Bush Books

I got my first lasater order and have been eating way too much beef the last few days. I feel fine. The beef tastes herbier than the grainfed organic beef that I have been eating from Whole Foods for the past few years. The burgers from grinding up the chuck roast is better than the "sirloin" ground beef from Whole Foods. One thing, the bags are not sealed well and defrosting the chuck in my brand new Whirlpool created a pool of blood all over my spring water bottles on the lower shelf. It was madness and now I have to clean it up. With Sal Suds from Dr. Bronner, of course. The burgers are from the chuck roast that was exposed to air and bled all over my fridge the last few days and it smelled fine, tasted very good. It smelled and tasted better than "fresh" sirloin I got from Whole Food. I'm still shaken up over the mess I have to clean up though. The burgers are delicious. The quality and freshness of this beef is unlike anything I have gotten from the supermarket.

The Lasater Philosophy of Cattle Raising, by Laurence Lasater, is an outstanding basic guideline for economic selection of cattle that can used in either an extensive or management intensive grazing system based on sound environmental practices.

The Lasater Philosophy was developed by Tom Lasater, one of the founders of the Beefmaster breed; and a succesful cattleman in Texas. His philosophy has several basic principals that can make any livestock breeder succesful in profitable production. He covers topice like selecting animals that will be hardy and performance oriented in your environment. Basically, select those animals that will be coming from a harsher environment than the one that you will be putting them in. If they come from an easier climate, one can expect performance to drop. Lasater also covers the importance of the bull and the cow in making genetic decisions and how fertility should be measured.

Perhaps the hardest part of the philosophy to grasp is the rather strict cull policy. Any female animal is culled if they lose an offspring for any reason. That means predators, scours, or even lightning. Keeping the best of the best, should prove to produce consistency and quality over the long run.

I found this book to be excellent and recomend it to any breeders of any livestock who are interested in environmentally and grass based production methods. We currently use these principles in correlation with Linear Measurement to manage one hundred head of Belted Galloway cattle. Remeber, if you replace the words cattle raising with sheep, hog, or goat raising, the principals are still quite useful. Excellent photos of the Lasater type Beefmaster are included in all chapters and easily illustrate how these animals should appear in actual management conditions.

As a beginning cattleman I found the book extremely helpful and one can use the philosophy in all aspects of ranching. Great book for all interested in cattle and land stewardship.

Bendib's wit and humor say more in one image and a few words than most of us could in a full dissertation. Stunning!

Award-winning cartoonist Khalil Bendib, whose work is seen in over 1,700 newspapers across North America, presents Mission Accomplished, a collection of his sharp-edged political cartoons lampooning greed, hypocrisy, arrogance, moral ineptitude, and worse, both in America and abroad. An American Muslim, Khalil Bendib does not shy away from tackling issues ranging from terrorism to globalization to militarism, genocide, underfunded infrastructure at home, and much more. Especially harsh criticism is leveled at the ruthless excesses of Zionism, America's ill-planned Iraq occupation and the chaos in its wake, and corporate welfare heaped upon thieving institutions such as Haliburton. Most cartoons are in black-and-white; a few are in color. One particularly telling cartoon shows an empty gasoline pump labeled "Uncle Sam Gas, $2.85 per Gallon" and cars lined up for miles to fuel at a gasoline pump labeled "Death to America Osama Gas Only, $2 a Gallon". At once both sidesplittingly funny and bitterly insightful into the paradox of human greed that keeps America stymied in failure, Mission Accomplished is highly recommended.

As much as people like to talk about politics, there's nothing like a satyrical comic. One frame, maybe 2 and this image can evoke such responses. I've shown Khalil's work to my family, coworkers and friends. The reactions I got were from pure love and admiration, all the way to confusion and anger. That's how you know someone is doing their job and Khalil does his job in this book. Well.

In this book Mamamdou Chinyelu does what few authors do nowadays. He tells the TRUTH. In writing this book, the research performed by the author is exhaustive. Furthermore, the book does not only uncover the deceit of 9/11 as a pre-emptive for war, but it uncovers the deceit of the American gov't itself. The book is well researched and is a very rewarding read. I can guarantee that after reading this book you will be all the more knowledgeable about the inner workings of the gov't and politics in America.

