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Hitler and the Secret Alliance is a fantastic journey into the past and; to an extent; the present of the southern half of the Western Hemisphere. Almost everyone has been exposed to some aspects of World War I and II Germany and probably to a lesser extent; South America. However; only a few have delved deeply into the history of southern South America. Readers having an interest in and/or working knowledge of this area of world history from current sources will be amazed how this book puts incidents in perspective and makes the gaps in this history suddenly apparent. For example; the presence of German nationals and representatives of the German government in South America has always been more or less obvious to the public. The extent of this presence in terms of land ownership; businesses and manufacturing enterprises and the influence on countries such as Argentina as illustrated in this book will amaze even the knowledgeable reader._x000D_ The first biography of arguably the most influential member of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s administration; Marguerite “Missy” LeHand; FDR’s de facto chief of staff; who has been misrepresented; mischaracterized; and overlooked throughout history…until now.Widely considered the first female presidential chief of staff; Marguerite “Missy” LeHand was the right-hand woman to Franklin Delano Roosevelt—both personally and professionally—for more than twenty years. Although her official title as personal secretary was relatively humble; her power and influence were unparalleled. Everyone in the White House knew one truth: If you wanted access to Franklin; you had to get through Missy. She was one of his most trusted advisors; affording her a unique perspective on the president that no one else could claim; and she was deeply admired and respected by Eleanor and the Roosevelt children. With unprecedented access to Missy’s family and original source materials; journalist Kathryn Smith tells the captivating and forgotten story of the intelligent; loyal; and clever woman who had a front-row seat to history in the making. The Gatekeeper is a thoughtful; revealing unsung-hero story about a woman ahead of her time; the true weight of her responsibility; and the tumultuous era in which she lived—and a long overdue tribute to one of the most important female figures in American history._x000D_ A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year In the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Moneyball; award-winning historian S.C. Gwynne tells the incredible story of how two unknown coaches revolutionized American football at every level; from high school to the NFL.Hal Mumme is one of a handful of authentic offensive geniuses in the history of American football. The Perfect Pass is the story of how he irreverently destroyed and re-created the game. Mumme spent fourteen mostly losing seasons coaching football before inventing a potent passing offense that would soon shock players; delight fans; and terrify opposing coaches. The revolution he fomented began at a tiny; overlooked college called Iowa Wesleyan; where Mumme was head coach and Mike Leach; a lawyer who had never played college football; was hired as his offensive line coach. In the cornfields of Iowa; while scribbling plays on paper napkins; these two mad inventors; drawn together by a shared disregard for conventionalism and a love for Jimmy Buffett; began to engineer the purest; most extreme passing game in the 145-year history of football. Implementing their “Air Raid” offense; their teams—at Iowa Wesleyan and later at Valdosta State and the University of Kentucky—played blazingly fast—faster than any team ever had before; and they routinely beat teams with far more talented athletes. And Mumme and Leach did it all without even a playbook. Their quarterback once completed sixty-one of eighty-six passes; both collegiate records. In The Perfect Pass; S.C. Gwynne explores Mumme’s leading role in changing football from a run-dominated sport to a pass-dominated one; the game that tens of millions of Americans now watch every fall weekend. Whether you’re a casual or ravenous football fan; this is a truly compelling story of American ingenuity and how a set of revolutionary ideas made their way from the margins into the hot center of the game we celebrate today._x000D_ You’ll find everything you need to know about being Jewish in this indispensable; revised and updated guide to the religious traditions; everyday practices; philosophical beliefs; and historical foundations of Judaism.What happens at a synagogue service? What are the rules for keeping kosher? How do I light the Hanukah candles? What is in the Hebrew Bible? What do the Jewish holidays signify? What should I be teaching my children about being Jewish? With the first edition of Essential Judaism; George Robinson offered the world the accessible compendium that he sought when he rediscovered his Jewish identity as an adult. In his “ambitious and all-inclusive” (New York Times Book Review) guide; Robinson illuminates the Jewish life cycle at every stage and lays out many fascinating aspects of the religion—the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism; the evolution of Hasidism; and much more—while keeping a firm focus on the different paths to living a good Jewish life in today’s world. Now; a decade and a half later; Robinson has updated this valuable introductory text with information on topics including denominational shifts; same-sex marriage; the intermarriage debate; transgender Jews; the growth of anti-Semitism; and the changing role of women in worship; along with many other hotly debated topics in the contemporary Jewish world and beyond. The perfect gift for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or anyone thinking about