Biography & Autobiography - Political

Congress shall make no law . . .abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of people to peaceably assemble. These words have guided the life of Frank Wilkinson, perhaps the nation's staunchest defender of civil liberties, to the degree...

Walther Leisler Kiep is one of the most independent and influential German post-war politicians. He is also a successful entrepreneur and longtime chairman of Atlantik-Br cke, the influential German-American friendship organization, which he now serves as honorary chairman. In his autobiography, Kiep speaks frankly...

This readable book reveals how people can apply the leadership wisdom of Winston Churchill to enhance the quality of their personal and professional lives.Author: Larry KryskeISBN-10: 1552124592ISBN-13: 9781552124598Publisher: Trafford PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2000Pages: 236Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d

We remember Abraham Lincoln for many things, but without his ability at persuasion, we would remember him for nothing. It was that ability that brought him first to national prominence and the White House, and then through the most difficult four years that any...

First published in 1917, "Rasputin the Rascal Monk" is a study of Rasputin and his influence over the Russian royal family during the latter years of the Romanov Dynasty. Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (1869 - 1916) was a Russian mystic and holy man famous for...

Author: Mark WashburneISBN-10: 1524550337ISBN-13: 9781524550332Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/18/2016Pages: 378Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.22lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d

Discover the life lessons from Abraham Lincoln that can transform your life Abraham Lincoln is one of the most fascinating figures of our history, for a wide variety of reasons. He represents the summation of those leadership and personal qualities that had helped to...

Stockholm in late November. It gets dark not much beyond lunchtime, this far north, this time of year. It was now three pm and the sky was pitch black. I strolled alone in the snow, huddled figures around me, down the main road of...

Vladimir Putin is one of the modern world's most well-known leaders - learn more about this charismatic man's past, political career, and personal life in this book by Susan W. Rhodes.Author: Susan W. RhodesISBN-10: 1518658415ISBN-13: 9781518658419Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/17/2015Pages: 148Format: PaperbackWeight:...

"Of course in the Andrew Johnson drama the spectacular act is the impeachment. Americans who so lately had been holding their breath as they watched the great strugglewaged by Grant and Sherman against Robert E. Lee, now had to watch with more painful feelings...

Journeys with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media reveals deep knowledge of elections, traditional and new media, and the importance of seeking new journeys throughout one's life.Assistant to Jimmy Carter, Emmy-winning producer for CBS coverage of the first man on the moon and...

Helen Shiller recounts her independent path of resistance: from the student anti-war movement of the 1960s to a Black Panther Party alliance to Mayor Harold Washington's 26th vote to lonely voice against Mayor Richard M. Daley on a myriad of issues.Author: Helen ShillerISBN-10: 1642598887ISBN-13:...

Featuring a new introduction from renowned activist and writer Cherrié Moraga, Waiting in the Wings (25th Anniversary Edition) is a thoughtfully tender memoir of lesbian motherhood.Author: Cherríe MoragaISBN-10: 164259878XISBN-13: 9781642598780Publisher: Haymarket BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/27/2022Pages: 160Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.50d

Helen Shiller recounts her independent path of resistance: from the student anti-war movement of the 1960s to a Black Panther Party alliance to Mayor Harold Washington's 26th vote to lonely voice against Mayor Richard M. Daley on a myriad of issues.Author: Helen ShillerISBN-10: 1642598429ISBN-13:...

Featuring a new introduction from renowned activist and writer Cherrié Moraga, Waiting in the Wings (25th Anniversary Edition) is a thoughtfully tender memoir of lesbian motherhood.Author: Cherríe MoragaISBN-10: 1642598305ISBN-13: 9781642598308Publisher: Haymarket BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/06/2022Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.50d

In his newest book, Daniel J. Mahoney offers refreshing historical antidotes to the displays of despotism in today's political arena. "A brilliantly written and researched tribute to the pantheon of classically trained and thinking men of action." --Victor Davis HansonIn The Statesman as Thinker,...

From New York Times bestselling author Helen Rappaport comes a superb and revealing biography of Mary Seacole that is testament to her remarkable achievements and corrective to the myths that have grown around her. Raised in Jamaica, Mary Seacole first came to England in...

The closest friend of Lee Harvey Oswald and his Soviet wife Marina upon the couple's arrival in Texas breaks a sixty-year silence with a riveting story of his time with JFK's assassin and his candid assessment of the murder that marked a turning point...

"We didn't realize it at the time, but we were witnesses to the 'keyboard W scandal'. As you might remember, the new administration discovered vandalism and that the Ws had been removed on their computer keyboards. There was an investigation to find out who...

Every now and then someone with special qualities comes along and touches the lives of many people. Such a person was Congressman Silvio O. Conte who represented Western Massachusetts from 1959 until 1991. His service was marked by a rare combination of humanity, passion...

A son comes of age in a fiercely political world "Thomas Fleming gives us an unforgettable story about an immigrant family--his family--as it struggles to find a place in the American century. He shares with us the dreams and heartaches of his parents, and,...

The brother of slain civil rights hero Medgar Evers tells his story, including how he led a biracial coalition that unseated an all-white Mississippi delegation at the 1968 Democratic Convention and how he became the first African American to be elected governor of Mississippi...

Fierce and funny, this memoir in essay and song is full of wonderful tales of art and protest. Leon Rosselson's Where Are the Elephants? is a rare behind-the-scenes look at the life and times of one of England's foremost songwriters. This clear-eyed portrait of...

The most interesting man in the world? At times, Ed Hale made the Dos Equis guy look like a shut-in. Now for the first time, Hale's inspiring story is told in the pages of Hale Storm. It's a rollicking, inspirational tale like no other:...

