Political Elite

"We become important only because of our decisions," Katya Volkova advised him. What she meant by this, Iraqi-war veteran Paul Drake wasn't quite sure at first. In this fast-paced sequel to Against the Dusk, Paul confronts a dangerous world of shifting global power politics and illicit weapons deals. A cat and mouse game to ferret out Russian-backed arms dealer Bogan Zoidze leads Paul, Katya, and a cast of other memorable characters to war-torn Syria, the posh avenues of Paris, ancient Black Sea ports, and hidden island retreats in Malta and Sicily.

Ein Kampf um Freiheit — von den Schatten Johannesburgs bis zur letzten Hoffnung der Menschheit auf dem Mars. Johannesburg, 2004: Der Enthuellungsjournalist Thabo Khumalo stoesst auf AGENDA 33.33, ein verborgenes Machtkartell, das durch strategische Korruption Kriege, Wirtschaftskrisen und soziale Umwaelzungen gezielt steuert. Doch wer die Wahrheit aufdeckt, wird zur Zielscheibe. Ueberwachung, Verfolgung, Verrat - Thabos Kampf beginnt.

For over three centuries, they’ve ruled from the shadows—an elite society bound by wealth, driven by power, and determined to reshape the world on their terms. They call themselves The Conglomerate. And now, their master plan has begun. One man stands in their way. Investigative journalist Grant Reynolds thought he was chasing a story. But after publishing an exposé on the world’s most powerful billionaires, the threats come fast and personal. With his life and family in jeopardy, Grant dives deeper into a global conspiracy that stretches far beyond anything he imagined. At the ...

Politically controversial and pragmatic, witness an unlikely duo in their quest for the White House. A former president is assassinated. Rocky is disowned by members of his family. Uncommon heroism is sullied by the most powerful man in the world. Rocky is the man most men would like to be. He is the epitome of what many women would want in a man. But things are not what they appear to be. He is harboring a deep dark secret that could destroy his military career and that of the one he loves most.

Elite: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL is a must-listen guide for everyone from aspiring entrepreneurs to established business leaders. No matter the stage of your business - development, exploitation, or disruption - Elite will change your approach to business and unlock the warrior within.

A vida no palácio não era tão ruim quanto America imaginava. Ou melhor: com todos os mimos e privilégios que estava tendo, ela já mal se lembrava de como era pertencer à casta Cinco. Ser Um, em compensação, era fácil: suas criadas eram costureiras talentosíssimas e faziam vestidos maravilhosos; os banquetes e as festas que frequentava eram incrivelmente divertidos; e o conforto em que vivia agora seria impensável alguns meses atrás. Além de tudo, quando sentia saudade de casa, tinha Aspen por perto.

Laura, a student from a modest background, escapes her small town to join the ranks of the academic elite on a Weatherfield fellowship to study at Oxford University. She enthusiastically throws herself into her coursework, yet she is never able to escape a feeling of unease and dislocation. Years later, back in the United States with a PhD and dissertation on Henry James, she loses her job as an adjunct and reconnects with the Weatherfield Foundation. Commissioned to write a history for its centennial, she becomes obsessed by the Gilded Age origins of the Weatherfield fortune.

Tylia Coder has joined the resistance after her ejection from the Labs. Yet, if the Farrows discover she’s still alive, her family and friends in both the GEOs and the Greens will be in terrible danger. What’s more, her supposed death only spurs on the bitter rivalries. The Rejs ramp up their attacks on the Labs’ sky transports, their leader so desperate now that he doesn’t care who gets hurt anymore.

Welcome to the dark and delicious world of the Society of Secrets: the elite’s playground but also their grave. Here, the rich act like gods, and the rest of us watch the glitz and glamour with longing stares. But behind the sinful smiles and wild parties lies a darkness, darker even than my own past.

On 1 August 1990, British Airways Flight 149 departed from Heathrow airport, destined for Kuala Lumpur. It never made it there, and neither did its nearly 400 passengers. Instead, Flight 149 stopped to refuel in Kuwait, as Iraqi troops amassed on the border—delivering the passengers and crew into the hands of Saddam Hussein and the Iraqi army, to be used as 'human shields' during their invasion. Why did BA flight 149 proceed with plans to refuel in Kuwait City, even as all other flights were rerouted?

Have you ever wondered how to gain that extra edge? Perhaps you know your stuff, but just need something more to help you reach your potential. Or maybe you've watched the achievements of others and thought - that should be me! Athletes who reach the pinnacle of their sport have found the mental edge that sets them apart from everyone else - and that edge is within your reach. For over 25 years, Dr. Jo Lukins has helped individuals, teams and organizations achieve success at the highest level.

Apprentice Flick thought the Elite Academy was the answer to all her problems. But the revelation of her past turned everything upside down. Now, she is caught between two worlds set on a collision course. Will she embrace the chaotic memories that flood her every waking moment? Or will she run to the security of her Elite training?

Die große Entdeckung: Stefan Heyms auf Deutsch bisher unveröffentlichter Roman! Stefan Heym, der einer der wichtigsten Intellektuellen im deutschsprachigen Raum werden sollte, war Soldat der US Army, als er diesen Roman unter dem Titel "Of Smiling Peace" auf Englisch schrieb und 1944 bei einem amerikanischen Verlag veröffentlichte. Zu Heyms 20. Todestag legt Bernhard Robben nun diese Erstübersetzung ins Deutsche vor.

Everyone knows Jonathan Brond as the playboy congressman. They don't know he's hiding a second life - one he only shares with select women. Christiana is tired of trying to stay afloat, at school, at home, and with her socialite best friend. She's desperate for something new, something different.

Our Founding Fathers rejected the notion of royalty and fought against extravagance, pomp, and circumstance. Today in Washington, members of the United States government live like royalty and enjoy lifestyle perks that would make Marie Antoinette envious. This book exposes our government's shocking waste, its corruption, and the serious detachment between our elected officials and reality. It looks at the hidden perks, the freebies, and the ego stroking that define life for a political class that is out of touch and out to lunch.

「レジリエンス」は、失敗を成長の糧にして成功へと導く力。

　若者の学力低下が懸念さ