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“. . . a clever, clever story . . . a book anyone interested in the Big Apple should read.”

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“Melvin A. Goodman is a damn fine author, and National Insecurity is a damning assessment of U.S. defense spending and covert operations.”

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It has taken weeks longer than it should to get through Ann Coulter’s latest book, Mugged—and even then it was difficult to write an objective review.

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“. . . not a single character seems to have the slightest consideration for anything beyond what his or her peers demand.”

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“If [Hamilton and Gallatin] had not appeared, it’s arguable whether the Constitution would have ever been written and approved . . .”

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“Billionaires & Ballot Bandits is impartial—the corruption walks both sides of the aisle, and Greg Palast makes no effort to hide this.”

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“. . . thank Kurt Hollander for leading us through a city in which many would not have the heart, lungs, stomach, or street smarts to survive.”

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“. . . reasoned and prudent approach . . . take her warnings regarding the inherent dangers of voter suppression politics seriously.”

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“. . . an honest portrayal of the battles of a few meant to benefit not only themselves but those who came after them.”

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“David Lesch’s Syria is timely, relevant, and to the point, providing the educated reader with everything needed to make sense of what is happening in that country.”

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“. . . a good case study of what happens . . . when politics and science use each other and the media to advance their own agendas rather than public policy.”

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“. . . a long song of praise for marijuana and a continued puzzlement as to why the drug remains illegal.”

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“. . . falling short on its promise . . . reiterates the familiar arguments . . .”

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“. . . a wonderful book that deserves to be read widely . . .”

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“. . . highly readable and enjoyable excursions through history . . .”

“The Almighty has His own purposes,” Abraham Lincoln memorably said.

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“. . . a very good textbook for students of political science and political sociology.”

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“A reasoned and systematic historical analysis of contemporary Islamic societies is a book still waiting to be written.”

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