Dr. Julio Antonio del Marmol, along with his team and two new allies, work to obtain a copy of a diabolical machine developed by the Chinese Communist Party which is the cause of the Havana Syndrome. One of the new allies, a Chinese spy...

As he and Chandee successfully avenge themselves for the death of Julio Antonio's dog, Kimbo, on the G-2 agents responsible, they accidentally stumble across the wedding of Sandra. Even though they had spoken at length six or seven months previously, Sandra had made no...

An Iraqi bioweapons scientist has information vital to US interests. He is being hunted by insurgents and his own government. Stephen Monteiro, an ex-Secret Service agent, is assigned to find him before the bad guys do . . . but the government that assigned...

From John Adams's sons two hundred years ago to the Bush brothers today, America has witnessed a long line of dynastic sons who have been forced into political roles by their ambitious relatives. Great Expectations examines the burden of being born into one of...

"Len tells his story as only he can: forthright, confident and witty. What emerges is a hard-hitting assessment of dramatic times, and a message of hope for the future."-- Jeremy CorbynLen McCluskey is the standout trade unionist of his era. Head of the giant...

North Korea is threatening The U.S. and South Korea with their nuclear arsenals almost everyday. How did the leaders of the free world allow this dangerous situation to develop for seven decades? This absorbing family memoire journeys through the long and dark time tunnel...

Congressman David Cicilline offers his provocative takes on Republicans, Democrats, and the world of politics in the wake of Donald Trump. The rioters were still in the Capitol, shattering the door to the House Chamber and bellowing "Hang Mike Pence," when David Cicilline, safely...

Whether you love him or hate him, Donald Trump is the Republican front-runner for the 2016 presidential election. Author Gieseril invites you to form an educated opinion as he breaks down the science behind Trump's often controversial behaviors. Gieseril provides a critical analysis on...

The Shelf2Life Reconstruction to World Power (1865-1923) Collection is a compelling set of pre-1923 materials that explore the rapid social, economic and political changes experienced in the United States after the Civil War. From courageous battles fought by the Rough Riders to the effects...

The Imperial Guard of Napoleon: From Marengo to Waterloo is a historical book written by Joel Tyler Headley and originally published in 1888. The book focuses on the elite military unit known as the Imperial Guard, which served under Napoleon Bonaparte during his reign...

It was a balancing act between two worlds, the safe, secure life in Germany on the one hand and the magical attraction of a foreign country on the other. With time, for the German journalist and author, Brigitte Schulze, Ukraine became a second home....

Author: Scooter Downey, Jon Du Toit, Mike CernovichISBN-10: 0998490113ISBN-13: 9780998490113Publisher: R. R. BowkerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/13/2018Pages: 434Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.39lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d

"As the Russian-built Lada sedan sped towards Havana, the man known as Lince felt a sudden chill running down his spine. Could it be possible that the same people he sought help from had double-crossed him? The likelihood that someone at the US State...

Many of Ronald Reagan's ways were not only unusual, but seem to contradict his others. Some authors are so perplexed by his nature they are reluctant to even assign intelligence to his mentality. They suspect he operated on everything from instinct to hunches to...

Dr. Sam Keo is now an honored clinical psychologist working for the county of Los Angeles, and his story is one of triumph over adversity-but not without a cost. The third of eleven children, Sam was in the eleventh grade when the Khmer Rouge...

Dr. Sam Keo is now an honored clinical psychologist working for the county of Los Angeles, and his story is one of triumph over adversity-but not without a cost. The third of eleven children, Sam was in the eleventh grade when the Khmer Rouge...

A stirring, heartfelt manifesto written by a man who fervently believes in what workers with their civil society allies can achieve for the good of all. Sid Ryan, one of Canada's most courageous and progressive union leaders, draws on the experience of his varied...

In Exit Emperor Kim Jong-il, authors John H. Cha and K. J. Sohn present a compelling portrait of two men caught up in a struggle for the survival of North Korean society. Th e product of an eight-year study of individuals who observed and...

Author: Jimmie W. GreeneISBN-10: 1456745360ISBN-13: 9781456745363Publisher: AuthorhouseLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/27/2011Pages: 232Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.76lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d

HOW CHINA'S MOST CELEBRATED VIOLIN PRODIGY BECAME AN ENEMY OF THE STATE.The King of Violins is the heartbreaking story of China's most celebrated violin prodigy, Ma Sicong, who composed his first concerto at the age of 12.During his career, this gentle, dignified man composed...

National broadcast journalist Hugh Hewitt warns how a Clinton "reign" would damage the fundamental, foundational traditions upon which America is built. In THE QUEEN, Hugh Hewitt's in-depth examination of the career and accomplishments -epic failures, really- of the real Hillary Clinton will show you...

He was a lion of a man who helped shape the course of this century with his relentless ambition and fierce political instincts. Few have matched Winston Churchill's cunning or force of will. Few have seen the equal of his audacity on the battlefield...

Across the Western world, people are desperate for a radical shift in politics and for new kinds of politicians. Primary defeats for established figures and shock results in referendums are becoming the norm, while outsiders are shaking up political cultures. In this book, Ali...

This early biography is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. Chesterton provides a detailed and meticulous biography of the English farmer and journalist who lived between 1763 and 1835. This book is a fascinating read for any social or political...

Standing on the roof of Canada House following one of the worst wartime air raids on London and surveying the devastation around them, two men resolved to devote their lives to the cause of peace. One of them was Mike Pearson, soon to become...

Author: Dale Anthony EdmonstonISBN-10: 144157994XISBN-13: 9781441579942Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/22/2009Pages: 130Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.77lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d