Portégé® R500-S5004 Notebook PC * Genuine Windows Vista® Business * Indoor/outdoor screen display * 1024MB PC2-5300 DDR2...
(08/22/07) Portégé® R500-S5004 Notebook PC * Genuine Windows Vista® Business * Indoor/outdoor screen display * 1024MB PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHz SDRAM * 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD) * 12.1" widescreen | Starting at:See less
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Seymour Hersh has been a legendary investigative reporter since 1969 when he broke the My Lai story in Vietnam. His...
(12/11/06) Seymour Hersh has been a legendary investigative reporter since 1969 when he broke the My Lai story in Vietnam. His considerable skill and well-placed sources inside the government, intelligence community, military, and the diplomatic corps have allowed him access to a wide range of information unavailable to most reporters. Chain of Command is packed with specific details and thoughtful analysis of events since the attacks of September 11, 2001, including intelligence failures prior to 9/11; postwar planning regarding Afghanistan and Iraq; the corruption of the Saudi family; Pakistan's nuclear program, which spread nuclear technology via the black market (and admitted as such); influence peddling at the highest levels; and the torture scandal at Abu Ghraib prison, among other topics. The book collects and elaborates on stories Hersh wrote for The New Yorker, and includes an introduction by the magazine's editor, David Remnick, on Hersh's background and his sources. Part of Hersh's...See less
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The Onion Platinum Prestige Encore Gold Premium Collector's Edition contains the first three books by The Onion,...
(12/11/06) The Onion Platinum Prestige Encore Gold Premium Collector's Edition contains the first three books by The Onion, America's Finest News Source: Our Dumb Century; The Onion's Finest News Reporting, Vol. 1; and Dispatches from the Tenth Circle.This handsome gift package boasts many extraordinary and unique features, including: • Fully Turnable Pages• Genuine Repackaging• Remastered Binding• Easy-to-Read Black Type• Thousands of Commas• A One-of-a-Kind ISBN• Front-Wheel Drive, Dual Airbags, and Rich Leather InteriorOwn the three Onion classics, plus this beautiful box—three books for the price of three!See less
Are the United States and their Saudi allies sponsoring and financing the radical Islamists? Labeviere uncovers the...
(12/11/06) Are the United States and their Saudi allies sponsoring and financing the radical Islamists? Labeviere uncovers the money-laundering, organized crime, and the interlocking world of business and politics. The central nerve of Islam, he states, is not religion -- it is money...See less
Begun as the United States moved its armed forces into Iraq, Rashid Khalidi's powerful and thoughtful new book examines...
(12/11/06) Begun as the United States moved its armed forces into Iraq, Rashid Khalidi's powerful and thoughtful new book examines the record of Western involvement in the region and analyzes the likely outcome of our most recent Middle East incursions. Drawing on his encyclopedic knowledge of the political and cultural history of the entire region as well as interviews and documents, Khalidi paints a chilling scenario of our present situation and yet offers a tangible alternative that can help us find the path to peace rather than Empire. We all know that those who refuse to learn history are doomed to repeat it. Sadly, as Khalidi reveals with clarity and surety, America's leaders seem blindly committed to an ahistorical path of conflict, occupation, and colonial rule. Our current policies ignore rather than incorporate the lessons of experience. This cogent and highly accessible book should help U.S. citizens to recognize better solutions.See less
University science is now entangled with entrepreneurship, and researchers with a commercial interest are caught in an...
(12/11/06) University science is now entangled with entrepreneurship, and researchers with a commercial interest are caught in an ethical quandary. Science in the Private Interest investigates the trends and effects of modern, commercialized academic science. Visit our website for sample chapters!See less
Widely reviewed and critically praised, Emmanuel Todd's After the Empire predicts that the United States is forfeiting...
(12/11/06) Widely reviewed and critically praised, Emmanuel Todd's After the Empire predicts that the United States is forfeiting its superpower status as it moves away from traditional democratic values of egalitarianism and universalism, lives far beyond its means economically, and continues to anger foreign allies and enemies alike with its military and ideological policies. As America's global dominance evaporates, Todd foresees the emergence of a Eurasian alliance bringing together Europe, Russia, Japan, and the Arab-Islamic world.Todd calmly and straightforwardly takes stock of many negative trends, including America's weakened commitment to the socio-economic integration of African Americans, a bulimic economy that increasingly relies on smoke and mirrors and the goodwill of foreign investors, and a foreign policy that squanders the country's reserves of "soft power" while its militaristic arsonist-fireman behavior is met with increasing resistance. Written by a demographer and historian...See less
Salma Hayek makes up for many bad movies with her fierce performance in this sumptuous film. Hayek plays the Mexican...
