Biography & Autobiography - Political

In the nation's capital, political elites don't have rules, and you can't complain to Human Resources. It's just easier to get out as fast as you can... and maybe write a book. This book started out as a complaint to human resources, scribbled on...

A Pulitzer Prize--winning editorialist and a former syndicated columnist, Edwin M. Yoder Jr. spent forty years as a newspaper journalist. Telling Others What to Think, he writes, is about "an education in its broadest sense," the experiences and personal influences that formed him. Yoder...

John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough (1644-1722), was one of the greatest military commanders and statesman in the history of England. His descendant, Sir Winston Churchill wrote this work as both an act of homage, and as an historical insight into the man behind...

A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.Author: Emma WilliamsISBN-10: 1566567890ISBN-13: 9781566567893Publisher: Olive Branch PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2009Pages: 412Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.00dReview Citation(s): Library Journal 05/15/2010 pg. 79Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2010 pg....

To know the story of the life and times of Judge Gilbert Merritt is to understand modern U.S. politics of the mid to late 20th century-how it came to be, and how it worked-particularly in the American South.Author: Keel HuntISBN-10: 1513141384ISBN-13: 9781513141381Publisher: West Margin...

'That politics was the most exciting of all the exciting things in the world I never doubted' Shirley Williams was born to politics. As well as being influenced by her mother, Vera Brittan, her father George Catlin, a leading political scientist, encouraged his daughter...

'Critics have repeatedly underestimated Morrison's political skill and overplayed the impact of his missteps. But Morrison seems to understand, more than most, what gets through to mainstream Australians and what they ignore.' Nine months after the spill that catapulted Scott Morrison to the top...

Mahatma Gandhi led India to independence through a non-violent movement. The Father of nation lived a simple life in community home or ashrams along with his trusted satyagrahis. Gandhi ashrams in South Africa and India witnessed his struggle to win independence for India through...

A book on musings of the author's personal experiences before and after the civil war In Nigeria that started in 1967 and ended in 1970 and thoughts on contemporary political issues in Nigeria from then up until the year 2019.Author: Olu AlukoISBN-10: 8617615966ISBN-13: 9798617615960Publisher:...

With stirring prose as timeless as the Constitution itself, President Donald Trump will take your breath away with this tragic tale of love, betrayal, and a heist gone wrong. No one emerges unscathed, least of all the man he loves most.Author: Pablo Las TunasISBN-10:...

Entertaining, fast-paced, instructional, The Change Maker is not only a memoir, but a blueprint for how we can change our own lives, as well as the world around us, by providing personal lessons in the values of strategic thinking and responsible leadership. Through compelling...

The Sunday Times bestseller ***'[A] compelling story of overcoming adversity... Unexpectedly fascinating... amazingly inspiriting...' --- The Observer '...the vitality of the book lies in its directness and conversational candour... An engaging memoir' --- The Sunday Times 'Extraordinary' --- Evening Standard 'Funny, honest and at...

Politics Home: Parliamentarians' Top Books for Christmas 2021'A must read for political geeks' - Saqib Bhatti There was a huge upsurge of global interest in US politics during the Trump presidency, culminating in the November 2020 election, the victory of the Democrat candidate Joe...

Author: Paul E. PattonISBN-10: 0813199352ISBN-13: 9780813199351Publisher: University Press of KentuckyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2023Pages: 296Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d

"A New Dawn for Pakistan: Imran Khan's Leadership Journey" is a captivating account of the political and personal journey of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and currently most popular and most followed politician of Pakistan. This book delves into the life...

The father of Marxism spent roughly half his life in the English capital. Simon Webb's new book takes a fresh look at where and how he lived, who he knew and the effect the Victorian city had on himself and his family.Author: Simon WebbISBN-10:...

Economist Glenn C. Loury is one of the most prominent public intellectuals of our time: he's often radically opposed to the political mainstream, and delights in upending what's expected of a Black public figure. But more so than the arguments themselves--on affirmative action, institutional...

The philosopher Antonio Negri was one of the preeminent thinkers of our time: his writings on class, socialism, and empire have had an enormous influence on contemporary political theory. His political activism and outspoken advocacy for the downtrodden also placed him at the centre...

As President Trump's National Security Advisor, John Bolton spent many of 453 days in the room where it happened, and the facts speak for themselves. The result is a "scathing and revelatory" (The New Yorker) White House memoir that is the most comprehensive and...

This short book is all about the lost opportunity of men sentenced to life in prison. For these men, the only way out is to die in prison, which I call "toe tag parole." The option of commutation is a possibility, except that it...

Former prime minister of India and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was an understated and a singular politician of the kind rarely seen in contemporary times. His patriotism was uncompromising, forged out of the paradoxes of his life: The sensitive...

A feminist biography of the only woman to become prime minister of Israel In this authoritative and empathetic biography, Pnina Lahav reexamines the life of Golda Meir (1898-1978) through a feminist lens, focusing on her recurring role as a woman standing alone among men....

From Compton to Congress reveals shocking criminal charges, based on an FBI Sting, that send Congressman Walter R. Tucker III reeling, and changes his life forever.Against the great odds of overcoming the tough streets of Compton, young Tucker fulfills his goals of becoming valedictorian...

A bitter sweet, dark political comedy based on one man's true story and his odyssey in search for identity, And Here I Am is an epic voyage of identity and self-discovery based on Ahmed Tobasi's personal coming of age story. Combining fact and fantasy,...

Originally published in 1923. Author: Janet Penrose Trevelyan Language: English Keywords: History Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality,...

