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A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror / SalesRank : 18

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A Patriot's History of the United States: From Columbus's Great Discovery to the War on Terror
Author : Larry Schweikart Michael Allen

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Paperback [ Sentinel Trade ] [ Release : 2007 / 02 / 27 ]
ISBN : 9781595230324 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 1595230327
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3.5stars [ See more reviews ]

Haven't read this book yet, because I will not give my money to anything that Glenn Beck has his name on. I will, however, check this book out from the library as I do feel it's important to be informed of different perspectives. In saying this, the book automatically loses credibility for me and most level headed Americans the second that I saw Glenn Beck's name on it.

I will read it for no other purpose than to be able to have a much spirited discussion with other Glenn Beck right wing fans about how ludicrous their positions and "facts" are.

I'll write back after reading the book. Until then, I'll be working on some social justice issue at my church. :)

1stars - "Glenn Beck's Endorsement ..... big mistake" (Morgan E.)

I know this book is supposed to be a right-wing spoof of Howard Zinn's brilliant "People's History," but before anyone reads "A Patriot's History of the United States," they should first read George Orwell's "1984." In it WInston Smith is employed at the Ministry of Truth and works rewriting history. That's exactly what Conservatives have done for generations. That is why Zinn wrote his books, because textbooks have a right wing spin that leave out the voices of the oppressed - every month is "White History Month." I've read chunks of this book and it just scares me of how brainwashed people are. I only hope it inspires more people to read Zinn.

1stars - "Read Orwell first" (R. Blazak)

J'accuse: I can just imagine Penguin books havng the attitude: "This book is trash, this idiot accuses liberals, just print the #@%& thing any old way, and don't waste ink"

SO they set about to sabotage it by printing it in a font that is difficult to read. Look, I don't go around being paranoid or mistrustful of people's motives, but I was not born yesterday, and in my view the printing of this book was massacred on purpose.
I don't think publishers use a difficult to read font by accident. "Oh, we just printed thousands of copies with the wrong font. How careless of us." No.

And in truth, this book would have been given a pauper's grave had not the Oprah of the New Conservatives, Glenn Beck, not recommended it. Yet it is darn hard to read.

I hope to read some of it so I can comment on the actual content. What I am picking up from the negative reviews is that the writing, the intellectual approach is a bit careless. Like the printing? And the editing?

In all this, the subject is a crucial one, as Progressives have re-written history in a way which I can only describe as perfectly horrible, performing a forcible lobotomy on millions of people as they could learn about the greatness of their country and in the process achieve some personal power themselves. Instead what we get is a nation of students who are passive and docile, without much taste for risk or adventure. With the current health care bill, we went to sleep with a dream of hope, and woke up screaming.

2stars - "Type Very Difficult to Read - The Penguins Did It!" (John Brookes)
If you are a fan of Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Fox News and all of the other Conservative Blowhards who make up the Republican Freak Show, you will probably love this book. If, on the other hand, you are a seeker of truth, tired of distorted history and are sick of pundits making it up as they go along, you will read a more balanced account of American History. But trust me, this ain't it.

If you are a fan of Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Fox News and all of the other Conservative Blowhards who make up the Republican Freak Show, you will probably love this book. If, on the other hand, you are a seeker of truth, tired of distorted history and are sick of pundits making it up as they go along, you will read a more balanced account of American History. But trust me, this ain't it.

1stars - "Lies, Lies and More Distortions of Truth." (Jack Robert Fixx)
Why do you keep asking for a review. I need to review the seller. I have been waiting for five weeks for this item and the seller has failed to provide a proper explanation. For goodness sake! Give me a venue for proper review. Amazon forms never seem to fit the situation.

Your seller charged my credit card for this item five weeks ago!!!!! I have never seen this SO CALLED PURCHASE.

Why do you keep asking for a review. I need to review the seller. I have been waiting for five weeks for this item and the seller has failed to provide a proper explanation. For goodness sake! Give me a venue for proper review. Amazon forms never seem to fit the situation.

Your seller charged my credit card for this item five weeks ago!!!!! I have never seen this SO CALLED PURCHASE.

