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Kathleen Sears
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All you need to know about elections, politics, and government!
Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of government into tedious discourse that would put even the president to sleep. American Government 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you learn. From the backstory of the Constitution to the institution of the Electoral College, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts to help you learn about how the government of the United States actually works.
So whether you want to learn about how policies and laws are created, or just want to become a better-informed voter, American Government 101 has all the answers—even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
©2024 Kathleen Sears (P)2024 Simon & Schuster AudioRelated to this topic
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A User's Guide to Democracy
- How America Works
- By: Nick Capodice, Hannah McCarthy, Tom Toro - illustrator
- Narrated by: Hannah McCarthy, Nick Capodice
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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From the hosts of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Civics 101 and New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro comes A User's Guide to Democracy, a lively crash course in everything you should know about how the US government works.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredibly Fun And Informative!!
- By love55 on 11-10-20
By: Nick Capodice, and others
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Hidden in the Heavens
- How the Kepler Mission’s Quest for New Planets Changed How We View Our Own
- By: Jason Steffen
- Narrated by: Perry Daniels
- Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Are we alone in the universe? It's a fundamental question for Earth-dwelling humankind. Are there other worlds like ours, out there somewhere? In Hidden in the Heavens, Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA's Kepler mission, describes how that mission searched for planets orbiting Sun-like stars—especially Earth-like planets circulating in Earth-like orbits.
By: Jason Steffen
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Taxes 101
- From Understanding Forms and Filing to Using Tax Laws and Policies to Minimize Costs and Maximize Wealth, an Essential Primer on the US Tax System (Adams 101 Series)
- By: Michele Cagan CPA
- Narrated by: Jean Ann Douglass
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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If you want to understand your finances, you need to understand your taxes. Learn everything you need to know about the US tax system and become more financially independent with Taxes 101. As people become more motivated to be as financially literate as possible, understanding every part of their financial wellness is key. With Taxes 101, you will learn the basics of the US tax system, from the system structure and kinds of taxes to all the tax laws that lead to deductions and credits and the forms associated with filing.
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Beyond Banks
- Technology, Regulation, and the Future of Money
- By: Dan Awrey
- Narrated by: Danny Hughes
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A diverse and growing range of financial institutions and platforms—from PayPal and Venmo to WeChat, Alipay, and the brave new world of stablecoins—has harnessed new technology to disrupt the system of money and payments as we know it. Beyond Banks explains why this disruption holds out the promise of faster, cheaper, more convenient, and more secure payments, but also how it increasingly risks exposing consumers, businesses, and governments to the problem of bad money.
By: Dan Awrey
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Retirement 101
- From 401(k) Plans and Social Security Benefits to Asset Management and Medical Insurance, Your Complete Guide to Preparing for the Future You Want
- By: Michele Cagan CPA
- Narrated by: Kitty Hendrix
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What’s the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are looking forward to continuing to work in some form for as long as you can, Retirement 101 guides you through each step as you approach this important milestone.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good overview, annoying narration
- By John K on 11-02-20
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How Fascism Works
- The Politics of Us and Them
- By: Jason Stanley
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,532
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As the child of refugees of World War II Europe and a renowned philosopher and scholar of propaganda, Jason Stanley has a deep understanding of how democratic societies can be vulnerable to fascism: Nations don’t have to be fascist to suffer from fascist politics. In fact, fascism’s roots have been present in the United States for more than a century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Warning Too Clear to Ignore
- By Chip Auger on 10-30-18
By: Jason Stanley
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Sobriety for Dummies
- By: Lane Kennedy, Tamar Medford
- Narrated by: Rebecca Gallagher
- Length: 15 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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From leading recovery mentors Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford, this book is full of proven ideas that will help you embrace a life without alcohol (or without so much of it). Chock full of personal stories, unfiltered honesty, and tried-and-true advice, Sobriety For Dummies offers practical strategies and useful tools for those seeking to transform the role of alcohol in their lives.
By: Lane Kennedy, and others
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How We Show Up
- Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community
- By: Mia Birdsong
- Narrated by: Mia Birdsong
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 466
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 404
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 400
After almost every presentation activist and writer Mia Birdsong gives to executives, think tanks, and policy makers, one of those leaders quietly confesses how much they long for the profound community she describes. They have family, friends, and colleagues, yet they still feel like they're standing alone. They're "winning" at the American Dream, but they're lonely, disconnected, and unsatisfied.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I wanted to like this book
- By N. Sebastian on 09-17-21
By: Mia Birdsong
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U.S. History 101
- Historic Events, Key People, Important Locations, and More!
- By: Kathleen Sears
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
- Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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So whether you're looking to unravel the mysteries of America's past or just want to learn more about our country's presidents, U.S. History 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
By: Kathleen Sears