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BOOK NUMBER NINE

SUBJECT MATTER: Cartooning

TITLE: Betsy and Me

AUTHORS: Jack Cole and Dwight Parks

PUBLISHER: Fantagraphics Books

COPYRIGHT: 2007 , 90 pages

The first part of this book details the professional life, ( including his "Plastic Man" comic book character and his cartoon work for "Playboy") and personal life of Jack Cole, a marvelous artist.

The second part of the book is his syndicated cartoon Betsy and Me. Syndication of a comic strip is said to be the dream of all cartoonists, and Mr. Cole made it!

If drawing, caricaturing, and cartooning interest you, pick up this book.

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BOOK NUMBER EIGHT

SUBJECT MATTER: Aging, Psychological Aspects

TITLE: Sixty, Sexy, and Successful- A Guide for Aging Male Baby Boomers

AUTHOR: Robert Schwalbe, PhD

PUBLISHER: Praeger Publishers

COPYRIGHT: 2008, 298 pages

A fascinating and comprehensive book dealing with all aspects of men growing older. Discussed are possible obstacles on this road including health and social issues. The author presents specific ways to handle life at this stage and presents numerous case studies to illustrate his points.

You don't have to be 60 OR a male to get something out of this book. By the way, there is a very handsome man on the cover!

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BOOK NUMBER SEVEN

SUBJECT MATTER: Language, Culture

TITLE: The Arabic Alphabet and How to Read It & Write It

AUTHORS: Nicholas Awde & Putros Samano

PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing Corp.

COPYRIGHT: 1986, 95 pages

This book is broken into four parts:

1. Introduction to Arabic

2. The Alphabet and Writing system

3.The Letters

4. Reference Material

Here is a quote of note from this wonderful book: "Genuine mastery of the alphabet ought to be a prerequisite to learning Arabic, yet there is scarcely any material devoted exclusively to it." This book is.

A perfect little book for self-study to learn the alphabet, letters, sounds, and writing system of the Arabic language. Spend some time with it!

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BOOK NUMBER SIX

SUBJECT MATTER: Films, Movies

TITLE: The Great Films-Fifty Years of Motion Pictures

AUTHOR: Bosley Crowther

PUBLISHER: G.P. Putnam

COPYRIGHT: 1967, 258 pages

If you are a film buff ( in that you like movies from ALL years, not just current ones), then this book is for you.

The author tells the stories of 50 of some of the most entertaining and well made films in film history.

From the 1915 Birth of a Nation to 1923's Nanook of the North to Blow-Up from 1966 and Ulysses from 1967. Other gems include the magnificent All Quiet on the Western Front from 1930 and the excellent Shane from 1953.

Abundant photos (black and white) from the films and crisp, cogent, and sensitive discussions/summaries of each film. Enjoy!

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BOOK NUMBER FIVE

SUBJECT MATTER: Juvenile Literature-History-New York

TITLE: Blizzard! The Storm That Changed America

AUTHOR: Jim Murphy

PUBLISHER: Scholastic Press

COPYRIGHT: 2000, 136 pages

The author presents a thrilling and dramatic account of the 1888 blizzard that brought horrific, cold, snow, wind, and death, to the East Coast from Maine to Virginia. Included are many stories of individuals and families and how they fared during the storm. The book is also chock full of photographs from the era as well as numerous illustrations.

A few things that came out of this presentation of nature: wires put underground and underground trains,

This is and exciting and enjoyable read!

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BOOK NUMBER FOUR

SUBJECT MATTER: Conspiracies, 9/11 Attacks in USA

TITLE: Conspiracies, Conspiracy Theories and The Secrets of 9/11

AUTHOR: Mathias Broeckers

PUBLISHER: Progressive Press

COPYRIGHT: 2006, 286 pages

Still baffled by the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center catastrophe? If you are interested in reading a book that addresses many of the concerns surrounding that horrific event, here is a book for you.

Did you ever wonder how all the 'black box' data recorders for every plane were supposed to be too badly damaged to recover? But don't these boxes they have the ability to withstand super high temperatures? Curious about how the unknowing, innocent USA could have lists and details of the preparations of the crime within hours of the tragedy?

Described as a diary of the "attacks", this author takes apart many of the commonly accepted "truths" about 9/11 and shows the almost ridiculousness of widely accepted and peddled "facts".

If you like this book about 9/11, another good one is 9/11 Synthetic Terror by Webster Griffin Tarpley.

A very good read!

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BOOK NUMBER THREE

SUBJECT MATTER: Subsidies, United States

TITLE: Free Lunch, How The Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense(And Stick You With the Bill)

AUTHOR: David Cay Johnston

PUBLISHER: Portfolio/a member of the Penguin Group

COPYRIGHT: 2007, 323 pages

Did you know that any work that is done by a computer can be moved overseas? Did you know that destroying American jobs while creating jobs overseas is actually the most effective way for companies that manufacture things to raise their profits? Thought Warren Buffet was this great, benevolent billionaire? Wait till you read what he did to utilities in Johnson City, Iowa.

What about the $100 million dollars of tax money he got to open a GEICO call center?

This is an excellent book if you want to read about how the government seems to go out of its way to help and protect the "have-mores" while stepping on the have-lessers or have-nots.

Lots of examples and details of many unfair, unjust, unbelievable policies at work in the USA.

A big recommendation for this title!