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Henry J. Raymond and The New York Press, for Thirty Years. Progress of American Journalism - Paperback

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by Augustus Maverick (Author), A S Hale and Company (Created by)This engaging biography explores the life and legacy of Henry J. Raymond, a pioneering journalist and founder of the New York Times. Covering his early years as a struggling writer to his later success as a media mogul, this book provides a fascinating look at the history of American journalism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.Th...

Two Treatises On Civil Government: Preceded By Sir Robert Filmer - Paperback

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by John Locke (Author), Sir Robert Filmer (Created by)This book contains two seminal works on political philosophy: John Locke's 'Two Treatises on Civil Government, ' and Sir Robert Filmer's 'Patriarcha, ' which defends the divine right of kings. Locke's works were highly influential in the development of liberal democracy, and form the foundation of many of the principles of modern political theory. His arguments for the importance of individual rights and representative government are still...

The Writings Of James Madison: 1790-1802 - Hardcover

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by James Madison (Author)This collection of writings by founding father James Madison offers a rare insight into the thoughts and motivations of one of America's most important historical figures. With articles covering topics ranging from the ratification of the Constitution to foreign affairs, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the early days of American politics. It's an indispensable resource for historians, political scientists, and students alike.This work has been ...

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by Zorancy Elena Martin Moreno (Author)The purpose of this paper is to analyse the threats and actions of the North Korean government, which is challenging international peace and order with nuclear explosive tests and intercontinental ballistic missile tests that are of particular concern to the United States because of its recent direct threats to the island of Guam. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the threats and actions of the North Korean government, which is challenging internat...

Bad-Ass Solutions: For Today's BIG-ASS Problems - Paperback

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by Mitch Francis (Author)civilization, such as global warming, homelessness, and mass killings. This refreshingly NONPARTISAN book is for all of us who are frightened, frustrated and pissed off about these critical issues that just aren't being addressed.Author Mitch Francis solved today's big-ass problems in amazingly creative and doable ways. He included hilarious, relevant quotes from well-known people and employed his fun, tongue-in-cheek humor.Mitch's Bad-Ass Solutions will: Destroy ever...

The Communism of Love: An Inquiry Into the Poverty of Exchange Value - Paperback

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by Richard Gilman-Opalsky (Author)A reminder of the most powerful and sustaining force in our lives. And that it's under constant threat. Exploring the meanings and powers of love from ancient Greece to the present day, Richard Gilman-Opalsky argues that what is called "love" by the best thinkers who have approached the subject is in fact the beating heart of communism--understood as a way of living, not as a form of government. Along the way, he reveals with clarity that the capitalist way o...

Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality - Paperback

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by Debbie Cenziper (Author), Jim Obergefell (Author)The fascinating and very moving story of the lovers, lawyers, judges and activists behind the groundbreaking Supreme Court case that led to one of the most important, national civil rights victories in decades--the legalization of same-sex marriage.In June 2015, the Supreme Court made same-sex marriage the law in all fifty states in a decision as groundbreaking as Roe v Wade and Brown v Board of Education. Through insider accounts and access...

You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America - Hardcover

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by Amanda Becker (Author)The inspiring, on-the-ground story of the rising grassroots leaders in the abortion rights movement during the pivotal first year after Dobbs. When the Supreme Court decided Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization- overturning the constitutional right to abortion care-the country was thrown into chaos. Abortion providers and their patients faced sudden closures, new restrictions, and rapidly changing rules as nearly half of the states moved quickly to ban or seve...

A Theory of Justice: Original Edition - Paperback

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by John Rawls (Author)John Rawls aims to express an essential part of the common core of the democratic tradition--justice as fairness--and to provide an alternative to utilitarianism, which had dominated the Anglo-Saxon tradition of political thought since the nineteenth century. Rawls substitutes the ideal of the social contract as a more satisfactory account of the basic rights and liberties of citizens as free and equal persons. "Each person," writes Rawls, "possesses an inviolability fou...

