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“A government that truly represents these Americans–that truly serves these Americans–will require a different kind of politics. That politics will need to reflect our lives as they are actually lived. It won’t be pre-packaged, ready to pull off the shelf. more...

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IN combating terror, America can no longer depend on its conventional military superiority and the use of sophisticated technology. We are fighting guerrilla wars, against insurgents hidden in remote regions, often deep among the local population. In battles such as these, squadrons of billion-dollar bombers and naval fleets mean much less than on-the-ground intelligence and the ability to organize local forces. more...

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Provides a collection of firsthand accounts by American combat snipers, describing the military role of these expert, deadly marksmen in various conflicts, including those in Vietnam, Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq. more...

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In this deeply informed book, renowned historian Jeremy Black addresses the crucial question of why wars happen, bridging the disciplines of history, political science and international relations, and spanning over the centuries. Black marshals an astonishing range of material from all corners of the globe, and demonstrates the universalities of conflict. What then causes wars? Do they primarily reflect bellicosity in societies and states, or do they arise as the result of the breakdown of diplomatic systems? How far are the causes of war related to changes in the nature of warfare, of the international system or of the internal character of states? Black looks at the problems of deepening war, and analyses the three main forms of conflict: wars across cultures, wars within cultures and civil war. He also assesses the present situation and asks where we are heading in terms of future wars. more...

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"Twisted." ?Katherine Harris, Florida Secretary of State on Greg Palast?s reporting of the 2000 Presidential election Investigative journalist Greg Palast has uncovered scandal, fraud, corruption, and lies in the highest seats of power?from the White House to corporate America. Known in Britain as ?the greatest investigative reporter of our time? (Tribune magazine), Palast has broken some of the biggest stories of the past decade, including: ? How Bush killed off the FBI'?s investigation of the bin Laden family prior to 9/1l ? How the Bush family stole the election in Florida ? How Enron cheated, lied, and swindled its way into an energy monopoly These provocative exposé³—as well as groundbreaking reports on the World Bank, the IMF, the World Trade Organization, Wal-Mart and more?are included in this collection of Palast?s most incendiary stories. Written in a no-holds-barred, in-your-face style, The Best Democracy Money Can Buy is a must-read for anyone who believes that the First Amendment is important enough to use and that democracy cannot be bought. more...

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