Bush Books

I came across this book by accident and am extremely happy that I did. The subject of foreign policy wouldn't be the first thing that most people would think of when they look for some light reading; and this book is far from light reading. It is a collection of diverse ideas by 13 of America's leading academic minds on the subject that challenges the reader to open their eyes to a much larger field that will soon engulf us all, if not crush us if we don't get our act straight.
Over the course of 11 articles (some are collaborative) the authors give their take on what they feel will be some of the greatest challenges that face our country when a new administration goes to the White House in 2009. Some of will be problems that have been festering for decades others are very recent but all have been fed by the foreign policy decisions of the Bush administration after the 9/11 attacks that are collectively called the Bush Doctrine.
The well thought out arguments for and against certain actions are a joy to read because they lack political emotionality and demonstrate an adherence to facts as well as historical trends. Sometimes it's nice to hear big ideas from people who actually know what their talking about, even if I don't agree with them.

Pros:
1.) Every one of the articles offers different ideas that are stimulating and provocative.
2.) If you're looking for a book on the subject of American foreign affairs since 1945, there isn't one out there with a better pedigree
3.) Doesn't pull any punches. Some of the writers make observations that wouldn't be popular with Jane and John Q Public.

Cons:
1.) NOT A QUICK READ! You better strap yourself in for this one, but the complex future of our world demands more attention from the average citizen.
2.) I'm sure some people are going to immediately be turned off by the list of professors from Harvard, Princeton, Berkley, etc. They will instantly think that this is a hatchet job by a bunch of academic elites that are pushing some liberal agenda (which they aren't). THESE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT NEED TO READ THIS BOOK THE MOST! What's made clear in this book is that the future of our country depends on the engagement and literacy of our citizens. We can no longer afford to think attempt 20th century repairs on 21st century problems.

This short booklet gives you a quick introduction to some useful knots, knowledge that you should have before you venture into the bush. While one can learn knots from many sources, for those not seriously interested in the topic this booklet is a good start. If you want more than an introduction other books are better, but perhaps not as accessible to the beginner.

Excellent photos allowing the correct identification of trees species hard to find in other publications about South America's flora. Recommended for every tree lover.

Excellent book by an excellent pilot. A realistic look at Alaska, aviation, the oil industry, and the government during the mid twentieth century

This book is an important book which tells us about how much we as a nation must be more involved in our nations politics. It tells about Presidents Bush's time in office, How he got there? and Why we are in such bad shape today. It is an important book which can help people understand why Bush's policy's are ruining this country.

this review may not be helpful to those of you trying to figure out if you want to buy the book. I just love this man though. I have worked with him twice and he is a fabulous playwright and person.

As all books of this author this one is wtitten with a lot of humour and love to animals. It's simply must read book.

Is an excellent resource and detailed historical account, but also reads like a novel from the unique perspective of several notable participants. Dr. Bolton places these startling events in the construct of an analytic model from which additional pivotal events can also be viewed and evaluated, and leads the reader through a discovery of seemingly unrelated events that prepare the world stage for the 'hydra' of modern terrorism. Calling to mind the ancient vision of the vicious 'hydra' - a monster capable of an infinite number of "heads" - a new one grown even as older ones are lopped off by the great sword of a combatant - presents an tireless antagonist which bears an all too real similarity to the eerie reality of the world in which we find ourselves - attempting to defeat an enemy with a seemingly inexhaustible amount of energy and skill. Defining terrorism in terms of this montrous hydra sets the stage for the battle of nation states against the terrorist elements that exist across the far-flung posts of the globe. How next do we move onward?

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2PLUZ13FGEPJX Paul F. Davis author of United States of Arrogance appearing on Atlanta Live for an interview in which he discusses U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and politicians self-righteous tendency to proclaim they and their party is godly, while demonizing any dissent overseas.

The historical chapters on the offset strategy are key to understanding the evolution of the new American way of war. Also, the discussion of military innovation is an important contribution to the field.