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De Gaulle expliqué aujourd'hui
By Marc Ferro. 2010
Tour à tour homme de guerre et politique, théoricien de génie, exaspérant, adulé ou décrié, le général de Gaulle a…
traversé son siècle sans laisser personne indifférent. De juin 1940 à Mai 68, de Londres à la crise algérienne, de la France libre à la Ve République, Marc Ferro retrace le destin exceptionnel de ce visionnaire, à la plume d'acier, qui s'est identifié à la nation française et a largement influé sur son destin... -- 4e de couv.Who is--? Nelson Mandela: the prisoner who gave the world hope
By Adrian Hadland. 2003
Call me Dave: the unauthorised biography of David Cameron
By Michael A Ashcroft, Isabel Oakeshott. 2016
After a decade as Conservative Party leader, David Cameron remained an enigma to those outside his tight-knit inner circle. Now,…
in the wake of his dramatic resignation following the sensational EU referendum campaign, this updated edition revisits the real David Cameron, bringing the story of his premiership to its final chapter. This biography of Britain's youngest Prime Minister for nearly 200 years provides a fascinating insight into the man only those closest to him know. Based on hundred of interviews, with everyone from Westminster insiders to intimate friends, this book reveals the real David Cameron. 2016.Interventions: a life in war and peace
By Nader Mousavizadeh, Kofi A Annan. 2012
After forty years of service at the United Nations, Kofi Annan shares his experiences during the terrorist attacks of September…
11; the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan; the war between Israel, Hizbollah, and Lebanon; the brutal conflicts of Somalia, Rwanda, and Bosnia; and the geopolitical transformations following the end of the Cold War. 2012.Nelson Mandela: the early life of Rolihlahla Madiba
By Jean Guiloineau, Joseph Rowe. 2002
Born in 1918, Mandela had exposure to the rural and tribal life of South Africa as well as the privileged…
life that was out of reach for many of his compatriots. He became active in politics as a young man, fighting for civil liberties and against the injustices of apartheid. This book explores the development, education, and character of a young man who would become a worldwide symbol of struggle, integrity, and strength of conviction. Covering the first 24 years of Mandela's life. 2002. Uniform title: Nelson Mandela, naissance d'un destin.The most amazing hockey quiz book ever
By Ron Wight. 2002
Think you know it all about hockey? These fan-stumping quizzes will dispel the hockey myths you have believed since you…
were a kid, and help you learn about the more unique hockey records that may never be broken, and the most intriguing moments in hockey history. Packed with statistics, Q&A's, fascinating stories, and a unique chapter on women's hockey. 2002.Great Stanley Cup victories: glorious moments in hockey (Amazing stories)
By Rich Mole. 2004
The most thrilling and the most dramatic games are those played during the playoffs, when the stakes are high and…
everything is on the line. Celebrate the joy of victory with some of the greatest hockey stories of the past century, including the Montreal Canadiens of the 1970, the 1980's Edmonton Oilers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs of the 1960's. 2004.Toronto Maple Leafs: stories of Canada's legendary team (Amazing stories)
By Jim Barber. 2004
The Toronto Maples Leafs hockey team is one of Canada's greatest franchises. From their humble beginnings in the 1920s, to…
their remarkable Stanley Cup victories of the 1940s and 1960s, to their teambuilding challenges of the 1990s and beyond, the Leafs have a history packed with exhilarating accomplishments and devastating setbacks. 2004.Zamboni rodeo: chasing hockey dreams from Austin to Albuquerque
By Jason Cohen. 2001
Writer Jason Cohen follows the fortunes of the minor pro hockey team, the Austin Ice Bats, through one season. From…
Lake Charles to El Paso and Waco to Monroe, he chronicles the games, bus rides, and locker room incidents of the team. He uncovers a world where people still play for the love of the game, fans can get a free autograph, and the dreams of literally hundreds of Canadian and American men are found, and lost. Strong language. 2001.Not bad for a sergeant: the memoirs of Barney Danson
By Barney Danson, Curtis Fahey. 2002
Barney Danson started out as a twenty-one year old sergeant in the Canadian army, rose to the position of parliamentary…
secretary to Pierre Trudeau and, eventually, Minister of National Defence in 1976. Here he provides an insider's view of Trudeau, other Canadian politicians, and world leaders. Danson's own story is also one of a generation of Canadians who faced the hardships of the Depression, the reality of war, and the many changes that followed. 2002.Make trouble: standing up, speaking out, and finding the courage to lead
By Cecile Richards, Lauren Peterson. 2018
Cecile Richards has been an activist since she was taken to the principal's office in seventh grade for wearing an…
armband in protest of the Vietnam War. She had an extraordinary childhood in ultra-conservative Texas, where her civil rights attorney father and activist mother taught their kids to be troublemakers. From the time Richards was a girl, she had a front-row seat to observe the rise of women in American politics. She watched her mother, Ann, transform from a housewife to an electrifying force in the Democratic party who made a name for herself as the straight-talking, truth-telling governor of Texas. But Richards also witnessed the pitfalls of public life that are unique to women. Her experiences paint a powerful portrait of the misogyny, sexism, fake news, and even the threat of violence confronting those who challenge authority. As a young woman, Richards worked as a labor organizer alongside women earning minimum wage and learned that those in power don't give it up without a fight. Now, after years of advocacy, resistance, and progressive leadership, she shares her story - from the joy and heartbreak of activism to the challenges of raising kids, having a life, and making change, all at the same time. She shines a light on the people and lessons that have gotten her through good times and bad, and encourages readers to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way. 2018.The restless wave: good times, just causes, great fights, and other appreciations
