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The Convenient Terrorist is the definitive inside account of the capture, torture, and detention of Abu Zubaydah, the first “high-value target” captured by the CIA after 9/11. But was Abu Zubaydah, who is still being indefinitely held by the United States under shadowy circumstances, the blue-ribbon capture that the Bush White House claimed he was? 

From medieval romances and tales of chivalry through the realist novels of the 19th century to experimental modernist works and today's explorations of the self, Great Novels explores the finest novels from around the world and through time. Tilt at windmills with Don Quixote, experience heartbreak with Tolstoy, discover the society in which Jane Austen lived, and delve into the complex rites of passage experienced by characters in modern novels. Find out what inspired writers to create their masterpieces, what their aims were, and how they set about writing them.

Dive into the captivating world of the Sienkiewicz trilogy with this third installment, which explores the intricate politics of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Known in English as Fire In The Steppe, this novel brings to life the tumultuous history of Poland, Ukraine, and Turkey. - Summary by David Granville Young

This is the third part of the Sienkiewicz trilogy. It is loosely based on the politics of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It is better known in English as 'Fire In The Steppe'. - Summary by David Granville Young

Henry Adams, the enigmatic author behind Democracy, unveiled his literary prowess posthumously in 1918. Originally released in 1880 to widespread acclaim, the novel transports readers to Washington in the 1870s, during the presidencies of Grant and Hayes. At its heart is Madeleine Lee, a wealthy and independent young widow who leaves her life in New York to delve into the political landscape of the capital. As she navigates the complex world of power and influence, she encounters Senator Silas P. Ratcliffe, a formidable and somewhat uncultured politician eyeing the presidency, who believes Mrs...

When a child is born, the mysteries of temperament and character unfold before us. The eternal debate of nature versus nurture, heredity versus circumstance, remains unsolved. Yet, there are rare moments when the stars align to create an extraordinary individual—one destined to change the world. Such is the tale of Rudolf von Hapsburg, a man ahead of his time, brought to life in this captivating fictionalized historical narrative. - Summary by Lynne T.

Here, we discuss the events and characters in the novel and how they relate to both Conservatives and Progressives in the real world. https://substack.com/@authordongill #project2025 #electionintegrity #authoritarism #2024presidentialrace #christiannationalism #GeorgiaVotes #NevadaVotes #ArizonaVotes #PAVotes #MichiganVotes #WisconsinVotes

A look at select legal issues raised in recent books and movies. Two lectures.