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No Way but Forward: Life Stories of Three Families in the Gaza Strip

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Report copyright infringementby Brian K. Barber (Author)What is life really like in the disparaged Gaza Strip? No Way but Forward takes you there via a set of deeply human accounts of three ordinary young Palestinian men over the past thirty years, including the year following October 7, 2023. Their lives have been riddled with oppressive military constraint, violence, humiliation, and loss. Yet along with their parents, wives, and children, they have persevered in making an honorable life fo...

Ghost Birds: Jim Tanner and the Quest for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 1935-1941

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Lyn Bales (Author), Nancy Tanner (Foreword by) "Everyone who is interested in the ivory-billed woodpecker will want to read this book--from scientists who wish to examine the data from all the places Tanner explored to the average person who just wants to read a compelling story." --Tim Gallagher, author of The Grail Bird: The Rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker In 1935 naturalist James T. Tanner was a twenty-one-year-old graduate student when ...

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Report copyright infringementby Delphine Minoui (Author)A lucid, moving view into an often obscured part of our world, exploring notions of democracy, identity, and the resilience of the human spirit In the wake of losing her beloved grandfather, Delphine Minoui decided to visit Iran for the first time since the revolution. It was 1998. She was twenty-two and a freshly minted journalist. She would stay for ten years. Quickly absorbed into the everyday life of the city, Minoui attends secret d...

Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign

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Report copyright infringementby Jonathan Allen (Author), Amie Parnes (Author)#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER It was never supposed to be this close. And of course she was supposed to win. How Hillary Clinton lost the 2016 election to Donald Trump is the riveting story of a sure thing gone off the rails. For every Comey revelation or hindsight acknowledgment about the electorate, no explanation of defeat can begin with anything other than the core problem of Hillary's campaign--the candidate hers...

Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

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Report copyright infringementby Sarah Wynn-Williams (Author)An explosive memoir charting one woman’s career at the heart of one of the most influential companies on the planet, Careless People gives you a front-row seat to Facebook, the decisions that have shaped world events in recent decades, and the people who made them. From trips on private jets and encounters with world leaders to shocking accounts of misogyny and double standards behind the scenes, this searing memoir exposes bot...

James Burnham: An Intellectual Biography

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Report copyright infringementby David T. Byrne (Author)In this intellectual biography of one of the most important political thinkers of the twentieth century, David T. Byrne reveals the fascinating life of James Burnham. Beginning his intellectual career as a disciple of Leon Trotsky, Burnham preached socialist revolution to the American working classes during the Great Depression. In 1940 he split with Trotsky over the nature of the USSR. Attempting to explain the world that was emerging in...

Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family

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Report copyright infringementby Mark Daley (Author)"If you want a lifechanging book, this is the one to read." --The View "A truly revealing" (Hillary Clinton) memoir of an unlikely journey to parenthood through America's broken foster care system. What does it take to keep a child safe? As a long-time strategist and activist fighting for better outcomes for foster children, Mark Daley thought he knew the answer. But when Ethan and Logan, an adorable infant and a precocious toddler, entered t...

Jfk's Last Hundred Days: The Transformation of a Man and the Emergence of a Great President

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Report copyright infringementby Thurston Clarke (Author)A revelatory, minute-by-minute account of JFK's final days that asks what might have been Fifty years after his assassination, President John F. Kennedy's legend endures. Noted author and historian Thurston Clarke reexamines the last months of the president's life to show a man in the midst of great change, both in his family and in the key issues of his day: the cold war, civil rights, and Vietnam, finally on the cusp of making good on ...

Victoria C. Woodhull (First Female American Presidential Candidate): A Biographical Sketch And The Truth Shall Make You Free: A Speech On The Principl

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore Tilton (Author), Victoria C. Woodhull (Author)Victoria Claflin Woodhull, later Victoria Woodhull Martin (September 23, 1838 - June 9, 1927) was an American leader of the woman's suffrage movement. In 1872, Woodhull ran for President of the United States. While many historians and authors agree that Woodhull was the first woman to run for President of the United States, some have questioned that priority given issues with the legality of her run. They d...

The Islamist: Why I Became an Islamic Fundamentalist, What I Saw Inside, and Why I Left

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Report copyright infringementby Ed Husain (Author)The true story of one man's journey to Islamic fundamentalism and back Raised in a devout but quiet Muslim community in London, at sixteen Ed Husain was presented with an intriguing political interpretation of Islam known as fundamentalism. Lured by these ideas, he committed his life to them. Five years later, he rejected extremism and tried to return to a normal life. But soon he realized that Islamic fundamentalists pose a threat that most ...