5stars - "Review doesn't make any sense" (Connie Lain)

Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight / SalesRank : 16

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Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight
Author : Karl Rove

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Hardcover [ Threshold Editions ] [ Release : 2010 / 03 / 09 ]
ISBN : 9781439191057 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 1439191050
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3.5stars [ See more reviews ]

I recommend reading this book if you are interested in seeing the skillful application of politics in presenting a life-story. I discourage reading it though if you are interested in learning how Karl Rove actually thought or thinks. The book is mostly bashing of Bush critics (such as McCain), liberals, and Democrats (even conservatives ones) and the elevating of extreme right-wingers like Barry Goldwater, who former president Richard Nixon identified as bad Republican leadership, as heroes. I respect Karl's approach, the best defense is a strong offense.

1stars - "Politics in its Purest Form" (SirWalterLaffer)

Whether you love, hate or are neutral about the politics of Karl Rove, he had a front row seat to American history for over 6 years at the White House. I really enjoyed that history from his perspective, as an advisor to the President. His facts and assertions in the book seem to be backed up by the truth. Karl Rove admits his flaws and mistakes in this book, which is refreshing in the political climate that we live in today. I really enjoyed this book.

Collier Swecker

5stars - "Conservative or Liberal - This Really is a History Lesson & Great Biography" (Collier H. Swecker)

I have just finished Karl Rove's book and I found it fascinating. With clear, unadorned prose Mr. Rove captures the essences of the Bush years with grace and conviction. He clarifies most of the controversial issues of the Bush presidency with convincing explanations and obviously heartfelt respect and support for the President. Rove, himself, comes across as an unassuming patriotic American. I recommend this book to every American who has love of country and an interest in governance and politics. To the Bush and Rove haters I say if you can read Karl Rove's account of the events surrounding the 911 attack with dry eyes, then you are a truly devoted partisan...in the worst sense of the word.

5stars - "Significant Book" (E. Sutton)

Who knew Karl Rove was such a raconteur? This is a fascinating, close-up look at the man at the center of the Bush administration. It is well written, anecdotal, factual, humorous and, on occasion, very moving.

Rove's rather starchy public image is contradicted by the hijinks of his early career, first in the College Republicans then with various campaigns. After a rather tragic childhood, this self-described "nerd" entered politics full of energy, enthusiasm and practical jokes. His rapid upward trajectory included meeting a number of famous people, including Elizabeth Taylor in her nightgown.

Rove is, however, deadly serious about politics. He believes that a campaign must be "centered on big ideas that reflect the candidates philosophy and views." What a contrast to campaigns run on such pap as "together we can" and "hope and change." He is obsessive about the details because this how you win. In 2004 when the exit polls were strongly indicating a Kerry victory, Rove had the numbers to prove differently. He was able to protest with some success the media's premature coronation of the Democrat.

A good deal of the book is devoted to George W. Bush and how the two men worked together both on campaigns and in the White House. The close-up, day-to-day descriptions of how things work in the "people's house" are worth the price of the book.
Rove believes that history will be a lot kinder to Mr. Bush than his detractors would say, when enough time has passed for some objectivity.

He paints incisive word-pictures of various figures, including the pompous and obsessive Patrick Fitzgerald, an hysterical Mary Landrieu after Katrina, pretentious phony Joe Wilson, elitist and condescending John Kerry, among others. The public hysteria and persecution he and his family endured during Fitzgerald's pointless investigation is a good lesson to anyone contemplating high level public service.

The book deals with 9/11 in great detail, following Pres. Bush in the days and weeks after the attack. It shows a committed and compassionate president who understand what the attacks meant and didn't rely on focus groups and polls to tell him what to do. It traces the thinking about WMDs that led to the decision to invade Iraq, and the decision process behind the successful surge.

My only complaint is that 520 pages wasn't enough. I could have read twice as much.

5stars - "An important book--and a great read." (Judith E. Hanhisalo)

A great read, very compelling. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in politics or current events.

This obviously analytically driven man has the ability to translate with his own words the fascinating workings of his gift and his love for analyzing politics and political campaigns. His book provides a glimpse of a softer, kinder and very intelligent man doing what he loves and does well. Although very little detail is given about his family you get a sense of how costly it must have been for them living through those years and how much pain it caused him.

The myths circling this man makes you ask yourself again and again what has happened to journalism in this country.

The book was a page turner for me, enjoyed it thoroughly and was sorry when it ended.

Enjoy!

