Why is America so rich and powerful? The answer lies in our genes, according to psychologist John Gartner.

Hypomania, a genetically based mild form of mania, endows many of us with unusual energy, creativity, enthusiasm, and a propensity for taking risks. America has an extraordinarily high number of hypomanics--grandiose types who leap on every wacky idea that occurs to them, utterly convinced it will change the world. Market bubbles and ill-considered messianic crusades can be the downside. But there is an enormous upside in terms of spectacular entrepreneurial zeal, drive for innovation, and material success. Americans may have a lot of crazy ideas, but some of them lead to brilliant inventions.

Why is America so hypomanic? It is populated primarily by immigrants. This self-selection process is the boldest natural experiment ever conducted. Those who had the will, optimism, and daring to take the leap into the unknown have passed those traits on to their descendants.

Bringing his audacious and persuasive thesis to life, Gartner offers case histories of some famous Americans who represent this phenomenon of hypomania. These are the real stories you never learned in school about some of those men who made America: Columbus, who discovered the continent, thought he was the messiah. John Winthrop, who settled and defined it, believed Americans were God's new chosen people. Alexander Hamilton, the indispensable founder who envisioned America's economic future, self-destructed because of pride and impulsive behavior. Andrew Carnegie, who began America's industrial revolution, was sure that he was destined personally to speed up human evolution and bring world peace. The Mayer and Selznick families helped create the peculiarly American art form of the Hollywood film, but familial bipolar disorders led to the fall of their empires. Craig Venter decoded the human genome, yet his arrogance made him despised by most of his scientific colleagues, even as he spurred them on to make great discoveries.

While these men are extraordinary examples, Gartner argues that many Americans have inherited the genes that have made them the most successful citizens in the world.

Henry has a problem fitting in.

A BIG problem.

Will he ever feel accepted?

John Gartner has led a storied life as a teacher, principal and stunt-man. As a

stunt man, he appeared in many iconic TV shows of the 1950s and 1960s. He

has a Master's Degree in Elementary Administration from Providence College

and worked for many years at a school that catered to children with special needs.

The author is 92 years old and though battling interstitial lung disease and

heart disease, continues to enjoy writing, reading, conversation, and looking at

his outdoor bird friends. The story is based on a hurtful time when, as a child,

he was told he could no longer visit his aunts' house because his voice was too

loud. He wants both children and adults to know that sometimes it is possible to

triumph over adversity, but that you should never give up.

Will President Trump destroy civilization or win the Nobel Peace Prize? Humankind's survival feels like a jump ball that could go either way. We are perched on a precipice, and the reason we are looking into an abyss of nuclear annihilation is that the American president has unencumbered, unilateral control over the nuclear codes. One thing we know for sure is that the mind of Donald Trump is currently in control of our fate. Never before have the nuclear codes been in the hands of a man who many observers view as unstable and erratic. The twenty-four experts who contributed to this book analyze President Trump's behavior hoping to provide insights into what may be the most urgent question of our time. What will Trump do with his big button?

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: The Erratic President
-Harry Segal, PhD, Cornell University

Chapter 2: Nuclear Risk is Rising as Donald Trump Goes Downhill
-John Gartner, PhD, Founder, Duty To Warn

Chapter 3: If President Trump Were Airman Trump, I Would Not Certify Him Psychologically Fit to Handle Nuclear Weapons
-Steven Buser, MD, Psychiatrist, Former Major, USAF

Chapter 4: If Trump Were a Policeman I Would Have to Take Away His Gun
-David Reiss, MD

Chapter 5: If Trump Was Entering the Military, He Would Not Receive a Security Clearance
-William Enyart, Former U.S. Congressman & Retired General

Chapter 6: A Man with No Humanity Has the Power to Destroy Mankind
-Lance Dodes, MD

Chapter 7: Trump's Sick Psyche and Nuclear Weapons: A Deadly Mixture
-Gordon Humphrey, former Republican Senator

Chapter 8: Facing the Truth: The Power of a Predatory Narcissist
-Jacqueline West, PhD

Chapter 9: Trump's No Madman, He's Following the Strongman Playbook
-Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Dept. of History, NYU

Chapter 10: The Gospel of War Presidency
-Richard Painter, Former Chief White House Ethics Lawyer
-& Leanne Watt, PhD

Chapter 11: The Greatest Danger to America is Her Commander in Chief
-Joe Cirincione, President, Ploughshares Fund

Chapter 12: Bluffing Us Into the Nuclear Abyss?
-James Blight and Janet Lang, Dept. of History, Univ. of Waterloo

Chapter 13: One Week in August
-Seth Norrholm PhD

Chapter 14: The Bully-in-Chief
-Philip Zimbardo, PhD & Rosemary Sword

Chapter 15: American Carnage: The Wars of Donald Trump
-Melvin Goodman, Johns Hopkins

