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The Shroud Conspiracy by John Heubusch-Available with author's signature
SKU: BKH444
Many visitors to the Reagan Library and members of the Reagan Foundation have had the opportunity to meet with or hear its Executive Director, John Heubusch, over the years. John has been honored to interview world figures, politicians and best-selling authors on the exclusive Reagan Library stage. In addition to his role at the Reagan Foundation and Library, John is also a proven writer with a good deal of work to his credit. His first novel, the Shroud Conspiracy, will be published by Simon and Shuster in March, 2017. Most of the proceeds from every one of his books bought from our store website goes directly to the Reagan Foundation and helps us to preserve and promote Ronald Reagan’s legacy. Here’s a summary of the book: “In this intense thriller, a brilliant forensic anthropologist sets out to prove that the famous Shroud of Turin, one of the most revered artifacts in Christianity and the supposed burial cloth of Jesus Christ, is a fake. But he quickly discovers the opposite could be true—and must race to stop the evil forces who want to use the Shroud for their ownevil designs. Throughout his career, forensic anthropologist and outspoken atheist Dr. Jon Bondurant has investigated many religious artifacts said to be real, but he knows better. Only weak minds rely on such obviously false relics to maintain their pointless faith. So when he is invited by the Vatican to examine the Shroud of Turin he is delighted for the opportunity to prove once and for all that the Shroud is a fraud. But when he meets Domenika Josef, the beautiful and devout Vatican representative who finds him arrogant and self-important, he realizes his task will not be as straightforward as he once thought. Domenika believes that the relic is real, and wants nothing more than to rescue the tarnished reputation of the church by announcing the good news of the authentic Shroud. As Bondurant and his team examine every element of the Shroud, he and Domenika begin to see each other in a whole new light. And as the evidence about the origin of this highly controversial piece of fabric starts to pile up, he begins to realize that he’s been blind to the truth in many ways. When a sample of the blood from the Shroud—believed to be the real blood of Jesus Christ—vanishes, he realizes his problems are just beginning. The DNA traces in that sample could have earth-shattering consequences if they fall into the wrong hands. When Domenika vanishes too, Bondurant is caught in a globe-spanning chase to rescue the woman he loves—and stop the evil forces who have their own motives for the Shroud.” <b>This book will be available with Mr. Heubusch’s signature and personalized for the recipient if requested following the release of the book on March 14, 2017. All orders will ship after the release date.</b> <b>About the Author: </B>“John Heubusch is the executive director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library and the author of <em>The Shroud Conspiracy</em> and its sequel, <em>The Second Coming</em>. He has had a vast career in philanthropy, politics, public service, and the Fortune 500. He has served as the first president of the Waitt Institute, a nonprofit research organization dedicated to historic discovery and scientific exploration, and where he helped lead to the discovery, authentication, and preservation of the famed lost Gospel of Judas, the ancient text deemed to be heretical and ordered destroyed by the early Christian Church. Cited often by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times, Heubusch has been a contributing writer for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Forbes, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and other leading publications.”
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Reagan's Revolution by Craig Shirley - Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKP143
This is the untold story of the 1976 campaign for the presidency "that started it all." What few people realize is that Reagan's Revolution did not begin when he took office in 1980, but his failed presidential challenge to Gerald Ford in 1975-1976. In this remarkable story, Craig Shirley shows how Reagan, instead of following the lead of the ever weakening Republican party, brought the party to him and almost single handedly revived it. Reagan's Revolution-The untold story of the campaign that started it all. Paperback edition. Autographed bookplate. 456 pages. Dimensions 5.5 x 1.25 x 8.5" inches.
