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When he took office in 2001, George W. Bush inherited the strongest economy in American history. He inherited the largest federal budget surplus in American history -- and the prospect of paying off the entire national debt in just eight years. He inherited a strong dollar and sound fiscal policy. He inherited a nation whose economy was so strong that commentators who just a decade before were predicting American decline were now complaining about American dominance.
And yet, Dubya blew it. Squandered everything he'd inherited from President Clinton.
We thought if Junior was good at anything, it was inheriting things.
It's Still the Economy, Stupid is the story of how America's CEO -- our first MBA president -- has trashed our economy. It shows:
• How he wasted the surplus on massive tax cuts for the hyper-rich.
• How he talked down the economy for his short-term political gain, then passed an economic program that has put 1.8 million Americans out of work and cost investors $4.4 trillion.
• How he abandoned his free-trade rhetoric to adopt protectionist tariffs, effectively raising taxes on consumers.
• How he walked away from needed investments in education, training, and all the things that make us smarter, safer, and stronger economically.
• How he plans to go on from here to cripple Social Security and to allow the privileged to avoid even more taxes.
It makes you wonder: What do they teach you at Harvard Business School?
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Carefully researched and well-written.......2005-10-28
After six+ years of total Republican control we have seen the national debt skyrocket: and who benefited from that money spent? This book does a thurough job at explaining how these neo-so-called-"conservatives" have put future generations in debt for short term-gains, all while spouting political rhetoric of 'fairness'. If you follow the news closely enough to know that this country has serious problems ahead; problems that Bush has not addressed -or has even made worse- then this book gives you some fine details that you can't just pick up anywhere else. It's a thurough job into how the righty's rhetoric about 'flat-tax' and 'tax fairness' is just another way of saying they're going to give money 'back' to the most comfortable of us (including some real 'Entrepeneurs of the American Dream', like Ken Lay, y'know- the business criminals), leaving the rest of us to pay the ever looming bill. As of writing this the National Debt is over $8 trillion dollars, $25,000 per citizen if you average it out. There is interest on that number, and the money is owed to people who don't even like us (China for example). You will never hear these basic facst from the political-righties, because a good deal of it is there doing, and Bush is continuing the madness with full-force like a junkie that just won't quit. We will have to forever endure from eight years of immoral, foolish, sometimes diguised and sometimes in-your-face disgusting economic stupidity and corporate sleaziness. Buy this book and find out if you don't believe it.
Spouts from a closed mind.......2004-12-28
If you have ever watched CNN's "Crossfire", then you know about Paul Begala. He is the wildly fanatic liberal opposing the wildly fanatic conservative Tucker Carlson. As I see it, there is no point in reading this book. It falls under the category of unobjective political drivel. There are so many far right and far left books out there it is a wonder those who follow politics aren't going crazy trying to decipher who is telling the truth. I have a better idea, let's all stop reading ideologically driven junk like this and maybe they will stop writing this nonsense.
An exercise in truth-telling.......2004-07-19
Paul Begala's book, It's STILL the Economy Stupid, is more relevant than ever as we approach the 2004 election. It is clear from his editorializing that Begala is no fan of George Bush, but that shouldn't stop any thinking person who wants to understand who "the only President we have" is and what he stands for from reading this book - Democrat or Republican. The book is well written and well documented. Begala does not make unsupported accusations. He carefully lays out the evidence that makes his case.
In this book, Begala goes through Bush's speeches and his record and uncovers a number of disturbing patterns, including George's habit of making promises and then disregarding then days or weeks later and his systematic efforts to cut taxes for ONLY the rich, with the super-rich receiving the vast majority of the benefits.
Begala also carefully explains how the Republicans in Congress blocked Clinton's efforts to put reforms in place that would have curbed big business and avoided both the Enron and accounting scandals among others. This was especially interesting to me, as the Republicans have laid the blame for these things at Clinton's feet.
Don't take my word for what Begala says. If you want to make an educated choice between Bush and Kerry in November; if you want to understand who you're voting for; if you want to understand the record of the incumbent President, read this book.
