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The year 2003, which is what is covered in this book, was the year when the United States invaded Iraq. Looking at these cartoons, you can see the rush to war, but you can also see the glimmerings of doubts of people who questioned the wisdom of the war. With the genius of hindsight, it is clear as to who was right and who was wrong.
Some of the cartoons, particularly those about the French lack of support for the war, are reprehensible. As the intervening years have demonstrated, the French showed a degree of intelligence and good judgment that was lacking in the United States and Great Britain. As so many wars over the years have demonstrated, the end result of the war is the destruction of what the countries went to war to preserve. A few of the cartoons in this collection point out how many of the fundamental liberties of U. S. citizens have been compromised by the war in Iraq.
Like the American body politic, editorial cartoonists inhabit a wide spectrum of political opinions, which is demonstrated here. If you are interested in how they expressed their thoughts, which is a reflection of the nation, then this is a book that you want to read.

Compiled and organized by Charles Brooks, Best Editorial Cartoons Of The Year 2004 Edition is the Pelican Publishing Company's latest annual anthology of editorial cartoons. Here is a very highly recommended compilation of political cartoons which are keenly in touch with the current pulse of modern history. Featuring the black-and-white work of award winning cartoonists, along with a very brief recap of the current events directly relevant to each section of cartoons preceding the wry masterpieces themselves, Best Editorial Cartoons Of The Year 2004 Edition is as much a classic as the preceding volumes in this outstanding series and extremely difficult to put down once it's picked up.

I love editorial cartoons and love Brooks' collection. It is aklways a treat to review the year this way. I could not give his collection a bad rating and admit to being biased in that way.

The cover of the Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year, 2006 edition just about says it all as a blimp is pictured with the words "Bad Year" as its message. No one can disagree there as 2005 began with the aftermath of the Tsunami on the other side of the world, and continued the ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the disaster of Hurricane Katrina, the failing economy, and various political scandals. Not a year to be remembered. These truly are the best political cartoons leading off with Pulitzer and other prize winners and covering a variety of subjects such as those various natural disasters, terrorism, congress, the economy, sports, foreign affairs, and more, from some of the leading newspapers in the nation.

As one would expect, President Bush is the target for many of the cartoons, lampooning his handling of Iraq, Katrina, the nomination to the Supreme Court, the economy, and, well...just about everything else. Several cartoons take Bush to task for his seemingly uncanny ability to be on vacation whenever a disaster strikes.

Two great cartoons take opposite sides and use the name of the fallen soldiers in Iraq as their ammunition. One, from Mike Luckovich of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, uses the names to spell out in big letters, "WHY?" On the other end of the spectrum is Bob Englehart of the Hartford Courant whose cartoons show a version of the Constitution which reads, "We the people of Iraq should get down on our knees and thank..." with the list of names following. Both are well done.

The topic of racism is dealt with frequently, particularly in regards to Katrina and there are several humorous, yet sadly tragic cartoons that deal with last August's hurricane. Other subjects that get deservedly skewered are Michael Jackson, oil companies and their gross (as in disgusting) profits, and the Bird Flu. The bulk of the sports cartoons cover the ongoing steroid scandal in baseball.

It's a brilliant collection from beginning to end with cutting edge cartooning and biting political statements. A real gem!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

As a Cartoonist for a Small Town Newspaper, somewhere in the Mountians of California, every year I purchase: "Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year".

The 2008 Edition is outstanding and full of Wonderful Political Insight from the year 2007. This Series spotlights The Best of the Best, and they are here: Walt Handelsman, Jimmy Margulies, Mike Peters and Dick Locher. Over 100 other Great Cartoonists are included in the pages of this Book, and I cannot recommend this Series highly enough. This is The Bible of the Best Political Cartoons of the Year, and it is as Entertaining as it is Educational.

Subjects included in the 2008 Edition include: The Presidential Campaign, The Bush Administration, The Economy, Crime and Entertainment. From Dick Cheeney to Britney Spears, nobody is safe from the Wrath of these Cartoonists. The Iraq War, Gas Prices and Immigration are all under attack here.

From 1972 to 2008; "The Best Editorial Cartoons Of The Year" are THE Books on this Subject. And if: "The Daily Show" is must-see viewing in your home, this Book belongs on your Bookshelf as well...FIVE STARS !!!

Since the 1980's I have purchased this book. Each year I find it rewarding. I am disturbed at the fact that too many papers do not have regular cartoonists. They are valuable and needed. There is indeed humor, as this collection so well shows, in the foibles of our political life. If you don't have it, buy it. Better still, try to get your library to get this and past issues. It is a valuable resource.

The 2000 edition is out, and it provides hilarious analogies of Kenneth Starr and Clinton, Y2K, and other major editorial issues of our times. From a Coke-snorting Al Gore to the appearance of the ghost of labor day past, Best Editorial Cartoons of the Year is filled with black and white editorial cartoons from a variety of sources who remark on modern ironies and inconsistencies.

I have almost all editions collected by Charles Brooks since 1990, and this is an excellent supplement. As before, the presentation is a diverse combination of the very best in editoral cartoons. This book presents a genuine self-examination of not only US politics but all aspects of life on Earth.

