• Leadership: In Turbulent Times


    • ASIN: 1476795924
    • ASIN: 1476795924
    • ISBN: 1476795924
    • Brand: Simon & Schuster
    • Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster

  • Leaders: Myth and Reality

    An instant national bestseller! Stanley McChrystal, the retired US Army general and bestselling author of Team of Teams, profiles thirteen of history’s great leaders, including Walt Disney, Coco Chanel, and Robert E. Lee, to show that leadership is not what you think it is—and never was.Stan McChrystal served for thirty-four years in the US Army, rising from a second lieutenant in the 82nd Airborne Division to a four-star general, in command of all American and coalition forces in Afghanistan. During those years he worked with countless leaders and pondered an ancient question: “What m... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07BJMFXZ5
    • ASIN: B07BJMFXZ5
    • Manufacturer: Portfolio

  • The Soul of a Leader: Character, Conviction, and Ten Lessons in Political Greatness

    What are we looking for in a leader?Has the meaning of leadership changed?Can history provide guidance for the leaders of a rising generation?What defines the soul of a leader?In The Soul of a Leader, political scientist and cultural commentator Waller R. Newell offers a fascinating perspective on the role of leadership in American life today. From the birth of democracy in Periclean Athens to the Founding Fathers' view of statesmanship, from the experiences of Abraham Lincoln to those of modern presidents, this far-reaching and provocative new book explores the many and diverse elements of go... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0061238546
    • ASIN: 0061238546
    • ISBN: 0061238546
    • Manufacturer: Harper

  • The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump

    #1 New York Times Bestseller#1 Washington Post Bestseller#1 Wall Street Journal BestsellerOn March 16, 2018, just twenty-six hours before his scheduled retirement from the organization he had served with distinction for more than two decades, Andrew G. McCabe was fired from his position as deputy director of the FBI. President Donald Trump celebrated on Twitter: "Andrew McCabe FIRED, a great day for the hard working men and women of the FBI - A great day for Democracy."In The Threat: How the FBI Protects America in the Age of Terror and Trump, Andrew G. McCabe offers a dramatic and candid acco... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1250207576
    • ASIN: 1250207576
    • ISBN: 1250207576
    • Manufacturer: St. Martin's Press

  • Women in African Colonial Histories

    How did African women negotiate the complex political, economic, and social forces of colonialism in their daily lives? How did they make meaningful lives for themselves in a world that challenged fundamental notions of work, sexuality, marriage, motherhood, and family? By considering the lives of ordinary African women―farmers, queen mothers, midwives, urban dwellers, migrants, and political leaders―in the context of particular colonial conditions at specific places and times, Women in African Colonial Histories challenges the notion of a homogeneous "African women’s experience." While ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0253215072
    • ASIN: 0253215072
    • ISBN: 0253215072
    • Manufacturer: Indiana University Press

  • A History of Western Political Thought

    A History of Western Political Thought is an energetic and lucid account of the most important political thinkers and the enduring themes of the last two and a half millennia. Written with students of the history of political thought in mind, the book:* traces the development of political thought from Ancient Greece to the late twentieth century* focuses on individual thinkers and texts* includes 40 biographies of key political thinkers* offers original views of theorists and highlights those which may have been unjustly neglected* develops the wider themes of political thought and the relatio... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0415119626
    • ASIN: 0415119626
    • ISBN: 0415119626
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Routledge

  • The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World

    “[A] well-judged and hugely readable book . . . few are as entertaining.”—Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times “A. J. Baime is a master. His reporting and storytelling are woven to hypnotic effect. This is history and humanity in lush, vivid color.”—Doug Stanton, author of The Odyssey of Echo Company   Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who get pushed into extraordinary circumstances, and through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. Chosen as FDR’s fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B01MQVT9TG
    • ASIN: B01MQVT9TG
    • Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

  • The Choice of the People?: Debating the Electoral College (Enduring Questions in American Political Life)

