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The Uncle Eric Books

by Richard J. Maybury

Richard Maybury believes that the best way to learn is to use models to make sense of information.

“Models are how we think, they are how we understand how the world works. As we go through life we build these very complex pictures in our minds of how the world works, and we're constantly referring back to them — matching incoming data against our models. That's how we make sense of things.

“One of the most important uses for models is in sorting incoming information to decide if it's important or not.”

Most schools do not use models. Instead, children are inundated with facts they have to memorize. “Without good models, children have no way to know which facts are important and which are not. Students leave school thinking history is a senseless waste of time. Then, deprived of the real lessons of history, the student is vulnerable.”

Mr. Maybury believes that the two most important models for everyone to learn are economics and law. The following books support both. He also unabashedly admits to being biased in favor of free markets and liberty and calls his viewpoint “Juris Naturalism,” meaning that the belief in natural law is higher than any government's law.

For younger learners, parents can read the books, discuss their content, then introduce and apply the model to a child's daily life experiences.

The books can be read in any order and can stand alone. To get the most out of each one, however, Mr Maybury suggests they be read in the following order:
 

“Uncle Eric” Talks About Personal, Career & Financial Security, 2nd edition (Book 1, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. This first volume in the Uncle Eric series has been extensively revised and expanded. It introduces readers to Maybury's “Uncle Eric” models, especially those which he finds most useful (Economics and Higher Law models). His models are further explained in the three books: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?, Whatever Happened to Justice? and The Clipper Ship Strategy. Models (paradigms) are the way people think and how we understand our world.

While this book is designed to stand alone, it provides a foundation for the rest of the books in the Uncle Eric series. It can be used for studying Economics, Business, Finance, Law, Civics and Government.

Paper, 192 pages. Ages 14-Adult.

#738X $14.95 $13.99



Bluestocking Guide: Building a Personal Model for Success
by Jane A Williams (Uncle Eric series)

Study guide for Uncle Eric Talks About Personal, Career, and Financial Security.

Paper, 48 pages. 8-1/2" x 11".

#7398 $10.95






Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? (Book 2, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury.  I cracked open this book with a bit of trepidation. Throughout my 16 years of schooling, I got excellent grades, except in my college economics class. I had a wonderful teacher, but the subject matter did not hold my interest.

Not only is the Penny Candy book easy to understand, I actually enjoyed it! It explains our economic model, which is based on free-market Austrian economics, and has lots of interesting facts about money. Learn why certain coins have ridges, the origin of the word "dollar," as well as what causes inflation. The book is written as a series of letters from "Uncle Eric" to his 9th grade nephew.

“Maybury challenges the reader to explore the inextricable connections between law and economics, and between economic and political liberty. I can think of no more important subject, and I highly recommend this lucid and thoughtful volume.” —William E. Simon, former U.S. Treasury Secretary

This is the new, 6th edition. Paper, 192 pages. Ages 10-adult. See Economics: A Free Market Reader for further related reading.

#7627 $14.95 $13.99



Bluestocking Guide: Economics, 2nd edition
by Jane Williams. (Uncle Eric series). Study guide for Whatever Happened to Penny Candy. Includes chapter-by-chapter comprehensive questions/answers for Penny Candy, suggested activities, articles that expand on concepts presented in Penny Candy, resources, a final exam, and an economic timetable. 

This study guide is designed for multi-age level use for ages 10 through 18.

Paper, 127 pages. 8-1/2" x 11".

#7634 $16.95




Whatever Happened to Justice?, revised edition
(Book 3, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. Uncle Eric discusses elementary legal principles with his nephew and introduces the Two Laws: 1. Do all you have agreed to do, and 2. Do not encroach on other persons or their property.

This is an excellent book that I often refer to when talking with others about justice/ethics. It can be used for studying Law, Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History.

"There is a naked clarity to Maybury's thought that washes over the reader like cleansing rain. His examination of the dynamics of common law is brilliant. As a teacher for all ages, Mr. Maybury is a virtuoso. Bravo!" - John Taylor Gatto."

Paper, 254 pages. Ages 14- Adult.

#7460 $17.95 $16.99



Bluestocking Guide: Justice
by Kathryn Daniels (Uncle Eric series)

Study guide for Whatever Happened to Justice?