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Report copyright infringementby Justin Raimondo (Author)This is the first biography of one of the most interesting and controversial social theorists of our time. Murray N. Rothbard was the founder of the libertarian movement, a radical free marketeer who came of age in the era of collectivism and fought all his life for individualism and laissez-faire against overwhelming odds. The story of his life is at the same time a cavalcade of virtually all of the controversial events, ideas, and pers...

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Report copyright infringementby James Antonio (Author)James Antonio was born in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1943. After a two-year stint as an army paratrooper, he attended Indiana University in Bloomiington, Indiana where he majored in business and philosophy. From college, he joined the corporate world as a Yellow Pages representative for the Bell Telephone System. It was here that he challenged the age-old corporate rule of the necktie for men. He was fired for that decision and later went on...

Bill Davis: Nation Builder, and Not So Bland After All

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Report copyright infringementby Steve Paikin (Author)A biography of perhaps Ontario's most important premier, who, despite having been out of public life for thirty years, is remembered fondly by many as the head of one of Ontario's most progressive, yet conservative, governments.Author BiographySteve Paikin is anchor of The Agenda with Steve Paikin, TVO's flagship current affairs program since 2006. He has written four previous books on politics, including Paikin and the Premiers. Paikin has...

Our Famous Women: An Authorized Record Of The Lives And Deeds Of Distinguished American Women Of Our Time

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Report copyright infringementby Twenty Eminent Authors (Author)Our Famous Women is a comprehensive book that provides an authorized record of the lives and deeds of distinguished American women of our time. The book is written by twenty eminent authors who have carefully researched and documented the achievements and contributions of these remarkable women. The book covers a wide range of fields, including politics, science, education, literature, and the arts. Each chapter is dedicated to a ...

Words Of Help For Working Women: Or Short Addresses For Mothers' Meetings (1877)

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Report copyright infringementby Isabella Katherine Plunket (Author)Words Of Help For Working Women: Or Short Addresses For Mothers�� Meetings (1877) is a book written by Isabella Katherine Plunket. The book is a collection of short addresses that were originally given at mothers' meetings, which were gatherings of working women who came together to discuss issues related to motherhood and work. The book offers practical advice and encouragement for women who were struggling to balance th...

Blazing the Way: Match Girls, Mill Girls and Other Fiery Females Whose Strikes Sparked a Revolution in Women's Rights

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Report copyright infringementby Elise Baker (Author)Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey through the untold stories of remarkable women leaders who defied societal norms and ignited a movement for women's rights? These women and girls came from the most disadvantaged groups in society yet defied the most powerful captains of industry. It's time to reclaim their narratives and celebrate their achievements. Within these pages, you will delve into the lives of extraordinary activi...

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Report copyright infringementby Phyllis Moir (Author)""I Was Winston Churchill's Private Secretary"" is a memoir written by Phyllis Moir, who served as the private secretary to the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the Second World War. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century, as seen through the eyes of one of his closest aides. Moir offers a unique perspective on Churchill's leadership style, his...

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Report copyright infringementby John Kasich (Author)The New York Times bestseller about the urgent decision our nation faces--and how to choose the right path for America. When former Ohio governor John Kasich ran for president, his powerful message of hope and togetherness struck a chord with American voters. In Two Paths: America Divided or United, he carries that message forward by reflecting on the tumultuous 2016 campaign, sharing his concerns for America and his hopes for our future, an...

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Report copyright infringementby E. Stanly Godbold Jr (Author), Robert H. Woody (Author)Christopher Gadsden and the American Revolution is the biography of the "Sam Adams of the South." It recreates the life of South Carolina's foremost patriot during the American Revolution while shedding further light on a crucial period in American history. As a radical leader of the American Revolution, Gadsden was intimately involved in the major events of the eighteenth century. He designed the symbolic ...

Cuba on My Mind: Journeys to a Severed Nation

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Report copyright infringementby Roman de la Campa (Author)Author BiographyRom?n de la Campa chairs the Department of Hispanic Languages and Literature at the State University of New York. His books include Latin Americanism and Late Imperial Culture. Number of Pages: 194 Dimensions: 0.59 x 7.14 x 4.86 IN Publication Date: September 17, 2002

Jimmy Carter and the Water Wars: Presidential Influence and the Politics of Pork

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Report copyright infringementby Scott a. Frisch (Author), Sean Q. Kelly (Author)Awarded the prestigious CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title, this book is also highly praised by noted political science professors as well as leading practitioners. "This book adds broadly to the dynamics of presidential leadership in Congress and makes a real contribution to the literature on presidential influence in Congress." -Lance T. LeLoup, Edward R. Meyer Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Washin...

The Life Of John Birch: In The Story Of One American Boy, The Ordeal Of His Age

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Report copyright infringementby Robert H. W. Jr. Welch (Author)The Life of John Birch is a biographical account of the titular figure, written by Robert H. W. Welch Jr. The book tells the story of John Birch, an American boy who grew up in the early 20th century and became a missionary in China during World War II. Birch was captured by the Japanese and executed, becoming the first American casualty of the Cold War. The book explores Birch's life, from his childhood in Georgia to his time in ...

