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Book SynopsisThe first honest insider’s account of the Trump administration.

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Book SynopsisInstant New York Times BestsellerWashington Post BestsellerUSA Today BestsellerIndie Bound BestsellerAuthors Round the South BestsellerMidwest Indie BestsellerNew York Times bestselling author Sarah Kendzior documents the truth about the calculated rise to power of Donald Trump since the 1980s and how the erosion of our liberties made an American demagogue possible.The story of Donald Trump's rise to power is the story of a buried American history buried because people in power liked it that way. It was visible without being seen, influential without being named, ubiquitous without being overt. Sarah Kendzior's Hiding in Plain Sight pulls back the veil on a history spanning decades, a history of an American autocrat in the making. In doing so, she reveals the inherent fragility of American democracy how our continual loss of freedom, the rise of consolidated corruption, and the secrets behind a b

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Book SynopsisDerek Beach is Professor of Political Science at the Aarhus University, Denmark.Rasmus Brun Pedersen is Associate Professor of Political Science at Aarhus University, Denmark.Trade ReviewThis second edition goes from strength to strength. It offers an authoritative and accessible introduction to foreign policy analysis and gives invaluable advice on research design and strategy. It should be essential reading for any student of foreign policy. * Kai Oppermann, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany *Students and scholars need this book on their shelf. The text is clear, accessible and informative, with each chapter incorporating a wealth of pertinent examples and drawing on a wide range of authoritative scholarly sources. A superb text! * Derek Averre, Birmingham University, UK *An excellent overview of the main theories and approaches to the study of foreign policy, this book is a perfect combination for students at all levels seeking to understand how foreign policy is crafted and implemented. * Cameron Thies, Arizona State University, USA *This excellent book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the field of Foreign Policy Analysis. With its combination of theory, methods, and practical application, this is a first-rate textbook for students and scholars alike. * Patrick A. Mello, Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt, Germany *Beach and Pedersen deftly present the fascinating sub-discipline of foreign policy analysis with plentiful practical examples and a rich connection to IR scholarship. Methodologically diverse and rich in content, and with two very helpful chapters on doing FPA research, this second edition is a must-have. * Baris Kesgin, Elon University, USA *The new edition of Analyzing Foreign Policy, featuring expanded and updated methodology-related content, is now the go-to resource for students seeking straightforward, practical guidance on how to conduct on foreign policy research. * Benjamin Day, Australian National University, Australia *A timely introduction to the field of Foreign Policy Analysis that not only introduces key drivers and issue areas of foreign policy but embeds the discussion in broader questions of research strategy and design. * Klaus Brumer, Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany *Analyzing Foreign Policy’s revised edition has a lot to offer to teachers of classes on foreign policy. The original book has been effectively expanded to help students formulate relevant research questions, choose their research design and embed their work in the general International Relations literature. This book thus serves the purpose of making one’s students engage with foreign policy issues in a creative and academically rewarding way. * Bertjan Verbeek, Professor of International Relations, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands *An intelligent and insightful survey of the field of Foreign Policy Analysis, offering students and scholars an excellent starting point for their own research. Methodological issues are described with clarity and precision and the text is replete with practical examples from world politics. This is both a first rate teaching tool and an original contribution to the discipline in its own right. * Jamie Gaskarth, University of Birmingham, UK *Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Research Questions and the Use of Theory 3. Choosing an Appropriate Research Strategy 4. System Level Factors 5. Domestic Factors 6. Understandings of the Choice Situation 7. Making Foreign Policy 8. What States Do: Security Policies 9 What States Do: Diplomacy 10. What States Do: Economic Foreign Policies 11. A Transformation of State Foreign Policy-Making?

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Book Synopsis“Admirers of FDR credit his New Deal with restoring the American economy after the disastrous contraction of 1929—33. Truth to tell-as Powell demonstrates without a shadow of a doubt-the New Deal hampered recovery from the contraction, prolonged and added to unemployment, and set the stage for ever more intrusive and costly government. Powell’s analysis is thoroughly documented, relying on an impressive variety of popular and academic literature both contemporary and historical.”-Milton Friedman, Nobel Laureate, Hoover Institution“There is a critical and often forgotten difference between disaster and tragedy. Disasters happen to us all, no matter what we do. Tragedies are brought upon ourselves by hubris. The Depression of the 1930s would have been a brief disaster if it hadn’t been for the national tragedy of the New Deal. Jim Powell has proven this.”-P.J. O’Rourke, author of Parliament of Whores and

