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The narrow corridor : states, societies, and the fate of liberty / by Acemoglu, Daron,author.; Robinson, James A.,1960-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A crucial new big-picture framework that answers the question of how liberty flourishes in some states but falls to authoritarianism or anarchy in others--and explains how it can continue to thrive despite new threats"--
Subjects: Liberty.; State, The.; Power (Social sciences); Direct democracy.; Decentralization in government.; Executive power.; Violence;
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Confronting the presidents : no spin assessments from Washington to Biden / by O'Reilly, Bill,author.; Dugard, Martin,author.;
"Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit. Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction with Confronting the Presidents. From Washington to Jefferson, Lincoln to Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Kennedy to Nixon, Reagan to Obama and Biden, the 45 United States presidents have left lasting impacts on our nation. Some of their legacies continue today, some are justly forgotten, and some have changed as America has changed. Whether famous, infamous, or obscure, all the presidents shaped our nation in unexpected ways. The authors' extensive research has uncovered never before seen historical facts based on private correspondence and newly discovered documentation, such as George Washington's troubled relationship with his mother. In Confronting the Presidents, O'Reilly and Dugard present 45 wonderfully entertaining and insightful portraits of each president, with no-spin commentary on their achievements-or lack thereof. Who best served America, and who undermined the founding ideals? Who were the first ladies, and what were their surprising roles in making history? Which presidents were the best, which the worst, and which didn't have much impact? How do decisions made in one era, under the pressure of particular circumstances, still resonate today? And what do presidents like to eat, drink, and do when they aren't working-or even sometimes when they are? These and many more questions are answered in each fascinating chapter of Confronting the Presidents. Written with O'Reilly and Dugard's signature style, authority, and eye for telling detail, Confronting the Presidents will delight all readers of history, politics, and current affairs, especially during the 2024 election season"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Executive power; Political leadership; Presidents; Presidents;
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The hardest job in the world : the American presidency / by Dickerson, John,1968-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Imagine you have just been elected president. You are now commander-in-chief, chief executive, chief diplomat, chief legislator, chief of party, chief voice of the people, first responder, chief priest, and world leader. You're expected to fulfill your campaign promises, but you're also expected to solve the urgent crises of the day. What's on your to-do list? Where would you even start? The American presidency is in trouble. It has become overburdened, misunderstood, almost impossible to do. "The problems in the job unfolded before Donald Trump was elected, and the challenges of governing today will confront his successors," writes John Dickerson. After all, the founders never intended for our system of checks and balances to have one superior Chief Magistrate, with Congress demoted to "the little brother who can't keep up." In this eye-opening book, John Dickerson draws on history and contemporary times to show why we need to reevaluate how we view the presidency, how we choose our presidents, and what we expect from them once they are in office. Think of the presidential campaign as a job interview. Are we asking the right questions? Are we looking for good campaigners, or good presidents? Once a candidate gets the job, what can they do to thrive? Drawing on research and interviews with current and former White House staffers, Dickerson defines what the job of president actually entails, identifies the things that only the President can do, and analyzes how presidents in history have managed the burden. What qualities make for a good president? Who did it well? Why did Bill Clinton call the White House "the crown jewel in the American penal system"? And what lessons can we draw from past successes and failures? Ultimately, in order to evaluate candidates properly for the job, we need to adjust our expectations, and be more realistic about the goals, the requirements, and the limitations of the office."--
Subjects: Trump, Donald, 1946-; Presidents; Executive power;