(12/11/06) Salma Hayek makes up for many bad movies with her fierce performance in this sumptuous film. Hayek plays the Mexican surrealist painter Frida Kahlo, whose tempestuous life with her unfaithful husband, muralist Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), drives the story of Frida. Maverick director Julie Taymor (Titus, the Broadway stage production of The Lion King) pulls out a wealth of gorgeous visuals to capture everything from the horrific bus accident that damaged Kahlo's spine to her and Rivera's trip to New York City, where Rivera's political leanings ruptured a commission from the Rockefeller family. Though the script spends too much time telling us how great Frida's painting is (rather than trusting in the power of the images themselves), Taymor's dynamic energy and Kahlo's forceful personality give Frida genuine emotional impact. The superb cast includes Roger Rees, Valeria Golino, Ashley Judd, Geoffrey Rush, Antonio Banderas, and Edward Norton. --Bret FetzerSee less
Deirdre Bair has written about some of the most influential figures in 20th century culture-Samuel Beckett, Simone de...
(12/11/06) Deirdre Bair has written about some of the most influential figures in 20th century culture-Samuel Beckett, Simone de Beauvoir, and Anas Nin. Now she turns her expert eye to the one person whose teachings and writings are the most influential of all: psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung. The founder of analytical psychology, Jung became the first president of the International Psychoanalytic Association in 1910. Jung had a professional relationship with Sigmund Freud until he broke with the elder father of psychoanalysis over his emphasis on infantile sexuality and the Oedipus complex.As Freud's influence has waned over the years, Jung's ideas-the collective unconscious, the archetypal myths underpinning all societies, synchronicity, 'new age' spirituality, and much more-have achieved an overwhelming ascendancy.Bair addresses the myths about Jung-accusations that he was an anti-Semite and a misogynist, and that he falsified data-with evidence from his own writings and from those of his...See less
If I gave you a box of carpentry tools, could you build me a house? While having the right tools to do a project is a...
(12/11/06) If I gave you a box of carpentry tools, could you build me a house? While having the right tools to do a project is a great first step, you still need to learn the overall process of how and when to use those tools to achieve your goals, knowledge that few other web design books present. This book starts from the assumption that you have the right tools -- an Internet connection and a web authoring program or an HTML reference book -- to begin with. (If you don't, the first chapter will bring you up to speed.) Then in clean, clear language, it steps you through the web design and development process from start to finish, from a successful studio owner's perspective: Brainstorming site goals, gathering and converting content, developing a strategic site architecture, balancing elements of tone, message, and navigation, prototyping and presenting designs, organizing and trafficking files, production, subcontracting, publishing and promotion. Whether you're working on a 5-page site for...See less
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For 56 years, the Black Dahlia murder case remained one of the most notorious and high-profile unsolved crimes of the...
(12/11/06) For 56 years, the Black Dahlia murder case remained one of the most notorious and high-profile unsolved crimes of the 20th century. Now, Steve Hodel, a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, believes he has finally solved the case. On January 15, 1947, 22-year-old Elizabeth Short"The Black Dahlia"was found dead in a vacant lot in Los Angeles, her body horribly mutilated, bisected at the waist, and posed in a bizarre manner. The horrific crime shocked the country and commanded headlines for months as the killer taunted the police with notes and phone calls. Despite the massive manhunt, the murderer was never found. Hodel began working on the case after he retired from the LAPD when he chanced upon an intriguing piece of evidence that led him on trail that he had no choice but to follow since it pertained directly to him. As he dug deeper, he came to believe that the killer was also responsible for over a dozen other unsolved murders in the Los Angeles area around the...See less
Chris Ayres is a small-town boy, a hypochondriac, and a neat freak with an anxiety disorder. Not exactly the picture of...
