{"title":"Douglas E. Schoen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouglas E. Schoen\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into the dynamics of power and political strategy. His works delve into influential figures and pivotal moments in contemporary history, blending sharp analysis with accessible storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in understanding the forces shaping modern governance and international relations will find valuable insights within this collection. From political manoeuvres to global leadership challenges, Schoen's books provide a compelling perspective on history and current affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"power-by-douglas-e-schoen-9781682452042","title":"Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePower\u003c\/em\u003e by Douglas E. Schoen is an insightful memoir by a political consultant who has been the power behind Presidents, Prime Ministers, and even a politician-priest. Schoen played a pivotal role in Bill Clinton's re-election campaign, steered him through the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and conducted the first-ever presidential poll for Donald Trump in 1987. He was also instrumental in guiding Michael Bloomberg through three terms as Mayor of New York. Notably, three of Schoen’s clients—Israeli leaders Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Menachem Begin—were Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Tragically, Rabin and Yugoslav politician Zoran Djindjic were assassinated during his career. In this work, Schoen distills the 50 truths of power learned in his illustrious career as a “Political Insider,” the title of his long-running Fox-TV show. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a substantive reflection on the gravitas of political power. Schoen reveals that both good and bad decisions have the potential to reshape the world, making \u003cem\u003ePower\u003c\/em\u003e a serious read for adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe long-awaited life's work from one of the world's top political advisors is organised into four parts: \"Know Yourself\", \"Evaluate Your Circumstances\", \"Judge Your Timing\", and \"Reward Your Friends\". The 50 truths about power include lessons learned from notable political figures and key decision-makers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART ONE: KNOW YOURSELF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFIRST, DO NO SELF-HARM\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bill Clinton, President of the United States 1993–2001, Governor of Arkansas 1983–1992\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOUR WEAKNESSES ARE YOUR STRENGTHS . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e - Donald Trump, President of the United States 2017–2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . AND YOUR STRENGTHS ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ehud Barak, Prime Minister of Israel 1999–2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOU ARE NOT ENTITLED\u003c\/strong\u003e - Carter Burden, New York City Councilman 1970–1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOLLOW YOUR MUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shimon Peres, President of Israel 2007-2014, Prime Minister of Israel 1995–1996, 1984–1986\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePURSUE A PURPOSE GREATER THAN YOURSELF\u003c\/strong\u003e - Michael Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City 2002–2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSE YOUR ANGER\u003c\/strong\u003e - Charles Evers, Mayor of Fayette, Mississippi 1985–1989, 1969–1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDEFINE YOURSELF, YOURSELF\u003c\/strong\u003e - Hillary Rodham Clinton, US Secretary of State 2009–2013, US Senator 2001–2009, First Lady 1993–2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBE HAPPY, BE POPULAR\u003c\/strong\u003e - Silvio Berlusconi, Prime Minister of Italy 2008–2011, 2001–2006, 1994–1995\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART TWO: EVALUATE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSUCK IT UP\u003c\/strong\u003e - Joe Biden, President of the United States 2021–, Vice-President of the United States 2009–2017, US Senator 1973–2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WORLD IS EVERYTHING THAT IS SAID AND DONE . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Likely Voter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . AND THE WORLD IS EVERYTHING THAT IS NOT SAID AND NOT DONE\u003c\/strong\u003e - The “Shy Trumper”\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePEOPLE ARE NOT NORMAL\u003c\/strong\u003e - Anthony Weiner, US Representative 1999–2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHINK WITHOUT HOPE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan 2014–2021, and Joe Biden\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePIGGYBACK THE STORY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US Representative 2019–\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDISTRACT AND MISLEAD\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ed Koch, Mayor of New York City 1978–1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAPPROACH THE THRONE\u003c\/strong\u003e - Richard Holbrooke, US Permanent Representative to the United Nations 1999–2001, Balkans envoy 1996–1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePREPARE FOR LUCK\u003c\/strong\u003e - Joe Biden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART THREE: JUDGE YOUR TIMING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTIME IS THE ONLY THING IN LIMITED SUPPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Barack Obama, President of the United States 2009–2017, US Senator 2005–2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINERTIA RULES\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Institutional Revolutionary Party of Mexico\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WORLD CHANGES QUICKLY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Michael Bloomberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"WHEN AVAILABLE, TAKE