John Cook: 3 books

This book was written for people who enjoy thinking. Though vicarious, the stories become real once read, entering into the reader’s memory as experience. A good story well-read thus becomes an actual experience. Personal enrichment thusly follows. Each story revolves around its central...

anyone with an interest in american history will want to read this quintissentially american story. it's the story of anthony butler, a larger-than-life 19th century american character… and perhaps president andrew jackson’s biggest mistake. named by jackson as attaché to mexico, butler...

Medical providers are among the best trained to talk about uncomfortable problems. Yet when it comes to money, many health organizations fall short. Financial challenges rank No. 1 on the list of hospital CEOs’ top concerns. Studies show 60 percent of hospitals lose money providing patient care....