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Few political figures of the twentieth century have aroused such intensities of fierce admiration and reactionary fear as Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky. His extraordinary life and extensive writings have left an indelible mark on the revolutionary consciousness. Yet there was once a danger that his life and influence would be relegated to the footnotes of history. Published over the course of ten years, beginning in 1954, Deutscher's magisterial three-volume biography turned back the tide of Stalin's propaganda, and has since been praised by everyone from Tony Blair to Graham Greene.

Joe Biden launched his successful 2020 bid for the White House with the stated goal of saving the nation from a second Trump term. He, his family and his senior aides were so convinced that only he could beat Trump again that they lied to themselves, allies and the public about his condition and limitations. At his debate with Trump on 28 June 2024, the consequences of that deception were exposed – all but dooming the Democrats to defeat later that year.

Recounting the fairy-tale-like rise of Antonin Carême from Parisian orphan to a household name synonymous with culinary luxury, Carême offers a unique conflation of historical biography, social history and cookery guide. Kelly lifts the veil on one of the most momentous and sensuous periods in European history: First Empire Paris, Georgian England and the tsarist Russia of War and Peace, depicting Carême’s entanglements with the social and political elite of his age, from King George IV to Napoleon, the Romanovs to the Rothschilds.

Andrew Mellon, one of the most accomplished businessmen of his era, is almost unknown today. To this shy, diffident (but brilliant) man fell the daunting task of collecting the war debts from European governments still devastated by WWI and struggling to recover economically. Dealing with the US Congress and the heads of foreign governments on the world stage became one of the great adventures of his life. Mellon vs. Churchill presents Winston Churchill through a different lens, focusing on his service as Chancellor of the Exchequer when Great Britain was the largest debtor to the US.

Trump Unyielding: The Quest for America’s 47th Presidency is not just a biography, it’s a chronicle of resilience, leadership, and transformation. Donald J. Trump, now elected as the 47th President of the United States, embodies ambition and bold leadership, using his "Art of the Comeback" to reclaim the White House and redefine American politics. This compelling story follows Trump’s journey from his early days in Queens to his rise as the "King of Debt," turning a $9 billion deficit into a $10 billion empire. It delves into his presidency, where his bold America First doctrine ...

Trump Unyielding: The Quest for America’s 47th Presidency is not just a biography, it’s a chronicle of resilience, leadership, and transformation. Donald J. Trump, now elected as the 47th President of the United States, embodies ambition and bold leadership, using his "Art of the Comeback" to reclaim the White House and redefine American politics. This compelling story follows Trump’s journey from his early days in Queens to his rise as the "King of Debt," turning a $9 billion deficit into a $10 billion empire. It delves into his presidency, where his bold America First doctrine ...

We pass so many people on any given day. Each one with a unique and different story to tell. Do you ever wonder what that story is? Sure, some stories might be mundane and considered normal to the average folk. But I'm under the impression that everyone has a story to tell. We all have hopes and dreams far beyond the average glance of a normal man. Everyone can make a difference. Everyone can create positive change. It's a choose your own adventure story. Come experience it if you so dare.

¿Qué historias moldearon a Volodymyr Zelensky? ¿Cómo un comediante se transformó en un líder político en uno de los momentos más desafiantes de la historia de Ucrania? Este libro es una fascinante exploración de la vida y el impacto global de Zelensky, revelando cómo su trayectoria única capturó la atención mundial. Utilizando inteligencia artificial para recopilar y organizar información pública disponible, esta biografía ofrece un análisis estructurado y profundo sobre la infancia, la formación, el ascenso y los desafíos que definen el camino de Zelensky.

“Thank god the revolution has begun, honey.” Rumor has it that after Marsha P. Johnson threw the first brick in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, she picked up a shard of broken mirror to fix her makeup. Marsha, a legendary Black transgender activist, embodied both the beauty and the struggle of the early gay rights movement. Her work sparked the progress we see today, yet there has never been a definitive record of her life. Until now.

Discover the truth behind the most enigmatic phenomena of our time with "UFOs: Who Knows?" This captivating book delves deep into the world of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial encounters, compiling a compelling array of quotations and testimonies from highly credible sources. From military generals to astronauts, scientists to celebrities, and even political and religious figures, each voice adds weight to the argument that UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena deserve serious attention and exploration. In "UFOs: Who Knows?", you'll uncover: Firsthand Accounts: ...