    The electoral college is arguably the most important but least understood factor that determines the President of the United States. This book brings together the ideas of today's most prominent supporters, critics, and opponents of the electoral college. Along with critical documents that provide historical background and demonstrate the evolution of debates over the legitimacy of this American institution, Judith Best and Thomas E. Cronin together with the testimony of Lawrence D. Longley, analyze the electoral college from a variety of perspectives and propose a wide range of alternatives, ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 084768217X
    • ASIN: 084768217X
    • ISBN: 084768217X
    • Brand: Brand: Rowman Littlefield Publishers
    • Manufacturer: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

  • Jefferson vs. Hamilton: Confrontations that Shaped a Nation (Bedford Series in History and Culture)

    Interweaving more than 40 documents, Jefferson vs. Hamilton follows the lives and careers each man from their youth, through the Revolutionary War, to the death of Hamilton in 1804, focusing on their differing views of society and government in the formative years of the new American nation.

    • ASIN: 0312085850
    • ASIN: 0312085850
    • ISBN: 0312085850
    • Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's

  • The Best Job in Politics: Exploring How Governors Succeed as Policy Leaders

    Governors―both in, and now out of, office―see the job as the best in politics. Why is that? Drawing on a survey of former governors, personal interviews, as well as gubernatorial memoirs and biographies, Rosenthal shows students how and why governors succeed as policy leaders and makes a case as to why some governors are better at leveraging the institutional advantages of the office.

    • ASIN: 1452239991
    • ASIN: 1452239991
    • ISBN: 1452239991
    • Brand: Brand: CQ Press
    • Manufacturer: CQ Press

  • The Hamilton Affair: A Novel

    A New York Times Bestseller and one of the best historical fiction books of 2016 and 2017!“A juicy answer to Ron Chernow's Alexander Hamilton…” --CosmopolitanSet against the dramatic backdrop of the American Revolution, and featuring a cast of legendary characters, The Hamilton Affair tells the sweeping, tumultuous, true story of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler, from passionate and tender beginnings of their romance to his fateful duel on the banks of the Hudson River.Hamilton was a bastard and orphan, raised in the Caribbean and desperate for legitimacy, who became one of the ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B01H0825PW
    • ASIN: B01H0825PW
    • Manufacturer: Arcade

  • Muckraking: Three Landmark Articles

    Printed together for the first time since their original publication in 1903, Ray Stannard Baker’s piece on the coal strike, "The Right to Work"; Lincoln Steffens’ exposé of political corruption, "The Shame of Minneapolis"; and Ida Tarbell’s story of corporate villainy, "The Oil War of 1872"; along with an editorial from S. S. McClure and the narrative of Ellen Fitzpatrick, invite students to explore and understand "muckraking."

    • ASIN: 0312089449
    • ASIN: 0312089449
    • ISBN: 0312089449
    • Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's

  • Who's Who in American History: Leaders, Visionaries, and Icons Who Shaped Our Nation

    This beautiful family reference from National Geographic tells the story of America through its presidents, revolutionaries, visionaries, inventors, entertainers—and even its most notorious villains.Far more than an encyclopedia, this treasury tells the rich stories of the people who made America's history—and adds context with lush photographs, illustrations, timelines, artifacts, and more. Beginning with pre-colonial America and continuing through today, this beautifully illustrated book details the fascinating lives of the men and women who helped build the story of our nation. Arranged... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1426218346
    • ASIN: 1426218346
    • ISBN: 1426218346
    • Manufacturer: National Geographic

  • Fatwa: Hunted in America

    Her critics have called her 'the most dangerous woman in America,' 'far-right hate queen,' and 'the anti-Muslim movement's most visible and flamboyant figurehead.' Her admirers say she is 'the Joan of Arc of the counter-jihad movement,' 'one of the top world experts in radical Islam, sharia, and Islamic supremacism,' and 'a wonderful fighter for liberty.' Now, in Fatwa: Hunted in America, Pamela Geller tells her own story of how she became one of the world's foremost activists for the freedom of speech, individual rights, and equality of rights for all. With the slicing wit and piercing ins... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1947979000
    • ASIN: 1947979000
    • ISBN: 1947979000
    • Manufacturer: Dangerous Books

