Featuring a foreword by Congressman Glen Browder, Politics on a Human Scale examines political decentralization in the United States, from the founding of the republic to the present.Part of the desirable equilibrium is a sense of proportionality. Some sizes, some amounts, some levels are more appropriate than others. Decentralism is the best political tool to ensure equilibrium, to promote proportionality, and to obtain appropriate scale. Power distribution should be as wide as possible. Government functions should be as close to the people as practicable. In this way, individual human beings are not swallowed by a monstrous Leviathan. Persons are not at the mercy of an impersonal bureaucracy led by the far-away few. Decentralism gives us politics on a human scale. It gives us more democracy within the framework of a republic. The longest chapters in the book deal with crucial turning points in U.S. history—specifically, when decentralists lost the upper-hand in the two major political parties. Decentralism in our nation runs deep, both intellectually and historically. It also has considerable popular support. Yet today it is a virtual political orphan. In Washington, neither major political party is serious about dispersing power to lower levels of government or to the people themselves. Still, there are dissident politicians and political movements that remain committed to the decentralist principle.Power needs to be held in check, partly through decentralization, because power holds a great and dangerous attraction for humans. Recognition of this human tendency is the first step in guarding against it and getting back on a better path.

Product Description: Dreams do still come true. It happened to Jeff Taylor, who ventured thousands of miles from Texas to China to greet an immeasurable treasure that awaited him-a tiny daughter who would soon take possession of his entire heart. In his memoir Little Rain Drop, Taylor shares the events, emotions, and experiences that accompanied his pilgrimage through international adoption and first-time fatherhood...read more

Product Description: Jeff Taylor is one of Nashville's hottest studio pianists. The information and exercises contained in this book will provide a solid background for playing modern country piano. Information is also helpful in playing other pop and gospel styles!

A hiker's guide to Tuscan Hill Country, the Alpi Apuane mountains, and other local regions shares tips for driving and weather management while making recommendations for numerous restaurants, lodging establishments, and campgrounds. Original.

'Using a twelve-point model of Jeffersonian thought, Taylor appraises the competing views of two Midwestern liberals, William Jennings Bryan and Hubert Humphrey, on economic policy, foreign relations, and political reform to demonstrate how the Democratic party lost its place in Middle America'--Provided by publisher.

The third in a series of handbooks from the popular online career search network integrates real-life scenarios, anecdotes, and expert advice as it furnishes detailed strategies for identifying connected people who can assist job hunters succeed in any field of business. Original.

The founder of Monster, the world's leading online job search network, furnishes valuable advice on how to identify and sharpen the skills necessary to prepare for and succeed at any type of job interview, with step-by-step guidelines on how to build self-confidence, cope with high-stress situations, sell one's marketable skills, make a terrific first impression, and more. Original.

Product Description: On both sides of the passionate road of love is the less desirable stage of friendship. Anyone who's ever been there knows the terrain is perilous. Friendlationships will help you navigate. Author Jeff Taylor addresses questions like: - What should you do when you start to like a friend? - What if you?re attracted to someone who is already in a relationship? - What are reasons you should end a relationship? - What are healthy boundaries? And more? Friendlationships shares stories of those who are in your shoes and gives insight into how relationship issues can make or break your spiritual life...read more

Highlighted with practical advice from career counselors, HR professionals, recruiters, and others who have used the global online job network, this helpful handbook presents a step-by-step guide for finding the right job, covering everything from exploring diverse career options to writing the perfect resumes and cover letters to negotiating a job offer. Original.

The author shares his thoughts on gardening, discusses techniques for composting and midnight slug trapping, and highlights commonly used garden tools, exploring each one's history and use

Profiles over twenty-five carpentry tools, describing the joy of using and owning them, and includes anecdotes for each tool

A guide to remodeling basements