Political Elite

Written by fifty-five of the richest white men, and signed by only thirty-nine of them, the US constitution is the sacred text of American nationalism. Popular perceptions of it are mired in idolatry, myth, and misinformation—many Americans have opinions on the constitution but have little idea what it says. This book examines the constitution for what it is—a rule book for elites to protect capitalism from democracy.

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.

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 ...

The dragonriders have been given a second chance, but that only draws more attention to them. Many powerful people want dragon eggs, and they will kill for them. The Gullington has never been more unsafe. Harboring dragon eggs is dangerous business. Sophia Beaufont feels the pressure to protect and also defend like never before. Being a mama to eggs isn’t easy, and yet, S. Beaufont would have it no other way.

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.

Meet the elites. They think you're stupid. They think all freedom-loving Americans are stupid. They think patriotism is stupid. They think churchgoing is stupid. They think flag-flying is stupid. They think your SUV is evil - although theirs is absolutely necessary. They think owning a gun is criminal. They think George Bush is an idiot. But in this refreshing and blisteringly insightful look at the elites, Laura Ingraham reveals that it is they, not us, who are pickled in prejudice, morally blind, and outrageously hypocritical.

No dictator lasts forever. North Korea is about to find that out the hard way Six months after declaring war on North Korea, German momentum has ground to a halt. Major allies are deserting under pressure from an aggressive USA. Pyongyang is launching devastating terrorist attacks inside Germany. An outraged German government wants to deliver a decisive knockout punch. The task is given to spy chief Major Sophie Decker and her elite military intelligence unit Department 89. Their brief is to take the war back to North Korea's doorstep. But political self-interests ensure that regime change ...

Beneath the glamour, beyond the wealth, a shadow lurks... In the world of high society, appearances are everything but behind the luxury lies a web of deception. When a scandal threatens to shatter the pristine image of the elite, secrets that were meant to stay hidden come creeping into the light. As a determined investigator delves deeper into the mystery, the façade of elegance begins to crack, revealing dangerous alliances, forbidden affairs, and a truth too powerful to ignore. In a society where silence is currency and reputation is king, will justice prevail, or will the shadow of ...

Eliten höhlen die Demokratie aus - Die Eliten werden immer mehr zur geschlossenen Gesellschaft. Das gilt nicht nur für die Wirtschafts-, sondern zunehmend auch für die politische Elite. Ihre Lebenswelten und die der Bevölkerung driften seit Jahrzehnten auseinander. Sie glauben, dass für sie eigene Regeln gelten und produzieren einen Steuer- und Finanzskandal nach dem anderen. Der renommierte Elitenforscher Michael Hartmann benennt die Folgen: Politikverdrossenheit und Rechtspopulismus. Die einen schimpfen auf "die da oben", andere auf das Elitenbashing. Dabei lohnt es sich, genau hinzusehen.

We are all fascinated by them - that enigmatic class of people often referred to as the rich. With all the emphasis on the rich and famous in America, it seems we would know everything about them. In reality, very few of us truly understand those who make up the very wealthiest Americans - those with liquid assets of $5 million or more. What is this new class of people, and how did they get that way?

I followed the rules to the letter since I was in elementary school, going to the best schools, and making the right connections. But the one person I want to spend the rest of my life with is all wrong on paper; however, she is perfect for me. Charlene’s past as an exotic dancer causes concern for my political career, but standing by her side is all I have ever wanted. I haven’t had an interest in love, but the business of marriage is just that – a business. And I understand business better than most. Taking my talents to the stripper pole and becoming one of the richest women in the...

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.

Based on extensive interviews with conservative opponents of the president, Robert P. Saldin and Steven M. Teles reveal why such a wide range of committed partisans chose to break with their longtime comrades in arms.

Jede Menge Action und Spannung garantiert der Thriller "Operation Elite" des australischen Bestseller-Autors Matthew Reilly! Die Majestic-12, eine geheime Gruppierung, setzen darin im dritten Teil der Scarecrow-Reihe ein millionenschweres Kopfgeld auf 15 Personen aus, darunter auch auf Shane M. Schofield. Doch der Elite-Marine erfährt von der Verschwörung und versucht herauszufinden, wer die anderen 14 Männer auf der Abschussliste sind und warum sie umgebracht werden sollen. Eine Hetzjagd um die halbe Welt beginnt.

Merciless in their penetrating analysis, Christopher J. Coyne and Abigail Hall have written the satirical portrait of America’s contemporary military-industrial complex. Drawing inspiration from the 1936 classic How to Run a War, by Bruce W. Knight, this book is a must-listen for anyone who would know the truth about America’s endless wars and the people who run them....

The Propagandists' Playbook peels back the layers of the right-wing media manipulation machine to reveal why its strategies are so effective and pervasive, while also humanizing the people whose worldviews and media practices conservatism embodies.

The most consequential war in human history is being fought right now. A silent battle between the ruling elites and common people will determine the fate of our future. Winning restores power to the people, losing means continued corruption, manipulation, wealth, and control in the hands of the moneyed elites. Full of wisdom and practical strategies, this book teaches how humans can disconnect from the false reality of the elites by fostering fifteen crucial character traits. Armed with the truth and good character, humans will choose what is morally and ethically right. We will regain ...

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.

A militant leader threatening chaos. A covert team racing against time. A city on the edge of war. In war-torn Damascus, Captain Chris “Magic” Kassner leads Night Team—a secretive unit under USSOCOM’s banner. Their mission is to infiltrate a militant stronghold and stop Tariq Al-Mansur, known as the Angel of Death. With Iranian sponsorship and an apocalyptic vision, Tariq’s plans could ignite the Middle East and engulf the world. As the stakes escalate, Magic faces impossible choices between security and sacrifice. With Hezbollah closing in and sniper fire echoing through the ...

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.