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"A most valuable book." —Christian Science Monitor For readers of The Monuments Men and The Hare with Amber Eyes, the story of the Nazis' systematic pillaging of Europe's libraries, and the small team of heroic librarians now working to return the stolen books to their rightful owners. While...

In this engaging life of the 20th century's most self-consciously learned dictator, Geoffrey Roberts explores the books Stalin read, how he read them, and what they taught him. Stalin firmly believed in the transformative potential of words and his voracious appetite for reading guided him throughout his years. A biography as well as an intellectual portrait, this book explores all aspects of Stalin's tumultuous life and politics.

Alistair Horne is a leading scholar of French history. Here he trains his sights on one of the most compelling figures of the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte. Far from a mere dictator, Napoleon was a military, political and social visionary whose legacy can still be felt in France and all over the world. Horne examines the one-time emperor at his most human, from his greatest triumphs to his disastrous failures.

Even as life expectancy has increased over the centuries, the thought of aging continues to plague men and women around the world. In addition to worries about the physical aspects of aging, people also fear the prejudice that exists toward the elderly. But as President Jimmy Carter demonstrates, there are indeed virtues to aging, as he explores the spiritual and intellectual growth that often comes with old age. President Carter tackles such issues as planning for retirement, adopting new diet and exercise regimens, and coping with age prejudice.

Bromley Libraries podcast will review and promote all resources and events produced by Bromley Libraries throughout the library year.

The Solar Collective presents a free library of audio books with an emphasis on the perspectives and analyses of the communist left.

The secrets of the Halo Universe, the mysteries of the deepest parts of the Halo lore, the most hilarious and terrifying fun facts, all being provided by a group of fantastical personalities. Austin, Halo fanatic. James, Covenant enthusiast. Shane, passionate for Halo and its extensive universe. Connor, a deep love for Halo's Gravity Hammers and Brutes. These are your hosts. These are your friends. This is The Library. Join us in TERMINALS for exclusive aftershow content! Support us on Patreon! - patreon.com/jumperscape Check out our website! - jumperscape.com Show support and rate the show!

It is a strange-ass world in a strange-ass time and we are a strange-ass species! It's time we had a talk... Welcome to BEHIND THE LIBRARY! The place to come and talk about everything from current events to aliens and pop-culture. What happens BEHIND THE LIBRARY stays behind the library. We only ask that you bring your sense of humor and check your feelings and your books at the door.

Kevin Hillier talks to well-known and not-so-well-known authors about the stories they've told. Whether it is a musician, actor, sportsperson or colourful racing identity they all have a story to tell and they get their chance to tell the stories behind the stories in The Late Show Library.

Discover books and stories that explore the law in new and surprising ways through eye-opening conversations with their authors. Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction that you seek, Modern Law Library features today’s top legal authors and delves into legal theories, historical events, true crime, and law-inspired storytelling. Join Lee Rawles twice a month as she opens up a new legal publication on Modern Law Library, a Lisagor Award-winning podcast.

Puyallup Library’s very own outreach champion, Debi, interviews local personalities, offers reading recommendations, and shares enlightening tidbits of knowledge.

Tune into the Cleveland County Library Podcast to discover more about the library, community happenings, and get book recommendations from staff and fellow readers to find your next favorite read.

The president and his cabinet are responsible for enforcing the laws of the nation, making foreign policy, and working with Congress in creating legislation. Through this title, young readers will understand the scope of the president's power and duties as the real and symbolic face of the nation.