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The Constitution of Liberty
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by University of Chicago Press
Paperback (15 October, 1978)
(16 reviews) 4.88 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Astounding book - well worth reading: I always have to psych myself up to read a book like this that combines philosophy, economics,
The Corner : A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood
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by Broadway
Paperback (15 June, 1998)
(50 reviews) 4.72 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Excellent - Well Written - Realistic... therefore very sad.: The Corner was given to me by my fiance, who grew up two blocks from the actual 'corner'.

The Crisis of Islam: Holy War and Unholy Terror
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by Modern Library
Hardcover (25 March, 2003)
(83 reviews) 3.65 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review: After the terrorist attacks of September 11,many Americans yearned to understand why Muslim extremists felt such passionate animosity toward the Western world, particularly the United States. Since that historic attack there have been many books and discussions about this very question,
The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things
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by Basic Books
Paperback (May, 2000)
(127 reviews) 3.82 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Good critique of mainstream media: In The Culture of Fear, Glassner largely takes the media to task for reporting on the sensational and shocking,

The Day the World Came to Town : 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
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by Regan Books
Hardcover (03 September, 2002)
(35 reviews) 4.8 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review: The events of September 11 have seemingly been covered, analyzed, and discussed from every angle imaginable. So the subject matter alone of Jim DeFede's The Day the World Came to Town makes it noteworthy.
The Divine Conspiracy : Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God
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by HarperSanFrancisco
Hardcover (15 April, 1998)
(92 reviews) 4.71 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review: Dallas Willard, an acclaimed theologian and professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California, fulfills the longing of many Christians who want to live as true disciples of Christ rather than distant dabblers.

The End of Faith: Religion, Terror, and the Future of Reason
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by W.W. Norton & Company
Hardcover (August, 2004)
The Expanded Family Life Cycle: Individual, Family, and Social Perspectives (3rd
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by Allyn & Bacon
Hardcover (09 September, 1998)
(6 reviews) 3.67 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: The authors' agenda overrides all else: I used this book, which came highly recommended, to teach a graduate-level course in Family Therapy.

The Finishing School : Earning the Navy Seal Trident
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by Crown
Hardcover (09 March, 2004)
(6 reviews) 4.83 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: The Ultimate Warriors: "The Finishing School" is a terrific book, and every bit as fascinating as "The Warrior Elite." Dick Couch shows exceptional tenacity in following every twist and turn of training that these incredible warriors go through,
The Fundamentals of Extremism
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by New Boston Books
Paperback (01 February, 2003)
(16 reviews) 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Eye-opening: Kimberly Blaker and her co-authors have presented a well-researched, informative, and eye-opening account of the not-so-obvious ways Christian fundamentalists are seeking to overhaul our society,

The Future of Ideas : The Fate of the Commons in a Connected World
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by Vintage
Paperback (22 October, 2002)
(30 reviews) 4.23 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Innovation or Control: Although published last year, this book remains a classic in Internet books. Describing the dilemmas in intellectual property disputes as well as who controls content,
The Greatest Firefighter Stories Never Told
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by Andrews McMeel Publishing
Paperback (02 August, 2002)

The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: Revised and Updated : The Fate of the World and
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by Three Rivers Press
Paperback (27 April, 2004)
(1 reviews) 5 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: One of the most important books of our time: Thom Hartmann's "The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight" is extremely important and cogent,
The Last Run : A true story of rescue and redemption on the Alaska seas
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by HarperCollins
Hardcover (29 June, 2004)
(3 reviews) 5 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: High seas adventure, terror, wreck¿Wow!: Carrying on in the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Shadow Divers, author Todd Lewan recreates the true story of five fisherman who are at the end of a catch of a lifetime,

The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla : Haarp - Chemtrails and Secret of Alternative
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by Inner Light - Global Communications
Paperback (15 October, 2000)
(20 reviews) 3.3 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: The best book on the mysterious Nikola Tesla: Only recently had I even heard about Nikola Tesla. Little did I realize the contributions he gave to our modern society.
The Man Who Tried to Save the World : The dangerous life and mysterious disappearence
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by Doubleday
Hardcover (18 May, 1999)
(21 reviews) 4.38 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review: Fred Cuny, a fearless and hugely ambitious Texan, was nicknamed "Master of Disaster" for his handling of relief projects worldwide. He stood out in a bureaucratic world with his unorthodox methods and obvious success.

