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Neoliberals should have seen the end of the Cold War as a total victory—but they didn't. Instead, they saw the chameleon of communism changing colors from red to green. The poison of civil rights, feminism, and environmentalism ran through the veins of the body politic and they needed an antidote. To defy demands for equality, many neoliberals turned to nature. Race, intelligence, territory, and precious metal would be bulwarks against progressive politics.

In the mid-nineteenth century, the United States was a nation divided by its own immense geography, with its two coasts separated by thousands of miles of formidable wilderness. This book tells the epic, unvarnished story of the monumental undertaking that sought to conquer that distance: the construction of the transcontinental railroad. It is a narrative of ambition, innovation, and conflict that physically and psychologically forged a new American nation. Beginning with the political battles that stalled the project for a decade, this account details the epic race between two competing ...

In 1804, at the behest of President Thomas Jefferson, a small band of soldiers pushed off into the vast, unknown territory of the Louisiana Purchase. Their mission was to cross the continent to the Pacific Ocean, navigating a landscape of myth, rumor, and intense geopolitical competition. This is the definitive story of their 8,000-mile journey into the heart of a continent and the American consciousness. At the head of the Corps of Discovery were two remarkable and contrasting commanders: the brilliant, introspective Meriwether Lewis and the pragmatic, indomitable William Clark. Their ...

The epic successor to Tim Weiner’s National Book Award-winning classic, Legacy of Ashes: a gripping and revelatory history of the CIA in the 21st century, reaching from 9/11 through the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to today’s battles with Russia and China—and with the President of the United States.

In this definitive portrait of John Fitzgerald Kennedy—one of America’s most consequential and enigmatic presidents—J. Randy Taraborrelli delivers a deeply researched and authoritative biography. More than the story of a presidency, this is an intimate study of a man whose public triumphs were shaped—and at times overshadowed—by the complex realities of his private life, from his legendary family to his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy.

This book is an invitation, a heartfelt one, to step away from the noise and actually engage in meaningful conversations about America, our America, in ways that feel increasingly rare these days. In our current climate, it often feels like we talk just to reply, rather than truly listen. Politics and money dominate every discussion, steering us away from the core of what this nation stands for. But to uphold the principles of Liberty, Freedom, and those inalienable rights we all cherish, we must relearn how to engage meaningfully. That’s the very heart and soul of American Pie.

What kind of system protects a predator for decades—while the world watches in silence? Above the Law: The Epstein Cover-Up Machine is a searing investigation into how one of the most notorious sex traffickers in modern history escaped justice for years. But this isn’t just another book about Jeffrey Epstein. It’s about what shielded him: a web of lawyers, bankers, media executives, intelligence agencies, and politicians who knew enough to ask questions—and chose not to. With chilling clarity and relentless documentation, this book exposes: – How Epstein’s fortune was never ...

Told with a thrilling pace, New York Times bestselling author and historian Scott Ellsworth has written the most compelling new book about the Civil War in years. Focusing on the last, desperate months of the war, when the outcome was far from certain, Midnight on the Potomac is a story of titanic battles, political upheaval, and the long-forgotten Confederate terror war against the loyal citizens of the North.

A Flower Traveled in My Blood is the rarest of nonfiction that reads like a novel and puts your heart in your throat. It is the product of years of extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting. It marks the arrival of a blazing new talent in narrative journalism. In this audiobook, a regime tries to terrorize a country, but love prevails. The grandmothers’ stunning stories reveal new truths about memory, identity, and family.

The Grapes of Conquest unearths the working-class, multiracial roots of the California wine industry, challenging its contemporary identity as the purview of elite populations.

"The times are very dangerous when professors generally take up with a form of godliness and deny the power of it." This work by Samuel Willard and updated and edited by Mike Christian is a series of sermons on 2 Timothy 4:5, "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." It is a warning very pertinent to the times in which the church today finds itself. Samuel Willard (1640-1707) was a New England puritan Born in 1640 at Concord, Massachusetts, Samuel Willard was one of the most important preachers among the second generation of New England Puritans. He graduated Harvard ...

Samuel Willard (1640-1707) was a New England puritan This book is a series of expository sermons preached on Psalm 32 at South Church in Boston sometime before 1700. In these sermons, Mr Willard deals with the essential doctrines of justification and sanctification, and thus presents how one might be happy now and forever. Born in 1640 at Concord, Massachusetts, Samuel Willard was one of the most important preachers among the second generation of New England Puritans. He graduated Harvard College in 1659 and went on to pastor two different churches, the church in Groton and then Boston’s ...

A sweeping history of the state of Delaware. Small in size but mighty in significance, Delaware earned its nickname "The First State" by boldly stepping into history on December 7, 1787—the first to ratify the new Constitution and set the United States on its path to nationhood. But Delaware's story reaches far beyond that pivotal moment. In this captivating installment of the Hardy Histories series, Daniel Hardy uncovers the remarkable tale of a state that has consistently punched above its weight. From the Swedish and Dutch settlements along the Delaware River to the Underground ...

Before Martha’s Vineyard became one of the most iconic vacation destinations in the country, it was home to the Wampanoag people. Today, as tourists flock to the idyllic beaches, the island has become increasingly unaffordable for tribal members, with nearly three-quarters now living off-island. Growing up Aquinnah Wampanoag, journalist Joseph Lee grappled with what this situation meant for his tribe, how the community can continue to grow, and more broadly, what it means to be Indigenous.

Author and TV commentator Lawrence Otis Graham, one of the nation's most prominent spokesmen on race and class, spent six years interviewing the wealthiest black families in America, who made their first millions in the 1870s. Graham tells who's in and who's not in the group today with separate chapters on the elite in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Canada Defies Annexation: The Fight to Remain Free explores Canada’s long and determined resistance to US annexation efforts. From historical attempts to modern political maneuvers, this book uncovers the key moments, leaders, and decisions that shaped Canada’s sovereignty.

With a compelling mix of history, politics, and real-world analysis, this book challenges the notion of Canada ever becoming the 51st state. If you’re interested in Canadian independence, US-Canada relations, or geopolitical strategy, this book is a must-listen.

Bonus Scene for Book 1 of the Lemon Sugar Series: "In the Company of Men." This little short story contains spoilers.

Luck o' the Draw is a rollicking tale of Irish gunfighters who roamed the remote vastness of 19th century Nevada. In a labor of love, Karen Wilkes takes us into her personal search to uncover the hidden history of the notorious desperadoes who populated her hometown of Pioche—many of whom ended up in the legendary Boot Hill graveyard she could see from her living room window.

El libro describe los principales acontecimientos políticos de la historia de Chile desde su fundación por Pedro de Valdivia en 1540 pasando por la conquista, colonia, independencia y formación de la República hasta el año 2020. También se presentan los principales hitos que conforman la historia económica del país.

Capitalism is Broken! But if you're reading this, I probably don't have to tell you that. In years past, we had the American Dream. It was the belief that if you worked hard, you would be able to have a home, raise a family, have vacations, and eventually retire. Companies used to provide a pension. But now, we are left to fend for ourselves. We work around the clock to barely survive until we drop dead at our jobs. What happened to our society? Now we are the victims of trickle-down economics, neoliberalism, and hyper-capitalism. We haven't had a raise in the federal minimum wage in 15 ...