Books with author Robert Gordon (1881-)

How America's high standard of living came to be and why future growth is under threatIn the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel, and television transformed households and workplaces. But has that era of unprecedented growth come to an end? Weaving together a vivid narrative, historical anecdotes, and economic analysis, The Rise and Fall of American Growth challenges the view that economic growth will continue unabated, and demonstrates that the life-altering scale of innovations between 1870 and 1970 cannot be repeated. Robert Gordon contends that the nation's productivity growth will be further held back by the headwinds of rising inequality, stagnating education, an aging population, and the rising debt of college students and the federal government, and that we must find new solutions. A critical voice in the most pressing debates of our time, The Rise and Fall of American Growth is at once a tribute to a century of radical change and a harbinger of tougher times to come.

How America's high standard of living came to be and why future growth is under threatIn the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel, and television transformed households and workplaces. But has that era of unprecedented growth come to an end? Weaving together a vivid narrative, historical anecdotes, and economic analysis, The Rise and Fall of American Growth challenges the view that economic growth will continue unabated, and demonstrates that the life-altering scale of innovations between 1870 and 1970 cannot be repeated. Gordon contends that the nation's productivity growth will be further held back by the headwinds of rising inequality, stagnating education, an aging population, and the rising debt of college students and the federal government, and that we must find new solutions. A critical voice in the most pressing debates of our time, The Rise and Fall of American Growth is at once a tribute to a century of radical change and a harbinger of tougher times to come.

How America's high standard of living came to be and why future growth is under threatIn the century after the Civil War, an economic revolution improved the American standard of living in ways previously unimaginable. Electric lighting, indoor plumbing, motor vehicles, air travel, and television transformed households and workplaces. But has that era of unprecedented growth come to an end? Weaving together a vivid narrative, historical anecdotes, and economic analysis, The Rise and Fall of American Growth challenges the view that economic growth will continue unabated, and demonstrates that the life-altering scale of innovations between 1870 and 1970 cannot be repeated. Robert Gordon contends that the nation's productivity growth will be further held back by the headwinds of rising inequality, stagnating education, an aging population, and the rising debt of college students and the federal government, and that we must find new solutions. A critical voice in the most pressing debates of our time, The Rise and Fall of American Growth is at once a tribute to a century of radical change and a harbinger of tougher times to come.

Some students in elementary school wonder if there is any more mathematics to learn after arithmetic and basic geometry. They wonder what else there is to mathematics after you learn fractions and how to calculate the area of a circle or a triangle. They are ready to learn something new and to build on what they know.This book is written for fourth- to sixth-grade students to provide enrichment in mathematics and can be useful for teachers to supplement the math curriculum in those grades.Enrichment topics are presented by engaging the reader in a fantasy story. Building on the mathematics already learned in elementary school, the story enhances the student’s understanding of general mathematical ideas of equality, congruence, symmetry, and uniqueness and also introduces mathematical reasoning. It is a story within a story that will surprise the reader, showing outcomes that are contrary to the reader’s preconceived ideas. The examples give readers a clearer understanding of the mathematical concepts and challenge their thinking. Throughout the story are arithmetic and geometry results that readers can choose to verify or not, depending on their knowledge and interests. This allows students to follow the story at different levels.The book also provides preface and postscript sections, specifically written for parents, teachers, and advanced students to augment the material presented in the story and to help discuss the concepts in greater depth with the student.

This book is written for elementary school students in fourth through sixth grade to enhance their understanding of mathematical concepts. Also, it can be a valuable resource for teachers to supplement the math curriculum in those grades. Math topics are presented by engaging the reader in a fantasy story. Building on the mathematics already learned in elementary school, the story enhances the student’s understanding of general mathematical ideas of equality, congruence, symmetry, and uniqueness and also introduces mathematical reasoning. It is a story within a story that will surprise the reader, showing outcomes that are contrary to the reader’s preconceived ideas. The examples give readers a clearer understanding of the mathematical concepts and challenge their thinking. Throughout the story are arithmetic and geometry results that readers can choose to verify or not, depending on their knowledge and interests. This allows students to follow the story at different levels. The book also provides preface and postscript sections, specifically written for parents, teachers, and advanced students to augment the material presented in the story and to help discuss the concepts in greater depth with the student.

In the tradition of The Little Prince and A Child's Christmas in Wales, this bedtime story for grownups of all ages is a charming meditation upon the human condition. Written for Robert's eldest niece more than twenty years ago, the manuscript passed from hand to hand ever since. Now, for the first time, a paperback version of The Tale of the Comet by Robert Ellis Gordon is available on Amazon and elsewhere.

Celestine Roberts is a student and animal lover based in New Zealand. At just 17, Celestine has spent time volunteering with endangered species in Indonesia where she worked with orangutans, elephants, sun bears and rhinos for a local animal organisation. Since then, Celestine has made it her mission to help spread awareness about endangered species and the importance of saving the world's animals from extinction. With her website Endangermals, she is helping to spread the word about threatened species and educating young people about the need to preserve these amazing creatures. Will you join her?

Over the spring and summer Opie the Opossum has had a couple of great adventures where he has met various animals on the ranch seeking food. His new adventure is to find a new home on the ranch away from the three dogs that keep an eye on him, especially when he is in their bowl of food. He takes off along the fence of the ranch to locate the new home with food and shelter. Along the way he meets old friends and makes new ones, will he be chased by the dogs or Chaddie the Coyote before he finds his new home.