The Worst Economics Book Since the Depression.......2004-04-12
One has to wonder where Democrats like Begala get their moxy. When they ran against Bush I it was the "worst economy since the Great Depression" and now running against Bush II it is "the worst record on jobs since the Great Depression." Boy I bet Herbert Hoover can't wait until they don't have HIM to kick around any more. I skimmed this little farce in the bookstore, and while I read at least one sentence from every paragraph in the book, I can't even claim to have found any NEW distortions from the liberals. Guess they are as adamant about recycling as they claim.
Let's start with a few immutable facts before wiping the gum off our shoe with this book and tossing it in its proper place. Bill Clinton inherited an economy growing at a roaring pace of over 4% when he entered office, and he left it with negative growth. The most recent recession started either in Clinton's last quarter in office, or the one right after. My friends, this is etched in stone. No Democrat, no matter how many talking points faxed directly to the Washington Post and NY Times editorial board, can make this untidy point go away.
More facts - Clinton benefitted from a peace dividend from a Cold War we were no longer fighting, and from the reduced deficit spending of the S&L bailout which ended in the early 90s. He had his eye on spending this windfall and then some, but a Republican Congress put up an electric fence. In the end it didn't matter, as an economic boom driven by the internet industry filled government coffers so EVERYONE (republican and democrat alike) could overspend, and still have enough left over. Was this the doing of a brilliant economic vision of Billy from Arkansas or dumb luck? The cornerstone of his economic agenda was a massive tax & spending hike he himslf referred to as a "turkey" in an honest moment. If turkeys can't fly, they certainly can't instigate massive growth in a private sector economy.
Returning to today, the paltry economic growth inherited by Bush II is showing historic signs of strength, this despite the fact our economic activity was devastated by an attack on our shores and a war overseas. That is hardly a record to condemn our President and his economic policies. More Americans are working now than at any other time in history, and unemployment is at the statistical equivalent of 1996, when Bill Clinton was re-elected in large part due to the economy's performance. Interest rates and inflation are exceptionally low, and the markets have rebounded. Finally, this recovery is nascent; more is yet to come. I suppose this will be most germane in November when voters decide, but as a conservative I am not the least worried about the performance of the economy under Mr. Bush, and nothing in this book approaches a persuasive argument otherwise.
Let's look at some of the specific accusations of Begala's book: Deficits are up, (always a concern), but this is unrelated to the economy; interest rates have yet to budge, nor has inflation ticked up. The effect on actual people is nugatory. What interests me is how Democrats that NEVER cared about deficits are suddenly such guardians of the public purse, when it took a GOP Congress to balance the budget in the 90s. If one cares to look at the record, Robert Reich, among just one of Clinton's economic gurus, publicly stated many times that balancing budgets was not a goal of the administration, but investing in America's infrastructure was. This is public record folks.
Which brings us to his point that Bush is not investing in America. Now that Bush and the Congress are happily spending on infrastructure like highways, education and assorted other projects (most of which I can assure you is excessive) Democrats decry deficits. Well welcome to the party. All of the things Begala says Bush is neglecting, like job training and education have seen 30% increase in actual dollars in Bush's tenure.
Begala of course makes the obligatory Democrat argument that Bush offered a huge giveaway to the rich in the form of taxcuts, not mentioning that now as opposed to Clinton's last year, the top 1%, the top 10% and the top 50% of taxpayers are paying more of the tax burden then under Clinton. The top 1% now pay 35% of all taxes in this country, a fact that Al Sharpton, a man who thinks enough of himself to seek the job of President, didn't himself know. I suspect many other liberals don't know it either, as it certainly isn't in Begala's book. Either way, the terrible tax cuts have spurred economic growth which will create an overall increase in revenue to the government. Since Mr. Begala is so fond of spening money, you would think having more money to spend would be a good thing. It is, but crediting a Republican for anythingis a bad thing, so let's call him stupid and make a few coins off a book.
I am sure Paul Begala will happily trumpet the candidacy of Mr. Kerry, who by his own public declarations is offering hundreds of billions of dollars more in spending proposals than Bush. To Mr. Begala and his kind, deficits won't be important, but "investing in Americans" with such proposals will be. As the economy slows under the weight of Mr. Kerry's tax & spend proposals, all those goverment pork projects will be good for people. It will be the most active "make-work" Administration since the Great Depression. Rest in peace, Mr. Hoover.
