Forgotten Empire: The World of Ancient Persia

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This sumptuous book traces the rise and fall of one of the ancient world's largest and richest empires. Encompassing a rich diversity of different peoples and cultures, Persia's Achaeminid Empire flourished between 550 and 331 B.C. The empire originated with Cyrus the Great (559-530 B.C.) and expanded under his successors, who ruled from the royal capitals of Susa and Persepolis, until at its peak it stretched from the Indus Valley to Greece and from the Caspian Sea to Egypt. The Achaeminids acted as a bridge between the earlier Near Eastern cultures and the later Classical world of the Mediterranean and had a profound influence on Greece in political, military, economic, and cultural fields. Forgotten Empire was created in association with the British Museum, which is mounting the most comprehensive exhibit ever staged on the Achaeminids. This book opens a window onto the wealth and splendor of Persian society--its rich palaces, exquisite craftsmanship, and sophisticated learning. Showcasing an unprecedented loan of unique material from the National Museum of Tehran--most of which has never before been presented outside of Iran--this beautifully illustrated and produced book demonstrates why the sculpture, glazed panels, gold vessels, and jewelry of the Achaeminids rank among the finest ever produced.
Because the palace was central to imperial life, remains from the royal sites of Susa and Persepolis are a major focus. Forgotten Empire is divided into sections such as the expansion of the Persian Empire, arms and warfare, trade and commerce, writing, luxury dinner services, jewelry, religious and burial customs, and the rediscovery of ancient Persia.

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An excellent book on Ancient Persia.......2007-06-12

This large and attractive book is the work of two scholars from the Department of the Ancient Near East at the British Museum - John Curtis, the Keeper of the Department, and Nigel Tallis, his special assistant. It was created to accompany an exhibition of the museum's holding, and acts as something of a catalogue. But, it is so much more than that.

What this book really is is a history of Ancient Persia, illustrated with many colorful pictures of Persian artifacts. Many subjects are covered herein, ranging from a general history of Ancient Persia, through the royal table, religion, imperial administration, and transport and warfare. And last, but not least, is a chapter on the legacy of Ancient Persia.

Overall, I found this to be a very interesting book. It takes a very interesting look at certain subjects that are not adequately covered in most books - such as burial customs. Plus, I must say that the brightly colored pictures of the artifacts, such as Persian stamp- and cylinder-seals were worth the price of the book alone.

I think that this is an excellent book on Ancient Persia, one that is sure to please any student of ancient history.

Remembering The Persian Empire.......2006-09-03

The book is an excellent introduction to the Persian Empire; the world's first true empire. From developing new forms of political administration, building roads that would inspire Rome, fromulating monotheism and fostering cultural tolerance, the Persians were innovators in every sense of the word. Sadly this world is all too often forgotten or only mentioned in passing. This is an excellent beginning for anyone interested in the history of Iran, whose people trace their roots- both ethnically and culturally- to the world of ancient Persia.

forgotten empire.......2006-07-02

The exhibition was absolutely wonderful with material from Louvre,British Museum,National Museum of Iran,my eyes were filled with tears as soon I walked into the exhibition rooms and I remembered my first visit to Persepolis(Parse) as a child.Cyrus the Great laid the foundation for an Empire based on tolerance for other cultures and traditions and the Great king and Persians demonstrated their desire for other nations to maintain their own ethnocultural traditions.I recommend this book specially to readers who wish to get the correct information contray to the repeated Macedonian propaganda and I hope this book will be available in Persian language for that group of my compatriot who have forgotten their glorious past.The name of the book describes my point of view.

excellent work.......2006-05-26

I loved the book. There are hundreds of excellent quality photos, lots of descriptions, wonderful articles, and useful maps to help understanding the old Persia. It covers every aspect of life in ancient Persia: the government, the financial system and daily life. I have watched the photos every day and still want to watch them more. Articles are academically sound, easy to read and the book is well structured.

Another good thing about it is that, it reveals the bias introduced to the Ancient history by Greeks.

Corrects 2300 years of anti-Persian biass.......2006-05-23

I have the Catalog of the British Museum Exhibition: "Forgotten Empire, the world of Ancient Persia" by the same authors. This book's text is essentially the same as the text in the catalog. The exhibition, and this book, mark a turning point in our appreciation of the legacy of the Ancient Persians in 'western' civilization. For too long the Greek texts colored western opinions of the Persians. This consise, clear, well-reasoned study begins to correct that biass. Oh - and the illustrations are exquisite!

