Most Popular Books by Ron Paul

True short stories. The names have been changed to protect the dumbasses. Stay awake and enjoy the read. Great for security guards, firefighters, electricians, shift workers and all other hard working never slacking trades. Great read when you''re thinking about your co-workers. Don''t replicate at work, horseplay is not encouraged hum. Better yet, suck up to your boss and buy a paperback copy for his/her birthday.

This is the LvMI 2nd Edition! Pocket sized 5" x 7" and with a new foreword by Llewellyn H. Rockwell, Jr. Here is the revolutionary book on monetary reform - brilliant, compelling, clear, with specific reforms to do now - in an edition for global distribution. See the price. And the format is really a pocket edition edition: extremely small format that is super convenient. This edition is specifically designed to be purchased in large quantities. Had the U.S. followed the recommendations of this wonderful report when it came out in 1982, there would have been no housing bubble, no gigantic government debt, no depression, no economic upheaval, no high unemployment, and no international turmoil. This was a window of opportunity for reform. This is proof that Ron was right. In 1982, Ron Paul served on the U.S. Gold Commission to evaluate the role of gold in the monetary system. In fact, the Commission was his idea. It was carrying forth a promise made in the Republican platform. Back then, Republicans at least made noises about favoring a gold standard based on a gold dollar. Ron couldn''t pick the members, so from the beginning, the deck was stacked. The majority was dominated by monetarists, who saw gold as too scarce and paper as just fine. Ron Paul''s team was ready, however, with this marvelous minority report. Rarely has a dissent on a government commission done so much good! The result was The Case for Gold, and it was the greatest result of the commission. It covers the history of gold in the United States, explains that its breakdown was caused by governments, and explains the merit of having sound money: prices reflect market realities, government stays in check, and the people retain their freedom. The recommendations include re-establishing a gold standard and a gold dollar in addition to permitting monetary competition and the private production of moneys. The scholarship and rigor impressed even the critics of the minority. Ron and Lewis Lehrman worked with a team of economists that included Murray Rothbard, so it is hardly surprising that such a book would result. It still holds up as an excellent blueprint for moving beyond paper money and into the age of sound money. In particular, Ron favors complete monetary freedom to use any commodity as money, to make contracts in any money, and an end to the monopolization and printing power of the Federal Reserve. There is a strong piece of history in this book. Not since the 19th century has a political figure made such a sweeping and devastating case for radical monetary reform. This congressman ran circles around even the experts at the Fed. A dazzling performance indeed, and an inspiring and learned book. This remains the best possible case for a gold dollar and monetary freedom in print in our times. The pocket edition is the ideal format to give this book the attention and influence it deserves.

This is Ron Paul''s "Farewell to Congress" delivered on November 14, 2012. Yet this is not reminiscence of good times spent in the halls of power. Rather, in this booklet, you will find a devastating denunciation of the evils perpetrated by the Federal government and the "psychopathic authoritarians" who seek to swell its power, as well as a clarion call for what he calls an "intellectual awakening" and a return to freedom. Dr. Paul sums up and presents with strong conviction the principles he has held fast to during his entire career. Neither is this a "retirement speech". Rather this is a "goodbye to all that", as he kicks Washington''s dirt off his feet, and enters what is sure to be the most productive period of his life. -- from Mises Institute website

Winning the Chain Restaurant Game Are you ready for success?... Find out what it takes in this insider''s guide to making it intoday''s most exciting growth industry. In this instructive and inspiring book, award-winning authorsand foodservice industry experts Charles Bernstein and Ron Paultell how the most successful restaurant companies win withbottom-up management, putting the customer on top. Based oninterviews with more than a hundred industry executives and packedwith enlightening examples as well as a few historic failures, thisunique book teaches important lessons for restaurateurs and otherentrepreneurs: * Presents the first authoritative, in-depth look at therestaurant chain industry as a whole * Tells how successful chain CEOs produce results with variedwinning styles * Isolates and clearly describes the eight crucial factors, orstrategic "links," vital to restaurant chain success * Tells how chains can capitalize on bulk purchasing, brandidentity, consistent execution, an individual sense of styleand--most of all--finding unique ways to please thecustomer Few success stories so thoroughly embody the twentieth-centuryAmerican dream as those of restaurant chains such as McDonald''s,KFC, Pizza Hut, Wendy''s, Little Caesar''s, and Taco Bell. Butbesides the "true grit" demonstrated by entrepreneurial heros likeMcDonald''s Ray Kroc and Wendy''s Dave Thomas, what does it take tobuild and maintain a successful restaurant or retail chain? Findout in this first book to give a broad, long-term perspective onone of the nation''s leading growth industries and to offer cruciallessons for all entrepreneurs, no matter what the business. Winning the Chain Restaurant Game, by award-winning authors andnoted foodservice industry experts Charles Bernstein and Ron Paul,documents the critical success factors required for one of thetoughest, most competitive industries. Highlighting the winning styles of more than a hundred chainexecutives, their triumphs, trials, disappointments, andturnarounds, this fascinating and instructive book identifies theeight strategic "links" that lead to victory in the chainrestaurant business. With surgical precision, Bernstein and Paulexplore such key factors as leadership, motivation, bulkpurchasing, marketing, identity, consistency, and expansion. Butthey place focus ahead of everything and conclude that theentrepreneurial passion of an executive who deeply believes in hisconcept is the ultimate catalyst for success. Small- to medium-size chains are going public at a dizzying paceand there are enormous financial opportunities for savvy restaurantowners. Winning the Chain Restaurant Game arms operators with thevital know-how needed to win the game.

