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  Civil War Presidents The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Abraham Lincoln is one of the most famous Americans in history and one of the country’s most revered presidents. Schoolchildren can recite the life story of Lincoln, the “Westerner” who educated himself and became a self made man, rising from lawyer to leader of the new Republican Party before becoming the 16th President of the United States. Lincoln successfully navigated the Union through the Civil War but didn’t live to witness his crowning achievement, becoming the first president assassinated when he was shot at Ford’s Theater by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.  
  In the generation after the Civil War, Lincoln became an American deity and one of the most written about men in history. With such a sterling reputation, even historians hesitate to write a critical word; in Team of Rivals Doris Kearns Goodwin casts Lincoln as an almost superhuman puppet master in control of his Cabinet’s political machinations and the war’s direction, juggling the balancing act flawlessly. As a result, Lincoln the man is far less known than Lincoln the myth.  
  Jefferson Davis holds a unique place in American history, as the man best remembered for being the president of the Confederacy during the Civil War. While other famous Confederates like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson are still celebrated across the reunited country, Davis continues to be the object of scorn, derided over his attempt to flee after the Civil War and criticized as ineffective by historians. Among the Confederates still lauded by today’s Southerners, Davis is well down the list. History has accorded Abraham Lincoln a spot in the pantheon of American politics for the manner in which he steered the Union to victory and into the Reconstruction period after the war. In turn, Davis has been heavily criticized.

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  Milton Hershey - More Than...

  Janet Benge, Geoff Benge

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  'We've done more than our share to see you right, but you're a Hershey, a true son of a dreamer,' Milton's Uncle Abraham said. 'You'll never stick with anything long enough to make it work for you.' Milton gulped. He'd already suspected that his relatives had given up on him succeeding as a candy maker, but the words still stung. When Milton Hershey's famous Hershey Bars debuted in 1905, few people knew of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice preceding the triumph. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant companions for the famous chocolatier and philanthropist -- a man with a fourth-grade education. Despite comparisons to his wandering father, Milton never gave up. Learning from his mistakes, he spent a lifetime creating sweet things to eat -- first caramel, then chocolate. As his company soared, Milton used his wealth to care for others, founding a town for Hershey workers, a school for children in need, and a foundation dedicated to education, culture, and health care.

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  Serpents Goats and Turkeys - A...

  David Laws

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  The definitive, insider history of the often turbulent political relationship between the Liberals and Labour.
  Natural allies or fierce competitors? For the past century, Britain's two major centre-left parties have co-existed in sometimes harmonious but more often fraught duopoly, from the 1903 agreement that a prominent Liberal complained was 'nursing into life a serpent which would sting their party to death' to the 1976–77 pact that gave us the phrase 'turkeys voting for Christmas' and beyond, to the failed negotiations that led to the controversial 2010–15 Lib Dem–Conservative coalition.
  Charting 100 years of British political history, Serpents, Goats and Turkeys explores the formal and informal arrangements that have existed between the parties, covering electoral deals, support for minority governments, formal pacts and full coalitions. What have been the overlaps of policy and ideology, and where have the parties been most divided? What explains the periods of co-operation but also the unwillingness or inability to work together for any significant time?
  In the wake of the 2024 'Loveless Landslide', former coalition Cabinet minister David Laws also draws on unpublished records and private diaries from the past thirty years of Lib–Lab wrangling to consider the likely options in the event of a future hung parliament. Should the parties work together? Would they be able to? And what are the prospects for voting reform? The answers to such questions will have major implications for British democracy and the future of our politics.

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  Head Strong - Through Life Love...

  Heather L. Rendulic

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  Life never goes as planned. Follow the unique story of a young woman who suffered through five uncontrollable brain hemorrhages and brain surgery that left her paralyzed. Gain insight and perspective from her and her family as she chose to embark on the fight of her life to regain independence. Hard times are inevitable, but you have control over how you react to them. Learn how to change your perspective and feel empowered amid your toughest battles. Learn how to control an uncontrollable situation. Learn how to be Head Strong. 
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  I work with many authors to help them get their story out to the world. I am incredibly proud and honored to have worked with Heather and her wonderful parents as this story evolved into the book you are holding in your hands now. Of all the books I have been involved with, this book is one of the most inspiring I have ever read. Heather is courageous, determined and has a true heart to use the setbacks and challenges in her life as a way to inspire people and help them transform their own lives. Headstrong will have a global impact on many people and I look forward to working with Heather for many years to come. 
  -Andrew Jobling, Bestselling Author and International motivational speaker. 
  About the Author: 
  Heather L. Rendulic wants to live in a world where everyone feels empowered when they face life's challenges. She knows how hard life can get. As a young stroke and brain surgery survivor, she learned the tools needed to become an overcomer. When she's not working as a Human Resources Professional, Heather is sharing her message of hope as a motivational speaker/mentor, and sharing the art of finding beauty in the chaos.

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  Tough Crowd - How I made and...

  Graham Linehan

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  Having cut his teeth in music journalism, Graham Linehan became the finest sitcom writer of his generation. He captured the comedy zeitgeist not just as the co-creator of Father Ted but also with The IT Crowd and Black Books, winning five Baftas and a lifetime achievement award. Then his life took an unexpected turn. When he championed an unfashionable cause, TV commissioners no longer returned his emails, showbiz pals lost his number and his marriage collapsed. In an emotionally charged memoir that is by turns hilarious and harrowing, he lets us into the secrets of the writing room and colourfully describes the high-octane atmosphere of a sitcom set. But he also berates an industry where there was no one to stand by his side when he needed help. Bruised but not beaten, he explains why he chose the hill of women and girls' rights to die on - and why, despite the hardship of cancellation, he's not coming down from it any time soon.

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  The Complete Leadership...

  Sun Tzu, Niccolo Machiavelli,...

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  Lead with wisdom. Command with confidence. Think like history’s greatest leaders. 
  The Complete Leadership Collection brings together the most influential voices on leadership, power, and responsibility—fully modernized for today’s listener.  
  From the battlefield to the palace to the quiet mind of a sage, these works offer timeless insight into how great leaders think, act, and inspire. 
  This audiobook includes: 
  - The Art of War by Sun Tzu – Leadership through planning, timing, and adaptability 
  - The Prince and The Art of War by Niccolò Machiavelli – The dynamics of political leadership and military control 
  - The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi – Mental clarity and discipline for personal and organizational leadership 
  - Tao Te Ching by Laozi – Powerful leadership through restraint and humility 
  - The Analects by Confucius – Moral guidance and leading by example 
  - Arthashastra by Kautilya – Real-world strategy for diplomacy, economics, and power 
  - The Maxims of War by Napoleon Bonaparte – Sharp principles for leadership under pressure 
  - Instructions to His Generals by Frederick the Great – Precision, delegation, and military wisdom 
  - On War by Carl von Clausewitz – Deep reflection on leadership in the face of uncertainty 
  - The Commentaries by Julius Caesar – Tactical brilliance from history’s most strategic general 
  - History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides – Realism, leadership, and the cost of ambition 
  And many more fundamental leadership classics. 
  Each work is introduced with helpful context and narrated in crisp, modern language. Whether you lead teams, communities, or your own path—this collection is your essential guide.

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