All human action lies under the shadow of prospective regret, but there are few areas of contemporary life over which that shadow falls so darkly as it does over politics. We hear constantly that Americans are less likely than ever to vote and are increasingly cynical about the ability of politicians to effect change. Why is politics so consistently disappointing? Starting from the premise that the professional study of politics can offer us a way to understand why we have so little faith ...

Known around the world simply as Lula, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva was born in 1945 to illiterate parents who migrated to industrializing São Paulo. He learned to read at ten years of age, left school at fourteen, became a skilled metalworker, rose to union leadership, helped end a military dictatorship—and in 2003 became the thirty-fifth president of Brazil. During his administration, Lula led his country through reforms that lifted tens of millions out of poverty. Here, John D. French, one...

'An absolute delight, full of warmth and human surprise' Louise Nealon, author of Snowflake'An exquisitely written novel . . . full of big ideas, quietly and carefully explored' Jan Carson, author of The FirestartersTwo women meet in an unassuming coffee shop in Belfast; they seem an unlikely pair. Clara is young, inquisitive, optimistic for what the meeting holds. Christina is older, in her seventies, still glamorous, sti...

Growing up in in a small town in the English midlands, Kayleigh Goodman has been repeatedly bullied in school. Even when she moves to a new secondary school to escape bullying, a new gang of bullies, Natasha Harrison and her ‘crew’ begin to make Kayleigh’s life a misery.Whilst being chased by this gang of bullies she stumbles into a boxing gym. Terrified at first, reluctantly, she stays in the gym and enjoys the training session. She takes to the sport like a duck to water and she ...

HIGH STAKES. HUGE MONEY. NO PRISONERS.A start-up technology company is headed for a gigantic payday in the form of a white-hot initial public offering. But to cross the finish line, ececutive Amanda Creed, a divorced mother of two, may have to sacrifice time with her family -- and much, much more.

ON TOP OF THE WORLD … IN A HOUSE OF CARDSThe tabloids tracked his every move. The business magazines predicted his demise. And the public couldn't get enough. But the only people privy to Donald Trump's real story were the members of his inner circle—men such as Jack O'Donnell, a top executive at Atlantic City's Trump Plaza Casino until April, 1990. For three years O'Donnell witnessed the goings-on in the House of Trump that the people only guessed at. Now he reveals what he saw.

There were some who knew Smoke Jensen as a hero...and there were others who believed the dark side of the legend—that he was an outlaw who'd killed over 300 men. But when Smoke wakes up with a gut-wrenching headache in a New Mexico jail cell, he feels as helpless as a newly whelped cougar cub—with a lease on his life shorter than the blink of an eye.Somehow, Smoke's got to make it out—and escape the hid-hungry lynch mob that's after him for a murder he didn't commit. Then he's got ...

'An absolute delight, full of warmth and human surprise' Louise Nealon, author of Snowflake'An exquisitely written novel . . . full of big ideas, quietly and carefully explored' Jan Carson, author of The FirestartersTwo women meet in an unassuming coffee shop in Belfast; they seem an unlikely pair. Clara is young, inquisitive, optimistic for what the meeting holds. Christina is older, in her seventies, still glamorous, sti...

***'***Highly readable . . . an intimate and varied account of fascinating stories of people at war' History of WarWar Stories is a fascinating account of ordinary men and women swept up in the turbulence of war. These are the stories - many untold until now - of thirty-four individuals who have pushed the boundaries of love, bravery, suffering and terror beyond the imaginable. They span three centuries and five continents. There is the courage of...

In "Detective Nick Carter's Cases," John R. Coryell crafts a riveting collection of detective stories that exemplify the pulpy thrill of early 20th-century crime fiction. Through clever narratives and engaging plot twists, Coryell captures the essence of the beloved character Nick Carter, who solves intricate mysteries, showcasing both human fallibility and astute reasoning. The prose is both accessible and captivating, perfectly reflecting the serialized nature of the periodical publicati...

COLLECTOR'S EDITION 'Äì COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES presents an exceptional collection that traverses the landscape of mystery and crime fiction. Encompassing over 60 novels and stories, this anthology encapsulates the daring escapades of the quintessential detective Sherlock Holmes and the artful adventures of Raffles, the gentleman thief. The collection spans early foundational tales to later remarkable ones, blending Holmes' methodical brilliance in solving enig...

A uniquely intimate account of ordinary men and women who rose to the challenge of war with acts of great heroism and humanity.War Stories is a fascinating account of ordinary men and women swept up in the turbulence of war. These are the stories - many untold until now - of thirty-four individuals who have pushed the boundaries of love, bravery, suffering and terror beyond the imaginable. They span three centuries and five continents. There is the courage...