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Drsný příběh jedné z nejtěžších bitev amerických jednotek během války v Afghánistánu. Dne 3. října 2009 v 5.58 ráno byla přepadena americká bojová základna Keating, nacházející se v těžce přístupném terénu hornatého afghánského Núristánu. I přes značnou početní nevýhodu se 53 amerických vojáků dokázalo ubránit téměř osminásobné přesile bojovníků Tálibánu. Ztráty však byly opravdu vysoké. Vyšetřování Pentagonu navíc o 4 měsíce později konstatovalo, že neexistoval žádný důvod pro pobyt Američanů v této oblasti. Ve své knize představuje Jake Tapper celou historii bojového tábora Keating – od jeho založení až po krvavý zánik. Vykresluje dopodrobna osudy jednotlivých vojáků a také život jejich rodin v zázemí. Tato unikátní kniha ukazuje skutečnou tvář války v Afghánistánu.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE The heartbreaking and inspiring story of one of the deadliest battles during the war in Afghanistan, acclaimed by critics everywhere as a classic. 'A mind-boggling, all-too-true story of heroism, hubris, failed strategy, and heartbreaking sacrifice' Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild At 5:58 AM on October 3rd, 2009, Combat Outpost Keating, located in frighteningly vulnerable terrain in Afghanistan just 14 miles from the Pakistani border, was viciously attacked. Though the 53 soldiers stationed there prevailed against nearly 400 Taliban fighters, their casualties made it the deadliest fight of the war that year. Four months after the battle, a review revealed that there was no reason for the troops at Keating to have been there in the first place. In The Outpost, Jake Tapper gives us the powerful saga of COP Keating, from its establishment to eventual destruction, introducing us to an unforgettable cast of soldiers and their families. This modern classic of military history is an indictment of the management of the war in Afghanistan, and a thrilling tale of true courage in the face of impossible odds.

Set in 1977, the story follows siblings Ike and Lucy Marder as they navigate their troubled lives. Ike, a US Marine who has gone AWOL, finds himself entangled with Evel Knievel and the gritty bar scene in Montana. Meanwhile, Lucy thrives as a star reporter for a new tabloid in Washington, DC, exposing a serial killer while mingling with a wealthy, dubious family. Amid the chaos of the era—marked by celebrity culture and societal unrest—their paths converge, leading to perilous choices that could jeopardize their lives and their parents' safety.

The husband-and-wife heroes of the bestselling thriller head to Hollywood to investigate Frank Sinatra, becoming entangled in a world of blackmail, the mob, and scandal. Political stars in 1960s Washington, Charlie and Margaret Marder are eager for a quiet life, but Attorney General Robert Kennedy has other plans. He enlists them to look into a potential threat to the presidency and national security, sending them to sunny Los Angeles. There, they must navigate a dazzling world of stars and studios, with Sinatra—rumored to have mob connections and a close friend of President John F. Kennedy—at the center of their inquiry. As they attempt to befriend him for insider information, they quickly discover that in Hollywood, where appearances can be deceiving, nothing is straightforward. What begins as drinks by the pool and late-night escapades with the Rat Pack escalates into a dangerous situation when they find a body in their car trunk. Pursued by sinister forces from Hollywood to the newly founded Church of Scientology, they confront the darkest secrets of the industry. With the Academy Awards approaching and someone close to Margaret missing, time is running out. Corruption and ambition create a deadly mix in this fast-paced sequel.

From two of America’s most respected journalists, an unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political life: Joe Biden’s run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline—amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration. In Greek tragedy, the protagonist’s effort to avoid his fate is what seals his fate. In 2024, American politics became a Greek tragedy.Joe Biden launched his successful 2020 bid for the White House with the stated goal of saving the nation from a second Trump presidential term. He, his family, and his senior aides were so convinced that only he could beat Trump again, they lied to themselves, allies, and the public about his condition and limitations. At his debate with Trump on June 27, 2024, the consequences of that deception were exposed to the world. It was shocking and upsetting.Now the full, unsettling truth is being told for the first time. Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson take us behind closed doors and into private conversations between the heaviest of hitters, revealing how big the problem was and how many people knew about it. From White House staffers at the highest to lowest levels, to leaders of Congress and the Cabinet, from governors to donors and Hollywood players, the truth is finally being told. What you will learn makes President Biden’s decision to run for reelection seem shockingly narcissistic, self-delusional, and reckless—a desperate bet that went bust—and part of a larger act of extended public deception that has few precedents. The story the authors tell raises fundamental issues of accountability and responsibility that will continue for decades.The irony is that in the name of defeating what they called an existential threat to democracy, Biden and his inner circle ensured it, tossing aside his implicit promise to serve for only one term, denying the existence of health issues the nation had been watching for years, dooming the Democrats to defeat. The decision to run again, the Original Sin of this president, led to a campaign of denial and gaslighting, leading directly to Donald Trump's return to power and all that has happened as a consequence. Rarely does hubris meet nemesis more explosively. Wherever you stand on the political spectrum, Original Sin is essential reading.

From two of America’s most respected journalists, an unflinching and explosive reckoning with one of the most fateful decisions in American political life: Joe Biden’s run for reelection despite evidence of his serious decline—amid desperate efforts to hide the extent of that deterioration. In Greek tragedy, the protagonist’s effort to avoid his fate is what seals his fate. In 2024, American politics became a Greek tragedy.Joe Biden launched his successful 2020 bid for the White House with the stated goal of saving the nation from a second Trump presidential term. He, his family, and his senior aides were so convinced that only he could beat Trump again, they lied to themselves, allies, and the public about his condition and limitations. At his debate with Trump on June 27, 2024, the consequences of that deception were exposed to the world. It was shocking and upsetting.Now the full, unsettling truth is being told for the first time. Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson take us behind closed doors and into private conversations between the heaviest of hitters, revealing how big the problem was and how many people knew about it. From White House staffers at the highest to lowest levels, to leaders of Congress and the Cabinet, from governors to donors and Hollywood players, the truth is finally being told. What you will learn makes President Biden’s decision to run for reelection seem shockingly narcissistic, self-delusional, and reckless—a desperate bet that went bust—and part of a larger act of extended public deception that has few precedents. The story the authors tell raises fundamental issues of accountability and responsibility that will continue for decades.The irony is that in the name of defeating what they called an existential threat to democracy, Biden and his inner circle ensured it, tossing aside his implicit promise to serve for only one term, denying the existence of health issues the nation had been watching for years, dooming the Democrats to defeat. The decision to run again, the Original Sin of this president, led to a campaign of denial and gaslighting, leading directly to Donald Trump's return to power and all that has happened as a consequence. Rarely does hubris meet nemesis more explosively. Wherever you stand on the political spectrum, Original Sin is essential reading.