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Added on 08/13/08

Amazon.com: The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule: Thomas Frank: Books

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Added on 07/18/08

Comic books superheroes are basically fascist vigilantes, with Superman and his dedication to truth, justice and the American way being the exception that proves the rule. Both "Watchmen" and "The Dark Knight Returns," the two greatest examples of... See more

Comic books superheroes are basically fascist vigilantes, with Superman and his dedication to truth, justice and the American way being the exception that proves the rule. Both "Watchmen" and "The Dark Knight Returns," the two greatest examples of graphic storytelling, deal explicitly with the underlying fear the ordinary citizenry have of the demi-gods they worship. The one inherent advantage that "Watchman" has over Frank Miller's classic tale is that it requires no knowledge of the existing mythos of its characters because Dr. Manhattan, Ozymandias, Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, the Comedian and the rest of the former members of the Crimebusters. The brainchild of writer Alan Moore ("Swamp Thing," "V for Vendetta," "From Hell") and artist Dave Gibbons ("Rogue Trooper," "Doctor Who," "Green Lantern"), "Watchmen" was originally published by DC Comics in twelve issues in 1986-87. Moore and Gibbons won the Best Writer/Artist combination award at the 1987 Jack Kirby Comics Industry... See less

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Added on 06/27/08

Amazon.com: Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System: Raj Patel: Books

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Added on 06/06/08

Reviewed by Jonathan Yardley "I still like and admire George W. Bush," writes Scott McClellan, who served Bush for two years and nine months as White House press secretary. "I consider him a fundamentally decent person, and I do not believe he or his... See more

Reviewed by Jonathan Yardley "I still like and admire George W. Bush," writes Scott McClellan, who served Bush for two years and nine months as White House press secretary. "I consider him a fundamentally decent person, and I do not believe he or his White House deliberately or consciously sought to deceive the American people." Yet the entire brunt of McClellan's book is precisely the opposite: that Bush and "his top advisers," by whom he was "terribly ill-served," systematically deceived the American public about their reasons for going to war in Iraq and about the effort to discredit a critic of the war, Joseph Wilson, by making public his wife's position at the Central Intelligence Agency. McClellan says the "defining moment in my time working for the president, and one of the most painful experiences of my life," occurred in July 2005, when he discovered that what he had told the press two years earlier -- that Karl Rove and Lewis Libby were not involved in "the leaking of... See less

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Added on 06/03/08

Review “A stunning, heartbreaking book, a reminder--which we badly need these days--of just how noble public life can be. Robert Kennedy's brief, passionate 1968 presidential campaign set a standard of courage and candor and sheer gorgeous language... See more

Review “A stunning, heartbreaking book, a reminder--which we badly need these days--of just how noble public life can be. Robert Kennedy's brief, passionate 1968 presidential campaign set a standard of courage and candor and sheer gorgeous language that is unlikely ever to be equaled. This is a book worthy of the man and that moment, an honorable and unforgettable piece of work. The Last Campaign should be required reading for anyone seeking public office, and for the rest of us, too.”—Joe Klein “The Last Campaign is a great read, an evocative and engaging reminder of the glory and the tragedy of Bobby Kennedy's run for the presidency in 1968. Thurston Clarke's keen eye for the telling detail and his fast-paced narrative make The Last Campaign a must-have for any student of American politics."—Tom Brokaw "The Last Campaign is a triumphant look at Robert F. Kennedy's heartfelt plunge into the poverty underbelly of America. The reader can't help but be moved at how deeply Kennedy cared... See less

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Added on 06/02/08

Jeannette Walls's father always called her "Mountain Goat" and there's perhaps no more apt nickname for a girl who navigated a sheer and towering cliff of childhood both daily and stoically. In The Glass Castle, Walls chronicles her upbringing at the... See more

Jeannette Walls's father always called her "Mountain Goat" and there's perhaps no more apt nickname for a girl who navigated a sheer and towering cliff of childhood both daily and stoically. In The Glass Castle, Walls chronicles her upbringing at the hands of eccentric, nomadic parents--Rose Mary, her frustrated-artist mother, and Rex, her brilliant, alcoholic father. To call the elder Walls's childrearing style laissez faire would be putting it mildly. As Rose Mary and Rex, motivated by whims and paranoia, uprooted their kids time and again, the youngsters (Walls, her brother and two sisters) were left largely to their own devices. But while Rex and Rose Mary firmly believed children learned best from their own mistakes, they themselves never seemed to do so, repeating the same disastrous patterns that eventually landed them on the streets. Walls describes in fascinating detail what it was to be a child in this family, from the embarrassing (wearing shoes held together with safety... See less

Added on 05/02/08

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Added on 04/27/08

Hey softy! The time has come for you to learn how to make your own plush dolls! Teach yourself with this genius how-to book inspired by the Japanese plush toys craze! Therese Laskey and friends share their projects. Included are 10 pattern pages with... See more