Once the darling of the Left, British journalist Melanie Phillips was "mugged by reality" to become a controversial champion of national and cultural identity. Guardian Angel is that rare memoir that grabs you by the shoulders with an urgency that screams, "PAY ATTENTION "...

To truly understand the dynamics and magic of the Kennedy family, one must understand their passion for sailing and the sea. Many families sail together, but the Kennedys' relationship with Victura, the 25-foot sloop purchased in 1932, stands apart. Throughout their brief lives, Joe...

Radical liberals want to make America a better place, but their utopian social engineering leads, ironically, to greater human suffering. So argues David Horowitz, bestselling author in his newest book Radicals: Portraits of a Destructive Passion. From Karl Marx to Barack Obama, Horowitz shows...

The Father of British Canada: A Chronicle is a classic Canadian history biography by William Wood. Guy Carleton, first Baron Dorchester, was born at Strabane, County Tyrone, on the 3rd of September 1724, the anniversary of Cromwell's two great victories and death. He came...

Now in paperback with a new afterword: "The definitive account" (The New Republic) of the biggest rising star in the Republican party and a possible 2016 presidential candidate, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida.Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been called "the Michael Jordan of Republican...

Virtually every American citizen is descended from an immigrant. Immigrants built this country, made it great and made it strong. Legal immigrants. But there are also those who choose to sneak in, and take what they want. Who insist that Americans cater to them....

Revered across the globe as an author of compelling novels, journalism, and essays that came to define the twentieth century, George Orwell was an unmatched political visionary, shining a light on the insidious nature of propaganda. Yet this chronicler of war, social injustices and...

Imagine you are sick of the government. Bureaucrats and aristocrats are constantly telling you what to do, basically enforcing a totalitarian regime. Maybe this is not so hard to imagine after what has been happening in recent years. And then imagine you protest. But...

A celebrated historian recounts Hubert Humphrey's role as a liberal hero of twentieth-century America Hubert Humphrey was liberalism's most dedicated defender, and its most public and tragic sacrifice. As a young politician in 1948, he defied segregationists and forced the Democratic Party to commit...

From the Sea to the Stars: The Remarkable Journey of Captain Brett CrozierAre you ready to embark on an extraordinary voyage that will take you from the depths of the sea to the limitless expanse of the stars? Prepare to be captivated by the...

""A Genealogical Account Of The Barclays Of Urie, For Upwards Of Seven Hundred Years: With Memoirs Of Colonel David Barclay"" is a historical book written by Robert Barclay in 1812. The book provides a comprehensive genealogical account of the Barclays of Urie, a prominent...

The second volume of The Last American Editor invites readers to explore the meaning of life beyond the ordinary. An ode to the community and the love for self-discovery, Ken Tingley's columns possess great value as they captivate the audience's emotions by revisiting stories...

He was the top male box office attraction at the movies, one of the most widely read newspaper columnists in America, a radio commentator with an audience of more than 60 million, and a globetrotting speaker who filled lecture halls across the land. But...

He was a respected cabinetmaker and councillor by day - but Deacon William Brodie changed into a sinister, thieving monster when darkness fell on the old city of Edinburgh. Cleverly employing his respectable reputation to access the richest members of society before stealing from...

Moral paragon, public servant, founding father; scoundrel, opportunist, womanizing phony: There are many Benjamin Franklins. Now, as we celebrate the tercentenary of Franklin's birth, Jerry Weinberger reveals the Franklin behind the many masks and shows that the real Franklin was far more remarkable than...

Yu-Tang Daniel Lew had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat, editor and professor. He served as consul general in Vancouver, minister in Brazil, and ambassador to New Zealand and at the United Nations. He also devoted many years to teaching-first at Tsing...

Over sessions which lasted two to three hours each time, every week for half a year, George Yeo met and mused over a wide range of topics with writer Woon Tai Ho and research assistant Keith Yap. Speaking from notes, he began with himself...

Over sessions which lasted two to three hours each time, every week for half a year, George Yeo met and mused over a wide range of topics with writer Woon Tai Ho and research assistant Keith Yap. Speaking from notes, he began with himself...

Essential reading from an expert voice: Luis A. Miranda Jr.'s personal and political memoir reveals a deep understanding of Latino culture and how to build community to change our world for the better. A veteran of New York and national politics, Luis Miranda embodies...

In the 1930s and 1940s Marxist academics and others interested in liberal political reform often faced virulent accusations of treason from nationalist critics. In Arbiters of Patriotism, John Person explores the lives of two of the most notorious right-wing intellectuals responsible for leading such...

Since his undergraduate days in Cambridge, George Yeo has spoken and written much in and out of government. Many remember the things which he said or wrote years ago. This book is a compilation of some of his best speeches and writings which were...

Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar was a Texas politician, poet, diplomat and soldier, was a leading Texas political figure during the Texas Republic era. He was the second President of the Republic of Texas preceded by David G. Burnet who was interim President and Sam Houston,...

The Life of John W. Davis is a biography written by Theodore A. Huntley. The book chronicles the life of John W. Davis, a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the Solicitor General of the United States, Ambassador to the United Kingdom,...

The Lords of the Night and the Tonalamatl of the Codex Borbonicus is a book written by Charles Pickering Bowditch in 1900. The book is a detailed study of the ancient Mesoamerican calendar system, particularly the Tonalamatl, which is a divinatory almanac that was...

Building a New Majority weaves together the autobiographical recollections of the political and professional life of the author, Michael P. Balzano, with his seasoned analysis of several successful Republican presidential campaigns. The combination provides the foundation for recommendations for current and future Republican candidates...