The Medium is the Massage
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by Gingko Press
Paperback (June, 2001)
(14 reviews) 4.64 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: BOOMERANGE FOR THE BABY BOOMERS: McLuhan reads the tea leaves of modern society circa 1965, and predicts that the Baby Boomers will lead the charge into the new age.
The Missing Peace : The Inside Story of the Fight for Middle East Peace
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by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Hardcover (09 August, 2004)

The Mole People: Life in the Tunnels Beneath New York City
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by Chicago Review Press
Paperback (01 August, 1995)
(72 reviews) 4.04 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review: Alligators breeding in the sewers of New York City is an urban legend; thousands of people living in the tunnels beneath New York is not. Ms. Toth has written a compelling, compassionate and extraordinary documentary about the "Mole People."
The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions About the Bush Administration and 9/1
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by Interlink
Paperback (01 March, 2004)
(89 reviews) 4.67 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: The most important book you will ever read: The New Pearl Harbor:Disturbing Questions about the Bush Administration and 9/11David Ray Griffin,

The Official Fahrenheit 9/11 Reader
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by Simon & Schuster
Paperback (05 October, 2004)
The Official Handbook of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
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by Regnery Publishing, Inc.
Paperback (March, 2004)
(71 reviews) 3.79 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Smith wants to join the club: In an age where political pundits put out books bashing their opponents left and right, Mark W. Smith wants to join the club of talking heads.

The Outlaw Sea : A World of Freedom, Chaos, and Crime
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by North Point Press
Hardcover (12 May, 2004)
(9 reviews) 4 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Leaves a lot to be desired.: The author is a good writer, BUT, where in this piece of nonfiction are the index, bibliography, and footnotes.
The PRICE of GOVERNMENT: Getting the Results We Need in an Age of Permanent Fiscal
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by Basic Books
Hardcover (13 April, 2004)
(3 reviews) 5 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Highly Valuable, Depth, Practical: There is no question today that governments-at all levels-are in dire fiscal straits. Years of political maneuvering,

The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook
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by F&W Publications
Paperback (01 December, 1990)
(2 reviews) 4 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: a good idea: I am confused...I look at the star ratings and read the reviews...but they don't even come close to my thoughts. This book was an interesting read.
The Rage and The Pride
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by Rizzoli International Publications
Hardcover (October, 2002)
(76 reviews) 3.93 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Authentic Emotional Outburst on Current Events: Ms Fallaci writes both with her heart and mind, what she calls a "sermon" but which is more like a "stream of consciousness" response to Islamic fundamentalism and its incompatibility with Western/modern life.

The Shadows of Power: The Council on Foreign Relations and the American Decline
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by Western Islands
Paperback (01 November, 1988)
(24 reviews) 4.58 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Very eye opening!: The book is a very compelling read. The listing of CFR members in the back is quite enlightening too! A 'man of the people' will NEVER rise to the presidency.
The Story of My Life (Bantam Classic)
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by Bantam Classics
Paperback (01 May, 1990)
(46 reviews) 4.15 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: An extraordinary woman; an inspiring story: Helen Keller (1880-1968) is a revered figure in American popular culture. Struck deaf and blind by illness at the age of 19 months,

The Ten Things You Can't Say In America
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by St. Martin's Griffin
Paperback (04 September, 2001)
(179 reviews) 4.31 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Ain't Too Bad: Larry Elder's libertarian views appear to be well thought out and easy to agree with (most of the time). He still has a tough sell if he wishes to eliminate Social Security,
The Terror Timeline : Year by Year, Day by Day, Minute by Minute: A Comprehensive
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by Regan Books
Paperback (07 September, 2004)

The Third Terrorist : The Middle East Connection to the Oklahoma City Bombing
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by Nelson Current
Hardcover (15 April, 2004)
(36 reviews) 3.94 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Every US citizen should read this book: I cannot say enough good things about this book. Jayna Davis, over the last nine years, has persisted in uncovering and proclaiming the truth about the Oklahoma City Bombing, something our own federal government staunchly refuses to do.B
The War for Muslim Minds: Islam and the West
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by Belknap Press
Hardcover (21 September, 2004)

The Working Poor : Invisible in America
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by Knopf
Hardcover (03 February, 2004)
(19 reviews) 4.05 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review: The Working Poor examines the "forgotten America" where "millions live in the shadow of prosperity, in the twilight between poverty and well-being." These are citizens for whom the American Dream is out of reach despite their willingness to work hard.
This Man's Army: A Soldier's Story from the Front Lines of the War on Terrorism
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by Gotham
Hardcover (03 June, 2004)
(15 reviews) 4.13 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: One of a kind: Exum's book provides us a unique and valued perspective into the life of the modern American soldier and the fighting in Afghanistan.

Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama Bin Laden, Radical Islam & the Future of Americ
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by Brassey's Inc
Paperback (01 February, 2003)
(7 reviews) 4.29 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: A good essay or short memo--but a tedious book: Michael Scheuer is upset that he must write his books (this one and the upcoming "Imperial Hubris") under his pen name,
Through Our Enemies' Eyes: Osama Bin Laden, Radical Islam and the Future of Americ
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by Brassey's Inc
Hardcover (June, 2002)
(21 reviews) 4.48 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: A Sobering, Thoughtful Look At Al Qaeda's Jihad: The author, an anonymous, highly decorated member of the U. S. intelligence community presents a brief,

Torture: A Collection
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by Oxford University Press
Hardcover (28 October, 2004)
Unholy Alliance : Radical Islam and the American Left
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by Regnery Publishing, Inc.
Hardcover (25 September, 2004)

Utilization-Focused Evaluation : The New Century Text
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by SAGE Publications
Paperback (30 October, 1996)
(2 reviews) 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: A key reference text for evaluators at all levels: One of the most important books on evaluation ever written, and this third edition is better than ever.
Vaccine A: The Covert Government Experiment That's Killing Our Soldiers--And Why
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by Basic Books
Hardcover (19 October, 2004)

Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement
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by Harvest/HBJ Book
Paperback (01 October, 1999)
(39 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: The best memoir I've ever read: I don't like memoirs. They're usually self-serving, ego-driven and full of cheap shots. Walking With the Wind is none of those.
War Against the Weak: Eugenics and America's Campaign to Create a Master Race
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by Four Walls Eight Windows
Hardcover (September, 2003)
(10 reviews) 4.2 out of 5 stars
Editorial Review: The plans of Adolf Hitler and the German Nazis to create a Nordic "master race" are often looked upon as a horrific but fairly isolated effort. Less notice has historically been given to the American eugenics movement of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

War Is a Racket: The Anti-War Classic by America's Most Decorated General, Two Other Anti=Interventionist Tracts,
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by Feral House
Paperback (April, 2003)
(7 reviews) 4.86 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: If you think war is a just event, don't read this book!: If you think the 20th century wars had some redeeming value to them, then this book is not for you.
We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families: Stories
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by Picador
Paperback (01 September, 1999)
(140 reviews) 4.62 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Never Again - Yeah, Right: Gourevitch, through numerous interviews with genocide survivors and participants, retells the story of the horrifying extermination campaign carried out by the machete-wielding Hutu ethnic majority against the Tutsi ethnic minority in Rwanda in 1994 (and subsequent years).

Weapons of Mass Distortion : The Coming Meltdown of the Liberal Media
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by Crown Forum
Hardcover (06 July, 2004)
(9 reviews) 5 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Personal story of lunatic leftist tactics: I just finished this book and logged on to write a review about it. I previously wrote a review of Barry Bonds: Baseball's Superman,
What We Saw : The Events of September 11, 2001, in Words, Pictures, and Video
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by Simon & Schuster
Hardcover (20 August, 2002)
(22 reviews) 3.91 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: COVERAGE OF AMERICA'S WORST DAY BEGINS SKETCHILY: CBS's new combination book and DVD covering the events of 9/11 with an introduction by Dan Rather is an interesting but non-essential document primarily about the network's own coverage of one of America's worst days.

Where the Right Went Wrong: How Neoconservatives Subverted the Reagan Revolution
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by Thomas Dunne Books
Hardcover (01 September, 2004)
Editorial Review: Although the George W. Bush administration is famous for being "on message," delivering a consistent and polished political perspective no matter what, such consistency apparently does not extend to every member of the conservative universe.
Wild Grass : Three Stories of Change in Modern China
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by Pantheon
Hardcover (23 March, 2004)
(7 reviews) 4.86 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: insightful and beautifully written: As a Chinese journalist, I've read several books on China by foreign correspondents. But this one,

Will They Ever Trust Us Again?
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by Simon & Schuster
Hardcover (05 October, 2004)
World on Fire: How Exporting Free Market Democracy Breeds Ethnic Hatred and Global
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by Doubleday
Hardcover (24 December, 2002)
(53 reviews) 3.53 out of 5 stars
Customer Review: Excellent book!: Through this book Amy Chua has taught me so much about the failure of free market and democracy in much of the Third World.

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