Paper, 96 pages. 8-1/2" x 11".

#7452 $15.95







Are you Liberal, Conservative or Confused?
(Book 4, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. Okay, so you've read the first two books in the Uncle Eric series and understand “Uncle Eric's Model.” Now you can apply the model to political philosophies. Learn what political labels mean and how each political group affects you.

This book can be used for studying Government, Civics, Elections, Economics, Business, Finance and History.

Paper, 140 pages. Ages 14-adult.

#7541 $12.95 $11.99




Bluestocking Guide: Political Philosophies
by Jane A Williams (Uncle Eric series).

Study guide for Are You Liberal? Conservative? Or Confused?

Paper, 64 pages. 8-1/2" x 11".

#7479 $12.95 






Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today
(Book 5, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. Using historical events from Ancient Rome to explain economic principles, this book shows the consequences that occur when a society ignores “Uncle Eric's Model.” Will the U.S. repeat the mistakes of Ancient Rome?

This book can be used for studying Ancient Rome, Economics, Government, and US History.

Paper, 96 pages. Ages 14-adult.

#7568 $10.95






Bluestocking Guide: Ancient Rome
by Jane A. Williams (Uncle Eric series)

Study guide for Ancient Rome.

Paper, 48 pages. 8-1/2" x 11".

#7487 $9.95






Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?
(Book 6, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury helps readers learn how to sort through reading material and identify the philosophical slant of most writers on the subjects of law, history, economics and literature. Maybury helps you find material generally in agreement with the economic and legal models he discusses in his other books. You can apply his guidelines to any spoken or written work (movies, books, newspapers).

Can be used in studying Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History.

Paper, 110 pages.

#7533 $10.95



The Money Mystery: The Hidden Force Affecting Your Career, Business and Investments
, 3rd edition (Book 7, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. This is the first sequel to Whatever Happened to Penny Candy and provides background information for getting the most from the next book, The Clipper Ship Strategy. Explaining the subject of velocity in a clear concise manner, The Money Mystery further expands on Mr. Maybury's economic model to explain the hidden forces affecting your career, business and investments.

Can be used in studying Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History.

Paper, 96 pages. Ages 14-adult.

#7517 $10.95






Bluestocking Guide: Solving the Money Mystery
by Kathryn Daniels (Uncle Eric series).

Study guide for The Money Mystery.

Paper, 32 pages. 8-1/2" x 11".

#7495 $8.95







The Clipper Ship Strategy
, 2003 revised edition (Book 8, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. This second sequel to Whatever Happened to Penny Candy explains how your career, business and investments are affected by government's involvement in the economy.

It's a practical nuts-and-bolts strategy for achieving success and prosperity while avoiding false or dangerous money-making schemes. This book can be used for studying Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History.

The Clipper Ship Strategy should be read after The Money Mystery.

Paper, 272 pages. Ages 14-adult.

#7371 $17.95 $16.99 |



Bluestocking Guide: Applying the Clipper Ship Strategy
by Kathryn Daniels (Uncle Eric series) - Study guide for The Clipper Ship Strategy. Includes chapter-by-chapter comprehensive questions/answers for Clipper Ship Strategy, research and essay assignments, and more. In some cases, suggestions for further reading/viewing are listed.

Paper, 96 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Ages 14+.

#7509 $15.95






The Thousand Year War in the Mideast: How it Affects You Today
(Book 9, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. Written in 1999, this book is especially relevant now. It explains what has happened/is happening in the Mideast and how it affects us now and in the decades to come.

Besides being an excellent book for investment strategy, this book can be used in studying World History, European/Mideast history, Government, Economics, Business, Finance and current events. It shows how past events affect current events.

Paper, 272 pages. Ages 14-adult. Table of Contents

#7320 $17.95 $16.15




World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today
(Book 10, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. Spanning the years 1870 to 1935, Mr Maybury's book "focuses on the ideas and events that led to World War I, events during the war, and how they led to World War II. Includes the ten deadly ideas that lead to war.”

It can be used in the study of World and U.S. History, Government, Economics, and Business.

Ages 14 thru Adult, 250 pages, quality paper.

Revised edition. Table of Contents

#7428 $17.95 $16.15



Bluestocking Guide: World War I
by Jane A. Williams (Uncle Eric series) - Study guide for World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today. Includes chapter-by-chapter comprehensive questions/answers for World War I, research and essay assignments, and more. Suggestions for further reading/viewing are listed.

