Politicians

Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down....

In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump and many around him, including certain other elected Republican officials, intentionally breached their oath to the Constitution....

In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her....

Without credentials, connections or a college degree, a hip-hop journalist and community leader conquered her imposter syndrome while landing one of the most exclusive, sought-after and fun positions in the White House....

Benjamin Franklin is the founding father who winks at us - an ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings....

Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas.....

In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement....

Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant....

The definitive biography of the great soldier-statesman by the New York Times best-selling author of The Storm of War....

An explosive, headline-making portrait of Allen Dulles, the man who transformed the CIA into the most powerful - and secretive - colossus in Washington....

Ever since a childhood visit to Washington, DC, Cassidy Hutchinson aspired to serve her country in government. Raised in a working-class family with a military background, she was the first in her immediate family to graduate from college....

Here is Trump in action—how he runs his organization and how he runs his life....

From National Book Award winner Ron Chernow, a landmark biography of George Washington....

On May 18, 1860, William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, and Abraham Lincoln waited in their hometowns for the results from the Republican National Convention....

This magnificent biography of Henry VIII is set against the cultural, social and political background of his court and the splendour of his many sumptuous palaces....

In this landmark biography of Winston Churchill based on extensive new material, the true genius of the man, statesman, and leader can finally be fully understood - by the best-selling, award-winning author of Napoleon and The Storm of War....

Historians have long told the story of America’s birth as the triumph of Jefferson’s democratic ideals over the aristocratic intentions of Hamilton....

Former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions....

Hailed as the most compelling biography of the German dictator yet written, Ian Kershaw's Hitler brings us closer than ever before to the heart of its subject's immense darkness....

The River of Doubt brings alive extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived....

A major new biography of J Edgar Hoover that draws from never-before-seen sources to create a groundbreaking portrait of a colossus who dominated half a century of American history and planted the seeds for much of today's conservative political landscape....

The sensational biography of Princess Diana, now revised to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her death....

From Franklin Roosevelt’s final days through Harry Truman’s extraordinary transformation, this is the enthralling story behind the most consequential presidential transition in US history....

The remarkable life of history’s first foreign-born samurai and his astonishing journey from Northeast Africa to the heights of Japanese society....

In the spring of 1939, a top-secret organization was founded in London: Its purpose was to plot the destruction of Hitler's war machine through spectacular acts of sabotage....

From the most unlikely person to end up as a senior official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama comes a candid, incredible and inspiring story. Moved by the election of the country’s first Black president, Deesha Dyer applied for a White House internship in 2009 as a thirty-one-year-old part-time community college student, taking a leap that carried her through being hired in a full-time position, followed by two promotions landing her at the epicenter of politics.

Spanning the years of transition, 1944 to 1948, Ascent to Power illuminates Truman’s struggles to emerge as president in his own right. Yet, from a relatively unknown Missouri senator to the most powerful man on Earth, Truman’s legacy transcends. With his come-from-behind campaign in the fall of 1948, his courageous civil rights advocacy, and his role in liberating millions from militarist governments and brutal occupations, Truman’s decisions during these pivotal years changed the course of the world in ways so significant we live with them today.

Field marshal and statesman Gustaf Mannerheim (1867-1951) was the most acclaimed and the most hated Finn of the twentieth century. After three decades of loyal and distinguished service in the Russian Tsarist army, he returned to his homeland in 1917 to defend its new independence. This iconic figure led the Finnish forces as Commander-in-Chief during both World Wars, then ended his career as President of Finland.

Step into the world of military leadership with "Officer's Odyssey." This comprehensive guide unfolds the journey of being an officer and challenges you to view officership in a new light. Begin your odyssey with an in-depth understanding of military structure and core values, as well as introspective tools to help identify your personal goals. The guide then delves into the heart of the officer’s role, detailing their duties, responsibilities, and most importantly, their duty as a leader. "Officer's Odyssey" addresses fundamental leadership principles in the military setting. It ...

