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"Meticulous . . . [Diamond] gleaned that . . . the fate of democracy was not driven by events but by the passion of individual people."-The New York Times Book ReviewIn 1974, nearly three-quarters of all countries were dictatorships; today, more than half are democracies. Yet recent efforts to promote democracy have stumbled, and many democratic governments are faltering. In this sweeping vision for advancing freedom around the world, renowned social scientist Larry Diamond examines how and why democracy progresses. He demonstrates that the desire for democracy runs deep, even in very poor countries, and that seemingly entrenched regimes like Iran and China could become democracies within a generation. He also dissects the causes of the "democratic recession" in critical states, including the crime-infested oligarchy in Russia and the strong-armed populism of Venezuela. To spur a renewed democratic boom Diamond urges the United States to vigorously support good governance and free civic organizations. Only then will the spirit of democracy be secured.

A full colour, behind the scenes look at the bestselling world of the House of Night. Merry Meet, Fledgling. I trust this guide will serve you well... Every vampyre fledgling who arrives at the Houes of Night receives a copy of The Fledgling Handbook 101, and now, fans can have one, too, with this gorgeous must-have edition. Inside you'll find original stories, the complete vampyre history, inside info into rituals, vamp biology, and the Change, and much more.

In the year 1492, the Inquisition has all of Spain in its grip. After centuries of pogrom-like riots encouraged by the Church, the Jews - who have been an important part of Spanish life since the days of the Romans - are expelled from the country by royal edict. Many who wish to remain are intimidated by Church and Crown and become Catholics, but several hundred thousand choose to retain their religion and depart; given little time to flee, some perish even before they can escape from Spain.Yonah Toledano, the 15-year-old son of a celebrated Spanish silversmith, has seen his father and brother die during these terrible days - victims whose murders go almost unnoticed in a time of mass upheaval. Trapped in Spain by circumstances, he is determined to honor the memory of his family by remaining a Jew.On a donkey named Moise, Yonah begins a meandering journey, a young fugitive zigzagging across the vastness of Spain. Toiling at manual labor, he desperately tries to cling to his memories of a vanished culture. As a lonely shepherd on a mountaintop he hurls snatches of almost forgotten Hebrew at the stars, as an apprentice armorer he learns to fight like a Christian knight. Finally, as a man living in a time and land where danger from the Inquisition is everywhere, he deals with the questions that mark his past. How he discovers the answers, how he finds his way to a singular and strong Marrano woman, how he achieves a life with the outer persona of a respected Old Christian physician and the inner life of a secret Jew, is the fabric of this novel. The Last Jew is a glimpse of the past, an authentic tale of high adventure, and a tender and unforgettable love story. In it, Noah Gordon utilizes his greatest strengths, and the result is remarkable and moving.

North Korea is poised at the crossroads of history. Which direction will its leader take?Throughout the world, oppressive regimes are being uprooted and replaced by budding democracies, but one exception remains: The People''s Republic of North Korea. The Kim family has clung to power for three generations by silencing dissidents, ruling with an iron fist, and holding its neighbors hostage with threats of war. Under the leadership of Kim Jong Un, North Korea has come closer than ever to creating a viable nuclear arsenal, but widespread famine and growing resistance are weakening his regime''s stability.In The Hermit King, Asian geopolitical expert Chung Min Lee tells the story of the rise of the Kim Dynasty and its atrocities, motivations, and diplomatic goals. He also discusses the possible outcomes of its aggressive standoff with the world superpowers.Kim Jong Un is not a crazed "Rocket Man" or a bumbling despot; he has been groomed since birth to take control of his country and stay in power at all costs. He is now at a fateful crossroads. Will he make good on decades of threats, liberalize North Korea and gain international legitimacy, or watch his regime crumble around him? Lee analyzes the likelihood and consequences of each of these possibilities, cautioning that in the end, a humanitarian crisis in the region is all but unavoidable. The Hermit King is a thoughtful and compelling look at the most complicated diplomatic situation on Earth.

Will Shortz Presents Let''s Play Sudoku: Over the EdgeAre you tough enough?Take on this ferocious collection of 200 devilishly difficult sudoku puzzles!Features:- 200 challenging sudoku puzzles- Perfect portable size- Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz

GAME OF THRONES MEETS BLADE RUNNER IN THIS YA FANTASY DUOLOGY INSPIRED BY NORSE MYTHOLOGY FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR AMANDA HOCKING. Between the Blade and the HeartWHEN THE FATE OF THE WORLD IS AT STAKE, LOYALTIES WILL BE TESTED. As one of Odin's Valkyries, Malin's greatest responsibility is to slay immortals and return them to the underworld. But when she unearths a secret that could unravel the balance of all she knows, Malin along with her best friend and her ex-girlfriend must decide where their loyalties lie. And if helping the blue-eyed boy Asher enact his revenge is worth the risk-to the world and her heart.From the Earth to the ShadowsSHE WILL SAVE THE WORLD OR DIE TRYING. While dealing with dark revelations about her life and her world, Malin Krigarie finds herself with new allies--and new enemies. Her quest for the truth leads her to places she never thought possible, and she's never been one to shy away from a fight. But for all her strength and determination, will it be enough to rescue the people she cares about and save the world before it's too late?

