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The great shark hunt: strange tales from a strange time (Gonzo papers. #1.)
By Hunter S Thompson. 2013
Features Thompson's early writings, which focus on the political and social turbulence of mid-20th-century America. With his signature style, these…
essays show his evolution from a sports reporter to the outrageous, insightful and always daring creator of Gonzo Journalism. 2013.The domestic sources of American foreign policy: insights and evidence
By Eugene R Wittkopf, James M McCormick. 2004
This comprehensive survey of the interaction between domestic and international politics shows how public opinion, interest groups, the media, the…
intelligence establishment, and the different branches of American government influence U.S. foreign policy formulation, with a special emphasis on national security issues in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001. 2004.The dream palace of the Arabs: a generation's odyssey
By Fouad Ajami. 1998
Examines the concepts of secular nationalism and modernity as conceived by Arab intellectuals of Beirut, Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo. Provides…
insights into the Middle East from Arabic sources: fiction, poetry, memoirs, and political commentaries. c1998.The Discourses (The Penguin classics)
By Bernard Crick, Niccolò Machiavelli, Leslie J Walker. 1970
In his carefully argued commentary on Livy’s history of Roman republicanism, Machiavelli proposes a system of government that would uphold…
civic freedom and security by instilling virtues of active citizenship in the populace. Originally written circa 1517. 1970.The Chinese, portrait of a people: Portrait Of A People
By John Fraser. 1980
As a correspondent to the Toronto "Globe and Mail" in Peking, Fraser had the opportunity to meet a wide range…
of Chinese people and to learn of their culture and government. 1980.This history of Chinese immigration to Canada includes an examination of the impact of racism on the Chinese community and…
the occupational achievements of Chinese-Canadians in the 1960s and after. c1988.The case for impeachment
By Allan J Lichtman. 2017
The bully pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the golden age of journalism
By Doris Kearns Goodwin. 2013
Focusing on the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft, this book revisits the Progressive…
Era during which Roosevelt wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupt money brokers only to see it compromised by Taft. 2013.The case for peace: how the Arab-Israeli conflict can be resolved
By Alan M Dershowitz. 2005
The certifiable salesperson: The Ultimate Guide To Help Any Salesperson Go Crazy With Unprecedented Sales!
By Tom Hopkins, Laura L Laaman. 2003
This focuses on critical selling techniques, from handshakes and clothing to networking and presentations. By observing three salespeople during their…
transformation from skeptical to productive, this handbook helps individuals turn fear of rejection into confidence. 2003.The captive mind (Vintage International)
By Czesław Miłosz. 1990
Written in the early 1950s, when Eastern Europe was in the grip of Stalinism and many Western intellectuals placed their…
hopes in the new order of the East, this work reveals in detail the often beguiling allure of totalitarian rule to people of all political beliefs and its frightening effects on the minds of those who embrace it. 1990. Uniform title: Zniewolony umysł.The Canadian caper
By Jean Pelletier, Claude Adams. 1981
The candidate: fear and loathing on the campaign trail
By Noah Richler. 2016
During the 2015 federal election, approximately 1200 political campaigns were held across Canada. One of those campaigns belonged to author,…
journalist and political neophyte Noah Richler. Recruited by the NDP to run in the bellweather riding of Toronto-St Paul's, he was handed $350 and told he would lose. But as veteran NDP activists and social-media-savvy newbies joined his campaign, Richler found himself increasingly insulated from the stark reality that his campaign was flailing, imagining instead that he was headed to Parliament Hill. Richler recounts his time on the trail, from door knocking in Little Jamaica to being internet-shamed by experienced opponents. Lays bare what goes on behind the slogans, canvassing and talking points, told from the perspective of a political outsider. 2016.Examines the writings and public roles of three French intellectuals - Léon Blum, Albert Camus, and Raymond Aron - to…
explore the importance of moral integrity and personal responsibility in the political debates of the twentieth century. Concludes that, unlike many others, they have won public respect by addressing anti-Semitism, decolonization, and communism. 1998.Most people spend the majority of their lives at work, and many not happily. To find your inner spirit -…
what you truly desire to do in life - this book illuminates the path leading you to ultimately achieving your goals. Hansen will help you get there through exercises such as building a great resume, nailing the interview, and knowing whether or not to accept a particular job offer when it comes along. 2013.Former Los Angeles prosecutor asserts that U.S. Supreme Court justices Rehnquist, Scalia, Thomas, O'Connor, and Kennedy "did not act impartially…
in the case of Bush v. Gore" when they stopped the recount of contested Florida votes during the 2000 presidential election. Developed from an article that originally appeared in the Nation. Bestseller. 2001.The battle for paradise: Puerto Rico takes on the disaster capitalists
By Naomi Klein. 2018
In this vital and startling investigation, New York Times bestselling author and activist Naomi Klein uncovers how the forces of…
shock politics and disaster capitalism seek to undermine the nation's radical, resilient vision for a "just recovery." 2018.The anxious years: politics in the age of Mulroney and Chrétien
By Jeffrey Simpson. 1996
A collection of Jeffrey Simpson's best columns from his feature in "The Globe and Mail." Simpson, regarded as one of…
the foremost political columnists in Canada, tackles the major issues of the past 15 years, the deficit, free trade, Quebec and the constitution, and the major figures in Canadian politics. c1996.Greshes moves beyond the basic skills detailed in numerous books over the years and instead focuses on encouraging listeners to…
develop their work ethic, motivation, and a positive attitude. By employing Greshes' wisdom, expert and novice sellers alike will find new levels of success in no time. 2012.The art of selling yourself: the simple step-by-step process for success in business and life (Your coach in a box)
By Adam Riccoboni, Daniel Callaghan. 2013
In an ultracompetitive marketplace, everything is a tough sell, and setting yourself apart from the crowd is a daunting proposition.…
With this book, the authors provide an easy-to-grasp 10-step process for promoting that most important of all commodities - yourself. 2013.