By Mark Salter, John McCain. 2018
"A candid new political memoir from Senator John McCain--his most personal book in years--covering everything from 2008 up to the…
present."--Provided by publisher. Written while confronting a mortal illness, John McCain looks back with appreciation on his years in the Senate, his historic 2008 campaign for the presidency against Barack Obama, and his crusades on behalf of democracy and human rights in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Always the fighter, McCain attacks the 'spurious nationalism' and political polarization afflicting American policy. He makes an impassioned case for democratic internationalism and bi-partisanship. He tells stories of his most satisfying moments of public service, including his work with another giant of the Senate, Edward M. Kennedy. Senator McCain recalls his disagreements with several presidents and minces no words in his objections to some of President Trump's statements and policies. At the same time, he offers a positive vision of America that looks beyond the Trump presidency. Bestseller. 2018.A full life: reflections at ninety
By Jimmy Carter. 2015
In this autobiography, former President Carter tells what he is proud of and what he might do differently. He discusses…
his regret at losing his re-election, but how he and Rosalynn pushed on and made a new life with second and third rewarding careers. He is frank about the presidents who have succeeded him, world leaders, and his passions for the causes he cares most about, particularly the condition of women and the deprived people of the developing world. Bestseller. 2015.Five presidents: my extraordinary journey with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford
By Clint Hill, Lisa McCubbin. 2016
Retired Secret Service agent Clint Hill walked alongside Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, and Ford, seeing them through a long,…
tumultuous era: the Cold War; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert F. Kennedy; the Vietnam War; Watergate and the resignations of Spiro Agnew and Richard Nixon. He delivers a unique insider's perspective of the most historic moments of the 20th century during his seventeen years protecting the most powerful office in the nation, sheds new light on the character and personality of these five presidents, reveals their humanity in the face of grave decisions. Bestseller. 2016.Al Franken, giant of the Senate
By Al Franken. 2017
The Harvard-educated comedian, talk-show host, and U.S. Senator chronicles the story of his unlikely senatorial campaign, detailing the ensuing months-long…
recount and what his service has taught him about America's deeply polarized political culture. Bestseller. 2017.Promise me, Dad: a year of hope, hardship, and purpose
By Joseph R. Biden. 2017
In November 2014, thirteen members of the Biden family gathered on Nantucket for Thanksgiving, a tradition they had been celebrating…
for the past forty years. But this year felt different. Joe and Jill Biden's eldest son, Beau, had been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor fifteen months earlier, and his survival was uncertain. "Promise me, Dad," Beau had told his father. "Give me your word that no matter what happens, you're going to be all right." Joe Biden gave him his word. The year that followed would be the most momentous and challenging in Joe Biden's extraordinary life and career. Vice President Biden traveled more than a hundred thousand miles that year, across the world, dealing with crises in Ukraine, Central America, and Iraq. For twelve months, while Beau fought for and then lost his life, the vice president balanced the twin imperatives of living up to his responsibilities to his country and his responsibilities to his family. Bestseller. 2017.When they call you a terrorist: a Black Lives Matter memoir
By Asha Bandele, Patrisse Khan-Cullors, Angela Y Davis. 2018
A memoir by the co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement explains the movement's position of love, humanity, and justice,…
challenging perspectives that have negatively labeled the movement's activists while calling for essential political changes. Bestseller. 2018." Personne n'en doute, Jean-François Lisée est un homme d'idées. Mais est-il un homme d'action ? La question est importante,…
car il y aura bientôt un choix à faire. Celui d'un nouveau chef pour le Parti québécois. Doit-il se lancer ? C'est la question qu'il se pose et le dialogue qu'il veut lancer avec les lecteurs et électeurs dans ce livre étonnant. Jean-François Lisée y fait un retour sur son engagement en politique, relate ses combats, raconte ses passions, ses réalisations et ses erreurs. Il rend publiques des notes qu'il a produites avant et pendant les 18 mois de pouvoir du gouvernement Marois. Sur la langue, sur la charte de la laïcité, sur la souveraineté, sur les raisons de la défaite du 7 avril et sur quelques pistes à envisager pour remonter la pente, Lisée a des analyses, des anecdotes, des stratégies. Il les livre, sans fard, au bon jugement du lecteur, qu'il appelle à évaluer si cela suffit, ou non, à faire de lui un bon candidat... " -- 4e de couv.Walter & Albertina Sisulu: in our lifetime
By Elinor Batezat Sisulu. 2003
This is a moving love story against all odds. The Sisulus endured persecution, hardship and many years of separation, borne…
with patience, hope and enduring love. This book is their unforgattable biography, packed with intimate glimpses and thought-provoking insights. 2003.The long way home
By AnnMarie Wolpe. 1994
The author was a young Johannesburg mother of 34 when, in 1963, her lawyer husband Harold was arrested, certain to…
be called to stand trial along with Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu in the now-famous Rivonia treason case. In this book she describes Harold's prison break-out, his escape across the border into Swaziland, and his final dash for freedom disguised as a clergyman. 1994.