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What kind of system protects a predator for decades—while the world watches in silence? Above the Law: The Epstein Cover-Up Machine is a searing investigation into how one of the most notorious sex traffickers in modern history escaped justice for years. But this isn’t just another book about Jeffrey Epstein. It’s about what shielded him: a web of lawyers, bankers, media executives, intelligence agencies, and politicians who knew enough to ask questions—and chose not to. With chilling clarity and relentless documentation, this book exposes: – How Epstein’s fortune was never ...

Brazil: Sleeping Giant is a sweeping, urgent, and accessible history of one of the world’s most important—and most misunderstood—nations. From the ancient geological origins of the Amazon rainforest to the explosive social and political battles of the 21st century, this book tells the story of Brazil in all its contradictions: a country of wealth and poverty, democracy and dictatorship, global influence and internal fragility. Author and historian Donald Elton explores the deep roots of Brazil’s inequality, the cultural power of its music and people, and the global stakes of the ...

Venezuela: History, Crisis, and Opportunity – Second Edition (2025) is a sweeping account of a nation that went from Latin America’s richest democracy to one of the world’s most profound modern collapses—and may now stand on the edge of rebirth. Written by physician and historian Donald Elton, this updated edition brings Venezuela’s story into the present day, integrating the disputed 2024 election, the exile of President-elect Edmundo González, María Corina Machado’s Nobel Peace Prize, and the intensifying global confrontation surrounding Nicolás Maduro’s regime. From the ...

In a nation once synonymous with violence, corruption, and despair, a young, tech-savvy president promised radical change—and delivered. Bukele: Creating the New El Salvador offers an incisive exploration of Nayib Bukele’s meteoric rise and his controversial yet transformative presidency. Donald Elton meticulously examines how Bukele broke decades of stagnation and fear by dramatically reducing crime rates through an unprecedented war on gangs, modernizing infrastructure, and challenging deep-seated corruption. The charismatic Bukele bypassed traditional politics, wielding social media ...

En una nación que alguna vez fue sinónimo de violencia, corrupción y desesperanza, un joven presidente con dominio tecnológico prometió un cambio radical—y cumplió. Bukele: Creando el Nuevo El Salvador ofrece una exploración incisiva del ascenso meteórico de Nayib Bukele y su presidencia transformadora y polémica. Donald Elton examina meticulosamente cómo Bukele rompió décadas de estancamiento y miedo al reducir dramáticamente las tasas de criminalidad mediante una guerra sin precedentes contra las pandillas, modernizando la infraestructura y desafiando la corrupción ...

Drone Wars: The Future of Conflict is a groundbreaking exploration of how unmanned systems are transforming the battlefield, shifting global power, and redefining the rules of war. From the Bronze Age to the nuclear era, history has demonstrated that revolutions in military technology have reshaped societies. Today, the rapid rise of drones—affordable, autonomous, and increasingly lethal—is the next evolution. Once the domain of superpowers, drone warfare has been democratized. Now, insurgents, terrorists, criminal cartels, and lone actors can wield capabilities once reserved for the ...

Bloody Plátanos: La oscura historia de United Fruit y el nacimiento de las repúblicas bananeras Detrás de la simple y cotidiana banana se esconde un imperio global construido sobre el poder, la explotación y el derramamiento de sangre. Bloody Plátanos la historia no contada de cómo la United Fruit Company (UFC), más tarde conocida como Chiquita Brands International, transformó una fruta tropical en un símbolo de la codicia corporativa, la manipulación geopolítica y la represión laboral. A lo largo de más de un siglo, este impactante reportaje lleva a los lectores desde las ...

Adéntrate en el corazón de la extraordinaria historia de Puerto Rico en "¡Boricua! La historia y el futuro de Puerto Rico", por Donald Elton. Desde la rica y a menudo olvidada civilización indígena taína, pasando por la brutal conquista española, hasta las complejas relaciones con Estados Unidos, este apasionante libro ofrece un retrato matizado de un pueblo cuya identidad ha sido forjada por la resistencia y la resiliencia.

Sword & Cross is a fearless investigation into the real history of the Catholic Church — a story not of pure faith, but of power, politics, and profit. From the first-century gatherings of frightened disciples to the towering cathedrals of medieval Europe, from the Council of Nicaea to the Vatican Bank, this book traces how Christianity was transformed into one of the most powerful institutions in human history. Scripture itself was shaped and edited to reinforce authority, demand obedience, and secure wealth. Councils and concordats turned theology into policy, while inquisitions and ...

Journey into the heart of Puerto Rico's extraordinary history in "Boricua! The History and Future of Puerto Rico," by Donald Elton. From the rich, often overlooked story of the indigenous Taíno civilization, through the brutal conquest by Spain and complex dynamics with the United States, this riveting book paints a nuanced portrait of a people whose identity has been shaped by resilience and resistance.

