Offering a non-partisan perspective, this book explores the evolution of America's elections, delving into key events, figures, and transformations that have shaped the electoral process. It examines the historical context, significant milestones, and the impact of various political movements, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of how elections have influenced democracy in the United States. Through insightful analysis, it highlights the complexities and challenges faced throughout American electoral history.
Mike Henry Books
American History in the Making
- 220 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This book gives out a fun historical fact for each day of the year.
Marley and Me: The Real Bob Marley Story
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Bob Marley's tragic death in 1981 left the world in mourning. Since that terrible day the myths and legends which surround his life have continued to grow. Only one man knows the real truth. That man is Don Taylor, Bob Marley's manager, friend and confidant. Now, in this astonishing and brilliantly written book, Don Taylor tells: How he and Bob were shot down and left for dead by gangsters wielding Uzi submachine guns. Of Bob's love affairs with scores of women, including a beautiful princess and former Miss World Cindy Breakspeare. The secret of the millions of pounds Bob placed around the world. How Bob foiled a plot to kidnap Mick Jagger. How Rita Marley was able to sign Bob's signature on checks for huge sums of money. How Bob secretly carried guns or knives and threatened to kill those who crossed him. The bizarre and curious circumstances which led to Bob Marley's death. All these stories, and hundreds more, are told with deep affection and a simple, direct honesty which makes this book indispensible for anyone who is interested in this towering figure of world music.
Hranice mezi jednotlivými státy, ale i kontinenty, jsou stále méně patrnější. Také proto jsou míchané nápoje a koktejly, jejichž charakter má spíše exotický původ, stále oblíbenější a jejich výskyt na evropských tabulích je také stále častější. Publikace přináší celou škálu podrobných návodů, jak ten který nápoj připravit, a tak může být cenným pomocníkem nejen všem, kteří mají v úmyslu obohatit své nápojové lístky, ale i těm, kteří se chtějí nechat inspirovat byť jen tajemnými exotickými názvy.
„Palubní střelec“ je úsměvné, ale i napínavé vyprávění o osudu jednoho muže a mnoha jeho kolegů, kteří za 2. světové války sdíleli šťastné i tragické události ve službách britského Královského letectva.