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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Confused about the news? Slip out of the room when friends talk current events? Now you can keep up with ease and learn to talk like a diplomat. Among the things you'll soon be able to slip into everyday conversation: What is the difference between Kurdistan and Kazakhstan? Why did North Korea's leader kidnap his favorite actress? Why is Osama bin Laden so mad? Which countries still have slaves? Why is Kashmir "the most dangerous place in the world?" What country has the most Muslims? Why are they fighting in Chechnya? What little box prompted Hutus to kill Tutsis? Who is Prince Turki and how did his hunting trip change history? How are cows fueling the fighting between India's Muslims and Hindus? Which country drew maps that have resulted in the most intractable wars? What is controversial UN Resolution 242? What makes Qatar stand out? What country does Sumatran coffee come from? What country's fakes forced the US to redesign the $100 bill? Who is the FARC and why have they been fighting for decades? An entertaining guide to political science, current events, foreign affairs, and history, What Every American Should Know about the Rest of the World gives you the vocabulary and background you need to decipher the modern world in a simple-to-understand format.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Confused about the news? Slip out of the room when friends talk current events? Now you can keep up with ease and learn to talk like a diplomat. Among the things you'll soon be able to slip into everyday conversation: What is the difference between Kurdistan and Kazakhstan? Why did North Korea's leader kidnap his favorite actress? Why is Osama bin Laden so mad? Which countries still have slaves? Why is Kashmir "the most dangerous place in the world?" What country has the most Muslims? Why are they fighting in Chechnya? What little box prompted Hutus to kill Tutsis? Who is Prince Turki and how did his hunting trip change history? How are cows fueling the fighting between India's Muslims and Hindus? Which country drew maps that have resulted in the most intractable wars? What is controversial UN Resolution 242? What makes Qatar stand out? What country does Sumatran coffee come from? What country's fakes forced the US to redesign the $100 bill? Who is the FARC and why have they been fighting for decades? An entertaining guide to political science, current events, foreign affairs, and history, What Every American Should Know about the Rest of the World gives you the vocabulary and background you need to decipher the modern world in a simple-to-understand format.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A guide to the politicos, money men, lobbyists, and deal makers who really run AmericaWhat foreign country has the power to send America crashing into a recession? Why is the USA still dangerously dependent on oil, when viable energy alternatives have existed for decades? Who made the call that we should return to nuclear energy?and then took a high-paying position with a nuclear company? Which youth group was a spawning ground for many contemporary power mongers? What lobbyists and special-interest groups are running the show on Capitol Hill?and exactly what tools of persuasion are they using?Melissa Rossi answers these questions and more in this timely and topical guide to who?s pulling the strings behind the scenes of American politics. This latest edition of Rossi?s popular What Every American Should Know. . . series puts the spotlight on our own backyard, covering topics like: ? Which groups ensure that Americans pay more for drugs than any other nation ? How our immigration laws are damaging the U.S. economy ? Who?s telling the school boards what your child will learn ? Who really benefits from U.S. foreign policy ? How corporations and government agencies are spying on us ? Why we should avoid electronic voting ? Who killed the electric car and who exposed it Organized by topic for easy reference, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running America shows Americans what is going on behind the scenes and how they can counterbalance the influence of a small, powerful elite to put the power back where it should be?in the hands of the people. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. A guide to the politicos, money men, lobbyists, and deal makers who really run AmericaWhat foreign country has the power to send America crashing into a recession? Why is the USA still dangerously dependent on oil, when viable energy alternatives have existed for decades? Who made the call that we should return to nuclear energy?and then took a high-paying position with a nuclear company? Which youth group was a spawning ground for many contemporary power mongers? What lobbyists and special-interest groups are running the show on Capitol Hill?and exactly what tools of persuasion are they using?Melissa Rossi answers these questions and more in this timely and topical guide to who?s pulling the strings behind the scenes of American politics. This latest edition of Rossi?s popular What Every American Should Know. . . series puts the spotlight on our own backyard, covering topics like: ? Which groups ensure that Americans pay more for drugs than any other nation ? How our immigration laws are damaging the U.S. economy ? Who?s telling the school boards what your child will learn ? Who really benefits from U.S. foreign policy ? How corporations and government agencies are spying on us ? Why we should avoid electronic voting ? Who killed the electric car and who exposed it Organized by topic for easy reference, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running America shows Americans what is going on behind the scenes and how they can counterbalance the influence of a small, powerful elite to put the power back where it should be?in the hands of the people. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A guide to the politicos, money men, lobbyists, and deal makers who really run AmericaWhat foreign country has the power to send America crashing into a recession? Why is the USA still dangerously dependent on oil, when viable energy alternatives have existed for decades? Who made the call that we should return to nuclear energy?and then took a high-paying position with a nuclear company? Which youth group was a spawning ground for many contemporary power mongers? What lobbyists and special-interest groups are running the show on Capitol Hill?and exactly what tools of persuasion are they using?Melissa Rossi answers these questions and more in this timely and topical guide to who?s pulling the strings behind the scenes of American politics. This latest edition of Rossi?s popular What Every American Should Know. . . series puts the spotlight on our own backyard, covering topics like: ? Which groups ensure that Americans pay more for drugs than any other nation ? How our immigration laws are damaging the U.S. economy ? Who?s telling the school boards what your child will learn ? Who really benefits from U.S. foreign policy ? How corporations and government agencies are spying on us ? Why we should avoid electronic voting ? Who killed the electric car and who exposed it Organized by topic for easy reference, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running America shows Americans what is going on behind the scenes and how they can counterbalance the influence of a small, powerful elite to put the power back where it should be?in the hands of the people.