Stephen Kinzer

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Nebraska

History

Stephen Kinzer's 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

"Regime change" did not begin with the administration of George W. Bush, but has been an integral part of U.S. foreign policy for more than one hundred years. Starting with the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and continuing through the Spanish-American War and the Cold War and into our own time, the United States has not hesitated to overthrow governments that stood in the way of its political and economic goals. The invasion of Iraq in 2003 is the latest, though perhaps not the last, example of the dangers inherent in these operations.

In Overthrow, Stephen Kinzer tells the stories of the audacious politicians, spies, military commanders, and business executives who took it upon themselves to depose monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers. He also shows that the U.S. government has often pursued these operations without understanding the countries involved; as a result, many of them have had disastrous long-term consequences.

In a compelling and provocative history that takes readers to fourteen countries, including Cuba, Iran, South Vietnam, Chile, and Iraq, Kinzer surveys modern American history from a new and often surprising perspective.

"Detailed, passionate and convincing . . . [with] the pace and grip of a good thriller." -- Anatol Lieven, The New York Times Book Review

Overthrow

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Frank L. Holt

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

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Nancy R. Reagin

A guide to the history behind the world of Harry Potter--just in time for the last Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part II) Harry Potter lives in a world that is both magical and historical. Hogwarts pupils ride an old-fashioned steam train to school, notes are taken on parchment with quill pens, and Muggle legends come to life in the form of werewolves, witches, and magical spells. This book is the first to explore the real history in which Harry's world is rooted. Did you know that bezoars and mandrakes were fashionable luxury items for centuries? Find out how Europeans first developed the potions, spells, and charms taught at Hogwarts, from Avada Kedavra to love charms. Learn how the European prosecution of witches led to the Statute of Secrecy, meet the real Nicholas Flamel, see how the Malfoys stack up against Muggle English aristocrats, and compare the history of the wizarding world to real-life history. Gives you the historical backdrop to Harry Potter's world Covers topics ranging from how real British boarding schools compare to Hogwarts to how parchment, quills, and scrolls used in the wizarding world were made Includes a timeline comparing the history of the wizarding world to Muggle "real" history Filled with fascinating facts and background, Harry Potter and History is an essential companion for every Harry Potter fan.

Harry Potter and History

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Chris Bishop

Chris McNab

Huge Paperback (6 to 8 lbs)

The full story of World War II is presented in two parts under the general headings: The War in Europe and The War in the Pacific. A total of 57 military campaigns are recounted in a dramatic volume that deserves a place in the personal library of every military history buff and every student of twentieth-century history.

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Steve Farrar

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

How a Father Can Anchor His Family in Christ for the Next 100 Years

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A Practical and Strategic Guide to Preparing for the Big Day

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Ian Davis

The Official Guy's Guide to Pregnancy

Finally--A Pregnancy Book That Won't Put Men to Sleep
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The Maternity Wardrobe: "A key part of the maternity wardrobe is maternity underwear--parachute-like undies big enough to fit an NFL defensive lineman."
Baby Names: "Don't give your kids mockable names like Thaddeus, which is Greek for 'I'm a dork and should be beaten up.'"
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My Boys Can Swim!

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David Port

Brian M. Ralston

A Survival Guide for Expectant Fathers

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Maximilian Uriarte

A New York Times bestseller: A graphic novel of war and its aftermath.

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Dad's Playbook to Labor and Birth

Ian Davis

My Boys Can Swim!

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Stephen Kinzer

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Frank L. Holt

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Nancy R. Reagin

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Chris Bishop; Chris McNab

Campaigns of World War II Day by Day

Steve Farrar

Anchor Man

Theresa Halvorsen

Dad's Playbook to Labor and Birth

Ian Davis

My Boys Can Swim!

John Ralston; David Port; Brian M. Ralston

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Omaha World-Herald; Henry Cordes

Unbeatable

Maximilian Uriarte

The White Donkey: Terminal Lance

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