Politics & Activism

In On Xi Jinping, former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd provides an authoritative account of the ideological worldview driving Chinese behaviour both domestically and on the world stage.

Here is Trump in action—how he runs his organization and how he runs his life....

Fight is the backstage story of bloodsport politics in its rawest form—the clawing, backstabbing, and rabble-rousing that drove Donald Trump into the White House and Democrats into the wilderness.

Tyrants project invincibility, but all of them fall. This is because they face critical weaknesses that can form a fatal trap.

Stirringly evocative, thought provoking, and often jaw dropping, The Operator ranges across SEAL Team Operator Robert O'Neill's awe-inspiring 400-mission career....

A quarter of a century after the plane crash that claimed the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn, and her sister Lauren, the magnitude of this tragedy remains fresh. Yet, Carolyn is still an enigmatic figure, a woman whose life in the spotlight was besieged with misogyny and cruelty.

John Howard is the second longest serving prime minister in Australia's history....

In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement....

Through personal anecdotes and heartfelt poetry, Garside invites listeners to see beyond the stereotypes, offering a nuanced exploration of identity, resilience, and showing how to be comfortable in your own skin.

Benjamin Franklin is the founding father who winks at us - an ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings....

Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas.....

Funny, provocative and unswervingly perceptive, An Immigrant's Love letter to the West interrogates the developing sense of self-loathing the Western sphere has adopted and offers an alternative perspective....

In the best-selling tradition of Truman, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer David Herbert Donald offers a new classic in American history and biography....

The 40th anniversary edition of the “shocking” number one New York Times best seller with an exclusive new introduction by the author (Los Angeles Times)....

Christopher Pyne has been many things and called many things throughout his long career in politics. Member for Sturt. Minister for defence. Manager of opposition business. Leader of the House. 'The Fixer'. Any Canberra story he doesn't know isn't worth telling....

Candid and compelling, A Bigger Picture is the definitive narrative of Malcolm Turnbull’s prime ministership....

I was prime minister for three years and three days. Three years and three days of resilience. Three years and three days of changing the nation....

Rosie Batty knows pain no woman should have to suffer. Her son was killed by his father in a violent incident in February 2014, a horrendous event that shocked not only the nation but the world....

One of the classic volumes of autobiography, My Early Life is a lively and colourful account of a young man's quest for action, adventure and danger....

Telling the story of their lives from children to modern day, this fascinating and revelatory book will look at the fraught relationship (and fiery rivalry) between King Charles and Prince Andrew....

This is the story of the rise to national power of a desperately poor young man from the Texas Hill Country....

In Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu’s New York Times bestselling autobiography, the prime minister of Israel tells the story of his family, his path to leadership, and his unceasing commitment to defending his country and securing its future.

This unprecedented biography of Hawke includes an exclusive series of interviews with him - the last that he gave - as well as unfiltered access to his extensive trove of personal papers....

Since September 11, 2001, the Western world has been preoccupied with Islam and its role in terrorism. Yet, public debate about the faith is polarized. One camp praises "the religion of peace", while the other claims all Muslims are terrorists....

Xi Jinping rules over 1.4 billion people and the second biggest economy on earth. The book, based on new sources, leads the listener from the poor, isolated China of the 1950s to the modern economic and military juggernaut of today....

We all know that at some point in life, we will experience pain, uncertainty and loss. Widowhood, redundancy, a life-changing diagnosis, pregnancy loss, or a global pandemic. So how can we weather the storms, and cope with whatever comes next? No one can answer this better than Lucy Easthope, an emergency planner whose job is to support survivors of major disasters. She has been there after countless earthquakes, fires and floods. Time and again she has watched how people rebuild: the work, the pitfalls and the fragile joy.

For many, it can feel like change takes too long, and it might seem that we have not moved very far. But political activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes that public protest is a vital part of affecting change, even if that change doesn’t come “right now.” In We All Want to Change the World, he examines the activism of people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds that helped change America, documenting events from the Free Speech Movement through the movement for civil rights, the fight for women’s and LGBTQ rights, and, of course, the protests against the Vietnam War.

Maria Theresa was the single most powerful woman in eighteenth-century Europe. At the age of just twenty-three she succeeded to the Habsburg domains only to find them contested by almost every power in Europe. In this engrossing biography, Richard Bassett traces Maria Theresa's life and complex legacy. Drawing on hitherto unpublished sources, Bassett reveals her keen sense of moderation and tolerance, innovative ideas on free trade and finance, and studied reluctance to resort to policies of territorial expansion.