It's about time somebody had the guts to say this who isn't a so-called "conspiracy theorist". Good book.

i can only come up with two alternative but reasonable explanations for why this book is simply ignored by even the expected readership of "give me anything about 9-11, even if critical or controversial!!!" or just "what is the beef of the 9-11 truth movement evidence for government conspiracy?"....
but this is imho (internet lingo: in my humble opinion - aside intended for first amazon readers) one of the best, both as a read and a source of various inspired nuggets of insight and facts exposure.... the author digs deep and to some degree manages to give his own personal perspective, which makes the book not only "interestingly" factual but also likable and even endearing... whether it scores in persuasion is another story, but i don't think anything can beat Griffin's two books on the same subject, also because he is more comprehensive and general than Chinyelu. On the other hand, Chinyelu is taking more risks and cashing in on better focus and even dramatic entertainment, and i really do mean it literally!!! For friend or foe, Chinyelu's book is indeed "a hoot".

The history of the United States comes alive in the words of its presidents.

There comes a dramatic time in the life of a person, party, organization or nation that cries for the uplift and release of a speech. Someone is called upon to articulate the pride, hope or grief of it all. The speaker becomes the center of attention and the world stops to listen.

That responsibility is often shouldered by our President. Great Presidents not only act as the country's head of state, but also the voice of its people. They help define who we are and what we experience. In my opinion, their speeches constitute one of the best expressions of the nation's mood.

This book presents 40 of the nation's greatest Presidential speeches. Former Clinton Speechwriter Michael Waldman, introduces them, anchors them in history and explains their impact.

Acknowledging that speeches are written for the ear, not the eye, this book contains two CD that allow you to hear many of these actual speeches. Some of the recordings are more than 100 years old. The voice of every President since Benjamin Harrison is included.

This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the nation's history guided by the words of our Presidents.

I actually heard Michael Waldman (the author) give a lecture regarding the genesis of this book. Mr. Waldman was President Clinton's chief speech writer for 5 years. When Mr. Waldman once asked an aide for a reference text on the most important presidential speeches in history, he was told that no such text exists. It is my understanding that this was the primary motivation for Mr. Waldman to write this book.

I thoroughly delight in reading the speeches that Mr. Waldman has selected. In particular, I am in agreement with Mr. Waldman regarding the centrality of Abraham Lincoln's speeches in American History. I have come to agree that the Gettysburg Address is "the most important speech" ever given by a president.

This is a book that I have read over and over again. It continually inspires and challenges my views of myself as an American. I highly recommend it to everyone.

This book has a concept or format that is guaranteed to make American history come alive as never before. It's a reprint of the most significant speeches by all of America's presidents. In addition it is supplied with two CD's. These contain the actual voices of every president since Benjamin Harrison in 1889. It also includes comments by ex-presidents Ford, Carter and Clinton on the speeches that influenced them the most.

This book is a capsule of American history done in a way that brings it home faster and easier than any standard history textbook. It's a large format book and at 480 pages it can contain a lot of material and it does. It is a splendid book.

Everybody has their imitators, and some make a career out of it. "My Life as a Bush...and my heart for imitating Jesus" tells the story of a man who has made quite the name for himself impersonating our commander-in-chief. He tells many stories of his life in times and goes to spread on the words of another man he tries to thrive to imitate, free of charge - Jesus Christ. A story from a man with an interesting career with a powerful message, "My Life as a Bush" is a highly recommended and intriguing read.

I just read "My Life as a Bush" in a single session. This is an exceptional book, a real standout. Its pages are filled with funny stories, moving spiritual insights, and a refreshing sense of patriotism. I was surprised by how much I loved hearing John Morgan tell his story.

Chris Coppernoll
Author of Providence and A Beautiful Fall

John Morgan shares experiences from his life as a presidential impersonator. As a George W. Bush look alike and with a flare for comedy, John suddenly found himself in the limelight. After hours, weeks, and months of disciplined study of George W. Bush's voice, facial expressions, his stance, his speeches, and personal philosophy John was ready for his first professional assignment.

Since January 2005 John has traveled as "the face" of President George W. Bush, appearing at corporate and faith-based comedic events. He greets his audiences with a Texas drawl in a show that combines hilarious impressions of the president, parody songs, and closes with a message of hope.

In each chapter of the book John relates a professional experience in his role of impersonating George W. Bush. Also, included in each chapter is an unfolding of his testimony as a follower and imitator of Jesus Christ. He uses teaching from the scriptures to parallel his two roles, impersonator and imitator.

I found the featured questions for reflections to be filled with meaningful and thought provoking for further consideration, for action steps, and for devotional journaling. These add another valuable dimension to the book for group study and discussion.

John has teamed with Vince Wilcox to create this entertaining, inspirational, combination of career and calling. Strong writing and a clear message make this an important and timely book in a year when our allegiance to Christ will impact our future and the future of our country.

Beautiful writing, interesting women, important... timely. Also nice to see production photos.

This play is one of the most tragic, poignant, and beautiful pieces of art I have ever experienced.