El Dr. Roger Jackson, un cardiólogo, y Isabel Meléndez, una enfermera dedicada, lideran una misión médica en el corazón de la crisis de Venezuela, brindando servicios cardiológicos vitales a una nación en caos. Con millones huyendo del país y el gobierno al borde del colapso, el equipo se encuentra no solo enfrentando emergencias médicas, sino también atrapado en una intriga política que podría alterar el futuro de Venezuela.

Tampa Vice takes listeners into the smoky backrooms, bustling streets, and clandestine gambling dens of early 20th-century Tampa, revealing a sprawling underworld that shaped the city’s destiny. Against the vibrant backdrop of Ybor City—home to Cuban, Spanish, and Italian immigrants fueling a booming cigar industry—this deeply researched account explores the ambition, corruption, and cultural collisions that drove Tampa’s rise and descent into vice.

Florida Lost and Gained: Spain’s Last Colony, America’s New Frontier (1800–1860) For centuries, Florida stood on the edge of empires—first a distant outpost of Spain, then a young American republic’s strategic prize. In Florida Lost and Gained, author Donald Elton uncovers the turbulent half-century that transformed Florida from a neglected Spanish possession into a key Southern state on the eve of the U.S. Civil War. This richly detailed narrative brings to life the final decades of Spanish rule, the diplomatic and military maneuvering behind the Adams–Onís Treaty, and the ...

¿Qué tipo de sistema protege a un depredador durante décadas… mientras el mundo guarda silencio? Por Encima de la Ley: La Máquina del Encubrimiento de Epstein es una investigación explosiva sobre cómo uno de los criminales sexuales más infames del siglo XXI evitó la justicia durante años. Pero este no es solo un libro sobre Jeffrey Epstein. Es sobre lo que lo protegió: una red de abogados, banqueros, medios, agencias de inteligencia y políticos que sabían lo suficiente como para actuar—y decidieron no hacerlo. Con documentación precisa y narrativa contundente, este libro ...

Ukraine: Their Blood, Our Treasure is a fearless investigation into one of the most controversial and under-explored stories of our time: the intersection of war, corruption, and foreign influence in the heart of Eastern Europe. As global attention remains fixated on the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, this book cuts through the headlines and political posturing to expose a deeper, more unsettling reality. Why has Ukraine, despite receiving over $150 billion in Western aid, struggled to achieve a decisive military victory? Who really benefits from the flow of foreign money, arms, and ...

Una pandemia global. Un hospital colapsado. Una historia de amor que desafía el caos. Pandemia! es una novela de ficción médica profundamente realista, inspirada en las experiencias vividas por el autor, Dr. Donald Elton, médico especialista en cuidados intensivos pulmonares en Florida Central, durante los primeros y más duros meses del COVID-19. El Dr. Roger Jackson, cardiólogo recién llegado a Florida, e Isabel Meléndez, enfermera de cardiología con años de experiencia, se ven arrastrados a un torbellino de contagios, colapsos hospitalarios, escasez de equipos, decisiones ...

Vice House: Presidential Vice and its Impact on American History takes listeners behind the scenes of the White House to uncover the vices, scandals, and moral failings that have shaped the nation’s highest office. From the Founding Fathers to modern presidents, this book delves into the personal lives of America’s leaders to reveal how their choices influenced policy, public opinion, and the course of history.

Dive back into the sultry, shadowy streets of Tampa with Tampa Vice 2, the electrifying sequel to the acclaimed crime saga. Picking up where Santo Trafficante Jr.’s reign ends in 1987, this gripping chronicle traces the city’s evolution from a bolita-soaked Mafia stronghold to a modern hub of vice, pulsing with legalized sin and digital darkness. From the neon glow of strip club empires to the pill mill plague that turned Tampa into America’s opioid epicenter, from cyber scams raking millions to cannabis cash and sports betting wars, Tampa Vice 2 unveils a city where corruption and ...

In the heart of Bolivia, nestled high in the Andes, lies the ancient city of Potosí—once the wealthiest silver city in the world, now a quiet place hiding secrets that could alter the course of history. When American cardiologist Roger Jackson and his partner, Isabel, a passionate nurse born in Bolivia, set out on a routine exploration of Potosí’s historic sites, they stumble upon a discovery that defies all logic. These artifacts, with the potential to revolutionize the world, threaten to unearth dangerous secrets long buried, sparking an exciting journey of discovery.

Guerras de Drones: El Futuro de los Conflictos es una exploración innovadora sobre cómo los sistemas no tripulados están transformando el campo de batalla, alterando el equilibrio del poder global y redefiniendo las reglas de la guerra. Desde la Edad de Bronce hasta la era nuclear, la historia ha demostrado que las revoluciones en tecnología militar han reconfigurado sociedades enteras. Hoy, el rápido auge de los drones—accesibles, autónomos y cada vez más letales—representa la siguiente evolución. Lo que antes era exclusivo de las superpotencias, ahora ha sido democratizado. ...