MORE ISSUES THAN JUST THE ECONOMY MENTIONED.......2004-02-08
Though one might argue that this book is a source of so-called liberal propaganda, Begala does present issues that are worthy of discussion. The title is somewhat misleading, because the American economy is only part of what is contained in these roughly 200 pages.
Among the other issues is the National Debt. When It's Still the Economy, Stupid was written, Begala referenced the National Budget Committee and its projections for a disastrous 2003 budget deficit of $300 billion. As it has turned out, what was then criticized by many as being an overestimate of the severity of our budget shortfall is now looked upon in retrospect as being a serious underestimate.
Throughout the book, Begala raises concerns regarding Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, education and quite notably, the environment, and as each issue is put forth, he boldly portrays the neo-Conservatives on Capitol Hill as a group of politicians whose agenda is to carry out the wishes of corrupt, big business lobbyists. For instance, Begala mentions that several of Bush's advisors have stocks and shares vested in corporations that have been notorious for emitting toxic pollutants into our air, land, and water. He then continues by saying that these same senior and junior officers turn around and cater to the CEOs and COOs who are pushing for environmental deregulations just so that their companies can make those extra monetary profits, regardless of how Mother Nature is affected. How is this catering done? Well, Begala states that the Bush administration has pressured our lawmakers to find ways to undermine the influence of both OSHA and the EPA.
As one continues to read this book, he or she might get the notion that the neo-Conservatives are not satisfied with just raiding the quality of our environment. He or she might believe that, because of the perceived prevalence of corporate greed, there is no such thing as a secure investment for the less-than-wealthy American. In effect, one might be convinced that George W. Bush and his Cabinet members are doing everything they can to dismantle every idea that has been contributory to twentieth-century progress in America. These ideas from the past would range from Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal to Teddy Roosevelt's fights against political corruption and the abuse of our natural resources.
If half of this book is true, then Bush is looking out for himself and his closest rich buddies. So long as he and those few others are happy, as Begala has implied, then why should he worry about the rest of society?
I say that, at worst, one might be so cynical of anything attached to political journalism that he or she might regard this book as a highly distorted piece of the liberal propaganda machine and state that Mr. Begala has done a first class job of cherry-picking the sources he quoted to support his arguments. On the other hand, one could retort that it, at least, highlights key issues that most Americans relate to in substantially more detail than what is put forth on many talk shows.
If it was Begala's objective to give those already ill at ease with our political process added reason to feel discontentment about keeping George W. Bush in the White House, then Begala perhaps succeeded in several cases. At the same token, however, Begala's critics and those who might have strong arguments to run counter to It's Still the Economy, Stupid at least have a reference that they can use to deconstruct several facets of what they might regard as the leftist thought process.
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A tough read that is well worth the effort.......2005-11-10
If you wonder why smart people with education and experience keep making the same old mistakes you will want to read this book. Let me hasten to add, however, that reading Argyris is often arduous. He is a scholar and writes like one. Having said that, he does have the answers and it is worth the effort to slog through his prose and get them.
Argryis takes the position that organizations actively defend themselves against change, and since the people who mount the defense are intelligent and experienced, the defenses work remarkably well. This book and his Knowledge for Action, are the executive's field manuals for battling this resistance.
Argyris fans know that he presents several recurring themes. One is skilled incompetence. Skilled incompetence is the result of being so good at practiced behaviors that we don't notice ourselves doing them. The practiced behaviors result in outcomes that we deem "safe" even if they make us miserable. We defend ourselves against demands to behave differently out of fear that we will surrender our safety.
Another Argyris staple is the "theory in use." Most of us have a theory of how we should act and a second theory about how we really do act. The real one is the "theory in use." The split between the two creates a dual identity that we are obliged to defend through the use of "fancy footwork" and elaborate "cover ups."
He theorizes that we conceal our dual identities by making their existence "undiscussable." And because we pride ourselves on being open and candid, we make the undiscussability undiscussable.
By now your head may be reeling, and that is just where Argyris always takes his readers. But there are rewards for the persistent reader. Argyris takes us to the heart of our own defenses, to our own denial of our skilled incompetence.
