"The Price of Power" is a thrilling tale of ambition, betrayal, and the high stakes of leadership. Follow Kael, a young and ambitious leader who rises to power with ruthless determination, only to discover that the cost of power is much greater than he ever could have imagined. As Kael navigates the complex and dangerous political landscape of his kingdom, he must make difficult choices and confront his own flaws and weaknesses. From the temptation of power and the corrupting influence of wealth, to the consequences of broken promises and the weight of guilt, Kael faces challenges that test his leadership and his humanity. As the story unfolds, Kael learns hard lessons about loyalty and trust, and the devastating cost of betrayal. He discovers the limits of his own power and the importance of finding a balance between personal ambition and the needs of his people. As Kael faces the ultimate reckoning, he must confront the consequences of his own actions and the dark forces that threaten to tear his kingdom apart. Will he be able to rise to the challenge and find redemption, or will the cost of power prove too great to bear? "The Price of Power" is a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. With complex characters, intricate plot twists, and a richly detailed world, this novel is a must-read for fans of political thrillers and epic fantasies alike.

Michael Stratford has no idea that on that stormy day in October he would meet a girl that will change his life forever and plung him into an alternate world where he must struggle to survive and ultimately find her again...

The first definitive biography of Mitch McConnell, revealing an intimate look at the personal and political life of one of the most powerful Senators in American history. In the long history of American government, few Senators have wielded as much power as Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell. That’s no accident; he worked his entire life to cultivate his dominance. In The Price of Power, award-winning journalist Michael Tackett pulls back the curtain on one of the most influential figures to ever set foot in the American Senate, offering you an intimate, personal view of his life and career. Drawing on thousands of pages of archival materials, letters, and more than 100 interviews with associates, colleagues, and McConnell himself, Tackett pieces together the story of McConnell’s early life, his formative battle with polio as a young child, and the teenage infatuation with politics that persisted through his four decades in the Senate. A lifelong Republican, McConnell was known as a pragmatic moderate legislator when he joined the Senate in 1985. Tackett details his steady rightward drift, as McConnell’s politics evolved with his masterful ability to consolidate and wield power. But such success comes at a cost. The Trump years brought with them the rise of an almost unrecognizable Republican party, suffused with a reactive populism that even McConnell himself would struggle to control. Featuring expert reporting, unprecedented access, and never-before-published revelations, The Price of Power is required reading for anyone interested in understanding one of America’s most influential legislators and the inner workings of our government.

Review and appraisal of the United States position in world politics since the close of World War 2.

Price of Power examines Henry Kissinger’s influence on the development of the foreign policy of the United States during the presidency of Richard Nixon.

'The go-to political chronicler of our times' Sunday Times 'Vivid and compelling ... excellent' Fintan O'Toole, Irish Times 'A tremendous read. I'll be recommending it' Sean O'Rourke, RTÉ 'Absorbing ... fascinating ... impressive amount of detail ... Leahy vividly sketches a picture of a mercurial political marriage' Lise Hand, Irish Independent 'Explosive revelations' The Herald 'Fascinating & believable' Cathal Mac Coille 'Great read, great insights, highly recommended' David McCullagh 'Very well written and a good pacy read ... excellent ... thoroughly readable and understandable .... Compelling' The Phoenix 'Forensic and compelling ... Leahy transforms politics into a page-turner ... He writes with style, substance (some of the detail is astonishing) and no little wit' RTÉ Guide 'Gripping' Irish Mail on Sunday 'Pat Leahy's book is a page-turner' Gavin Duffy 'A fantastic read. A really good narrative.' Noreen Hegarty 'Excellent' James Downey, Irish Independent 'Can't wait to read The Price of Power by Pat Leahy. His last [book], Showtime was the best book about Irish politics in years.' Dara O Briain When Fine Gael and Labour swept into government, in February 2011 they knew they were facing the greatest crisis in the history of the state. What confronted them was beyond their direst imaginings. Pat Leahy's The Price of Power is the riveting inside story of how they have led - and misled - Ireland. The Price of Power tells the story of trying to govern a country on the verge of ruin - the favours, the deals, the policy compromises and previously unthinkable choices that had to be made. It is a gripping tale of high drama (and high dudgeon), of betrayal, backstabbing and disillusionment, of those who rose to the challenge and those who withered under the strain. If there's one writer who can get the inside story on what's really going on at the higest levels in Irish poltiics, it's leading political journalist Pat Leahy. His account of Fianna Fáil in government, Showtime, is the considered the go-to book for anyone who wants to understand the disastrous politics led Ireland into economic meltdown. Now, with the same mix of unrivalled inside information, astute analysis and exciting writing, he lifts the lid on the coalition that is supposed to get us out of the fix.

