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Turning Point

How Reagan Liberated Grenada and Won the Cold War

by John Bachman ...

THE UNTOLD STORY OF REAGAN, THATCHER, THE INVASION OF GRENADA AND THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE COLD WARHow Reagan reignited the foreign policy principles that made America a “shining city upon a hill.”On October 25th,1983 President Ronald Reagan launched one of the most successful invasions in modern American history. In four days, Operation Urgent Fury successfully liberated the Island of ... Read more

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THE UNTOLD STORY OF REAGAN, THATCHER, THE INVASION OF GRENADA AND THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE COLD WARHow Reagan reignited the foreign policy principles that made America a “shining city upon a hill.”On October 25th,1983 President Ronald Reagan launched one of the most successful invasions in modern American history. In four days, Operation Urgent Fury successfully liberated the Island of
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John Bachman

Selected Writings on Science, Race, and Religion

by John Bachman ...

Series series The Publications of the Southern Texts Society
John Bachman (1790–1874) was an internationally renowned naturalist and a prominent Lutheran minister. This is the first collection of his writings, containing selections from his three major books, his letters, and his articles on plants and animals, education, religion, agriculture, and the human species.Bachman was the leading authority on North American mammals. He was responsible for the ... Read more

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John Bachman (1790–1874) was an internationally renowned naturalist and a prominent Lutheran minister. This is the first collection of his writings, containing selections from his three major books, his letters, and his articles on plants and animals, education, religion, agriculture, and the human species.Bachman was the leading authority on North American mammals. He was responsible for the
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Tenacious of Life

The Quadruped Essays of John James Audubon and John Bachman

by John James Audubon, John Bachman ...

Daniel Patterson and Eric Russell present a groundbreaking case for considering John James Audubon’s and John Bachman’s quadruped essays as worthy of literary analysis and redefine the role of Bachman, the perpetually overlooked coauthor of the essays. After completing The Birds of America (1826–38), Audubon began developing his work on the mammals. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America ... Read more

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Daniel Patterson and Eric Russell present a groundbreaking case for considering John James Audubon’s and John Bachman’s quadruped essays as worthy of literary analysis and redefine the role of Bachman, the perpetually overlooked coauthor of the essays. After completing The Birds of America (1826–38), Audubon began developing his work on the mammals. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America
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Drift

The Unmooring of American Military Power

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The #1 New York Times bestseller that charts America’s dangerous drift into a state of perpetual war.Written with bracing wit and intelligence, Rachel Maddow's Drift argues that we've drifted away from America's original ideals and become a nation weirdly at peace with perpetual war. To understand how we've arrived at such a dangerous place, Maddow takes us from the Vietnam War to today's war in ... Read more

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The #1 New York Times bestseller that charts America’s dangerous drift into a state of perpetual war.Written with bracing wit and intelligence, Rachel Maddow's Drift argues that we've drifted away from America's original ideals and become a nation weirdly at peace with perpetual war. To understand how we've arrived at such a dangerous place, Maddow takes us from the Vietnam War to today's war in
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The Descent of Man

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First published in 1871 and considered his other great work alongside “The Origin of Species,” Darwin’s “The Descent of Man” is a work that continues the scientist’s theories on evolution. Divided into three parts, this book’s purpose, as given in the introduction, is to consider whether or not man is descended from a pre-existing form, his manner of development, and the value of the differences ... Read more

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First published in 1871 and considered his other great work alongside “The Origin of Species,” Darwin’s “The Descent of Man” is a work that continues the scientist’s theories on evolution. Divided into three parts, this book’s purpose, as given in the introduction, is to consider whether or not man is descended from a pre-existing form, his manner of development, and the value of the differences
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The Untold History of the United States

by Oliver Stone, Peter Kuznick ...

**The New York Times bestselling companion to the Showtime documentary series now streaming on Netflix, updated to cover the past five years.“Indispensable…There is much here to reflect upon.” —President Mikhail Gorbachev“As riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking as any history book you will ever read...Can’t recommend it highly enough.” —Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian“Finally, a book with ... Read more

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**The New York Times bestselling companion to the Showtime documentary series now streaming on Netflix, updated to cover the past five years.“Indispensable…There is much here to reflect upon.” —President Mikhail Gorbachev“As riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking as any history book you will ever read...Can’t recommend it highly enough.” —Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian“Finally, a book with
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The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex

by Charles Darwin ...