Another Argyris term that is of great significance is the French word malaise. He uses it to describe the pervasive sickish feeling that comes over an organization that is permeated with fancy footwork, double identities, and elaborate defensive routines that cannot be discussed. Once an organization descends into malaise, the road to recovery is highly problematic.
To summarize, this is one of the most insightful and valuable business books ever written, but it's a fairly tough read.
*ESSENTIAL* for Managers & those considering 360 feedback.......2003-04-12
Chris Argyris' work is essential reading for the executive who truly wants to leverage his/her organization's culture and workforce capability into the ultimate long-term competitive advantage.
Like it or not, unsticking "stuck" cultures is what stands between executives who ultimately deliver versus those who merely ride the gravy-train for the first 2 years of a 5 year contract before getting fired. So listen up: with Knowledge Workers the "soft stuff" IS the meat & potatoes!
Also, Argyris is also essential reading for anyone who is considering the use of the 360-Feedback tool. In my book, 360 is a powerful tool that is *dangerous* in the wrong hands; particularly if it's used in an unhealthy culture. The effective manager for the Information Age has to have atleast "some" competence in organizational psychology --in addition to having an external O.D. (Org Development) professional on retainer to get the org initially "unstuck" and keep it that way until things are back on track.
Argyris is an Industrial / Organizational Psychologist (I/O P) and OD guru with heavily sociological and cognitive psychology leanings. Argyris is the "OD person's OD person"; his career goes back to the 1950's. Argyris has devoted his life to these 2 key goals: (1)understanding what is required to integrate the individual into the collective (highly relevant in the era of the Knowledge Worker) and (2)how to monitor & measure progress in this regard in a way that produces "ACTIONABLE knowledge" for continuously improving this integration process. With Argyris -- the rubber meets the road and traction is imminent.
Argyris' later work can be grouped into a "quartet" of books. However the reader should be cautioned because Argyris writes under 2 potentially frustrating assumptions: (1)that the reader is atleast a Master's Degree level person in I/O P; (2)that the reader has read his previous books and is thus ready to tackle the new material at hand. However, I'm delighted to point out that -- with the proper reading approach -- a non-OD everyday-manager-type can read and understand The Argyris Way without too much difficulty. The secret is to read atleast 2 of Argyris' books in the proper order. I prescribe 2 approaches to tackling Argyris: 1 for non-OD people (managers & executives) and 1 for OD people (the propeller-heads who actually know this stuff). Here they are:
(BOOK 1) Argyris "Overcoming Organizational Defenses" c1990. This is a McDonald's drive thru version of the much more involved 1985 release cited as book # 4 below. This is the starting point for everyday managers & executives who are thinking about engaging an OD person for their organizations but do not plan on being I/O P people themselves. The price to understand the Argyris way will be paid here -- and it is a price very much worth paying. If you're new to I/O P, plan on 5 full evenings of reading to get thru this 1st book -- and in the process you will have read the book thru twice. Don't have that kind of time you say? Either MAKE the time or The Law of Darwin will soon be awarding your job to someone else!
(BOOK 2) Martin Seligman's "Learned Optimism 2ed" c1998. Get a high-level understanding of the difference between cognitive versus behavioral psychology. Otherwise, to not read this book in tandem with the Argyris work will leave the reader open to error by assuming outdated behaviorist psychology norms (which is the error that presently pervades Human Resources' thinking in the areas of performance management and compensation). This book can be read in 2 nights.
(BOOK 3) Argyris "Knowledge for Action" c1993. This takes the reader through a complete, comprehensive real-life diagnosis and intervention process using the tenets presented in book #1 above. This book can be read in a couple of afternoons assuming that the price has already been paid by reading book #1. Non-OD people can stop their reading here.
(BOOK 4) Argyris "Action Science" c1985. This is the full scholar's version of his I/O P approach and will take 2 weeks of evenings to get through. For an OD, I recommend reading this 1st before Argyris "Overcoming".
(BOOK 5) Argyris "On Organizational Learning, 2ed" c1998. Note that this is a different book from "On Org Learning 2: Theory, Method & Practice" c1995. Strictly for OD people, this is a comprehensive survey & critique of present literature and approaches in the OD field. Of particular value is his treatise of Edgar Schein's work and re-emphasizing the value of sociology in the science of psychology.
