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Peace Kills: America's Fun New Imperialism

Peace Kills: America's Fun New Imperialism

by P. J. O'Rourke

With his latest national best seller, Peace Kills, P.J. O'Rourke casts his ever-shrewd and mordant eye on America's latest adventures in warfare. Imperialism has never been more fun. To unravel the mysteries of war, O'Rourke first visits Kosovo: "Wherever there's injustice, oppression, and suffering, America will show up six months later and bomb the country next to where it's happening." He travels to Israel at... (more)

Are Men Necessary?: When Sexes Collide

by Maureen Dowd

Are men afraid of smart, successful women? Why did feminism fizzle? Why are so many of today's women freezing their faces and emotions in an orgy of plasticity? Is "having it all" just a cruel hoax? In this witty and wide-ranging book, Maureen Dowd looks at the state of the sexual union, raising bold questions and examining everything from economics and politics to pop culture and the "why?" of the Y... (more)

Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World

Fat Land: How Americans Became the Fattest People in the World

by Greg Critser

In this astonishing expose, journalist Greg Critser looks beyond the sensational headlines to reveal why nearly 60 percent of Americans are now overweight. Critser's sharp-eyed reportage and sharp-tongued analysis make for a disarmingly funny and truly alarming book. Critser investigates the many factors of American life -- from supersize to Super Mario, from high-fructose corn syrup to the high cost of physical... (more)

Jonathan Swift: A Collection of Critical Essays

Jonathan Swift: A Collection of Critical Essays

by Claude Rawson

A collection of critical essays reflecting both older and newer perspectives. Contains an introduction by the editor (a respected scholar in the field), a chronology of the author's life, and an annotated bibliography.

Digitizing the News: Innovation in Online Newspapers (Inside Technology)

Digitizing the News: Innovation in Online Newspapers (Inside Technology)

by Pablo J. Boczkowski

Winner of the 2005 Outstanding Book Award sponsored by the International Communication Association (ICA) , Co-winner of the 2005 Book of the Year Award presented by the Critical and Cultural Studies Division of the National Communication Association and Co-winner of the 2004 Book Award presented by the Organizational Communication Division of the National Communication Association In this study of how daily... (more)

41st Publication Design Annual

The best visual design work is about emotion as much as appearance. Powerful, brilliant pictures presented in just the right layout can make us experience a whole range of emotions, from fear to attraction, anger to happiness. The Society of Publication Designers' (SPD) annual competition seeks the very best in editorial design work. Judged by a worldwide panel of top designers, the 41st edition of Rockport's... (more)

The Best of Newspaper Design: 27th Edition (Best of Newspaper Design)

The Best of Newspaper Design: 27th Edition (Best of Newspaper Design)

The Best of Newspaper Design: 27th Edition , the latest edition in Rockport's highly respected series, presents the winning entries from the Society for News Design's 2005 competition. Featuring work selected by a panel of judges from more than 14,000 international publication entries, this inspirational volume sets the bar for excellence in journalistic design. Bold, full-color layouts feature the... (more)

by Alan Powers

You can't judge a book by its cover...but some covers simply speak for themselves. The most influential book jacket designs from throughout the 20th century are on display, and the fascinating images track their evolution from throwaway utilitarian "dust jackets" into a powerful modern art form. Three hundred hardcover and paperback book jackets appear in full color, including many from rare first editions seldom... (more)

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