Great Books by Dan Whitman
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More Great Reads
IN THE COMING MONTHS YOU WILL FIND REVIEWS BY SOME OF THE FINEST REVIEWERS IN THE INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS MYSELF.
FOLKS, YOU WILL WANT TO READ THIS ONE!!
Do you Know where Sea Turtles Go?
About the Author
Paul Lowery is retired and makes his home along the Gulf Coast
of Florida. The inspiration for this story was initiated when Paul
and his grandson, Jeremy, saw a large sea turtle while deep sea
fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. PBL STORIES LLC (Paul & Betty
Lowery) was formed some .fteen years after Paul began writing
children's stories at home in Kansas City while still employed as
an executive of.large company there. In his
career, Paul was involved in writing many corporate programs
policies, and communications. The ideas for children's stories
were usually prompted by Betty, his wife, who is a retired teacher.
77ilesDepth 2,756 feet
Turtle Tracking Web Site on last page of book.
May be purchased directly from the
publisher or Amazon.com.
Genre: Political Science
Title: America's Controversies: The Death Penalty, Clinton's Presidency & Export of Democracy to Nicaragua
AUTHOR: Ksenija Arsic
The hypocrisy of Capital Punishment in the modern United States, the controversial presidency of Bill Clinton, and the influence of America on democracy in the Latin America, are the primary topics of America's Controversies. Taken from the author's body of work produced while obtaining her Masters degree at the University of Guelph, Ksenija Arsic presents a detailed and thought-provoking look at America's political policies, with a fresh, somewhat-Canadian approach. The larger portion of the book involves a close look at capital punishment, from its history to its present day social and political acceptability, and even looks to the future, and the path most necessary, albeit difficult, for its possible elimination. The chapters devoted to the Clinton presidency focus on his legacy: whether he will be remembered for his social contributions, or his sexual exploits. Finally, the author looks at the success of the sudden introduction of democracy in Nicaragua, or lack thereof.
America's Controversies is very well written and researched. The subjects are innately interesting and certainly timely. Potential readers might expect that, since the papers were written for a Master's degree, those without similar education might not easily understand them. Fortunately, while Ksenija Arsic is obviously writing academically, with concentration and interest this book is enlightening and readable.
Ksenija Arsic earned her bachelor's degree in her homeland of Serbia, where she worked as a radio journalist. She currently resides in Guelph, Ontario.
Not simply for the academic elite, I highly recommend this book for those intrigued, or baffled, by American politics.
Reviewer: Nancy Morris, Allbooks Reviews.
Title: America's Controversies:
The Death Penalty, Clinton?s Presidency and Export of Democracy to Nicaragua
Author: Ksenija Arsic
Publisher: Llumina Press
ISBN: 1-59526-481-7
Pages: 132
Price: $34.95
Available at: Amazon and bookstores
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