The British Imagination is a masterful journey through 500 years of history, from Shakespeare to Woolf, the Royal Society to the industrial revolution, and from the first New World colonies to the empire that by the 1920s had colonised a quarter of the world. The key tenets of British history, Peter Watson argues, are religion, empirical science, commerce and empire.

Why I Care is a deeply personal and impactful memoir-cum-manifesto, drawing on Ed’s own profound experiences as a carer and those of countless others he has encountered. Through a blend of heartfelt storytelling, in-depth interviews, and thoughtful analysis, Ed sheds light on the often-invisible world of carers and issues a clarion call to society to recognize, support, and lift up the millions of carers who form the backbone of our communities.

भारताचे भूतपूर्व उपपंतप्रधान आणि महाराष्ट्राचे पहिले मुख्यमंत्री यशवंतराव चव्हाण यांचा जन्म एका गरीब शेतक-याच्या घरात झाला होता. शिक्षणाची आवड, सततचा व्यासंग आणि बुध्दिमंतांच्या सान्निध्यातून मिळालेली वैचारिक समृध्दीचा वापर करून त्यांनी आपल्या राजकीय आणि सामाजिक जीवनाची कारकीर्द घडवली. ते एक सुसंस्कृत, संयमी, सौजन्यशील आणि भारद्स्त व्यक्तिमत्व होते. त्यांच्या भाषणांत यशवंतरावांच्या संसदपटुत्वाच्या अनेक छटा सापडतात. वादविवादात अनेक संदर्भ देत विरोधकांना नामोहरम करत.

Parceria inédita entre Bookwire, Supersônica Livros e Editora Ubu prepara edição comemorativa ao centenário de Malcolm X em audiolivro. Na voz de Roberta Estrela D'Alva, com direção de Daniela Thomas, o audiolivro " Malcolm X – "A revolução negra" e outros textos " – reúne discursos importantes de Malcolm, além de cartas escritas durante sua viagem à Arábia Saudita e alguns países africanos.

महाराष्ट्र राज्याचे पहिले मुख्यमंत्री श्री. यशवंतराव चव्हाण यांच्या निवडक भाषणांचा हा पहिला अधिकृत संग्रह आहे. या संग्रहांत महाराष्ट्र राज्य निर्मितीनंतरच्या काळांतील त्यांच्या भाषणांचा मुख्यतः समावेश केलेला असला तरी द्विभाषिक मुंबई राज्याचे ते मुख्यमंत्री असतांना त्यांनी केलेल्या कांहीं भाषणांचाहि त्यांत अन्तर्भाव करण्यांत आला आहे. मुख्यमंत्रिपदाची जबाबदारी स्वीकारल्यानंतर पांच वर्षांच्या काळांत अनेक महत्त्वाच्या प्रश्नांसंबंधीं त्यांनी जे विचार प्रदर्शित केले ते वाचकांना एकत्रित वाचावयास मिळावेत या दृष्टीनेंच या संग्रहांतील भाषणांची निवड करण्यांत आली आहे.

Är det verkligen möjligt att ta över ett politiskt parti och föra det till regeringsmakten? Vad krävs för att klara det? Och vem är så skicklig att ingen anar vad som egentligen hände?

”Vi tolererar inga förlorare.” Det var på den grunden som Joseph P Kennedy byggde sin familjedynasti. Och han insåg att pengar är vägen till framgång, först på Wall Street och i filmindustrin med Gloria Swanson, sedan i politiken. Charmfull, skrupelfri och hänsynslös jagade han den makt och det inflytande som berövats honom av de förnämsta släkterna i hemstaden Boston. Revanschlusten blev drivkraften också för hustrun Rose och de nio barnen. När Joseph P Kennedy inte lyckats med en politisk karriär ställdes kravet på den äldste sonen att bli USA:s president.

The story of Jayaprakash Narayan before independence and after independence is almost equally divided. Understanding JP is an essential link for understanding the country. Hero of the August Revolution, whose life moves from a revolutionary Marxist to a transition between Gandhism and socialism, and ending with a democratic revolution. The story of a hero whose dream and reality have a conflict, and somewhere this country is also going through the same conflict till date. Highlights ★ Sitab Diara, Ballia ★ Gandhi ★ Non Cooperation Movement ★ JP in America ★ Ghadar ★ Congress ...

Written with verve and sparkling prose, Black trans leader Tourmaline brings this iconic, scandalous, vital justice warrior to life in full colour for the first time. Through nearly two decades of research and unprecedented access, Tourmaline has become Marsha’s leading archivist and handles her life and story with care, attention and a perfect dose of humour.