Jimmy Carter
Author
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
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Description
Former president Jimmy Carter reflects on aging, blending memoir, anecdote, political savvy, and practical advice to truly illuminate the rich promises of growing older.
“As we've grown older, the results have been surprisingly good,” writes former president Jimmy Carter in this wise, deeply personal meditation on the new experiences that come to us with age. President Carter had never enjoyed more prestige or influence on the...
“As we've grown older, the results have been surprisingly good,” writes former president Jimmy Carter in this wise, deeply personal meditation on the new experiences that come to us with age. President Carter had never enjoyed more prestige or influence on the...
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Language
English
Description
In Through the Year with Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth President of the United States takes you on a unique journey into the heart of the Christian faith. Based on more than three decades of practical Bible teaching, the readings in this ebook draw from the riches of God's Word and the compelling experiences of Mr. Carter's own life. Whether through fascinating glimpses into behind-the-scenes activity at the White House, or insightful remembrances...
4) Land
Author
Language
English
Description
American resort developers bear down on the wild west coast of Nicaragua, hoping to build the next tourist paradise. With lax labor and environmental regulations, some of the developers take full advantage of the situation, and the local fishermen start accusing them of exploitation and land thievery. Unexpectedly, in the midst of this conflict, firebrand Daniel Ortega and the Sandinistas sweep back into government, boldly empowering the local fishermen....
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Language
English
Description
GRAMMY AWARD–WINNER FOR BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM!
In his major New York Times bestseller, Jimmy Carter looks back from ninety years of age and "reveals private thoughts and recollections over a fascinating career as businessman, politician, evangelist, and humanitarian" (Booklist).
At ninety, Jimmy Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about...
In his major New York Times bestseller, Jimmy Carter looks back from ninety years of age and "reveals private thoughts and recollections over a fascinating career as businessman, politician, evangelist, and humanitarian" (Booklist).
At ninety, Jimmy Carter reflects on his public and private life with a frankness that is disarming. He adds detail and emotion about...
Author
Language
English
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Description
The edited, annotated diary of President Jimmy Carter-filled with insights into his presidency, his relationships with friends and foes, and his lasting impact on issues that still preoccupy America and the world
Each day during his presidency, Jimmy Carter made several entries in a private diary, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. He offered unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, congressmen, and foreign leaders;...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
"In this powerful reflection, President Jimmy Carter contemplates how faith has sustained him in happiness and disappointment. He considers how we may find it in our own lives." -- Amazon.com.
All his life, President Jimmy Carter has been a courageous exemplar of faith. Now he shares the lessons he learned. He explores the broader meaning of faith, its far-reaching effect on our lives, and its relationship to past, present, and future events in America...
14) Desert one
Publisher
Greenwich Entertainment
Language
English
Formats
Description
Using new archival sources and unprecedented access, master documentarian Barbara Kopple reveals the story behind one of the most daring rescues in modern US history: a secret mission to free hostages of the 1979 Iranian revolution. Official Selection at the **Toronto International Film Festival**.
15) The Last Mogul
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Over sixty years as power broker at MCA and head of Universal Studios, Lew Wasserman rewrote the behind the scenes Hollywood rulebook. THE LAST MOGUL, Avrich pierces the shroud of silence surrounding a man who kept no notes, gave no interviews, and remains as feared in death as he was in life. Official Selection at the **Seattle International Film Festival**. *"A smart, well-paced documentary that balances the man's triumphs with his rare failures...
16) Jimmy Carter
Publisher
Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008, c2002
Language
English
Description
Examines the failings of Carter's political leadership in the context of the turbulent 1970s ; and explores the role religion played in his career.
Publisher
Nemours Marketing
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
A feature length documentary about Electric Vehicles arriving in dealer showrooms. A positive view of an industry expected to grow to over $200 billion in revenues over the next 15 years. Follows the birth of an exploding industry and looks forward to the technology available in current EV's. Also take a look back at electric cars driven in the early 1900s and compare how modern EV's are 400 percent more energy efficient over traditional gasoline...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Science, pop culture and comedy collide in National Geographic's talk show hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Along with celebrity guests and comic co-hosts, the show explores a variety of cosmic topics and collides pop culture with science.