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In Swoop!, experience the gripping tale of England’s simultaneous invasion by a staggering array of armies — England was not merely beneath the heel of the invader. It was beneath the heels of nine invaders. There was barely standing-room. (ch. 1) This captivating narrative brings to life the eras most notable figures, including politician Herbert Gladstone, novelist Edgar Wallace, actor-managers Seymour Hicks and George Edwardes, and the formidable boxer Bob Fitzsimmons. Join us as we delve into this tumultuous period of history!

Deeply unsettling radio signals are detected across the globe, leaving scientists at a loss. As mysterious earthquakes strike, oceans swell, and deserts inexplicably sink, the world is thrown into chaos. Amid a high-stakes summit in Washington, a chilling voice over the airwaves claims responsibility for these cataclysmic events, threatening to annihilate humanity unless he is crowned Emperor of Earth. (Summary by Barry Eads)

The State of the Union address is an annual speech delivered by the President of the United States to a joint session of Congress. This important address not only provides an update on the nation’s condition but also enables the President to present his legislative agenda and highlight national priorities that require Congressional support. This collection features recordings of addresses from Presidents Woodrow Wilson and Warren Harding. - Summary by Wikipedia

The author, a former Special Secretary of India's external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) of the Cabinet Secretariat, examines a series of interconnected events that led to the rise of the Khalistan movement, Operation Blue Star, the assassination of Prime Minister...

In What's Wrong With the World, G.K. Chesterton discusses big business, education, government, feminism, and more. The work draws on thousands of essays Chesterton contributed to newspapers and periodicals over his lifetime. Eloquently opposing materialism, hypocrisy, and snobbery, Chesterton was a steadfast champion of family, faith, and the working man. The work includes a discussion of humankind and its nature, the power of spirituality and the consequences of increasing secularism in the modern world, and the role of education in shaping the young to fit into the society.

Propaganda and Persuasion gives you a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the powerful, fascinating, and at times dangerous world of influence. Taught by Professor Dannagal G. Young of the University of Delaware, these 12 eye-opening lectures arm you with the tools of effective communication and the insight to understand—and perhaps resist—persuasion in all its forms.

This comprehensive, landmark history chronicles our ongoing battle against al-Qa’ida, the greatest threat the West has faced in the modern era. An internationally recognized authority on terrorism and counterinsurgency, Seth G. Jones presents a dramatic narrative of the on-the-ground police work; the elaborate, multiyear investigations led by the CIA, FBI, and Britain’s MI5; and the shifting and deadly alliances between terrorist groups that have characterized the conflict.

How three key figures in Moscow, Beijing, and Tehran built ruthless irregular warfare campaigns that are eroding American power. In Three Dangerous Men, defense expert Seth Jones argues that the US is woefully unprepared for the future of global competition. While America has focused on building...

A podcast of insights from influencers produced and hosted by the C & G Strategies team who use their unique backgrounds, bipartisan connections, and governmental experience to benefit clients across Pennsylvania.

Step into the intriguing world of The Flying Inn, a captivating novel by G.K. Chesterton first published in 1914. Set in a dystopian future England where an unusual form of Progressive Islam has taken hold, the story explores a society where alcohol is banned and the everyday life of its citizens is profoundly impacted. Follow the daring escapades of Humphrey Pump and Captain Patrick Dalroy as they navigate the challenges of Prohibition, traveling the countryside in their cart with a barrel of rum, cleverly exploiting legal loopholes to stay one step ahead of the authorities. (Summary from ...

"The communists do not preach morality at all"; this line from The Communist Manifesto might seem to settle the question of whether Marxism has anything to offer moral philosophy. Yet, Marx issued both trenchant critiques of "bourgeois" morality and thundering condemnations of capitalism's "vampire-like" destructiveness. He decried commodity-exchange for corroding our ability to value one another for who we are, not how much our lives could be traded away for.

The Triumph of Fear is a history of the rise and expansion of surveillance-enabled political repression in the United States from the 1890s to 1961. Drawing on declassified government documents and other primary sources, many obtained via dozens of Freedom of Information Act lawsuits and analyzed for the first time, Eddington offers historians, legal scholars, and general listeners surprising new revelations about the depths of government surveillance programs and how this domestic spying helped fuel federal assaults on free speech and association.

In the early morning of April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh drove into downtown Oklahoma City in a rented Ryder truck containing a deadly fertilizer bomb that he and his army buddy Terry Nichols had made the previous day. He parked in a handicapped-parking zone, hopped out of the truck, and walked...

In the sprawling political maze of The Hub, the capital city of the galactic federation, Lloyd Durham finds himself teetering on the edge once more. What began as a straightforward mission‚Aîan urgent errand tied to the mysterious code-word darkbirds‚Aîquickly spirals into a high-stakes game of survival. As dangerous factions converge, each with their own deadly agendas, Durham realizes that this may not just be another task; it‚As a desperate last call. The flutter of wings in the darkness heralds threats that even the Federation may struggle to confront. Prepare for a thrilling ...

Set against the backdrop of late 19th century England, H. G. Wells’ witty early novel offers a captivating exploration of the teaching profession, science, and politics, all vying for attention in the life of its protagonist. With elements of spiritualism woven into the narrative, the story humorously reveals how these serious pursuits must contend with the complexities of love. - Summary by Anthony Ogus

During one sweltering week in July 1948, the Democratic Party gathered in Philadelphia for its national convention. The most pressing and controversial issue facing the delegates was not whom to nominate for president—the incumbent, Harry Truman, was the presumptive candidate—but whether the Democrats would finally embrace the cause of civil rights and embed it in their official platform. On the convention's final day, Hubert Humphrey, the relatively obscure mayor of the midsized city of Minneapolis, ascended the podium.

An eye-opening account of how Congress today really works - and doesn’t - that follows the dramatic journey of the sweeping financial reform bill enacted in response to the Great Crash of 2008. The founding fathers expected Congress to be the most important branch of government and gave it the most power. When Congress is broken - as its justifiably dismal approval ratings suggest - so is our democracy.

This book provides a complete overview of the American Founders' political theory, covering natural rights, natural law, state of nature, social compact, consent, and the policy implications of these ideas. The book is intended as a response to the current scholarly consensus, which holds that the Founders' political thought is best understood as an amalgam of liberalism, republicanism, and perhaps other traditions.

"G+G Kassentreffen – Wer kommt, was geht?" ist der Podcast der Medienfamilie "Gesundheit und Gesellschaft, das AOK-Forum für Politik, Praxis und Wissenschaft". Er richtet sich an politische Entscheider und Multiplikatoren. Die Hosts Linda Peikert und Ralf Breitgoff sprechen mit Gesundheitspolitikerinnen und -politikern, Ärzten, Apothekerinnen, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Pflegeexperten über aktuelle Themen, die für die gesetzlichen Krankenkassen relevant sind, und über künftige Herausforderungen in der Gesundheitspolitik. Herausgeber: AOK-Bundesverband Verlag: AOK Medien GmbH ...

This is the second of three volumes of posthumously collected writings of G. A. Cohen, who was one of the leading, and most progressive, figures in contemporary political philosophy. This volume brings together some of Cohen's most personal philosophical and nonphilosophical essays, many of them previously unpublished. Rich in first-person narration, insight, and humor, these pieces vividly demonstrate why Thomas Nagel described Cohen as a "wonderful raconteur".