conversion—this is the ultimate companion for anyone interested in learning more about Judaism; the kind of book its readers will revisit over and over for years to come._x000D_ If you think softball is just a “women’s version” of the great American pastime of baseball—well; think again.Fastpitch softball is one of the most widely played sports in the world; with tens of millions of active participants in various age groups. But the origins of this beloved sport and the charismatic athletes who helped it achieve prominence in the mid-twentieth century have been largely forgotten; until now. Fastpitch brings to life the eclectic mix of characters that make up softball’s vibrant 129-year history. From its humble beginnings in 1887; when it was invented in a Chicago boat club and played with a broomstick; to the rise in the 1940s and 1950s of professional-caliber company-sponsored teams that toured the country in style; softball’s history is as diverse as it is fascinating. Though it’s thought of today as a woman’s sport; fastpitch softball’s early years featured several male stars; such as the vaudeville-esque Eddie Feigner; whose signature move was striking out batters while blindfolded. But because softball was one of the only team sports that women were allowed to play competitively; it took on added importance for female athletes. Top fastpitch teams of the 1940s; ‘50s; and ‘60s; such as the New Orleans Jax Maids and Connecticut’s Raybestos Brakettes; gave women access to employment and travel opportunities that would have been unavailable to them otherwise. At a time when female athletes had almost no prospects; softball offered them a chance to flourish. Women put off marriage and moved across the country just for a shot at joining a strong team. Told from the perspective of such influential players as Bertha Ragan Tickey; who set strikeout records and taught Lana Turner to pitch; and Joan Joyce; who struck out baseball legend Ted Williams and helped found a professional softball league with Billie Jean King; Fastpitch chronicles softball’s rich history and its uncertain future (as evidenced by its controversial elimination from the 2012 Olympics and the mounting efforts to have it reinstated). A celebration of this unique American sport and the role it plays in our culture today; Fastpitch is as entertaining as it is inspiring._x000D_ In this New York Times bestseller; updated for 2016; an award-winning journalist uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain the geo-political strategies of the world powers—“fans of geography; history; and politics (and maps) will be enthralled” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram).Maps have a mysterious hold over us. Whether ancient; crumbling parchments or generated by Google; maps tell us things we want to know; not only about our current location or where we are going but about the world in general. And yet; when it comes to geo-politics; much of what we are told is generated by analysts and other experts who have neglected to refer to a map of the place in question. All leaders of nations are constrained by geography. In “one of the best books about geopolitics” (The Evening Standard); now updated to include 2016 geopolitical developments; journalist Tim Marshall examines Russia; China; the US; Latin America; the Middle East; Africa; Europe; Japan; Korea; and Greenland and the Arctic—their weather; seas; mountains; rivers; deserts; and borders—to provide a context often missing from our political reportage: how the physical characteristics of these countries affect their strengths and vulnerabilities and the decisions made by their leaders. Offering “a fresh way of looking at maps” (The New York Times Book Review); Marshall explains the complex geo-political strategies that shape the globe. Why is Putin so obsessed with Crimea? Why was the US destined to become a global superpower? Why does China’s power base continue to expand? Why is Tibet destined to lose its autonomy? Why will Europe never be united? The answers are geographical. “In an ever more complex; chaotic; and interlinked world; Prisoners of Geography is a concise and useful primer on geopolitics” (Newsweek) and a critical guide to one of the major determining factors in world affairs._x000D_ New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice Robert P. Jones; CEO of the Public Religion Research Institute; spells out the profound political and cultural consequences of a new reality—that America is no longer a majority white Christian nation. “Quite possibly the most illuminating text for this election year” (The New York Times Book Review).For most of our nation’s history; White Christian America (WCA) set the tone for our national policy and shaped American ideals. But especially since the 1990s; WCA has steadily lost influence; following declines within both its mainline and evangelical branches. Today; America is no longer demographically or culturally a majority white; Christian nation. Drawing on more than four decades of polling data; The End of White Christian America explains and analyzes the waning vitality of WCA. Robert P. Jones argues that the visceral nature of today’s most heated issues—the vociferous arguments around same-sex marriage and religious and sexual liberty; the rise of the Tea Party following the election of our first black president; and stark disagreements between black and white Americans over the fairness of the criminal justice system—can only be understood against the backdrop of white Christians’ anxieties as America’s racial and religious topography shifts around them. Beyond 2016; the descendants of WCA will lack the political power they once had to set the terms of the nation’s debate over values and morals and to determine election outcomes. Looking ahead; Jones forecasts the ways that they might adjust to find their place