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Waipi’O Valley

A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden

By: Jeffrey L. Gross

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Waipi’O Valley

A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden

By: Jeffrey L. Gross

Waipio Valley: A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden recounts the remarkable migrations of the Polynesians across a third of the circumference of the earth. Their amazing journey began from Kalana i Hauola, the biblical Garden of Eden located along the shore of the Persian Gulf, extended to the Indus River Valley of ancient Vedic India, to Egypt where some ancestors of the Polynesians were on the Israelite Exodus, through Island Southeast Asia and across the Pacific Ocean. They voyaged thousands of miles in double-hull canoes constructed from hollowed-out logs, built with Stone Age tools and navigated by the stars of the night sky. The Polynesians resided on numerous tropical islands before reaching Waipio Valley, the last Polynesian Garden of Eden. Due to their isolation on the islands of the Pacific Ocean, Polynesian religious and cultural beliefs have preserved elements from mankinds past nearer the beginning of human history. Polynesian mythology includes genealogical records of their divine ancestors that extends back to Kahiki, their mystical land of creation and ancient divine homeland created by the gods, epic tales of gods and heroes that preserved records of their ancient voyages, oral chants such as the Hawaiian Kumulipo contain evolutionary creation theories that reflect modern scientific thought, and the belief in a Supreme Creator God.

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1524539058

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Military Medical Ethics for the 21st Century

By: Michael L. Gross,Don Carrick

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Military Medical Ethics for the 21st Century

By: Michael L. Gross,Don Carrick

As asymmetric ’wars among the people’ replace state-on-state wars in modern armed conflict, the growing role of military medicine and medical technology in contemporary war fighting has brought an urgent need to critically reassess the theory and practice of military medical ethics. Military Medical Ethics for the 21st Century is the first full length, broad-based treatment of this important subject. Written by an international team of practitioners and academics, this book provides interdisciplinary insights into the major issues facing military-medical decision makers and critically examines the tensions and dilemmas inherent in the military and medical professions. In this book the authors explore the practice of battlefield bioethics, medical neutrality and treatment of the wounded, enhancement technologies for war fighters, the potential risks of dual-use biotechnologies, patient rights for active duty personnel, military medical research and military medical ethics education in the 21st Century.

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Routledge

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131709610X

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9781317096108

The Making of a Mystic

Seasons in the Life of Teresa of Avila

By: Francis L. Gross,Toni Perior Gross

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The Making of a Mystic

Seasons in the Life of Teresa of Avila

By: Francis L. Gross,Toni Perior Gross

This is a passionate book about a gifted woman. It is written from a psychological viewpoint using the developmental point of view of a number of contemporary developmental psychologists, both men and women. It is a critique of contemporary American shallowness and is an apologia for a feminist ethic and a feminist sense of prayer in a world dominated by competition, abstraction, and unthinking labor.

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SUNY Press

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0791414116

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Graph Theory and Its Applications

By: Jonathan L. Gross,Jay Yellen,Mark Anderson

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Graph Theory and Its Applications

By: Jonathan L. Gross,Jay Yellen,Mark Anderson

Graph Theory and Its Applications, Third Edition is the latest edition of the international, bestselling textbook for undergraduate courses in graph theory, yet it is expansive enough to be used for graduate courses as well. The textbook takes a comprehensive, accessible approach to graph theory, integrating careful exposition of classical developments with emerging methods, models, and practical needs. The authors’ unparalleled treatment is an ideal text for a two-semester course and a variety of one-semester classes, from an introductory one-semester course to courses slanted toward classical graph theory, operations research, data structures and algorithms, or algebra and topology. Features of the Third Edition Expanded coverage on several topics (e.g., applications of graph coloring and tree-decompositions) Provides better coverage of algorithms and algebraic and topological graph theory than any other text Incorporates several levels of carefully designed exercises that promote student retention and develop and sharpen problem-solving skills Includes supplementary exercises to develop problem-solving skills, solutions and hints, and a detailed appendix, which reviews the textbook’s topics About the Authors Jonathan L. Gross is a professor of computer science at Columbia University. His research interests include topology and graph theory. Jay Yellen is a professor of mathematics at Rollins College. His current areas of research include graph theory, combinatorics, and algorithms. Mark Anderson is also a mathematics professor at Rollins College. His research interest in graph theory centers on the topological or algebraic side.