5stars - "I had a hard time putting the book down!" (Barbara E. Ulbrandt)

Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime / SalesRank : 43

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Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime
Author : John Heilemann Mark Halperin

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Hardcover [ Harper ] [ Release : 2010 / 01 / 01 ]
ISBN : 9780061733635 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 0061733636
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3.0stars [ See more reviews ]

I do not read alot of political books, but since I was an avid follower of the 2008 election, I thought I would give this one a try. I found it to be very readable and compelling. It gave me a behind the scenes peek at the electoral process that truthfully, I'm not sure I wanted. I know that anytime you try and determine what is going on inside someone's head, as the authors do in this book, you run the risk of making mistakes, giving wrong impressions, making wrong assumptions, but this book has a ring of truthfulness to it that in some cases was disturbing.

Obama comes through this narrative looking pretty good, if maybe a bit arrogant and narcissistic. The book seems to convey sainthood on Hillary at one point, while in other moments portraying her as a petulant child. Most of the book is spent on these two, with McCain and Palin coming in for the last third. We also get treated to the down and dirty on John Edwards and wife Elizabeth. After reading about those two and Ms. Hunter, I had an overwhelming urge to put down the book and go wash the slime off my hands.

There's not alot new here that you don't know if you were paying attention during the campaign and to all the fuss when the book came out. It was a worthwhile read in that it brought home to me what a painful process we put our presidential candidates through,and what ambition and lust for power can do to an otherwise sane person. It took a little of the shine off of my political naivete - I realized that while I was seeing a campaign for hope and change, I was in fact being manipulated by a group of masters at the game. I hope at some point, our political system can get us off of the game board and make a true change.

4stars - "Entertaining Reading" (JP)
Game Change is a fast paced well written book. I'm not surprised that it has sold out in most venues.

5stars - "Fast paced..." (Nancy F. Andal)
This book "Game Change" kept my interest all the way through. It was amazing to see what goes on behind the scenes with the candidates and what they go through to get elected. It's a shame really, but interesting reading.

This book "Game Change" kept my interest all the way through. It was amazing to see what goes on behind the scenes with the candidates and what they go through to get elected. It's a shame really, but interesting reading.

4stars - "Politics Behind the Scenes" (Lois A. Barron)
You've heard it on the news, you've seen it on television but did you really know what went on behind the scenes. Game Change leads you through all the exciting stories that were behind the stories and the principal characters of the last election. I enjoyed reading the real life drama behind the decisions that came to be the election of a president of the United States.

You've heard it on the news, you've seen it on television but did you really know what went on behind the scenes. Game Change leads you through all the exciting stories that were behind the stories and the principal characters of the last election. I enjoyed reading the real life drama behind the decisions that came to be the election of a president of the United States.

5stars - "Exciting Reading" (Rudy)
I think you have to be realistic that not everything will be true in a political book. It was an interesting book to read-a little slow during the first half, but eye opening and makes you wonder "is there anyone that is truly real in politics" or do they just get caught up in the game?

I think you have to be realistic that not everything will be true in a political book. It was an interesting book to read-a little slow during the first half, but eye opening and makes you wonder "is there anyone that is truly real in politics" or do they just get caught up in the game?

5stars - "politics and campaigning" (Randy L. Shell)

Outliers: The Story of Success / SalesRank : 34

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Outliers: The Story of Success
Author : Malcolm Gladwell

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Hardcover [ Little, Brown and Company ] [ Release : 2008 / 11 / 18 ]
ISBN : 9780316017923 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 0316017922
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What can I add to this host of reviews that has not already been said?

Perhaps nothing, but this book hit me in a profound way based on things that are happening at my work.

Please pardon a little bit of blogging tossed in with a little bit of book reviewing - it's not my normal style.

I am a high school teacher and we are, as a school, busily studying the racial achievement gap that exists on all (if not all, it is almost, almost, almost all) standardized tests across the country. Currently, I am bucking my school system by insisting it is not a racial gap but rather a failure of the culture of the school to attune itself to the culture of our African-American and Hispanic students. A cultural gap, as it were.

To me this is no simple issue of semantics - if the gaps are cultural they can be overcome by re-tooling and learning new strategies. If the gaps in achievement truly are racial - based on inherited characteristics from our genetic code, well, what's the point of trying, really? (To be honest, I think they are using race as a simplistic code word for culture, but this is dangerous game to play, in my opinion).

Anyway, Malcolm Gladwell backs up my arguments in chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 with interesting analyses that shed light on the importance of learned culture on success and behaviors. I recommended this book to a member of the leadership team that is leading these discussions and he was intrigued enough to pick up the book and start reading.

