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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

New York

Insights from Four Years of Listening to American Voters

"For four years, Diane Hessan has been in weekly conversation with voters across the United States. What she has learned will surprise you, enlighten you, give you hope, and change the way you think about your fellow Americans.Our inability to hear each other, our suspicion, and our impatience is stressing us out and tearing us apart. It's a sickness that permeates the American culture, erodes our collective mental health, and makes us hate each other.To gain insight into how we can move forward, Hessan undertook a massive listening project, conducting an ongoing series of weekly interviews with 500 voters from every state, of every age and ethnicity, and along different points of the political spectrum. The topics ranged from race to guns, from character to party politics, from masks to rallies, from the Supreme Court to the pandemic to immigration and climate change. After more than a million individual communications, two things became clear:We have more common ground than we realize.And we are, sadly, failing at understanding each other.On issue after issue, our "divided" nation isn't nearly as polarized as we imagine. An overwhelming majority of voters believe in commonsense gun licensing and regulation. They are pro-immigration. They believe climate change is real and the coronavirus is deadly. They care deeply about their families and are willing to work hard to make ends meet. And, they believe that Washington is slow, bureaucratic, and not working in their best interests.In dozens of columns on these topics published in The Boston Globe, Hessan has upended common political wisdom. Presented together for the first time as part of this book, they reveal a unique perspective on how Americans actually think, what they value, and how we can move forward.The path to healing our divided nation is both simple and profound. We must turn down the heat. We must begin to listen, to stop presuming, to try to understand, to treat each other with dignity, and to know that most Americans are not crazy radicals. We truly share common ground.

Our Common Ground

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

FDR's Daring Gamble to Win World War II

This young readers' edition from New York Times bestselling author and Fox News anchor Bret Baier dives into the first of the secret World War II meetings between President Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, which would shape the world for decades to come. In the process, it tells the story of the personal and political evolution of Roosevelt, and how he came to be the man who orchestrated the most decisive conference of the war. Following Germany's invasion of the USSR in June 1941, Prime Minister Winston Churchill offered his support to the Soviets. But by the time the United States entered what had become the second World War in history, it became crucial for the Allied forces to better align themselves against the Axis powers. This meeting of the minds took place in Tehran, and in attendance were some of the most iconic leaders of the twentieth century: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. Though America, Britain, and the Soviet Union all had a common enemy, their political goals differed greatly. This young readers' edition will explore how their united stance against Nazi Germany allowed them to mend their differences, paving the way for what eventually became one of the most important victories in world history. This book, which includes an insert of photographs from that time, tells the inside story of their secret conference.

Three Days at the Brink: Young Readers' Edition

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New Mexico

Notes from a Big Country

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Oregon

The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty

Presents a portrait of the Bush political dynasty and their influence on twentieth- and twenty-first century America, from Connecticut senator Prescott Bush, through his grandson, George W., the forty-third president of the United States.

The Family

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Delaware

The Tragedy of Richard Nixon

TheNew York Times Bestseller

A shocking and riveting look at one of the most dramatic and disastrous presidencies in US history, from Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Tim Weiner

Based largely on documents declassified only in the last few years,One Man Against the Worldpaints a devastating portrait of a tortured yet brilliant man who led the country largely according to a deep-seated insecurity and distrust of not only his cabinet and congress, but the American population at large. In riveting, tick-tock prose, Weiner illuminates how the Vietnam War and the Watergate controversy that brought about Nixon's demise were inextricably linked. From the hail of garbage and curses that awaited Nixon upon his arrival at the White House, when he became the president of a nation as deeply divided as it had been since the end of the Civil War, to the unprecedented action Nixon took against American citizens, who he considered as traitorous as the army of North Vietnam, to the infamous break-in and the tapes that bear remarkable record of the most intimate and damning conversations between the president and his confidantes, Weiner narrates the history of Nixon's anguished presidency in fascinating and fresh detail.

A crucial new look at the greatest political suicide in history,One Man Against the World leaves us not only with new insight into this tumultuous period, but also into the motivations and demons of an American president who saw enemies everywhere, and, thinking the world was against him, undermined the foundations of the country he had hoped to lead.

One Man Against the World

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New Jersey

A Novel of the Civil War 

A fictionalized account of an alternate American Civil War recounts events following the capture of Vicksburg by General Ulysses S. Grant and traces the northern army's journey to Gettysburg.