Love, Politics, and Other Scary Things: A Memoir

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Report copyright infringementby Susan Smocer Platt (Author)An honest, inspiring and engaging memoir of one woman's life, love and a career in politics in Washington, DC, shared with a love of her life, her husband of forty-three years, until his death. Although from very different backgrounds they found purpose in each other's love of each other, family, adventure and a career in politics. After tragedy, her husband retreats to deep depression and she must find a path for them, and after his ...

Menachem Begin and the Israel-Egypt Peace Process: Between Ideology and Political Realism

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Report copyright infringementby Gerald M. Steinberg (Author), Ziv Rubinovitz (Author)Focusing on the character and personality of Menachem Begin, Gerald Steinberg and Ziv Rubinovitz offer a new look into the peace negotiations between Israel and Egypt in the 1970s. Begin's role as a peace negotiator has often been marginalized, but this sympathetic and critical portrait restores him to the center of the diplomatic process. Beginning with the events of 1967, Steinberg and Rubinovitz look at Be...

Can't Is Not an Option: My American Story

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Report copyright infringementby Nikki Haley (Author)From the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations, an inspirational memoir of family, hope, and the power of the American Dream. Decades before their daughter surprised the nation by becoming governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley's parents had a dream. Ajit and Raj Randhawa were well-educated, well-off Sikhs in the Punjab region of India. But despite their high social status, the Randhawas wanted more for their family-the oppo...

Dealing with Dragons, Bears, and Some Nice People Too: A Diplomatic Chronicle

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Report copyright infringementby B. Lynn Pascoe (Author)This book is a candid insider's take on issues at the core of U.S. foreign policy. Lynn Pascoe writes about momentous events he participated in, giving historians and people interested in U.S. foreign policy a primary source and firsthand perspective on some of the most critical events of the times. He describes the dramatic changes in China, the Soviet Union/Russia, and Southeast and Central Asia and his efforts to invigorate the United ...

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Report copyright infringementby Sean F. Mulcahy (Author)In his first three years on patrol, Officer Sean Mulcahy arrested murderers, rapists, armed robbers, drug dealers, prostitutes, pimps, and encountered department and political corruption at the highest levels. He suffered a bruised trachea, a broken hand, heat stroke, a fence-punctured hand, two broken teeth, and a severe head injury. He was shot at and covered with human and animal excrement, lice, fleas, and other parasites while worki...

Through It All: A Story of Faith and Survival

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Report copyright infringementby Brigitte Kitenge (Author) Rwanda in 1994 became a civil war-ravaged land besieged by tribal strife, routine murders, and blatant abuses of power. Twenty-two year old Brigitte Kitenge was a beautiful, highly-educated, happily married young mother with a successful career, a respected husband, and a peaceful, middle-class life. Peacefully celebrating the birth of her second child, she had no idea that April evening would be the last time she would see many of her...

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Report copyright infringementby W. P. Cresson (Author)""Francis Dana: A Puritan Diplomat At The Court Of Catherine The Great"" by W.P. Cresson is a historical biography that explores the life and work of Francis Dana, an American diplomat who served as the United States' first envoy to Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great. The book delves into Dana's background as a Puritan lawyer and his involvement in the American Revolution, before shifting focus to his diplomatic career in Europ...

John Quincy Adams and American Global Empire

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Report copyright infringementby William Earl Weeks (Author)This is the story of a man, a treaty, and a nation. The man was John Quincy Adams, regarded by most historians as America's greatest secretary of state. The treaty was the Transcontinental Treaty of 1819, of which Adams was the architect. It acquired Florida for the young United States, secured a western boundary extending to the Pacific, and bolstered the nation's position internationally. As William Weeks persuasively argues, the do...

Radical: My Journey Out of Islamist Extremism

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Report copyright infringementby Maajid Nawaz (Author), Tom Bromley (With)Maajid Nawaz spent his teenage years listening to American hip-hop and learning about the radical Islamist movement spreading throughout Europe and Asia in the 1980s and 90s. At 16, he was already a ranking member in Hizb ut-Tahrir, a London-based Islamist group. He quickly rose through the ranks to become a top recruiter, a charismatic spokesman for the cause of uniting Islam's political power across the world. Nawaz wa...

Breakdown: Lessons for a Congress in Crisis - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Jeff Bingaman (Author)In his thirty-year career representing the citizens of New Mexico in the US Senate, Jeff Bingaman witnessed great things accomplished through the legislative process. He also had a front-row seat for the breakdown of governing norms and the radical increases in polarization and partisanship that now plague what was once called the world's greatest deliberative body. Breakdown: Lessons for a Congress in Crisis traces the development of cong...