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“Absorbing and fair-minded.” —New York Times “Romney’s story in full and clear detail…fascinating in-depth stuff.” —Los Angeles Times “A fascinating story [that] sheds next light on an elusive subject.” —Boston Globe Despite his political prominence, Mitt Romney remains an...

George W. Romney was a remarkable person. As chairman of American Motors Corporation from 1954 to 1962, he saved that company from sure destruction and led it to its greatest success. He later became the most popular governor in Michigan history, a Republican stalwart beloved in a Democratic state. He ran for the presidency in 1967 and served as Secretary of HUD in the first Nixon administration before leaving over concerns about the president.

Broadcaster Dominic King lives on Romney Marsh in Kent, England.Known as 'the fifth continent' due to its uniqueness. Dom chats to those who love where they live.Music composed by Paul Cheese A Laughing Frog ProductionNote: The Marsh Frog, known locally as the "laughing frog", is a large species of frog which was introduced to Britain in 1935. A Mr Edward Percy Smith, a playwright, brought 12 Marsh Frogs back from Hungary to his garden pond at Stone-in-Oxney, just off the Romney Marsh.

Romney Pringle betreibt in der Londoner City ein literarisches Büro. Doch statt sich eingesandten Manuskripten zu widmen, geht er lieber mit offenen Augen durchs Leben und packt jede erdenkliche Gelegenheit beim Schopfe, um an schnelles Geld zu kommen. Eine betrügerische Verjüngungs-Firma übernehmen? Einen Erpresser erpressen? Einen Dieb bestehlen? All dies und noch mehr bringt Romney Pringle zu Stande! Dieser Download enthält die sechs "Gaunerstreiche" von Romney Pringle als Gesamtausgabe.

In No Apology, Mitt Romney asserts that American strength is essential—not just for our own well-being, but for the world’s. Governments such as China and a newly-robust Russia threaten to overtake us on many fronts, and Islam continues its dangerous rise. Drawing on history for lessons on how great powers collapse, Romney shows how and why our national advantages have eroded.

When Mitt and Ann Romney met in their late teens, a great American love story began. And their life together would be blessed: five healthy sons, financial security, and a home filled with joy. Despite the typical ups and downs, they had a storybook life. Then, in 1998, Ann was diagnosed with...

From 1970 to 1980, the Third World Women’s Alliance lived the dream of third world feminism. The small bicoastal organization was one of the earliest groups advocating for what came to be known as intersectional activism, arguing that women of color faced a “triple jeopardy” of race, gender, and class oppression. Interweaving oral history, scholarly and archival research, and first-person memoir, We Were There documents how the TWWA shaped and defined second wave feminism.

If a book could be your best friend, this is it. Wherever you are on your perfectly imperfect journey, Brook Romney lovingly designed this book to make a difference in your daily life. Relatable real-life stories on every page will remind you of your worth, your power, and the overflowing grace you can access right now.

Why did Romney lose? How can Republicans win? In A Bad Day on the Romney Campaign: An Insider's Account, Gabriel Schoenfeld, a senior adviser to the Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney for nearly two years, for the first time speaks out about the internal failures of the 2012 campaign...

In this poignant, wry, and powerful memoir, Nunn links the politics of Black Power to the movements for Black lives and dignified reentry today. His story underscores the power of coalition building, persistence in the face of backlash, and the importance of centering the voices of experience in the fight for freedom-and proves, once and for all, that jailbirds can fly.

"The Case for Mitt Romney" is from the November 29, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Frank Bruni and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Two of America’s most perceptive political reporters join forces for an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the race for the White House in POLITICO’s Playbook 2012, a series of four instant digital books on the 2012 presidential election. The second edition, Inside the Circus, pulls...

Missionary life is both exciting and super random at times! Here we get to meet both missionaries and friends who live in Norway and get to hear their experiences in the time that they have been here.

Stepping into leadership isn’t for the faint of heart. It's a gladiatorial arena, an unceasing battle against time, expectations, and the pressures of creating impact. For Marketers at every level, the leap from being a leader to becoming a Rainmaker – a master of self, team, role, and impact – often feels like an impossible task. That’s where the Rainmaker Podcast comes in. 'Elevating Marketing Leaders' is not just a tagline – it's a mission. Each episode is filled with genuine, unscripted conversations with trailblazers from every corner of the business world. These aren’t...

"For Mitt Romney, Dinner and a Kiss-Off" is from the December 14, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Gail Collins and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"A Stern Romney Attacks Trump as 'a Phony' and 'a Fraud'" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Alan Rappeport and Alex Thompson and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

For today's 20-somethings, the possibilities and opportunities are exhilarating, limitless, and sometimes confusing, with no clear-cut paths for the major life choices one must make after college graduation. In this new gift book, inspired by a commencement speech she gave in 2014, former first lady of Massachusetts Ann Romney puts forth eight key life lessons - the pieces of advice she wishes someone had given her when she graduated from college.

Beim Abendessen in seinem Stammrestaurant fällt Romney Pringle ein rätselhafter Geschäftsbrief in die Hände. Adressiert an Oberst Sandstream, weist darauf der Schriftführer der "Jungbrunnen-Gesellschaft" die Kritik des Oberst an der Wirksamkeit eines angeblichen Wundermittels vehement zurück. Ob sich dahinter nicht die Chance für eine neue Gaunerei von Romney verbergen könnte? Am nächsten Tag stattet er dem Büro der Gesellschaft einen verdeckten Besuch ab... Clifford Ashdown ist das Pseudonym des britischen Schriftstellers Richard Austin Freeman, der vor allem durch seine Dr.-Thorndyke-Krimis bekannt ist.

He may be the only Republican who can deny John McCain the nomination. And he may be the only Republican who can stop Hillary. He's an incredibly successful businessman and a fiscal and social conservative who managed to win the governorship in one of the staunchest Democratic states in America. But Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney is also a devout Mormon. So what does that mean for the election of 2008?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Ron Kessler appears to get everything first.”—Slate As in a play, presidents, vice presidents, and presidential candidates perform onstage for the public and the media. What the nation’s leaders are really like and what goes on behind the scenes remain...