Bøger af Allen Weinstein

This book is written in two parts. One describes how Allen Weinstein, at seventy-nine, has become who he is today, overcoming obstacles that were deemed impossible. He couldn''t read until he was thirteen and was labeled and written off by our educational system. He never believed he was a failure even if he failed. One Sunday night, he went to sleep a multimillionaire and woke up Monday morning completely broke. Yet he never gave up. What motivates him, and what keeps him strong? In this book, he describes how you can use the same concepts that he applied to his life no matter the situation or the obstacles facing you. You need to set goals and keep focused on these goals at all times. Never believe in failure and learn from your mistakes. Allen''s an avid health enthusiast who can be found in the gym every morning. Allen''s love for, and appreciation of, the arts and people come from his very soul. At any given time in his life, he has been known to, and still, mentor and advice people, helping them reach their highest potential. Allen is not a doctor or a psychiatrist; however, his advice has proven most valuable to those who have sought it. He has a unique way of looking at the world and would love to share his insights with you through this book. Allen Weinstein would love to hear your thoughts, questions, comments, and experiences at askallen@allenweinstein.com.

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Archives, Washington, D.C. in 2009, this title features the big records, big events, and big ideas from American history. Starting with the 13-foot scroll of the Articles of Confederation, it presents the full-scale records that reveal some of the formative moments in American nationhood.

Incorporating significant and at times controversial literature on questions about the institution of slavery and the social and cultural response of the blacks to their enslavement, this collection reflects recent investigation, offering thirteen readings, eight of them new to this edition, from the most important and stimulating works.