Politics & Social Sciences

The Political Economy of the Mass Media - Manufacturing Consent
The Political Economy of the Mass Media - Manufacturing Consent

Review:I am kicking myself for missing the deadline of the Kindle return policy. I'm only about 20% of the way through this book and while they do make valid points and have plenty of information to back their claims what kills the book is the author's tone (particularly using Latin and other pretentious wording to reassure the reader of how extra intelligent this guy is) and employing similar tactics of bias, manipulation, and carefully ignoring certain information to give readers the wrong impression... Read more

A Hidden Dimension of American Racism - Sundown Towns
A Hidden Dimension of American Racism - Sundown Towns

Review:I gave this book three stars - not because of the subject matter, but due to poor proofreading and/or fact checking.

I was born in a sundown town and we had to leave when I was a baby because my father was a person of color. Since I now live in a primarily Scandinavian area (thought definitely not "whites only") I decided to look in the index and check out the history of my current town. I saw three pages with references to my city due to horrendous lynchings of three African-American men... Read more

Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery - The Fiery Trial
Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery - The Fiery Trial

Review:Dr. Eric Foner is a prolific and expert American historian. Aside from textbooks, he has published widely on American Slavery, Reconstruction and the Civil War. Foner, in 2010, won the Pulitzer Prize for his "The Fiery Trial." This book is a gem which is essential reading for those wanting to explore the thinking on slavery in the mind of the genius Abraham Lincoln, the Great Empancipator.
Lincoln was always against slavery since the trips he took in his youth to New Orleans where he saw sl... Read more

The Art of Communicating
The Art of Communicating

Review:A million ways to say the same thing in a very small book. If you need to have something beat into your head over and over before you get the concept, this is the book for you. Basically, just be mindful.- of others, their energy, yourself and your energy. Be aware of toxic communication both ways. Read more

Teachings of the Founder of Aikido - The Art of Peace
Teachings of the Founder of Aikido - The Art of Peace

Review:Just fantastic. I felt like my brain was being elevated simply by reading these glorious words. The attached CD really is a nice addition to the book - I listen to it during my commute to work and it makes me cry! That is how beautiful Morihei Ueshiba's thoughts are!! Read more

10th Anniversary Edition - A Handbook for Living - The Art of Happiness
10th Anniversary Edition - A Handbook for Living - The Art of Happiness

Review:I've looked through some of the other reviews of this book here on this website before reading the book. I was surprised by the negative comments about the author (Dr. Howard Cutler)! But, as I read further into the book, I began to understand why.

I do feel that the author did us a service by collecting the words of the Dalai Lama. The author's pointed questions provided good launch points for responses. Also, the collection of the Dalai Lama's words from his seminars in Arizona were als... Read more

The Making of a Special Forces Warrior - Chosen Soldier
The Making of a Special Forces Warrior - Chosen Soldier

Review:This is a well-written book about selection and training of US Army special forces. I really enjoyed experiencing selection, qualification and particularly Robin Sage through the writer's words. I highly recommend to anyone and also for prospective SF warriors! Read more

Chosen by God
Chosen by God

Review:If you are a seeker of God's truth and believe all that is written in the bible, then read this. But If you are afraid to find out you have been wrong in your believe all your Christian life, then, this book is not for you. Let me just remind you that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but He has clearly stipulated that the truth shall set you free, and you shall be free indeed!
Wonderful book specially for those who want to understand clearly the Sovereignty of God in Salvation.
R.C. ... Read more

Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan
Journey to Ixtlan: The Lessons of Don Juan

Review:Did you ever try to find your hands in your dreams? I tried. And succeeded. All by myself, without any fancy workshops. And now I am thinking - if this technique works, could all the rest in Castaneda books be true? What do you think? Read more

How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships - The Lost Art of Listening
How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships - The Lost Art of Listening

Review:This was suggested to my by my professor and I really don't feel like it gives me anything I haven't already learned in my undergrad and now grad classes in counseling. For a non student I can see where this could be helpful. Read more

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