![]() It has almost completed its hiring initiative. The agency has tried to patch its vulnerabilities. MA: Has the Secret Service made improvements after its numerous incidents in recent years?ĬL: Absolutely. The people I spoke with, many of whom risked their careers to speak to me, are worried about their agency and the ability of the Secret Service to do job. ![]() As an agency, however, the Service has lots of chinks in its armor. How concerned should I be about the safety of President Biden and Vice President Harris?Ĭarol Leonnig: The dedication of the men and women of the Secret Service has made the difference between life and death for many presidents and they continue to serve that vital role of presidential protection. Mark Abramson: I found the book to be pretty alarming about the state of the Secret Service. ![]() Based on interviews with present and former Secret Service agents, she found the agency has become “a paper tiger … weakened by arrogant, insular leadership, promotions based on loyalty rather than capability, years of slim budgets, and outdated technology.” I had the opportunity to talk with Leonnig about her thoughts on the future of the Secret Service. ![]() In her new book, Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, Washington Post reporter Carol Leonnig presents a highly critical portrait of the Secret Service. ![]()
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![]() "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. ![]() In the Prologue of Part One (1808), we are in Heaven where we find the devil, Mephistopholes, who undertakes the ruin of Faust’s soul. He served as a preacher in various New England towns until he became pastor of the Unitarian church in Newport, Rhode Island on June 4, 1837, where he remained until his death in 1883.In addition to his translations, he published theological writings, contributed to The Dial, a transcendentalist publication and wrote a biography of William Ellery Channing, another Unitarian minister in Newport, Rhode Island -Wikipedia Faust, by Johann Wolfganf von Goethe (1749-1832) is a tale based on the medieval legend of a man named Faust, a wandering German necromancer of the 16th Century who sells his soul to the devil. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he graduated at Harvard in 1832, then studied theology and in 1835 began to preach in Nahant, Massachusetts. WikipediaĬharles Timothy Brooks (1813 - 1883) was a noted American translator of German works, a poet, Transcendentalist and a Unitarian pastor. In addition, numerous literary and scientific fragments, more than 10,000 letters and nearly 3,000 drawings by him exist. ![]() His body of work includes epic and lyric poetry written in a variety of metres and styles prose and verse dramas memoirs an autobiography literary and aesthetic criticism treatises on botany, anatomy and color and four novels. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749 - 1832) was a German writer and statesman. ![]() ![]() Told by the man himself, The Ambuja Story is a tale of grit, determination, honesty and integrity. Trusting his instinct, he started Ambuja Cement and went on to create one of the most successful cement companies in the world. In the era of Licence Raj, where everything from production to consumption was controlled by the government, Narotam Sekhsaria saw the huge potential in cement and its role in a growing nation. He kNew nothing about cement, limestone or anything remotely associated with it. The venture he was about to embark on was uncharted territory for him. His aspiration was to become an 'industrialist'. ![]() ![]() A cotton trader, still in his early thirties, began to dream big. Yet, in the next few weeks, I would need to be ready for a substantive meeting with Gujarat government officials.' And I had never negotiated an industrial agreement. I had no idea about limestone deposits or the cement industry in Gujarat. 'I had never seen a cement plant in my life. ![]() ![]() And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire’s war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine’s final plan.Īs the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. ![]() As the true mastermind behind the Empire’s devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane’s assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate its hunt for the hidden enemy.įor her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal-and one-time rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia’s urgent request, is leading the hunt. ![]() But the months following the Rebellion’s victory have not been easy. The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sojourn documents a pivotal time for Drizzt it is an engaging story and one of my favorite Drizzt stories. Acceptance was difficult for Drizzt and while he encountered hardship at every turn, he did experience two life-changing relationships in this volume: a blind ranger named Montolio Debrouchee who teaches him the ways and principles of a ranger's life and Cattie-brie, a human teenage girl who befriends Drizzt when he settles in the Icewind Dale ruled by dwarven king Bruenor Battlehammer, Cattie-brie's adoptive father. The surface was a drastic departure from the dark caves of his youth, and, regrettably, humans only knew the drow's reputation as evil and deadly, an elf to be avoided. The first issue of this volume picks up with Drizzt emerging on the surface, on the run from his underdark home, seeking peace and a place to call home. I'm happy to see that IDW is releasing the comic books into a series of volumes for a new group of fans to enjoy.