Chapter 16: Taking Trump's Finger off the Nuclear Button
-Tom Collina, Director of Policy, Ploughshares Fund

Chapter 17: Is Donald Trump a Fascist?
-B rd Larsen, Historian

Chapter 18: The Relentless Victim: How Donald Trump Reinforces North Korea's Narrative
-Paul French, Freelance Writer

Chapter 19: Trump and North Korea: The Offer for Talks Was Impulsive, but Could it Work?
-Stephan Haggard, Director, Korea-Pacific Program

Chapter 20: The Art of the North Korea Deal
-Harry Kazianis, Director of Defense Studies, The Center for the National Interest

Chapter 21: Madman or Rational Actor? Kim Jong-un's Nuclear Calculus
-Ken Gause, Director, International Affairs Group CNA Corporation

Chapter 22: How Presidential Actions Raise or Lower the Risk of War
-James Doyle, PhD Former Nuclear Nonproliferation Analyst, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Chapter 23: Extinction Anxiety and Donald Trump
-Thomas Singer, MD

Afterword: Visions of Apocalypse and Salvation
-Leonard Cruz, MD

Will President Trump destroy civilization or win the Nobel Peace Prize? Humankind's survival feels like a jump ball that could go either way. We are perched on a precipice, and the reason we are looking into an abyss of nuclear annihilation is that the American president has unencumbered, unilateral control over the nuclear codes. One thing we know for sure is that the mind of Donald Trump is currently in control of our fate. Never before have the nuclear codes been in the hands of a man who many observers view as unstable and erratic. The twenty-four experts who contributed to this book analyze President Trump's behavior hoping to provide insights into what may be the most urgent question of our time. What will Trump do with his big button?

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: The Erratic President
-Harry Segal, PhD, Cornell University

Chapter 2: Nuclear Risk is Rising as Donald Trump Goes Downhill
-John Gartner, PhD, Founder, Duty To Warn

Chapter 3: If President Trump Were Airman Trump, I Would Not Certify Him Psychologically Fit to Handle Nuclear Weapons
-Steven Buser, MD, Psychiatrist, Former Major, USAF

Chapter 4: If Trump Were a Policeman I Would Have to Take Away His Gun
-David Reiss, MD

Chapter 5: If Trump Was Entering the Military, He Would Not Receive a Security Clearance
-William Enyart, Former U.S. Congressman & Retired General

Chapter 6: A Man with No Humanity Has the Power to Destroy Mankind
-Lance Dodes, MD

Chapter 7: Trump's Sick Psyche and Nuclear Weapons: A Deadly Mixture
-Gordon Humphrey, former Republican Senator

Chapter 8: Facing the Truth: The Power of a Predatory Narcissist
-Jacqueline West, PhD

Chapter 9: Trump's No Madman, He's Following the Strongman Playbook
-Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Dept. of History, NYU

Chapter 10: The Gospel of War Presidency
-Richard Painter, Former Chief White House Ethics Lawyer
-& Leanne Watt, PhD

Chapter 11: The Greatest Danger to America is Her Commander in Chief
-Joe Cirincione, President, Ploughshares Fund

Chapter 12: Bluffing Us Into the Nuclear Abyss?
-James Blight and Janet Lang, Dept. of History, Univ. of Waterloo

Chapter 13: One Week in August
-Seth Norrholm PhD

Chapter 14: The Bully-in-Chief
-Philip Zimbardo, PhD & Rosemary Sword

Chapter 15: American Carnage: The Wars of Donald Trump
-Melvin Goodman, Johns Hopkins

Chapter 16: Taking Trump's Finger off the Nuclear Button
-Tom Collina, Director of Policy, Ploughshares Fund

Chapter 17: Is Donald Trump a Fascist?
-B rd Larsen, Historian

Chapter 18: The Relentless Victim: How Donald Trump Reinforces North Korea's Narrative
-Paul French, Freelance Writer

Chapter 19: Trump and North Korea: The Offer for Talks Was Impulsive, but Could it Work?
-Stephan Haggard, Director, Korea-Pacific Program

Chapter 20: The Art of the North Korea Deal
-Harry Kazianis, Director of Defense Studies, The Center for the National Interest

Chapter 21: Madman or Rational Actor? Kim Jong-un's Nuclear Calculus
-Ken Gause, Director, International Affairs Group CNA Corporation

Chapter 22: How Presidential Actions Raise or Lower the Risk of War
-James Doyle, PhD Former Nuclear Nonproliferation Analyst, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Chapter 23: Extinction Anxiety and Donald Trump
-Thomas Singer, MD

Afterword: Visions of Apocalypse and Salvation
-Leonard Cruz, MD

99 Hot Spots: The Best Fishing And Hunting In The West by John Gartner is a comprehensive guidebook that highlights the best fishing and hunting spots in the western United States. The book is organized by state and provides detailed information on each location, including the best time of year to visit, the types of fish or game available, and the regulations and permits required. In addition, the book features beautiful photographs and maps to help readers navigate each location. Whether you are a seasoned angler or hunter or just starting out, 99 Hot Spots is an essential guide for anyone looking to explore the great outdoors in the western United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Der Ratgeber für die zyklische Hanfernte

Endlich ist es soweit. Jeder darf in seiner Wohnung, Balkon oder Garten bis zu 3 Marihuana-Pflanzen ganz legal anbauen.

