This book examines the who, what, where when of the Crimes of the US government. I have read 200 non-Orwellian History and Political Science Books. I have done 2 Masters theses myself and I can say the research in this book is impecable. Details that Democrats and Republicans work together: we have a one party system: a Bicephalous beast with two heads that snarl and spit at one another to delude the masses into thinking there is a debate... This book traces the origins and the crimes of the ruling elite in near chronological ,PhD quality research and detail. Buy one for everyone you know. Available at [other websites] if not available here.

Gurudas' book traces the pernicious role of the Trilaterial Commission, Bilderbergs and the Couneil of Foreign Relations from the time of FDR to Wm. Clinton. TREASON explains the outrageous control over naive citizens, putting them through depressions, wars, intrigue and the international philosophies of Nazism, Communism, Socialism and Capitalism. It explores the role of international personalities who control the free world as well as the unfree world. Also revealed are the insidious depths to which world leaders descend for power and wealth.

Economic freedom may or may not be the way to spiritual or political happiness, but it certainly seems that it's one of the keys to economic development. Although it's difficult to prove once and for all precisely what economic environments are best for countries, this series attempts to get at the keys. I also believe that if they were to change their opinions on a measure or two, they would have no hesitancy to revise or amend their criteria. Whatever flaw their analyses have, it is a monumental effort they put together each year, and at the very least it's a benchmark for people to debate about. There's information and opinion in here that you can't get easily from anywhere else at this price...

For those that prefer alternative ways of thinking about the world, or have competing models to try, this can set up a good basis for comparison. I use the country scores in this volume to influence my own personal investing strategy.

We all know about basic principles of seeking, and achieving, happiness; so why don't we practice them?

We must keep reminding ourselves of taking responsibility for our lives in order to feel peaceful with ourselves and the life we have created. Stephen Covey's "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" is a highly popular book with a similar theme. But this book uses the scheme of "ABC's", easier to remember than seven habits. It is written in a down-home common-sense style anyone can understand. It is written from the heart. The author's personal experiences are related in dry humor - the kind that made me laugh out loud to myself and want to read late into the night. In addition to the humor and real-life events, the unfolding of the "ABC" scheme is intriguing.

The book is a product of letters written by the author to his daughter at key times and events, beginning with her graduation from high school. It is not so much "advice" but more "what I learned about life." Perhaps because this is a "true story," the letters were actually received over several years by the daughter, the book is so compelling for me. I cried when I wondered what it was like to receive these letters at unexpected times. I realized that I would like to have received such affirmation from my father. I cried when I realized I could have, but didn't, write such letters to my now-grown children.

I stopped in my tracks when I realized I now have grandchildren who would benefit from such affirmation from me. So I am buying copies as gifts for teenagers and young adults. And a couple extra for my grown-up friends and relatives!

As an adult education teacher in NYC, I was thrilled to discover this book. We work primarily with the homeless population, and often conventional textbooks do not hold their interest or are organized in a way that makes them less accessible for adults with learning and other difficulties.

The book covers the material thoroughly, and includes minorities and special populations. It is organized in short chapters with lots of review and interaction which make it easy for students to retain. The book is also well designed, with lots of graphics and color to keep students visually interested.

Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this book to a teacher of young adults or adults who wanted an interesting, interactive US history text.

NOTE: The text is used by Phoenix Special Programs (a distance education academy) for high school grade 9 US History. We have found it excellent for working with adults completing their high school diploma.

This is the best edited book on civil liberties and the Bill of Rights I have ever seen ... and I have seen many because I teach this topic at the University of Texas Law School and as an upper level undergraduate course. Not only are the cases well-wedited, but the chapter and sub-chapter introductory summaries are excellent. I use the book for the undergraduate course. I can't sing its praises too much.

I have enjoyed reading this book. It is simple to read and is suitable for all ages. The story unfolds the growing up process of immature children into responsible young teenagers in the challenges of life. It also shows what life has to hold for the rich and those who need to work hard for a living and yet it is possible for friendship to blossom between the two.

What I appreciate most is how the author leads the reader to a deeper understanding that God is the one in control of life and we must put our trust in Him in all our difficulties and troubles. In this complicated age, it is refreshing to the soul to read such a simple story of trust without the admixture of worldly languages or phrases.

This is a philosophy book that is illuminating for creative persons (artists, writers, composers etc.) as well as students or lovers of art. If you already value art, but are intellectually embarassed when someone asks you to defend or justify your passion, Art and Freedom provides some ways to respond. The author presumes the value of art first and then sees what varying theories of art have meant for the cultural value of art. Also, which theories best explain art's ability to liberate us (not just provide escape)and from what. It is intelligently written without an overload of jargon or self-concious hipness.

What follows is copied from the book jacket blurb:
"What does a life with art offer that a life without art does not?"
Art and Freedom asserts that the fundamental point of the enterprise of art is the creation and delivery of values that are not singularly available in the nonart world. E.E.Sleinis argues that as art both liberates and provides new points of focus and awareness, the art enterprise depends on a positive freeing from the nonart world, thereby involving freedom in an essential way. (He)introduces a novel classificatory system for representation, expression, and formalist theories of art. Sleinis argues that a characteristic defect of contemporary theories of art is their neglect of the issue of value... E.E. Sleinis is a senior lecturer in philosophy at the University of Tasmania, Australia.

The "suicide of the West" is a puzzle to both friend and foe. In this short but, creative volume, Thomas Molnar sees the collapse of our civilization as rooted in a failure of authority to assert itself. Due to an assortment of leftist critiques over recent centuries the sources of authority in the West are now handcuffed. The proper wielding of authority is seen as non-democratic and against the freedoms of pluralism and egalitarian society. Molnar shows what authority, in essence, is and how it could possibly be restored in our culture. In the end, though, he remains far from optimistic about our future if devoid, as it is at present, of authority.

This is a very good overview of the ideas that motive some citizens to work to restore our Constitution as the supreme law of the land. Most people are ignorant of the intent of our Founders concerning the proper relationship between the people and their central government. Thomas Jefferson once noted: "If a Nation,... expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and never will be." This notion was true two hundred years ago, it is true today! WARNING: This book contains politically incorrect material!

This is a great conclusion to the Daughters of Liberty series. It is about Barbara, a young girl living in Revolutionary War Philadelphia. Barbara is spying on British soldiers when they steal the wagon she is hiding in. Will she be able to escape? READ THIS BOOK TO FIND OUT!