Taylor: 6538 books

John Taylor Gatto's Weapons of Mass Instruction, now available in paperback, focuses on mechanisms of traditional education which cripple imagination, discourage critical thinking, and create a false view of learning as a byproduct of rote-memorization drills. Gatto's earlier book, Dumbing...

In this outstanding cultural biography, the author of the New York Times bestseller A Slave in the White House chronicles a critical yet overlooked chapter in American history: the inspiring rise and calculated fall of the black elite, from Emancipation through Reconstruction to the Jim Crow Era—embodied...

An economic horror story: The complete meltdown of a major modern country's financial system, and its disastrous effects on every aspect of society. A hundred years ago, many theorists believed-just as they did at the beginning of our twenty-first century-that the world had reached a state...

Do you feel like you’re always running, but you never reach the finish line? Like no matter how hard you work or how much you hustle, you still aren’t within grasp of your goals? You wish for more time in the day or a more understanding boss or less needy clients. But the truth is, you’ll...

Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 –  April  7,  1891)  was  an  American showman, businessman, scam artist and entertainer,  remembered  for  promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the circus  that  became  the  Ringling  Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Although Barnum...

For this new edition the book has been completely revised, bringing the subject up to date in line with recent developments. Key changes address issues surrounding government policy and public sector leisure provision, the National Lottery, global conditions such as the world economic climate and...

Imagine if you simply could not fail. Where would you go? What would you do? Who would you be? There are no answers, only choices. Right here and now, as you hold this book in your hands, you have literally millions of choices open to you. This has been true since the day you were born, and...

This thrilling short story from New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor features Taskforce operators Knuckles and Decoy, who stumble upon an audacious plot when they least expect it...   When Taskforce operator Knuckles brings his old friend Decoy, a former teammate from the Navy SEALs, to...

A book for anyone thinking of or about to head for work in Saudi Arabia. Taken from the perspective of an Expat, the book covers absolute basics to more complicated cultural nuances. Saudi Arabia Quick Guide for Expats will add to your existing knowledge and fill a few gaps with nuggets of information....

'Hugely enjoyable' AN Wilson, Sunday Times 'Thoughtful, entertaining and enjoyable' Michael Gove, Book of the Week, The Times Inspired by William Makepeace Thackeray, the first great analyst of snobbery, and his trail-blazing The Book of Snobs (1848), D. J. Taylor brings us a field guide...

Built in 1889 and now home to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, the Spencer Mansion is a magnificent building with a rich and layered history. With detailed research, historian and author Robert Ratcliffe Taylor describes the original appearance of the house, designed by William Ridgway Wilson...

In praise of the greatest job in the world... The right book at the right time: an impassioned defense of teachers and why we need them now more than ever. Teacher turned teacher’s advocate Taylor Mali inspired millions with his original poem “What Teachers Make,” a passionate...

First published in 1983, Mourning Dress chronicles the development of European and American mourning dress and etiquette from the middle ages to the present day, highlighting similarities and differences in practices between the different social strata. The result is a book which is not only of major...

The Theater of Tony Kushner is a comprehensive portrait of the life and work of one of America's most important contemporary playwrights.