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  Trudeau & Doonesbury - A...

  Joshua Kendall

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  "A compelling biography of one of our nation's greatest journalists. Outstanding."—Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University 
    
  "Well-reported and -researched."—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk 
    
  A definitive account of the life and work of Garry Trudeau, creator of the massively popular and influential cartoon Doonesbury, based on archival sources and extensive interviews, including with Trudeau himself. 
    
  ​Drawing on previously unmined archival materials and extensive interviews with Trudeau, his friends, fellow cartoonists, prominent journalists, and even politicians who were mocked in the strip, Trudeau & Doonesbury is an entertaining romp through both Trudeau's remarkable life and the last half century of American history. 
    
  Biographer Joshua Kendall tells the story of the cartoonist and what drove him to put pen to paper. He traces Trudeau's boyhood in the Adirondack Mountains, his teenage angst in prep school, and his formative years at Yale, where he began drawing his iconic strip. And he shows the changing world it reflected; Doonesbury began appearing in papers nationwide in 1970, and big events, from Watergate to the war in Vietnam, fueled its popularity and its significance. 
    
  For more than 50 years, Doonesbury has helped drive the national conversation. The first comic strip to win a Pulitzer Prize, Garry Trudeau's sprawling narrative featuring a host of beloved characters has reflected America back to itself, capturing the highlights and lowlights of American politics and culture with wit and penetrating insight. And as Doonesbury's characters aged alongside their creator, Trudeau became one of the preeminent chroniclers of the Baby Boom generation. 
    
  Trudeau & Doonesbury is a unique and compelling biography of both the individual behind Doonesbury and the times he has chronicled.

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  Kublai Khan: The Life and Legacy...

  Editors Charles River

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  Aside from Genghis, the most famous of the Mongolian rulers was Genghis’s grandson, Kublai Khan, who was raised as Mongolian in the traditional way, but also exposed to Chinese culture. Kublai’s father Tolui made sure all of his sons could ride and hunt, but he was apparently also concerned that they understood the characteristics and possibilities of the more settled regions under Mongolian rule. Thus, while Kublai and his brothers were still boys, his grandfather Genghis arranged a great Mongolian hunt. This traditional event involved many thousands of riders starting in a great circle and gradually moving into the center, driving the game in front of them. It was a hunt, but it was also a traditional kind of practice military exercise. Kublai killed a couple of small animals, and Genghis is reported to have been pleased with his grandsons.  
  	As Great Khan, Kublai Khan ruled the Mongolian Empire from his capital in modern-day Beijing, with a court that included Mongolians, Arabs, and Persians from throughout his empire. While Genghis may have been a warrior, Kublai was a man of culture, intellect and curiosity, and his court was a luxurious one rich in art, music, and goods. Under his reign, trade along the Silk Road was both easier and more efficient than ever before. Toll gates were removed, and traders could move freely from place to place. It was said that even women could travel safely with goods without fear of harm.  
  	Kublai was clearly an influential ruler, but what helped his legacy endure was that he hosted the famous Italian traveler Marco Polo, who stayed in China for years and described what he saw in detail. When Marco Polo’s travelogue was published back in Europe, it immediately became one of the most famous works on the continent, and while modern historians still debate which parts were factual and fictional, there can be no question that Kublai Khan was a monumental leader in Asia. 

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  Olmecs - One of the Earliest...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Olmecs are often regarded as the first significant civilization in Mesoamerica, a region that includes parts of modern-day Mexico and Central America. They emerged in the tropical lowlands of what is now the Mexican states of Veracruz and Tabasco, following a gradual development in the Soconusco region. It is believed that the Olmecs were influenced by neighboring cultures, particularly the Mokaya and Mixe–Zoque tribes, who inhabited the areas around them. These early interactions may have played a role in shaping Olmec society, laying the foundation for their eventual rise as one of the most influential cultures in Mesoamerican history. 
  The Olmecs flourished during the formative period of Mesoamerican civilization, which lasted from approximately 1500 BCE to 400 BCE. The early phase of Olmec culture began around 1600 BCE, with the establishment of their first major center at San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán, located in the southeastern Veracruz region near the coast. While pre-Olmec cultures had been developing in the region since around 2500 BCE, it was by 1600 BCE that the Olmecs began to solidify their cultural and political dominance in the region. They are considered the earliest of the Mesoamerican civilizations, and their cultural achievements and innovations would influence many of the civilizations that followed, including the Maya, Zapotec, and Aztec.

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  Blood Money - Lesbian Vampire...

  Giselle Renarde

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  When Charlotte answers Lucrezia's cryptic classified ad, she figures she'll earn a little money for tuition, textbooks, and other student expenses. She never imagined she'd find Lucrezia so alluring, or that succumbing to seduction would change her forever.

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  Nazi Scientists in America: The...

  Merrick Thorne

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  Nazi Scientists in America: The Hidden Program Revealed 
  Are you looking to deepen your understanding and uncover the secrets unveiling America's post-war scientific prowess? 
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  11 Hidden Influential Powers -...

  Halbert Ward

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  “Secret Sauce” Revealed: 
  Unravel the Enigma of Success, Leadership and Start Shaping Your True Destiny! 
  Have you ever wondered what the real commonalities are among our great leaders? 
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  Hear me out. People have been attempting to achieve the legendary "success" since the dawn of time, often with great intentions but ultimately falling short for a variety of reasons. Some have attempted to "cook the formula for success," but their efforts have fallen short because they failed to account for the invisible factors that contribute to a person's level of success. 
  That is, until now. 
  Come with Halbert Ward as he shows you the factors that create the path leading to success. Ward presents "11 Hidden Influential Powers," an enthralling investigation into the invisible forces that do, in fact, determine leadership and success in a world where both appear impossible to achieve. Ward reveals the core of leadership with an exquisite awareness of influence dynamics, illuminating the critical functions of connections, competence, and foresight. If you are searching for a profound perspective on harnessing your innate potential, this book's got you covered. 
  Instead of being a run-of-the-mill how-to manual, "11 Hidden Influential Powers" will serve as your ultimate roadmap to success in all aspects of your life, from your career to your relationships. From seasoned pros to those just starting out, "11 Hidden Influential Powers" is an indispensable tool for realizing their goals and enjoying life to the fullest. 
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