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11.Fast Food NationFast Food Nation
from Harper Perennial
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In Eric Schlosser's first devastating book on the malpractices of the fast food industry, he pieces together history, facts, and numerous sources to reveal some disturbing truths about their nature.
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12.Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham LincolnTeam of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
from Simon & Schuster
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Doris Kearns Goodwin comes up with an unusual perspective in viewing the Presidency of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln really won the Office of the President with his oration at Cooper Union.
His main opponents were William Seward, Salmon Chase, Edwin Stanton and Edward Bates.. Lincoln won the... more info

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13.Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary GenerationFounding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
from Vintage
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OK so I read this book for school and had to write about each chapter. After trying to get through the Preface, I discovered this:
-one, Ellis feels the need to blather on needlessly. This book could have been easily been half the length had the author known the value of good editingmore info

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14.The Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed ForeverThe Match: The Day the Game of Golf Changed Forever
from Hyperion
Price: $16.47

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I found this incredible interview regarding how the game of Golf has changed over the years. You wouldn't believe the evolution! If you have any interest in the history of Golf, this is a must read. If you want to become even more knowledgeable on the subject, scroll to the bottom of the interview... more info

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15.For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked ChicagoFor the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Chicago
from Harper
Price: $18.45

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From the first chapter:
"It was a good location and an auspicious time gambling was then unregulated in the city and there were at least a dozen gaming houses within a block of Jacob Franks's pawnshop."
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16.Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and InheritanceDreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
from Crown
Price: $17.13

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Would be a better title from his polygamist alcoholic father who abanonded everyone in his family. Read closely and you will see the roots of the radical rage that we will all inherit from this corrupt loser...the father and the son...if he is ever elected. I dare you to delve into his past and... more info

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17.Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War IISlavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II
from Doubleday
Price: $19.77

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As an historian, I have long been aware that slavery did not end the evils perpetrated on black people in this country, but I never realized the full extent. Although this book is at times repetitious and disjointed, it is a powerful narrative of a period in American history arguably more disturbing... more info

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18.Alcohol Can Be a Gas!: Fueling an Ethanol Revolution for the 21st CenturyAlcohol Can Be a Gas!: Fueling an Ethanol Revolution for the 21st Century
from International Institute for Ecological Agriculture
Price: $31.26

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This book delves into the kind of information that could help us avoid making the same mistakes over and over. If it can help create awareness of how susceptible the public is to being flim-flammed by the Oil Industry experts and its sycophants imbedded throughout the government and media we could... more info

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19.Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent FaithUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith
from Anchor
Price: $10.17

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I truly enjoyed Into Thin Air. Under the Banner of Heaven was completely different subject matter. I found this no less engaging, Krakuer again draws you in with nothing more than what it is, a great story needing to be told.

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20.John AdamsJohn Adams
from Simon & Schuster
Price: $13.60

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One of the best books I have read in years. I highly recommend it.

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