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Plato: Republic
Plato, G. M. A. Grube, ...
Hackett Publishing Company, 1992
The ultimate Socratic dialogue?
"The Republic" is Plato's classical utopia, and perhaps one of the most controversial political texts ever written. It's so absurd that some people deny that Plato really meant it! Strange Aristotle never noticed. And yet, those who believe that "The Republic" ...
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The Constitution of the United States of America, with the Bill of Rights and all of the Amendments; The ...
Thomas Jefferson
Wilder Publications, 2008
The Constitution of the United States
Just what it says ... no surprises ... the Constitution in itself. Very nice booklet and easy to read lettering.
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The Founders' Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms
Stephen P. Halbrook
Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 2008
Must read for anyone
This book is a must read for anyone interested in our countries history and or how we started down the road to the 2nd Admendment. Well written and backed with facts and stories to make the history come alive.
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The End of America: Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot
Naomi Wolf
Chelsea Green Publishing, 2007
Great book given as gift
Book was given as a gift after I heard about it on NPR. The recipient loved it!!
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We the People: The Story of Our Constitution
Lynne Cheney
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2008
Outstanding Continuation of her other books
If you have not ordered and read all the other fine books, may I suggest you do so. History needs to be started early in life and for whatever the reasons it is hardly done right in schools anymore, so we have taken it upon ourselves to read to our grandchildren as ...
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The Reagan I Knew
William F. Buckley Jr.
Basic Books, 2008
Heartfelt Memoir
The story begins with Bill Buckley's first meeting with Ronald Reagan back in the early 1960s and how Reagan's approach to problem solving that night was a precursor to his style as President. The book then moves chronologically as Ron's accomplishments intersect with ...
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Jesus for President: Politics for Ordinary Radicals
Shane Claiborne, Chris Haw
Zondervan, 2008
Great!
Shane has a lot to say and a great way of saying it. His writing is thought provoking and down to earth.
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The Rise of Barack Obama
Photography and Text by Pete Souza
Triumph Books, 2008
"Dream big dreams." Barack Obama
Pete Souza has produced a "keeper". Looking for a very special gift for a Obama supporter? Mr. Souza has it all ready for you to pick up at your local bookstore or here on Amazon. While you're at it, pick up a copy for yourself too. Get ready for a wonderful ...
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Policy Paradox: The Art of Political Decision Making, Revised Edition
Deborah Stone
W. W. Norton, 2001
A provocative and rewarding examination of policy making
Deborah Stone's "Policy Paradox" is an important work in the field of policy analysis. The subtitle is illuminating: "The Art of Political Decision Making." Her takeoff point is the following statement (pages x-xi): "This new field of policy analysis supposedly ...
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The Revolution: A Manifesto
Ron Paul
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
Oh, what could have been.
After reading this book I was deeply saddened that Ron Paul's campaign was not taken more seriously than it was. His plans and ideas for this country are so far removed from the "pop culture" political climate that dominates American politics today. After reading this ...
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The U.S. Constitution: And Fascinating Facts About It
Terry L. Jordan
Oak Hill Publishing Company, 1999
What's a matter with you. Not having a knowledge of the US Constitution????
Get this. It's thorough. I read it many times over. It keeps things in perspective of where we should be as a nation.
Sigh!
Tom
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The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media's Favorite Candidate
David Freddoso
Regnery Publishing, 2008
The Case Against Barack Obama
After reading this book, I don't know how anyone could have voted for this man! It is a sad fact in American politics today that not enough people seem to care about the character of their candidates. Image appears to be everything these days. The words of ...
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A Practical Guide For Policy Analysis: The Eightfold Path To More Effective Problem Solving
Eugene Bardach
CQ Press, 2004
Bardach is Bodacious
Bardach is the essential policy analysis book. Apparently a student of his took avid notes in class; that combined with his own journals made for the most trunkated version of any specialized policy book. Written much like a reference manual with his own quips about ...
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The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation
Drew Westen
PublicAffairs, 2008
Why Obama won
This isn't a book about Barack Obama. It was originally published more than a year before the 2008 election; and Obama is only mentioned a few times in passing (except in the postscript to the paperback edition, which does discuss his campaign). But it's fair to say ...
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The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States of America
Cato Institute, 2000
DOI & Constitution, No More No Less
This little book which is compact enough to be carried in your back pants pocket has a terrific intro by the Cato Institute. Beyond that, it is just what it says it is - no more no less. For $5, an excellent value. Every American should read this & carry it with ...
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