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Hundreds of Intriguing Facts About Living in the USA
Prometheus Books
September 2008
On Sale: September 10, 2008
316 pages
ISBN: 1591026350
EAN: 9781591026358
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Non-Fiction
Tired of droning pundits and politicians, or the almost
daily tirades on the radio, TV, and in print? Ever wonder
what the facts are behind so many diverse opinions on such a
variety of topics? Statistics maven Cheryl Russell--editorial director of New
Strategist Publications and the former editor-in-chief of
American Demographics magazine--has spent a career tracking
down the facts that many pundits in the media avoid, don't
know, or don't care to know. In Bet you Didn't Know, a
fast-paced adventure in trend spotting, she separates facts
from fantasy and applies a hefty dose of common sense to
provide a deeper understanding of the processes at work in
American society. Whether you're planning to look for a job, invest in the
stock market, get married, have children, buy a house, vote,
run for political office, or are just looking for some
luscious tidbits to drop at your party, you'd better check
Russell's book first to get your facts straight. And you are
guaranteed to be amazed by what you find! Russell knowingly focuses her perceptive eye on America's
top obsessions: ·Our bodies--health, weight, food, sex, drugs
·Families--relationships and children
·Money--earnings, spending, debt, poverty, and wealth
·Jobs--school, work, and retirement
·Luxuries and Stuff--homes, cars, and everything else
·Free Time--sports, TV, the Internet, and more
·Big Issues--religion, politics, and national phobias
·Our Country--race, immigration, regions, and cities In each case, she spotlights the most significant facts and
then offers pithy, illuminating commentary to provide a
rational perspective and a full-blown reality check. Before making big or small decisions or major
pronouncements, you'll want to check this engrossing,
concise, fun, and factual guide.
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