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Presents a behind-the-scenes look at the Curiosity mission to Mars, highlighting the people responsible, the rover's capabilities, and the mission's results.

"An early reader's guide to CIA spies, introducing American espionage history, famous agents such as Aldrich Ames, technology such as spy satellites, and the dangers all spies face"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and achievements of William Taft and examines how he led the country during his time as president. Features full-color and black-and-white photographs and a glossary.

Explores the life and accomplishments of Ulysses S. Grant and examines how he led the country during his time as president. Features full-color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, a glossary, and a chronology.

A picture-book biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a woman who has helped to change the world as First Lady, United States Senator, and Secretary of State.

Captain D. Michael Abrashoff recounts the years he spent commanding the USS Benfold, and discusses how he improved his leadership skills and how his ship was run.

Previously published as Confessions of an economic hit man.

The author provides insights into the life of a Delta Force operator, and shares lessons he has learned from missions around the world about how to succeed in any endeavor.

"Tells the...story of the two...years when Washington, Madison, and their dedicated colleagues struggled to successfully create our government"--Amazon.com.

" ... McChrystal shows not only how the military made [the] transition [to start beating Al Qaeda], but also how similar shifts are possible in all organizations, from large companies to startups to charities to governments. In a turbulent world, the best organizations think and act like a team of teams, embracing small groups that combine the freedom to experiment with a relentless drive to share what they've learned. Drawing on a wealth of evidence from his military career, the private sector, and sources as diverse as hospital emergency rooms and NASA's space program, McChrystal frames the existential challenge facing today's organizations, and proposes a ... solution"--Provided by publisher.