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  Bringing Home the White House -...

  Melissa Estes Blair

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  In Bringing Home the White House, Melissa Estes Blair introduces us to five fascinating yet unheralded women who were at the heart of campaigns to elect and reelect some of our most beloved presidents. By examining the roles of these political strategists in affecting the outcome of presidential elections, Blair sheds light on their historical importance and the relevance of their individual influence. 
   
   
   
  In the middle decades of the twentieth century both major political parties had Women's Divisions. The leaders of these divisions—five women who held the job from 1932 until 1958—organized tens of thousands of women all over the country, turning them into the "saleswomen for the party" by providing them with talking points, fliers, and other material they needed to strike up political conversations with their friends and neighbors. The leaders of the Women's Divisions also produced a huge portion of the media used by the campaigns—over 90 percent of all print material in the 1930s—and were close advisors of the presidents of both parties. 
   
   
   
  In spite of their importance, these women and their work have been left out of the narratives of midcentury America. In telling the story of these women, Blair reveals the ways that women were central to American politics from the depths of the Great Depression to the height of the Cold War.

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  The Funny Stuff - The Official P...

  P. J. O'Rourke

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  A compendium of quotes and riffs by P.J. O'Rourke on subjects ranging from government to fishing to apps, to be published on what would have been his seventy-fifth birthday. 
   
   
   
  When The Penguin Dictionary of Modern Humorous Quotations was published in 1994, P. J. O'Rourke had more entries than any living writer. And he kept writing funny stuff for another twenty-eight years. Now, for the first time, the best material is collected in  one volume. Edited by Terry McDonell, The Funny Stuff is arranged in six sections, organized by subject in alphabetical order from Agriculture to Xenophobia. From his earliest days at the National Lampoon in the 1970s, through his classic reporting for Rolling Stone in the '80s and '90s to his post-Trump, pandemic, new media observations of recent years, P. J. produced incisive, amusing copy. Not only did P. J. write memorable one-liners, he also meticulously constructed riffs that are still being quoted years later. His prose has the electric verbal energy of Tom Wolfe or Hunter Thompson, but P. J. is more flat out funny. And through it all comes his clear-eyed take on politics, economics, human nature—and fun. The Funny Stuff is a book for P. J. fans to devour but also a book that will bring new audiences and stand as testament to one of the truly original American writers of the last fifty years.

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  Eternity Through the Rearview...

  Annette Hubbell

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  How do ordinary people become extraordinary? Annette Hubbell asks that question of seventeen world changers in this one-of-a-kind fiction/non-fiction collection of spellbinding conversations with the most unlikely of bedfellows. Spanning the ages, from Galileo to Johnny Cash, these seventeen tell all from their heavenly vantage point. Let them reveal to you their secret to eternity’s timelessness. (Hint, it has something to do with who gets the credit.). In addition to Galileo and Cash, you’ll hear from Abraham Lincoln, C. S. Lewis, J. S. Bach, John Newton, Elizabeth Fry, Sojourner Truth, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman, George Washington Carver, Amy Carmichael, Mary McLeod Bethune, Aimee Semple McPherson, Corrie ten Boom, Gladys Aylward, and Louie Zamperini. All were wildly famous in their day, some still are. These seventeen biographies are written as autobiographies, and the actual words of each historical figure are in italics to differentiate from those of the author's. If you're looking for accuracy and source documents, you'll find it in the 606 endnotes. If you want to dig deeper, each profile ends with places to visit, either in person or via the internet. Each story is also tagged with three Scripture verses that might have been their favorites. Because this book is written as a collection of stories, it can be read in any order, and would make an excellent subject for a book club or an in-depth home school curriculum.

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  Rogues: Book Summary & Analysis

  Alexander Pike

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  This content is an independent and unofficial summary created for informational and educational purposes only. It is not affiliated with, authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by the original author or publisher. All rights to the original work belong to its respective copyright holders. This summary is not intended to substitute the original book, but to offer a concise overview and interpretation of its main ideas.
   
  
  
   
  Step into the minds of the bold, the brilliant, and the morally complex. Rogues is a riveting collection of true stories that explores the lives of rule-breakers, outliers, and master manipulators—individuals who operate at the blurred edge of genius and deception. From wine fraudsters and arms dealers to whistleblowers and media moguls, these portraits reveal the choices that separate ambition from corruption, and brilliance from ruin.
   
  With sharp storytelling and a cinematic lens, each chapter dives deep into the psychology of high-functioning individuals who defy systems, rewrite rules, and reshape the world around them—for better or worse. But behind every scheme and scandal lies a deeper question: what happens when skill outruns ethics?

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  The Mother-Daughter Relationship...

  Leslie Glass, Lindsey Glass

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  Bestselling author Leslie Glass and her daughter, award-winning documentarian Lindsey Glass, offer a brand-new kind of interactive self-help book that combines actionable information, compelling storytelling, and writing prompts that are guaranteed to bring awareness, understanding, and compassion to mothers and daughters everywhere. It is a book that promises to heal your relationship—no matter how far apart you feel you are—and keep it strong. 
   
   
   
  Leslie and Lindsey have lived through their own traumas and devastating ups and downs in their relationship. They've turned their experiences into a successful platform for helping others and share them here in this book. They use their own tumultuous story, told from their respective points of view, to help mothers and daughters understand that even if you go off track, you can still find your way back to friendship, understanding, and love. For the first time, Leslie and Lindsey share their secret sauce for healing, broken down into four steps: 
   
   
   
  ● Revealing Your Back Story 
   
   
   
  ● Exploring Your Emotional and Personality Styles 
   
   
   
  ● Understanding Your Conflicts and Triggers 
   
   
   
  ● Learning the Tools to Restore the Love

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  The Wisdom of Solomon - Timeless...

  Attributed to King Solomon

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  Are you searching for wisdom that endures the test of time? Do you long to deepen your understanding of faith, virtue, and the mysteries of life? 
  The Wisdom of Solomon is one of the most profound and poetic works of ancient wisdom literature. Traditionally attributed to King Solomon, this sacred text explores themes of morality, divine justice, and the transformative power of wisdom as the foundation of a meaningful life. 
  Now available in a modern, accessible translation, this edition brings clarity to its timeless truths—making it relevant and inspiring for today’s listener. 
  What you'll discover inside:Embrace the Path of Wisdom – Reflections on knowledge, virtue, and the divineUnderstand Justice and Righteousness – Insights into fairness, ethical leadership, and the moral orderStrengthen Your Faith – Uplifting passages that connect you more deeply to the divineFind Guidance for Modern Life – Ancient truths for navigating today’s world with clarity and integrity 
  Whether you’re a seeker of truth, a student of scripture, or simply in need of inspiration, The Wisdom of Solomon offers a powerful guide to living with purpose and spiritual depth. 
  Start your journey today and uncover the enduring insights of King Solomon’s timeless wisdom.

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