The United Nations: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Jussi M. Hanhimäki (Author)After seven decades of existence has the UN become obsolete? Is it ripe for retirement? As Jussi Hanhimäki proves in the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, the answer is no. In the second decade of the twenty-first century the UN remains an indispensable organization that continues to save lives and improve the world as its founders hoped. Since its original publication in 2008, this 2nd edition includes more recent examples of the UN Security Counci...

Torn Apart: How the Child Welfare System Destroys Black Families--And How Abolition Can Build a Safer World - Paperback

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by Dorothy Roberts (Author)An award-winning scholar exposes the foundational racism of the child welfare system and offers a "a brilliant and impassioned call for abolition" (Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow) Many believe the child welfare system protects children from abuse. But as Torn Apart uncovers, this system is designed to punish Black families. Drawing on decades of research, legal scholar and sociologist Dorothy Roberts reveals that the child welfare system is better ...

Then the Earth Swallowed them Whole: The Secret of Circular 3591 - Paperback

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by E. J. Wade (Author)Then The Earth Swallowed them Whole: The Secret of Circular 3591. This story takes place in the 1940's during the " Sun Down Town" era in Florida. Survivors of the Ocoee Massacre grow up and find themselves being thrown into chaos after a document leak. Author E.J. Wade takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride with high stakes from beginning to end. The author puts on a Post Civil War history master class. The audiobook version contains a free PDF of Where Jim's Crows go...

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by Rebecca West (Author)A powerful and prescient exploration of what constitutes betrayal, treason, and loyalty, with incisive commentary on the political and social changes of the 20th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, ...

A Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States - Hardcover

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by United States Supreme Court (Author)This volume collects several important decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States. Spanning multiple decades, these rulings cover a wide range of legal issues and provide critical context for understanding American jurisprudence. A valuable resource for students, lawyers, and anyone interested in the history of American law.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as...

Constitution of the State of Illinois: Adopted and Ratified in 1870 and Amended in 1877 - Paperback

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by Illinois (Author)This book contains the official constitution of the State of Illinois that was originally adopted in 1870 and later amended in 1877. It grants powers to the legislative, executive and judiciary branches of the state government and outlines individual rights and liberties guaranteed to the citizens of Illinois.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public dom...

Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Essay - Paperback

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by Immanuel Kant (Author), Mary Smith (Author)Perpetual Peace: A Philosophical Essay, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clea...

Scientific Healing Affirmations - Hardcover

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by Paramhansa Yogananda (Author)Scientific Healing Affirmations is a beloved 1924 classic by the great yoga master Paramhansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi. This pioneering work of self-healing and self-transformation empowers you to create a new reality by shifting the dynamic thought patterns of your mind. Words are crystallized thoughts and have life-changing power when spoken with conviction, concentration, will-power and feeling. If you speak your soul's truth as affirmati...

Raising Expectations (and Raising Hell): My Decade Fighting for the Labor Movement - Paperback

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by Jane McAlevey (Author), Bob Ostertag (Author)This "breath-taking trip through the union-organizing scene of America in the 21st century" reveals the victories and unconventional strategies of a renowned--and notorious--militant union organizer (Barbara Ehrenreich, author of Nickel and Dimed) In 1995, in the first contested election in the history of the AFL-CIO, John Sweeney won the presidency of the nation's largest labor federation, promising renewal and resurgence. Today, less than 7 p...

Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention May - September 1787 - Paperback

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by Catherine Drinker Bowen (Author)"Remarkable...If you read only one book on the Constitution in your life, this could be it" (Los Angeles Times): the classic history of the Federal Convention at Philadelphia in 1787, the stormy, dramatic session that produced the most enduring of political documents, the Constitution of the United States. From Catherine Drinker Bowen, noted American biographer and National Book Award winner, comes the canonical account of the Constitutional Convention recom...

Undermining the U.S. Constitution - Paperback

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by Diane Vann (Author)As a nurse I have been in situations where patients learned very bad news about the state of their health, news that was not received well by them, their families, or even their medical team. When preparing this book, my feelings were much the same as when I was in those situations.The bad news about the health of our nation is, like cancer in a patient's body, communism (also known as "Marxism") has grown in the United States. Like cancer, it started with an unnoticed s...