The other way that this book was meaningful was its emphasis on the role of practice in achieving success. 10,000 hours - the magic number when it takes to become a Mozart or The Beatles or Bill Gates or Michael Jordan. Note the emphasis on the individual here - you two can be a master of your chosen field with just enough practice! Sort of democratizing isn't it? This is blended together with cultural legacies in Chapter 9 to show how culture can encourage that sense of purpose in an individual.

Anyway, I have a student teacher who will be a very good teacher one day and I spoke with her about the value of practice and experience. She won't be a master teacher in her first year, but those hours in the classroom will add up and she will be one day. Well, it sounds less profound here, written down. Believe me, it was inspiring when I spoke about it.

So, in short, this is a heckuva interesting book. I devoured it. It gave me a lot to ruminate about.

Highly recommended.

5stars - "One of the most interesting and profound books I've read this year (A.K.A. the 898th review)" (DWD)

We all know that being in the right place at the right time has a lot to do with success. Malcolm Gladwell gives us lots of examples, the first of which is about being born in the right month if you aspire to professional hockey in Canada. He also stresses the importance of ambition, hard work, and the influences that shape our lives. The most disturbing section has to do with cultural influences and the devastating airline tragedies that occurred partly because of a co-pilot who was overly deferential to the captain and to air traffic controllers. The author often reminds us that it's not necessary to be exceedingly smart to be successful; it's just necessary to be smart enough. He gives the example of a man whose IQ is in the 190s but didn't finish college because of his inability to negotiate a class schedule that would allow him to continue. In contrast, another man attempted to murder a professor and still went on to become immensely successful. Near the end, he takes a linguistic approach to explaining one of the reasons Asians excel at math. I had never really considered how the English language makes arithmetic more difficult than it needs to be. He also presents a strong case for year-round school.

4stars - "keys to success" (Patti)
Very interesting and well-written. Gladwell is smart, and makes this sound like real science but I wonder about his interpretation of statistics. Also, understanding what makes pilots successful will not necessarily encourage you to fly... well, not with certain airlines.

Very interesting and well-written. Gladwell is smart, and makes this sound like real science but I wonder about his interpretation of statistics. Also, understanding what makes pilots successful will not necessarily encourage you to fly... well, not with certain airlines.

3stars - "Entertaining but not Science" (Mary Bast)

I enjoyed this book tremendously. It is well written and very thought provoking. Meritocracy is an ingrained element of our society. Gladwell attacks that notion, however, and does so in a very rational, methodical and well-supported fashion. My summary of the book: luck + hard work + reasonable brain power + reasonable to high "social" intelligence = success. The "luck" factor is what those living under the meritocracy myth like to overlook. Who your parents are; when you were born; where you were born; where you live; etc. -- these things matter immensely. This is a must read for those in employment hiring and college admissions positions (or similar positions). Heck, the best evidence of the premise of this book is George W. Bush -- does anyone think that he would have been president if not for Daddy Bush and the family and life circumstances he was born into?!

5stars - "Enjoyable and enlightening" (V. Vital)

The author detests the idea of individual abilities and efforts being the "key" to success, and goes to great effort to prove that other factors and environment and luck are the key. Some of the factual analysis is correct and fascinating, such as why Canadian hockey stars are heavily-weighted toward certain months of birth, or why Asians excel at language and hard work.

But the book is severely marred by errors, bias, self-indulgence, and even ... let's be honest, falsehood. And the author exudes a stench of racism.

Self-indulgence is worst in the last chapter, an interminable recounting of his family background and how the mean 'ol slaveowners were ever so mean to the poor ol' slaves. Overlong, boring, pointless, but useful if you have insomnia.

There are also factual errors, slovenliness, and obvious lack of fact-checking which color some chapters and make the reader wonder about the entire book. Some of the most striking occur in the fascinating chapter about cultural attitudes and pilot safety. Screaming errors like stating that the signals from a VOR beacon tell a pilot his altitude make a pilot's jaw drop at such idiocy. And then make him wonder whether the same errors or even dishonesty are elsewhere in the book. The same chapter, incidentally, is vague and occasionally wrong about terminology, and strikingly vague about explaining "proper" procedure. Astonishingly, the author doesn't even mention the worst airline disaster in history, caused to a great degree by "cockpit culture."

Disclosure: I've met the author in person and seen him on TV. I lost much respect after hearing several falsehoods. And when, on TV, he said that Barack Obama is a fine choice because the important thing was to have a President who is "part black" (like the author).

A nice read. And if you're having trouble sleeping, the final chapter is a godsend.