What you should know about Michele Bachmann, from A to Z. Good book for introducing Bachmann to children.

The Birth of an Idea! The turmoil of the 20th century bred a unique breed of creativity among some of its most insightful minds, and few embodied this spirit better than Pierre Boulle. Born in Avignon, France, on February 20, 1912, Boulle''s life experiences were the crucible from which his most famous work, "La Planète des Singes," would emerge. This novel, published in 1963, would eventually lay the groundwork for the legendary "Planet of the Apes" franchise that captivated audiences across generations. To understand how Boulle''s vision transcended the pages of his book and permeated the cinematic landscape, it is crucial to examine both the man himself and the world around him during a time defined by existential dread and philosophical inquiry. The background of Boulle''s childhood in France was riddled with the vibrant culture of literature, philosophy, and art, a milieu that would profoundly influence his writing. He grew up during a relatively peaceful period, but the impending storms of conflict would shape his perspective. At the age of 25, Boulle''s world changed forever as World War II erupted. As a passionate patriot, he enlisted in the French Army and found himself quickly caught in the devastating grip of conflict. His experiences during the war would haunt him, shaping the existential questions that pervaded his writing. Captured by German forces while on duty in 1940, Boulle spent over three years as a prisoner of war in solitary confinement. It was within this crucible of despair and isolation that Boulle began to reflect deeply on the human condition, questioning the nature of civilization, morality, and the concept of humanity itself. This introspective period would ultimately sow the seeds of the themes found in "La Planète des Singes." Upon returning to France after the war, Boulle became immersed in the cultural and intellectual currents of post-war Europe, which included a flourishing of existentialist thoughts. Figures such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Albert Camus were wrestling with concepts of absurdity, freedom, and the inherent struggles of existence, and their ideas resonated with Boulle. He began to explore these dynamics through his narratives, where overarching themes of identity and morality would begin to take center stage. "La Planète des Singes" is more than a mere sci-fi adventure; it is a deeply philosophical meditation on the nature of humanity and civilization. Central to the novel is the idea that our understanding of civilization is as precarious as the constructs we build around it. Boulle introspects on how easily the tables can turn, with the apes representing a society that, at one time, was relegated to a lesser status, only to rise and question the very tenets of humanity that define moral superiority. As Boulle crafted his narrative, he sought to mirror contemporary society''s struggles with oppression and the moral ambiguities tied to power dynamics. The apes in his tale are not merely a reflection of an alien society but a stark representation of the deeply flawed human nature that has the potential for both enlightenment and devastation. Through the lens of a world ruled by intelligent apes, Boulle exposed the dark underbelly of humanity''s past, fraught with colonialism and subjugation, which resonated with a global audience grappling with the vestiges of war and an uncertain future. His unique style, rooted in philosophical inquiry while remaining accessible, would ultimately beckon Hollywood''s interest. As the 1960s approached, the literary landscape was beginning to undergo a transformation, with science fiction assuming a larger role in mainstream culture.

I''ve thought about and have written about the Federal Reserve for a long time. I became fascinated with the monetary issue in the 1960s, having come across the Austrian economists, especially Hayek and Mises, and I was very impressed with August 15, 1971, because the predictions made in the 1960s came about. As a matter of fact, Henry Hazlitt made that prediction in 1944 when the Bretton Woods system was set up. He said it wouldn''t work and it would fall apart -- and it did -- so that was a strong confirmation. But even after all these years of studying and reading and trying to figure out the monetary system, I have come to the conclusion that the Federal Reserve is unconstitutional -- and we don''t need it (Paul 2009). So with that approach I have worked hard in Congress for sound money.

A phenomenological adoption of lived experience acts as a touchstone for my graduate project titled through and this supporting document. Through is a contemporary dance work, performed by two dancers with original music, video, and animation. Incorporating a prosthetic in the form of a single rollerblade on one of the dancers, I created a unique physical experience for both audience members and performers. With one bare foot and one rollerblade the familiar becomes strange: only to rediscover the familiar re-invented. Working from this premise offered the creation of new movements and possibilities, both within the choreography and the collaborative forms I worked with. First hand descriptive accounts of varying experiences in the studio, in performance, and from my past are included in this document and are used to ground theoretical discussions in my own dance practice and lived experiences.

Collection of eight research papers written between 1994 and 2005 arising from the fear of world government. Author founded the Environmental Conservation Organization and helped form the organization Sovereignty International, Inc.