Da der Anbau von Hanf für den Gro teil der Leser ein völlig neues Feld ist, möchten wir in diesem Buch die Erfahrungen erfolgreicher Heimgärtner mit euch teilen, aus Ländern in denen der Anbau legal ist. Das Buch eignet sich für jeden, der sich mit dem Thema Home Grow beschäftigen möchte und das passende Kleingeld für die Ausrüstung übrig hat.

Du brauchst keine Vorkenntnisse, alles Relevante wird besprochen. Neben grundsätzlichen Dingen für Anzucht, Pflege, Ernte und Lagerung, wird auch die systematische Herangehensweise für einen kontinuierlichen Ertrag im 2-, 4- oder auch 8-Wochen-Rhythmus vermittelt.

William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States is undoubtedly the greatest American enigma of our age -- a dark horse that captured the White House, fell from grace and was resurrected as an elder statesman whose popularity rises and falls based on the day's sound bytes. John Gartner's In Search of Bill Clinton unravels the mystery at the heart of Clinton's complex nature and tells the story we all thought we knew, from the fresh viewpoint of a psychologist, as he questions the well-crafted Clinton life story. Travelling to Arkansas and around the world, Gartner uncovers long-held secrets about Clinton's wild and seductive mother, Virginia Kelley, the truth surrounding Clinton's birth, and how Kelley's character set the tone for Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky. He considers Clinton's two fathers as the root of his self-destructive nature and looks afresh at Sec. of State Hillary Clinton to see in her the figure of Edith Cassidy, Clinton's stern grandmother. Gartner then shows a Clinton reborn from diplomatic triumphs and humanitarianism across the globe. John Gartner's exhaustive journey provides the richest portrait of Clinton yet, a man who is one of our national obsessions. In Search of Bill Clinton is a surprising and compelling book about a man we all thought we knew.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

99 Hot Spots: The Best Fishing and Hunting in the West by John Gartner is a comprehensive guide for outdoor enthusiasts who love fishing and hunting. The book covers 99 different locations in the western United States that are known for their abundant wildlife and excellent fishing opportunities.Each location is described in detail, including information on the types of fish and game that can be found there, as well as tips and tricks for catching them. The book also includes maps and directions to each location, as well as recommendations for nearby lodging and dining options.In addition to practical information, 99 Hot Spots also includes stories and anecdotes from the author's own experiences in these locations, adding a personal touch to the guide. Whether you're an experienced angler or hunter, or just starting out, this book is a valuable resource for planning your next outdoor adventure in the western United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.

We had to figure that by electing a decidedly non-career-politician, that things would be... different. But is this any way to run a country? Many opinions have been shared about Donald Trump, but we can learn so much more about the man via what he himself says - in 140 characters or less. Trump has tweeted nearly 35,000 times since launching @realDonaldTrump in March 2009, commenting on everything from immigration to policy climate change to even pop culture. As President, Trump tweets without ceasing, sometimes a dozen times a day, seemingly during important events and meetings. Apparently he believes that twitter is an effective tool for him to drive his agenda. But it's one thing to be a brash, bold, and outspoken, maverick businessman, it's quite another when the leader of the most powerful country in the world is talking politics as stream of consciousness.
Whenever a new president takes over, people are curious about how policies and the office itself might change, due to a change in the personality now running the office. With Trump, such observations have taken on a more ominous tone, as many are troubled by his seemingly brash behavior, temper, egotism, and lack of interest in diplomacy and compromise. Often that fear is coming from reading what Trump himself broadcasts to the world. All I Ever Wanted to Know About Donald Trump I Learned From His Tweets provides an interesting glimpse into what makes Trump tick... and what ticks him off. All of his tweets have been read, collected, and organized here so readers can easily know Trump's opinions on everything from China and immigration to global warning (or lack thereof), enemies who are now friends (and vice versa), women, and more. Even more importantly, his tweets will demonstrate how has he handles adversity and those whose opinions differ from his, or who resist his bold efforts to make change? How has he changed his mind over the years and why - and what do these changing messages say about him? Noted psychologist John Gartner provides an insightful introduction and comments throughout the book, contending that Trump exhibits dangerous, narcissistic behavior.
All I Ever Wanted to Know About Donald Trump I Learned From His Tweets is at once a political book, a humor book, a psychological profile, and an ominous glimpse into our future. As New York Democratic Senator Charles Schumer recently said on the Senate floor: With all due respect, America cannot afford a Twitter presidency.