2stars - "Biased, Dishonest, Factual Errors -- but Fascinating" (Mark_the_Maven)

Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and Deception in American History / SalesRank : 76

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Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and Deception in American History
Author : Andrew P. Napolitano

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Hardcover [ Thomas Nelson ] [ Release : 2010 / 03 / 02 ]
ISBN : 9781595552662 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 1595552669
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4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
If you like reading case after case of so & so verses whoever, you'll enjoy this book. I love the judge on radio and TV and bought his book based on his engaging media persona. My political slant is staunchly conservative I and agree with his premises, the format reads like a law book text. It's a bore.

If you like reading case after case of so & so verses whoever, you'll enjoy this book. I love the judge on radio and TV and bought his book based on his engaging media persona. My political slant is staunchly conservative I and agree with his premises, the format reads like a law book text. It's a bore.

1stars - "It's a Bore" (Thomas E. Clayton)
This book should be required reading of anyone interested in American History, and especially by those who believe in the US Constitution.

This book should be required reading of anyone interested in American History, and especially by those who believe in the US Constitution.

5stars - "A great history lesson by the judge." (Mike)

The subtitle for the book is "Myth, Power, and Deception in American History", and with that subtitle you would think the book should be stashed away with the conspiracy theory books in the back of your local book store. However, that is not the case with Lies the Government Told You.

The book has listed in it, 17 "lies" told to us by our government, and goes into great detail in each of those chapters in explaining where the lie comes from, how it has been misinterpreted, how the media presents it, and the author, Judge Andrew P. Napolitano's take on the matter.

The lies that we have been told range from rights that have been granted to us in the constitution (all men are created equal), to political media slogans (the war on drugs), and even has a chapter devoted to one of the best satirical quotes from a U. S. President I have ever heard, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help".

Keeping with the book's tradition, I won't lie to you. The book takes a while to read, and can sometimes get confusing, especially to an average Joe like myself, but the author does try to keep things simple and intelligible. Some of the chapters made my blood boil when I began to think real hard on the subject, and many times I put the book back down as quickly as I picked it up! But, I am glad I had the chance to read it. It has opened up my eyes in more ways than one, and raised my blood pressure to boot.

4stars - "Lies the Government Told You" (Shawn A. Griffith)
Judge Napolitano is a very smart man who has written a truly enlightening book that everyone will enjoy regardless of what party you belong to. He calls the government out on its hypocrisy in a very factual manner, it's hard not to be impressed. This book is a must read.

Judge Napolitano is a very smart man who has written a truly enlightening book that everyone will enjoy regardless of what party you belong to. He calls the government out on its hypocrisy in a very factual manner, it's hard not to be impressed. This book is a must read.

3stars - "Enlightening Read" (M. Lewis)
A truly honest book filled with a ton of information about the federal government's deception.

5stars - "Fantastic" (KS)

The 48 Laws of Power / SalesRank : 92

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The 48 Laws of Power
Author : Robert Greene

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Paperback [ Penguin (Non-Classics) ] [ Release : 2000 / 09 / 01 ]
ISBN : 9780140280197 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 0140280197
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Though the book is well written and I do enjoy the history examples, but at the end of the day, it is JUST a book. Take (the book) with a grain of salt.

You have the right to use said "Power"
You have the right to NOT use said "Power"

Free Will, people.
Free Will.

Though the book is well written and I do enjoy the history examples, but at the end of the day, it is JUST a book. Take (the book) with a grain of salt.

You have the right to use said "Power"
You have the right to NOT use said "Power"

Free Will, people.
Free Will.

4stars - "It's a Book & Not a Manual" (Susan W.)

So many people misunderstand this book. Some view it as an antiethical abomination, others as some bag of tricks to cheat with.

In reality it's simply an explanation of the tools of power. What they are, how to use them (using historical examples and modern applications), and what the consequences are. Greene also explains the exceptions to, and consequences of violating the Laws of Power.

Most bad reviews of this book seem to fall into one of three categories.

1. "I (or a friend) tried to do everything in this book and now everyone hates me and won't talk to me"

A. Probably because you didn't follow the Laws very well, and B. No one said you had to go out and act like Atilla the Hun or Napoleon just to get a promotion at your company.

2. "This book is evil or immoral, I'm a good person and can suceed without such vile tactics"

Either A. You are more or less a failure in life or B. You use the laws without realizing it. This argument is akin to saying "I'm a good person, therefore I don't need air to breathe". The Laws simply are whether you use them or not.

