AC - Political 1

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A modern American classic, this huge and galvanizing biography of Robert Moses reveals not only the saga of one man’s incredible accumulation of power but the story of his sh……続きを見る

"Astonishing...Brings to life a thriving – and rather civilized – empire" - The Telegraph **"sparkles with energy, insight and passion... difficult to put down." Nicholas Morton, BBC History Magazin……続きを見る

In "The Preaching Tours and Missionary Labours of George Müller," Susannah Grace Sanger Müller intricately chronicles the life and faith-driven endeavors of her husband, George Müller, a pivotal fig……続きを見る

In 'Cyrus the Great,' Jacob Abbott presents a meticulously crafted narrative that intertwines historical detail with vivid storytelling, bringing to life the rise of one of antiquity's most emblemat……続きを見る

Bertha Maria Júlia Lutz, mais conhecida por Bertha Lutz, formou-se em Biologia na França e em Direito no Brasil. Servidora pública em um tempo em que poucas mulheres atuavam na administração pública……続きを見る

«Em todas as histórias, a Gisela está em si, buscando o outro. “Fiz de perder o meu ofício”, resume algures. “Às vezes perco tempo a observar as pessoas e perco uma boa fotografia”, observa noutra p……続きを見る

In "From Farm House to the White House," William Makepeace Thayer artfully chronicles the remarkable journey of an ordinary individual rising to the highest office in America. This biographical narr……続きを見る

The story of Margaret 'Ma' Murray, a pioneer newspaper woman who became a legend in her own time. Introductory notes by Conrad Black続きを見る

Here is the ultimate book on the worldwide movement of hackers, pranksters, and activists that operates under the non-name Anonymous, by the writer theHuffington Post says "knows all of Anonymous' d……続きを見る

La Fundación Global concreta proyectos. Lo hace gracias al esfuerzo de sus colaboradores y de quienes ayudan con sus aportes. Fue así como, hace tres años, fue posible crear GPS Mujer, un espacio de……続きを見る

There has probably never been a greater political watchman than Winston Churchill. His foresight saved the Western world from demise in World War II. Yet today, the West scorns his message. The bigg……続きを見る

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS In this iconic memoir of his early days, Barack Obama “guides us straight to the intersection of ……続きを見る

Opening in July 1914, as Mohandas Gandhi leaves South Africa to return to India, Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World, 1914-1918 traces the Mahatma’s life over the three decades preceding his as……続きを見る

In "Nero," Jacob Abbott delves into the life of one of history's most infamous emperors, exploring the complexities of Nero's character against the backdrop of Roman society. Abbott employs a captiv……続きを見る

The Queen Louisa of Prussia had conquered the hearts of her people by beauty and charm and was called one of the most beautiful women in the world. She was as loved in Prussia as the Queen Elizabeth……続きを見る

Jacques Chirac ne parle pas facilement de lui-même. Pudique et secret, il se raconte ici pour la première fois. Dans un style vivant et direct, non dénué d'humour, il évoque ses origines familiales,……続きを見る

When Anthony Blunt died in 1983, he was a man about whom almost anything could be - and was - said. As Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures and Director of the Courtauld Institute, Blunt's position was ……続きを見る

Giacomo Girolamo Casanova (2 April 1725 – 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), is regarded as one ……続きを見る

Christian Gerlach bietet mit diesem kompakten Überblick eine nach Themen geordnete Analyse der Verfolgung und Vernichtung der europäischen Juden und schließt zugleich eine Lücke. Seine Studie unters……続きを見る

The final speeches of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama. Both speeches were instant and moving landmarks, as well as stirring testaments to the tim……続きを見る

Extrait : S’il est difficile de donner une juste idée des contemporains illustres dans l’intimité desquels on n’a pas pénétré, il l’est aussi d’en parler lorsqu’on les a approchés de très près, quan……続きを見る

With humour and humanity, Surviving City Hall reveals the workings of the municipal world based on author Donna Macdonald's nineteen years as a city councillor. Wrestling with ground squirrels, deal……続きを見る

Paul Eltzbacher (18 February 1868 – 25 October 1928) was a German law student whose professorial appointment was due, largely, to his PhD on anarchism, which became the basis for the present book, f……続きを見る

Jacob Rosen writes in this fascinating and illuminating book about his experiences in both Cairo, Egypt and Amman, Jordan as an Israeli Diplomat. He has learned a great deal about Egyptian and Jorda……続きを見る

Sizilien ist seit jeher Schmelztiegel unterschiedlicher Kulturen. Griechen und Römer, Araber und Normannen, Spanier und Italiener haben der Insel im Zentrum des Mittelmeers ihren Stempel aufgedrückt……続きを見る

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In this, the first of a three-part autobiography by Mocienne Petit Jackson, we meet the main character Mocienne. We read about her wonderful adventures from the age of six until the age of nine. She……続きを見る

This memoir attempts to capture the humor and sheer incongruity of working across cultures in an international career spanning diplomacy and education. Written in a light hearted tone, it also delve……続きを見る

Este libro presenta un fluido diálogo con el destacado político José Miguel Insulza, en el que se revela su vocación y compromiso hacia Chile. Hombre de Estado muestra como este demócrata ejemplar, ……続きを見る

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER **"Lucid and wrenching...**Forward puts [Wambach's] achievement in context with painful and beautiful candor." ーNPR "Forward is the powerful story of an athlete who has in……続きを見る