State Capitals

In Sweatshop Capital, Beth Robinson examines the brutal sweatshop labor conditions that produced American consumer goods from the late nineteenth through the early twenty-first centuries, as well as the labor and social movements that contested them. Arguing that sweatshop labor is a persistent feature of capitalism, she shows how manufacturers used both their influence in government and their mobility to sidestep US labor laws, maximize profits, and perpetuate abuses.

Knowing the state capitals and states helps you to understand American geography and history. This audiobook lets you test yourself on the states and each capital city. The narrator says the state name and then pauses a few seconds for you to say the capital name; the second track does the reverse, letting you test yourself on the capital cites and which state they are the capital of. Track 3 lists the population of states, from the highest to the lowest. Track 4 lists the land area by state, from the highest to the lowest.

From New York to California, explore the United States through a fun and informative lens! If you want your child to fall in love with learning about the United States, then this is the audiobook for you! Let’s go on a learning adventure!

“Superb. Hiltzik makes a compelling case that California is the heartbeat of our nation.”—Douglas Brinkley, New York Times bestselling author of Silent Spring Revolution From Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Hiltzik, a definitive new history of California—from the Spanish conquistadors to...

An absorbing and original narrative history of American capitalism NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2017 BY THE ECONOMIST From the days of the Mayflower and the Virginia Company, America has been a place for people to dream, invent, build, tinker, and bet the farm in pursuit of a better life. Americana...

Learn multiplication and your states! Multiplication Rap: Includes rap and hip-hop-style songs teaching facts 0-12 both with and without the answers, and multiplication strategies "Just Think Of Doubles" concept, the "Order Property" strategy, and more. States and Capitals: Songs that will help kids of all ages master the names of the 50 states, their capitals, and interesting facts about each state!

“In a distracted age, focus is a superpower, and this book’s supremely persuasive case to focus energy on state government and unlock its power will win you over. If you’re upset about what’s happening around the country, The Fourth Branch offers a concrete way to make change.”—Chris...

Ready to explore America one fun fact at a time? 100 Fun Facts About the 50 States takes kids, teens, families, and curious readers on an exciting journey across the United States. From famous landmarks and state capitals to wildlife, inventions, national parks, cultures, foods, history, and surprising state records, this book makes learning about America fun, simple, and unforgettable. Perfect for young explorers, homeschool families, teachers, classrooms, road-trip lovers, and anyone who enjoys fun facts about America, this engaging U.S. geography book for kids turns the 50 states into a ...

In A Short History of the United States, National Book Award winner Robert V. Remini offers a much-needed, concise history of our country. This accessible and lively volume contains the essential facts about the discovery, settlement, growth, and development of the American nation and its...

A leading economic historian traces the evolution of American capitalism from the colonial era to the present—and argues that we’ve reached a turning point that will define the era ahead. “The best one-volume history of American capitalism . . . It is impossible to understand the United...

In this sharp and controversial international best seller, an award-winning economist debunks the pervasive myth that the government is sluggish and inept, and at odds with a dynamic private sector. She reveals in detailed case studies that the opposite is true: The state is, and has been, our boldest and most valuable innovator. Denying this history is leading us down the wrong path. A select few get credit for what is an intensely collective effort, and the US government has started disinvesting from innovation.

He wants out, but they won't let him . . . because America needs Duke Schiffer.After cheating death on his latest mission, Duke Schiffer thinks he’s earned the right to settle down and take a break from hunting terrorists. He has plans to marry former Ambassador Alexandra Julian and spend the rest of his days training the next generation of warriors. But America isn’t ready to let him ride off into the sunset just yet. Rumors are swirling that President Schumacher won’t seek re-election and Vice President Stubblefield is expected to make a bid for the top spot. Unfortunately, not ...

Steve Hilton tackles the (literally) burning question: What will it take to save California? California is a ""model for the nation,"" Governor Gavin Newsom keeps telling us. ""We're following a formula for success."" In Califailure, Hilton compellingly captures exactly where this far-left...

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Trump may be in office, but the Democrats have laid the groundwork for permanent power. While the Biden-Harris administration pub­licly stumbled and flailed, their bureaucrats and allies outside of government have been turn­ing Republican nightmares into dystopian...

The shocking true story of international intrigue —“a highly detailed, engrossing work” (Kirkus Reviews)—involving the 1993 murder of CIA officer Freddie Woodruff by KGB agents and the extensive cover-up that followed in Washington and in Moscow. “In a post-truth era, we need a lot...

Our cities are changing. Around the world, more and more money is being invested in buildings and land. Real estate is now a $217 trillion-dollar industry, worth 36 times the value of all the gold ever mined. It forms 60 percent of global assets, and one of the most powerful people in the world - the president of the United States - made his name as a landlord and developer.  

Harlem is perhaps the most famous, iconic neighborhood in the United States. A bastion of freedom and the capital of black America, Harlem's 20th-century renaissance changed our arts, culture, and politics forever. But this is only one of the many chapters in a wonderfully rich and varied history. In Harlem, historian Jonathan Gill presents the first complete chronicle of this remarkable place.

The two most treasured documents of American freedom together on one audiobook. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal… Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 as an act of rebellion, The Declaration of Independence powerfully expresses the political principles of...

President Schumacher's upcoming Celebration of the Constitution in the "Cradle of Liberty" of Philadelphia is set to be the first in a string of festivities celebrating the most cherished documents in American history. Unfortunately, not everyone is in a celebratory mood. Terrorists intend to set the world on fire, and deadly attacks in Europe are just the start of their deadly rampage. With the help of a noted thorn in the President's side, terrorists bring their murderous jihad to American shores with multiple sniper killings. With fearful Americans on edge, only the worldwide manhunt by ...