3. "This book is too simplistic,dangerous, and poorly written, a much better explanation of power is [whatever] by [whoever] which scientifically studies the issue and delivers better advice."

Interesting how many of these people are professors pitching their own publication or someone who defends reason #2 by supporting some other book, which in actuality also teaches the laws of power, albeit in some watered down form.

Anyway get this book or not, and either use the Laws of Power or be used by them. Your choice.

5stars - "Simply a must read" (John Doe)
Seconding the other positive reviews of this book, I would add that any person in the sales, marketing, negotiation, management, or legal fields should make this a must read. If you're not a natural Type A / High D personality this will help you understand the nuances of interacting with those who are. Plus, the book offers great history lessons that may be read in less than 10 minutes each.

Seconding the other positive reviews of this book, I would add that any person in the sales, marketing, negotiation, management, or legal fields should make this a must read. If you're not a natural Type A / High D personality this will help you understand the nuances of interacting with those who are. Plus, the book offers great history lessons that may be read in less than 10 minutes each.

5stars - "A must read for any career minded professional." (M. Scoggins)

I read an average of 3 to 4 books per month...every month...and of the thousands that I have read..this condensed blend of psychology, history, and order is a significant solution for depression! In the words of Yoda "Named must your fear be...before banish it you can!" This book helps you to define the game of power;to know when and how you will be,or are currently being manipulated, in the struggle for power. Many say that depression is a lack of empowerment...you might find it here. Some of the chapters are distubing...unsettling even, as the meaning remains like a pebble in your shoe, to motivate reflection and change. Well done. I received a new Kindle recently...this was the first book I purchased for it...and undoubtedly the best. I know that it's available on CD now...I'd like to see Amazon offer a combo price for download (Audio and Kindle book).

5stars - "One of my top 10 Books...and moving up!" (R. Stark)

The 48 Laws of Power is worth the money. If you want an edge in business and in life, I recommend this book. Use this book with, the book of five rings, the art of war and the 33 strategies of war. Never mind what others think about the books or about you reading them. They laugh because they don't have the knowledge to apply the reasoning/stragies these books provide. Employers from all works of life want leaders that can lead, not talk B.S. and take two (2) hour lunches. It won't happen overnight but, applied and practiced it will happen and you will get noticed. But, don't take my word for it, get it and see for yourself.

5stars - "A great read..." (Michael D. Grady)

No Apology: The Case for American Greatness / SalesRank : 153

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No Apology: The Case for American Greatness
Author : Mitt Romney

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Hardcover [ St. Martin's Press ] [ Release : 2010 / 03 / 02 ]
ISBN : 9780312609801 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 0312609809
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"But the American revolutionaries disagreed. They held faith in the individual..." (p. 258.)

"No Apology" is an important book by a gifted communicator and genuinely experienced leader.
Romney explains why "the United States is the greatest nation on earth and the hope of the world."
The book is full of enlightened strategies for keeping America strong.

Some of these strategies involve maintaining a defense budget that is at least twice that of Russia and China:
Focusing on a domestic energy infrastructure including drilling for gas and oil, refineries, clean coal and nuclear power plants:
Tax cuts for small business:
Drastic cuts in deficit entitlement spending:
Increasing productivity and educational learning by minimizing the influence of unions, public and private:
Advancing tort reform and minimizing the influence of trial lawyers:
Reestablishing Constitutional state sovereignty that enables each state to be test laboratories for a limitless array of ideas, etc.

One criticism, though, is that when enumerating the written and spoken evils of the likes of Adolph Hitler, Kim Jong-il, Ahmadinejad and Osama bin Laden, he left out the most insidious of all; that is, he didn't include the writings and speeches of Barack Hussein Obama.

"I am having a more and more difficult time understanding how so many people...choose to be Democrats. ...I am puzzled by those who align themselves with a political agenda...that weakens the country and hazards our freedom" (p. 287.)

"True, the Democrats and the media are generally fighting for the same thing: the total destruction of the United States of America." (Ann Coulter, "Guilty," p. 20.)

5stars - "`The Geography of an American Heart'" (Tony Pipia)

I found the book to be insightful and most importantly, PROACTIVE. Governor Romney is not afraid to 'call out' special interest groups for what they are: disruptive forces in a free market economy that hold too much power in the name of helping their members. He admits that they do accomplish good, but is not naive to the damage that they do... Rarely will you see a politician that brave. It is a breath of fresh air.