in the new America—and the consequences for us all if they don’t. “Jones’s analysis is an insightful combination of history; sociology; religious studies; and political science….This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers across the political spectrum” (Library Journal)._x000D_ A book “no aviation buff will want to miss” (The Wall Street Journal) and “the perfect tale that educates as it entertains” (#1 bestselling author Clive Cussler); Into the Black recaptures the historic moments leading up to and the exciting story of the astronauts who flew the daring maiden flight of the space shuttle Columbia.Using interviews; NASA oral histories; and recently declassified material; Into the Black pieces together the dramatic untold story of the Columbia mission and the brave people who dedicated themselves to help the United States succeed in the age of space exploration. On April 12; 1981; NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia blasted off from Cape Canaveral. It was the most advanced; state-of-the-art flying machine ever built; challenging the minds and imagination of America’s top engineers and pilots. Columbia was the world’s first real spaceship: a winged rocket plane; the size of an airliner; and capable of flying to space and back before preparing to fly again. On board were moonwalker John Young and test pilot Bob Crippen. Less than an hour after Young and Crippen’s spectacular departure from the Cape; all was not well. Tiles designed to protect the ship from the blowtorch burn of re-entry were missing from the heat shield. If the damage to Columbia was too great; the astronauts wouldn’t be able to return safely to earth. NASA turned to the National Reconnaissance Office; a spy agency hidden deep inside the Pentagon whose very existence was classified. To help the ship; the NRO would attempt something never done before. Success would require skill; perfect timing; and luck. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War; Into the Black is a thrilling race against time and the incredible true story of the first space shuttle mission that celebrates our passion for spaceflight._x000D_ Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Sinatra’s birth; a startling; compelling; yet affectionate portrait of an American entertainment legend by his youngest daughter; who writes about the man; his life; the accusations; and about the many people who surrounded him—wives; friends; lovers; users; and sycophants—from his Hoboken childhood through the notorious “Rat Pack;” and beyond.Frank Sinatra seemed to have it all: genius; wealth; the love of beautiful women; glamorous friends from Las Vegas to the White House. But in this startling and remarkably outspoken memoir; his youngest daughter reveals an acutely restless; lonely and conflicted man. Through his marriages and front-page romances and the melancholy gaps between; Frank Sinatra searched for a contentment that eluded him. Tina writes candidly about the wedge his manipulative fourth wife; Barbara Marx; drove between father and daughter. My Father’s Daughter; with its unflinching account of Sinatra’s flaws and foibles; will shock many of his fans. At the same time; it is a deeply affectionate portrait written with love and warmth; a celebration of a daughter’s fond esteem for her father and a respect for his great legacy. Even now; as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth; the world remembers Frank Sinatra as one of the giants of the show business. In this book from someone inside the legend; Tina Sinatra remembers him as something more: a father; and a man._x000D_ THE DEFINITIVE BOOK ON ISISJay Sekulow; one of America’s most influential attorneys; closely examines the rise of the terrorist groups ISIS and Hamas; explains their objectives and capabilities and how; if left undefeated; their existence could unleash a genocide of historic proportions.Recently; the world has been shaken by gruesome photos and videos that have introduced us to the now infamous terrorist group known as ISIS. The world’s wealthiest and most powerful jihadists; ISIS originated within Al Qaeda with the goal of creating an Islamic state across Iraq and Syria and unrelenting jihad on Christians. Separate from ISIS; the terrorist group Hamas has waged an equally brutal war against Israel. Both groups; if left undefeated; have the potential to unleash a catastrophic genocide. Rise of ISIS gives a better understanding of the modern face of terror;andprovides an overview of the laws of war and war crimes. These laws differentiate between the guilty and innocent; and explain why the US military and the Israeli Defense Forces are often limited in their defensive measures. The authors’ firsthand experience; including multiple appearances before the Office of the Prosecutor; International Criminal Court at The Hague; along with direct contact battling jihadists during operation Iraqi Freedom lends insight into this important geopolitical issue. A must-have for anyone who wants to better understand the conflict that exists in the middle east; this well-researched and fully annotated volume is invaluable in revealing how this new brand of terrorism poses a very real threat to Americans and the world at large. It also serves as a guide to what we as individuals—and as a nation—can do to stop this escalating violence; prevent jihad; and protect Israel and America from this imminent threat. In this expanded edition; Jay tracks the most recent events in the war against ISIS; exposes new dangers; and provides a detailed plan to defeat ISIS and prevent genocide against Christians in the Middle East. ISIS is still growing; and its reach—as Jay predicted in the first edition—is extending across the globe. Includes a link to an exclusive track from the Jay Sekulow Band; Where I Stand;" a moving tribute to the persecuted Christians in Iraq.