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Book SynopsisMajestic - The Washington PostBreathtaking - The Boston GlobeTrade ReviewMatches the outstanding quality of biographers such as Robert Caro and Edmund Morris, joining this elite bank of writers who devote their lives to one subject. * Publishers Weekly *Brilliant and beautiful, evocative. * The Boston Globe *A must-read finale for those who loved Manchester's first two books. * USA Today *The final volume is . . . majestic and inspiring. * People *One of the most thorough treatments of Churchill so far produced. * Library Journal *

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Book Synopsis This classic New York Times bestseller is an illuminating portrait of JFK—from his thrilling rise to his tragic fall—by two of the men who knew him best. As a politician, John Fitzgerald Kennedy crafted a persona that fascinated and inspired millions—and left an outsize legacy in the wake of his murder on November 22, 1963. But only a select few were privy to the complicated man behind the Camelot image.   Two such confidants were Kenneth P. O’Donnell, Kennedy’s top political aide, and David F. Powers, a special assistant in the White House. They were among the president’s closest friends, part of an exclusive inner circle that came to be known as the “Irish Mafia.” In Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye, O’Donnell and Powers share memories of Kennedy, his extraordinary political career, and his iconic family—memories that could come only from intimate access to the man himself.

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Book Synopsis"This book on Hillary - really tough." - President Donald TrumpHillary Clinton is running for president as an “advocate of women and girls,” but there is another shocking side to her story that has been carefully covered up—until now. This stunning exposé reveals for the first time how Bill and Hillary Clinton systematically abused women and others—sexually, physically, and psychologically—in their scramble for power and wealth.In this groundbreaking book, New York Times bestselling author Roger Stone and researcher and alternative historian Robert Morrow map the arc of Bill and Hillary’s crimes and cover-ups. They reveal details about their actions in Arkansas, during Bill Clinton’s time in the White House, about who really ordered the deadly attack on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, during Hillary’s tenure as secretary of state, about their time at the Clinton Foundation, and during Hillary’s current campaign for president.This is the first book to shed light on the couple’s deeply personal violations of the people they crushed in their obsessive quest for power. Along the way, Stone and Morrow reveal the family’s darkest secrets, including a Clinton family member’s drug rehab treatment that was never reported by the press, Hillary Clinton’s unusually close relationship with a top female aide, and a stunning revelation of such impact that it could strip Bill Clinton of his current popularity and derail Hillary’s push to be the second Clinton in the White House.Anyone who cares about the future of the United States will want to read this tell-all, exposing the appalling, unvarnished, and ugly truth about the Clintons. This paperback edition includes a new preface from Roger Stone, revealing explosive new information he’s learned since the hardcover’s release.Trade Review“Exhibit A in the case why Hillary cannot be allowed to be President”—The East Orlando Post“This book should be called Hillary's War on Bill's Women.”—Larry Kudlow, CNBC Commentator“Hard to put down.”—Olivia Nuzzi, The Daily Beast“Roger Stone's and Robert Morrow's new book, The Clintons’ War on Women is the ultimate Clinton exposé: A ‘no holds barred’ look at the numerous scandals and criminal behaviors of Hillary and Bill Clinton which have previously been either indelicately hidden, perfunctorily denied or spun into oblivion by them and their sycophantic apologists.”—Phillip F. Nelson, author of LBJ: The Mastermind of the JFK Assassination and LBJ: From Mastermind to “The Colossus”“This true horror includes all the worst moments in the Clintons' war on women.”—Ann Coulter“This is THE encyclopedic, comprehensive guide to all of the women that have talked about their horrible experiences with Bill Clinton who you can only describe as a serial abuser of women.”—Sean Hannity“Hillary Clinton is finally facing the sniper fire she ‘imagined’ she caught in Bosnia as First Lady.”—The Daily Caller“This book is the definitive expose of Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. There is so much here I had forgotten and so much more I didn't know. I couldn't put it down.”—Judge Andrew Napolitano“There is no way that [Hillary] did not know what was going on, that women were being abused and accosted by her husband.”—Paula Jones“Roger Stone nails it again. A political insider for 30 years Stone lays bare the misdeeds of the Clintons and the Bushes in this incredible book.”—The Wellington Ledger“Hillary Clinton is the war on women.”—Kathleen Willey, from the Foreword“Exhibit A in the case why Hillary cannot be allowed to be President”—The East Orlando Post“This book should be called Hillary's War on Bill's Women.”—Larry Kudlow, CNBC Commentator“Hard to put down.”—Olivia Nuzzi, The Daily Beast“Roger Stone's and Robert Morrow's new book, The Clintons’ War on Women is the ultimate Clinton exposé: A ‘no holds barred’ look at the numerous scandals and criminal behaviors of Hillary and Bill Clinton which have previously been either indelicately hidden, perfunctorily denied or spun into oblivion by them and their sycophantic apologists.”—Phillip F. Nelson, author of LBJ: The Mastermind of the JFK Assassination and LBJ: From Mastermind to “The Colossus”“This true horror includes all the worst moments in the Clintons' war on women.”—Ann Coulter“This is THE encyclopedic, comprehensive guide to all of the women that have talked about their horrible experiences with Bill Clinton who you can only describe as a serial abuser of women.”—Sean Hannity“Hillary Clinton is finally facing the sniper fire she ‘imagined’ she caught in Bosnia as First Lady.”—The Daily Caller“This book is the definitive expose of Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton. There is so much here I had forgotten and so much more I didn't know. I couldn't put it down.”—Judge Andrew Napolitano“There is no way that [Hillary] did not know what was going on, that women were being abused and accosted by her husband.”—Paula Jones“Roger Stone nails it again. A political insider for 30 years Stone lays bare the misdeeds of the Clintons and the Bushes in this incredible book.”—The Wellington Ledger“Hillary Clinton is the war on women.”—Kathleen Willey, from the Foreword

