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The Kids Can Press Spanish & English Phrase BookThe Kids Can Press Spanish & English Phrase Book, Book
by Lacourcière-Kenny, ChantalBook - 1999Book, 1999
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Added Nov 11, 2016
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Added May 08, 2016
A History of the Modern Middle EastA History of the Modern Middle East, Book
by Cleveland, William L.Book - 2009Book, 2009
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Added Jan 19, 2015
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Added Jun 15, 2013
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You will learn an incredible amount in this book's very short pages. Does not glorify nor vilify the system. Great explanation of the evolution of our modern economic system.
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, SpyTinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, Book
by Le Carré, JohnBook - 1974Book, 1974
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Added Jun 02, 2013
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I started to watch the movie, but it was way too slow. Finished the book, though. It was well written, but all in all I thought it could have been more suspenseful and found the ending a bit anticlimactic.
Understanding the RiotsUnderstanding the Riots, BookLos Angeles Before and After the Rodney King Case
Book - 1992Book, 1992
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Added May 23, 2013
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Lots of interesting photos and personal stories from an event that is fading into memory. Shows the lawlessness in society once the authorities lose control. Like our hockey riots only on a very large scale.
Keep an eye on the current Treyvon Martin trial in Florida.Lots of interesting photos and personal stories from an event that is fading into memory. Shows the lawlessness in society once the authorities lose control. Like our hockey riots only on a very large scale.
Keep an eye on the current Treyvon…
The Smartest Guys in the RoomThe Smartest Guys in the Room, BookThe Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron
by McLean, BethanyBook - 2003Book, 2003
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Added May 18, 2013
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Well written book about a seminal event during the dot com meltdown, for those of us who lived and lost through it. My only complaint is that the authors tried to demonize a number of things that went on which I felt were/are pretty common business practices. The Enron management did enough bad stuff they really didn't need to extend the book out to the grey areas.Well written book about a seminal event during the dot com meltdown, for those of us who lived and lost through it. My only complaint is that the authors tried to demonize a number of things that went on which I felt were/are pretty common…
Barbarians at the GateBarbarians at the Gate, BookThe Fall of RJR Nabisco
by Burrough, BryanBook - 2008Book, 2008
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Added May 18, 2013
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Great coverage of how these big business deals go down. Happened long ago, but funny how current it all seems. Skip the movie - the book is 10 times better.
Barbarians at the GateBarbarians at the Gate, DVD
DVD - 2001DVD, 2001
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Added May 18, 2013
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Skip the movie - the book is 10 times better.
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Added May 18, 2013
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A fascinating look into the history of the Third Reich. It makes the incomprehensible seem coldly logical. A warning for how these kinds of people get to the top.
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Added May 18, 2013
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A great look into how a key figure of the 20th century rose to power, and stayed there until long after his contemporaries had disappeared. Yes, he was a heavy dude, but there is a certain logic to how it all unfolded.
Fear and Loathing in Las VegasFear and Loathing in Las Vegas, BookA Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream
by Thompson, Hunter S.Book - 1998Book, 1998
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Added May 18, 2013
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Mostly bragging about his drug and alcohol prowess. A bit of a peek into a bygone era, but otherwise not a lot to recommend it.
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