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In the chaos of Milan's swiftly-converting industrial quarter, one massive space has been set aside for contemporary art. Merkaba documents Hangar Bicocca's first installation, the seven title towers, from the prototype stage to installation by cranes and pulleys to the spotlight. Each precarious-looking spire of cement and lead boxes has a name of its own as well. "Falling Stars," "Sternenlager," "Die Sefiroth," "Tzim-Tzum," "Shevirat Ha-Kelim," "Tiqqun" and "The Seven Heavenly Palaces." Their towering silhouettes, some as many as 50 feet high, are as mystical as their titles suggest, but they also seem to make reference to all that is changing and staying the same in the city where they stand, home both to early sacred and secular towers and contemporary skyscrapers. Kiefer, known best for his reckonings with German history, proves that he can work the same alchemy elsewhere.

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Simplistic,Ex girlfriend is a criminologist,so this book was no surprise.

The Avenger of Blood: A Plot Where Real Facts and Evidences Face Faith
Miguel Batista
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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The Entitled

ASIN: 1425103634

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There are many things that cannot be proven through the eyes of the law, but through the eyes of humanity, they are the law.

Thomas Santiago, a fourteen-year-old boy with the carefree existence typical of most boys his age, is accused of committing a series of shocking murders. From that moment on, his life becomes a churning nightmare of death full of questions without answers.

So begins Miguel Batista’s thriller The Avenger Of Blood, a heart-pounding ride as the author takes us down into the darkest depths of the human soul, and forces us to question everything we thought we knew about justice and the mysterious paths of faith.

As the story unfolds, the mind-boggling mystery becomes increasingly intertwined with the awesome power of the divine, the supernatural powers of a killer, and the stunning reason which compels him to commit these heinous crimes.

From scene to scene, through gripping dialogue, the story presents a wide range of colorful characters that portray or reflect the conflict between the law and the truth to life.

Is Thomas innocent? And, if so, who, or what, kills by his hand?

What does the phrase written in blood, found at every crime scene, mean?

Why the strong scent of flowers? The story journeys into the unknown, where there is always an answer, though it may be buried deep inside the most ancient secrets. Page after page, a new mystery unfolds, building to an end without end… A spine-tingling conclusion that forces us to face the horror and the truth: the time of the blood avenger has come… Who will be found innocent, through the eyes of the law?

In this thrilling debut, Miguel Batista will have readers questioning their faith in divine justice.

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Simplistic,Ex girlfriend is a criminologist,so this book was no surprise........2007-07-28

Elizabeth Estacea once a Model and Singer, began working as a Criminal Investigator while dating Miguel Batista. So this book isn't a great shock as to genre. But it is intrifuing although he is still developing his form. It's a solid effort,he had help from several specialists on details. So he did his research,I'd recommend it for a good weekend read.

The New Face of Baseball: The One-Hundred-Year Rise and Triumph of Latinos in America's Favorite Sport

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The Latino Influence in Baseball - Past and Present
Good Stuff!

The New Face of Baseball: The One-Hundred-Year Rise and Triumph of Latinos in America's Favorite Sport
Tim Wendel
Manufacturer: Harper Paperbacks
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ASIN: 0060536322
Release Date: 2004-07-06

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Going as far back as the mid-nineteenth century, to the early days of Cuban baseball, Wendel traces the spread of American baseball fever in the Caribbean and Mexico; discusses lesser-known historical standouts, including Adolfo Luque and Martin Dihigo; and describes the days when only light-skinned Latinos wereallowed to participate in Major League competition as well as the linguistic barrier many Latinos faced when playing on teams with "English only" rules.

Featuring interviews with Latino superstars past and present; a foreword by Bob Costas; the first-ever-published Latino All-Century Team, featuring players selected by Omar Minaya; and photos taken by award-winning Sports Illustrated photographer Victor Baldizon, The New Face of Baseball helps fans of America's favorite pastime to understand the history of those who bring hope and honor every season to the teams they have given their lives to, and the Hispanic culture that, if allowed, can lie hidden and unnoticed under a team jersey.