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Book SynopsisNOW A REELZ MINISERIES STARRING KATIE HOLMES AND MATTHEW PERRYFor more than half a century, Americans have been captivated by the Kennedys - their joy and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph, the dark side and the remarkable achievements. In this ambitious and sweeping account, Taraborelli continues the family chronicle begun with his bestselling Jackie, Ethel, Joan and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the years "after Camelot." He describes the challenges Bobby's children faced as they grew into adulthood; Eunice and Sargent Shriver's remarkable philanthropic work; the emotional turmoil Jackie faced after JFK's murder and the complexities of her eventual marriage to Aristotle Onassis; the the sudden death of JFK JR; and the stoicism and grace of his sister Caroline. He also brings into clear focus the complex and intriguing story of Edward "Teddy" and shows how he influenced the sensibilities of the next generation and challenged them to uphold the Kennedy name. Based on extensive research, including hundreds of exclusive interviews, After Camelot captures the wealth, glamour, and fortitude for which the Kennedys are so well known. With this book, J. Randy Taraborrelli takes readers on an epic journey as he unfolds the ongoing saga of the nation's most famous-and controversial-family.

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Book SynopsisOn May 30, 1961, a hail of bullets ended the life of Generalissimo Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, known to his countrymen as ""The Goat"" for his many revolting excesses, after thirty-one years of brutal rule over the Dominican Republic. This book is a riveting, minute-by-minute account of the plot to kill Trujillo, who was then the Western Hemisphere's most ruthless dictator, and the ferocious wave of revenge that ensued before his regime collapsed. The book also reveals the vacillating role of the United States - and the CIA - in first propping up the dictator, and then supplying weapons to slay him.Trade ReviewSuperb... A painstaking documentary thriller. - New Society

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Book SynopsisThis book describes a career politician's pragmatic remedies for broken government, drawn from a half-century of political leadership experience.""Performance is better than promise"" has long been the motto of Ernest F. ""Fritz"" Hollings, former governor of South Carolina and 6-term U.S. Senator. In this political autobiography of his 50-year career in public service, Hollings takes to task our flawed political machine and pulls from his own experiences compelling - and often colorfully candid - accounts how one makes government work in spite of itself. Confrontational at times toward those individuals and issues he cites as to blame for deadlocking government and putting America ""in the ditch"", Hollings proves through his crystal clear prose he is deeply committed to improving our system of government, strengthening regulations on free trade, countering dependence on wooing campaign contributions, and enhancing our communication and education systems to better compete in an information-driven global market. Hollings details specific instances from his past of moments when bold leadership and smart use of resources and authority led to positive differences in the lives of Americans. It is his mission through this volume to reinvigorate a floundering system and call good people and good ideas back into the service of America's future.

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