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American politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated. Amidst all this roiling partisan argument and confusing claims and counterclaims, there has never been a greater need for an impartial primer on the basics of the American political system.

From Dallas reporter Tony Zoppi, who found himself carrying the president's casket; Secret Service agent Clint Hill beating his hands in despair on the trunk of the limousine as he watches Kennedy die; Howard Brennan, a construction worker on a lunch break watching a man take aim on the motorcade with a rifle; reporter Hugh Aynesworth with only a bill on which to write notes for the scoop of his career; DJ John Peel a few feet from Oswald as he's questioned by the press; to Robert Kennedy sitting in the dark in the back of an empty army truck, waiting for his brother's body to arrive.

"The Short Life of My Mother’s Garden" is from the March 27, 2016, Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Kaitlyn Greenidge and narrated by Caroline Miller.

At a time when politics in Britain is experiencing unprecedented turmoil, this Very Short Introduction audiobook examines the past, present, and possible future of British politics. Tony Wright puts current events into a longer and larger perspective, ranging from political ideas to political institutions and offering an overview of the British political tradition.

In this fully updated fourth edition, Pinder and Usherwood cover the migrant crisis and the UK's decision to leave the Union, set in the context of a body that is now involved in most areas of public policy. Discussing how the EU continues to draw in new members, they conclude by considering the future of the Union and the choices and challenges that may lie ahead.

"Short Answers to Hard Questions about Weight Loss" is from the May 04, 2016, Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Gina Kolata and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"In Wells Fargo Scandal, the Buck Stopped Well Short" is from the September 15, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Susan M. Ochs and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"A Clamor for a Safe District with a Short Commute" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Sheryl Gay Stolberg and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Brain Benefits of Exercise Diminish after Short Rest" is from the October 3, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Gretchen Reynolds and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Cam Newton, a Man of Many Talents, Falls Short on Leadership
" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Powell and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Greater Danger at Every Turn of Racing on Short Tracks" is from the May 21, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Alex Daugherty and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Trust of Officials Is in Short Supply for Flint Residents" is from the October 08, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Julie Bosman and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Israel's Parliament Draws a Line on Short Hemlines" is from the December 14, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"What to Expect While Voting, a Short Guide" is from the October 03, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Niraj Chokshi and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Yankees Come up Short in a Battle of Home Runs" is from the August 22, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Billy Witz and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Oscar-Nominated Shorts, Mirroring a World of Pain and Fortitude
" is from the Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Holden and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Takata, Short of Cash, Wants Carmakers to Share Costs of Its Recall" is from the May 25, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael J. De La Merced and Hiroko Tabuchi and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"In His Final Tour De France, Cancellara Falls Short of a Win at Home" is from the July 18, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Ian Austen and narrated by Sam Scholl.

Whatever the level of contact, the American judicial system affects peoples' lives. What courts and judges do matters. This book provides a very short, but complete introduction to the institutions and people, the rules and processes, that make up the American judicial system. This Very Short Introduction explains the "where," "when," and "who" of American courts. It also makes clear the "how" and "why" behind the law as it affects everyday people. It is, in a word, a starting place to understanding the third branch of American government at both the state and federal levels.

"Rio Olympics: Officials Sanction Russian Athletes, but Stop Short of Complete Ban" is from the July 24, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Rebecca R. Ruiz and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.