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1) The republic
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English
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The Republic is a Socratic dialogue, written by Plato around 380 BC, concerning justice, the order and character of the just city-state and the just man. It is Plato's best-known work, and has proven to be one of the world's most influential works of philosophy and political theory, both intellectually and historically. In the book's dialogue, Socrates discusses the meaning of justice and whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man...
2) Common sense
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English
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Common Sense by Thomas Paine (Bauer World Press)
In his 1776 pamphlet Common Sense, Thomas Paine presents a compelling and erudite argument for the independence of the American colonies from the British Crown. With sagacious prose, Paine explicates the inherent injustices and impracticalities of the colonial system, and passionately advocates for the establishment of a new, independent nation.
Pane's incisive logic addresses the economic,...
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Mackin
Pub. Date
[2016]
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1 online resource (193 pages).
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English
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SECOND TREATISE OF GOVERNMENT (ANNOTATED EDITION) - BY JOHN LOCKE
"The Problems of Philosophy" by Bertrand Russell explores fundamental questions concerning human knowledge and the nature of reality. Russell examines topics such as the distinction between appearance and reality, the existence and nature of matter, idealism, and the limits of philosophical knowledge. He also delves into the concepts of knowledge by acquaintance and knowledge by...
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Regnery Publishing, a division of Salem Media Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
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xxi, 216 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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English
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Gorka believes that war will happen again-- we must be ready. And the most important weapon in any geopolitical conflict is the will to win. Willful ignorance about our adversary-- whether it's Russia, China, or the global jihadi movement-- has crippled America. Gorka clarifies who our foes are, what makes them tick, and why they are so different from the threats of the past. -- adapted from jacket
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Dey St., an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2020]
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xiv, 304 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"A vital, necessary playbook for navigating and defending free speech today by the CEO of PEN America, Dare To Speak provides a pathway for promoting free expression while also cultivating a more inclusive public culture. Online trolls and fascist chat groups. Controversies over campus lectures. Cancel culture versus censorship. The daily hazards and debates surrounding free speech dominate headlines and fuel social media storms. In an era where one...
6) The Atlantic
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Atlantic Monthly Co
Pub. Date
c2004
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v. : ill. ; 28 cm.
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English
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Broadside, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
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xvi, 332 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Jarrett, a Fox News legal analyst, reveals the real story behind Hillary Clinton's deep state collaborators in government and exposes their nefarious actions during and after the 2016 election. He reveals how persons within the FBI and Barack Obama's Justice Department worked improperly to help elect Hillary Clinton and defeat Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.
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English
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"From MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki, a lively and sweeping history of the 1990s--one that brings critical new understanding to our current political landscape"-- Provided by publisher.
"From MSNBC and NBC News correspondent Steve Kornacki, a lively and sweeping history of the 1990s--one that brings critical new understanding to our current political landscape. In The Red and the Blue, cable news star and acclaimed journalist Steve Kornacki follows...
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Distributed to the trade by Perseus Distribution
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[2015]
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278 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"Terrorism expert Erick Stakelbeck pulls back the curtain on ISIS, the violent terrorist organization spreading death and hate in the Middle East. The rise of ISIS took the White House by complete surprise: President Obama called the group "JV," then was forced to reassess when ISIS began executing innocent American journalists. Now radicalized Americans and Europeans are joining ISIS' ranks. So who is ISIS? How powerful are they, and are they a threat...
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
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289 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Former FBI Special Agent and leading cyber-security expert offers a devastating and essential look at the misinformation campaigns, fake news, and electronic espionage operations that have become the cutting edge of modern warfare - and how we can protect ourselves and our country against them. Shocking, funny, and eye-opening, this is a deeply urgent guide for living safe and smart in a super-connected world.
"Clint Watts electrified the nation...
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English
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"From the chief Washington correspondent for the New York Times, a richly detailed, news-breaking look at the unprecedented political fight over Antonin Scalia's Supreme Court vacancy and the seemingly irreversible dysfunction it triggered across all three branches in the nation's capital--ultimately delivering us Trump, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh. The embodiment of American conservative thought and jurisprudence, Antonin Scalia cast an expansive shadow...
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Basic Books, a member of the Perseus Books Group
Pub. Date
2015
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pages cm
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English
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"In The Constitution, constitutional scholar Michael Stokes Paulsen and his son Luke provide a clear, accessible introduction to the history and meaning of this historic document. Beginning with the Constitution's birth in 1787, Paulsen and Paulsen offer a grand tour of its history and interpretations, introducing readers to the characters and controversies that have shaped this founding instrument in the 200-plus years since its creation. In order...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2018]
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6 audio discs (7 1/2 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Former Congressman and current Fox News contributor Jason Chaffetz explains how we ended up with a federal government that actively works to defend the Democratic party and undermine Trump.
The liberal media frequently declares the Obama years were free of scandal. They pretend this is true because every office in the Executive Branch worked to slow the information about Hillary's e-mails, the cover-up of Benghazi, the IRS, and so much more. Yet...
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Teacher Created Materials Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
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1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (some color), color map.
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English
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There are government leaders all over the world that work at the city, state, and national level. This captivating book will allow readers to learn about various jobs in government including politician, statesmen, governor, and mayor. A look into the past includes a brief history of the U.S. government and some of the most important offices such as heads of state, Congress, seats in the Senate and House of Representatives, and the president. The fascinating...
15) Persist
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2021.
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English
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Famously persistent, Senator Warren shares six perspectives that have influenced her life and advocacy, knowing that if we're willing to fight for it, profound political transformation is possible.
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English
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"Jonathan Chait ... digs deep into Obama's record on major policy fronts-- economics, the environment, domestic reform, health care, race, foreign policy, and civil rights-- to demonstrate why history will judge our forty-fourth president as among the greatest in history"-- Provided by publisher.
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Haymarket Books
Pub. Date
2016.
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xxvi, 152 pages ; 19 cm
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English
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With Hope in the Dark, Rebecca Solnit makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable. Drawing on her decades of activism and a wide reading of environmental, cultural, and political history, Solnit argued that radicals have a long, neglected history of transformative victories, that the positive consequences of our acts are not always immediately seen, directly knowable, or even measurable,...
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Broadside, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
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xxii, 516 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"Now that every detail and argument set forth in the #1 New York Times bestseller The Russia Hoax has been borne out by the Mueller report, the author is back with a hard-hitting, well-reasoned evisceration of what may be the dirtiest trick in political history"-- Provided by publisher.
Washington insiders broke rule after rule investigating a Russian conspiracy that turned out not to exist. Somehow this was spun into Donald Trump having something...
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Center Street
Pub. Date
2018.
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339 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"In his new book, STOP MASS HYSTERIA, #1 NYT bestselling author Michael Savage calls out the mass hysteria mongers and their methods, and shows Americans that we must look to history to understand the present, and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past." -- Publisher's annotation.
Social and economic issues, even national security, have become loud, violent flashpoints for political rivals in the government, in the media and on the streets. Savage...
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Regnery Publishing, a division of Salem Media Group
Pub. Date
[2017]
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xv, 280 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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With ferocity not seen since the Civil War, the Washington establishment and the radical Left are joining forces in an attempted coup d'etat to overturn the will of the people and return power to the political and media elites who have never been more unhinged. In All Out War: The Plot to Destroy Trump, investigative reporter and national best-selling author Edward Klein reveals: how the plot to destroy Trump was initiated in the Obama White House;...