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The Second Coming by John Heubusch-Available with author's signature
SKU: BKH479
“In this thrilling sequel to <i>The Shroud Conspiracy</i>, a child cloned from a speck of blood taken from the Shroud of Turin has the potential to change the world—or destroy it for good. When a fallen angel is mistakenly cloned and resurrected from the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, the fiend’s first gift to the world is an unstoppable plague. Dr. Jon Bondurant, one of the world’s foremost forensic anthropologists, joins with the Vatican’s Domenika Josef to bring a second child of the Shroud into the world, this one borne of DNA believed to be that of Jesus Christ. Can this child be the answer to their—and the world’s—prayers? Might he bring miracles to the world when it needs it the most? Or has science given mankind a tool with which it will destroy itself as the tempting power unfolds? This globe-spanning chase to uncover the truth and stop the global pandemic that may wipe out humanity once and for all is a fast-paced, explosive thriller that’s a must-read for all.” <b>Available with Mr. Heubusch’s signature.</b>
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In The Blood by Jack Carr- Available with author's signature
SKU: BKH623
A woman boards a plane in the African country of Burkina Faso having just completed a targeted assassination for the state of Israel. Two minutes later, her plane is blown out of the sky. Over 6,000 miles away, former Navy SEAL James Reece watches the names and pictures of the victims on cable news. One face triggers a distant memory of a Mossad operative attached to the CIA years earlier in Iraq—a woman with ties to the intelligence services of two nations…a woman Reece thought he would never see again. Reece enlists friends new and old across the globe to track down her killer, unaware that he may be walking into a deadly trap. Hardcover. 480 pages. 6 x 1.4 x 9" inches.
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Wine and the White House-Frederick J. Ryan, Jr
SKU: BKH583
The first book of its kind,Wine and the White House is a comprehensive journey through the history of White House hospitality that explores every president’s experience of wine. The fully illustrated pages also feature memorable presidential toasts, menus from historic White House gatherings, a catalog of vintages served, and spectacular new photography of the White House glassware collection. Early presidents recognized the important function wine played in entertaining at the White House. While some appreciated and enjoyed wine, others considered it merely a ceremonial necessity. Still others campaigned to outlaw wine and banned it from the White House; their successors celebrated its return. More recently, all presidents, regardless of whether they enjoyed wine themselves, have used the White House as a venue to showcase the fine wines produced in the United States. The author, Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., served as Assistant to the President from 1982 to 1989, and as his post presidential Chief of Staff from 1989-1995.
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Citizen Newt by Craig Shirley-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH485
In one way or another Newt Gingrich has been leading a revolution for most of his life. Citizen Newt is the definitive account of that struggle. Writing with the full cooperation of Speaker Gingrich and the players around him, New York Times bestselling author Craig Shirly captures the events, ideas, failures, and successes of Newton Leroy Gingrich-one of the most complex, influential, and durable political figures of our time. <b> Hardcover. Available with autographed bookplate. </b>
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Collusion by Newt Gingrich & Pete Earley-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH530
Valerie Mayberry is the FBI’s counterintelligence expert on domestic terrorism. Brett Garrett is a dishonorably discharged ex-Navy SEAL, now a gun for hire, working as a security contractor in Eastern Europe. When a high ranking Kremlin official must be smuggled out of Russia, Mayberry and Garrett are thrown together to exfiltrate him and preempt a deadly poisonous strike. As these unlikely partners work to protect their human asset, their mission is threatened by domestic politics: leftist protests, congressional infighting, and a culture riven by hatred. Collusion raises many of the most significant issues facing America in real life today. How big a threat is Russia? Are American leftist activists susceptible to influence from abroad? How far will our enemies go to disrupt our politics and weaken the nation? Can we trust the media to differentiate between the good guys and the bad guys? Newt Gingrich and Pete Earley have entertained and educated readers with three previous works. From its explosive opening through several twists and turns to its heart-stopping end, Collusion is their most timely and powerful novel yet.
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Breakout by Newt Gingrich-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH356
"Breakout: Pioneers of the Future, Prison Guards of the Past, and the Epic Battle That Will Decide America’s Fate" by Newt Gingrich. Hardcover. <b>Available with autographed bookplate</b>
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Reviving America by Steve Forbes-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH431
Reviving America. How repealing Obama care, replacing the tax code, and reforming the Fed will restore hope and prosperity by Steve Forbes and Elizabeth Ames. <b>Autographed by Steve Forbes on our Reagan Library book plate</b> following his appearance at the Reagan Library. Hardcover.