I saw the play performed. It was beautiful. It captures the complexities of being an Arab woman in a time of war. The women are quite familiar and real. It's really amazing how Heather Raffo was able to portray entirely different sides, perspective and ideas that we don't see anywhere else. And yet all of them exist, and many people are struggling with these contradictions and the questions that come out of them.

This even-handed tome provides clear-eyed research on what was to be the hallmark of the George W. Bush presidential administration: 'faith-based initiatives'.

During the 2000 presidential campaign, in an effort to (particularly) win votes from religious conservatives and economic conservatives, then-Texas Governor George W. Bush argued that the government could save it's money by contracting with religious institutions to provide social services.

Using scholarly data, the authors examined how a legislative objective is first proposed but can then be subsequently altered by many other factors.

With terrorism and Iraq the administration's new buzz words, does the White House Office for Religious Initiatives and Outreach even have enough money and resources to implement its related policies as the supporters of this project had initially envisioned?

In government, having appropriate funding levels for a project and/or office is everything. An idea sounding initially good and workable can subsequently morph into a veritable nightmare (and become cited by the public as 'government failure') when it lacks enough implementation resources.

Such an environment is ironically what supporters of the faith-based initiatives have cited as their evidence for the 'practical' successes of faith-based social services.

However some opponents (including religious clergy themselves) have argued back that religious institutions becoming entangled in the government's economic environment means that churches then loose the specific reason why their own programs had worked in the past sans the government partnership. Becoming subject to the same forms of bureaucracy, these organizations then cannot work exactly as they had in the past.

This book is a wonderful report on the role faith based groups play in our nation. It also shows that faith based initiatives reach across party, denominational, ethnic, and religious lines. The history of faith-based groups in our country is a long one indeed--that has always seen positive support. Whether you're a Democrat, Republican, or don't care--this book is for you. It shows that faith based initiatives benefit the whole of America, not just the religious right. Let us continue to support the great tradition of civic religion that has helped make this country great. May God bless America.

This meaty work is written for upper level college and graduate students who want a thorough understanding of how the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives came to be. It is written by a trio of political science professors from the most academically rigorous Christian colleges in the U.S. - Wheaton, Trinity and Hope College and published by Georgetown Press - a solid scholarly minded university publisher. These badges of authority are assurance that the work is academically worthy and not a polemic for or against Christianity.

The authors, all with experience in the Capital, focus roughly on the two year period beginning at the 2000 presidential elections. The narrative begins with the stated desire of Candidate Bush to make it much easier for religious service organizations to access federal funds - and at a level that secular organizations have done for decades. President Bush worked at passing such a bill on the Hill, but as the authors describe so well, the final result was something so meager that it satisfied nobody. And no-one could have predicted for how long 9/11 would move all domestic issues to the background. Figuring out how to help little churches keep former prisoners out of jail just couldn't compete with the endless loop of the Trade Towers collapsing...The White House, in the end, took its ball and went home to play. It opened up an office within the White House and among many of the Cabinet branches. Here, the White House salvaged what it could of the concepts and implemented the program changes that it could by fiat. Much of these centered on making grant processes more intelligible and accessible to small religious groups that barely have the funds to keep the lights on - let alone have a skilled grant writer on staff .

The same events are examined "...through three lenses: a public policy lens, a political party lens and a lens of religion in the public square." This provides a sophisticated look at motivations of the parties involved which appears to be at odds with the press accounts of the time. The authors do not shy away from analyzing the racial issues surrounding faith-based initiatives. Nor do they avert their scholarly gaze from the leaders of the white conservative Christian community. Pat Robertson, a graduate of Yale Law School and himself a founder of a law school, is revealed through his own words, as a supporter of legislation that would make Christianity the legally favored religion in the United States.

The complex constitutional interpretations relating to faith-based initiatives are examined thoroughly with equal attention given to all views. The sometimes abstruse analysis is well complemented with sidebars on items ranging from short bios of key players, the significance of certain memos to a spotlight on regional Faith-Based conferences put on by the White Office.

There are extensive footnotes and a huge bibliography - about 300 entries. The index appears to be thoroughly done with every proper name of a person, law, or organization included that would be expected. There are three appendices: the interview methodology, list of interviews (41), and executive orders affecting faith-based policies 2001-2002. There is also a list of cases cited (24).

Mr. Ben-Shahar does a great job at presenting his research and personal experiences in various Southafrican bush areas. In addition to his interesting narratives, Ben-Shahar provides us with the opportunity to enjoy some of his outstanding photographs. A must read if planning a trip to a Southafrican destination.