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The Latino Influence in Baseball - Past and Present.......2005-09-06

Wendel gives a face to the many Latino players that have been a part of baseball in the US -- first in "Negro" leagues and finally in the majors where they have come to dominate. Wendel's writing is always very readable, with facts interlaced with plenty of stories by and about the Latino players. The photographs are a wonderful plus to this excellent account of the rise of Latino players in baseball. Six year olds (such as my grandson) can readily identify the pictures of current players. Another excellent read (this one fiction) by Wendel is "Castro's Curveball." I highly recommend it also.

Good Stuff!.......2003-07-12

Okay, let's start with my admission that I'm not a baseball fan. I knew the game from childhood but the big money and greed have alienated many of us who enjoyed baseball as kids. That being said, I found that The New Face of Baseball refreshing enough to evoke some of those feelings that made me appreciate baseball in the first place. The book has to do with talented Latino baseball players like Clemente, Cepeda, and Sosa. The common element is that these players played the game elsewhere before coming the United States, places where the game is more sacred and believe it or not more important than here in America.

The books consists of short stories about many of today's heroes that have quickly become baseball superstars, and those older stars who paved the way for the younger Latino players much the way Robinson and Dobry did for African American players. The author uses player interviews and past experiences of his own to give the reader a greater appreciation for what players Latin America have done for today's game.

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Life at The Sporting News began in 1886, and baseball has long been our life blood. Though photographs, especially baseball photographs, did not appear in the publication until 1902, we still gathered them, collected them, cherished them. We look at them now, as we pass them in our work space, as we comb through hundreds of thousands of images filed away in our research center, and the memories always resurface.

Game Faces is a glimpse of the game outside the white lines, candid, engaging and revealing images and portraits of players before their prime, in their prime and after their prime. It is a collection of some of the game's greatest names, some of the game's most cherished names, and some of the game's most obscure names.

In Game Faces, you'll come face-to-face with a youthful Ted Williams, a brutish Frank Thomas, an aging Babe Ruth. You'll come eye-to-eye with a thoughtful Pedro Martinez, a menacing Randy Johnson, a determined Kerry Wood.

Game Faces captures baseball from before-they-were-stars photographs, from Bob Feller to Albert Pujols, to ambassadors of the game, from Tommy Lasorda to Max Patkin to some of the Negro League's greatest stars.

Come share some memories with us.

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kind of boring!!!.......2001-12-10

The book was actually boring...I knew it was only pictures, but I didnt expect there to be so many pictures of the same player. For Example there is six pictures of Barry Bonds.. I guess I was looking for more players...The book does have some good pictures of the few players they show however...

Cleveland Indians "Game Face" Magazine Sept. 2001 (100th Anniversary year.)

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Cleveland Indians "Game Face" Magazine Sept. 2001 (100th Anniversary year.)
Larry Dolan
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The Face of Baseball
Owen Andrews & Rebecca Beall Barns (edited)
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Fantastic Baseball Photographs

The Face of Baseball
John Weiss
Manufacturer: Lickle Pub Inc
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Fantastic Baseball Photographs.......2005-05-13

A great book. Fantastic pictures. Pick up a copy, its worth more than the cost! Memories are priceless!

In Your Face - In Your Heart: The Story of Joe Cronin

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In Your Face - In Your Heart: The Story of Joe Cronin
Robert Gorman
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ASIN: 0979228700

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WHEN STAR ATHLETES WERE HEROES... In an era that boasted scores of baseball greats such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx, Hall of Famer Joe Cronin rose from a seldom used shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1927 to American League MVP in 1930. Joe went on to become player-manager, general manager and finally American League President, the first player ever to have risen to that office. In Your Face - In Your Heart includes these exciting career highlights: At 26, the youngest manager to lead his team to the pennant Sold to the Boston Red Sox for $250,000, the most ever spent at that time for a player at time even more than was paid for Babe Ruth! Served as player-manager for the Red Sox for 13 seasons and then general manager for 11 seasons Joe Cronin was a true sports hero. In contrast, today s sports stars are more likely to take the spotlight for their arrests or the use of performance-enhancing drugs than for their athletic prowess. Bob Gorman has given us the story of a humble, hard-working athlete that serves as a reminder of what heroes really are.

