The Secret Life of Marilyn MonroeStarred Review. After half a century of Marilyn Monroe books, beginning with Maurice Zolotow's interviews of her for his 1960 biography, it's hard to imagine any revelations about the actress, but Taraborrelli—who's written bios of Grace Kelly, Diana Ross, Elizabeth Taylor and Frank Sinatra—tackles that problem with what he refers to as fresh research.
Edited by: Pumukl - 23 January 2010
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Samuel Taylor Coleridge (21 October 1772 – 25 July 1834) was an English poet, Romantic, literary critic and philosopher who, with his friend William Wordsworth, was one of the founders of the Romantic Movement in England and one of the Lake Poets. He is probably best known for his poems The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and Kubla Khan, as well as his major prose work Biographia Literaria.
With this unique and informative guide, you'll discover new ideas and inspirations for crafting your own songs and making the most of your instrument. You'll gain a better understanding of chord progressions, melodies, alternate tunings and other subjects through a series of expertly designed workshops, and you'll find tips and techniques offered by top singer-songwriters, such as Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Don McLean, Patty Larkin, David Wilcox, Dave Matthews and more.
(48 lectures, 30 minutes/lecture)
Taught by Timothy Taylor
Macalester College
M.Econ., Stanford University
Aside from war and peace, most of today's important public issues are economic ones.
Can U.S. economic leadership be sustained?
Is airline deregulation good or bad?
Should we include environmental and worker protections in trade pacts?
What, if any, are the side effects of minimum-wage laws?
What does it mean for Europe to adopt a unified currency?
Is immigration good for the U.S. economy?
What's the best way to cut pollution?
These 48 lectures address six major themes that cover the entire spectrum of policy debate over our economic well-being and our future:
the forces of competition
America's workers
investing in America's future
budget and monetary policies
trade and exchange-rate policy
a tour of the global economy.
The Region, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, had this to report about Professor Timothy Taylor's course:
"These 30-minute lectures define the issue, give salient facts, use economic reasoning to compare policy options and conclude with Taylor's observations on the issue. They are easy to follow and free of economic jargon.
"Listening to these lectures reveals why Taylor is the recipient of teaching awards from Stanford University and the University of Minnesota. His presentations' facts and concepts are easy to grasp. Also, his use of historical examples and quotes from economists and other notables make his lectures enjoyable, as well as informative. For example, from Dickens' A Christmas Carol, did you know that Bob Cratchit was a better economist than Ebenezer Scrooge?"
After introducing the approach of the course, Professor Taylor gets directly to work.
Знаменитый и всеобъемлющий курс по вопросам современной экономики, напрямую связанных с геополитическими проблемами.
TTC - History of the U.S. Economy in the 20th Century
(10 lectures, 45 minutes/lecture)
Course No. 529
Taught by Timothy Taylor
Macalester College
M.Econ., Stanford University
When Professor Timothy Taylor, managing editor of the prestigious Journal of Economic Perspectives, tells you that the stock market crash of 1929 was not a substantial cause of the Great Depression and that F.D.R.'s New Deal may have actually slowed economic recovery, he speaks with authority and credibility.
Those are only two insights that run counter to common understanding of U.S. economic history. That history is far too interesting—and far too important to our future—to be dismissed with a few stock explanations.
Vital Economic Lessons of the Last Century
This fast-paced course introduces you to vital economic lessons learned in the last century to provide invaluable guidance for understanding the current economy.
Each of 10 lectures focuses exclusively on one decade to achieve a clear understanding of economic developments and outside influences on the U.S. economy.
In some cases, you examine well-defined events like the creation of the Federal Reserve or the war in Vietnam. In other lectures, you explore larger societal shifts, such as the evolving role of women in the economy and changing consumption patterns. "Of course, knowing what happened in economic history does not offer easy answers to today's problems," states Professor Taylor. "Times change; the past rarely offers a perfect template for the present. "But knowing the history does help discussions about the present to get off on the right foot, free of at least some of the myths and ignorance that can so easily lead us astray. As always in the study of history, knowing where you came from helps us to learn who you are and where you are."
Professor Taylor takes care to ensure that you can follow this course clearly regardless of your knowledge of economics.
He uses historical examples and quotes from economists and other notables, and his use of economic reasoning often brings surprising insight.
He is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Economic Perspectives. At Stanford University he won the award for excellent teaching in a large class given by the Associated Students of Stanford University.
At the University of Minnesota, he was named a Distinguished Lecturer by the Department of Economics.
Explore the U.S. Economy Decade by Decade
Contemporary Economic Issues
TTC - History of the U.S. Economy in the 20th Century 