Terrific advice, insightful stories, and powerful life lessons curated by Dana Perino the #1 New York Times bestselling author of And the Good News Is . . . and beloved co-host of Fox News' The Five and America’s Newsroom, inspired by her friends and colleagues. I Wish Someone Had Told Me . . . is a blueprint for success in your life and career. An all-star line-up of Dana’s lifelong friends and Fox News personalities with wide-ranging talents and accomplishments share amazing stories about their own experiences, offering invaluable guidance and wisdom on a range of subjects.

In The Greatest Comeback Ever, Concha roasts the wildest anti-Trump flops from the prediction race. Walz and Biden swore they were the happy-go-lucky crew, but Trump was the one dancing his way to the YMCA while Kamala screeched about the end of days. She stumbled over unburdening her past while Trump nailed it on groceries and borders—stuff folks actually care about.

With impeccable research and original reporting, Mark Whitaker tells the story of Malcolm X’s far-reaching posthumous legacy. It stretches from founders of the Black Power Movement such as Stokely Carmichael and Huey Newton to hip-hop pioneers such as Public Enemy and Tupac Shakur. Leaders of the Black Arts and Free Jazz movements from Amiri Baraka to Maya Angelou, August Wilson, and John Coltrane credited their political awakening to Malcolm, as did some of the most influential athletes of our time, from Muhammad Ali to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and beyond.

Comment Staline est-il devenu Staline? Issu d'un milieu populaire, le jeune Joseph Staline est un homme curieux, séducteur et déjà attiré par le pouvoir. Un temps poète, passé par le séminaire, il trouve finalement sa voie dans le banditisme, le terrorisme, et finalement l'action révolutionnaire, qui le mènera, des années plus tard, à la tête de l'URSS.

A respectful, thoughtful, yet clear-eyed reframing of a national hero’s personal and political odyssey, My Father’s House is John Conyers III's love letter to his father and a record of his own journey. Conyers reveals a towering figure in modern American political history and an ordinary family man; a leader whose work in Washington necessitated his many absences as a father from a son coming of age in Detroit.

Discover the shocking story behind the man who redefined crime on a global scale. From his early days in Medellín to his role as "The King of Cocaine," Escobar built an empire on ruthless ambition, violence, and loyalty—becoming both a folk hero and a feared criminal.

Why I Care is a deeply personal and impactful memoir-cum-manifesto, drawing on Ed’s own profound experiences as a carer and those of countless others he has encountered. Through a blend of heartfelt storytelling, in-depth interviews, and thoughtful analysis, Ed sheds light on the often-invisible world of carers and issues a clarion call to society to recognize, support, and lift up the millions of carers who form the backbone of our communities.

The ultimate Hollywood story revealed: the sizzling relationship between Joseph Kennedy, patriarch of America's most influential political family, and Gloria Swanson, one of the most prominent silent film stars of her day. Gloria and Joe were in love with each other and with the movies, especially Queen Kelly, which completed the real-life ménage à trois. Starring along with the star of the screen and the Boston Brahman in this exposé are Erich von Stroheim, Kennedy's wife Rose, Swanson's husband, and a cast of colorful hangers-on.

The daughter of Irish immigrants, Margaret Heckler represented the American dream. She served as a congresswoman, a presidential cabinet secretary, and an ambassador—all groundbreaking achievements for a woman of her era. The fiery Irish Republican (R-MA) mastered the seemingly unbeatable game of being a woman in a man's world and a Republican in a Democratic state, becoming a champion for others against all odds.

What do a Founding Father and a modern-day tech mogul have in common? More than you might think! Benjamin Franklin and Elon Musk may have lived centuries apart, but they share a remarkable set of qualities that have made them both game-changers in their respective eras. These two visionaries have not only reshaped the world with their groundbreaking innovations but have also captured the public's imagination with their larger-than-life personalities.

Parceria inédita entre Bookwire, Supersônica Livros e Editora Ubu prepara edição comemorativa ao centenário de Malcolm X em audiolivro. Na voz de Roberta Estrela D'Alva, com direção de Daniela Thomas, o audiolivro " Malcolm X – "A revolução negra" e outros textos " – reúne discursos importantes de Malcolm, além de cartas escritas durante sua viagem à Arábia Saudita e alguns países africanos.

