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Becoming Kim Jong Un: A Former CIA Officer's Insights into North Korea's Enigmatic Young Dictator
A groundbreaking account of the rise of North Korea's Kim Jong Un--from his nuclear ambitions to his summits with President Donald J. Trump--by a leading American expert "Shrewdly sheds light on the world's most recognizable mysterious leader, his life and what's really going on behind the curtain."--Newsweek When Kim Jong Un became the leader of North Korea following his father's death in 2011, predictions about his imminent fall were rife. North Korea was isolated, poor, unable to feed its people, and clinging to its nuclear program for legitimacy. Surely this twentysomething with a bizarre haircut and no leadership experience would soon be usurped by his elders. Instead, the opposite happened. Now in his midthirties, Kim Jong Un has solidified his grip on his country and brought the United States and the region to the brink of war. Still, we know so little about him--or how he rules. Enter former CIA analyst Jung Pak, whose brilliant Brookings Institution essay "The Education of Kim Jong Un" cemented her status as the go-to authority on the calculating young leader. From the beginning of Kim's reign, Pak has been at the forefront of shaping U.S. policy on North Korea and providing strategic assessments for leadership at the highest levels in the government. Now, in this masterly book, she traces and explains Kim's ascent on the world stage, from his brutal power-consolidating purges to his abrupt pivot toward diplomatic engagement that led to his historic--and still poorly understood--summits with President Trump. She also sheds light on how a top intelligence analyst assesses thorny national security problems: avoiding biases, questioning assumptions, and identifying risks as well as opportunities. In piecing together Kim's wholly unique life, Pak argues that his personality, perceptions, and preferences are underestimated by Washington policy wonks, who assume he sees the world as they do. As the North Korean nuclear threat grows, Becoming Kim Jong Un gives readers the first authoritative, behind-the-scenes look at Kim's character and motivations, creating an insightful biography of the enigmatic man who could rule the hermit kingdom for decades--and has already left an indelible imprint on world history.
$28.00 $23.00
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Beginner's Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt & Workbook
Make your next outdoor adventure a historic one! Let's go to a cemetery. Bring your curiosity and this workbook with you as you walk through those hallowed gates. Get ready to seek out images and symbols-such as death's-heads, soul effigies, beehives, willow trees, and more. Take your time to search, scribble, and sketch. Next, bring this book to the archives to explore the life stories of the local dead. Prepare to discover something old, learn something new, and have fun doing it. This book includes: - 11 unique scavenger hunt pages: seek out animals and plants, secret society symbols, epitaphs, and more.- 1 Cemetery Year Logbook: plan and record your cemetery adventures.- 1 Local History Challenge: pursue the paper record.- 8 pages for notes and sketches.- 20+ interactive pages- 100+ symbols and abbreviations explained.
$22.99 $17.99
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Best Christmas Pageant Ever: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
Called one of America's favorite Christmas stories, and now a classic television movie, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" has been a favorite of young readers the world over since 1972. Funny, memorable, and outrageous, it is the story of a family of incorrigible children who discover the Christmas story for the first time and help everyoone else rediscover its true meaning.
$13.99 $8.99
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Betsey: A Memoir
A memoir by the internationally famous fashion designer and style icon Mention the name "Betsey Johnson" and almost every woman from the age of 15 to 75 can rapturously recall a favorite dress or outfit; whether worn for a prom, a wedding, or just to stand out from the crowd in a colorful way. They may also know her as a renegade single mom who palled around with Edie Sedgwick, Twiggy, and The Velvet Underground, or even as a celebrity contestant on Dancing with the Stars. Betsey is also famous for her iconic pink stores (she had 65 shops across the US) and for her habit of doing cartwheels and splits down the runway at the close of her fashion shows. Throughout her decades-long career, she's taken pride in producing fun but rule-breaking clothing at an accessible price point. What they might not know is that she built an empire from scratch, and brought stretch clothing to the masses in the 80s and 90s. Betsey will take the reader behind the tutu and delve deeply into what it took to go from a white picket fence childhood in Connecticut to becoming an internationally known force in a tough, competitive business. The book will feature Betsey's candid memories of the fashion and downtown scene in the 60s and how she started her own business from the ground up after designing successfully for multiple other companies. She will discuss that business's ups and downs and reinventions (including bankruptcy), and her thoughts on body image, love, divorce, men, motherhood, and her bout with breast cancer. Betsey will be richly illustrated with many of her landmark clothes, fashion sketches, and personal photos--making the book the perfect memento and gift for every girl (of any age) for whom Betsey is, as a recent New York Times profile noted, "a role model still."
$17.00
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Beverly Hills Shape
One of the most important decisions that you will ever make may be to undergo a cosmetic surgery procedure. The author's hope is that the reader will use this book as a tool to assist them in making that very important decision. An educated, informed patient stands a better chance of being happy with their results since they know exactly what to look for during their initial consultations. They also have fewer complaints and complications because they know what to expect each step of the way. With the worksheets and checklists included in this book, the reader will know what questions to ask and what answers to expect.