"With astonishing verve, The League of Wives persisted to speak truth to power to bring their POW/MIA husbands home from Vietnam. And with astonishing verve, Heath Hardage Lee has chronicled their little-known story - a profile of courage that spotlights 1960s-era military wives who forge secret codes with bravery, chutzpah and style. Honestly, I couldn't put it down."- Beth Macy, author of Dopesick and Factory Man"Exhilarating and inspiring."- Elaine Showalter, Washington Post The true story of the fierce band of women who battled Washington-and Hanoi-to bring their husbands home from the jungles of Vietnam. On February 12, 1973, one hundred and sixteen men who, just six years earlier, had been high flying Navy and Air Force pilots, shuffled, limped, or were carried off a huge military transport plane at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. These American servicemen had endured years of brutal torture, kept shackled and starving in solitary confinement, in rat-infested, mosquito-laden prisons, the worst of which was The Hanoi Hilton. Months later, the first Vietnam POWs to return home would learn that their rescuers were their wives, a group of women that included Jane Denton, Sybil Stockdale, Louise Mulligan, Andrea Rander, Phyllis Galanti, and Helene Knapp. These women, who formed The National League of Families, would never have called themselves "feminists," but they had become the POW and MIAs most fervent advocates, going to extraordinary lengths to facilitate their husbands' freedom-and to account for missing military men-by relentlessly lobbying government leaders, conducting a savvy media campaign, conducting covert meetings with antiwar activists, and most astonishingly, helping to code secret letters to their imprisoned husbands. In a page-turning work of narrative non-fiction, Heath Hardage Lee tells the story of these remarkable women for the first time. The League of Wives is certain to be on everyone's must-read list.

Alphaprints Magical Creatures is a board book with a sparkly cover and embossing throughout.Young children will love to discover the fantasy creatures, with a lighthearted rhyming couplet that tells you something about each of them. An engaging and interesting book for children and adults alike.Also available: Sea Life, Dinoshapes and Animal Opposites

Roger Priddy's Wipe Clean Spooky Halloween Activities is packed with fun puzzles to complete, bewitching games to play, monstrous pictures to doodle, and has plenty for kids to do this Halloween. The spiral-binding and attached wipe-clean pen offer a portable activity book, plus the wipe-clean pages mean the activities can be completed, wiped away, and repeated again and again. A perfect treat for any little monster aged 5 and over.Also available, Wipe Clean Road Trip Activities and Wipe Clean Vacation Time Activities.

A Mischief of Monsters is a Halloween treat in the Picture Fit Board Books series from Roger Priddy! Children will love joining in with the little and big monsters as they munch and crunch, roar and snore, and squelch and belch! This novelty board book has tactile pages: each little monster is raised so it fits neatly into the recessed scene on the opposite page. With humorous illustrations, innovative novelty, and a stand-out fluorescent cover, this cased board book is fun to share together this Halloween.Other titles in the Picture Fit series are A Parade of Animals; A Traffic Jam of Trucks; A Stampede of Dinosaurs; A Barnyard of Animals, A Toy Box of Shapes, and A Caboodle of Cuddles.

Children will love this entertaining Alphaprints board book, with kooky characters to meet, fun rhymes to read, and novelty googly eyes to jiggle. With funny illustrations on every page, these friendly woodland characters are sure to make toddlers giggle! The raised embossing on each illustration adds an engaging touch-and-feel element to each page-great for children to explore.Alphaprints is a bestselling series of books featuring images made from fingerprints and photographs of everyday things. Other titles in the series: Happy Dog and other furry friends, Quirky Bird and other feathered friends, Silly Squid and other fishy friends, Curious Cat and other fluffy friends, and Hungry Hippo and other safari friends.

Turn each wheel in this fun novelty board book from Roger Priddy to create some hilarious costumes! Young children will enjoy finding the superhero's underpants, the pirate's hat, and the fairy's skirt, or they can mix things up by choosing one of the other options-giving the pirate a crown, the superhero flippers, or the fairy some painter's overalls! The exuberant text will boost kids' vocabulary, and the quirky animal characters and their costumes will fire their imaginations. Fancy Pants is a fun book to share, and it should inspire some real dress-up fun.

