор: Buskirk Van Название: Big Mike, Uncle Dan and Me: How I Beat 20th Century New York State`s Most Corrupt Political Machine ISBN: 1098307984 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781098307981 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 18350.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: As District Attorney, Thomas E. Dewey cracked Tammany Hall, thought to be the United States' most powerful and corrupt political machine. Yet as Governor, despite his state's vast resources, he could not crack the Upper New York State machine. In this modern-day David vs. Goliath tale, a 24-year-old college professor and engineer leads the challenge to liberate and transform his own upstate community from a 40-year reign of political corruption. In the first half of the 20th century, Michael Big Mike Tecumseh Smith founded a political machine which, after aligning with Albany's Democratic powerhouse Dan O'Connell, became impossible to crack. After several generations of inept management, Dr. Paul Van Buskirk rejected his own prominent Republican family's views and publicly called for change. The move, led by Van Buskirk's ruthless, methodical organization, led to the Citizens Party defeating the Democrats in 1963. In this political memoir, Dr. Van Buskirk details the thrilling events leading up to the Citizens Party's nationally-recognized victory over the political machine. It also recounts how, once in office, the Citizens were inspired by President Johnson's progressive War on Poverty to channel their ingenuity and community spirit into revitalizing their decrepit mill town, steering it to become a federally-designated Model City while also earning Look Magazine's highly-competitive All-America City Award. With a sharp wit and a careful eye, Dr. Van Buskirk shares shrewd political observations and offers cautionary advice about the stark differences between running a political campaign and running a city. He also discusses the behind-the-scenes intrigue - including an attempt on his life - that eventually led to the Citizens Party's demise. Despite occurring half a century ago, the tales of corruption and political scheming, as well as the people's rise from apathy to action, will resonate in a current era of political upheaval.
Автор: Sotos Pete Название: Disband the Corrupt Federal Reserve System and the IRS Now! ISBN: 1491762098 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781491762097 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 13690.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
This highly acclaimed self-help book is the hybrid product of two authors. One is a lawyer, and one is not. This unique, synergistic combination resulted in an exceptional resource that contains essential information found nowhere else. Tailored for everyday Americans, the book is packed with unbiased data about the current state of the U.S. legal system: why it is the way it is, where it is headed, and, most importantly, how to beat it at its own game
This is the only legal self-help resource that:
● reveals secretive rules, presents an atypical paradigm, and furnishes eye-opening information
● contains the broad insight of experts internal and external to the U.S. legal system, giving you a complete 360 view of it
● provides special tactics that are crucial for the average person to fight a battle and win a case in the corrupt legal system
Coauthors Sara Naheedy and Tom Scott have 35+ years of combined legal experience in a variety of situations in and out of court, which they share in a practical, easy-to-read format. Learn about the wildly corrupt legal system before it strikes. In all probability, the question is not if it will strike but when it will strike the average person with little political power or influence. This guide is ideal as a preventative aid for such people who would unwittingly fall victim to the legal system or, worst-case, as a remedial tool for someone who needs a clearer understanding of or assistance with a current legal quagmire. Be best prepared to fight a traffic ticket and other vehicular citations and to handle small claims, landlord-tenant issues, debt collection, criminal accusations, divorce, wills, probate, and much more.
★★★★★ "The most important book written for Americans this century " - Amazon Reviewer
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"A must-read book for anyone who wants access to a variety of practical and not idealistic tools to help increase his chances of emerging from a run-in with our corrupt legal system with his liberty and/or property intact." - Doctor Ron Paul
"Not just a book, but a public service. The good guys-the innocent-don't always win. With this book's help, you can learn exactly how to defend yourself and ensure justice prevails despite our system." - former CIA Officer John Kiriakou
"Thank you so much for your book. America is truly blessed with individuals who offer their time and resources to educate others in their community about important issues facing our nation." - Senator Marco Rubio
"If I had to make a list of the most useful books I have ever read, this one would rank in the top three, if not the top spot. I am thankful that I read it before the onslaught of legal issues. Great job, Sara and Tom " - Chris A., N. Dartmouth, MA
"This book provides insight about the broken, dysfunctional courts, helps the novice avoid pitfalls, and suggests practical tactics for many common legal issues; it's a starting point for anyone encountering the legal system." - Rachel H., Cary, NC
"This is the best book I've read about the legal system. The authors use a no-nonsense yet entertaining style to arm you with information you need to beat it at its own game. I'm glad I had this resource before tragedy struck." - Fletch E., Middletown, RI
Will you be prepared, not if, but when the legal system strikes?
Автор: Vodicka D. J. Название: The Green Wall: The Story of a Brave Prison Guard`s Fight Against Corruption Inside the United States` Largest Prison System ISBN: 1440140596 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781440140594 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 13750.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The career of Donald "D.J." Vodicka encompassed the rapid expansion of the prison system. For sixteen years, he was a prison guard in California's highest security prisons, serving meals to gang leaders, serial killers in lockdown cells, and patrolling exercise yards filled with violent felons while unarmed and outnumbered 1000-to-2. He belonged to an elite unit called the Investigative Services Unit (Internal Affairs), responsible for solving horrific crimes inside the walls. He was a decorated veteran officer. He became the largest "whistle-blower" to uncover a group of rogue prison guards who called themselves "The Green Wall."The Green Wall is a real-life drama of one man's courage to do the right thing against the California State Prison System. It is an unblinking look at what can go wrong when only one person is willing to stand up and speak for what is right, against almost insurmountable odds. Vodicka's televised state senate testimony exposed a scandal that led to resignations, transfers, sudden retirements, and reforms of the system that are still underway. The story is a classic tale of the triumph of personal integrity in the most dishonest place imaginable.
Автор: Fitton Tom Название: The Corruption Chronicles: Obama`s Big Secrecy, Big Corruption, and Big Government ISBN: 147676705X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476767055 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 15630.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton exposes Obama administration secrecy, secrets, and corruption by providing behind-the-scenes details of what America s leading government watchdog has uncovered in its and successful legal battles to pry loose secret documents from a stonewalling Obama administration. Judicial Watch, America s largest non-partisan government watchdog, has investigated the Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrations. Judicial Watch is the group that helped impeach Bill Clinton and took the Bush White House secrecy all the way up to the Supreme Court. Since the beginning of the Obama administration, this grassroots group has filed over 700 open records demands and dozens of lawsuits, including a successful fight over the secret Obama White House visitor logs. In this book, Fitton reveals what Judicial Watch has uncovered in its battles on high-profile issues, such as the bailouts, Obamacare, terrorism, the Black Panther scandal, czars, the ACORN network, illegal immigration and stealth amnesty, the Obama White House s actions against FOX News Channel, and Obama s radical Chicago connections. The book provides highlights of Judicial Watch s historic role in pursuing corruption and the truth during the Clinton and Bush administrations. "The Corruption Chronicles "comprehensively highlights how the Obama administration, which promised to be the most transparent administration in history, became the most secretive in a generation, and it exposes the inside facts that the Obama administration has desperately fought sometimes in court to keep from the American people. A major feature documentary film is slated to debut nationally in late Spring 2012 and will tie in to and support the release of "Secrets." Both the film and the book will educate the American public about the Obama White House s creation of a government transparency crisis in Washington, DC."
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