Darwin also introduces the concept of sexual selection, which is the idea that certain traits, such as bright plumage or elaborate courtship displays, are favored by members of the opposite sex and therefore more likely to be passed on to future generations. He argues that sexual selection is responsible for many of the physical and behavioral differences between males and females in the animal ... Read more

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Darwin also introduces the concept of sexual selection, which is the idea that certain traits, such as bright plumage or elaborate courtship displays, are favored by members of the opposite sex and therefore more likely to be passed on to future generations. He argues that sexual selection is responsible for many of the physical and behavioral differences between males and females in the animal
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Blackwater

The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army

by Jeremy Scahill ...

The “crackling exposé” (New York Times Book Review) of the shadowy mercenary army that perpetrated horrific war crimes in America's nameOn September 16, 2007, machine gun fire erupted in Baghdad's Nisour Square, leaving seventeen Iraqi civilians dead, among them women and children. The shooting spree, labeled "Baghdad's Bloody Sunday," was neither the work of Iraqi insurgents nor U.S. soldiers. ... Read more

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The “crackling exposé” (New York Times Book Review) of the shadowy mercenary army that perpetrated horrific war crimes in America's nameOn September 16, 2007, machine gun fire erupted in Baghdad's Nisour Square, leaving seventeen Iraqi civilians dead, among them women and children. The shooting spree, labeled "Baghdad's Bloody Sunday," was neither the work of Iraqi insurgents nor U.S. soldiers.
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Walden

by Henry David Thoreau ...

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In 1845 Henry David Thoreau, disdainful of America's growing commercialism and industrialism, left his home town of Concord, Massachusetts to begin a new life alone, in a rough hut on the north-west shore of Walden Pond. Walden is Thoreau's classic autobiographical account of this experiment in solitary living. This new edition of Walden traces the sources of Thoreau's reading and thinking and ... Read more

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In 1845 Henry David Thoreau, disdainful of America's growing commercialism and industrialism, left his home town of Concord, Massachusetts to begin a new life alone, in a rough hut on the north-west shore of Walden Pond. Walden is Thoreau's classic autobiographical account of this experiment in solitary living. This new edition of Walden traces the sources of Thoreau's reading and thinking and
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Civilian Warriors

The Inside Story of Blackwater and the Unsung Heroes of the War on Terror

by Erik Prince ...

The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama ... Read more

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The founder of Blackwater offers the gripping true story of the world’s most controversial military contractor.In 1997, former Navy SEAL Erik Prince started a business that would recruit civilians for the riskiest security jobs in the world. As Blackwater’s reputation grew, demand for its services escalated, and its men eventually completed nearly 100,000 missions for both the Bush and Obama
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Overthrow

America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq

by Stephen Kinzer ...

From the author of Boiling Point**,** Overthrow provides a fast-paced narrative history of the coups, revolutions, and invasions by which the United States has toppled fourteen foreign governments —not always to its own benefit"Detailed, passionate and convincing . . . [with] the pace and grip of a good thriller." —Anatol Lieven, The New York Times Book Review"Reg... ... Read more

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From the author of Boiling Point**,** Overthrow provides a fast-paced narrative history of the coups, revolutions, and invasions by which the United States has toppled fourteen foreign governments —not always to its own benefit"Detailed, passionate and convincing . . . [with] the pace and grip of a good thriller." —Anatol Lieven, The New York Times Book Review"Reg...
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The Bird Study Book

Exploring the World of Birds: A Guide to Ornithology and Wildlife Conservation

by T. Gilbert Pearson ...

T. Gilbert Pearson's "The Bird Study Book" serves as a seminal text in ornithology, providing readers with an insightful exploration of avian life and behavior. Written in a clear and engaging style, Pearson blends scientific rigor with accessible prose, making complex concepts understandable for both novice bird enthusiasts and seasoned ornithologists. The book's organization allows for easy ... Read more

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T. Gilbert Pearson's "The Bird Study Book" serves as a seminal text in ornithology, providing readers with an insightful exploration of avian life and behavior. Written in a clear and engaging style, Pearson blends scientific rigor with accessible prose, making complex concepts understandable for both novice bird enthusiasts and seasoned ornithologists. The book's organization allows for easy
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