Grant Comes East

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Missouri

Good Night America explores the Everglades, Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, redwood forests, Statue of Liberty, Washington DC, Mississippi River, Golden Gate Bridge, farms, bison, bears, sea lions, cowboys, tropical islands, and more. Young children are invited to explore the wonders of America's most iconic landmarks and attractions before bedtime with this beautifully illustrated board book. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for North America's natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions as rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.

Good Night America

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Michigan

The Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

With Index, and the Declaration of Independence

"This Constitution was proofed word for word against the original Constitution housed in the Archives in Washington, D.C. It is identical in spelling, capitalization and punctuation and is sized in accordance with one produced by President Thomas Jefferson." -- Title page.

The Constitution of the United States200

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Colorado

Explores the roles played by Reagan's closest cabinet members--including Meese, Regan, Pointdexter, Baker, Haig, and Watt--in securing the president's absolute say in domestic and foreign policy

The Acting President

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#hardcover #nonfiction #USA #history #politics #self-directed #selfhelp #inspirational #inspiration 

Pennsylvania

Reflections on the Burdens and Gifts of Facing Life's Adversities

The bestselling author ofSaving Gracesshares her inspirational message on the challenges and blessings of coping with adversity.

She’s one of the most beloved political figures in the country, and on the surface, seems to have led a charmed life. In many ways, she has. Beautiful family. Thriving career. Supportive friendship. Loving marriage. But she’s no stranger to adversity. Many know of the strength she had shown after her son, Wade, was killed in a freak car accident when he was only sixteen years old. She would exhibit this remarkable grace and courage again when the very private matter of her husband's infidelity became public fodder. And her own life has been on the line. Days before the 2004 presidential election—when her husband John was running for vice president—she was diagnosed with breast cancer. After rounds of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation the cancer went away—only to reoccur in 2007.

While on the campaign trail, Elizabeth met many others who have had to contend with serious adversity in their lives, and inResilience, she draws on their experiences as well as her own, crafting an unsentimental and ultimately inspirational meditation on the gifts we can find among life’s biggest challenges. This short, powerful, pocket-sized inspirational book makes an ideal gift for anyone dealing with difficulties in their life, who can find peace in knowing they are not alone, and promise that things can get better.




From the Hardcover edition.

Resilience

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Massachusetts

Obama and the Clintons, Mccain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime

From two of the best political reporters in the country comes the gripping inside story of the historic 2008 presidential election.

Game Change

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#hardcover #war #military #politics #america #usa #philosophy #global 

A military insider and top-level defence strategist presents a chilling picture of warfare in the Information Age: who, what and where the threats are coming from and what we can do to protect ourselves. When George W. Bush learned of the attack on the World Trade Centre, he turned to his aides and said 'you're seeing the face of war in the twenty-first century'. In THE NEW FACE OF WAR, former CIA analyst and senior defence consultant at RAND, Bruce Berkowitz paints a sobering picture of warfare in the information age. From the amorphous 'front lines' of this war, Berkowitz defines and identifies the new enemies. Citing examples from Kosovo, Afghanistan and the war on terrorism, he explains the development of these fighting networks - semi-autonomous cells of fighters armed with potent weapons and linked together by flexible, secure communications systems that can span the entire globe. While dissecting the essential features of this new cyberwar, were combatants use stealth to deploy weapons of mass destruction, Berkowitz argues that we must build crucial links between the government and the private sector, which controls most information systems and the worldwide flow of digital

The New Face of War

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Louisiana

136 Loop Tours to 1200 Great Places

Presents tours that cover every region, highlights historic towns, scenic drives, local festivals, and unusual museums, and includes special sections on packing, safety, food, transportation. and famous landmarks

See the U. S. A. the Easy Way

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#hardcover #nonfiction #politicalscience #elections #politicalprocess #politics #unitedstateshistory #usa 

Florida

100 Top Fact

United States of America

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Lincoln, Little Crow, and the Beginning of the Frontier's End

Placing a seminal moment in American history in the larger context of the Civil War, this account revisits the little-known Dakota War of 1862, an uprising on the Minnesota frontier which resulted in the forced relocation of the Dakota and the hanging ofthirty-eight Dakota warriors.

38 Nooses

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Learning about the U. S. A. Through Crafts & Activities

Suitable for ages 9 to 12 years, this title presents a celebration of America's history, geography, heritage & symbols. It helps kids celebrate America and find meaning: in our celebrations and remembrances: Independence Day, Martin Luther King Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, Presidents' Day, and Flag Day among others.