CERTAINTY\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shimon Peres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . OR STRATEGICALLY DELAY\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bill Clinton\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOUTWORK\u003c\/strong\u003e - Michael Bloomberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE THE RISK\u003c\/strong\u003e - Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel 1977–1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART FOUR: REWARD YOUR FRIENDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOU ARE YOUR FRIENDS\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"The West Side Kids\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOU CAN EARN YOURSELF A LOT OF GOODWILL VERY CHEAPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e . . . - Lobbying\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. . . . AND YOU CAN EARN YOURSELF A LOT OF BAD WILL EVEN CHEAPER\u003c\/strong\u003e - Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel 2009–2021, 1996–1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEVERYONE CAN HELP YOU AND EVERYONE CAN HURT YOU\u003c\/strong\u003e - Linda Tripp, Pentagon staffer 1995–2001, White House staffer, 1991–1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYOU HAVE TO GIVE TO GET\u003c\/strong\u003e - Ted Cruz, US Senator 2013–\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFIND YOUR FOLLOWERS\u003c\/strong\u003e - Donald Trump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849911652588,"sku":"9781682452042","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/223693482787.jpg?v=1759061399"},{"product_id":"the-nixon-effect-by-douglas-e-schoen-9781594037993","title":"The Nixon Effect","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nixon Effect\u003c\/i\u003e examines the 37th president's political legacy in broad-ranging ways that make clear, for the first time, the breadth and duration of his influence on American political life. The book argues that Nixon is the key political figure in postwar American politics in multiple ways, some barely acknowledged until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis legacy includes a generational shift in the ideological orientations of both the Republican and Democratic parties. The Nixon influence, both intentional and unintentional, was to push both parties further out to their ideological poles. So stark was Nixon's influence on party identities that it shaped the hardened partisan polarization in Washington today and the evolution of what has come to be called Red and Blue America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStemming in part from this, and also from Nixon's scorched-earth political warfare and eventually his Watergate scandal, we have also seen the evolution of politics as war, where adversaries and ideological opponents are seen as evil or unpatriotic. Finally, Nixon's pioneering tactics—from the identification of the Silent Majority to the Southern Strategy, from \"triangulating\" between both parties and claiming the political centre to launching the culture war with attacks on \"elites\" in media, academia, and the courts—have shaped political communications and strategy ever since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther books have argued for Nixon's importance, but Douglas E. Schoen's is the first to take into account the full range of this fascinating man's influence. While not discounting Nixon's many misdeeds, Schoen treats his presidency and its importance with the seriousness—and evenhandedness—that the subject deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850341568748,"sku":"9781594037993","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b0b5db06dffee0a133128af2b5d861ed.jpg?v=1759107926"},{"product_id":"putins-master-plan-by-douglas-e-schoen-9781594038891","title":"Putin's Master Plan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVladimir Putin has a master plan to destroy Europe, divide NATO, reclaim Russian influence in the world, and most of all to marginalise the United States and the West in order to achieve regional hegemony and global power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePutin's Master Plan\u003c\/em\u003e is the first comprehensive attempt to systematically explain Putin's global strategy, which could inevitably and inexorably lead to the breakup of the NATO alliance, and potentially to war with the West. Currently, the West has no strategy, no plan, and no tactics to confront Putin's master plan other than imposing limited economic sanctions, which have done little to deter Putin's aggression—and may well have encouraged and facilitated it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe viewpoint taken here is not just alarmism, but an accurate and, for the first time, clear and sober portrayal of a frightening situation that, more and more, serious observers of European and Russian politics are openly recognising and acknowledging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePutin's Master Plan\u003c\/em\u003e makes the case that it is essential to wake up to Putin's strategy to destroy Europe, divide NATO, and build a new empire in the former Soviet Union. Russia has demonstrated an extraordinary level of aggression, most boldly in its outright invasions of Georgia and Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican weakness and a divided Europe have left Russia's terrified neighbours without an alternative to Russian domination, and even once-stalwart American allies such as the Republic of Georgia are on the brink of becoming part of Putin's new empire in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePutin has made it clear that he sees NATO expansion as a fundamental threat to Russian nationhood, and he is systematically challenging the NATO Alliance as well as the United States. So far, he is winning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471418212588,"sku":"9781594038891","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781594038891-putin-s-master-plan.jpg?v=1775242515"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/douglas-e-schoen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}