This is a comprehensive biography of the life and legacy of one of the most influential women in American politics. It chronicles the remarkable career of Senator Feinstein, from her early days as a San Francisco supervisor to her election as the first female senator from California. It examines her political career, her personal life, her impact on the state and nation, and her death and tribute. It also looks at her role in the fight for women's rights, her commitment to environmental protection, and her efforts to promote peace and justice. Get a duplicate for yourself by toggling the ...

SHEIKH HASINA: The Woman Who Changed a Nation is a captivating biography of one of the most remarkable leaders of our time. It delves into the extraordinary life and legacy of Sheikh Hasina, the woman who transformed Bangladesh from a nation struggling with poverty and political turmoil into a thriving democracy and a beacon of hope on the global stage. This book explores: Hasina's early life and formative experiences, shaped by the political turmoil of Bangladesh's fight for independence. Her unwavering courage and determination in the face of adversity, including imprisonment and ...

Christine Lagarde is a prominent French Economist and Politician, born on January 1, 1956, in Paris. Renowned for her trailblazing career, she has held key leadership positions, including serving as the first woman Chair of Baker & McKenzie, Minister of the Economy, Finance, and Industry in France, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and currently as the President of the European Central Bank (ECB). Lagarde is celebrated for her resilience, innovative approaches to economic governance, and advocacy for gender equality and sustainable finance on the global stage. Get ...

"Angela Merkel: A Legacy of Leadership" is a detailed biography that covers Angela Merkel's life, career, and worldwide impact, from her upbringing in divided Germany to her historic role as Germany's first female Chancellor. It also into her leadership characteristics, crucial moments during the Eurozone and refugee crises, and her influence on international politics. It chronicles the extraordinary journey of a leader who exemplified resilience, pragmatism, and the capacity to inspire change. Get a duplicate of this book for yourself by TOGGLING THE BUY BUTTON as soon possible!

Shocking, but laced with wry humour, Vladimir Pereverzin’s extraordinary story is of an ordinary man whose comfortable life is upended. Refusing to give false testimony against Yukos owner Mikhail Khodorkovsky, he is plunged into lengthy, brutal incarceration in Russia’s nightmarish prisons and penal colonies, including some in which political prisoner Alexei Navalny has been held.

Exploring the Wilderness" is a comprehensive book that delves into the documented explorations of Louis and Clark. The book takes readers on a captivating journey through the untamed wilderness of the American West, chronicling the remarkable discoveries made by the expedition. From the diverse flora and fauna encountered along the way to the geographical features that shaped the landscape, the book provides a detailed account of the team's findings. Additionally, it explores the impact of their expedition on the United States, including the expansion of American territory, scientific and ...

In 2019, Tim Kaine—Virginia Senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate—commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public office by undertaking a three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state. His chronicle of the journey became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6th attack on the Capitol, and more.

Who is Peter Dutton, and what happened to the Liberal Party? In Bad Cop, Lech Blaine traces the making of a hardman – from Queensland detective to leader of the Opposition, from property investor to minister for Home Affairs. This is a story of ambition, race and power, and a politician with a plan.

Lyndon B. Johnson was a powerful figure in American politics for many decades. Rising to prominence as a congressman and senator in his home state of Texas, he then became the surprise vice-president pick for the young and dashing John F. Kennedy. LBJ certainly cut a far different figure and utilized a much different approach than JFK, but he was just as charismatic (and not to mention cunning) in his own right. When Kennedy was tragically struck down by an assassin’s bullet in 1963, Johnson was sure to rise to the occasion.

Chicago is a world-class city, but it is also a city in crisis. Crime is up, schools have repeatedly shut down due to conflict between City Hall and the powerful teachers' union, and COVID-19 only deepened the entrenched poverty, institutional racism, and endless tug of war between the city's haves and have nots. For four years, the person at the center of this storm was Lori Lightfoot.

Carl Higbie, a former Navy SEAL and national news anchor of Carl Higbie Frontline on Newsmax TV, believes in REAL America and the need to remember the heroes who made this country great. In Profiles in Freedom, he reintroduces some of the Americans who made this great country what it is today.