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  The Isolated Presidency

  Jordan T. Cash

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  How powerful is the President of the United States? For many scholars, this is a question that can be answered only by considering factors outside the office itself, such as the president's popularity, personal clout, political talents, or institutional relationships. 
   
   
   
  In The Isolated Presidency, Jordan T. Cash reframes this question to instead ask what authority is available to all presidents. Drawing on the Constitution itself, Cash argues that the presidency possesses an internal logic derived from its structure, duties, and powers which not only grants the president a unique institutional perspective, but also provides the president with considerable agency and discretion in pursuing agendas. 
   
   
   
  To gain a clear view of how the Constitution creates a baseline of authority that is available to all presidents, Cash examines the "isolated presidents"—presidents who were unelected, faced divided government, and were opposed by major factions of their own political parties. Stripped of all external supports, these presidents were left with nothing but their constitutional authority to rely on. Through three case studies of isolated presidents, Cash illustrates how the Constitution creates an empowering logic within the presidency which orients presidential behavior and grants every president significant power and agency.

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  Wicked Women of Ohio

  Jane Ann Turzillo

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  True crime with a Midwest twist. The award-winning writer recounts the stories of Ohio's most notorious vixens, viragoes, and villainesses. 
   
   
   
  The Buckeye State produced its share of wicked women. Tenacious madam Clara Palmer contended with constant police raids during the 1880s and '90s. Only her death could shut the doors of her gilded bordello in Cleveland. Failed actress Mildred Gillars left for Europe right before World War II. Because she fell in love with the wrong man, she wound up peddling Nazi propaganda on the radio as "Axis Sally." Volatile Hester Foster was already doing time at the Ohio State Penitentiary when she bashed in the head of a fellow inmate with a shovel. The sinister Anna Marie Hahn dosed at least five elderly Cincinnati men with arsenic and croton oil and then watched them die in agony while pretending to nurse them back to health.

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  Hamlet - Made Super Super Easy

  Evelyn Samuel

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  New unique literature Study Guide made super super easy on Shakespeare's renowned play Hamlet.  Its unique structure with detailed explanations next to the text, its in depth identification of language devices, exploration of themes, character analysis, typical exam questions, gives students the information to achieve outstanding results.

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  The Collapse of Global...

  Philip Pilkington

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  In the 1990s, a vision emerged of a frictionless world of globalization in which the West would become ever richer on the basis of a tech-based service economy, all underpinned by a rules-based liberal international order. It became the basis for the mainstream politics of center-left and right. 
   
  Philip Pilkington argues that this vision was always delusional and is now dying. It is based on a doctrinaire and unrealistic form of liberalism and has given rise to hollowed-out financialized economies and disintegrating societies that can barely even reproduce their population or meet their energy needs. The US and UK find themselves ill-equipped to compete with China and other non-liberal states within an emerging post-liberal order in which what really matters is industrial capacity, realpolitik, and military strength. Only by abandoning our liberal delusions and advancing our own brand of hard-headed post-liberalism can the West survive. 
   
  No clearsighted observer of contemporary geopolitics can afford to miss this bracing diagnosis of the West's malaise and bold agenda for renewal.

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  History of Louisiana: A...

  Captivating History

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  Embark on a journey through the heart and soul of America with this captivating exploration of a state whose history vibrates through the cities and whispers in the bayous. 
  This narrative isn’t just a recount of events; it’s an immersive voyage into a cultural melting pot that has significantly shaped America’s identity. 
  Here’s what awaits you:Explore Native Roots - Dive into the origins of the Native Americans, the first stewards of Louisiana, to better understand their culture and legacy.The Louisiana Purchase Unveiled - Uncover the monumental impact of this historic land deal on America’s destiny.The Battle of New Orleans - Step onto the battlefield to grasp the pivotal moments and enduring legend of this clash.Birth of Jazz - Experience the cultural revolution of jazz, emerging from Louisiana’s unique blend of influences.Cajun and Creole Life - Delve into the captivating traditions of Cajun and Creole communities. Learn about their resilience and vibrancy. 
  Each item on this list opens a door to a chapter of Louisiana’s rich history, inviting listeners to discover the battles, beauty, and enduring spirit that have forged a state unlike any other. 
  Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the compelling saga of Louisiana. Click the “add to cart” button to begin your journey through the rich tapestry of America’s history!

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  James Hutton - The Genius of Time

  Ray Perman

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  Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenment's brightest stars.
  Among the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overlooked. Yet his Theory of the Earth revolutionised the way we think about how our planet was formed and laid the foundation for the science of geology. He was in his time a doctor, a farmer, a businessman, a chemist yet he described himself as a philosopher – a seeker after truth.
  A friend of James Watt and of Adam Smith, he was a polymath, publishing papers on subjects as diverse as why it rains and a theory of language. He shunned status and official position, refused to give up his strong Scots accent and vulgar speech, loved jokes and could start a party in an empty room.
  Yet much of his story remains a mystery. His papers, library and mineral collection all vanished after his death and only a handful of letters survive. He seemed to be a lifelong bachelor, yet had a secret son whom he supported throughout his life.
  This book uses new sources and original documents to bring Hutton the man to life and places him firmly among the geniuses of his time.

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