Inside Roger Priddy's What's on my Farm? young children will discover interesting novelties to lift and slide on every spread. Children will have fun exploring the farm, recognizing the animals, and spotting funny things along the way, as they build their matching and problem-solving skills. From the barnyard to the stables and fields, there's lots to search for and find. Behind every flap there's a barnyard surprise just waiting to be revealed. The chunky mechanisms are fun to use and ideal for little hands.

Babies and toddlers will love looking through Lift-the-flap Bedtime, a bedtime-themed book all about children just like them! With colorful photographs of kids getting ready for bed and items they can recognize and name from their own nighttime routine, this book will help to build vocabulary. The narrow pages and large flaps are easy to open, and your little one will enjoy guessing what is behind each peep-through flap.

A Caboodle of Cuddles is a love-themed book from Roger Priddy, gorgeously illustrated with animal babies on one page that cleverly fit into their families on the other The Picture Fit series has a special novelty, with raised shapes to touch, feel, and explore that neatly fit into the shaped spaces on the opposite page. It offers a tactile and visual shared-reading experience, and there is a heart-warming caboodle of cuddling creatures at the end.Titles in the series: A Traffic Jam of Trucks; A Parade of Animals; A Stampede of Dinosaurs; A Barnyard of Friends; and A Toy Box of Shapes.

Roger Priddy's Mini tab books: Trucks & things that go is a photographic board book designed to capture any baby's or toddler's attention. The colorful images of familiar objects and animals will help young children learn their first words. The chunky format is also ideal for building dexterity and the tabs make turning the pages super easy!Learn about cars, trucks, and all things that go with this adorable picture book for toddlers.Also available Words, Numbers, Farm.

Roger Priddy's Mini Tab: Words is a photographic board book designed to capture any baby's or toddler's attention. The colorful images of familiar objects and animals will help young children learn their first words. The chunky format is also ideal for building dexterity and the tabs make turning the pages super easy! Learn common first words that center around baby's day and encourage word-picture associations.Also available Numbers, Farm, Trucks & Things That Go.

The First Learning Things That Go Play Set from Roger Priddy includes a board book, featuring bright photographs of colorful vehicles, and 12 chunky pieces neatly packed in a plastic pocket.Help your child learn to identify all sorts of things that go with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy finding and matching the puzzle pieces with the photographs on the page, while learning vocabulary and developing fine motor skills. The chunky play pieces slot neatly into the spaces on the pages and can also be used as first word flash cards. The plastic pocket makes it easy to pack-up and put back on the bookshelf at the end of the day.Also available in this series from Roger Priddy: Colors, First Words, Animals, Numbers, and Farm.

Two hilarious, fast-and-furious novels about love in the fast lane. Full Tilt Jamie Swift has one priority in quiet Beaumont, South Carolina: running the local newspaper. Romance runs second. But with the arrival of her silent partner, the notoriously mysterious and sexy Maximillian Holt, Jamie is taken for a ride on the wild side…and finds herself in the midst of a news story involving two assassins, a washed-up stripper, and an insane poacher. Between a spray of bullets and a fast getaway, could it get any more romantic—or dangerous? Full Speed Jamie is chasing the story of a lifetime—even if Max is in her way. What follows is a headline-making, hair-raising adventure with a millionaire playboy, a corrupt minister, a gang of mobsters on the loose, a hound dog called Fleas, a wise-cracking computer genius, and, lo and behold, lots of heated arguments and steamy action between Jamie and Max. “Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes excel at delivering outrageous situations that are chock full of over-the-top characters and humor.” —RT Book Reviews

"[The Summer I Met Jack] offers an alternate Kennedy family history that will leave readers wondering whether America knew the real JFK at all." --Kirkus ReviewsA New York Times bestselling author imagines the affair between John F. Kennedy and Alicia Corning Clark--and the child they may have had.Based on a real story--in 1950, a young, beautiful Polish refugee arrives in Hyannisport, Massachusetts to work as a maid for one of the wealthiest families in America. Alicia is at once dazzled by the large and charismatic family, in particular the oldest son, a rising politician named Jack. Alicia and Jack are soon engaged, but his domineering father forbids the marriage. And so, Alicia trades Hyannisport for Hollywood, and eventually Rome. She dates famous actors and athletes and royalty, including Gary Cooper, Kirk Douglas, and Katharine Hepburn, all the while staying close with Jack. A decade after they meet, on the eve of JackΓÇÖs inauguration as the thirty-fifth President of the United States, the two must confront what they mean to each other. The Summer I Met Jack by Michelle Gable is based on the fascinating real life of Alicia Corning Clark, a woman who J. Edgar Hoover insisted was paid by the Kennedys to keep quiet, not only about her romance with Jack Kennedy, but also a baby they may have had together.