"On the Trail of the Wild..." captures the essence of a land that is a curiosity to so many and yet known to so few. The author has brought to life some of the more spectacular regions of Southern Africa, with detailed descriptions of the topography, ecology, and it's wildlife inhabitants. From the smallest beetle to the massive elephants, he describes their interactions and the important role each plays in this complex society. And into all this he has woven some incredible personal experiences that the average urban dweller can not begin to imagine.

Rather than painting a glamorous picture of life in the bush, Mr. Ben-Shahar has presented a realistic description of the harsh conditions he experienced and the unpredictability of the wildlife. The fact that he survived an elephant attack, endured the long and painful recovery, and still returned to the bush speaks well for his deep love and respect for this wonderful land.

If you've ever been to Southern Africa or thought about going, this book is definitely one you will enjoy.

One comes across many books on the African wilds both in the coffee table category and the more informative data and detail-type. This book combines the best elements of both, and is one of the most outstanding books I have ever come across on this subject. The photographs are exceptionally good. They are enhanced through the knowledge and sensitivity of the author towards his subject, and this unique combination of understanding and ability provides for a photographic view of the wilds that few photographers, let alone authors, could emulate. The author's experiences and knowledge of both wild creatures and wild places is ably shared with the reader, and together with the magnificent photographs, the reader is able to enjoy the best of the Southern African wilds through the medium of a book - this is a rare achievement!

You will want this book as a keepsake and a memento of these stern times that we are passing through. For whatever reason, for good or bad, we were ordained to live during these great and terrible days, and I foresee a time when our grandchildren will ask us about this war with awe and reverence, much like we look to the World War II generation with awe and reverence.

This talk is the galvanizing address that W gave after the attack on the United States. We need to remember always what we are fighting for. We need to keep our resolve up, since, as Yates observes, "The best lack all conviction, the worst are full of a passionate intensity."

This booklet also has a chronology of the events surrounding the attack.

This is pricey for what it is it, but keep in mind that it is for charity.

We flew our flags for several day, then took them down. But the war is still on. Remember it, always.

On September 10, 2001 the United States was still a country severely divided by a confusing cultural war illustrated so vividly just nine months earlier when the country voted down the middle in the presidential elections. Some were still bitter about how things had turned out and were blaming President George W. Bush for the sour turn the economy was taking.

The petty bickering stopped for awhile on September 11, 2001. For the first time in a long time, the nation united. It was a horrible day, yet at the same time it was a day of honor and glory. Heroes are fashioned over time by the simple things they do in life, it's just that most people fail to see them as such. But when adversity strikes, the heroes that are always among us rise to the occassion doing what they have always done, the only difference being that it is on a stage much larger than they are used to performing upon with all eyes fixed upon them.

On September 11, 2001 President George W. Bush stood the ground and did what needed to be done. The whole world had seemed to change, but he was still the man he had always been. It was just that people began to see him in a different light, as a leader far more capable of the task set before him than many people, days earlier, would have supposed. Nine days later, he addressed the nation and parts of his speech that night remain in the hearts of all Americans. Presidents makes speeches all the time, but it is very rare that a president makes a speech that plants itself in history: Lincoln's Gettysburg Address; FDR's Day of Infamy; Kennedy's ask what you can do for your country; Reagan's address in Berlin to tear down the wall. On September 20, 2001 President George W. Bush's Our Mission and Our Moment joined those hallowed ranks. The words became embedded in all our hearts. They are a firm reminder of how great our country is, of the difficulties that lie ahead, and of the hope we can all claim as Americans. "In all that lies before us, may God grant us wisdom, and may He watch over the United States of America."

You will want this book as a keepsake and a memento of these stern times that we are passing through. For whatever reason, for good or bad, we were ordained to live during these great and terrible days, and I foresee a time when our grandchildren will ask us about this war with awe and reverence, much like we look to the World War II generation with awe and reverence.

This talk is the galvanizing address that W gave after the attack on the United States. We need to remember always what we are fighting for. We need to keep our resolve up, since, as Yates observes, "The best lack all conviction, the worst are full of a passionate intensity."

This booklet also has a chronology of the events surrounding the attack.

This is pricey for what it is it, but keep in mind that it is for charity.

We flew our flags for several day, then took them down. But the war is still on. Remember it, always.

Lisa Tawn Bergren is one of my favorite authors.
I highly recommendthis book. I'd give it more stars if
I could.

I absolutely loved Pathways. I couldn't put it down. It is one of my favorite books from Lisa Tawn Bergren. She is an awesome writer. I highly suggest buying this book or any of her other's.

The Alaska setting for this book is wonderful. The descriptions of just the place itself made me long to go. In this beautiful setting, a love that begins in childhood and is renewed every five years is born and grows. A great read for the Christian romantic!