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What if the slow death of democracy came not through one dramatic event, but through twenty-six quiet betrayals? From the rise of white nationalism to the normalization of conspiracy theories, from voter suppression to insurrection, The Alphabet of Authoritarianism exposes how Donald J. Trump and his loyalists reshaped the American political landscape — not with policy, but with propaganda, fear, and division.

Arizona became the nation’s 48th state in 1912 and since that time the Arizona constitution has served as the template by which the state is governed. Toni McClory’s Understanding the Arizona Constitution has offered insight into the inner workings and interpretations of the document—and the government that it established—for almost a decade.

This sweeping account confronts and upends old fantasies, revealing the far more startling reality of our world's largest hot desert. Drawing on decades of research, and years spent living in the region, anthropologist Judith Scheele takes us from Libya to Mali, Algeria to Chad, from the ancient Roman Empire to the bloody colonial era to contemporary regional battles and fraught international diplomacy, questioning every easy cliché and exposing fascinating truths along the way.

なぜ争いが続いてしまうのかーー。この問題を知らずして、世界を語ることはできない！イスラエルと近隣アラブ諸国との間の最初の戦争から75年が経ち、再び燃え上がっている。

As nationalism and anti-immigration rhetoric surge in France (and elsewhere), The Shortest History of France presents a portrait of a nation whose politics and society have always been shaped by global forces. Grounded in up-to-date historical scholarship that avoids the traps of national exceptionalism, Jones reminds us that it was only after the first millennium of French history that a nation-state began to emerge.

At 94 meters long and 9,500 deadweight tonnes, once called the Bibby Resolution, is an unremarkable hulk, crossing the oceans unnoticed. And yet, the astonishing journey of this boat can tell us the story of the modern world. First built as a Swedish offshore oil rig in the 1970s, it went on to become a barracks for British soldiers in the Falklands War in the 1980s, a jail off New York in the 1990s, a prison in Portland in the 2000s, and accommodation for Nigerian oil workers off the coast of Africa in the 2010s. It has been called Safe Esperia, HMP The Weare, even 'The Love Boat'.

Most Americans are likely to encounter the effects of government malfeasance or neglect close to home—from their governors, mayors, town councils, school boards, police, and prosecutors. In fact, deals shrouded in darkness are regularly made at the state and local levels, often the result of closed-door discussions between governments and industry without any scrutiny whatsoever from the public.

As Michigan’s Secretary of State and chief election official, Jocelyn Benson has overseen several of the highest turnout, most secure elections in the state’s history. But her life changed one snowy evening in December 2020 when armed protesters descended onto her doorstep, threatening her family. Her only crime: certifying a fair and accurate Presidential election in which the protesters’ preferred candidate–Donald Trump–did not win. Benson refused to back down. She stood her ground, spoke out louder, and helped expose and defeat a coordinated national effort to overturn the election.

目からウロコ！一気読み必至のアフリカ講義。アフリカと言えば、紛争、貧困、飢餓、感染症……。これらのイメージが間違っているとまでは言いませんが、アフリカの「現在」はそれらだけではありません。

Common Sense for Today! is a bold and visionary reimagining of Thomas Paine’s revolutionary ideas, brought into the 21st century to address the pressing issues of modern society. In this compelling and thought-provoking book, the author explores how unchecked corporate greed, growing inequality, and political dysfunction have created the need for a new approach to governance—one that puts people, not profits, first.

Balancing the federal budget is critical for long-term economic stability. It requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing efficiency improvements, revenue reforms, spending adjustments, and economic growth strategies. First, reducing inefficiencies through fraud prevention, administrative streamlining, and eliminating redundancies can save billions while maintaining essential services. Reforming tax expenditures, such as capping deductions or targeting tax breaks for the wealthy, generates significant revenue while promoting fairness.

By daytime, Ukraine is a sophisticated European country going about its business, and Kyiv seems like an enchanting city. But by night, the sirens roar, and the war begins. Ukraine is using the amount of ammunition that all of Europe produces in one day, and yet on the surface, much of the country appears to be going about its business as usual. This is a very different audiobook as this is a very different war – one fought by a huge army of civilians, from old punk rockers to university professors and Coca Cola brand managers who are working behind the scenes to outwit the Russian army.

My Russia is an autobiography that traces Jill Dougherty's fascination with Russia and shares the insights into the country, its people, and its leader she has gleaned through forty years of reporting. Listeners will see Russia's evolution through the eyes of the dedicated and compassionate woman they have watched on cable since 1983.

The Middle East is in upheaval: a widening chasm between state and society, the failure of governing elites to address citizens' genuine grievances, massive economic mismanagement—all made worse by repeated interventions by Western powers. Why has political change been so difficult to achieve? In The Great Betrayal, Fawaz Gerges argues that the convergence of political authoritarianism, meddling by the West, and the effects of prolonged regional conflicts have produced political paralysis and economic stagnation.

Léon Gambetta (1838-1882), dont la vie a été aussi brève qu'intense, est une figure centrale de la Troisième République. Rien ne prédestine ce petit-fils d'immigré italien à devenir un homme d'État si ce n'est cette passion de la politique qui l'anime dès son plus jeune âge.

China's Quest for Military Supremacy provides a broad and accessible exploration of Chinese military power, including relations between the Chinese Communist Party and its army, the strategic worldview of Chinese leaders, military strategy and resourcing, conventional and nuclear modernization, military diplomacy and coercion, preparations for war, and the People's Liberation Army's emerging global role.

അടിച്ചമർത്തലുകളുടെ ലോകത്തിൽ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യത്തിന്റെ അർത്ഥതലങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ച് പുതുക്കിച്ചിന്തിക്കാൻ പ്രേരിപ്പിക്കുന്ന സ്‌ഫോടനാത്മകമായ എഴുത്ത്. ലോകം കാതോർക്കുന്ന അനുഗൃഹീത സാഹിത്യകാരിയും സാമൂഹ്യപ്രവർത്തകയുമായ അരുന്ധതി റോയിയുടെ ഏറ്റവും പുതിയ പുസ്തകം

Make America Quote Again: A Candid Collection of Donald J. Trump’s Most Defining Words. Donald J. Trump—business magnate, reality TV star, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States—has left an undeniable mark on American politics, culture, and history. In Make America Quote Again, explore a thought-provoking collection of Trump’s most defining and provocative statements, categorized by key themes that shaped his presidency and his larger-than-life persona.

In a time of deep political division, few plans have stirred as much controversy as Project 2025—the conservative blueprint to radically transform American governance, economy, healthcare, and more. But what exactly does this plan propose? And will it safeguard our future, or jeopardize the democracy, civil liberties, and freedoms we hold dear?

Das politische System der Bundesrepublik ist nicht ganz einfach zu durchschauen.