Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This? Guidelines for Selecting Books Consistent With the Principles of America's Founders($10.39Value)

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"Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?" offers many insights. It teaches principles of economics and government in bite-sized nuggets, and gives indicators for spotting the philosophical slant of most writers and media commentators on the subjects of law, history, economics and literature. For ages 12 through adult. Can be used for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History. Table of Contents for Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This? Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works Quantity Discounts Available Author's Disclosure How to Use This Book Evaluating Books America's Founders Negative Indicators Issue #1. The Great Depression Issue #2. Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal Issue #3. Progressive Taxes Issue #4. Robber Baron Capitalists Issue #5. Governments Aren't Greedy Issue #6. Child Labor Laws Issue #7. Farmers Had Happier Lives Issue #8. Poverty and Crime Issue #9. Wage-and-Price Spiral Issue #10. Needs of Society Issue #11. Isolationism Issue #12. Unions Saved Workers Issue #13. Social Security is Beneficial Issue #14. War Issue #15. Sacrifice Issue #16. The Founders Motives Were Corrupt Misleading Terms Positive Indicators Indicator #1. Quality of Life Indicator #2. Individualism Indicator #3. Accomplishment Deserves Reward Indicator #4. Higher Law Exists Indicator #5. Heroes Use Brain Not Brawn Indicator #6. Evidence vs. Opinion Indicator #7. Objective Truth Indicator #8. Tanstaafl Indicator #9. Overcome Problems & Move Forward Examples The Great Thanksgiving Hoax A Tribute to the Statue of Ellis Island The Founding Fathers: Smugglers, Tax Evaders, and Traitors? Recommended Authors Organizations About Richard J. Maybury Index "'Evaluating Books' will be an eye-opener for most homeschooling parents. Written in an easy-to-follow format, parents will become much more aware of the slant of many texts and will be able to teach their children to be even more discerning. Christian parents should be particularly interested in Mr. Maybury's ideas as he strongly advocates return to laws of a higher power rather than government laws. --Martha Robinson, Reviewer for HomeschoolChristian.com "'Evaluating Books' will be an eye-opener for most homeschooling parents. Written in an easy-to-follow format, parents will become much more aware of the slant of many texts and will be able to teach their children to be even more discerning. Christian parents should be particularly interested in Mr. Maybury's ideas as he strongly advocates return to laws of a higher power rather than government laws. --Martha Robinson, Reviewer for HomeschoolChristian.com "'Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?' is a perfect follow-up for 'Whatever happened to Penny Candy?' and 'Whatever Happened to Justice?' More than a 'book guide,' it teaches basic principles of economics and government in bite-size nuggets - with examples." --Cathy Duffy, Author Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual "'Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?' is a perfect follow-up for 'Whatever happened to Penny Candy?' and 'Whatever Happened to Justice?' More than a 'book guide,' it teaches basic principles of economics and government in bite-size nuggets - with examples." --Cathy Duffy, Author Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual "'Evaluating Books' will be an eye-opener for most homeschooling parents. Written in an easy-to-follow format, parents will become much more aware of the slant of many texts and will be able to teach their children to be even more discerning. Christian parents should be particularly interested in Mr. Maybury's ideas as he strongly advocates return to laws of a higher power rather than government laws. --Martha Robinson, Reviewer for HomeschoolChristian.com "'Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?' is a perfect follow-up for 'Whatever happened to Penny Candy?' and 'Whatever Happened to Justice?' More than a 'book guide,' it teaches basic principles of economics and government in bite-size nuggets - with examples." --Cathy Duffy, Author Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual "'Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?' is a perfect follow-up for 'Whatever happened to Penny Candy?' and 'Whatever Happened to Justice?' More than a 'book guide,' it teaches basic principles of economics and government in bite-size nuggets - with examples." --Cathy Duffy, Author Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual "'Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?' is a perfect follow-up for 'Whatever happened to Penny Candy?' and 'Whatever Happened to Justice?' More than a 'book guide,' it teaches basic principles of economics and government in bite-size nuggets - with examples." --Cathy Duffy, Author Christian Home Educators' Curriculum Manual "'Evaluating Books' will be an eye-opener for most homeschooling parents. Written in an easy-to-fo