Hey softy! The time has come for you to learn how to make your own plush dolls! Teach yourself with this genius how-to book inspired by the Japanese plush toys craze! Therese Laskey and friends share their projects. Included are 10 pattern pages with envelopes. Spiral bound w/folder in back. From Chronicle Books. 120 pages. 8” x 8” Click here for our new fred blog. See less

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Added on 04/27/08

Who doesn’t love bake sales?? This amazing cookbook not only provides mouth-watering recipes but also gives tips on safely transporting your treats, how to set up a sale and adding those special touches to guarantee sales!! 8.25”x8.25” w/ color... See more

Who doesn’t love bake sales?? This amazing cookbook not only provides mouth-watering recipes but also gives tips on safely transporting your treats, how to set up a sale and adding those special touches to guarantee sales!! 8.25”x8.25” w/ color photos. 384 pgs. Click here for our new fred blog. See less

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Added on 04/27/08

Is there a greater pleasure in life than a chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven? This fantastic cookbook by Elinor Kilvans features 45 new recipes to help expand on that wondrous theme. Tarts, cakes, candies, brownies, frozen treats and more!... See more

Is there a greater pleasure in life than a chocolate chip cookie straight from the oven? This fantastic cookbook by Elinor Kilvans features 45 new recipes to help expand on that wondrous theme. Tarts, cakes, candies, brownies, frozen treats and more! A great gift for your favorite chocoholic. 120 pages. Approx 8.5”x8” Click here for our new fred blog. See less

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Added on 03/13/08

Every generation brings a few elite cats who rise above their species to change the world with their bravery or help to broaden our understanding of science, history, art and religion. That is what this book is about. Me-WOW! 176 pgs highlighting 100... See more

Every generation brings a few elite cats who rise above their species to change the world with their bravery or help to broaden our understanding of science, history, art and religion. That is what this book is about. Me-WOW! 176 pgs highlighting 100 life-changing felines. A purrfect gift from Chronicle Books. Click here for our new fred blog. See less

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Added on 02/05/08

If you've ever read Greg Palast's articles, you know he possesses a sharp mind and strong investigative skills. Both are on display in Armed Madhouse, as he debunks the Right's claims of loving America by showing how the Right's policies are damaging... See more

If you've ever read Greg Palast's articles, you know he possesses a sharp mind and strong investigative skills. Both are on display in Armed Madhouse, as he debunks the Right's claims of loving America by showing how the Right's policies are damaging America, whether it be damaging our military's robust preparedness for a future conflict with another superpower, notably China, via Iraq; damage to our political system via rigged, electronic elections, or the negligent homicide committed in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Buy Armed Madhouse and learn the awful truth behind the Right's hellish and mad assault on AMERICAN values led by the vanguard of Bu$hCo. See less

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Added on 03/14/08

* Hardcover: 224 pages * Publisher: HarperCollins (May 23, 2006) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0060846712 * ASIN: B000ULTKNM * Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches * Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) * Average... See more

* Hardcover: 224 pages * Publisher: HarperCollins (May 23, 2006) * Language: English * ISBN-10: 0060846712 * ASIN: B000ULTKNM * Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches * Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) * Average Customer Review: (30 customer reviews) * Amazon.com Sales Rank: #180,481 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) See less

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Added on 02/13/08

They're cute until they kill! If popular culture has taught us anything, it is that someday mankind must face and destroy the growing robot menace. In print and on the big screen we have been deluged with scenarios of robot malfunction, misuse, and... See more

They're cute until they kill! If popular culture has taught us anything, it is that someday mankind must face and destroy the growing robot menace. In print and on the big screen we have been deluged with scenarios of robot malfunction, misuse, and outright rebellion. Robots have descended on us from outer space, escaped from top-secret laboratories, and even traveled back in time to destroy us. Today, scientists are working hard to bring these artificial creations to life. In Japan, fuzzy little real robots are delivering much appreciated hug therapy to the elderly. Children are frolicking with smiling robot toys. It all seems so innocuous. And yet how could so many Hollywood scripts be wrong? So take no chances. Arm yourself with expert knowledge. For the sake of humanity, listen to serious advice from real robotics experts. How else will you survive the inevitable future in which robots rebel against their human masters? See less

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Added on 03/13/08

Kyuuto = Cute! The hippest designs of today hail from Japan & our friends at Chronicle Books bring us an easy way to recreate cute crocheted creatures!! Each page is bursting w/ quirky color photos & step-by-step directions with tons of helpful... See more

Kyuuto = Cute! The hippest designs of today hail from Japan & our friends at Chronicle Books bring us an easy way to recreate cute crocheted creatures!! Each page is bursting w/ quirky color photos & step-by-step directions with tons of helpful illustrations & authentic translated patterns. 80 pgs. 8.25”x9 Click here for our new fred blog. See less

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