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Der Mann, der nicht verlieren kann: Warum man Trump erst dann versteht, wenn man mit ihm golfen gehtAutor: Rick Reilly
Buch, Broschiert, 02.09.2020
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Steam Titans: Cunard, Collins, and the Epic Battle for Commerce on the North AtlanticAutor: William M. Fowler Jr.
Gebundene Ausgabe, 19.10.2017
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My LifeAutor: Bill Clinton
Gebundene Ausgabe, 01.01.2004
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Der Deutsche Gedanke in der WeltAutor: Paul Rohrbach
Taschenbuch, 04.01.2018
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Face it: Die AutobiografieAutoren: Debbie Harry
Gebundene Ausgabe, 14.10.2019
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FABULOUS BOUVIER SISTERS: The Tragic and Glamorous Lives of Jackie and LeeAutor: Sam Kashner
Taschenbuch, 29.08.2019
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Thomas JeffersonAutor: Peter Nicolaisen
Taschenbuch, 02.05.1995
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Tagebuch aus Cherson – Vom Leben und Überleben im Krieg in der Ukraine: 40 Briefe eines Vaters an seine TochterAutor: Arye Sharuz Shalicar
Taschenbuch, 07.04.2023
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Living HistoryHillary Rodham ClintonGebundene AusgabeAs with most books written by politicians while in office (or at least aiming for one), < I> Living History is, first and foremost, safe. There are interesting observations and anecdotes, the writing is engaging, and there is enough inside scoop to appeal to those looking for a bit of gossip, but there are no bombshells here and it is doubtful the book will change many minds about this polarizing figure. This does not mean the work is without merit, however, for Hillary Clinton has much to say about her experience as first lady, which is the primary focus of the book. Those interested in these experiences and her commentary on them will find the book worth reading; those looking for revelations will be disappointed.
Beginning with a brief outline of her childhood, college years, introduction to politics, and her courtship with Bill Clinton, Clinton covers a wide variety of topics: life on the campaign trail, her troubled tenure as leader of the President's Task Force on National Health Care Reform, meeting with foreign leaders, and her work on human rights, to name a few. By necessity, she also addresses the various scandals that plagued the administration, from Travelgate to Whitewater to impeachment, though she does not go into great detail about each one; rather, she seems content to simply state her case and move on without trying to settle too many old scores.
Along the way, she offers many apologies, though perhaps not the kind some would expect. She does not shy away from her "vast right-wing conspiracy" comment, for instance, though she does wish that she had expressed herself differently. Regarding the Monica Lewinsky scandal, she maintains that her husband initially lied to her, as he did the rest of the country, and did not come clean until two days prior to his grand jury testimony. Calling his betrayal "the most devastating, shocking and hurtful experience of my life, " she explains what the aftermath was like personally and why she has elected to stand by her man. In all, < I> Living History is an informative book that goes a long way toward humanizing one of the most recognizable, and controversial, women of our age. < I> Shawn Carkonen |
Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream: The Most Revealing Portrait of a President and Presidential Power Ever WrittenDoris Kearns GoodwinTaschenbuch |
Sie schufen Amerika: Die Gründergeneration von John Adams bis George Washington (Beck'sche Reihe)Joseph J. EllisTaschenbuch |
Abraham LincolnJames M. McphersonGebundene AusgabeAbraham Lincoln Marking the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth, this marvelous short biography by a leading historian offers an illuminating portrait of one of the giants in the American story. Full description |
The Virgin of El Barrio: Marian Apparitions, Catholic Evangelizing, and Mexican American Activism (QUALITATIVE STUDIES IN RELIGION)Kristy Nabhan-WarrenTaschenbuch |
