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1	The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream more books like this by Barack Obama Senator Obama has written a book of transforming power. Only by returning to the principles that gave birth to the Constitution, he says, can Americans repair a political process that is broken, and restore to working order a government that has fallen dangerously out of touch with millions of ordinary Americans. see all copies from $4.44! new only from $4.44! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century more books like this by Thomas L Friedman In THE WORLD IS FLAT, the highly-regarded New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman advances the work on globalization that made his THE LEXUS AND THE OLIVE TREE a bestseller. Claiming that the world is now at an important historical point--as important as the changes brought by the discoveries by Columbus or by the Industrial Revolution- ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Prince more books like this by Niccolo Machiavelli In his most famous work, THE PRINCE (Il Principe), Machiavelli described the ideal prince and encouraged the people of Italy to imagine what it might be like if such a person led a unified Italy. Written in 1513 and published posthumously in 1532, THE PRINCE has been interpreted both as a genuine handbook for potential rulers and as a satirical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America more books like this by Barbara Ehrenreich In this study of America's minimum wage workers, the author explains how she went under cover several times, taking on different low-wage positions, to determine how adults who lack higher education survive. After working at Wal-Mart and as a waitress, she concluded that the working poor should be afforded more health care, housing assistance, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.10! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present more books like this by Howard Zinn, Ph.D. THE PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES presents what has come to be called "history from the bottom up," as it tells America's national narrative in a way that is inclusive of those previously left out of, or marginalized by, standard histories. The book reveals that it was the Arawak Indians who were present at the first contact with Columbus. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power more books like this by Daniel Yergin Yergin's The Prize is a compelling and comprehensive history of the oil industry, from the first oil well ever drilled (near Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859) to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. To be an 8-part PBS mini-series in Autumn 1992. Nominated for the National Book Award. see all copies from $2.65! new only from $9.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The 48 laws of power more books like this by Robert Greene Inspired by Machiavelli's instructional book for young princes, this modern guide for business and everyday life tells how to gain, keep, and distribute power. see all copies from $6.79! new only from $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Confessions of an Economic Hit Man more books like this by John Perkins John Perkins, in this controversial book, defines a job that few people are aware of: economists whose sole function is to persuade developing countries to take on enormous loans so that they can hire American companies, thus diverting vast sums of money back into the US. When these governments have trouble repaying, the American government steps ... see all copies from $5.73! new only from $7.50! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism more books like this by Naomi Klein The bestselling author of "No Logo" argues that by capitalizing on crises, created by nature or war, the disaster capitalism complex now exists as a booming new economy, and is the violent culmination of a radical economic project that has been incubating for 50 years. see all copies from $9.60! new only from $9.60! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Fleeced: How Barack Obama, Media Mockery of Terrorist Threats, Liberals Who Want to Kill Talk Radio, the Do-Nothing Congress, Companies That Help Iran, and Washington Lobbyists for Foreign more books like this by Dick Morris, Eileen McGann In their "New York Times" bestseller "Outrage," Morris and McGann turned their spotlight on the American government's most egregious abuses. The authors return with a fresh list of government exploitation and corporate malfeasance just in time for the 2008 elections. see all copies from $14.77! new only from $14.77! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Republic more books like this by Plato In Plato’s "Republic", his most celebrated "dialogue," the philosopher condemns the justice and morality of Greek society after the trial and execution of his teacher, Socrates. Disillusioned with politics and politicians, Plato argued that civilization demanded truly enlightened government, led by philosopher-kings. He wrote that "...mankind ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 more books like this by Lawrence Wright This national bestseller and award-winning book is now available in paperback. A gripping narrative that spans five decades, "The Looming Tower" explains in unprecedented detail the rise of al-Qaeda and the intelligence failures that culminated in the attacks on 9/11. see all copies from $5.75! new only from $8.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Communist manifesto more books like this by Karl Marx THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO (1848) examines the rise of the working class and its inevitable revolution. It eloquently describes capitalism's widespread influence and eventual demise, and sets forth the basis of Marxism. One of the most influential writings in history, it remains highly relevant to contemporary economic and political systems. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Democracy in America more books like this by Professor Alexis de Tocqueville The Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville wrote this classic in French after traveling across America. It is divided into two sections: the first, on government; the second, on the American character. It is considered one of the most perceptive and enduring descriptions of America and Americans ever written. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.72! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	No LOGO: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies more books like this by Naomi Klein Equal parts cultural analysis, political manifesto, mall-rat memoir, and journalistic expose, this book uncovers the sins of corporations run amok and explains why some of the most revered consumer brands are finding themselves on the wrong end of a spray-can, a computer hack, or an international anti-corporate campaign. see all copies from $2.95! new only from $8.28! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception more books like this by Scott McClellan (Read by) With unprecedented candor, one of George W. Bush's closest aides takes readers behind the scenes of the Bush presidency and discusses what exactly happened to take it off course. see all copies from $11.40! new only from $11.40! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Utopia more books like this by Sir Thomas More Dreams come true in the conversation between Thomas More and Ralph Hythloday, the imaginary traveler of strange lands. The Utopia that emerges from his descriptions proves to be far more real and practical than the impossible fairy tale world that h as grown up around it since More's conversation was first published. Unlike England, with its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It more books like this by Mark Steyn In this, his first major book, columnist Mark Steyn takes on the great poison of the 21st century: the anti-Americanism that fuels both Old Europe and radical Islam. America, Steyn argues, will have to stand alone as the world will be divided between America and the rest. see all copies from $6.00! new only from $11.69! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Autobiography of Malcolm X more books like this by Malcolm X Malcolm X was a controversial figure in the early sixties as one of the most forceful and eloquent spokesmen for African-Americans. In his writings and public appearances he addressed the issues of Black pride, separatism (a position he eventually renounced), and self-esteem. In the years prior to his assassination in 1965, he granted Alex Haley, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.74! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Civil Action more books like this by Jonathan Harr Children in Woburn, Massachusetts began getting leukemia in unusually high numbers in the mid-1960s. At about the same time, the water from two local wells began to taste of chemicals. Despite the complaints of local residents, the wells were not permanently closed until 1979. The site was put on the federal Superfund list, but the leukemia cases ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Lexus and the Olive Tree more books like this by Thomas Friedman The Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign-affairs columnist for the New York Times examines how globalization has changed the world economy. He examines the benefits of free-market capitalism, and the need to balance local forces (religious, national, and cultural) with international forces. Friedman's book is the result of his unique access to world ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Post-American World more books like this by Fareed Zakaria (Read by) The author of the bestselling "The Future of Freedom" describes a world in which the U.S. will no longer dominate the global economy. He sees the "rise of the rest" as the great story of our time, and one that will reshape the world. see all copies from $15.60! new only from $15.60! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Epicenter: Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East Will Change Your Future more books like this by Joel C Rosenberg (Read by) In his first nonfiction book, a "New York Times"-bestselling author and evangelical Christian from an Orthodox Jewish heritage takes readers on an unforgettable journey through prophecy and current events. see all copies from $10.28! new only from $14.47! \| SVS
24 view cover	King Leopolds' Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa more books like this by Adam Hochschild This book chronicles Belgian King Leopold II's conquest of the Congo Free State, a nation he colonized motivated by a desire for wealth and power. In the process, Leopold caused untold death, destruction, and despair, as well as the near obliteration of the country's natural resources. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.31! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001 more books like this by Steve Coll In this prehistory of the 2001 war in Afghanistan, Steve Coll, a Washington Post editor, pieces together the alliances, intrigue, and failures of intelligence that allowed Al Qaeda to get a foothold in that country. He chronicles the disturbing role of America's supposed ally, Saudi Arabia, in building up Osama bin Laden. And he examines the ... see all copies from $6.94! new only from $8.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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