Īlthough the story, Sojourn, is the third volume, this is an excellent book for jumping into Drizzt's world. Having had a long-time interest in Dungeons & Dragons and roleplaying games, I was enthralled with Drizzt's story. I was introduced to Drizzt when Devil's Due Publishing started publishing Salvatore's stories in comic book form the year before. ![]() ![]() ![]() Then he chronicled the hardships of young players striving to make it in No Hunger in Paradise. Next he unearthed the pressures on football managers in Living on the Volcano. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2018 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDĪward-winning author of The Nowhere Men, Living on the Volcano and No Hunger in Paradise returns with his magnum opus on the state of modern footballįirst he revealed the extraordinary lives of football scouts in The Nowhere Men. ![]() ![]() 'For those of you missing your football fix, anything by Michael Calvin is worth a read – the hugely respected sports journalist writes eloquently about the modern game in page turner State of Play.' ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() My mother’s copy, with its original $2.50 purchase price Genre: Fiction/Historical/Christian Fiction Yearning to make a difference, will Christy’s determination and devotion be enough?Ībout the author: Catherine Marshall is a New York Times best-selling author of 30 books. A beloved inspirational writer and speaker, Catherine’s enduring career spanned four decades and reached more than 30 million readers.Ĭonnect with Gilead Publishing: Website | Facebook | Twitter Her faith is challenged and her heart is torn between two strong men with conflicting views about how to care for the families of the Cove. ![]() The Smoky Mountain community of Cutter Gap feels suspended in time, trapped by poverty, superstitions, and century-old traditions.īut as Christy struggles to find acceptance in her new home, some see her–and her one-room school–as a threat to their way of life. About the book: (from the publisher) The train taking nineteen-year-old teacher Christy Huddleston from her home in Asheville, North Carolina, might as well be transporting her to another world. ![]() ![]() The Hate U Give is about Starr, a high school student living in a poverty-stricken neighborhood but who is one of two black students at a nearby private school. Because this is a book that offers a glimpse into a world many white Americans have not experienced, and it’s high-time we did. I don’t have the answers and, frankly, am not in a position to dispense advice on how to combat racism, but I do think that books like The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas demand to be read. Which is why we need to acknowledge it, reckon with our own roles in the system, change our behaviors, and speak out. We do not live in a post-racial America, and a quick glance at the world around us gives us all the proof we need. We live in a country that systematically condones and crafts policies that harm people of color, specifically the black community. For years we lived in a country where it was easier to sweep everyday racism and micro aggressions under the rug, giving the glossy veneer of a more accepting society.īut those of us who pay attention know the truth: we live in a country where white supremacists take to the streets without compunction and the news is riddled with police shootings of unarmed black Americans. ![]() I often hear that we live in a post-racial America, that we have come a long way, and that progress has been made. ![]() ![]() ![]() Buy the book: Amazon/Audible (this post includes affiliate links) ![]() ![]() We will work to keep your shipping cost as low as possible ! If you would to add insurance for your protection then please just add a small amount to your payment. 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MICHAEL WHELAN art poster print *Elric BANE OF THE BLACK SWORD by Moorcock Description An outstanding piece by Michael Whelan that was the cover for the old DAW Books paperback, Bane of the Black Sword by Michael Moorcock. ![]() ![]() They are freaking 19 and 23 years old!!! They whine and complain and oh GOD it was annoying.Ģ) The stupid stuff that Will does. Just childish misunderstandings and petty fighting. Lake throws tantrums constantly (Will's words, not just mine), and Will somehow thinks it is acceptable to use his 10 year old brother and neighbor to do his dirty work for him. Holy hell Will and Lake act like children in this book! It is like they regressed mentally in the past year since "Slammed" and now function only as pissy children. ![]() I mean over 45,000 ratings and a 4.40 average GR rating? I must be losing my mind? Maybe that is it? But let me break it down for you all why this book is on my craptastic book list:ġ) The immaturity of the MCs. However, I'm in suck-ville and I am hating it here.Īlso, everyone else seems to LOVE this book. I loved Hopeless and Slammed so I had no reason to suspect that this book would be taking the fast train to suck-ville. I am going to start by saying that I know Colleen Hoover is capable of writing very wonderful books. Somebody talk me down from this rant I'm about to deliver. ![]() ![]() I'm all worked up about how much I hated this book. Ohhhh boy I'm steamed, I'm really steamed here. ![]() |