As the primary season comes to a close and the nominations are about to be locked up, dummies presents ideas and story angles to help demystify the process and prepare for the run-up to November.
The Democratic and Republican conventions are just around the corner. As dummies celebrates 25 years of helping people learn and improve -- as well as a cool, hip new look -- we have you covered with some great story ideas to tie into and help make sense of one this tumultuous election season! Below are some individual titles as well as other links.
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Politics For Dummies by Ann DeLaney(Paperback; August 2016) What’s a caucus? How do primaries work? How can you sift through all the babble to get to the truth?
Politics For Dummies offers all these answers and more. And it’s not just for political novices; even those with a firm understanding of politics can use this book to fill out their knowledge of the little complexities – from how the Electoral College works to campaign contribution limits.
U.S. History For Dummies, 3rd Edition by Steve Wiegand(Paperback; April 2014) U.S. History for Dummies, 3rd Edition fills the need to improve high school proficiency in history by providing a complete history of the United States, presented in an accessible, reader-friendly format designed to engage students while reinforcing lessons learned in class.
How Washington Actually Works For Dummies by Greg Rushford (Editor)(Paperback; July 2012) How Washington Actually Works For Dummies isn't a dry explanation of the American system of government but a playbook for how Washington really works: who has a seat at the table, how the policymaking process works, and how one survives. It takes you inside the political process in Washington, discusses changes in recent decades, and explains how the parts fit together.
Business Etiquette For Dummies by Sue Fox(Paperback; April 2008) Make no mistake, etiquette is as important in business as it is in everyday life — it’s also a lot more complicated. From email and phone communications to personal interviews to adapting to corporate and international cultural differences, Business Etiquette For Dummies, 2nd Edition, keeps you on your best behavior in any business situation.
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