Economics / History
UNCLE ERIC BOOKS
The "Uncle Eric" series of books is written by Richard Maybury for young and old alike. Using the epistolary style of writing (using letters to tell a story), Mr. Maybury plays the part of an economist writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew. Using stories and examples, he gives interesting and clear explanations of topics that are generally thought to be too difficult for anyone but experts. The series is called "Uncle Eric's Model of How the World Works". Each book in the series attempt to be consistent with the principles of America's Founders. The books can be read in any order, and have been written to stand alone. To get the most from each one, however, they should be read in a specific order. The order is listed below in the description by indicating the book number. Book number one should be read before book number two and so forth. Reading level age 12 and up.
UNCLE ERIC TALKS ABOUT PERSONAL CAREER AND FINANCIAL SECURITY - BOOK 1
The first book of the series, Uncle Eric introduces the reader to his model as well as discussing the standards of proof. This book becomes the foundation for the rest of the series. After you read this book you will have an understanding of his thought process which will enable you to achieve maximum comprehension of the remainder of the series. (44 pages)
$7.95
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO PENNY CANDY? - BOOK 2
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? is a clear, concise introduction to the causes of inflation, recession and wage/price controls. The book is written as a series of letters from Uncle Eric to his ninth grade nephew. The letters explain by describing historical events both ancient and modern history, with special attention to the Roman Empire. Topics include the origin and history of money, the dollar, government, federal debt, recessions, depressions, inflation's, investing and foreign currencies. (124 pages)
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? ($12.95)
Study Guide ($15.95)
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO JUSTICE? - BOOK 3
America's Founder's, explains Mr. Maybury, believed that all proposed legislation must be measured against the principles of Higher Law. The fact that our Higher Law heritage has been eroded away accounts for the arbitrary nature of today's legislation. In Whatever Happened to Justice, Mr. Maybury identifies Two Laws, the basis of our Higher Law heritage, that can help every individual function in a consistent, predictable worked. Whatever Happened to Justice has been endorsed by legislators, attorneys, educators and government officials for its clarity, wisdom and solutions. (246 pages)
$15.95
ARE YOU LIBERAL? CONSERVATIVE? OR CONFUSED? - BOOK 4
Political labels. What do they mean? Liberal, conservative, left, right, democrat, republican, moderate, socialist, libertarian, communist - what are the their economic policies and what plans do their promoters have for your money? Clear, concise explanations. Facts and fallacies. The model applied and misapplied. (140 pages)
$10.95
ANCIENT ROME HOW IT AFFECTS YOU TODAY - BOOK 5
The model ignored. Are we heading for fascism like Ancient Rome? Mr. Maybury uses historical events to explain current events. Take a look at Ancient Roman Government and how it affects you today. Are you walking in a statist worked looking for liberty lost?
$9.95
EVALUATING BOOKS WHAT WOULD MR. JEFFERSON THINK ABOUT THIS? - BOOK 6
This book is for educators, parents, librarians and anyone else responsible for making reading selections for children - including students themselves. Mr. Maybury uses "indicators" and "misleading terms" to help individuals identify the philosophical slant of most writers of law, history, economics and literature. (100 pages)
$9.95
THE MONEY MYSTERY BOOK - BOOK 7
The hidden force affecting your career, business and investments. Some economist refer to velocity, others to money demand, However it is seen, it is one of the least understood forces affecting our businesses, careers and investments. The first sequel to Whatever Happened to Penny Candy, The Money Mystery prepares you to understand and avoid pitfalls in your career, business and investments.
$9.95
THE CLIPPER STRATEGY - BOOK 8
For success in your career, business and investments. Practical nuts and bolts strategy for prospering in our turbulent economy. Clipper Ship Strategy is the second sequel to Whatever Happened to Penny Candy and The Money Mystery.
$15.95
THE THOUSAND YEAR WAR IN THE MIDEAST: How It Affects You Today explains how events on the other side of the world a thousand years ago can affect us more than events in our own hometowns today.
The Thousand Year War in the Mideast is a concise European/Mideast history course. Learn about the Russians, Serbs, Croats, the Balkans, Kosovo, the Ottoman and Mongol empires, Turkey, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan, and more.
The events of the Thousand Year War have been the cause of great shocks to our economy and investment markets, including: the oil embargoes, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iraq-Kuwait war, and the Caucasus Wars over the Caspian Sea oil basin. These shocks are likely to remain so for decades to come.
$17.95
WORLD WAR I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today
The explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was the beginning of a chain reaction that continues today. Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the First World War. He focuses on the ideas and events that led to World War I, events during the war, and how they led to World War II. Includes the ten deadly ideas that lead to war. (Mr. Maybury highly recommends that readers first view Frank Capra's Why We Fight video series before beginning to read his world war series Ð see item number BP4113 in World War II section.)
$17.95
WORLD WAR II: The Rest of the Story and How it Affects you Today
Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the Second World War. He focuses on events in the Second World War and how our misunderstanding of this war led to America's subsequent wars, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Iraq-Kuwait War, and the "war on terrorism" that began September 11, 2001.
$19.95