What Readers Are Saying
"I find your books easy to read and informative. I love spending time with you. Your writing tone reminds me of Bill Bryson."
"When I began to read I had an immediate thought of regret, that this was another slanted vision of history. I COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG. The book is educational, witty, funny and very much worth the purchase. Wish there were actual teachers out there with this approach."
"I've taught US History and American Government for 25 years to high school homeschoolers and I love these books."
"I have all three of these books, and like them so much that I read them instead of my favorite fiction! Very entertaining, very clear and to the point. Highly recommend!"
"Wish I had paid more attention to history in school but your series gives me a second chance! And it's more entertaining."
About Me
I've spent the past decade writing books and a couple thousand articles because I believe learning shouldn't feel like punishment. My Practical Guides take subjects that sound intimidating, like the Constitution, American history, and free speech, and make them fun, clear, and impossible to put down. I write like I talk: conversational, occasionally funny, and always with a point.
Before jumping into writing full-time, I earned an MBA, spent two decades in high-tech marketing, and opened a restaurant (don't recommend it). I'm a voracious reader who alternates between history, humor, and well-written crime novels. I've melted three Kindles so far.
The Books
The Practical Guide to the United States Constitution
Your national owner's manual, minus the legalese. Understand how the Constitution actually works, why it matters, and what all those amendments really mean.
The Practical Guide to America
The greatest hits of American history, from rebellious colonists to moon landings, told with the side stories your textbook left out.
The Practical Guide to Free Speech
What the First Amendment actually protects, who fought for it, and why it matters more now than ever. Court cases, muckrakers, and meme-makers included.
The Practical Guide to Becoming the Least Boring Person in the Room
80+ short chapters of surprising stories about science, history, food, sports, and the wonderfully weird world we live in. Perfect for the perpetually curious.