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Movie Nights by Mark Weinberg-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKP236
Movie Nights with the Reagans by Mark Weinberg. Former special advisor and press secretary to President Ronald Reagan shares an intimate, behind-the-scenes look inside the Reagan presidency—told through the movies they watched together every week at Camp David. What did President Ronald Reagan think of Rocky IV? How did the Matthew Broderick film WarGames inform America’s missile defense system? What Michael J. Fox movie made such an impression on President Reagan that he felt compelled to mention it in a speech to the Joint Session of Congress? Over the course of eight years, Mark Weinberg travelled to Camp David each weekend with Ronald and Nancy Reagan. He was one of a few select members invited into the Aspen Lodge, where the First Family screened both contemporary and classic movies on Friday and Saturday nights. They watched movies in times of triumph, such as the aftermath of Reagan’s 1984 landslide, and after moments of tragedy, such as the explosion of the Challenger and the shooting of the President and Press Secretary Jim Brady. Weinberg’s unparalleled access offers a rare glimpse of the Reagans—unscripted, relaxed, unburdened by the world, with no cameras in sight. Each chapter discusses a legendary film, what the Reagans thought of it, and provides warm anecdotes and untold stories about his family and the administration. From Reagan’s pranks on the Secret Service to his thoughts on the parallels between Hollywood and Washington, Weinberg paints a full picture of the president The New Yorker once famously dubbed “The Unknowable.” Movie Nights with the Reagans is a nostalgic journey through the 1980s and its most iconic films, seen through the eyes of one of Hollywood’s former stars: one who was simultaneously transforming the Republican Party, the American economy, and the course of the Cold War. Available with Reagan Library bookplate following author's appearance at the Reagan Library March 6, 2018. Paperback. Pages 1-288. 5.5 x 1 x 8.38" inches.
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Grateful American: A Journey From Self to Service by Gary Sinise. Autographed Bookplate.
SKU: BKP244
As a kid in suburban Chicago, Gary Sinise was more interested in sports and rock 'n' roll than reading or schoolwork. But when he impulsively auditioned for a school production of West Side Story, he found his purpose--or so it seemed. Within a few years Gary and a handful of friends created what became one of the most exciting and important new theater companies in America. From its humble beginnings in a suburban Chicago church basement and eventual move into the city, the Steppenwolf Theatre Company launched a series of groundbreaking productions, igniting Gary's career along with those of John Malkovich, Joan Allen, Gary Cole, Laurie Metcalf, Jeff Perry, John Mahoney, and others. Television and film came calling soon after, and Gary starred in Of Mice and Men (which he also directed) and The Stand before taking the role that would change his life in unforeseeable ways: Lieutenant Dan in the Academy Award–winning Forrest Gump. The military community's embrace of the character of the disabled veteran was matched only by the depth of Gary's realization that America's defenders had not received all the honor, respect, and gratitude their sacrifices deserve. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, this became Gary's mission. While starring in hits like Apollo 13, Ransom, Truman, George Wallace, CSI:NY, and Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, Gary has worked tirelessly on behalf of those who serve this country… Entertaining more than a half million troops around the world playing bass guitar with his Lt. Dan Band, raising funds on behalf of veterans, and founding the Gary Sinise Foundation with a mission to serve and honor America's defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. Grateful American is the moving, entertaining, profoundly gripping story of how one man found his calling: to see that those who defend this country and its freedoms are never forgotten.
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Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous with Destiny by Newt & Callista Gingrich-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH263
February 6, 2011 marks the 100th birthday of President Reagan. The impact of his leadership is still evident. This unique photographic collection honors his life and legacy. Throughout the many chapters of his life, Reagan never failed to display the character, integrity, and optimism that helped him become one of our greatest leaders ever. Reagan was elected to the White House at age 69, offering a new vision for America based on principled leadership and faith in the American people. As President Reagan left the White House, he had achieved his major goals. Remaining true to his convictions and believing in the American people, he had restored the economy, revived the American spirit, and defeated the Soviet Union. Even as he shared his personal battle with Alzheimer's with the nation, he left us with a message of hope: "I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead. Thank you, my friends. May God always bless you." Hardcover, 152 pages. <b>Available with Newt Gingrich signature on our Ronald Reagan bookplate.</b>
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President Reagan-The Role of a Lifetime by Lou Cannon-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKP013
Considered the finest biography of our 40th President, Lou Cannon spent his journalistic career covering Ronald Reagan. As a reporter for the San Jose Mercury News, he detailed the leadership of Governor Reagan. In the 80's, Cannon reported on the White House for the Washington Post. This book was hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "The single most indespensable book on the inner workings of the White House and the precise contributions of Ronald Reagan to his own presidency." <b>Available with autographed bookplate.</b>
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Rendezvous with Destiny-Ronald Reagan and the Campaign That Changed America by Craig Shirley-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKP164
Bringing an inside dimension to the trials and travails of Ronald Reagan's 1980 campaign for the Presidency, Craig Shirley's book is a probing. insightful, behind-the-scenes examination of events that had profound implications for the trajectory of American politics. It's known as the campaign that changed America. "A terrific read", wrote former Speaker Newt Gingrich, "for political junkies of all ideological stripes." Paperback edition. <b>Available with autographed bookplate.</b>
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Lessons My Father Taught Me by Michael Reagan-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH437
Lessons My Father Taught Me: The Strength, Integrity, and Faith of Ronald Reagan by Michael Reagan. Release date May 10, 2016. Hardcover. <b>Available with Michael Reagan’s autograph on our Reagan Library book plate</b> following his appearance at the Reagan Library June 11, 2016.