Undermining the U.S. Constitution - Hardcover

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The Truths We Hold: An American Journey - Hardcover

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by Kamala Harris (Author)Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young readers edition of Kam...

The Activist's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution - Paperback

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by William Martin (Author)" An] inspiration." -- Alice Walker, The New York Times Book Review Change and anger are in the air. Looking for answers to today's wrenching challenges, William Martin turns to the Tao Te Ching and finds that while Taoism is known for its quiet, enigmatic wisdom, the Tao can also have the cleansing force of a rushing river. Through his interpretation of this ancient Chinese text, Martin elucidates revolutionary messages condemning power-seeking and greed. He empha...

Trains for Nature: Railroads and the American Land - Paperback

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by Alfred Runte (Author)What did America lose with the decline of the passenger train? Much more than most Americans think, observes Alfred Runte, a leading historian of our national parks. Including parks and wilderness, the greatest loss has been to the American land. No technology was ever more respectful--protective--of what it means to have a national landscape. In song and story we call it America the Beautiful. And yet we let our best beautifiers disappear. Now the landscape suffers in...

A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging - Hardcover

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by Lauren Markham (Author)"This stunning meditation on nostalgia, heritage, and compassion asks us to dismantle the stories we've been told--and told ourselves--in order to naturalize the forms of injustice we've come to understand as order." --Leslie Jamison, author of The Empathy Exams When and how did migration become a crime? Why does ancient Greece remain so important to the West's idea of itself? How does nostalgia fuel the exclusion and demonization of migrants today? In 2021, Lauren...

Last Mission to Tokyo: The Extraordinary Story of the Doolittle Raiders and Their Final Fight for Justice - Paperback

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by Michel Paradis (Author)Michel Paradis's Last Mission to Tokyo, a "superb" (The Wall Street Journal) and "engrossing...richly researched" (The New York Times Book Review) account of a key but underreported moment in World War II: The Doolittle Raids and the international war crimes trial in 1945 that defined the Japanese-American relations and changed legal history. In 1942, freshly humiliated from the attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States was in search of a plan. President Roosevelt, d...

The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives - Paperback

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by Ernest Scheyder (Author)LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION AND THE 2024 FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD This unprecedented look inside the global battle to power our lives is "required reading for anyone interested in the 360-degree impacts of the energy transition" (Daniel Poneman, former US Deputy Secretary of Energy) from acclaimed Reuters reporter Ernest Scheyder. To build electric vehicles, solar panels, cell phones, and millions of oth...

Marxism in Plain and Simple English: The Theory of Marxism in a Way Anyone Can Understand - Paperback

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by Bookcaps (Author)Few other ideologies have effected the world quite like Marxism. On the surface it is a good idea paved with good intentions--so what happened? How did Marxism turn into Communism? To understand that, you may need a little help. This book offers a look at Marxism that the average person can understand. If you are new to political history or just want a better understand, then this book will help you The "Plain and Simple English" series is part of BookCaps(TM) growing lib...

The Rejection of Palestinian Self-Determination - Paperback

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by Jeremy R. Hammond (Author)"The Rejection of Palestinian Self-Determination" is an overview of the crucial period from the rise of the Zionist movement until the creation of the state of Israel, examining how the seeds of the continuing conflict in the Middle East between Jews and Arabs were sown during this time. It sets out to show, by examining principle historical documents and placing key events in proper context, that the root of today's conflict is the rejection of the right to self-...

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by Nikolai Bukharin (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, re...

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by Karl Marx (Author)The Communist Manifesto, originally the Manifesto of the Communist Party (German: Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei), is an 1848 pamphlet by German philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Commissioned by the Communist League and originally published in London just as the Revolutions of 1848 began to erupt, the Manifesto was later recognised as one of the world's most influential political documents. This political document explains the material conception of histor...

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen: His Life and Achievements - Hardcover

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by Yat-Sen Sun (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reprodu...