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The situation room : the inside story of presidents in crisis / by Stephanopoulos, George,1961-author.; Dickey, Lisa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."George Stephanopoulos, former senior advisor to President Clinton and for more than 20 years host of This Week and Good Morning America, recounts never-before-told crises that decided the course of history, from the place 12 presidents made their highest-pressure decisions: the White House Situation Room. No room better defines American power and its role in the world than the White House Situation Room. And yet, none is more shrouded in secrecy and mystery. Created under President Kennedy, the Sit Room has been the epicenter of crisis management for presidents for more than six decades. Time and again, the decisions made within the Sit Room complex affect the lives of every person on this planet. Detailing close calls made and disasters narrowly averted, THE SITUATION ROOM will take readers through dramatic turning points in a dozen presidential administrations, including: -Incredible minute-by-minute transcripts from the Sit Room after both Presidents Kennedy and Reagan were shot -The shocking moment when Henry Kissinger raised the military alert level to DEFCON III while President Nixon was drunk in the White House residence -The extraordinary scene when President Carter asked for help from secret government psychics to rescue American hostages in Iran -A vivid retelling of the harrowing hours during the 9/11 attack -New details from Obama administration officials leading up to the raid on Osama Bin Laden -And a first-ever account of January 6th from the staff inside the Sit Room. THE SITUATION ROOM is the definitive, past-the-security-clearance look at the room where it happened, and the people -- the famous and those you've never heard of -- who have made history within its walls"--
Subjects: United States. White House Situation Room.; Executive power; Political leadership; Presidents; Presidents;
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Love you like Christmas [videorecording] / by Campbell, Graeme,1954-television director.; Somerville, Bonnie,1974-actor.; Elliott, Brennan,actor.; Brydges, Madison,actor.; Cinedigm (Firm),distributor.; Hallmark Channel (Television network),broadcaster,production company.;
Bonnie Somerville, Brennan Elliott, Madison Brydges.A high-powered executive reconsiders her priorities when car trouble leads her to Christmas Valley, a town in love with Christmas.PG.DVD-R ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Made-for-TV movies.; Romance television programs.; Christmas television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Christmas; Man-woman relationships;
For private home use only.
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Say you still love me : a novel / by Tucker, K. A.(Kathleen A.),1978-author.;
The bestselling author of The simple wild and a "master of steamy romance" (Kirkus Reviews) delivers a sizzling novel about an ambitious and high-powered executive who reconnects with her first love: the boy who broke her heart.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Businesswomen; First loves; Family-owned business enterprises; Man-woman relationships;
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Misconduct [videorecording] / by Duhamel, Josh,1972-actor.; Hopkins, Anthony,1937-actor.; Pacino, Al,1940-actor.; Shimosawa, Shintaro,film director.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Videoville Showtime.;
Josh Duhamel, Al Pacino, Anthony Hopkins, Alice Eve, Malin Akerman, Byung-hun Lee, Julia Stiles, Glen Powell.Originally released as a motion picture in 2016.When a young ambitious lawyer decides to bring on a case against a powerful pharmaceutical company executive, he soon finds himself entangled in a murderous conspiracy desperately trying to uncover the truth before it is too late.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (2.40:1 aspect ratio) ; Dolby True HD 5.1.
Subjects: Conspiracy films.; Crime films.; Feature films.; Lawyers; Pharmaceutical industry;
For private home use only.
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The It crowd - complete 1st season [videorecording].
In the gleaming high-rise offices of Reynholm Industries, powerful executives oversee billion-dollar business deals. But in the dark and shabby basement, the company's IT support team rules their own domain of professional irresponsibility, mega-nerd ecstasy, and personal insanity. Contains 6 episodes.OFRB rating: PG.DVD.
Subjects: Comedy.; Television Series.;
© 2009., Mpi Home Video,
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The tobacco wives : a novel / by Myers, Adele,author.;
In 1946 North Carolina, seamstress Maddie Sykes, a dressmaker for Bright Leaf's most influential women--the wives of powerful tobacco executives, uncovers dangerous truths about this lucrative industry in a place where everyone depends on Big Tobacco to survive.
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Historical fiction.; Tobacco industry; Tobacco use; Women dressmakers;
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The body is not an apology : the power of radical self-love / by Taylor, Sonya Renee,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.""To build a world that works for everyone, we must first make the radical decision to love every facet of ourselves. 'The body is not an apology' is the mantra we should all embrace"--Kimberlé Crenshaw, legal scholar and founder and Executive Director, African American Policy Forum"--
Subjects: Self-acceptance.; Self-perception.; Body image.; Human body.;
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