  • The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“In her book, Melinda tells the stories of the inspiring people she’s met through her work all over the world, digs into the data, and powerfully illustrates issues that need our attention—from child marriage to gender inequity in the workplace.” — President Barack Obama“The Moment of Lift is an urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world. Melinda weaves together vulnerable, brave storytelling and compelling data to make this one of those rare books that you carry in your heart and mind... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07FCJPWST
    • ASIN: B07FCJPWST
    • Manufacturer: Flatiron Books

  • What's a Dog For? : The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man’s Best Friend

    As dogs take their place as coddled family members and their numbers balloon to over 77 million in the United States alone, it's no surprise that canine culture is undergoing a massive transformation. Now subject

    • UPC: 24057024
    • Rating: 2.5

  • Hearts Touched by Fire : The Best of Battles and Leaders of the Civil War

    The most enduring entries from the classic four-volume series Battles and Leaders of the Civil War have now been edited and merged into one volume. Here are the best of the first-person accounts originally published

    • UPC: 14902516
    • Rating: 5.0

  • Political Assassinations and Attempts in US History : The Lasting Effects of Gun Violence Against American Political Leaders

    "The long, dark history of political violence in the United States Violence has been employed to achieve political objectives throughout history. Taking the life of a perceived enemy is as old as mankind. Antiquity is

    • UPC: 56073183

  • British Political Leaders (Illustrated) - eBook

    First published in 1903. Biographies of Balfour, Lord Salisbury, Lord Rosebery, Chamberlain, Labourchere, Morley, Burns, Hicks-Beach, Redmond,Harcourt, Bryce, Campbell-Bannerman, and the Earl of

    • UPC: 307200608

  • Eisenhower: Ike and Clausewitz on the Western Front, Relationship with Fox Conner, Comparative Study of Soldiers Turned Political Leader - Grant and Eisenhower - eBook

    These reports have been professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction. Contents include: World War II: Eisenhower and Clausewitz on the Western Front * The Relationship Between Fox Conner and Dwight Eisenhower * Grant

    • UPC: 224775295

  • Alabama Founders : Fourteen Political and Military Leaders Who Shaped the State

    A biographical history of the forefathers who shaped the identity of Alabama politically, legally, economically, militarily, and

    • UPC: 778635758

  • Saddam's War: An Iraqi Military Perspective of the Iran-Iraq War - Saddam Hussein as Political and Military Leader, Ba'ath Party, Chemical Weapons, WMD, Iranian Strategy, Republican Guard - eBook

    How did the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime look from the Iraqi perspective? That question triggered the Iraqi Perspectives Project (IPP), sponsored by U.S. Joint Forces Command and the National Intelligence Council. The effort was

    • UPC: 849077939

  • Leaders of the Pack : Starr, Favre, Rodgers and Why Green Bay's Quarterback Trio is the Best in NFL History

    The story behind one team s unprecedented dominance at the quarterback position By developing a trio of Hall of Fame-bound passers, the Green Bay Packers have enjoyed success at the quarterback position that surpasses that

    • UPC: 45757522

  • A Critical History of the Last Important Sessions of Parliament, Which Probably Put a Period to B-Sh Liberty. with an Enquiry Into the Conduct of the Principal Leaders in That Political Campaign. by a Member of the House of Commons.

    New

    • UPC: 921279098

  • Black History Journal: Dot Grid Journal - Intelligent Leader King Black History Gift Political Journal- Red Dotted Diary, Planner, Gratitude, Paperback

    Black History Journal: Dot Grid Journal - Intelligent Leader King Black History Gift Political Journal- Red Dotted Diary, Planner, Gratitude, Height : 0.29 In Length : 9.00 In Width : 6.00 In Weight : 0.42

    • UPC: 706103910

  • Top 10 Influential Political Leaders of the Last Century

    Top 10 Political Assassinations of the 20th Century

    TOP 7 LEADERS OF INDIA WHO CAN CHANGE THE WORLD