Life Magazine issue dated May 7, 1945: Cover Story: THE GERMAN PEOPLE; PHOTOGRAPHIC ESSAY: Spring in France; New baseball Czar Faces Tough Season; POUYLTRY: Ducks for Food; see additional description below

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NEW FACE OF BASEBALL
Tim Wendel
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Dodgers, angels face marketing challenges: fans' loyalty is tested by region's ball clubs.(Up Front): An article from: Los Angeles Business Journal
David Greenberg
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This digital document is an article from Los Angeles Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on January 17, 2005. The length of the article is 761 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dodgers, angels face marketing challenges: fans' loyalty is tested by region's ball clubs.(Up Front)
Author: David Greenberg
Publication: Los Angeles Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 17, 2005
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: 27 Issue: 3 Page: 5(1)

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The second Judge Dredd scenario in the Kazan Gambit trilogy from Mongoose Publishing continues the story of the greatest threat Mega-City One has seen in many years, as judges continue to track down evil Sov-block agents before they bring the Justice Department to its knees. Complete with all new rules, Russian Roulette not only provides several gaming sessions of exciting adventure, but also forms a vital part of the growing Judge Dredd roleplaying game.

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In the spirit of his savagely funny and national best-seller Parliament of Whores, Give War a Chance is P. J. O'Rourke's number one New York Times best-selling follow-up. O'Rourke runs hilariously amok by tackling the death of Communism, sanctimonious liberals, and America's perennial bad guy Saddam Hussein in a series of classic dispatches from his coverage of the 1991 Gulf War. Here is our most mordant and unnervingly funny political satirist on: Kuwait City after the Gulf War: "It looked like all the worst rock bands in the world had stayed there at the same time." On Saddam Hussein, O'Rourke muses: "He's got chemical weapons filled with ... chemicals. Maybe he's got The Bomb. And missiles that can reach Riyadh, Tel Aviv, Spokane. Stock up on nonperishable foodstuffs. Grab those Diet Coke cans you were supposed to take to the recycling center and fill them up with home heating oil. Bury the Hummel figurines in the yard. We're all going to die. Details at eleven."

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shorter review.......2006-11-29

"Give War a Chance" is a very entertaining book. The book contains a bunch of loose stories about various subjects ranging from communism, to hippies, the 1st Gulf War, how stupid the Carters were, and how evil the Kennedys were.

My favorite three chapters were:
The chapter about democracy taking over in Nicaragua.
The chapter about Dr Ruth.
The chapter about how evil the Kennedy Clan was, and is.

There were also interesting tales about the first gulf war.

great title, laugh out loud humor.......2006-08-13

The title is brilliant, his humor just right, and I always appreciate a fellow libertarian.

Mostly, his book is common sense. War is often a necessary evil that has produced more peace than anything else. Rich taxpayers and the Marine Corps do more for world peace than the 1% of Ben & Jerry's profits that are set aside for that purpose - but then that's stating the obvious, isn't it?

Plus, always relying on diplomacy is naïve, unrealistic (remember Hitler?). People are inherently evil, not good.

And I never knew that O'Rourke used to be a "long-haired peace creep" back in the 60s, although it makes him more authentic. He's been on the Other Side, so he knows what they believe firsthand, making him an excellent critic, far more knowledgable than people who have been either strict liberals or strict conservatives for their entire lives. A "reliable narrator."

A Funny look back in time.......2005-08-20

A solid and very funny look at the crazy folks of the 3rd world. I really enjoyed this man's work and his wickly funny observations about this crazy old world of ours.

Give me a break.......2005-07-30

Typical O'Rourke drivel. Heres how it goes. PJ gets Rolling Stone to pay to send him to Lebanon, Panama (circa Noriega) and some other places where they have lots of guns and bad manners and little of anything else, in the hopes that he will get drunk enough to wander out from the hotel bar, see some "bad stuff" and come up with something funny to say about it. His humor is pointed and well placed at times. Most of the time though he, merely, uses the humor to set up some libertarian screed. Heavy reliance on Cato institute,intern-toadies(who fact check, research and do the academic heavy lifting) at times gives O'Rourke the appearance of knowing his arse from a hole in the ground....do not be fooled. PJ is a Hunter Thompson wannabe, but who lacks HT'S gonads. SKIP IT.

