books by Doubleday     books:       Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II21 reviews Douglas A. Blackmon Doubleday, 2008 PROUD OF AMERICA? I haven't read this book yet, but was introduced to it on Bill Moyers Journal this week. I know it's a 5-Star book already. It occurred to me that with this book, and the publications and documentaries on the destruction of the American Indian, slavery, our aggression towards Mexico and the displacement of Hawaii's Monarchy and its people (among others), the question of whether I am "proud" of ...             Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, ...35 reviews Michio Kaku Doubleday, 2008 Impossible is relative As he did in "Visions," "Hyperspace," and "Beyond Einstein," Professor Michio Kaku has again penned a gem. Eminently readable, and as always packed full of related facts, this logically guided but wide-eyed romp across the terrain of the impossible, near-impossible and the far-fetched impossible, contains a veritable boutique of novel and leading-edge ideas. But that is not all. He also ...             The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court137 reviews Jeffrey Toobin Doubleday, 2007 Why Presidential Elections Matter Jeffrey Toobin makes a strong case in "The Nine" that the 2008 election is indeed a change election if only because another Republican president will doom Roe v. Wade and other constitutional protections hanging by the thread of a moderate Justice (Stevens, Souter or Ginsberg) stepping down during the next Presidential term. The Nine looks at how the current Supreme Court Justices' ...             Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream8 reviews Ross Douthat, Reihan Salam Doubleday, 2008 The Grand Coalition The authors have a simple thesis that political success means advocating for the working class sector. They maintain that the working class are independent voters that swing elections. Their first chapter is a history from the days of the early republic to the present day that illustrates this theory. The writers are Republicians themselves who have a progressive bent in their beliefs. They ...             Devil May Care (James Bond)45 reviews Sebastian Faulks Doubleday, 2008 Reads like a real Bond book Author Sebastian Faulks did a reasonably good job of imitating Ian Fleming as writer of James Bond. Fleming, you will recall, passed away in 1964. Pick up 'Devil May Care' as pleasant summer reading and you will not be disappointed. All the Bond elements are here: the villain, girl sidekick, drinking, tradecraft, and international travel. I read Casino Royale-(c)1953-just before 'Devil May ...             The Appeal391 reviews John Grisham Doubleday, 2008 Excellent and interesting story, but shotty ending I've been a Grisham fan for years, but I must admit I was a bit disappointed in his ending here. He left to many ends untied in the end; however, the rest of the book was an excellent critique of the election system in general.             The Strong Man: John Mitchell and the Secrets of Watergate5 reviews James Rosen Doubleday, 2008 Excellent political biography! This is a very well-written book, scrupulously researched, and challenging in its conclusions. The Strong Man should change our understanding of the Watergate scandal.             Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning296 reviews Jonah Goldberg Doubleday, 2008 A History Lesson and a Warning for the Future I have always been interested in history and remember reading many articles and books about FDR and the Depression. The opposition to the New Deal was usually painted as "those rich guys just don't want to share." Packing the Supreme Court I knew about, but not the realy reason for FDR's attempting to do this. How fitting that we are now living in the era of an "environmental crisis" where the ...             Snuff68 reviews Chuck Palahniuk Doubleday, 2008 Fascinating I've never read any of Chuck's books before, but a friend of mine is always talking about his novels, so I took her advice and bought Snuff. I thought the idea of an ageing porn star going out with a bang, or six hundred of them, quite intriguing. A bit of a surprise book in many ways and I was particularly impressed with how Chuck really gets inside his characters and we really see their hidden ...             Jesus of Nazareth144 reviews Pope Benedict XVI Doubleday, 2007 Sublime This book is not so much a traditional biography per say but more of a biographical critical study. What made me buy it was an interest both in its subject and its author. The Pope, Joseph Ratzinger, is a figure who greatly fascinates me. He's a master's master and a scholar's scholar. Not that I'm a worthy appreciator of his skills as I am a Biblical ignoramus. While I did learn a ton from ...             Killing Rommel: A Novel32 reviews Steven Pressfield Doubleday, 2008 `Like many of my generation I did not go to war gravely and soberly ...' By the autumn of 1942, France has fallen to Hitler's legions, the Soviet Union is reeling on the eastern front, and Britain is beleaguered. In North Africa, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (`The Desert Fox') and his Panzers have routed the Eighth Army and, seemingly invincible, threaten the vital oilfields of the Middle East. Out of desperation, the British plan to send a small, heavily armed ...             Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light114 reviews Mother Teresa, Brian Kolodiejchuk Doubleday, 2007 Inspiring I was inspired, not scandalized, that Mother Teresa underwent a protracted dark night of the soul. The book may not have the impact it now has on those who knew her media image in another decade or so; one reason the book surprised me so much was that it presented a hidden and totally different portrait from her public persona.             Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To: Divine Answers to Life's Most Difficult Problems24 reviews Anthony Destefano Doubleday, 2007 Ten Prayers Over the years I have come to learn that God answers every prayer. The answer is either yes, no or not yet. When I saw the title of this book, I was curious to questions that the answer is always yes. I was ready for some yes answer prayers. This book is a universal one, I ended up giving to older people to encourage them as well as teens for graduation as they are seeking direction in life. ...             Makers and Takers: Why conservatives work harder, feel happier, have closer families, take fewer drugs, give ...10 reviews Peter Schweizer Doubleday, 2008 Munchausen Syndrome Politics Peter Schweizer has elevated the national debate again. Rising above the he-said/she said din of cable news debates, Peter has produced a well-researched and fascinating analysis of the psychology that is inherent in liberalism. By reviewing scores of peer-reviewed, large-scale public surveys; Peter exposes many misperceptions that are regularly promoted in the media. The public has ...             To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings18 reviews John O'Donohue Doubleday, 2008 A Blessing of a book John O'Donahue's last book is a blessing indeed with inspirational blessings for all occasions.In the last week, I've read his blessings at birthdays,friendship gatherings and a memorial service. Deeply appreciated by all.             The Mysterious Montague: A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf, and Armed Robbery5 reviews Leigh Montville Doubleday, 2008 The Mysterious Montague - An Enjoyable Book The title of Leigh Montville's new book tells you a lot about the story without ever having to read a page. John Montague played golf and schmoozed with some of the most famous of the 1930's Hollywood celebrities. However, something in his personal life would eventually turn his world totally around. This book will probably not win any literary awards, but it is entertaining, amusing, and at ...             Just Too Good to Be True: A Novel E. Lynn Harris Doubleday, 2008 Harris serves up a treat that will capture and enchant audiences everywhere—a big, bold, and irresistible novel about football, family, and secrets. Brady Bledsoe and his mother, Carmyn, have a strong relationship. A single mother, faithful churchgoer, and the owner of several successful Atlanta beauty salons, Carmyn has devoted herself to her son and his dream of becoming a professional football player. Brady has always followed her ...              search for books american, americans, another, answers, blessings, conservatives, difficult, enslavement, exploration, families, generously, hollywood, impossible, killing, materialistic, meaning, mitchell, montague, mussolini, mysterious, nazareth, politics, prayers, problems, re-enslavement, republicans, scientific, slavery, teleportation, watergate books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. 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