21st century

A depiction of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the Pentagon, alternating between a boy caught in the chaos and the rescue dog who's attempting to save him.

"The Navy SEALs are, for most Americans, the ultimate heroes. Their 2011 killing of Osama Bin Laden was celebrated as a victory in the War on Terror. Former SEALs rake in thousands of dollars as leadership consultants for American corporations. And young men who want to join the military dream of serving in their elite ranks. But as recent revelations, like the uproar around former SEAL Eddie Gallagher, have shown, the SEALs have lost their bearings. Gallagher was only the tip of the iceberg. In Code Over Country, investigative journalist Matthew A. Cole tells the story of the most celebrated SEAL unit, SEAL Team 6, revealing the dark, troubling pattern of war crimes and deep moral rot hidden behind the heroic narratives"--Provided by publisher.

"When the NBA shut down operations in March 2020 because of COVID-19, the league was in the middle of uncertainty. Four months later, twenty-two teams resumed play in a 'bubble' at Disney World--a restricted location cut off from the outside world. Only a handful of reporters were invited. Ben Golliver was one of them. This book is his account of the season and life inside the 'bubble'"--OCLC.

A firsthand account of the town of Paradise, California as they struggle with California's Camp Fire. Accounts from first responders, residents, and grand jury testimonies are told. The reasons why this could have happened are examined, and the town of Paradise's fall and rebuilding is discussed.

Presents the true story of the January 2007 surge into Iraq and President Bush's order to increase the number of American troops in order to provide security to Baghdad and Al Anbar Province.

Photographs by the White House photographer help to tell the story of how the U.S. defeated Osama bin Laden.

Presents the events that lead to the death of Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, discussing why it was important to find him, how he had originally escaped the United States military, and more.

Pope Francis met with French reporter and sociologist Dominique Wolton for an unprecedented series of twelve fascinating and timely conversations, open dialogues revolving around the political, cultural, and religious issues dominating communication and conflict around the world, now published here, along with addresses or extracts of addresses given for various occasions during his papacy.

Provides a framework for understanding censorship and the protections guaranteed to us through the first amendment. Interpretations of the uniquely American notion of freedom of expression -- and our freedom to read what we choose -- are supplemented by straightforward, easily accessible information that will inspire further exploration.

Reveals the inner workings of the Vatican and examines the work of Pope Francis and how he is steering the Church from the right back to the center and tackling topics that have been long avoided including gays, the role of women in the Church, and the sexual abuse scandals.