Ein Aufruf aktiv zu werden gegen Krieg, Rassismus, Diskriminierung und Ungerechtigkeit – und eine inspirierende Auseinandersetzung mit der Frage, was das Engagement eines Einzelnen bewirken kann. Jürgen Todenhöfer zieht die Bilanz seines ungewöhnlichen Lebens, das oft abseits des Mainstreams verlief und Gefahren und Kontroversen nie auswich. Er schildert seinen lebenslangen Kampf gegen Krieg und Rassismus, gegen politische, religiöse und kulturelle Intoleranz, gegen Ungerechtigkeit und Armut.

The story of Violette Szabo is one of the most extraordinary in the annals of World War II espionage and covert operations. Totally fearless and a dead shot, Violette Szabo volunteered to become part of the Special Operations Executive, Britain's premier sabotage and subversion organization of the time. On June 7, 1944, Violette left behind a two-year-old daughter to parachute into France on a special mission.

Few political figures of the twentieth century have aroused such intensities of fierce admiration and reactionary fear as Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky. His extraordinary life and extensive writings have left an indelible mark on the revolutionary consciousness. Yet there was once a danger that his life and influence would be relegated to the footnotes of history. Published over the course of ten years, beginning in 1954, Deutscher's magisterial three-volume biography turned back the tide of Stalin's propaganda, and has since been praised by everyone from Tony Blair to Graham Greene.

Xi Jinping es una de las figuras más influyentes y enigmáticas del siglo XXI, moldeando el destino de China y redefiniendo el equilibrio del poder global. Este libro biográfico, desarrollado exclusivamente con inteligencia artificial, explora la trayectoria completa de Xi, desde sus raíces humildes hasta su ascenso al liderazgo del Partido Comunista Chino y su consolidación como líder de una superpotencia mundial.

Sex, booze, politics, intrigue, betrayal, danger... now I've got your attention, I would like to tell you my story. This is the autobiographical story of how a man born to a relatively normal family from a modest background in the West Midlands managed to achieve national prominence through a series of often hilarious and always honestly recounted exploits and misadventures. Dealing with the reality of the issues behind the headlines, A Rhino Through the Looking Glass is a brutally honest story of the highs and lows of a life led with the motto that there are always possibilities.

The Rothschild Legacy: Power, Wealth, and Influence takes listeners on a journey through the fascinating history of one of the most influential and controversial families in the world—the Rothschilds. From their humble beginnings in 18th-century Frankfurt to their rise as banking giants, the Rothschild family has long been synonymous with immense wealth, power, and global influence.

Quels secrets cachent les figures publiques les plus influentes du monde ? Dans quelle mesure les informations disponibles sur internet sont-elles suffisantes pour comprendre pleinement une personnalité ? Dans un monde dominé par l'accès instantané à la connaissance, l'intelligence artificielle offre une nouvelle perspective pour explorer la vie et l'impact des leaders mondiaux.

"The Girl of Many Crowns" is the true and inspiring story of Judith, the first princess of France, who is a pawn in a complex political game of chess as her father, King Charles, tries to hold on to his kingdom. King Charles, grandson of Emperor Charlemagne, is beset on every side by Vikings, rebel lords, and greedy neighboring monarchs. He marries 12-year-old Judith to Aethelwulf, the aging King of Wessex, for political advantage. When she is widowed, less than two years later, he arranges a second marriage for her.

Descubra la extraordinaria trayectoria de Isabel II, la monarca más longeva de la historia británica y uno de los rostros más emblemáticos del siglo XX y XXI. Esta biografía, desarrollada íntegramente con inteligencia artificial, utiliza datos públicos disponibles en internet para presentar una narrativa detallada y fascinante sobre la vida y el legado de la reina que fue testigo e influyó en los mayores eventos de la historia moderna.

¿Qué historias y secretos revela la internet sobre Barack Obama? ¿Cómo puede la tecnología reinterpretar la trayectoria de una de las figuras más emblemáticas del siglo XXI? ¿Somos, en el mundo digital, los mismos que en la vida real? En esta obra biográfica, se utilizó la inteligencia artificial para explorar datos públicos disponibles en la internet, organizando información sobre Obama de una manera inédita. La vida, las contribuciones, las controversias y el legado del primer presidente afroamericano de Estados Unidos se presentan bajo una nueva perspectiva: la de la tecnología.

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