2014 WINNER in the USA Book News' Best Book Awards category of Cover Design, Non-Fiction 2014 FINALIST in the USA Book News' Best Book Awards category of History - United States 2014 FINALIST in the USA Book News' Best Book Awards category of Interior Design Critical Praise for MY FELLOW AMERICANS ''My Fellow Americans is an easy to read primer full of fascinating historical anecdotes, excellent pictures, and smart prose. Every family should own a copy.'' ---Douglas Brinkley - New York Times Bestselling author ''My Fellow Americans is a great, uplifting experience that is easy to read. It really reminds us not only of the impact that the presidents had on the Boy Scouts of America but also the impact that Scouting had on them. We certainly evolved together as our nation went through its challenging moments.'' --- Gary Butler - Deputy Chief Scout Executive/COO, Boy Scouts of America Book Description Founded shortly after the dawn of the 20th century, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) championed the forging of a stronger national citizenry by molding the good character of idle Progressive Era youth. But it was not alone as competition loomed from numerous other organizations formed with similar objectives in mind. To escape the pack, BSA officials sought a dramatic national publicity coup.That objective came to fruition in February 1911 when well-heeled BSA managers met with President William Howard Taft in the Oval Office of the White House and garnered his critical personal endorsement and coveted sponsorship as the organization s first honorary president thus beginning BSA's century-long symbiotic relationship with the most powerful executive office in the land.
My Fellow Americans reveals the many fascinating Scouting stories behind each U.S. president s association with the Boy Scouts of America from Theodore Roosevelt through Barack H. Obama. And it details each chief executive's important contributions towards the building of the American Scouting movement as the country traveled a path toward historic national inclusionary domestic policies.
My Fellow Americans is the perfect companion for every proud citizen who seeks a better understanding of how BSA successfully shaped and developed over 115 million duty-driven and service-oriented young people during the past century through its unique and influential partnership with nineteen consecutive presidents of the United States.

My Fellow Americans: Scouting, Diversity, and the U.S. Presidency

History

David C. Scott

Americas

WindRush Publishers

Get FOUR PERCENT's New &amp; Expanded 2nd Edition (The Extraordinary Story of Exceptional American Youth) at Amazon TODAY! This 1st Edition is now sold out. 2013 WINNER in the International Book Awards category of Best U.S. History 2013 WINNER in the National Indie Excellence Awards category of Best Historical Biography 2013 FINALIST in the National Indie Excellence Awards category of History
2012 WINNER of USA Book News' Best Non-Fiction eBook
''[Malone] wrote how the image of Eagle Scouts has risen over the decades...I could not agree more.''-- Robert J. Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America (Retired)
Four Percent is one of the most complete histories of the Boy Scouts of America ever written and the first to focus on the remarkable story of Eagle Scouts. Award-winning author Michael S. Malone, himself an Eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one of the most important, but least celebrated, movements in modern American history.
Four Percent is more than just a history of the Eagle Scout rank, but also the story of many Eagles a President of the United States, dozens of astronauts (including Neil Armstrong), Medal of Honor recipients, Nobel prize winning scientists, authors, movie stars, titans of industry, Senators, Congressmen and Governors, civil rights leaders, and community activists who have transformed the face of America over the last century.
One of Malone's major contributions in this book is his discovery that the community service project requirement for the Eagle rank has resulted in the great youth service initiative in history: more than 100 million hours devoted to improving the nation s communities and neighborhoods.
Filled with vivid historic anecdotes, compelling profiles, and surprising facts, Malone has brought to Four Percent the eye of a world-class writer, the insider experience of being an Eagle Scout himself, and the objectivity of a career journalist, to produce the best book ever about America s Eagles and perhaps even about Boy Scouting itself.

Four Percent: The Story of Uncommon Youth in a Century of American Life (1st Edition)

Michael S. Malone

2016 FINALIST - USA Best Book Awards category of Travel: Guides &amp; Essays2016 FINALIST - International Book Awards category of Travel: Guides &amp; Essays
CRITICAL PRAISE
''...a new travel book that might just save your life.'' --The Huffington Post
''...stow this book in your carry-on luggage!'' -- Dr. Robert Gates, Former US Secretary of Defense
''Lizard Bites &amp; Street Riots is a much needed addition to the list of essential reading for every traveler.'' -- Terry Garcia, Chief Science and Exploration Officer, National Geographic Society
''...a comprehensive book.'' -- YAHOO!Travel
''...first-of-its-kind travel, health, and safety book and a must-have for all would-be travelers or explorers.'' -- Ellen Prager, PhD, Ocean scientist, author, former Chief Scientist Aquarius Reef Base Program
''This book allows a busy person to jump right to topics of concern.'' -- Bruce McIndoe, Chairman and CEO, iJET International
Adventurers and business travelers jaunt to different parts of the globe daily putting them at a greater risk of disease and unsafe situations. You have real reasons for concern regarding your health and safety while traveling in this dynamic world. * Fifty million people travel to the developing world each year and over a quarter of them report medical problems. * About 4 million are sick enough to seek medical care abroad or upon return. * Up to 50,000 travelers each year require medical evacuation.
 This book addresses a wide range of possible topics in a concise and easy reference format. It provides an excellent basis for travelers to recognize areas of concern.
 * Why most travelers do not carry medical evacuation coverage and why you must? * What do you do when you are bitten by an insect, have an allergic reaction, have a dental emergency, suffer a serious nosebleed, remove a fish hook from your finger, develop an unexplained fever, experience a pain in your belly, or even catch a cinder in the eye? * What do you do when you suffer a physical attack?
 The information given in Lizard Bites and Street Riots will increase your safety while driving or in a taxi, in a hotel or hostel, in a violent storm or earthquake, or faced with the unthinkable - terrorism, a hostage situation or even airline hijacking.
Furthermore, you have guidance for legal matters and what to do after you return.
Lizard Bites and Street Riots is your Passport to Travel Health and Safety!