"The Price of Power" by William Le Queux is a riveting novel that intricately weaves collectively elements of political intrigue, espionage, and excessive-stakes diplomacy. The tale revolves around the individual of Arnold Hauser, a younger, formidable journalist who reveals himself entangled in a complicated internet of global affairs and electricity struggles. As Hauser climbs the ranks within the journalistic sphere, he discovers hidden agendas and mystery alliances among political figures throughout Europe. His journalistic pursuits lead him to uncover a clandestine plot that threatens to shake the principles of European powers. Le Queux skillfully depicts the interconnectedness of political and media landscapes, showcasing how the dissemination of facts can sway public opinion and modify the route of nations. The narrative delves into the moral dilemmas confronted by using Hauser as he grapples with the duty of disclosing the truth at the same time as navigating the treacherous world of politics and espionage. "The Price of Power" is a gripping tale that explores the interaction among media, energy, and global members of the family. Le Queux's narrative immerses readers in a world of deceit, manipulation, and the high fee associated with the pursuit and upkeep of electricity within the tricky landscape of worldwide politics.

After the battle of Rosehill, Thorne and Aspen Darktower come face to face with finding the balance between peace and justice amidst the adversity that meets them head on as they explore their new positions as the Grand Duke and Duchess of Elgolan. Being led forward by the imperious Sir Lernmoore, they find their relationship tested by the powers granted them by the king and the bonds of their love are stretched by the evil that surrounds them, unable to be found. Together they learn a new nobility through the people they meet and the places they see on their quest to return home. Their tale continues from the unforgettable story, Noble Courage! "There is a price to be paid for the power which we hold." Hans Broadleaf

Rising fossil fuel prices and concerns about greenhouse gas emissions are fostering a nuclear power renaissance and a revitalized uranium mining industry across the American West. In The Price of Nuclear Power, environmental sociologist Stephanie Malin offers an on-the-ground portrait of several uranium communities caught between the harmful legacy of previous mining booms and the potential promise of new economic development. Using this context, she examines how shifting notions of environmental justice inspire divergent views about nuclear power’s sustainability and equally divisive forms of social activism. Drawing on extensive fieldwork conducted in rural isolated towns such as Monticello, Utah, and Nucla and Naturita, Colorado, as well as in upscale communities like Telluride, Colorado, and incorporating interviews with community leaders, environmental activists, radiation regulators, and mining executives, Malin uncovers a fundamental paradox of the nuclear renaissance: the communities most hurt by uranium’s legacy—such as high rates of cancers, respiratory ailments, and reproductive disorders—were actually quick to support industry renewal. She shows that many impoverished communities support mining not only because of the employment opportunities, but also out of a personal identification with uranium, a sense of patriotism, and new notions of environmentalism. But other communities, such as Telluride, have become sites of resistance, skeptical of industry and government promises of safe mining, fearing that regulatory enforcement won’t be strong enough. Indeed, Malin shows that the nuclear renaissance has exacerbated social divisions across the Colorado Plateau, threatening social cohesion. Malin further illustrates ways in which renewed uranium production is not a socially sustainable form of energy development for rural communities, as it is utterly dependent on unstable global markets. The Price of Nuclear Power is an insightful portrait of the local impact of the nuclear renaissance and the social and environmental tensions inherent in the rebirth of uranium mining.