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The Queen and Her Presidents : The Hidden Hand That Shaped History. by Page, Susan.;
'The Crown' meets 'The West Wing' in this illuminating history that chronicles the largely unknown story of Queen Elizabeth IIs relationship with 13 American presidents, from Harry S. Truman to Donald J. Trump, and changed world history.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Royalty; HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General;
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I Survived ISIS : A Yazidi Woman's Escape from Genocide. by Alomar, Roza.;
Roza Alomar is a young woman from northern Iraq, where she once lived a peaceful life with her family in the mountainside community of Shingal. When she was only 10 years old, Daesh (ISIS) descended upon the Yazidi community with deadly, genocidal intent. 'I Survived ISIS' is her own harrowing tale of suffering, resilience, courage, and overcoming unspeakable obstacles on the way to freedom. Alomar now lives in Calgary, AB.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; HISTORY / Middle East / Iraq; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Genocide & War Crimes; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights;
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My Imaginary Country. by Guzmán, Patricio,film director.; Icarus Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Icarus Films in 2022.One day, without warning, a revolution exploded. It was the event that master documentarian Patricio Guzmán had been waiting for all his life: a million and a half people in the streets of Santiago, Chile, demanding justice, education, health care, and a new constitution to replace the strident rules imposed on the country during the Pinochet military dictatorship. Urgent and inspired, MY IMAGINARY COUNTRY features harrowing front-line protest footage and interviews with dynamic activist leaders and powerfully connects Chile's complex, bloody history to contemporary revolutionary social movements and the election of a new president.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; History, Modern.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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Sacrilege: The Unholy Radicalization of Europe. by Avrich, Barry,film director.; Cox, Brian,actor.; V71 US Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brian CoxOriginally produced by V71 US Inc. in 2023.Journeying through Vienna, Paris, Copenhagen, Nice, and Malmo, this documentary investigates Europe's transformation into a hub of extremism. Through personal stories and expert insights, it reveals the impact of radical Islam, political missteps, and failed immigration policies. Featuring unprecedented access to former ISIS radicals, terrorism victims, and prominent voices like the Chief Rabbi of Denmark and Nice’s top Imam, this film offers a powerful, illuminating look at the forces reshaping the continent. Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Balts (Indo-European people).; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; History.;
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Active measures : the secret history of disinformation and political warfare / by Rid, Thomas,1975-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This revelatory and dramatic history of disinformation traces the rise of secret organized deception operations from the interwar period to contemporary internet troll farms"--
Subjects: Disinformation; Information warfare; Deception (Military science); Leaks (Disclosure of information); Intelligence service;
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Masters of War. by R. Wilson, Andrew,actor.; The Great Courses (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Andrew R. WilsonOriginally produced by The Great Courses in 2012.Take an inside look at both the content and historical context of the world's greatest war strategists, guided by a member of the elite U.S. Naval War College. You'll gain a new appreciation for the subtleties and complexities of strategy, in war and otherwise.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Military history..; History, Modern.; Instructional films.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Current affairs.; History.; War.; Documentary television programs.;
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Rooted in the West Bank. by Journeyman Pictures (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Journeyman Pictures in 2024.Atta’s family has farmed the Baqa’a Valley in the West Bank for centuries, but since Israel’s 1967 occupation, their land has been confiscated piecemeal by Israeli settlers, their homes and ancient farming terraces attacked and demolished. Spanning 25 years of a farmer’s struggle to stay steadfast, this is a moving testimony to the depth of one man’s humanity in the face of intensifying settler violence and intimidation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Science.; Agriculture.; Military history..; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Foreign study.; Current affairs.; War.; Farmers.; Israel.; Palestine.; Middle East--History.;
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A Year of War. by Barnwell, Robin,film director.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PBS in 2024.The horrifying accounts of living through the Hamas attack and the war in Gaza. Told by the people directly impacted on both sides of the conflict, the death, despair and ongoing trauma. From FRONTLINE.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Political science.; Social sciences.; Military history..; Foreign study.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Current affairs.; Israel.; Palestine.;
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Beyond the messy truth : how we came apart, how we come together / by Jones, Van,1968-;
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and Internet addresses.Introduction -- America Betrayed-By Both Parties -- An Open Letter to Liberals -- An Open Letter to Conservatives -- Whitelash: Myth and Facts -- Prince, Newt, and the Way Forward: Portraits in Strange Bedfellows -- The Beautiful Work: Four Solutions -- Conclusion: Reclaiming Our Founding Dream.LSC
Subjects: Right and left (Political science); Political parties;
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Screen People : How We Entertained Ourselves into a State of Emergency. by Garber, Megan.;
Whether its our reality-television-star President or our expertly curated Instagram feeds, the line between fact and fiction - between whats real and whats fabricated for entertainment - has never been more blurred. 'Screen People' explores how the current media landscape has incentivized us to see our fellow citizens as characters in an ongoing entertainment - and how we can fight back against this phenomenon.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century; HISTORY / Social History; LITERARY CRITICISM: American / General; LITERARY CRITICISM: Modern / 21st Century; LITERARY CRITICISM: Subjects & Themes / Politics; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Commentary & Opinion; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Essays; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Media & Internet; PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture;
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