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Peace Kills

One of the nation's most controversial journalists and humorists offers another hard-hitting survey of the foibles of American foreign policy, recounting his experiences among consumers in Kuwait, in security obsessed airports around the globe, and in Kosovo, where "NATO tried to start World War III without hurting anyone."

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Confirmed Kill

When Intelligence uncovers information about a terrorist threat in the jungles of Indonesia, Army Ranger snipers Kyle Monroe and Wade Curtis are sent in to eliminate to problem, but their mission is undermined by the presence by an overweight, undertrained colonel whose ineptitude could spell disaster for everyone

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9-11

A short book (68 pages) that puts the events of 9/11 into political context. The focus is on how the American political system will respond to the challenges posed by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The author is interested in how the major institutions, such as the Presidency, the Congress, and our system of civil liberties and rights is changing to respond to this challenge. The book is grounded in historical context , considering how other major crises have been handled.


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Bush's Brain

Two journalists detail Karl Rove's rise to become George W. Bush's chief political advisor, examining his role in the 2000 presidential election and his influence on the strategy of the Bush administration.


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The 9/11 Report

Presents the final report on the commision to investigate the September 11. 2001 terrorist attacks, covering their origins, American responses, future threats, and recommendations for preventing and controlling subsequent attacks.


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No Excuses

A concerned appraisal of the racial gap in education today cites educational inequalities as a central civil rights issue, highlighting inner-city schools that demonstrate models of educational excellence while suggesting ways that educational problems can be overcome.


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America's Greatest Natural Disasters

Recounts the most notable volcanoes, earthquakes, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters to hit the United States.(Recommended for Children: Grades 4-6, or politicians of any age.)


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The Da Vinci Code

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and French cryptologist Sophie Neveu work to solve the murder of an elderly curator of the Louvre, a case which leads to clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci and a centuries-old secret society.


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Not A Good Day To Die

An award-winning journalist provides an eyewitness account of the brutal March 2002 battle of untested U.S. troops against fanatical Al Qaeda and Taliban forces in Afghanistan's Shahikot valley, capturing the courage and resourcefulness of these young soldiers against overwhelming odds, including high-level strategic miscalculations.


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Countdown To Crisis

Examines the growing national security threat involving the nuclear capabilities of Iran, providing an expose of the intelligence blunders and foreign policy decisions that have increased the threat.


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