He is also brave in that he offers specific solutions to be scrutinized by all. He has nothing to hide. I recently heard him speak, and in response to the risks of offering specific solutions and calling out special interest groups, he said (paraphrased), "If it ends up hurting a potential future campaign for me, then so be it... These things need to be said".

Enough political rant. The book is well written, and Gov. Romney provides a nice mix of personal experience, pertinent history, and plausible solutions to the current ailments for America. I would recommend it to anyone.

5stars - "Real Solutions" (D. Wright)

I was supposed to be studying for an engineering midterm but this book kept me up into the AM. Romney has effectively lowered our chances of climbing the global education ladder by writing No Apology. People won't be able to put it down and our GDP will drop accordingly. But it's all for the greater good because Vulcan-grip Mitt surely intends to come out of stealth mode and take the Presidency in 2012. If he can achieve even 5 of his 64 "promises" set forth in No Apology than I'd be happy. I actually believe he can do it too.
P.S. This is a pretty convincing read so stay away if you don't want to be persuaded.

5stars - "I read it twice..." (Chandler Haueter)
I absolutely loved this book! It's very informative (without being boring) about a lot of issues that I knew little of. If Mitt Romney doesn't run for president in 2012 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will gladly take him back as our Governor!

I absolutely loved this book! It's very informative (without being boring) about a lot of issues that I knew little of. If Mitt Romney doesn't run for president in 2012 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will gladly take him back as our Governor!

5stars - "GREAT BOOK!" (A. Logan)
The book points out a vision of an America that embraces personal responsibility. We need some real answers to solve our problems. America is the place where others look to see what freedom looks like. If we don't all chip in, true freedom may be in jeopardy.

The book points out a vision of an America that embraces personal responsibility. We need some real answers to solve our problems. America is the place where others look to see what freedom looks like. If we don't all chip in, true freedom may be in jeopardy.

5stars - "Freedom is the fruit of hard work" (Alpine Shine)

The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World / SalesRank : 131

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Author : W. Cleon Skousen

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This book is about our Constitution and what our Founding Fathers said about the issue contained in it. At least 50% of the book are direct quotes from the Founder's writings. First it covers the original structure of our government and the purposes of each. Then it talks on each of the twenty-eight basic principles of the Constitution. The Constitution itself isn't very long so it shouldn't be a surprise that this book isn't obscenely long either, but you will know more about your rights and what's going on in our government in a short time than most of our senators and representatives seem to know. You might even be angry enough to get involved when you see how many of your rights have been swept under the rug or twisted around before you were born and how much you are missing. You will also have a new appreciation of the awesomeness of our country and how, in spite of our problems, the world looks to us and envies us because of our freedom. Eldridge Cleaver, a former Minister of Information for the Black Panthers said, "I would rather be in jail in America than free anywhere else." Read about how the Constitution provides for the poor, education, free market, debt, property rights, equality, religion and morality. Don't accept opinion, get the facts. This book is very clearly written and easy to read.

5stars - "A Must Read For All Americans" (Denise Martin)

This book covers twenty-eight principles that the United States was founded upon. Every American who has the privilege of voting should be required to read this book. The author suggests that the unique form of government established in the United States is the reason our country has prospered so wonderfully since the government was formed. A great introductory book which will cause me to further investigate the founders of our country.

5stars - "Required Reading" (Charles E. Whitman)
The 5000 Year Leap is a profound addition to any study on Americas origins and the faith of the founders. Well researched and presented. All sources are cited thoughtfully and with detail. Any one who doubts the message of this book has a plethera of sources that they can research on their own. I did on a few and was satisfied with my findings corroborating the text with the source.

The 5000 Year Leap is a profound addition to any study on Americas origins and the faith of the founders. Well researched and presented. All sources are cited thoughtfully and with detail. Any one who doubts the message of this book has a plethera of sources that they can research on their own. I did on a few and was satisfied with my findings corroborating the text with the source.

5stars - "Worth every cent" (Chad10052002)
Some of the ideas discussed may seem outdated and I can't say I agree 100% with every idea expressed, but if you ask me this would be a great book for anyone wanting a better understanding of the principles that made America the greatest nation in the world, and possibly in all of history. It's full of great Historical facts that every High School student should be learning, but probably isn't.

Some of the ideas discussed may seem outdated and I can't say I agree 100% with every idea expressed, but if you ask me this would be a great book for anyone wanting a better understanding of the principles that made America the greatest nation in the world, and possibly in all of history. It's full of great Historical facts that every High School student should be learning, but probably isn't.

