American Exception seeks to explain the breakdown of US democracy, to understand the uncanny continuity of American foreign policy, the breakdown of the rule of law, and the extreme concentration of wealth and power into an overworld of the corporate rich.To trace the evolution of the American state, Aaron Good takes a deep-politics approach. The term “deep state” was badly misappropriated during the Trump era. In the simplest sense, it here refers to all ...

Fid was born and raised on earth, the offspring of a human father and a mother of elf descent. This young half-elf seeks revenge for the destruction of his village and the murders of those he called his family when he was just fifteen years old. Now eighteen, his hunt for the murderous vampires has led him from earth to a land called Rhydin, a world of many races, rich history, and wielders of great power.When he arrives on Rhydin, Fid is rescued from bounty hunters by a clan of el...

Over a decade has passed since the fall of Sekmet’s dark rule. While the Krystal Kingdom rebuilds, and hunts down the remnants of Sekmet’s dark empire, a new, more sinister threat arises to curse the family of Zidane and Maia. From the depths of the Shadow Realm, the Shadow Lord and his horde seek to swallow the Kystal Kingdom and plunge it into darkness. Zidane and the rest of the Krystal Kingdom must overcome this darkness, and save their world from the Shadow Realm’s grasp. New, and unl...

In "Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Complete," the titular author crafts a compelling narrative that interweaves his personal experiences with pivotal moments in early American history. The memoirs, written in Burr's eloquent yet straightforward style, reflect the turbulence of the post-Revolutionary War era, capturing the fervor of political ambition and the complexities of identity. Burr's reflections on his relationships with prominent figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton reve...

In "Popular Books on Natural Science," Aaron David Bernstein embarks on an enlightening exploration of the intersection between popular literature and scientific inquiry. Through a meticulous examination of various texts, Bernstein delves into how writers have democratized scientific knowledge, making complex ideas accessible to a general audience. The book's literary style is both engaging and informative, employing clear, concise language and avoiding convoluted jargon, which allows read...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back**When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty.Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending proliferation of automobiles has delivered a host of costs, a...

The Real Estate Investor's Field Manual was written for the person who wants to get into real estate investing but doesn't know where to begin-or believes it takes a fortune, perfect credit, or years of experience just to get started.Charles Aaron N. T. Green takes a different approach:Simple. Practical. Doable.Drawing from his own real-world investing experiences, Green shows beginners how to start looking for opportunities with to...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERFrom the hosts of The War on Cars podcast, a searing indictment of how cars ruin everything—and what we can do to fight back**When the very first cars rolled off production lines, they were a technological marvel, predicted to make life easier and better for all Americans; yet a hundred years later, that dream is running on empty.Instead of unbounded freedom, the never-ending proliferation of automobiles has delivered a host of costs, a...

Captain Astuawilda Kaika is an elite forces soldier, a demolitions expert, and a woman who loves secret missions. She most certainly isn’t someone with the patience to teach General Zirkander’s raw cadets how to survive encounters with the enemy. Certain she’s been given this duty as a punishment, she confronts her superiors, only to find out that King Angulus himself gave her the assignment.When she attempts to reasonably and respectfully—and certainly not presumptuously—explain t...

Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this thrilling fantasy, the heart-pounding sequel to New York Times bestseller Snow Like Ashes. This action-packed series is perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.It’s been three months since the Winterians were freed and Spring’s king, Angra, disappeared—thanks largely to the help of Cordell.Meira just wants her people to be safe. Wh...

FROM WARRIOR AND LOVER TO ENEMY AND BETRAYER, THE TERRIBLE SECRETS OF KALONA'S PAST ARE REVEALED He was laughing with her as he spread his wings and lifted her from the ground, twirling her.Nyx gasped and clutched his neck. Kalona tightened his arms around her."Trust me, Goddess. I would never let you fall."From the Sun and from the Moon, two winged brothers are born: golden Erebus, playmate and friend, and mysterious Kalona, Warrior ...

A young priestess has formed her first adventuring party, but almost immediately they find themselves in distress. It's the Goblin Slayer who comes to their rescue--a man who's dedicated his life to the extermination of all goblins, by any means necessary. And when rumors of his feats begin to circulate, there's no telling who might come calling next...