Lizard Bites & Street Riots: Travel Emergencies and Your Health, Safety & Security

Michael J. Manyak

Joyce M. Johnson

Warren J. Young

Travel

2nd Edition of FOUR PERCENT - NEW &amp; ENLARGEDMany ADDITIONAL Historic Photographs
2013 WINNER in the International Book Awards category of Best U.S. History
2013 WINNER in the National Indie Excellence Awards category of Best Historical Biography
2013 FINALIST in the National Indie Excellence Awards category of History
2012 WINNER of USA Book News' Best Non-Fiction eBook
 ''A 'must read' not only for young men but also for those who love them.'' Dr. Robert Ballard, World Explorer and discoverer of the Titanic
''Four Percent is the best, and most honest, book ever written about the Boy Scouts of America.'' Tom Hayes, The Huffington Post
''[Malone] wrote how the image of Eagle Scouts has risen over the decades...I could not agree more.'' - Robert J. Mazzuca, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America (Retired)
Four Percent is one of the most complete histories of the Boy Scouts of America ever written and the first to focus on the remarkable story of Eagle Scouts. Award-winning author Michael S. Malone, himself an Eagle, brings the eye of a veteran journalist to a story that for too long has been wrapped in myth and prejudice and uncovers one of the most important, but least celebrated, movements in modern American history.
Four Percent is more than just a history of the Eagle Scout rank, but also the story of many Eagles a President of the United States, dozens of astronauts (including Neil Armstrong), Medal of Honor recipients, Nobel prize winning scientists, authors, movie stars, titans of industry, Senators, Congressmen and Governors, civil rights leaders, and community activists who have transformed the face of America over the last century.
One of Malone's major contributions in this book is his discovery that the community service project requirement for the Eagle rank has resulted in the great youth service initiative in history: more than 100 million hours devoted to improving the nation s communities and neighborhoods.
Filled with vivid historic anecdotes, compelling profiles, and surprising facts, Malone has brought to Four Percent the eye of a world-class writer, the insider experience of being an Eagle Scout himself, and the objectivity of a career journalist, to produce the best book ever about America's Eagles and perhaps even about Boy Scouting itself.

FOUR PERCENT: The Extraordinary Story of Exceptional American Youth (2nd Edition - NEW & ENLARGED)

2016 WINNER - USA Best Book Awards category of Best U.S. History2016 WINNER - International Book Awards category of Best U.S. History
2016 FINALIST - USA Best Book Awards categories of Best Interior Design &amp; Best Cover Design &amp; Young Adult, non-fiction
2015 FINALIST - Foreword Magazine's INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award
''Running Toward Danger [is] a blockbuster new book.'' -- Bryan Wendell, Senior Editor, Boys' Life and Scouting Magazine
''Running Toward Danger is sure to inspire, thrill, and educate Scouts and Scouters of all ages.'' -- Hayley Cordaro, Communications Specialist, Boy Scouts of America
 WELCOME by Michael Surbaugh, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America.
FOREWORD by Hershel 'Woody' Williams, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Iwo Jima, WWII.
STATEMENT by D. Kent Clayburn, Chairman of the National Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America.
PROLOGUE by William P. Hemenway, Great-Grandnephew of American Scouting founder Dan Beard.
Running Toward Danger is a book that will shock you, give you chills, and make you cheer! It is one of the least-known and least-presented major awards offered by the Boy Scouts of America. But similar to the Eagle Scout medal, it also is highly celebrated--perhaps more.
It's the Honor Medal for Lifesaving.
In its various forms, it embodies the Medal of Merit for saving a life, the Honor Medal for doing so at personal risk, and the Honor Medal with crossed palms for extreme personal risk--all that has made Scouting an honored American icon for over a century. During those decades, a little more than a thousand of the highest medals have been awarded to Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Explorers, Venturers, Varsity Scouts, and adult volunteers. And every one of those rescues is an unforgettable story.
Featuring a remarkably unique and cutting edge layout with original Marvel-style imagery, Running Toward Danger is the first book that tells the extraordinary saga of Scouting's Honor Medal recipients and how the award itself transformed American life. It is the product of extensive original research into the BSA's national archives, vintage newspaper accounts, and interviews of recent recipients. The narrative includes more than 150 accounts of the most remarkable and hair-raising Honor Medal rescues of the last century. Also, it uncovers the crisis in the early days of the award that ultimately changed the direction of Scouting and brought intensive first aid, lifesaving, and safety training to the nation's youth.
 Running Toward Danger is filled with extraordinary characters. There are hundreds of young men and women who find themselves in the most terrifying situations imaginable, fly into action, and not only survive but also save others in the process. It is a narrative that swings from a lonely, lightning-scorched mountain top to an isolated farmhouse, to crowded urban neighborhoods, to shark-filled waters-- each story presenting its own dangers that demands a clear-minded and smart strategy, requiring an abundance of bravery from its young rescuers.
For Scouts and their families these stories are the best lessons imaginable on what makes Scouting great and what the character-building training programs of the Boy Scouts of America develop in young people. But this also is a book for all Americans that celebrates the courage and resourcefulness of our nation's youth. You never will forget these remarkable stories of young people who, when met with the ultimate challenge, don't hesitate to run toward danger to help others.
Running Toward Danger is a landmark testament within the story of the American Scouting movement.

Running Toward Danger: Real Life Scouting Action Stories of Heroism, Valor & Guts