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The Federalist
1961
These essays written anonymously by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of the Constitution and printed in…
several New York newspapers are "America's most significant contribution to political philosophy." This edition reprints the original newspaper text and is fully annotated by the editorThe secret that exploded
Par Howard Morland. 1981
The author tells the true story of his investigation of the nuclear weapons industry, the inner workings of the H-bomb,…
and the U.S. government's unsuccessful attempt to suppress his discoveries. Morland, a former Air Force pilot, is devoutly anti-nuclear and very forthright about his positionThe presidential branch (Pergamon government & politics series)
Par John Hart. 1987
The author traces the development of presidential staffing from 1789 to the modern era. Emphasis is given to the changes…
that have taken place since the Brownlow Committee recommendations of 1937. Hart contends that those recommendations, coupled with the Reorganization Act of 1939, have brought about an entirely different and more powerful entity that was envisioned in the late 1930sPublic law 101-336 --July 26, 1990
Par United States. 1990
Desperados: Latin drug lords, U.S. lawmen, and the war America can't win
Par Elaine Shannon. 1989
A journalist's research into the politics of drugs and the contradictions among the United States' domestic policies, its economic interests,…
and its national security concerns. The focus is on the Drug Enforcement Administration and specifically on the disappearance and murder of DEA agent Enrique Camarena in February 1985. BestsellerCasey: from the OSS to the CIA
Par Joseph Persico. 1990
When William Casey was born in 1913, his Irish-American Catholic parents expected him to rise to a higher position than…
his father, but no one thought it would happen so quickly, Persico, granted exclusive access to Casey's personal papers, traces Casey's careers as a lawyer, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, government official, and head of the CIA during the Iran-Contra affair. Some strong languageUnder fire: an American story
Par Oliver North. 1991
Oliver North offers his detailed view of the Iran-Contra arms controversy in this secretly written autobiography. Presenting himself as a…
patriotic, religious, family man, North describes his childhood, his stint in Vietnam, and his work on the National Security Council staff at the White House. Stating that he never saw himself above the law, North conveys his perception of betrayal by his administrationWith justice for none: destroying an American myth
Par Gerry Spence. 1989
A trial lawyer who gained national recognition in the Karen Silkwood case complains that "little people are entitled to little…
justice." He discusses the entire legal system from law schools to the judiciary. A lawyer for more than thirty-five years, he targets the problems, emphasizes the lack of justice for those without power or wealth, and proposes ways to reform the system. Some strong languagePrepare your own will: the national will kit
Par Dan Sitarz. 1991
A self-help guide to preparing a legally valid will without using a lawyer. Sitarz, an attorney, cites important reasons for…
having a will. He outlines step-by-step instructions for planning and preparing a will, disposing of property, naming a beneficiary and an executor, adding specific clauses, signing or changing the final document, and completing a "living" will. State laws and a glossary of legal terms includedDream makers, dream breakers: the world of Justice Thurgood Marshall
Par Carl Rowan. 1993
An anecdote-filled biography of "Mr. Civil Rights," the legendary NAACP counsel and first black Supreme Court Justice. Drawing on his…
forty-year friendship with Marshall and on interviews with his friends, Rowan portrays a driven, earthy, ornery, and gracious man. Rowan includes his own views on other "dream makers" and on several "dream breakers." Strong language. BestsellerKissinger: a biography
Par Walter Isaacson. 1992
The author interviewed 150 people, including the subject, to assemble this profile of the Bavarian-born Jewish boy who became the…
American Secretary of State. Isaacson dwells on the circumstances that forced "Heinz" from his homeland, returning to those years to explain several facets of his adult character. He concludes with an assessment of Kissinger's civilian life when his public career ends. BestsellerAmerican politics: how it really works
Par Milton Meltzer. 1989
Meltzer discusses politics in government, which he describes as a mixture of self-interest and public interest. He traces how political…
ideas and compromises have changed since the early years of the republic. Meltzer also discusses his belief that phenomenal growth in government and bureaucracy has lead to increased corruption and disillusionment has led to voter dissatisfaction. For grades 6-9 and older readersHill rat: blowing the lid off Congress
Par John Jackley. 1992
For approximately ten years, Jackley served as a congressional aide--a Hill rat--during which time he says he had a "ringside…
seat at the greatest human circus in America." Appalled by what he believes he saw, he decided to write his perceptions of what happened on the Hill in the 1980s. He discusses pay raises, postal mailings, bounced checks, and re-election campaigns. Strong languageNot for sale at any price: how we can save America for our children
Par H. Perot. 1993
Author of United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country (DB 36440) continues his theme that the country…
belongs to the people, who must tell the government what they expect it to do to solve its problems. Perot offers statistics, charts, and ten reform proposals, along with a mission statement, the goals, and an application for the United We Stand America organization. BestsellerTurmoil and triumph: my years as secretary of state
Par George Shultz. 1993
Memoirs of a secretary of state under President Reagan. Shultz presents his viewpoint on United States foreign policy, with emphasis…
on the American-Soviet relationship. And he paints an insider's picture of the White House, the president, and dealings with world leaders and other administration officials, most pointedly with the Central Intelligence Agency, with whom he was often at odds. BestsellerRehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992
Par United States. 1992
Public Law 102-569 was enacted by Congress on October 29, 1992, "to revise and extend the programs of the Rehabilitation…
Act of 1973." Provisions of this bill include the establishment of a national council on disability, the creation of independent living services for older individuals who are blind, and a section dealing with special training projectsTower of secrets: a real life spy thriller
Par Victor Sheymov. 1993
Major Victor Sheymov, a loyal KGB employee, was head of the Soviets' cipher-communications security worldwide. As Sheymov became disillusioned with…
Communism, the more concerned he became for his and his family's safety. Sheymov relates his decision to defect and inflict damage on the Soviet Union. After his escape to the United States, he discloses facets of Russia's game of espionage. Strong language and some violenceLong walk to freedom: the autobiography of Nelson Mandela
Par Nelson Mandela. 1994
Memoirs of the South African leader who spent twenty-seven years in prison for opposing apartheid. Son of a tribal chief,…
Mandela had a traditional country childhood and a college education. As a leader of the African National Congress, he began talks that led to the mitigation of apartheid. Released from prison in 1990, he became president in 1994, with blacks voting for the first time. BestsellerUnder fire: the NRA and the battle for gun control
Par Osha Davidson. 1993
Davidson provides a brief history of the National Rifle Association (NRA) from its 1871 inception as an institution to teach…
gun-handling skills to its 1990s status as a powerful lobby. His discussion includes NRA's fights against any type of gun control (which began during the cold war), NRA leadership by Harlon Carter, and the escalating number of privately owned gunsDemocracy on trial
Par Jean Elshtain. 1995
Essays first presented as part of the 1993 Massey Lectures by the University of Chicago ethics professor. A scholarly analysis…
of the 1990s threats to the U.S. democratic system and suggestions for preserving it. Elshtain calls for an end to divisiveness and win-lose politics. She advocates thoughtful disagreement and cooperative engagement