Last of the Giants: The True Story of Guns N' RosesMick WallTaschenbuchThe True Story of Guns N' Roses Broschiertes Buch I N C L U D E S B R A N D N E W C H A P T E R C O V E R I N G G U N S N' R O S E S E P I C W O R L D T O U R Many millions of words have already been written about Guns N' Roses, the old line-up, the new line-up. But none of them have ever really gotten to the truth. Which is this: Guns N' Roses has always been a band out of time, the Last of the Giants. They are what every rock band since the Rolling Stones has tried and nearly always failed to be: dangerous. At a time when smiling, M T V-friendly, safe-sex, just-say-no Bon Jovi was the biggest band in the world, here was a band that seemed to have leapt straight out of the coke-smothered pages of the original, golden-age, late-sixties rock scene. ' Live like a suicide', the band used to say when they all lived together in the Hell House, their notorious L A home. And this is where Mick Wall first met them, and became part of their inner circle, before famously being denounced by name by Axl Rose in the song ' Get in the Ring'. But this book isn't about settling old scores. Written with the clear head that 25 years later brings you, this is a celebration of Guns N' Roses the band, and of Axl Rose the frontman who really is that thing we so desperately want him to be: the last of the truly extraordinary, all-time great, no apologies, no explanations, no giving-a-shit rock stars. The last of his kind. |
Spotted Tail: Warrior and StatesmanRichmond L. ClowGebundene Ausgabe |
With Malice Toward None: A Biography of Abraham LincolnStephen B. OatesTaschenbuchWith Malice toward None This masterful and moving biography follows Lincoln's bitter struggle with poverty, his self-made success in business and law, his early disappointing political career, and his leadership as President during one of America's most turbulent periods. 48 halftone illustrations. Full description |
Kissinger: 1923-1968: The IdealistNiall FergusonTaschenbuch1923-1968: The Idealist Broschiertes Buch From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower, the definitive biography of Henry Kissinger, based on unprecedented access to his private papers. Winner of the Council on Foreign Relations Arthur Ross Book Award No American statesman has been as revered or as reviled as Henry Kissinger. Once hailed as " Super K"-the "indispensable man" whose advice has been sought by every president from Kennedy to Obama-he has also been hounded by conspiracy theorists, scouring his every "telcon" for evidence of Machiavellian malfeasance. Yet as Niall Ferguson shows in this magisterial two-volume biography, drawing not only on Kissinger's hitherto closed private papers but also on documents from more than a hundred archives around the world, the idea of Kissinger as the ruthless arch-realist is based on a profound misunderstanding. The first half of Kissinger's life is usually skimmed over as a quintessential tale of American ascent: the Jewish refugee from Hitler's Germany who made it to the White House. But in this first of two volumes, Ferguson shows that what Kissinger achieved before his appointment as Richard Nixon's national security adviser was astonishing in its own right. Toiling as a teenager in a New York factory, he studied indefatigably at night. He was drafted into the U. S. infantry and saw action at the Battle of the Bulge-as well as the liberation of a concentration camp-but ended his army career interrogating Nazis. It was at Harvard that Kissinger found his vocation. Having immersed himself in the philosophy of Kant and the diplomacy of Metternich, he shot to celebrity by arguing for "limited nuclear war. " Nelson Rockefeller hired him. Kennedy called him to Camelot. Yet Kissinger's rise was anything but irresistible. Dogged by press gaffes and disappointed by " Rocky, " Kissinger seemed stuck-until a trip to Vietnam changed everything. The Idealist is the story of one of the. . . |
Founding Fathers: The Essential Guide to the Men Who Made AmericaTaschenbuchFounding Fathers This indispensable guide provides authoritative information on the Founding Fathers in entries ranging from the Articles of Confederation to George Washington. * It is the ideal resource for anyone looking to hone their knowledge of the fascinating figures who wrote the first chapter of American history. Full description |
Alles für die Union: Das Bürgerkriegstagebuch des Unionssoldaten Elisha Hunt Rhodes (Zeitzeugen des Sezessionskrieges)Autor: Elisha Hunt Rhodes
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