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1	God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything more books like this by Christopher Hitchens (Read by) add to wishlist Hitchens takes on his biggest subject yet--the increasingly dangerous role of religion in the world. With insight and wit, he describes the ways in which religion is man-made, immoral, and repressive and argues for a new enlightenment through science and reason. (World Religions) see all copies from $4.55! new only from $7.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever more books like this by Christopher Hitchens (Selected by) add to wishlist From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of God Is Not Great, a provocative and entertaining guided tour of atheist and agnostic thought through the ages--with never-before-published pieces by Salman Rushdie, Ian McEwan, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Christopher Hitchens continues to make the case for a splendidly godless universe in this first-ever ... see all copies from $5.16! new only from $5.74! \| SVS
3	Vanity Fair: The Portraits: A Century of Iconic Images more books like this by Graydon Carter, David Friend, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction by) add to wishlist Bringing together 300 iconic portraits from "Vanity Fair's" 95-year history in a remarkable book that captures the image of modern fame, authors Carter and Friend showcase the magic that happens when individual talent and beauty--and sometimes genius--is caught in the spotlight of popular curiosity and passion. Abrams see all copies from $13.00! new only from $45.52! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Letters to a Young Contrarian more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist Hitchens writes in the long and distinguished tradition of contrarianism and invective. In this work, he presents an overview of contrarian modes of discourse, and illustrates how the maverick stance--as dissident, curmudgeon, or just plain crank--may be essential to preserving standards of truth and democratic ideals. see all copies from $2.32! new only from $2.61! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Thomas Jefferson: Author of America more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist This compelling new biography of Jefferson is set amid the historical drama of the new nation's struggle for independence. The author presents a portrait of a formative figure and a turbulent era in history. see all copies from $5.41! new only from $5.53! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Thomas Paine's Rights of Man: A Biography more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist Christopher Hitchens, the #1 "New York Times" best-selling author of "God Is Not Great" has been called a Tom Paine for our times, and in this addition to the Books that Changed the World Series, he vividly introduces Paine and his "Declaration of the Rights of Man," the world's foremost defense of democracy. Inspired by his outrage at Edmund ... see all copies from $3.09! new only from $5.69! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist "Who would be so base as to pick on a wizened, shrivelled old lady, well stricken in years, who has consecrated her entire life to the needy and destitute? On the other hand, who would be so incurious as to leave unexamined the influence and motives of a woman who once boasted of operating more than five hundred convents in upwards of 105 ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $10.57! \| SVS
8	Everyday Drinking more books like this by Kingsley Amis, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction by) add to wishlist Mixing practical know-how and opinion, this collection of hilarious and deeply informed writings about drink is served up by one of the great all-time authorities. see all copies from $8.13! new only from $11.26! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Animal Farm and 1984 more books like this by George Orwell, A M Heath, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction by) add to wishlist This combined edition of two George Orwell classics into one hardback volume contains a new introduction by Christopher Hitchens, who wrote a successful biography of Orwell last fall. see all copies from $8.90! new only from $12.00! \| SVS
10	Is Christianity Good for the World? more books like this by Christopher Hitchens, Douglas Wilson add to wishlist The gloves come off in this electric exchange, originally hosted by Christianity Today, as leading atheist Christopher Hitchens (author of God Is Not Great) and Christian apologist Douglas Wilson (author of Letter from a Christian Citizen) go head-to-head on this divisive question. The result is entertaining and provocative -- a glimpse into the ... see all copies from $6.61! new only from $6.61! \| SVS
11 view cover	Safe Area Gorazde more books like this by Joe Sacco, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction by) add to wishlist In 1995, journalist Sacco traveled to Bosnia to get a perspective on the lives of those living in the war-ravaged area. Combining hundreds of interviews with his own experiences there, SAFE AREA GORAZADE is the result of that trip. Told in comic book form, Sacco introduces readers to the people of the besieged town of Gorazade and tells of life ... see all copies from $7.73! new only from $12.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Why Orwell Matters more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist In this appreciation, Christopher Hitchens identifies George Orwell's three major contributions to the world of ideas: his negative takes on imperialism, fascism, and communism--written at a time when such attitudes were by no means universal. He also takes issue with previous Orwell critics and their misreading of his work. see all copies from $2.50! new only from $3.94! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The Trial of Henry Kissinger more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist In this well-researched yet highly-charged diatribe, journalist Hitchens presents a thorough case for the prosecution of Henry Kissinger for serious offenses while in office. He draws on what is available in the public record as well as on writings of colleagues such as William Shawcross, Seymour Hersh, and others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Vanity Fair's Hollywood more books like this by Graydon Carter (Editor), David Friend (Editor), Christopher Hitchens (Text by) add to wishlist Hailed by "American Photo" as "the ground zero of modern iconography", "Vanity Fair" has from the start made Hollywood its stomping ground. This star-studded book encapsulates a century of the movie mecca's glory, power, glamour, and scandal as the stars of the past rub shoulders with today's cinematic giants in an incomparable collection of ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $11.48! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Adventures of Augie March (50th Anniv. Edition): 4 more books like this by Saul Bellow, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction by) add to wishlist In Saul Bellow's exuberantly autobiographical novel, the larger-than-life Augie March begins as a poor Chicago boy growing up during the Great Depression. Drifting from job to job, he falls in love with Thea, an eagle trainer, and develops schemes--each more grandiose and unrealistic than the last--for making money and becoming famous. THE ... see all copies from $4.87! new only from $13.26! \| first editions
16 view cover	The Elgin Marbles: Should They Be Returned to Greece? more books like this by Christopher Hitchens (Foreword by), Robert Browning, Graham Binns add to wishlist The Elgin Marbles, designed and executed by Phidias to adorn the Parthenon, are some of the most beautiful sculptures of ancient Greece. In 1801 Lord Elgin, then British ambassador to the Turkish government in Athens, had pieces of the frieze sawn off and removed to Britain, where they remain, igniting a storm of controversy which has continued to ... see all copies from $13.97! new only from $13.97!