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CRC Press

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0429757093

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9780429757099

Graph Theory and Its Applications, Second Edition

By: Jonathan L. Gross,Jay Yellen

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Graph Theory and Its Applications, Second Edition

By: Jonathan L. Gross,Jay Yellen

Already an international bestseller, with the release of this greatly enhanced second edition, Graph Theory and Its Applications is now an even better choice as a textbook for a variety of courses -- a textbook that will continue to serve your students as a reference for years to come. The superior explanations, broad coverage, and abundance of illustrations and exercises that positioned this as the premier graph theory text remain, but are now augmented by a broad range of improvements. Nearly 200 pages have been added for this edition, including nine new sections and hundreds of new exercises, mostly non-routine. What else is new? New chapters on measurement and analytic graph theory Supplementary exercises in each chapter - ideal for reinforcing, reviewing, and testing. Solutions and hints, often illustrated with figures, to selected exercises - nearly 50 pages worth Reorganization and extensive revisions in more than half of the existing chapters for smoother flow of the exposition Foreshadowing - the first three chapters now preview a number of concepts, mostly via the exercises, to pique the interest of reader Gross and Yellen take a comprehensive approach to graph theory that integrates careful exposition of classical developments with emerging methods, models, and practical needs. Their unparalleled treatment provides a text ideal for a two-semester course and a variety of one-semester classes, from an introductory one-semester course to courses slanted toward classical graph theory, operations research, data structures and algorithms, or algebra and topology.

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158488505X

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9781584885054

Moral Dilemmas of Modern War

Torture, Assassination, and Blackmail in an Age of Asymmetric Conflict

By: Michael L. Gross

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Moral Dilemmas of Modern War

Torture, Assassination, and Blackmail in an Age of Asymmetric Conflict

By: Michael L. Gross

A practical guide for policy makers, military officers, students, and anyone else interested in asymmetric conflicts.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521866154

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9780521866156

A Muslim Archipelago

Islam and Politics in Southeast Asia

By: Max L. Gross

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A Muslim Archipelago

Islam and Politics in Southeast Asia

By: Max L. Gross

Southeast Asia continues to beckon policymakers and scholars alike to revisit its history in spite of the tomes of appraisals already written, deconstructive or otherwise. Because of a significant presence of Muslims in the region, and particularly in the wake of 9/11, it invariably attracts the attention of foreign powers drawn by the specter of terrorism and focused on rooting out radical Islamist groups said to be working with al-Qaeda. Dr. Max Gross has written an impressive account of the role of Islam in the politics of Southeast Asia, anchored by a strong historical perspective and a comprehensive treatment of current affairs. The result is very much a post-9/11 book. The origins of Jemaah Islamiyah and its connections with al-Qaeda are carefully detailed. Yet, unlike much of the post-9/11 analysis of the Muslim world, Dr. Gross's research has been successful in placing the phenomenon of terrorism within a larger perspective. While recognizing that al-Qaeda's influence on regional terror networks remains unclear, it behooves us to be reminded that, regardless of the nature and extent of the linkages, to dismiss terrorism as a serious threat to security would be na ve to the point of recklessness. The Muslim Archipelago is a profoundly Islamic region, and Jemaah Islamiyah is only a small portion of this reality. The attention Dr. Gross pays to ABIM in Malaysia, of which I was a part, and the civil Islam movement in Indonesia, of which the late Nurcholish Madjid was a principal spokesman, is greatly appreciated. Those unfamiliar with the background and role of the traditional Islamic PAS party in Malaysia, as well as the Darul Islam movement in Indonesia, will find the author's account highly beneficial. The MNLF, the MILF, and Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines, as well as the various Islamic movements in southern Thailand, are also carefully explained.