(12/11/06) Chris Ayres is a small-town boy, a hypochondriac, and a neat freak with an anxiety disorder. Not exactly the picture of a war correspondent. But when his boss asks him if he would like to go to Iraq, he doesn't have the guts to say no. After signing a $1 million life-insurance policy, studying a tutorial on repairing severed limbs, and spending $20,000 in camping gear (only to find out that his bright yellow tent makes him a sitting duck), Ayres is embedded with a battalion of gung ho Marines who either shun him or threaten him when he files an unfavorable story. As time goes on, though, he begins to understand them (and his inexplicably enthusiastic fellow war reporters) more and more: Each night of terrifying combat brings, in the morning, something more visceral than he has ever experienced-the thrill of having won a fight for survival. In the tradition of M*A*S*H, Catch-22, and other classics in which irreverence springs from life in extremis, War Reporting for Cowards tells the...See less
From public radio journalist Michael Goldfarb comes the most stirring narrative to emerge from the Second Gulf War, from...
(12/11/06) From public radio journalist Michael Goldfarb comes the most stirring narrative to emerge from the Second Gulf War, from the frontlines of battle, to the home of an Iraqi Kurdish family, and into the hearts of two men from different cultures whose friendship and passion for freedom will inspire all. Ahmad's War, Ahmad's Peace is Goldfarb's moving tribute to Ahmad Shawkat, the Iraqi Kurd who served as his translator during "Major Combat Operations," whose life's work was to promote freedom, and who was ultimately murdered during the American occupation. Goldfarb recounts his powerful relationship with Ahmad and introduces readers to the life of a true Iraqi hero. Eighteen years old when the Ba'ath Party seized control of Iraq, Ahmad was imprisoned and tortured twice by Saddam Hussein's regime, was forced to fight in the Iraqi army against Iran, and was banished from his hometown of Mosul for his anti-Saddam political writings. Just as he began to taste freedom with the fall of Saddam...See less
Futurist Daniel Quinn (Ishmael) dares to imagine a new approach to saving the world that involves deconstructing...
(12/11/06) Futurist Daniel Quinn (Ishmael) dares to imagine a new approach to saving the world that involves deconstructing civilization. Quinn asks the radical yet fundamental questions about humanity such as, Why does civilization grow food, lock it up, and then make people earn money to buy it back? Why not progress "beyond civilization" and abandon the hierarchical lifestyles that cause many of our social problems? He challenges the "old mind" thinking that believes problems should be fixed with social programs. "Old minds think: How do we stop these bad things from happening?" Quinn writes. "New minds think: How do we make things the way we want them to be?" Whether he is discussing Amish farming, homelessness, "tribal business," or holy work, Quinn's manifesto is highly digestible. Instead of writing dense, weighty chapters filled with self-important prose, he's assembled a series of brief one-page essays. His language is down to earth, his metaphors easy to grasp. As a result, readers can...See less
Six months after Independence, the American Revolution was all but lost. A powerful British force had routed the...
(12/11/06) Six months after Independence, the American Revolution was all but lost. A powerful British force had routed the Americans at New York, occupied three colonies, and advanced within sight of Philadelphia. George Washington lost 90 percent of his army, and was driven across the Delaware River. Panic and despair spread through the states. As the author recounts in this riveting history, many Americans refused to let the Revolution die. In mid-December, the people of occupied New Jersey began to rise against British and German troops. They created an opportunity for George Washington. On Christmas night, as a howling nor'easter struck the Delaware Valley, Washington led his men across the river and attacked the exhausted Hessian garrison at Trenton, killing or capturing nearly a thousand men. A second battle of Trenton followed a week later. The Americans repelled an attack by Lord Cornwallis, but were nearly trapped. They escaped in the night, marched behind the enemy, and...See less
Written with humor and insight, 21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me provides hands on advice that will help agents...
(12/11/06) Written with humor and insight, 21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me provides hands on advice that will help agents start, or maintain, a sucessful career in real estate. This has real life stories from dozens of sucessful, top producing, real estate professionals will help new agents know what to expect and how to succeed. See less
An eye-opening explanation of the greatest natural disaster in American history. Katrina was the seminal event of the...
(12/11/06) An eye-opening explanation of the greatest natural disaster in American history. Katrina was the seminal event of the new century, a body blow to the national self-image. Could such devastation have been prevented? Sensationalism and political finger-pointing have made it nearly impossible to distinguish the truth from the spin. But now, in Path of Destruction, John McQuaid and Mark Schleifstein cut through the confusion to offer a clear explanation.See less
The Delkin USB-Bridge provides an easy, inexpensive solution for anyone who wants to copy image, music or data files...