This kit is useful, great, AND fun to make! You can easily make them and the kit has nearly all the stuff you need. All you have to get is some markers or colour pencils. Everything else(Well, nearly everything else) is in the kit. VERY nice to have. For example, if you forgot to get some birthday card for your friend, this kit is very helpful! You just have to have this.

Don't know what card to give for your friend's birthday? Well, make your own birthday card! With this kit, it's just a snap to choose from 12 different birthday cards to make! Here is the list of the different cards you can make in these shapes:

"Roller Skate Card"
"Sneaker Card"
"Burger Card"
"Necklace Card"
"Watch Card"
"Airplane Card"
"Popcorn Card"
"Ice Cream Cone Card"
"Crocodile Card"
"Sunglasses Card"
and "Birthday Cake Card"

Great for kids between 8 and up! Plus included in the kit almost all of the materials you need. All you need to supply are scissors, glue, a paper punch, and markers. In the back of the book are two patterns for two kinds of envelopes. Also there are plenty of special extra ideas to use! Have fun!

Fans of any edition of Exalted will want to grab up Roll of Glorious Divinity 1, Gods and Elementals. Inside, we're given a detailed write-up on various types of gods, from the Masks (whose true purpose has been forgotten) to Bloody Hands, little gods of murder and more, with new charms for these beings, advice on playing them as NPCs as well as Player Characters in an Exalted series. It's not necessarily a must-buy, but it is worth the cost.

While I have no issue with the book itself (a great tool for Second Edition Exalted STs), buyers should be aware that some copies of this book were printed with a typo on the cover and title page such that they read "Roll of Glorious Divininty." The copy I purchased from Amazon came with this typo.

I don't particularly mind, and I'm sure they'd exchange it if you wanted, but if you don't want to deal with the hassle of that, you might want to find the book in a store where you can check in advance.

Victor Brooks "The Boston Campaign" constitutes the best available single reference on the first twelve months of the American Revolutionary War. This extremely useful and well-written reference book covers the battles of Concord and Lexington, Bunker Hill, and Dorcester heights, beginning in April 1775 and ending in March 1776.

The book is filled with first-hand accounts of the fighting -(both British and American), informative tone boxes (covering everything from the leading political and military figures on both sides to the opposing armies and soldiers), excellent maps (which make it easy to follow the military events so well described), and detailed orders of battle of both armies.

The author concludes with an excellent analysis of why events unfolded as they did. The result is one of the handiest and most useful references on the critical first year of the war.

This is the book for any reader interested in purchasing a single volume on the opening battles of the Revolutionary War.

And those interested in visiting and walking the battlefields where it all began should have this book in their pocket!

Best book on the subject I have yet to find, this book is highly informative. Gives the reader excellant background and dietailed coverage. Its main volume is easy to read. Seperate Articles on various sub subjects are highly informative and can be read with the chapters they are attached to or seperately.

I highly recomend this book for those interested in the American revolution and the Early phase in peticular.

The last word was every bit as incredible as the first...WOW! That Brookie on the cover would hit the spot right now... I'm pretty hungry... unfortunately it's only an image printed on paper... not very satisfying or tasty for that matter. The main thing you need to know about this book is that it's ultimately just a bunch of words on paper; like most other books. And hidden beneath this thin veil of "outdoor writing" is really just a silly lesson in Yin and Yang philosophy, as the words of the book depend upon and are largely defined by the Old Growth Forest paper that they are printed upon. And vice versa. Whatever. Spend some money. Check it out. You might be disappointed... then again,you just might not. Besides, everyone needs an extra book or two to fill those annoying gaps that appear in your bookcases when somebody pulls out another book to read, or to slap a fly with, or to use as a temporary, mobile writing platform. Happy reading!

Callan's a great storyteller, but this is not just a storybook. He's a great guide, but this is not just a guidebook. Callan beautifully combines the two worlds in BT&BF to lend the reader a guidebook with stories that whet the appetite for an Algonquin trip. Callan gives the reader several options for weekend or week-long trips in the park and spices the descriptions up with his great storytelling ability. The only drawback is the lack of an index where one could compare trip length, difficulty, etc. in a table format instead of having to leaf back and forth through the book, but don't let that dissuade you. This is an excellent resource for the Algonquin canoeist.

James Woodsing shares touching memories of growing up with his Uncle Willy as his male role model. The stories are sometimes humorous, enlightening and often poignant. While reading the book, I felt like I was right there alongside the author, sharing in the memory. Readers of all ages can relate to this book. You don't have to love fishing to love the book!
Judy Wojcik

Great narrative book that tells the story of a boy and his friends learning to trout fish. Fun to read out-loud to younger children! Older kids will enjoy the adventures of Jim and his friends.

I've got all the calculus books: Anton,Finney,Larson,Leithold,
Edwards & Penny. This is, simply, the best. Why? It's just very
well written, easy to understand.

Brooks/Cole should keep this text in their catalog for ages! It is well-written, examples are generally quite clear, vocabulary is introduced well, and the exercises develop real skills, rather than simply be busy-work. One of the best calculus books ever!