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Government Printing Office

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016086920X

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9780160869204

Combinatorial Methods with Computer Applications

By: Jonathan L. Gross

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Combinatorial Methods with Computer Applications

By: Jonathan L. Gross

This combinatorics text provides in-depth coverage of recurrences, generating functions, partitions, and permutations, along with some of the most interesting graph and network topics, design constructions, and finite geometries. It presents the computer and software algorithms in pseudo-code and incorporates definitions, theorems, proofs, examples, and nearly 300 illustrations as pedagogical elements of the exposition. Numerous problems, solutions, and hints reinforce basic skills and assist with creative problem solving. The author also offers a website with extensive graph theory informational resources as well as a computational engine to help with calculations for some of the exercises.

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CRC Press

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1584887443

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9781584887447

Topological Graph Theory

By: Jonathan L. Gross,Thomas W. Tucker

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Topological Graph Theory

By: Jonathan L. Gross,Thomas W. Tucker

Iintroductory treatment emphasizes graph imbedding but also covers connections between topological graph theory and other areas of mathematics. Authors explore the role of voltage graphs in the derivation of genus formulas, explain the Ringel-Youngs theorem, and examine the genus of a group, including imbeddings of Cayley graphs. Many figures. 1987 edition.

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Courier Corporation

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0486417417

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9780486417417

Ethics and Activism

The Theory and Practice of Political Morality

By: Michael L. Gross

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Ethics and Activism

The Theory and Practice of Political Morality

By: Michael L. Gross

Responsible citizens are expected to combine ethical judgement with judiciously exercised social activism to preserve the moral foundation of democratic society and prevent political injustice. But do they? Utilizing a research model integrating insights from rational choice theory and cognitive developmental psychology this book, first published in 1997, carefully explores three exemplary cases of morally inspired activism: Jewish rescue in wartime Europe, abortion politics in the United States, and peace and settler activism in Israel. From all three analyses a single conclusion emerges: the most politically competent individuals are, most often, the least morally competent. This is the central paradox of political morality. These findings cast doubt on strong models of political morality characterized by enlightened moral reasoning and concerted political action while affirming alternative weak models that fuse activism with sectarian moral interests. They provide empirical support to further upend the liberal vision of democratic character, education, and society.

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Cambridge University Press

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0521580978

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9780521580977

Waipi'o Valley

A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden VOLUME II

By: Jeffrey L Gross

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Waipi'o Valley

A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden VOLUME II

By: Jeffrey L Gross

Waipi'o Valley: A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden, Volume 2, begins with the Hawaiian theory of evolution. The Hawaiian prayer chant, the Kumulipo, describes the origins of the universe and the birth of the gods in Po, a heavenly realm of divine darkness, the primeval night of the spirit world where the spirit of the Supreme Creator God 'Io is a light in the vast boundless time of total deep divine darkness. The evolution of life on earth begins when lower forms of life are created belonging to the nonhuman world. During the age of light, the material age of Ao, organisms are transformed through natural reproduction from lower life forms into higher levels of complexity with occasional help from the spiritual realm of divine intervention leading to the birth mankind. Ao is now peopled by beings with consciousness, a world of mankind created by the gods. The story of evolution found in the Kumulipo does not end with biological evolution and the ascent of man, but with the spiritual evolution of the divine chiefs, the akua ali'i. Now, the Supreme Creator God has reproduced himself, spiritual evolution has advanced mankind into a higher state beyond the physical and into the realm of the divine.

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Pageturner, Press and Media

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1643768107

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9781643768106

The Rise of Roosevelt University

Presidential Reflections

By: Theodore L. Gross

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The Rise of Roosevelt University

Presidential Reflections

By: Theodore L. Gross

Robin campus in Schaumburg and the realization of Roosevelt as a metropolitan university, creating a vivid portrait of the educational context of large community colleges throughout the northwest suburbs, the development of a community advisory board that helped secure funds, and the improved morale of faculty and administration.