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Lady in Red by Sheila Tate-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH486
Lady in Red: An Intimate Portrait of Nancy Reagan. Hardcover.<b> Available with the author's signature</b> following her appearance at the Reagan Library April 19, 2018.
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This Country: My Life in Politics and History by Chris Matthews- Autographed Bookplate
SKU: BKH606
<i>This Country </i> is a sweeping memoir of post-World War II America filtered through the remarkable life and career of cable news pioneer and bestselling author Chris Matthews. It is a story of risk and adventure, of self-reliance and service, of loyalty and friendship. It is a story driven by an abiding faith in our country. As Chris charts his political odyssey, he paints an energetic picture of a nation searching for its soul. He reflects with grace and wisdom, showcasing the grand arc of the American story through one life dedicated to its politics.
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Exercise of Power by Robert M. Gates with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKP229
Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity. Robert Gates argues that this transformation is the result of the failure of political leaders to understand the complexity of American power, its expansiveness and its limitations. He makes clear that the successful exercise of power is not limited to the ability to coerce or demand submission, but must also encompass diplomacy, strategic communications, development assistance, intelligence, technology, and ideology. With forthright judgments of the performance of past presidents and their senior-most advisers, insightful firsthand knowledge, and compelling insider stories, Gates’s candid, sweeping examination of power in all its manifestations argues that U.S. national security in the future will require abiding by the lessons of the past, reimagining our approach, and revitalizing nonmilitary instruments of power essential to success and security. Robert Gates is an American intelligence analyst, and university president who served as the 22nd United States secretary of defense from 2006 to 2011. He was originally appointed by President George W. Bush and was retained for service by President Barack Obama. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Second Lieutenant from 1967-1969.
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The Triumph Of Nancy Reagan by Karen Tumulty- Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKH600
The Triumph of Nancy Reagan is being touted as the definitive biography of the fiercely vigilant and politically astute First Lady who shaped one of the most consequential presidencies of the 20th century: Nancy Reagan. Karen Tumulty’s book explores the multifaceted character of Nancy Reagan and reveals new details surrounding the presidency. The author spent four years interviewing the people who knew this couple best and draws on overlooked archives, letters, memoirs, and White House records, compiling the most extensive biography of Nancy Reagan yet. From tensions with the Soviets to the war on drugs, this book shows how Nancy Reagan became one of the most influential First Ladies of the century. <b> Hardcover. Signed/Autographed by Author. </b>
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Rawhide Down by Del Quentin Wilber-Available with autographed bookplate
SKU: BKP227
On March 30, 1981, President Reagan walked out of a hotel in Washington, D.C., and was shot by a would-be assassin. For years, few people knew the truth about how close the president came to dying, and no one has ever written a detailed narrative of that harrowing day. Now, drawing on exclusive new interviews, Del Quentin Wilber tells the electrifying story of a moment when the nation faced a terrifying crisis. With cinematic clarity, we see the Secret Service agent whose fast reflexes saved the president's life; the brilliant surgeons who operated on Reagan as he was losing half his blood; and the small group of White House officials frantically trying to determine whether the country was under attack. Most especially, we encounter the man code-named Rawhide, a leader of uncommon grace who inspired affection and awe in everyone who worked with him. Ronald Reagan was the only serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. In Rawhide Down, the story of that perilous day—a day of chaos, crisis, prayer, heroism, and hope—is brought to life as never before. <b>Available with autographed bookplate</b>