$34.95 $29.95
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Beyond Good and Evil: The Philosophy Classic
A deluxe, high-quality edition of Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal work Beyond Good and Evil is one of the final books by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. This landmark work continues to be one of the most well-known and influential explorations of moral and ethical philosophy ever conceived. Expanding on the concepts from his previous work Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche adopts a polemic approach to past philosophers who, in his view, lacked critical sense in accepting flawed premises in their consideration of morality. The metaphysics of morality, Nietzsche argues, should not assume that a good man is simply the opposite of an evil man, rather merely different expression of humanity's common basic impulses. Controversial in its time, as well as hotly debated in the present, Nietzsche's work moves beyond conventional ethics to suggest that a universal morality for all human beings in non-existent - perception, reason and experience are not static, but change according to an individual's perspective and interpretation. The work further argues that philosophic traditions such as "truth," "self-consciousness" and "free will" are merely inventions of Western morality and that the "will to power" is the real driving force of all human behaviour. This volume: Critiques the belief that actions, including domination or injury to the weak, can be universally objectionable Explores themes of religion and "master and slave" morality Includes a collection of stunning aphorisms and observations of the human condition Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of Beyond Good and Evil provides an accessible and insightful Introduction by leading Nietzsche authority Dr Christopher Janaway. This deluxe volume is perfect for anyone with interest in philosophy, psychology, science, history and literature.
$20.00 $15.00
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Beyond the Boundaries The Life & Times of Dr. Jeff The Rocky Mountain Vet
Come and listen to a story 'bout the Rocky Mountain Vet, A man named Jeff whom you won't soon forget. He spends his life helping animals in need, Fighting overpopulation of pets along with corporate greed, Through spay/neuter, that is. Affordable vet care. From a mobile clinic start-up to his popular TV show, Dr. Jeff blazes a path for anyone who wants to be in the know, Training young new vets and old alike from almost everywhere, All the while inspiring folks to the cause of animal justice and care, Think globally, he says. Act locally. And now it's time to hear the tale of how it came to be, From his early years in vet school to his lasting legacy. He's a man who often bucks the system, working hard with little rest, All to help as many animals as possible, his purpose and veterinary quest. That's Dr. Jeff, the Rocky Mountain Vet
$27.50 $22.50
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Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the ashes of the Second World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall, "an expansive and generous history" of East Germany (New Republic) In 1990, a country disappeared. When the Iron Curtain fell, East Germany ceased to be. For over forty years, from the ruin of the Second World War to the cusp of a new millennium, the German Democratic Republic presented a radically different Germany than what had come before and what exists today. Socialist solidarity, secret police, central planning, barbed wire: this was a Germany forged on the fault lines of ideology and geopolitics. In Beyond the Wall, acclaimed historian Katja Hoyer sets aside the usual Cold War caricatures of the GDR to offer a kaleidoscopic new vision of this vanished country, revealing the rich political, social, and cultural landscape that existed amid oppression and hardship. Drawing on a vast array of never-before-seen interviews and documents, this is the definitive history of the other Germany, beyond the Wall.
$21.99
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Bible 123's: Wipe-Clean Activity Book
How many frogs are there? Draw seven butterflies. Follow the numbers to help the boy find Jesus. These are just a few of the many activities in Bible 123's that will help children learn how to print numerals and numbers. This delightful wipe-clean book offers hours of fun while also providing gentle scriptural teachings. The Inspired to Learn series from Whitaker Playhouse is a perfect way for parents to share God's love with children while also introducing early learning concepts in a fun, interactive way. These durable, wipe-clean books will provide hours of entertainment as children learn counting, the alphabet, color and shape recognition, drawing, spotting differences, and more. Parents will delight in their little one's progress as they enjoy the creative exercises.
$17.99 $12.99
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Bible Brain Builders, Volume 4
Increase your Scripture IQ with Bible Brain Builders. Word games, crossword puzzles, and mazes are an entertaining way to pass the time on trips and learn more about the stories, people, and places of the Bible. Turn off the television and turn yourself on to God's Word from Genesis to Revelation. Mazes illustrate symbols of Christian history. Collect all five books!Features include: Word games Crossword puzzles Mazes
$24.99 $19.99
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Biblical Commentary On The Old Testament V4: Joshua, Judges, Ruth (1865)
Biblical Commentary On The Old Testament V4: Joshua, Judges, Ruth (1865) is a religious text written by Carl Friedrich Keil. This book is part of a larger series of commentaries on the Old Testament, and specifically focuses on the books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. Keil provides detailed analysis and interpretation of the biblical texts, drawing on his knowledge of the original Hebrew and the historical context in which these books were written. He explores the themes of leadership, obedience, and faithfulness to God that are central to these stories. The commentary also includes notes on important historical figures and events, as well as discussions of the literary structure and style of the texts. This book is an essential resource for scholars, theologians, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the Old Testament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
$61.95 $56.95
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Bibliophilia Ephemera Sticker Book (Over 780 Stickers)
Step into the world of vintage books and libraries with this treasure trove of fantastic stickers! - Deluxe sticker book contains 50 pages of designs, with more than 780 stickers in all!- Discover intriguing subjects with a bookish flair, from quill pens and inkwells, to cats and candles, to tea and typewriters.- You'll also find stickers depicting journals, library cards, and readers young and old.- Plus: borders, flourishes, frames, flora and fauna, globes and hourglasses, maps, portraits of famous writers, even vintage comic and book covers, and more!- Enjoy an incredible array of sticker styles and sizes to choose from!- Gorgeous, full-color stickers are perfect for scrapbooking, journaling, crafts, and personalizing planners and calendars.- Durable, premium stickers have a high-quality finish.- Full-size sticker book with sturdy paperback binding.- Sticker book measures 6-1/2'' square.
$17.99 $12.99
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