I'll close by paraphrasing the Argyris model here as a teaser. There are 2 states of Human reasoning:
Model 1 = intra-personal BEFORE inter-personal (defensive / independent)
Model 2 = intra-personal .AND. inter-personal (productive / synergistic)
I'll also add in a 3rd state as my own corollary:
Model 3 = intra-personal AFTER inter-personal ( "Divine" )
Model 3 is beyond man's capability, Model 2 would be Stephen Covey's 7 Habits in action at rung 6 on the effectiveness ladder, and Model 1 is the actual/default "selfish" pattern of most people today -- thanks to the psychological conditioning of countless centuries prior to the Information Age.
Borrowing from Seligman, the younger Baby-Boomers and later generations are the 1st in the history of the world to "have the choice" to be knowledge workers. This throws people together into complex social systems that require a new level of communication ability that's new to man as a species and is currently not taught in schools. As a survival mechanism, mankind's default behavior is Model 1 -- even though he will verbally claim Model 2 or even Model 3. Overcoming defensive Model 1 behavior is an effort that requires years of committed work -- BUT IS THE VERY GATEWAY to functioning in the more mature organizational structures that lay beyond command-and-control (such as empowered workgroups); and that offer so much promise to knowledge-intense organizations.
A final caution: moving the organization from Model 1 to Model 2 is a project that should be treated with the seriousness of any other project -- as a set of value-based deliverables that are defined ahead of time and whose ultimate realization is preceeded by the conscientious commitment of resources. And because of the emotional aspects of the project early-on -- for the 1st 1 to 2 years the OD interventionist should be a person completely external to the organization -- or else the project is guaranteed to fail. Executive sponsorship alone will not be enough.
A classic in the field of organizational learning.......2002-02-10
Chris Argyris presents a classic in organizational learning. Some of the concepts explored and researched here form the basis for some of the priciples of the Learning Organization. Argyris discussion of theories-in-use, social virtues and skilled incompetence is a fascinating and eye-opening exercise.
However, the book is written by an academician largely for academicians. If you want 'easy' reading this is not the book for you. If you are, on the other hand, serious about organizational learning, change and human performance, then this book should definitely be on your book-shelf.
The Book is organized into 9 chapters:
1. Puzzles.
2. Human Theories of Control: Skilled Incompetence.
3. Organizational Defensive Routines.
4. Fancy Footwork and Malaise.
5. Sound Advice: It Compounds the Problem.
6. reducing the Organizational Defense Pattern.
7. Making the New Theory of Managing Human Performance Come True.
8. Getting from Here to There.
9. Upping the Ante.
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The twentieth volume in the series offers articles of interest to a broad range of plant scientists. These vary from consideration of the relationship between vegetation and climate to the biochemistry and uses of commonly used plant metabolites. Woodward and Smith discuss the development of dynamic and mechanistic models to overcome some of the limitations of current, essentially static, approaches to the effect of climate change on natural vegetation and crops.
The chapter by Ratcliffe studies the use made of various NMR techniques in the study of physiological and other problems in plants. Van den Ende's article deals with the use of Chlamydomonas, a typical unicellular algal system, for the study of organelle development and the controlling mechanisms involved, in both its vegetative cell cycle and in gametogenesis.
The natural roles and basic biochemistry of commonly used plant metabolites are often almost completely misunderstood. The last chapter by Pierpoint looks at an example of these, the salicylates, which are of great importance in medical research and for their medicinal value. Following a summary of the historical background to their study and use, the author considers recent progress towards understanding their biosynthesis and natural roles in the context of their better-understood pharmacological actions in animals.
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This volume focuses on issues of plant pathology and sustainability, such as short term economic plans versus long term economic visions in farming and forestry. The book also deals with the complex biological interactions governing success in minimizing pest or pathogen damage by biological or chemical strategies, benefits and costs to the producer, consequences for the environment of management options, and the challenge of defining useful farm or forest indicatorsof sustainable practices.
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Anybody can learn about the processes and creatures of the ocean by reading this visually exciting and timely textbook.
