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  The Shifting Twenty-First...

  Tevi Troy

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  The role and range of the American presidency has undergone significant changes in the twenty-first century, with George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden transforming the office in distinct ways. Many but not all of these changes stem from the numerous crises of this young century: 9/11 and the resulting war on terror, Hurricane Katrina, the Great Recession, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the social unrest of 2020. 
   
   
   
  While crisis brings rapid change, there are other factors at work as well. Increased polarization has led presidents of both parties to press existing rules and norms to their limits in an attempt to accomplish more during their brief tenures. The result is a lot of policy and structural change in a short period, including new cabinet departments, new election rules, and significantly increased spending and debt, among other things. For the most part, these changes have occurred with little thought to what it all means for the functionality and stability of our democratic institutions and, consequently, our nation's capacity to address the needs as well as the aspirations of the American people. The Bipartisan Policy Center's Tevi Troy has brought together a group of presidential scholars and political experts to address these important issues and to reflect on how the presidency has changed and what it might mean for the future.

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  Capitalism - The Story behind...

  Michael Sonenscher

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  What exactly is capitalism? How has the meaning of capitalism changed over time? And what's at stake in our understanding or misunderstanding of it? In Capitalism, Michael Sonenscher examines the history behind the concept and pieces together the range of subjects bound up with the word. Sonenscher shows that many of our received ideas fail to pick up the work that the idea of capitalism is doing for us, without us even realizing it. 
   
   
   
  "Capitalism" was first coined in France in the early nineteenth century. It began as a fusion of two distinct sets of ideas. The first involved thinking about public debt and war finance. The second involved thinking about the division of labor. Sonenscher shows that thinking about the first has changed radically over time. Funding welfare has been added to funding warfare, bringing many new questions in its wake. Thinking about the second set of ideas has offered far less room for maneuver. The division of labor is still the division of labor and the debates and discussions that it once generated have now been largely forgotten. By exploring what lay behind the earlier distinction before it collapsed and was eroded by the passage of time, Sonenscher shows why the present range of received ideas limits our political options and the types of reform we might wish for.

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  Spark The: Book 3: Colors –...

  Eric Theniss Ofori

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  A father, a mother, and a daughter learn English and Chinese together. This audio guide follows The Kindy Spark curriculum, week by week. Daddy reads in English. Mommy bridges in Chinese. Shìlóng learns. One family, one journey. 
  Volume 2, Book 3 explores colors. Meet the colors of the rainbow — red, blue, yellow, green, and more. See them in real-life scenes: the red of a traffic light means 'stop,' green means 'go.' Play the 'find and circle' game. Say the colors in English and Chinese. Perfect for bilingual families, language learners, and anyone who wants to learn with heart.

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  US Citizenship Test Study Guide...

  PL Exam Preparation

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  The Audiobook Edition of "US Citizenship Test Study Guide 2024-2025" is a comprehensive and convenient resource for acing the U.S. Citizenship Test. It not only presents the official 100 USCIS civic test questions but also covers the theoretical aspects essential for a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Accompanied by flashcards, this audiobook is an all-in-one tool for successful exam preparation. 
    
  Key Features of Our Audiobook 
  Features the official 100 USCIS civic test questions in an easy-to-listen format. 
  Includes a set of flashcards to aid in memorization and review of key concepts. 
    
  Focused Audio Material 
  Expertly narrated content ensures a clear understanding of the citizenship test requirements. 
  Ideal for auditory learners and those who prefer to study on-the-go. 
    
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  Effective strategies and tips from experienced educators are interwoven in the narration, boosting your confidence for the test. 
  Covers all essential topics required for the U.S. Citizenship Test. 
    
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  Developed by a team of experts, this audiobook simplifies your preparation for the U.S. Citizenship Test. 
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  Embark on your journey to U.S. citizenship with an audiobook that pairs authoritative content with practical learning tools. Click on “Buy Now” for an engaging and effective preparation experience.

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  Uncle Tom's Cabin

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  Delve into the powerful and moving world of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This audiobook takes you on an emotional journey through the lives of its compelling characters, depicting the harsh realities of slavery in 19th-century America. Through the eyes of Uncle Tom, Eliza, and other unforgettable figures, you will witness the indomitable human spirit, the enduring power of love, and the quest for freedom. Stowe's masterful storytelling weaves together themes of morality, social justice, and compassion, leaving a lasting impact on its readers. With its profound influence on American history and its timeless relevance, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" remains a gripping and important tale that calls for empathy and understanding.

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  Going Under - Kidnapping Murder...

  John Madinger

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  A former law enforcement agent details his adventures during his career working undercover in this memoir. 
   
  “I just want to make sure I’ve got this right. You hanged all three of them? . . .”  
   
  That’s how it began, a case where the cops are crooks and the crooks are cops, a kidnapping where the victim is the bad guy, and the good guys must cross some lines to get him back. Welcome to the upside down and backward world of the undercover agent, where nothing is as it seems, and people—including the undercover—may not be what they appear. Going Under: Kidnapping, Murder, and A Life Undercover by former undercover agent John Madinger takes you into that world, and closer to the truth of the undercover experience than any other law enforcement memoir has ever gone. 
   
  “What is it like to work undercover?” You’re a sheepdog in wolf’s clothing, running with the pack, and Madinger ran with the wolves for almost two decades. Now he shares his story to give you a unique look at American crime and the “War on Drugs” from the perspective of both cops and criminals. You’ll go with the undercover cops to meetings with street-corner hustlers and rip-off artists and into the lives of America’s biggest rock stars, the world’s richest man, an Academy Award–winning actor, the marijuana traffickers conspiring to assassinate a federal judge, and the President of the United States. It’s an amazing ride, and there has never been another story like it.

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