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The political landscape has never been so tumultuous: issues with the electoral college, gerrymandering, voter suppression, and a lack of representation in the polls and in our leadership have led to Americans of all ages asking, How did we get here? The power to change lies with the citizens of this great country - especially teens! Rather than pointing fingers at people and political parties, You Call This Democracy? looks at flaws in the system - and offers a real way out of the mess we are in.

A professor shows a colleague a painting that he has kept secret for decades. The professor swears it is a Vermeer - but why has he hidden this important work for so long? The reasons unfold in a series of stories that trace ownership of the painting back to World War II and Amsterdam, and still further back to the moment of the work's inspiration.

August 21, 2013: A chemical weapons attack on the suburbs of Damascus reminds the world of the existence of the Syrian war. Hundreds of journalists from every corner of the world rush to the frontier only to leave disappointed when Obama decides not to bomb. They leave behind 200,000 estimated victims, and more than half of a population of 22 million people dispersed or refugeed in nearby countries: the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII according to the UN.

Thomas B. Allen’s expertise in military history and strategy is combined with Roger MacBride Allen’s knowledge of technology to reveal a lesser-known yet fascinating side of the 16th president of the United States. Their authoritative narrative reveals Lincoln as our nation’s first hands-on commander in chief, whose appreciation for the power of technology plays a critical role in the North’s Civil War victory over the less-developed South.

In the summer of 2014, renowned American Indian studies professor Steven Salaita had his appointment to a tenured professorship revoked by the board of trustees of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Salaita's employment was terminated in response to his public tweets criticizing the Israeli government's summer assault on Gaza. Salaita's firing generated a huge public outcry, with thousands petitioning for his reinstatement, and more than 5,000 scholars pledging to boycott UIUC.

The voice is Anna Quindlen's. But we know the hopes, dreams, fears, and wonder expressed in all her columns, for most of us share them. With her New York Times-based column, "Life in the 30s", Anna Quindlen valued to national attention, and this wonderful collection shows why. As she proved in Object Lessons and Thinking Out Loud, Anna Quindlen's views always fascinate.

Terriers can bring quite a lot of fun into the lives of their owners. Terriers have various temperaments and can be so brave yet so adorable. Though they have an attitude at times, they can be trained, and each breed has their own temperament. With the Dog Lover's Guide to Terriers: Ultimate Guide to the Terrier World, it will tell you more about terriers and will help you choose the right terrier for you and your home.

Depression and anxiety, to be frank, are downright disruptive to everyday life, to say the least. It is one thing to address and put a stop to the symptoms of these potentially debilitating states - but for you to take your understanding to the next level, it may be necessary to look deeper and understand why you are suffering from depression and anxiety in the first place.

The attack of the US Pearl Harbor Naval Base changed the entire progress of World War II, and as a result, it was a very formative event both for the United States and Japan. Though the two nations seemed unlikely enemies at the onset of the Second Great War, bloodshed between them would be greater than anyone could have imagined. The future of the world at large was changed on December 7, 1941, when the Empire of Japan chose to make a preemptive strike on its most feared Pacific neighbor, the United States of America.

Summary Bundle: Memoir & Success includes Summary of Between the World and Me and Summary of Blessed in the Darkness. Between the World and Me talks about the hardships of black people. Blessed in the Darkness explains the power of faith.

Shrink reveals the missing link between longing to be healthy and achieving extreme, vibrant health - without even feeling like you are trying! Use life’s tough challenges to propel you forward and make you unstoppable! Transforming from the inside-out is the real key to lasting health and fitness! Change your heart. Change your mind. Change your life. Shrink is for the brave souls like you, who truly want to get past the internal baggage and roadblocks that have kept you unhealthy in the past.

Fifty Things to Know About Marketing Your Book by Charlotte Hopkins offers an approach to marketing your books. Most books on marketing tell you to promote your books through book signings. Although there is nothing wrong with that, there is so much more to a book signing than they tell you. Planning and promoting can make or break a book signing.

In "Beyond the Classroom: Unconventional Education for a Changing World," author delves into the urgent need for a paradigm shift in education. With the world rapidly evolving, traditional classroom methods fall short in preparing students for the challenges ahead. Through meticulously researched chapters, the book explores the limitations of conventional education and the myriad benefits of embracing alternative approaches. From experiential learning to online platforms, apprenticeships to community-based initiatives, listeners discover diverse pathways to holistic education.

In this perceptive, compelling essay, Katharine Murphy offers a profile of Anthony Albanese in motion – a piece about character, the balance of forces, and the mood of the nation. Are Albanese and his party up for change? Are Australians up for it? What does the new prime minister embody, if anything? Has the centre of the polity shifted, with the success of the Teals and the Greens? Where could – and should – the new government be ambitious?

Ever since I can remember I have had an insatiable desire to travel. I have always wanted to see the word, experience new things, and have a pretty good time while doing it. Unfortunately, there was a rather large barrier to my dreams of travel. Namely the fact that travel is incredibly expensive. When I started to explore my options, I stumbled upon the concept of teaching English abroad. After looking into it further, I realized that it was exactly what I was looking for.

Get to work on the world's most disgusting jobs. Discover what sewer inspectors, pet food tasters, and crime scene cleaners must do on the job. Sometimes it pays to get your hands dirty.

How did the colonists of Jamestown and Maryland live and die? Forensic anthropology provides an incredible array of answers. Scientists can look into a grave and determine the skeleton's gender, age at time of death, nationality, and sometimes even economic standing within minutes. Laboratory studies can provide cause of death information.

The thought of traveling abroad and starting a new life in a country that offers more promising career prospects is one that crosses many minds around the world. We, at Radviser, know this and this is exactly why we’ve dedicated our lives to helping people get accepted into the universities of their dreams and land their dream jobs thereafter.

Want to volunteer but aren’t sure where to start? Do you think your community is too big or too small to make a difference? Do you want to get your kids involved but aren’t sure if you can? 50 Things to Know about Volunteering by author Pagett Dusic offers simple and straight forward ways to get involved in volunteerism, both locally and nationally.

Do you dread planning your next family reunion, backyard get-together, or birthday party? Are your kids driving you nuts clamoring for something to do? Do you ever wish easy entertainment was hiding somewhere in your home? Well, it is! Whether you want to jazz up a large gathering, or you just want to occupy your children with something other than television and video games, this is the audiobook for you! Here you will discover games for your whole family and friends! There are games included for children, grandparents, and all the ages in between.