Handy official guide explains functions of the Patent and Trademark Office, describes a patent, defines such terms as "patent pending" and "patent applied for," discusses patent law, explains what can be patented and the process of registering patents, describes filing fees, and much else — all in simple, easy-to-understand language.
The Acquisitive Society by R. H. Tawney This 1920 survey, written by a distinguished critic, examines the subject of economic inequality as a by-product of the rise of capitalism, arguing that material acquisitiveness is morally wrong and a corrupting social influence.
Infant Care: A Practical, Up-to-Date Guide for Parents by U.S. Department of Health Wealth of practical information on raising a healthy child--feeding, formula, play, common problems and worries, first aid, more. 23 illus.
Early Economic Thought: Selected Writings from Aristotle to Hume by Arthur Eli Monroe A vital and varied survey of economic theory in the pre-modern era, this well-chosen collection includes extracts from the works of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Antonio Serra, and David Hume.
The Economic Consequences of the Peace by John Maynard Keynes In 1919, Keynes participated in the negotiations of World War I's armistice. His prophetic view of the European marketplace in the early 20th century has since passed from controversy to conventional wisdom.
Extraordinary Popular Delusions by Charles Mackay Classic survey of crowd psychology takes an illuminating, entertaining look at 3 historic swindles: "The Mississippi Scheme," "The South-Sea Bubble," and "Tulipomania." Essential reading for investors.
