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You’ve heard about the tantrums, the seething, the storming out of court, yes. But what about E. Jean’s side of the story? What about the flight suits, the bottle of green Chartreuse, and the bob? Not My Type puts you in a better seat than the jury box.

homas More: A Life is a monumental biography of this hypnotic, flawed figure. Overturning prior interpretations of this titan of the sixteenth century, Joanne Paul shows Thomas More to have been intellectually and politically central to the making of modern Europe.

Benjamin Franklin was the oldest of the founding fathers—he was indeed a whole generation ahead of George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson—and yet he was the most forward-looking of the group and the most modern of the founders. The Greatest American shows just how much of an impact Benjamin Franklin had on American politics and daily life.

What if the most powerful man in the ancient world could teach you how to be calm, strong, and free—no matter what life throws your way? Marcus Aurelius Meditations brings you the timeless reflections of the Roman emperor-philosopher, now accompanied by modern interpretive notes that make his wisdom more accessible than ever. Written not for fame but for personal guidance, Meditations is a rare window into the soul of a ruler determined to live with virtue amid war, plague, and political chaos.

Whether you are a longtime lover of history, a trivia collector with too many pub quiz trophies, or someone who just likes a good story told well, US Presidents offers a sharply entertaining and informative account of America’s leaders.

Raising a seven-year-old daughter and caring for a newborn, single mother Stephanie Land tries her best to persevere through fatigue, hunger, a depleted food stamp balance, and a bank account hovering around ten dollars. Not to mention postpartum hormones, anxiety over finding suitable housing, and the fear of defeat in the battle of fulfilling her children’s needs and forging her own identity as a writer. With the help of a community of friends and her own steely will, Stephanie is determined to find a way forward to a life that can afford her family hope and joy.

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Wall Street Journal publisher, Karen House has gained unprecedented insights into Saudi Arabia and its controversial leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman through her more than forty years of experience covering the Arab kingdom. Drawing on extensive interviews with the Crown Prince, his family, and his inner ring of advisors, The Seventh Son explains in full what shaped the man who is reshaping Saudi Arabia.

In this startling new memoir, Sibel Edmonds—the most classified woman in U.S. history—takes us on a surreal journey that begins with the secretive FBI and down the dark halls of a feckless Congress to a stonewalling judiciary and finally, to the national security whistleblowers movement she spearheaded. Having lived under Middle East dictatorships, Edmonds knows firsthand what can happen when government is allowed to operate in secret. Hers is a sobering perspective that combines painful experience with a rallying cry for the public’s right to know and to hold the lawbreakers accountable.

Pardon of Innocence tells the remarkable true story of Michael Flynn, a retired three-star general and former National Security Advisor who rose from humble beginnings to serve at the highest levels of US government. Flynn’s memoir chronicles his journey from a New England hometown to military service in Iraq and Afghanistan, emphasizing his dedication to protecting Americans. Faced with challenges from a network of Deep State operatives who perceived him as a threat, Flynn fought against false accusations and a corrupt justice system.

Lady Jane Grey never wanted the crown. She barely had time to wear it. While history remembers her reign in days, this short book remembers the girl. Lady Jane Grey was only 16 when she was handed the throne of England like a poisoned chalice. Sharp-witted, highly educated, and utterly unprepared for royal life, Jane found herself thrust into the deadliest game the Tudors ever played. Nine days later, it was all over... except the part where they lopped off her head.

Inside the greatest diplomatic negotiations of the past 50 years. In one readable volume, diplomat and negotiator Stuart E. Eizenstat covers every major contemporary international agreement, from the treaty to end the Vietnam War to the Kyoto Protocols and the Iranian Nuclear Accord. Written from the perspective that only a participant in top level negotiations can bring, Eizenstat recounts the events that led up to the negotiation, the drama that took place around the table, and draws lessons from successful and unsuccessful strategies and tactics.

William McKinley is known today as the champion of high protective tariffs. That is most certainly true, and the McKinley Presidency was the zenith of the Era of Protection. But he was much more. Anti-imperial, anti-Wall street, the champion of trade unions and working-class Americans, the ally and last defender of voting and citizenship rights for black Americans and much more. His administration was the Apex of the American System of Economics, but as was the case with Abraham Lincoln, the essence of McKinley is not to be found in his policies alone. It is in examining his character and ...

In a life of towering achievement and unprecedented disgrace, Richard Nixon remains one of the most compelling and confounding figures in American history. He was the visionary statesman who opened relations with China and negotiated landmark arms treaties with the Soviet Union, fundamentally reordering the landscape of the Cold War. Yet he was also the architect of his own downfall, the only president to resign from office in the face of certain impeachment and criminal prosecution. This biography traces Nixon’s journey from the citrus groves of Southern California, where a pious Quaker ...

Joe Farrell, Joe Farley, and Lawrence Knorr have traveled across the eastern USA to the graves of over 200 founding fathers (and mothers) responsible for the birth of the United States of America. This special volume includes those who lived, worked, and or died in Virginia. Included in this volume are biographies and grave information for 30 of these luminaries who made significant contributions to the Revolutionary cause. In this volume: George Washington: Cincinnatus Americanus Thomas Jefferson: The Founder of the Virginia Dynasty James Madison: The Father of the Constitution Dolley ...

Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14, 1890-March 28, 1969) was an American military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States from 1953 to 1961. During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe and achieved the five-star rank as General of the Army. President Eisenhower delivered his first inaugural address on January 20, 1953.

Some might say that Huey P. Newton was destined to bridge two worlds that rarely intersect. Here was a man who could quote Plato’s Republic as easily as he could navigate the dangerous streets of Oakland. His mind was as sharp as his street instincts were keen, and this unique combination allowed him to transform simmering frustration and deep-seated anger into something far more powerful—the Black Panther Party. This revolutionary movement would shake the very foundations of American society.

Una crónica sobre la deriva autoritaria de Turquía bajo el régimen de Erdogan y la resistencia de su pueblo. Desde las calles de Estambul hasta las esferas del poder en Ankara, este libro revela la implacable lucha por el control y la influencia que ha definido la era del presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan. A través de un análisis revelador, testimonios impactantes y una investigación rigurosa, Javier Biosca desentraña las redes de poder que han permitido al líder consolidar su deriva autoritaria y mantener su dominio sobre Turquía.

Lisa Murkowski has repeatedly stood at the center of our nation’s most challenging issues, serving as a swing vote and a voice willing to challenge the president, regardless of who holds the office. In this candid memoir that offers hope for a functional Washington, she guides listeners through the defining events of her more than twenty-year career.

In The Hemlock Cup, award-winning historian Bettany Hughes brings to vivid life one of the most influential thinkers the world has ever known: Socrates of Athens. A maverick philosopher who philosophised in squares and public arenas rather than the courts of kings, Socrates left his indelible mark on the entirety of Western civilisation - yet the life of the man himself is shrouded in mystery.

Abraham Lincoln the Christian By William J. Johnson "No man was ever more justly enshrined in the hearts of a liberty-loving people than Abraham Lincoln." Was Abraham Lincoln a Christian? In this deeply moving and historically grounded work, Abraham Lincoln the Christian, author William J. Johnson offers an inspiring and intimate portrait of the 16th President of the United States—not just as a statesman, but as a man of faith. With reverence and clarity, Johnson draws from rare testimonies, personal letters, and speeches—some nearly forgotten by time—to present the spiritual side of ...