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1	The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream more books like this by Barack Obama (Read by) add to wishlist At the heart of The Audacity of Hope is Senator Obama?s vision of how his country can move beyond its divisions to tackle concrete problems. He examines the growing economic insecurity of American families and the racial and religious tensions within the body politic, and considers the nature of threats from outside America?s borders. By returning ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Catastrophe more books like this by Dick Morris, Eileen McGann add to wishlist With "Fleeced", their June 2008 attack on Barack Obama, congressional corruption, liberal tax policies, teachers unions, and much more, political analysts Dick Morris and Eileen McGann scored their biggest bestseller ever-debuting at number two on the "New York Times" bestseller list and riding high on the list for eight weeks and counting. Thanks ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $6.99! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Federalist Papers more books like this by Charles Rossiter (Editor), Charles R Kesler (Introduction by) add to wishlist Three of the founding fathers defend their revolutionary charter--the Constitution of the United States--in these essays. Based on the original McLean edition of 1788, this edition includes copies of the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation. Original. see all copies from $3.66! new only from $3.66! \| first editions \| SVS
4	I Feel Bad about My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman more books like this by Nora Ephron add to wishlist With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Ephron shares her ups and downs in a candid, hilarious look at women who are getting older and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	An Inconvenient Book: Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems more books like this by Glenn Beck (Read by) add to wishlist Ever wondered why some of the biggest problems the World faces from Global warming to poverty, never get resolved? The reason is simple: the solutions just aren't convenient. Radio & TV host Glenn Beck doesn't care about being convenient or about making comments politicians & celebrities want to hear, he cares about common sense. The world is a ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $9.07! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection more books like this by James West Davidson add to wishlist This text uses 15 dramatic episodes in American history to show students how historians go about the business of interpreting the past. It discusses historical methods within the context of an historical narrative so that students may learn about American history at the same time as seeing how historians use a variety of evidence (diaries, letters ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life more books like this by Neil Strauss add to wishlist Combining wit and journalistic detail, "Emergency" follows Strauss' search for an escape plan from the seemingly ever-more unstable United States and world, eventually obtaining a second citizenship in a small Caribbean island. Facing shady lawyers, cult leaders, crippling doubts, governmental corruption, and plane-flying, gun-toting billionaires ... see all copies from $4.89! new only from $8.50! \| SVS
8	Guilty: Liberal "Victims" and Their Assault on America more books like this by Ann Coulter add to wishlist "Guilty" explodes the myth of liberal victimhood to reveal that when it comes to bullying, no one outdoes the Left. Citing case after case, ranging from the hilariously absurd to the shockingly vicious, Coulter dissects these so-called victims who are invariably the oppressors. see all copies from $3.28! new only from $9.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	The Real America: Messages from the Heart and Heartland more books like this by Glenn Beck (Read by) add to wishlist Plain-speaking radio host Glenn Beck shares his views on topics such as alcohol, family, politics, race, religion--and the flag. He connects these to mainstream American values, and offers his balance of humor and sincerity to counter what he sees as the doubletalk that too often prevails in the media. see all copies from $4.10! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained more books like this by Robert L Wolke add to wishlist Does the alcohol really boil off when we cook with wine? Are smoked foods raw or cooked? Are green potatoes poisonous? This work provides plain explanations of kitchen mysteries, with a liberal seasoning of wit. Organized into basic categories for easy reference, this book contains more than 130 lucid explanations of kitchen phenomena involving ... see all copies from $6.08! new only from $9.97! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Age of the Unthinkable: Why the New World Disorder Constantly Surprises Us and What We Can Do about It more books like this by Joshua Cooper Ramo add to wishlist Drawing upon history, economics, complexity theory, human immunology, psychology, and his own extraordinary experiences, Ramo delivers a brilliant new paradigm for understanding the dangerous--and dangerously unpredictable--new global order. see all copies from $13.69! new only from $13.69! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Ted, White and Blue: The Nugent Manifesto more books like this by Ted Nugent add to wishlist Straight from the Motor-City Madman comes his wildest, most politically incorrect book yet. In his trademark unapologetic style, Nugent praises God, guns, and red-blooded Americanism. see all copies from $7.14! new only from $10.75! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	A Sand County almanac, and Sketches here and there more books like this by Aldo Leopold add to wishlist Published to mark the centenary of the birth of Aldo Leopold, one of the world's foremost conservationists, this is a special edition of an outspoken and highly ethical view of America's relationship to the land. It is considered a seminal work of the environmental movement. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.59! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Natural History of the Senses more books like this by Diane Ackerman add to wishlist Diane Ackerman writes a detailed meditation on each of the five senses, seeing them not merely as sense organs but as important doors into the truths of our culture. Ackerman refreshingly combines a gift for lyrical language with a scientist's passion for facts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Great Traditions in Ethics more books like this by Theodore C Denise add to wishlist New to ethical theory? No problem. "Great Traditions in Ethics" - the standard historical anthology for introducing ethical theory - makes it easy to explore the many primary sources that contribute to the canon of ethical theory. Chapter introductions provide biographical, historical, and theoretical contexts, and classic reading selections are ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	American Government: Readings & Cases more books like this by Peter Woll add to wishlist Putting students directly in touch with the great authors and political leaders who have shaped-and are shaping-American government, the new edition of this best-selling reader is one of the most substantial revisions yet. The Fourteenth Edition features new essays that reflect the recent developments and debates over campaign finance reform; the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.80! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France more books like this by Peter Mayle add to wishlist Mayle and his wife return to Provence after a brief absence. This is the novelist's third installment of essays on the joys of living in the south of France. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Conformity & Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by James P Spradley add to wishlist An ideal complement to standard anthropology texts or as a stand-alone text/reader, the best-selling Conformity and Conflict continues to offer an in-depth look at anthropology as a powerful way to study human behavior and events. The 37 articles cover a broad range of theoretical perspectives and demonstrate basic anthropological concepts. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	China Road: A Journey Into the Future of a Rising Power more books like this by Rob Gifford add to wishlist An acclaimed National Public Radio reporter takes a dramatic journey along China's Route 312 from its start in the boomtown of Shanghai to its end on the border with Kazakhstan. Along the way, he poses crucial questions regarding China's future as a super power. see all copies from $4.90! new only from $4.90! \| SVS
20 view cover	Mathematical Ideas more books like this by Charles David Miller add to wishlist One of the biggest issues college math instructors face is capturing and keeping student interest. Over the years, John Hornsby has refined a creative solution--bringing the best of Hollywood into his mathematics classroom. Mathematical Ideas applies this same strategy of engaging students through descriptions of video clips from popular cinema ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.10! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Current Psychotherapies more books like this by Raymond J Corsini, PH.D. add to wishlist Used in top counseling, psychology, and social work programs, "Current Psychotherapies" is the ideal resource to not only help you excel in the course, but also to learn, compare, and apply the major systems of psychotherapy in a way that will be meaningful in your own practice. Each contributor is either an originator or a leading proponent of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $39.77! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture more books like this by Wendell Berry add to wishlist Berry's assessment of modern agriculture and its relationship to American culture--our health, economy, personal relationships, morals, and spiritual values--is more timely than ever. This new edition of Berry's work presents a a classic testament to the value of the American family farm. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Down to Earth Sociology: Introductory Readings more books like this by James M Henslin add to wishlist A popular textbook, now in its ninth edition, focuses on "participation-observation"--giving students a sense of "being-there" using expert firsthand reporting. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Basin and range more books like this by John McPhee add to wishlist The first of John McPhee's works in his series on geology and geologists, "Basin and Range" is a book of journeys through ancient terrains, always in juxtaposition with travels in the modern world--a history of vanished landscapes, enhanced by the histories of people who bring them to light. The title refers to the physiographic province of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.55! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America more books like this by Chuck Norris add to wishlist Norris--hero, icon, and legend--is back, packing a political and cultural punch with his new book. In it, Norris gives a no-holds-barred assessment of American culture and shows how Americans can get involved and change the nation's course for the better. see all copies from $4.04! new only from $6.75! \| SVS

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