17 view cover	For the Sake of Argument: Essays and Minority Reports more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist The global turmoil of the last few years has severely tested every analyst and commentator. Few have written with such insight as Christopher Hitchens about the large events - or with such discernment and wit about the small tell-tale signs of a disordered culture. "For the Sake of Argument" ranges from the political squalor of Washington - as a ... see all copies from $7.99! new only from $11.30! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	No One Left to Lie to: The Triangulations of William Jefferson Clinton more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist An excoriating attack on the character of President Clinton and what the author says is a pattern of lying, abuse of power, and opportunism. Hitchens sees a strong strain of political conservatism and betrayal of the ideals of the Democratic Party. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.05! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Love, Poverty, and War: Journeys and Essays more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist I did not, I wish to state, become a journalist because there was no other profession' that would have me. I became a journalist because I did not want to rely on newspapers for information. Love, Poverty and War: Journeys and Essays showcases America's leading polemicist's rejection of consensus and clich, whether he's reporting from abroad in ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $4.45! \| SVS
20 view cover	No One Left to Lie to: The Values of the Worst Family more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist In this new paperback edition, Christopher Hitchens concludes that tere is a rapist in the Oval Office and offers a pitiless scrutiny of Mrs Clinton's contemptible Senate campaign. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Orient Express: An Entertainment more books like this by Graham Greene, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction by) add to wishlist ORIENT EXPRESS (1933) was Graham Greene's third novel, but it was his first truly successful one. Though he classed this novel as one of his "entertainments" (as opposed to his more serious fiction), ORIENT EXPRESS is a probing look at the themes that would obsess Greene all his life: sex vs. morality, suicide, issues of loyalty and betrayal, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.17! \| SVS
22 view cover	Christopher Hitchens and His Critics: Terror, Iraq, and the Left more books like this by Simon Cottee (Editor), Thomas Cushman (Editor), Christopher Hitchens (Afterword by) add to wishlist Christopher Hitchens - political journalist, cultural critic, public intellectual and self-described "contrarian" - is one of the most controversial and prolific writers of his generation. His most recent book, God is Not Great, was on the New York Times bestseller list in 2007 for months. Like his hero, George Orwell, Hitchens is a tireless ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $8.00! \| SVS
23 view cover	The Portable Atheist: Essential Readings for the Nonbeliever more books like this by Nicolas Ball (Performed by), Christopher Hitchens (Selected by) add to wishlist The acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of "God Is Not Great" selects and introduces an illuminating collection of the most essential and influential writings for the non-believer. Includes selections from Charles Darwin, Albert Einstein, Mark Twain, Bertrand Russell, Thomas Jefferson, H.L.Mencken, Sam Harris, and others. Unabridged. see all copies from $20.85! new only from $23.73! \| SVS
24 view cover	Unacknowledged Legislation: Writers in the Public Sphere more books like this by Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist Many see the meeting between literature and politics as fraught. In this engagement with novels and their authors, Christopher Hitchens takes inspiration from Shelley's description of the poet as an "unacknowledged legislator" and shows, that while the encounter between writers and those in power is not always smooth, it generally embodies a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.98! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Eminent Lives: The Presidents Collection: Ulysses S. Grant/George Washington/Thomas Jefferson more books like this by Michael Korda, Paul Johnson, Christopher Hitchens add to wishlist Eminent Lives in american political history A perfect gift for your favorite history buff, or for your own collection, this audio set from the acclaimed "Eminent Lives" series is a must for anyone interested in the story of America. George Washington: The Founding Father Celebrated journalist and historian Paul Johnson paints a vivid portrait ... see all copies from $11.83! new only from $12.59! \| SVS

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