It's often said, confirmed by survey data, that the American people are losing confidence in their government. But the problem may be the reverse--the government has lost confidence in the people. Increasingly the power to make decisions in our democracy has been shifted from Congress to the court system, forcing non-elected officials to make decisions which affect the lives of Americans. In a society which is based on the democratic elections of its officials, this is clearly backwards.

From the author of The Night Agent—the #1 global Netflix sensation—comes an edge-of-your-seat thriller about a young actress who must go undercover in a deadly world of espionage to save her best friend…and herself.A silent war.An unlikely spy.She’s done playing by their rules.Actress Anna Vaughn is fearless—on screen, at least. She tends to play doomed brunettes with a badass strea...

The Inspiration for the Smash Hit Series! Watch Season 2 of The Night Agent on Netflix!To find a Russian mole in the White House, an FBI agent must question everything. WHEN ANYONE CAN BE A TRAITOR THERE’S NO ONE TO TRUST.FBI Agent Peter Sutherland waits in the White House Situation Room. He monitors an emergency line for calls that might never come. Then the phone rings.A terrified young woman says two people have been murdered and...

“Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers. Opens with a bang and keeps exploding for three hundred pages." —David Baldacci, New York Times bestselling author of A Minute to MidnightIn this electrifying thriller from the author of The Night Agent now on Netflix, a former Secret Service agent who is framed and on the run discovers how far some men will go to grasp the highest office in the land—a propulsive p...

"Quirk has earned his spot in the front ranks of thriller writers." — David BaldacciAn electrifying thriller from the author of The Night Agent now on Netflix, an attack on the White House sends the President and his top aides to take shelter in a top secret government facility buried deep underground—but they soon discover the threat is locked inside with them.**Assume the worst. Code Black.The day that every sec...

Lawrence J. Quirk's fascinating portrait and filmography of Hollywood legend, William Holden.

A retrospective of the film career of William Powell, who was most famous for his portrayal of Nick Charles, the charming, sophisticated private detective in the "Thin Man" films.

This collection of informative and relatable lists breaks complex grief concepts into clear, supportive guidance for those dealing with all forms of grief, from the loss of a loved one to the loss of a job, from a breakup to a relocation, and all the rest of life’s ebbs and flows.Using to-do lists, interactive prompts, reflective exercises, and practical coping strategies, the authors provide reassurance and realistic support without judgment or toxic positivity. These compassionat...

In "John Leech's Pictures of Life and Character," William Makepeace Thackeray presents a captivating amalgamation of social commentary and vivid illustration, encapsulating the complexities of Victorian society. This collection of humorous and satirical sketches, adorned with the masterful illustrations of John Leech, targets the foibles of the bourgeoisie and the emerging middle classes. Thackeray's sharp wit, combined with Leech's engaging artwork, creates a powerful critique of the peri...

American society has undergone a revolution within a revolution. Until the 1960s, America was a liberal country in the traditional sense of legislative and executive checks and balances. Since then, the Supreme Court has taken on the role of the protector of individual rights against the will of the majority by creating, in a series of decisions, new rights for criminal defendants, atheists, homosexuals, illegal aliens, and others. Repeatedly, on a variety of cases, the Court has overturne...

What is so great about living in the loop in Houston? How come people cheer when the price of oil goes up? And how do you pronounce Kuykendahl? If you’re one of the roughly hundred thousand people that moved to Houston in the last year, you’ve wondered all of these things and more. Houston Culture Shock is your guide to the things that make Houston unique that will help you explore the quirkiness, culture, and eccentricities of this city like no other. Get the answers to more ques...

“Intricately plotted with extraordinary characters and riveting action.” —Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of In the BloodIn this electrifying thriller from the author of The Night Agent now on Netflix, CIA officer Sam Hudson races to find a deep cover operative loose in the U.S. and a mole in the Agency before they can launch a devastating attack on Washington, D.C.**For years CIA officer Sam Huds...