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"Israelis Wonder How Long Netanyahu Can Back Settlements and Two-State Solution" is from the December 25, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Election Themes Clash in Capra-esque Seneca Falls, Cradle of Women’s Rights" is from the November 17, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Sean Kirst and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Trump's Attacks on Clinton Have a Calculated Risk" is from the April 29, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and Ashley Parker and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"City Wages War on Zika in the Lab and on the Street" is from the August 21, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Marc Santora and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Latvia Wants to Ban Face Veils, for All 3 Women Who Wear Them" is from the April 19, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard Martyn Hemphill and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Delta, in Alliance With Danny Meyer, Aims to Elevate Airline Food" is from the Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephanie Strom and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Reeling from Effects of Climate Change, Alaskan Village Votes to Relocate" is from the August 19, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Christopher Mele and Daniel Victor and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Clinton, the First 'E.T. Candidate,' Has UFO Fans in Thrall" is from the May 10, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Amy Chozick and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

An American officer presents an invaluable handbook for dealing with cultural issues in the Middle East during military operations....

Beijing presents a clear and gathering threat to Washington, but not for the reasons you think. China's challenge to the West stems from its transformative brand of capitalism and an entirely different conception of the international community.

A wonderfully illuminating and witty guide to every -ism you could ever want explained. Entries include every -ism under the sun, from Absurdism to Militarism to Zoroastrianism.

With Inside the Kingdom, British journalist and bestselling author Robert Lacey has given us one of the most penetrating and insightful looks at Saudi Arabia ever produced. In a world where events in the Middle East continue to have geopolitical consequences far beyond the region's boundaries...

In the rubble of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans and ultrarich "Puertopians" are locked in a pitched struggle over how to remake the island. In this vital and startling investigation, The New York Times best-selling author and activist Naomi Klein uncovers how the forces of shock politics and disaster capitalism seek to undermine the nation's radical, resilient vision for a just recovery.

Jury duty happens to everyone. When the call came to Graham Burnett, a young historian, he had a shock in store. A Trial by Jury is his startling account of how performing this familiar civic duty challenged him in ways he never thought possible and turned into one of the most consuming...

From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, a must-have collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings. A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenged conventional wisdom at every...

This passionate, erudite, and groundbreaking book will appeal to readers of Steven Pinker and Thomas Frank. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in how the mind works, how society works, and how they work together.

A remarkable analysis linking the assassination of JFK and 9/11, and how both events were used to influence war policy. Peter Dale Scott examines the many ways in which war policy has been driven by “accidents” and other events in the field, in some cases despite moves toward peace that were directed by presidents. This book explores the “deep politics” that exerts a profound but too-little-understood effect on national policy outside the control of traditional democratic processes.

We all know that the very rich have gotten a lot richer these past few decades while most Americans haven't. In fact, the exorbitantly paid have continued to thrive during the current economic crisis, even as the rest of Americans have fallen behind. Why do the "have-it-alls" have so much more? Lots of so-called experts claim to have solved this great mystery, but no one has really gotten to the bottom of it---until now.

Early Americans were suspicious of centralized authority and executive power. Casting away the yoke of England and its king, the founding fathers shared in this distrust as they set out to pen the Constitution. Weighing a need for consolidated leadership with a demand for states' rights, they established a large federal republic with limited dominion over the states. This Very Short Introduction audiobook provides a concise overview of federalism, from its origins and evolution to the key events and constitutional decisions that have defined its framework. 

A year ago, few people had heard of ISIS-- today, they are a major terrorist threat. Despite numerous warnings from intelligence services, ISIS's rise to power has left countries around the world floundering for solutions. Today, we face a threat that is more violent, powerful and financially...