Meet the Authors

Richard Maybury, also known as Uncle Eric, is a world renowned author, lecturer and geopolitical analyst. He consults with business firms in the U.S. and Europe. Mr. Maybury is the former Global Affairs editor of “Moneyworld” and widely regarded as one of the finest free market writers in America. MR. Maybury’s articles have appeared in “The Wall Street Journal,” “USA Today,” and other major publications.

Richard Maybury has penned eleven books in the Uncle Eric series. His books have been endorsed by top business leaders including former U.S. Treasury Secretary William Simon, and he has been interviewed on more than 250 radio and TV shows across America.

He has been married for more than 39 years, has lived abroad, traveled around the world, and visited 47 states and 45 countries.

He is truly a teacher for all ages.

Karl Hess (1923-1994) was an entrepreneur, journalist, solar home builder, welder, and sculptor.

He was a ghostwriter for several government people including former Senator and Presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.

He was a former editor of “Newsweek” and wrote articles for “Harper,” “National Review,” ‘Mother Earth News,” “New York Times,” and “Rolling Stone.”

He spoke at virtually all of the major U.S. universities and colleges. He appeared on such television programs as “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “Donahue,” and “60 Minutes.”

Mr. Hess wrote several books. Among them: “Science of Nature,” “In a Cause That Will Triumph,” “Dear America,” and “Neighborhood Power.”

When Karl Hess wrote the original edition of Capitalism for Kids, he included the following dedication, which the editors respectfully reprint in this revised edition.

Kathryn Daniels was born in Sacramento, California. After earning degrees in Cecchetti ballet from the International Society of Teachers of Dancing, Ms. Daniels attended college and graduated top of her class with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration/Marketing. She continued on to earn a Masters degree in Liberal Arts. Ms. Daniels is the author and editor of several Bluestocking Guides for the Uncle Eric books, co-editor of Economics: A Free Market Reader, and author of Bluestocking Press' most recent title Common Sense Business for Kids.