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A Reporter Remembers Watergate

by Brokaw, Tom

Book - 2019

"Bestselling author Tom Brokaw brings readers inside the White House press corps in this up-close and personal account of the fall of an American president." "Bestselling author Tom Brokaw brings readers inside the White House press corps in this up-close and personal account of the fall of an American president." Show less

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A Warning

Book - 2019

"On September 5, 2018, the New York Times published a bombshell essay and took the rare step of granting its writer anonymity. Described only as “a s...Show more "On September 5, 2018, the New York Times published a bombshell essay and took the rare step of granting its writer anonymity. Described only as “a senior official in the Trump administration,” the author provided eyewitness insight into White House chaos, administration instability, and the people working to keep Donald Trump’s reckless impulses in check. With the 2020 election on the horizon, Anonymous is speaking out once again." -Twelvebooks.com Show less

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Sandworm

A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers

by Greenberg, Andy

Book - 2019

"Sandworm is much more than a true-life techno-thriller. It's a tour through a realm that is both invisible and critical to the daily lives of every person alive in the 21st century." -L.A. Times "Sandworm is much more than a true-life techno-thriller. It's a tour through a realm that is both invisible and critical to the daily lives of every person alive in the 21st century." -L.A. Times Show less

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Blowout

Corrupted Democracy, Rogue State Russia, and the Richest, Most Destructive Industry on Earth

by Maddow, Rachel

Book - 2019

"Rachel Maddow's Blowout offers a dark, serpentine, riveting tour of the unimaginably lucrative and corrupt oil-and-gas industry. With her trademark ...Show more "Rachel Maddow's Blowout offers a dark, serpentine, riveting tour of the unimaginably lucrative and corrupt oil-and-gas industry. With her trademark black humor, Maddow takes us on a switchback journey around the globe-from Oklahoma City to Siberia to Equatorial Guinea-exposing the greed and incompetence of Big Oil and Gas." Show less

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Holding the Line

Inside Trump's Pentagon With Secretary Mattis

by Snodgrass, Guy M.

Book - 2019

"As the first book written by an insider with firsthand knowledge of key decisions and moments in history, Holding the Line is a must-read for those ...Show more "As the first book written by an insider with firsthand knowledge of key decisions and moments in history, Holding the Line is a must-read for those who care about the presidency and America's national security. It's filled with never-before-told stories that will both alarm and reassure, a testament to the quiet and steady efforts of General Mattis and the dedicated men and women he led at the Department of Defense" Show less

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Love Thy Neighbor

A Muslim Doctor's Struggle for Home in Rural America

by Virji, Ayaz

Book - 2019

"A powerful true story about a Muslim doctor's service to a small town and the hope of overcoming our country's climate of hostility and fear."--Dust Jacket "A powerful true story about a Muslim doctor's service to a small town and the hope of overcoming our country's climate of hostility and fear."--Dust Jacket Show less

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Why Cities Lose

The Deep Roots of the Urban-rural Political Divide

by Rodden, Jonathan

Book - 2019

"A [...] political scientist traces the origins of urban-rural political conflict and shows how geography shapes elections in America and beyond. Why...Show more "A [...] political scientist traces the origins of urban-rural political conflict and shows how geography shapes elections in America and beyond. Why is it so much easier for the Democratic Party to win the national popular vote than to build and maintain a majority in Congress? Why can Democrats sweep statewide offices in places like Pennsylvania and Michigan yet fail to take control of the same states' legislatures? Many place exclusive blame on partisan gerrymandering and voter suppression. But as political scientist Jonathan A. Rodden demonstrates in Why Cities Lose, the left's electoral challenges have deeper roots in economic and political geography."--Provided by Publisher Show less

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The Death of Politics

How to Heal Our Frayed Republic After Trump

by Wehner, Peter

Book - 2019

"Peter Wehner, a New York Times opinion writer and outspoken Republican and Christian who openly opposes President Trump, and veteran of three Republ...Show more "Peter Wehner, a New York Times opinion writer and outspoken Republican and Christian who openly opposes President Trump, and veteran of three Republican administrations, argues that Americans, in their frustration, have come to loathe politics, with disastrous results, and to heal we need to recapture and renew the unique and noble American tradition of improving ourselves through politics"-- Provided by publisher Show less

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We've Got People

From Jesse Jackson to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the End of Big Money and the Rise of A Movement

by Grim, Ryan

Book - 2019

"Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may seem like she came from nowhere, but the movement that propelled her to office--and to global political stardom--has been building for 30 years."--Back cover "Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may seem like she came from nowhere, but the movement that propelled her to office--and to global political stardom--has been building for 30 years."--Back cover Show less

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Fight Like A Mother

How A Grassroots Movement Became the Gun Lobby's Worst Nightmare--and How Women Everywhere Can Organize to Bring About Change

by Watts, Shannon

Book - 2019

Fight Like a Mother is the incredible account how one mother's cry for change became the driving force behind gun safety progress. Along with stories of p...Show more Fight Like a Mother is the incredible account how one mother's cry for change became the driving force behind gun safety progress. Along with stories of perseverance, courage, and compassion, Watts shines a light on the unique power of women--starting with what they have, leading with their maternal strengths, and doubling down instead of backing down. While not everyone can be on the front lines lobbying congress, every mom is already a multi-tasking organizer, and Shannon explains how to go from amateur activist to having a real impact in your community and beyond. Show less

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Ukraine and the Art of Strategy

by Freedman, Lawrence

Book - 2019

"In Ukraine and the Art of Strategy, Sir Lawrence Freedman provides an account of the origins and course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through the l...Show more "In Ukraine and the Art of Strategy, Sir Lawrence Freedman provides an account of the origins and course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict through the lens of the theory and practice of strategy. That is, he explores Putin's near, medium, and long-term strategies when he decided to initiate the conflict. How successful has he been? In contrast to many who see Putin as a master operator who has resuscitated a supine Russia against all odds, Freedman is less impressed with his strategic acumen in terms of the long-term fallout. By exploring concepts such as coercive diplomacy, limited war, escalation and information operations, Freedman brings the story up to the present, where a low-level conflict between Ukrainian and breakaway rebel forces in the east grinds on, and illuminates the external challenges faced by the governments' involved"-- Provided by publisher Show less

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Unfreedom of the Press

by Levin, Mark R.

Book - 2019

"Unfreedom of the Press is not just another book about the press. Levin shows how those entrusted with news reporting today are destroying freedom of...Show more "Unfreedom of the Press is not just another book about the press. Levin shows how those entrusted with news reporting today are destroying freedom of the press from within: "not government oppression or suppression," he writes, but self-censorship, group-think, bias by omission, and passing off opinion, propaganda, pseudo-events, and outright lies as news." Show less

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