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A superbly organized and presented textbook.......2003-07-26
Now in an updated and expanded third edition, Invitation To Oceanography by oceanographer Paul R. Pinet is a superbly organized and presented textbook for advanced students of this fascinating and specialized field of science. An optional student study guide enhances the primary text, which stands well on its own with full-color illustrations, and a wide survey of topics from marine sedimentation to biological productivity in the ocean, coastal habitats, ocean circulation and much more. With laboratory exercises designed by Karl Chauffe and Mark Jefferies which make use of safe, inexpensive, reusable, and readily available materials, Invitation To Oceanography is a very confidently recommended addition to academic reading lists, as well as an excellent curriculum resource for "student friendly" classroom instruction.
Weirdest textbook I ever used.......2003-06-20
Although Mr. Pinet can explain things very clearly, some of his writing is very strange, especially for a college textbook. At one point, he refers to animals as "critters." At another point, he recommends an experiment of taking your bathtub outside and putting by your pool when the wind is blowing. This book is full of weird little things like that.
Just what I wanted!.......2000-06-15
Although a college textbook designed for non-majors, "Invitation to Oceanography" contains much information for those interested in the subject. What I especially liked and appreciated the most were the application tasks. These are mathematical problems/questions one can use and apply to the ocean on their next trip to the beach. Moreover, the Internet links provided in the book add a great supplement. Educators at the secondary (high school or college) level will enjoy teaching from this book.
Great Applications Towards Oceanography.......2000-05-28
"Invitation to Oceanography" provides a wealth of information as a non-fiction text. For those interested in the complexities of the inner-workings of oceanic events and marine biology, this is the book to read. The book is a fascinating read delving into facts and figures of oceanic characteristics and definitions. Teachers and/or those interested in marine science will find the book intriguing with its application towards the field of mathematics, marine science, and chemistry. It will forever change how you perceive the ocean on your next beach vacation.
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State-of-the-art perspectives on biology theory.......1999-01-19
Disregard the innocuous title. This is a fascinating text for those interested in exploring biological theory and the emergence of life from the perspective of dynamical systems. The book contains contributions of 14 authors from all over the world discussing leading edge theory from macromolecules to "evolvability" in complex systems.
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Good Introduction.......2005-05-21
I have no prior background in Biology except for some dabblings at High School, so this book was definitely informative.
The text is simple for the non-biologist to follow, good diagrams, and easy explanations.
It still needs more work, because many ideas put forth could have been put in very concise words.
An excellent introduction to the subject.......2003-01-03
As a volunteer science reader for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, I have probably read 20 beginning Biology texts cover to cover in the past 10 years. This one is by far my favorite. It is extremely well-written, has amazing illustrations, and is one of the few introductory texts that treats plant biology as more than a footnote to the biology of animals.
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Still Using IT!.......2000-03-28
I'm a student in a medical school and I'm still using this book whenever I need good quality pictures of anything from microscobic views of miosis to relatively simpler and understandable illustrations and tables.
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- Knowledge and Competitive Advantage: The Coevolution of Firms, Technology, and National Institutions (Cambridge Studies in the Emergence of Global Enterprise)
- Knowledge Leadership: The Art and Science of the Knowledge-based Organization (KMCI Press)
- Leasing Space for Your Small Business (Negotiate the Best Lease for Your Business)
- Local Economic Development: Analysis and Practice
- Macroeconomic Policy, Growth and Poverty Reduction
- Making Sense of Intellectual Capital: Designing a Method for the Valuation of Intangibles
- Managerial Economics with InfoTrac College Edition
- Marketing Social Change: Changing Behavior to Promote Health, Social Development, and the Environment (Jossey Bass Nonprofit & Public Management Series)
- Markets and States in Tropical Africa: The Political Basis of Agricultural Policies (California Series on Social Choice and Political Economy)
- Marriage and the Economy: Theory and Evidence from Advanced Industrial Societies
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- The Eagle Catcher
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- Old Florida: Florida's Magnificent Homes, Gardens and Vintage Attractions
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The Deluxe Election Edition Bushisms: The First Term, in His Own Special Words
Had Enough?: A Handbook for Fighting Back
Still More George W. Bushisms: Neither in French nor in English nor in Mexican
We're Right, They're Wrong: A Handbook for Spirited Progressives
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right
