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The matter of Black lives : writing from the New Yorker / by Cobb, Jelani,editor,writer of foreword.; Remnick, David,editor.;
Bringing together reporting, profiles, memoir and criticism from The New Yorker to present a bold and complex portrait of black life in America, told through stories of private triumphs and national tragedies, political vision, and artistic inspiration throughout history.
Subjects: Essays.; African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Racism;

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;

A promised land [sound recording] / by Obama, Barack,author,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by the author.In this anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.
Subjects: Biographies.; Audiobooks.; Autobiographies.; Obama, Barack.; African American politicians; Presidents;

A promised land / by Obama, Barack,author.;
In this anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency--a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Obama, Barack.; Presidents; African American politicians;

Yara's spring / by Saeed, Jamal,1959-; McKay, Sharon E.; Kazemi, Nahid.;
Crafted through the focused lens of Jamal Saeeds own experiences in Syria and brought to life with acclaimed author Sharon E. McKay, 'Yara's Spring' is a story of coming of age against all odds and the many kinds of love that bloom even in the face of war. Jamal Saeed spent twelve years as a prisoner of consciousness in Syria before being invited to Canada in 2016. He lives in Kingston, ON. Co-author McKay lives in Prince Edward Island.LSC

Ukraine and Russia : from civilized divorce to uncivil war / by D'Anieri, Paul J.,1965-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."D'Anieri explores the dynamics within Ukraine, between Ukraine and Russia, and between Russia and the West, that emerged with the collapse of the Soviet Union and eventually led to war in 2014. Proceeding chronologically, this book shows how Ukraine's separation from Russia in 1991, at the time called a 'civilized divorce', led to what many are now calling 'a new Cold War'. He argues that the conflict has worsened because of three underlying factors--the security dilemma, the impact of democratization on geopolitics, and the incompatible goals of a post-Cold War Europe. Rather than a peaceful situation that was squandered, D'Anieri argues that these were deep-seated pre-existing disagreements that could not be bridged, with concerning implications for the resolution of the Ukraine conflict. The book also shows how this war fits into broader patterns of contemporary international conflict and should therefore appeal to researchers working on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia's relations with the West, and conflict and geopolitics more generally." --
Subjects: Ukraine Conflict, 2014-;

Indigenous peoples in politics / by Rose, Simon,1961-;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet address and index.Examines the political involvement of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.LSC
Subjects: Native peoples; Native peoples; Native activists; Native peoples;

China unbound : a new world disorder / by Chiu, Joanna,author.;
While the U.S. stumbles, an award-winning foreign correspondent chronicles China's dramatic moves to become the world's dominant power in 'China Unbound'. Joanna Chiu is an internationally recognized author in China. She is currently a senior journalist covering China-related topics for the Toronto Star, Canada's largest newspaper, and has previously served as bureau chief of the Star Vancouver.

Liar's circus : a strange and terrifying journey into the upside-down world of Trump's MAGA rallies / by Hoffman, Carl,1960-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail meets a work of daring and immersive contemporary anthropology: Carl Hoffman, who has written about the most dangerous and remote corners of the world, journeys deep inside President Trump's rallies, seeking to understand the strange and powerful tribe that forms the president's base"--
Subjects: Trump, Donald, 1946-; Identity politics; Personality and politics; Political culture; Social psychology;

Too much and never enough : how my family created the world's most dangerous man / by Trump, Mary L.,author.;
"In this revelatory, authoritative portrait of Donald J. Trump and the toxic family that made him, Mary L. Trump, a trained clinical psychologist and Donald's only niece, shines a bright light on the dark history of their family in order to explain how her uncle became the man who now threatens the world's health, economic security, and social fabric"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Trump, Donald, 1946-; Presidents; Presidents;