(12/11/06) The Delkin USB-Bridge provides an easy, inexpensive solution for anyone who wants to copy image, music or data files from one USB compliant device to another. For example, up until now it was impossible for anyone to copy photo images directly from a camera to a portable storage device. The USB-Bridge enables consumers to "connect the dots" when it's necessary to transfer data from one device to another, regardless if there is a master/host device or not. Consumers can leave their laptops at home when working in the field.See less
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Autofocus lens is suitable for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification....
(12/11/06) The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Autofocus lens is suitable for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9 inches to infinity.See less
American drivers park for free on nearly ninety-nine percent of their car trips, and cities require developers to...
(12/11/06) American drivers park for free on nearly ninety-nine percent of their car trips, and cities require developers to provide ample off-street parking for every new building. The resulting cost? Today we see sprawling cities that are better suited to cars than people and a nationwide fleet of motor vehicles that consume one-eighth of the world's total oil production. Donald Shoup contends in The High Cost of Free Parking that parking is sorely misunderstood and mismanaged by planners, architects, and politicians. He proposes new ways for cities to regulate parking so that Americans can stop paying for free parking's hidden costs. See less
Puccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera performances in the U.S. are of his...
(12/11/06) Puccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera performances in the U.S. are of his operas, his music pervades movie soundtracks, and his plots have infiltrated our popular culture. But, although Puccini’s art still captivates audiences and the popularity of such works as Tosca, La Boh?me, and Madama Butterfly has never waned, he has long been a victim of critical snobbery and cultural marginalization.In this witty and informative guide for beginners and fans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a serious artist. Combining his trademark irreverent humor with passionate enthusiasm, Berger strikes just the right balance of introductory information and thought-provoking analysis. He includes a biography, discussions of each opera, a glossary, fun facts and anecdotes, and above all keen insight into Puccini’s enduring power. For anyone who loves Puccini and for anyone who just wonders what all the fuss is about, Puccini...See less
In today's modes of work and play, there are many choices of photographic expression from film to digital, still to...
(12/11/06) In today's modes of work and play, there are many choices of photographic expression from film to digital, still to video. Getting a tripod to meet those diverse needs, can be a challenge. Well, stop your search. Bogen's Manfrotto has the tripod for you. Manfrotto has taken the 3021BPRO tripod and made it even more versatile! The main refinement to this series is with the center column. Designed as an alternative to the low-angle adapter, the new center column enables the head to be left mounted to the column when switching between low angle and normal shooting. The top section is detached without tools by simply unscrewing the knob at the bottom of the column. Good news for existing 3021BPRO users is that an 055TSB upgrade column is also available (special order). As with the previous series, the 3021BPRO has a removable center column that doubles as a horizontal lateral arm. Not only does this allow the camera to be offset from leg position, but it provides the simplest way possible...See less
Same as the 486 but equipped with a 3157N quick-release camera plate. The 486RC2 is a direct replacement of the 3413QR...
(12/11/06) Same as the 486 but equipped with a 3157N quick-release camera plate. The 486RC2 is a direct replacement of the 3413QR and 3055S ProBall and Heavy-Duty Double Action Ball Heads. A strong die-cast construction, precision machined aluminum housing, and an extremely hard phenolic resin ball provides smooth movements across all tilt positions. The 486RC2 features a single ratchet locking knob for a 360 degrees pan and a double groove for a 90 degrees tilt movements. Camera plate has a 1/4-20 inch male thread and head to tripod attachment is 3/8 inch female.See less
The supreme electronic-flash of Canon's Speedlite series, the Speedlite 580EX has a maximum guide number of 58/191 at...
(12/11/06) The supreme electronic-flash of Canon's Speedlite series, the Speedlite 580EX has a maximum guide number of 58/191 at ISO 100 in meters/feet (at 105mm focal length), faster recycling, more consistent color and enhanced controls are among the improvements that all photographers, especially those who shoot digital, will find useful. Ratio flash lighting of up to 8 - 1 when used with ST-E2 Transmitter & multiple 550 or 580EX's Zoom, Bounce, and Swivel Head for best positioning Angle of Coverage 84-degrees (24mm in 35mm format) to 23.3-degrees (105mm); 114 (14mm) with included wideangle adapter Uses Four 1.5-Volt AA batteries - May use alkaline or rechargeable NIMH or Li-Ion Unit Size WHD - 3 x 5.3 x 4.5 / Weighs 13 ounces Includes Pouch, Hot Shoe stand Canon USA 1-Year WarrantySee less
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