William F. Buckley, Jr. Libri
William F. Buckley, Jr. fu una figura chiave del conservatorismo americano, fondatore della rivista politica National Review e ospite del programma televisivo Firing Line. Il suo stile di scrittura era celebre per la sua erudizione, arguzia e l'uso distintivo di vocaboli insoliti. Il principale risultato intellettuale di Buckley fu la sintesi del conservatorismo americano tradizionale con il libertarismo economico e l'anticomunismo, plasmando il moderno movimento conservatore. Oltre ai suoi numerosi commenti e saggi, scrisse anche una serie di romanzi con protagonista l'agente della CIA Blackford Oakes.
Reprints DOONESBURY comic strips from 1975-7.
Amo, Amas, Amat and More
How to Use Latin to Your Own Advantage and to the Astonishment of Others
- 328pagine
- 12 ore di lettura
This guide offers a humorous take on incorporating Latin expressions into everyday life, showcasing how these phrases can enhance communication and provide a clever edge. It encourages readers to embrace the wisdom of ancient language while navigating contemporary situations, making it both informative and enjoyable.
President Truman is nearing the end of his term in office, and Great Britain has a new queen. It is 1952; the Cold War is beginning to heat up, and vital Western military secrets are falling into Soviet hands. The CIA is faced with a delicate dilemma for the source of the leaks to the KGB has been traced directly to the Queen's chambers. The situation must be resolved, but the young Queen's self-confidence and public credibility must not be damaged. Thus young Blackford Oakes - handsome, debonaire, and audacious, a recent Yale graduate and ex-combat fighter pilot - is selected to penetrate the royal circle, win the Queen's confidence, and plug the leak. The action leads to an explosive showdown in the skies over London, one that could determine the future of the West.
See You Later Alligator
- 350pagine
- 13 ore di lettura
President Kennedy has selected CIA super-secret agent Blackford Oakes to meet with Che Guevara inside Castros Cuba. But the Communists have a double-cross in mind, with terrifying consequences.
Kennwort Marco Polo Roman
- 286pagine
- 11 ore di lettura
When a shadowy Russian mole threatens to undermine the Free Worlds defenses by infiltrating President Eisenhowers National Security Counsel, CIA super-secret agent Blackford Oakes is called in to unmask the imposter.