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Master of the Senate, Book Three of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, carries Johnson’s story through one of its most remarkable periods: his twelve years, from 1949 to 1960, in the United States Senate. A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years At the heart of the book is its...

Dive into the enchanting world of E.T.A. Hoffmann, a master of fantasy and horror whose work captivated the 19th century. Born Ernst Theodor Wilhelm Hoffmann, this German Romantic author was also a jurist, composer, music critic, draftsman, and caricaturist. Hoffmanns imaginative tales, including the beloved novelette The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, inspired timeless works like the ballet The Nutcracker and influenced many artists, including Schumann. His story Master Flea, published in 1822, exemplifies his unique blend of whimsy and darkness, inviting readers to explore the depths of his ...

In a captivating stone age tale, Deh-Yun of the Little Moon stumbles upon Pul-Yun of the Sun Disc, who has injured his leg while on a quest to find a woman to abduct as his bride. Abandoning her tribe to help him, Deh-Yun nurses him back to health, and as their journey unfolds, she reveals her extraordinary resourcefulness, challenging traditional roles and igniting a bond that transcends their differences. - Summary by Phil Benson

Beginning in the 1950s, William Masters and Virginia Johnson convinced hundreds of people to shed their clothes and copulate—in the name of science. For more than 40 years, the pair served as the nation's top experts on love, sex, and intimacy. In this eye-opening work, critically acclaimed biographer Thomas Maier presents an unprecedented look at the research team of Masters and Johnson, their pioneering studies of intimacy, and their lasting impact on the love lives of men and women. Masters of Sex offers a titillating portrait of the team's real-life story.

The fascinating biography of the man who laid the foundation for the CIA. One of the most celebrated and highly decorated heroes of World War I, a noted trial lawyer, presidential adviser and emissary, and chief of America’s Office of Strategic Services during World War II, William J. Donovan was a legendary figure. Donovan, originally published in 1982, penetrates the cloak of secrecy surrounding this remarkable man. The result is the definitive biography that Donovan himself had always expected Dunlop would write.

From Napoleon's revolutionary campaigns to the way insurgency, terrorism, and nuclear weaponry have defined the nature of warfare in the 21st century, the results of military strategy have changed the course of history. These 24 thought-provoking lectures give you an inside look at both the content and historical context of the world's greatest war strategists. From the triremes and hoplites of ancient Greece to the Special Forces in 21st-century Afghanistan, strategy is the process by which political objectives are translated into military action.

Yet another brilliant entry in Kenemore’s zombie canon - Cap’n Hook meets the undead. Set in the Caribbean of the eighteenth century, the epicenter of piracy, voodoo, and the dark arts, The Code of the Zombie Pirate reveals all the secrets to selecting, customizing, and managing a motley crew of pirates-cum-zombies.

This book - the first comprehensive transatlantic history of the rise of neoliberal politics - presents a surprising answer. Based on archival research and interviews with leading participants in the movement, Masters of the Universe traces the ascendancy of neoliberalism from the academy of interwar Europe to supremacy under Reagan and Thatcher and in the decades since. Daniel Stedman Jones argues that there was nothing inevitable about the victory of free-market politics.

The Masters is a captivating six-part podcast series that takes listeners on a journey through the hallowed fairways of Augusta National, exploring the rich tapestry of the Masters Golf Tournament. From its inception by golf legends Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts to the legendary battles for the coveted Green Jacket, this series delves into the heart of one of golf's most prestigious events. Each episode offers a unique perspective, showcasing memorable moments, profiling legendary figures, examining the iconic course, and revealing the traditions and innovations that make the Masters a ...

What happened to the ancient Egyptians? When their civilization fell, did the Egyptian people disappear? Or do their descendants exist to this day? What about the ancient Persians? Romans? Mayans? For years, the answers to these questions have been hidden. But no more. Nathaniel T. Jeanson, a Harvard graduate with a PhD in cell and developmental biology, has discovered a DNA-based, generation by generation family tree for global humanity. This tree uncovers the origin and fate of these ancient peoples—and connects them to peoples alive today.

Master of the Senate, Book Three of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, carries Johnson’s story through one of its most remarkable periods: his twelve years, from 1949 to 1960, in the United States Senate. A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years At the heart of the book is its...

Unveiling the Genius: A Leonardo da Vinci Audio BiographyEmbark on a captivating audio journey through the life and mind of Leonardo da Vinci, the ultimate Renaissance man. In this captivating podcast, we delve beyond the iconic paintings and delve into the heart of a genius. Discover his insatiable curiosity, his scientific pursuits, his artistic breakthroughs, and the inventions that were centuries ahead of their time.Through vivid narratives, expert insights, and captivating storytelling, we bring da Vinci's world to life. Unravel the mysteries of the Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile, explore ...

From the late eighteenth century through the end of the Civil War, Choctaw and Chickasaw Indians bought, sold, and owned Africans and African Americans as slaves, a fact that persisted after the tribes' removal from the Deep South to Indian Territory. The tribes marginalized free black people in the Indian nations well after the Civil War and slavery had ended. In this groundbreaking study, Barbara Krauthamer rewrites the history of southern slavery, emancipation, race, and citizenship to reveal the centrality of Native American slaveholders and the black people they enslaved.

Master of Rome tells the dramatic story of one of history's most intriguing figures, who rose from the fringes of Roman political society to unprecedented heights. Along the way, Potter identifies the extraordinary qualities that enabled Caesar to dominate the world in which he lived.

A perceptive and provocative history of Henry Kissinger's diplomatic negotiations in the Middle East that illuminates the unique challenges and barriers Kissinger and his successors have faced in their attempts to broker peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors. “A wealth of lessons for...

Book Three of Robert A. Caro’s monumental work, The Years of Lyndon Johnson—the most admired and riveting political biography of our era—which began with the best-selling and prizewinning The Path to Power and Means of Ascent. Master of the Senate carries Lyndon Johnson’s story through...

Master of the Senate, Book Three of The Years of Lyndon Johnson, carries Johnson’s story through one of its most remarkable periods: his twelve years, from 1949 to 1960, in the United States Senate. A Los Angeles Times Best Nonfiction Book of the Last 30 Years At the heart of the book is its...

Learn from the best military strategists of history how best to fight your battles in Strategy Masters. This collection includes three major military and political strategy texts: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, The Art of War by Sun Tzu, and The Gallic Wars by Julius Caesar. These three books, though written specifically about military and political strategies, are frequently cited by modern business strategists as insightful looks at human nature and philosophy.

A real life Queen’s Gambit, this captivating memoir tells the story of one of the most renowned women in chess history, Susan Polgar, taking on a sexist establishment and rewriting the rules of what women could achieve against the oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe. Born to a poor...

No apagar das luzes do século 20, uma febre foi tomando conta de boa parte do Brasil. Era uma ideia que arrebatava corações, mentes, e investimentos por onde passava: o sonho do avestruz próprio. E na crista dessa onda estava uma família e uma empresa. Essa é a história de uma ave que não voa... e um sonho que voou longe demais. Avestruz Master, a mais nova série original da Rádio Novelo. Faça parte do Clube da Novelo e ouça com antecedência: radionovelo.com.br/clube