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Agent Garbo
The Brilliant, Eccentric Secret Agent Who Tricked Hitler and Saved D-Day
This true-life thriller describes Juan Pujol, a poultry farmer who opposed the Nazis and concocted a series of staggering lies that lead to his becoming one of Germany's most valued spies, while actually acting as a double-agent for the Allies.
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Snow-Storm in August
Washington City, Francis Scott Key, and the Forgotten Race Riot of 1835
The Washington, D.C. editor of Salon documents how the epic struggle over slavery culminated in a race riot in mid-19th-century Washington City, providing coverage of such topics as the period influx of free black citizens, the contributions of District Attorney Francis Scott Key and the trials of Arthur Bowen and Beverly Snow.
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Don't Make No Waves-Don't Back No Losers
An Insider's Analysis of the Daley Machine
Rakove's study of Chicago politics focuses on how the Daley machine pervaded the lives of everyday Chicagoans. Rakove brings street-wise insight and a scholar's theoretical lens to the book, blending anecdotes with political science.
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Confidence Men
Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a President
Draws on hundreds of hours of interviews and in-depth research to relate the complete story of the nation's financial meltdown, from the trading floors of Lower Manhattan to the power corridors inside the Beltway.NPR Bestseller
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Drift
The Unmooring of American Military Power
In past wars, the U.S. practically dismantled its military after the troops came home. But today, says MSNBC News anchor and writer Rachel Maddow, the nation finds itself in a state of almost permanent war. Her book argues that the U.S. military has grown bloated partially because the nation is insulated from the wars its soldiers fight.NPR Bestseller
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It Worked for Me
In Life and Leadership
Collecting lessons and personal anecdotes that have shaped the four-star general and former secretary of state's legendary career in public service, this blueprint for leadership offers wise advice for succeeding in the workplace and beyond.NPR Bestseller
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The Age of Deception
Nuclear Diplomacy in Treacherous Times
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency discusses his tenure in that position, including his dealings with an aggressive America, negotiations with Iran and attempts to engage North Korea, in a book where the author also discusses the possibility of a nuclear-free future.
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The Harm in Hate Speech
New York University law professor Jeremy Waldron calls attention to the fact that the U.S. is the only liberal democracy in the world without some version of hate speech regulation.
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End This Depression Now!
With the Great Recession well into its fourth year, New York Times economics columnist Paul Krugman asks what makes this slump so intractable. He argues that recovery could take root if politicians simply mustered the will to end this depression now.NPR Bestseller
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Known and Unknown
A Memoir
The first secretary of defense under President George W. Bush takes stock of his life and offers an insider's account of the Bush administration, Sept. 11 and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Our Divided Political Heart
The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent
Noted political commentator E.J. Dionne offers a passionate argument about American identity, what is tearing the United States apart and what can be done to restore Americans' confidence.
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China Airborne
In 2011, China announced its 12th Five-Year Plan, which included the commitment to spend a quarter of a trillion dollars to jump-start its aerospace industry. In China Airborne, James Fallows documents the extraordinary scale of China's project, making clear how it stands to catalyze the nation's hypergrowth and hyperurbanization, revolutionizing China in ways analogous to the building of America's transcontinental railroad in the 19th century.
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We Can All Do Better
The New Jersey Senator, Olympic gold medalist and former championship player for the New York Knicks outlines recommendations for breaking current political cycles while advising American voters on how to become more involved, sharing historical examples of challenges to democracy that were effectively surmounted by change-oriented citizens.