Little Hands Celebrate America!

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Your Travel Guide to America's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets

What’s weird around here? That’s a question Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman have enjoyed asking for years--and their offbeat sense of curiosity led them to create the best-selling phenomenon, Weird N.J.  But why should they stop at New Jersey when there’s so much that’s strange, odd, and utterly nutty all across the U.S.' So they’ve expanded their universe, taken their act on the road, and found stories of weirdness in every state in the nation. The result is a travel guide of sorts, but to the kind of places voyagers will never find on their everyday maps. Instead, it’s chock full of the local legends, crazy characters, cursed roads, abandoned sites, and bizarre roadside attractions. So come along and visit such unique spots as Midgetville, explore long-empty insane asylums, and go through forgotten tunnels--but keep in mind that the maniacal Bunnyman just might be hiding out in one of them. Some of what’s out there is disturbing, some of it's hilarious, but all of it is unforgettably...weird.

Weird U. S.

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#fiction #scifi #paperback #dystopia #texas #giants #dwarves #moon #usa 

South Dakota

A Specter is Haunting Texas

Hardcover copy copyright 1926. I don’t know the exact age of the book, but it does appear to be a bit old and in good condition. Cover has normal wear and tear, pages are in great condition (pictured). #hardcover #vinatge #collectible #autobiography #america #history #benjaminfranklin #old #usa #biography

California

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 

The author offers a funny and frightening look at fringe Americans whose religious or political beliefs lead them to expect an apocalypse. First edition, first printing, complete number line. No writing, clean pages, no owner name. DJ crisp, not price clipped, with minimal edge wear. #nonfiction #hardcover #firstedition #religion #politics #apocalypse #America #history #USA #humor (Shelf 10F)

Travels in End-Time America

Introduces readers to Americans whose far-from-the-mainstream religious or political beliefs lead them to expect an apocalypse.

Apocalypse Pretty Soon

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History

Shifting Worlds

Examine the everyday lives of ordinary Americans from the 1940s and 1950s and discover how very different the two decades were. World War II affected Americans and the way they behaved, not only in the 1940s, but also in the years that followed when the depression that preceded the war was replaced with an economic boom. Explore how women's roles and lives changed during these two very distinct decades, how politics and political decisions impacted all walks of life, and what the advent of growing technology, much of it developed during the war, meant to the general population.

What was it like to be a woman suddenly earning her own money while men were off fighting? How did children and teenagers contribute to the war effort? How did housing change in postwar America? What pastimes were popular during these two decades and how did they reflect the times? These questions and others are explored in detail, encouraging students, teachers, and interested readers to recognize the tremendous shift in society between the war years and the atomic age that immediately followed. This text presents the 1940s as a time of social problems that existed alongside community commitment to the war, while the 1950s are presented as a time when exciting social change such as the beginning of the civil rights movement and the building of Levittowns occurred. After the war ordinary people began to question long-accepted ideas. The exploration of these everyday details provides a rich look at two very important decades in our country's history.

Diane Hessan

Our Common Ground

Bret Baier; Catherine Whitney

Three Days at the Brink: Young Readers' Edition

Bill Bryson

Notes from a Big Country

Kitty Kelley

The Family

Tim Weiner

One Man Against the World

Newt Gingrich; William R. Forstchen; Albert S. Hanser (Consultant Editor)

Grant Comes East

Adam Gamble; Suwin Chan (Illustrator)

Good Night America

David Rubel

The Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times

Madison

The Constitution of the United States200

Bob Schieffer; Gary P. Gates

The Acting President

Elizabeth Edwards

Resilience

John Heilemann; Mark Halperin

Game Change

Bruce D. Berkowitz

The New Face of War

Reader's Digest Editors

See the U. S. A. the Easy Way

John Heilemann; Mark Halperin

Game Change

John Heilemann; Mark Halperin

Game Change

Cheeky Monkey

United States of America

Scott W. Berg

38 Nooses

Jill Frankel Hauser

Little Hands Celebrate America!

Mark Moran; Mark Sceurman

Weird U. S.

Fritz Leiber

A Specter is Haunting Texas

International Collection Library

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Alex Heard

Apocalypse Pretty Soon

Eugenia Kaledin

Daily Life in the United States, 1940-1959