Paper, 96 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Ages 14+.

#7580 $15.95






World War II: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today
(Book 11, Uncle Eric series) by Richard Maybury. Spans 1935 to September 11, 2001. “Mr. Maybury focuses on events in the Second World War and how our misunderstanding of this war led to America's subsequent wars, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Iraq-Kuwait War, and the ‘war on terrorism' that began September 11, 2001.”

Quality paper, 349 pages. Revised edition.

Mr. Maybury's book can be used for studies in: World and U.S. History, Government, Economics, Business, and Finance. Table of Contents

#7436 $19.95 $17.95




Bluestocking Guide: World War II
by Jane A. Williams (Uncle Eric series) - Study guide for World War II: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today. Includes chapter-by-chapter comprehensive questions/answers for World War II, research and essay assignments, and more. Suggestions for further reading/viewing are listed.

Paper, 96 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Ages 14+.

#7597 $15.95





Uncle Eric FUNPak
You can also get all 11 books as a special FUNPak and save!! (Please note that this includes only the books in the series and not the Study Guides).

#FUN29R $167.45 $142.99



 

Related Books
 


Economics: A Free Market Reader
contains a collection of thirteen articles by noted economists selected to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of the subject of free market economics. Thought and comprehension questions/answers (original to the book) are also provided for each article. The articles were selected to accompany Richard J. Maybury's book, Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? and its corresponding Bluestocking Guide: Economics, but the book can stand on its own.

(Note: These selected articles originally appeared in The Foundation for Economic Education’s monthly study journal, The Freeman, and were subsequently reprinted in Free Market Economics: A Reader.)

I enjoyed this book very much and highly recommend it.

Ages 12+ Excellent for economics courses.

Paper, 128 pages, 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”.

#7443 $12.95


Business Books for Kids


Common Sense Business for Kids
by Kathryn Daniels. What does it take to be successful in business? Anthony Maybury used to think that in order to be successful in business one must know how to put complex theories into practice. He thought that success required knowledge of advanced mathematics, inventory management equations, and whiz-bang marketing techniques. But, he made some interesting discoveries. He came to realize that the greatest contributor to his business success was found in life experiences, not textbooks. Mr. Maybury said his business strategy was just "plain old common sense." But, through years observing others in the business world, he realized that his common sense business strategy was not so common after all. In Common Sense Business for Kids, Anthony Maybury shares these discoveries with readers.

Through a series of interviews, Kathryn Daniels collected dozens of Mr. Maybury's anecdotes and common sense strategies. The result, Common Sense Business for Kids, is a collaboration to benefit and encourage kids interested in entering the business world: but Maybury's wisdom is ageless. Readers will see many general business principles through the lens of Maybury's "common sense," including: fixed and variable costs, market potential, research, price strategies, inventory management, salesmanship, and management technique.

Anthony Maybury is the father of Richard Maybury, who is the author of the Uncle Eric series.

Paper, 64 pages. 5.5"x8.5"x.187"

Table of Contents

#7610 $8.95


Capitalism for Kids: Growing Up to Be Your Own Boss
by Karl Hess is an excellent introduction to entrepreneurship. It stresses how a person can earn a profit in business while maintaining the highest possible standards of honesty and integrity. It includes a self-test to help the reader determine how enterprising he/she really is, as well as a chapter on “Capitalism and Other Isms” that clearly defines capitalism, democratic socialism, socialism, and communism. Although written with young people in mind, many adults will benefit by reading this book, especially the section which was written specifically for parents and teachers.
 
"I highly recommend this book." —Richard J. Maybury (Uncle Eric)

“Entrepreneurs, even young entrepreneurs, know that every new day is a new challenge. They know that learning must go on throughout life. They know that learning is not just something you do in school. They know that you do it every day, with every experience, if you are alert and thoughtful. They know that the ability to think includes the ability to change, to adapt, to use new tools and information. Change, which may seem such a threat and a danger to some people, will just seem a challenge and an opportunity to the entrepreneur.” —Karl Hess, author

Ages 10 up. Paper, 192 pages, 8.5"x5.5"x.5"

Table of Contents

#7355 $14.95 $13.99


 

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