I laughed out loud!.......2004-07-15

This book is insightful, witty, and hilarious. O'Rourke certainly has a biased point of view and glosses over any argument that would say he's wrong (while insulting his opponents, often personally and unfairly), but he makes a strong case for war, capitalism, and freedom.

Some of his comments during the 1991 Gulf War regarding the differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims seem out of date given September 11, but are interesting nonetheless. I wouldn't have expected someone in the Gulf at that time to see what was coming.

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Anthony Tihamer Komjathy grew up in a small Hungarian town, Satoraljaujhely, which was divided into a Czechoslovakian half and a Hungarian half. The author became interested in the history of Eastern Europe at a young age and has devoted much of his life to examining the treaties and events which have defined geographic and political situations throughout the Eastern countries. "Give Peace One More Chance!" compares the treaties following both WWI and WWII. Komjathy discusses the failure of the treaties and explains that they disregarded the moral principle of national self-determination. He looks at the use of force intended to "preserve" peace and the demands, especially those of the Hungarians, to rectify the dishonesty and manipulation imposed upon them. Komjathy interprets the implications of revisions of the Munich Agreement, the First and Second Vienna Awards and the re-annexation of Ruthenia by Hungary and then, after WWII, the serious consequences of Stalin's (and the Allied Powers') condemnation of the treaties. Komjathy seeks to revise the 1947 Parisian treaty in order to prevent the repetition of such calamities in the Danube Valley. He not only points out existing dangers, but also suggests very useful solutions. Contents: The First Vienna Award; Reunion of Hungary and Ruthenia; The Second Vienna Award; Comparison of Tranon and Paris Treaty; Conclusions and Suggestions; Epilogue; Appendixes: Agreement Between Hungary and Croatia; The Munich Agreement; Letter of the Hungarian Ambassador; Bibliography; List of Maps.

Give War a Chance: Eyewitness Accounts of Mankind's Struggle Against Tyranny, Injustice and Alcohol-Free Beer

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Funny and insightful
Yes, liberals can dig P.J. too
give war a chance!
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Give War a Chance: Eyewitness Accounts of Mankind's Struggle Against Tyranny, Injustice and Alcohol-Free Beer
P. J. O'Rourke
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ASIN: 0871135205

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The bestselling author of Parliament of Whores now dismantles victims ranging from backpack liberals to Lee Iacocca and surveys the collapse of communism, celebrity, and liberalism. "Whatever your political persuasion, you would have to be totally humorless not to feel like chuckling when he (O'Rourke) starts hacking away."--New York Times Book Review.

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Funny and insightful.......2005-06-30

This was a fun book to read, which is odd for a book on war. O'Rourke describes, in his unique way, the first Gulf War (and various other subjects).

The review of the Jimmy and Roz Carter book, and the associated drinking game, are worth the price of the book. Thankfully he takes the time to expose Carter for the numbskull he really is. That is refreshing in a time when the mainstream media treat the worst President of my lifetime like he is some foreign policy guru.

Once I started reading this book I could not put it down because it is a good mix of humor and history.

If you are a PJ O'Rourke fan, or new to his writing, you will enjoy this book.

Yes, liberals can dig P.J. too.......2004-02-11

For those of you who say that liberals are too starchy for O'Roarke's satire, well, let me say this. I personally have no use for Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Hannity, O'Reilly, Moore, or just hypocrites in general. But O'Roarke is another beast altogether. The rest of these guys want to indoctrinate you, they want your soul, your money, your vote. O'Roarke, on the other hand, just wants you to drop your pants in the checkout isle at WalMart and if you get away with it he will take you to Rick's Cabaret and get drunk with you whether you are black or white or republican or liberal. O'Roarke is a republican, but unlike the others mentioned above, if you are not a republican he doesn't think you are evil, he just thinks you are amusing in a kind of comical martian kind of way. He's about political satire rather than political invective, which means that even if you are a liberal you might find him a lot funnier than Michael Moore. He's like the Hunter S. Thompson of the right, and probably just as likely as Thompson to take flight from DEA agents.

