American Legends: The Life of Jimmy Carter by Charles River Editors
English | August 26, 2015 | ISBN: 1517058619 | 62 pages | EPUB | 1.65 Mb
*Includes pictures *Includes Carter's own quotes about his life and career *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "I have experienced the intensity of patriotism as a submarine officer, the ambitions of a competitive businessman, and the intensity of political debate. I have been sorely tempted to launch a military attack on foreigners, and have felt the frustration of having to negotiate with allies or even former enemies to reach a consensus instead of taking more decisive unilateral action." - Jimmy Carter A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. When Americans elected Jimmy Carter in 1976, they seem to have wanted an ideal more than a man. The tragedies surrounding Vietnam and the scandal of Watergate, culminating in Richard Nixon's resignation, had left the public bruised and disillusioned. They wanted someone they could believe in, someone like themselves, or at least like they wanted to be. They believed they found that man in Carter. However, they soon learned that, while they had voted for an ideal, they had gotten a man, with all the virtues and faults, loves and hates, of any other human being, and by the end of his presidency, man had turned on him with the viciousness of disappointed children lashing out at a flawed parent. Carter's rise to the nation's top office was unique; he was known somewhat humorously for being a Georgia peanut farmer, and his family often made headlines (particularly his brother Billy), but he rode dissatisfaction with President Nixon and his successor Gerald Ford to become president. From there, he was a notorious micromanager who presided over some of the decade's most important events, from the Camp David Peace Accords to the Iranian Revolution. Carter's presidency still receives rather mixed reviews, but it's possible that his political career has actually been obscured by his post-presidential work and the ways in which he has changed the roles of previous living presidents. After starting the Carter Center in 1982, Carter has remained a champion of human rights and has become one of America's most visible dignitaries, traveling all over the world to promote various causes. Eventually, he earned a Nobel Peace Prize for his work in 2002, and he has remained active even after turning 90 and after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Like his presidency, Carter's advocacy has not been without controversy, but he remains one of America's most recognizable figures. American Legends: The Life of Jimmy Carter examines the life and legacy of the 39th president of the United States. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Jimmy Carter like never before, in no time at all.
Marco Rubio, "American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone"
English | ISBN: 1595231137 | 2015 | 240 pages | EPUB | 740 KB
In 1956, Marco Rubio's parents came to America as poor immigrants with grade-school educations. They found a land of opportunity where anyone could work hard, play by the rules, and build a better future for themselves and their children. His family proved the reality of the American Dream, where the children of maids and bartenders could become doctors, lawyers, small business owners, and maybe even a U.S. senator.
Herman Parish, "Amelia Bedelia & Friends #3: Amelia Bedelia & Friends Arise and Shine "
English | ISBN: 0062961837 | 2020 | 160 pages | AZW3 | 56 MB
The third book in a new arc in the New York Times-bestselling Amelia Bedelia chapter book series featuring young Amelia Bedelia and her friends!
Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter by Thomas Schueman, Zainullah Zaki
English | August 9th, 2022 | ISBN: 0063260611 | 336 pages | True EPUB | 33.32 MB
Band of Brothers meets Argo in this dramatic and heartfelt dual memoir of the war in Afghanistan told by two men from opposite worlds. Always Faithful entwines the stories of Marine Major Tom Schueman, and his friend and Afghan interpreter, Zainullah "Zak" Zaki, as they describe their parallel lives, converging paths, and unbreakable bond in the face of overwhelming danger, culminating in Zak and his family's harrowing escape from Kabul.
All-American Dogs: A History of Presidential Pets from Every Era by Andrew Hager
English | August 9, 2022 | ISBN: 0063158272 | True EPUB | 288 pages | 76 MB
From historian-in-residence at the Presidential Pet Museum, Andrew Hager, comes a fond, fascinating, and often surprising look at the dogs who were the best friends of the presidents, featuring unforgettable photographs.
All the Ruined Men: Stories by Bill Glose
English | August 2, 2022 | ISBN: 1250279887 | True EPUB | 288 pages | 2.9 MB
For readers of Phil Klay, Kevin Powers, and Tim O'Brien: Dramatic, powerful, authentic short stories of soldiers fighting a "forever war," in combat and back home.
Alien: Inferno's Fall: An Original Novel Based on the Films from 20th Century Studios by Philippa Ballantine, Clara Carija
English | August 9, 2022 | ISBN: 1789099943 | True EPUB | 464 pages | 3.8 MB
A gargantuan, horseshoe-shaped ship appears over the mining planet Shānmén, unleashing a black rain of death that creates Xenomorph-like monsters worse than the darkest of nightmares.
Algorithmic Short Selling with Python:
Refine your algorithmic trading edge, consistently generate investment ideas, and build a robust long/short product
English | 2021 | ISBN: 1801815194 | 376 Pages | PDF EPUB | 16 MB
Jon Kingdon, "Al Davis: Behind the Raiders Shield"
English | ISBN: 0692869875 | 2017 | 304 pages | EPUB | 901 KB
Al Davis was such a polarizing figure that people either admired or despised him. Most cared about what Davis thought on any issue, and he was captivating before an audience. Yet Davis rarely revealed much about himself, his philosophy and decision-making. Everyone knew of Davis and his catchy slogans, especially "Just Win, Baby." But no one knew much about the man. Everyone, it seemed, had a strong opinion about Davis, but precious few had enough information about Davis to proffer an informed description. For the first time, people will receive an accurate, detailed portrayal of a man in the pantheon of notable sports figures of the 20th century, in a book chock-full of firsthand accounts from those who were present and played a role in many of the seminal moments in Davis illustrious career as the patriarch of the Raiders. Seldom is so much revealed about someone who went to such great lengths to perpetuate an aura of mystery, and control the nature and volume of information disseminated. Bruce Kebric and Jon Kingdon have teamed with Steve Corkran to take readers to a place long thought to be forbidden: Behind the Raiders Shield, for an unvarnished look at what it was like working for Al Davis.
After the Ivory Tower Falls: How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics-and How to Fix It by Will Bunch
English | August 2, 2022 | ISBN: 0063076993 | True EPUB | 320 pages | 1.8 MB
From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Will Bunch, the epic untold story of college-the great political and cultural fault line of American life