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. The What Every American Should Know series returns with a timely guide to the region Americans need to understand the most (and know the least) The latest edition of Melissa Rossi's popular What Every American Should Know series gives a crash course on one of the most complex and important regions of the world. In this comprehensive and engaging reference book, Rossi offers a clear analysis of the issues playing out in the Middle East, delving into each country's history, politics, economy, and religions. Having traveled through the area over the past year, she exposes firsthand the U.S.'s geopolitical moves and how our presence has affected the region's economic and political development. Topics include: Why Iran is viewed as a threat by most Middle East countries What resource is more important than petroleum in regional power plays What's really behind the fighting between Sunni and Shia How Saudi Arabia inadvertently feeds the violence in Iraq and beyond How monarchies like those in Jordan and Qatar are more open and progressive than the so-called republics With answers that will surprise many Americans, and covering a vast history and cultural complexity that will fascinate any student of the world, What Every American Should Know About the Middle East is a must-read introduction to the most critical region of the twenty-first century.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The What Every American Should Know series returns with a timely guide to the region Americans need to understand the most (and know the least) The latest edition of Melissa Rossi's popular What Every American Should Know series gives a crash course on one of the most complex and important regions of the world. In this comprehensive and engaging reference book, Rossi offers a clear analysis of the issues playing out in the Middle East, delving into each country's history, politics, economy, and religions. Having traveled through the area over the past year, she exposes firsthand the U.S.'s geopolitical moves and how our presence has affected the region's economic and political development. Topics include: Why Iran is viewed as a threat by most Middle East countries What resource is more important than petroleum in regional power plays What's really behind the fighting between Sunni and Shia How Saudi Arabia inadvertently feeds the violence in Iraq and beyond How monarchies like those in Jordan and Qatar are more open and progressive than the so-called republics With answers that will surprise many Americans, and covering a vast history and cultural complexity that will fascinate any student of the world, What Every American Should Know About the Middle East is a must-read introduction to the most critical region of the twenty-first century.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. With the creation of the European Union and the introduction of the Euro, Europe has undergone a dizzying transformation recently--so much so that even Europeans are scratching their heads. Melissa Rossi brings US readers up to date on what has changed--and what makes each country tick. Which European nation most adores nuclear energy? Which country's residents are by far the richest? Which prominent leader was once a taxi driver? Why are the typically calm Dutch getting twitchy? What happened to Czechoslovakia? With her trademark investigative flair and wry humor, Rossi gives the inside scoop on every nation in the European Union, with vital facts about local culture, politics, tourist attractions and recent events. From Portugal to Poland, What Every American Should Know About Europe is a no holds barred, humorous and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in what our transatlantic cousins are up to these days.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Most of us know the big players politically in the United States. But ever wonder who?s pulling their strings? Who the movers and shakers are around the globe? In sharp, witty prose, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running the World spells out exactly who to watch and what they?ve done (and are still doing).Get the lowdown on:   ? Pfizer    ? Monsanto    ? Oprah Winfrey    ? WTO & IMF    ? Wal-Mart    ? Rupert Murdoch    ? Al Qaeda Filled with hard facts, global issues, and profiles of the heavy hitters, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running the World is essential reading for all Americans who want a handle on the movers and shakers behind the headlines.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most of us know the big players politically in the United States. But ever wonder who?s pulling their strings? Who the movers and shakers are around the globe? In sharp, witty prose, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running the World spells out exactly who to watch and what they?ve done (and are still doing).Get the lowdown on:   ? Pfizer    ? Monsanto    ? Oprah Winfrey    ? WTO & IMF    ? Wal-Mart    ? Rupert Murdoch    ? Al Qaeda Filled with hard facts, global issues, and profiles of the heavy hitters, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running the World is essential reading for all Americans who want a handle on the movers and shakers behind the headlines.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Most of us know the big players politically in the United States. But ever wonder who?s pulling their strings? Who the movers and shakers are around the globe? In sharp, witty prose, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running the World spells out exactly who to watch and what they?ve done (and are still doing).Get the lowdown on:   ? Pfizer    ? Monsanto    ? Oprah Winfrey    ? WTO & IMF    ? Wal-Mart    ? Rupert Murdoch    ? Al Qaeda Filled with hard facts, global issues, and profiles of the heavy hitters, What Every American Should Know About Who?s Really Running the World is essential reading for all Americans who want a handle on the movers and shakers behind the headlines.…

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