4stars - "Great Political review of the last 200+ years." (S. J. Hollist)
this book explains how our Forefathers formed the most people usable government the world has seen and how we have survived the past 250 years in these UNITED STATES of AMERICA Land of the FREE & Home of the BRAVE

this book explains how our Forefathers formed the most people usable government the world has seen and how we have survived the past 250 years in these UNITED STATES of AMERICA Land of the FREE & Home of the BRAVE

4stars - "great book on how we have survived" (Bruce S. Pierce)

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals / SalesRank : 82

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Author : Michael Pollan

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For me, there is no greater praise for a book. I'm 3/4 through the book now, and already, it has challenged my views on food, farming, markets, and the US. And I kinda want to be a "grass farmer."

For me, there is no greater praise for a book. I'm 3/4 through the book now, and already, it has challenged my views on food, farming, markets, and the US. And I kinda want to be a "grass farmer."

5stars - "Will Change the Way You Think" (Brendan D. Kemp)

I tackled the book with an "It's another school assignment" mindset. I finished the book satisfied and savvy. After the few chapters I was readying myself for a couple of hours of reading. It may not be a page-turning thriller, but the humorous tone and interesting tidbits kept me reading.

Pollan turns scientific explanations about foods into understandable, plain English explanations about foods. It's easy to comprehend what he's talking about so I don't have to spare an extra brain trying to decode words like dimethylpolysiloxene and glyceride because Pollan follows up with simple, relatable definitions.

Throughout the book he supplies a bountiful amount of quotes from all sorts of people he encountered throughout his journey to trace raw food to our dinner table. He cites many other works and also occasionally pulls a sentence or two from them. He offers a variety of examples and some anecdotes to help support an ethical, healthy, and tasty meal.

A nice thing about his voice is it's not robotic. His writing sounds human, it sounds like a friend even. The casual tone and 2nd person perspective makes the daunting subject of discussing food science seem easier. Yet when information needs to get across he'll say it bluntly. Switching between straightforward, outright explanations and playful, colorful comments keeps the writing interesting.

In the beginning he mostly focuses on the scientific and economic aspects about food. He starts off with the Zea Mays (corn). Instead of boring his audience with a plain description about how corn dominates the supermarket, he uses a variety of interesting wordplay (The Rise of the Zea Mays, Corn Sex, etc) and compares corn to being something like a dictator. This kept me continuing to read on, which I'm glad I did. After he guides the reader through a series of exposition, he enters narrative. He talks about his experience preparing a purely hunter-gather meal (cutting a few corners) and this lets the reader feel. Instead of raw explanation, we now get more emotional and story-like. I thought this was a good move on Pollan's part to help persuade readers to combat the Omnivore's Dilemma and become healthier.

All in all, I enjoy Pollan's style very much. The humor gives good breaks between hefty paragraphs of dry exposition and the entertaining stories he brings helps the reader picture the scenes so that it isn't all dry, groundless science. Never for me has learning about eating healthy been so amusing. Definitely a good read, although slightly chunky and hard to digest at some points.

5stars - "Recommended and Delicious" (F. Ding)
It took me a long time to get through this book, but it was so worth it. Thank you, Michael Pollan, for opening my eyes!

It took me a long time to get through this book, but it was so worth it. Thank you, Michael Pollan, for opening my eyes!

5stars - "Brilliant" (a reader)

One of the best books I've read in recent years. Author Pollan swings big, and delivers. An indictment of us, basically, as Pollan covers the entire food industry and the American public's participation in a massive scam designed to support big business.

This terrific read will make you question every bit of food you ever consume.

Highly recommended for all readers. A good book for high school students interested in discovering how the world works, as well.

5stars - "Five Stars: Lives Up to All the Hype" (Joseph C. Sweeney)

An essential book to inform and humanize us about our place in the food chain and the choices we have in the marketplace (perhaps the best way to vote). Pollard weaves a strand of his own story, affectionate and self-effacing, as he single-handedly bushwhacks the ways of our eating from paleolithic to post genetically modified. Tremendously researched passion and morality into a single meal (I mean book).

5stars - "Must Read (before you eat)" (William Scheffel)

Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama's Radical Agenda / SalesRank : 74

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Author : Sean Hannity

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ISBN : 9780062003058 / ASIN(ISBN-10) : 0062003054
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