I've been reading O'Roarke since his days at National Lampoon, which while O'Roarke was the editor was the funniest magazine ever created. What makes O'Roarke such a gifted writer is his eye for the signs of the times. He can find the smallest details in everyday society, like the new menu at McDonalds, things that most of us ignore, and use them to represent, say, the affects of NAFTA on the underground trafficking of bootleg tequila. It's kind of uncanny.

The other notable thing about O'Roarke is his work-drunk prose. Unlike his conservative competetors (and liberal competetors in the political comment vein) O'Roarke is truly a lover of the English language and I would rank him alongside Thomas McGuane as among the most talented essayists we have.

O'Roarke will offend the politically correct, but be assured he paints the right-wing kooky fringe with the same broad brush he applies to liberals.He does think the Clinton's are strange, but no stranger than that element of the right wing which is obsessed with smearing them. For instance, liberals would surely love his peice on the Heritage USA theme park (stories like this are why you won't find him on the bookshelves next to Hannity). Anyway, I've read a lot of O'Roarke's stuff and GWAC ranks right at the top next to Holidays in Hell.

give war a chance!.......2003-12-22

"Give war a chance!" Get it? The title is a rebuke to the John Lennon song "give peace a chance!" And that is as funny as this book gets. The author attempts to be funny in this way. He is white, well to do, and adored by many conservatives and libertarians for he mocks those who try to change the world for the better. In an earlier time, he would have made fun of Negroes and injuns, but he is not that crude. Here he merely states that war is ok, just don't let me fight in one! In all, a very funny and nasty book for the fat cat on your gift list.

Let others fight wars, PJ is too busy making rationales for them!

A Sober Perspective.......2003-02-07

Having been in many parts of the world which O'Rourke describes, I find his conclusions very accurate and worthy of reading over and over. He has been to these places, participated in their activities, and spoken to individuals from opposing sides. He is funny (though sometimes too vulgar for some people's taste) and his humor is not bitter. Though the reader may be unfamiliar with some of the names of people and events in history O'Rourke uses to illustrate things, the author is still able to make his points. His writing style with rich vocabulary is refreshing in a time when political writings read like children's essays. Overall, a very educational read.

Funny Light Hearted Reading.......2003-01-25

I got the book as gift and have enjoyed reading it. Not having traveled abroad but having lived through the period he describes, I found O'Rouke's various travels to former soviet republics, Latin America and the Arab World witty and lively. I kept remarking to myself, I wish I would have written that. Many times, I read excerpts aloud to my wife.

As a typical American, I forget about political events that shaped my adolescence and early adulthood. Having fought my share of wars with my schoolyard "sandalistas," I am glad that Mr. O'Rouke jogged my memory and washed it historical vindication.

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Give Christ a chance,
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Give Peace a Chance: Exploring the Vietnam Antiwar Movement : Essays from the Charles Debenedetti Memorial Conference (Syracuse Studies on Peace and Conflict Resolution)
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Give War a Chance
P.J. O'ROURKE
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Give War a Chance
P.J. O'Rourke
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P.J. O'Rourke
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Give War a Chance Eyewitness Accounts of Mankinds Struggle Against Tyranny, Injustice and Alcohol Free Beer
O'Rourke P J
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P.J. O'Rourke
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ASIN: B000P9X9GI

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Meticulously detailed analysis of the rise of the melodie, its adaptation by Berlioz, and its apogee in the songs of Fauré and Duparc. A song catalogue, newly revised and expanded, lists available sources for the concert artist or amateur musician seeking to expand his repertoire. Revised 1970 edition. Features 250 musical excerpts. Bibliography.

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French Song from Berlioz to Duparc
Frits Noske
Manufacturer: Dover
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NUU1G0

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Advertising is often portrayed negatively, as corrupting a mythically pure relationship between people and things. In Advertising Myths Anne Cronin argues that it is better understood as a "matrix of transformation" that performs divisions in the social order and arranges classificatory regimes. Focusing on consumption controversies, Cronin contends that advertising is constituted of "circuits of belief" that flow between practitioners, clients, regulators, consumers and academics. Controversies such as those over tobacco and alcohol advertising, she argues, distil these beliefs and articulate with programs of social engineering aimed at altering consumption patterns. This book will be essential reading for students and academics of advertising and consumption.

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Offers a fresh perspective on the origins of business unionism.

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