This book teaches readers the basics of building a nation and highlights events that have shaped countries throughout history. Invites readers to imagine setting up their own country as a way of introducing the concepts of citizenship and politics, discussing such topics as starting a government, holding elections, making laws, writing a constitution, and keeping the peace.

"A timely picture book that acts as an introduction to civics for young readers"--

"A scathing wake-up call derailing the many ways that wealth manipulates American politics, labor, media, environment and the quality of national life today. By telling the success stories of average Americans, the iconic consumer advocate and big-business anti-hero makes the case about how the nation can--and must--be managed by communities, not corporations. Nader at his best--indignant and inspired"--

Penned by American philosopher and transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, On the Duty of Civil Disobedience examines the role of the individual's conscience in governmental rule. Thoreau argues that individual citizens must not simply be subject to the decisions of government, but should question every political act to ensure that the system remains a tool for justice and morality-a message that continues to resonate powerfully in modern times. ...

Looking at the history of America, this author questions what makes certain white Americans display many acts of evil and demonstrate so much hate toward black Americans? How can America call itself a Christian nation while demonstrating very little spirit of cooperation toward black Ameri-cans, beginning with the Emancipation? To move forward, history tells us America must not repeat the evil and hate of the past. Former President Obamas' actions...

Open Your American Heart takes readers on a journey toward shifting their consciousness regarding some of the greatest challenges our nation faces. The result in a shift in consciousness can result in citizens who are empowered and eager to give their energy toward making our nation the best it can be. Each chapter offers a quality such as Vision, Service, Love and Hope and explores how President Obama embodies the quality while offering tools and...

Misapplied and poorly managed entitlement programs have destroyed our cities and rendered affordable housing unsafe. For peace of mind and to escape the crime and decay caused by these programs many have fled to more expensive neighborhoods or into the suburbs where they assume rents or mortgages that strain the limits of their budgets. Such is the plight of the American Middle. We are hardworking, self-reliant and prepared to stand our ground-on...

Birthright citizenship has a deep and contentious history in the United States, one often hard to square in a country that prides itself on being "a nation of immigrants." Even as the question of citizenship for children of immigrants was seemingly settled by the Fourteenth Amendment, vitriolic debate has continued for well over a century, especially in relation to U.S. race relations. Most recently, a provocative and decidedly more offensive term...

How can we unleash the innate potential of people, institutions and groups in communities to address our common challenges? And how can we do this by creating a civic culture in which people come together to shape their own lives and gain real hope? In Unleashed, Richard C. Harwood draws on his 30 years of experience working with communities to answer these two critical questions. Harwood shows us that: -Change ripples out in communities through...

HOA Crisis in America is a compilation of time zones created by Professor Solomon. The timezones on hoacrisisinamerica.com have been transcribed into a book. The book covers the controversy surrounding the detrimental effects of living in Homeowners Associations, called HOAs. In this book Professor Solomon explains why local, state, national government, police, and the legal system does not want to interfere in HOA business. Documented are the horrific...