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SIU Press

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0809326078

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9780809326075

National Suicide

How Washington Is Destroying the American Dream from A to Z

By: Martin L. Gross

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National Suicide

How Washington Is Destroying the American Dream from A to Z

By: Martin L. Gross

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Government Racket, A Call for Revolution and The Tax Racket comes a scathing indictment of the dysfunctional federal government and its reckless disregard for the future of our country. The government of the United States is a juggernaut of mismanagement, malfeasance and incompetence. Despite the strong foundation laid down by the founding fathers, it is headed to extinction. From the Alternative Minimum Tax to Zip Codes, New York Times bestselling author Martin L. Gross outlines the programs that have exploded financially, the laws that had completely unintended consequences, and the scams perpetrated by legislators intent upon remaining in office no matter what the cost to the nation—and its citizens.

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Penguin

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1101140046

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9781101140048

How to Survive in College

A Guide for Confused Students

By: Francis L. Gross

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How to Survive in College

A Guide for Confused Students

By: Francis L. Gross

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University Press of America

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0819167517

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9780819167514

The Conspiracy of Ignorance

The Failure of American Public Schools

By: Martin L. Gross

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The Conspiracy of Ignorance

The Failure of American Public Schools

By: Martin L. Gross

Never before have public school students been so poorly educated. On national exams, almost 40 percent of fourth graders are reading at "below basic" levels, and in international contests in math and science, our seventeen-year-olds score near the bottom. In a shocking expose of the Educational Establishment, Martin L. Gross describes how the typical teacher is academically inferior and trained in dubious "educational psychology" and faddish "whole language" methods. Indeed, most teachers and administrators come from the bottom third of their class and are outscored on the SAT tests by their own college-bound students. The curriculum is so weak that only one in five students ever take trigonometry, physics, or geography in high school. The usual remedies-from smaller class sizes to federal aid-fail because the Etablishment is intent on maintaining both control and lower academic standards. Lucid, persuasive, and meticulously researched, The Conspiracy of Ignorance asks- and answers--the questions educators are afraid to ask. This book is desperately needed if American schoolchildren are to prosper in today's competitive world.

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Harper Collins

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0060932600

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9780060932602

Waipi’O Valley

A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden

By: Jeffrey L. Gross

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A Polynesian Journey from Eden to Eden

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1524539031

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9781524539030

The Ethics of Insurgency

By: Michael L. Gross

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The Ethics of Insurgency

By: Michael L. Gross

The Ethics of Insurgency explains how guerrillas who pursue national self-determination may justly utilize many unlawful practices of war.

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Cambridge University Press

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1107019079

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9781107019072

Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict

Mobilizing Medicine in the Pursuit of Just War

By: Michael L. Gross

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Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict

Mobilizing Medicine in the Pursuit of Just War

By: Michael L. Gross

Beleaguered countries struggling against aggression or powerful nations defending others from brutal regimes mobilize medicine to wage just war. As states funnel medical resources to maintain unit readiness and conserve military capabilities, numerous ethical challenges foreign to peacetime medicine result. Force conservation drives combat hospitals to prioritize warfighter care over all others. Civilians find themselves bereft of medical attention; prison officials force feed hunger-striking detainees; policymakers manage healthcare to win the hearts and minds of local nationals; and scientists develop neuro-technologies or nanosurgery to create super soldiers. When the fighting ends, intractable moral dilemmas rebound. Post-war justice demands enormous investments of time, resources and personnel. But losing interest and no longer zealous, war-weary nations forget their duties to rebuild ravaged countries abroad and rehabilitate their war-torn veterans at home. Addressing these incendiary issues, Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict integrates the ethics of medicine and the ethics of war. Medical ethics in times of war is not identical to medical ethics in times of peace, but a unique discipline. Without war, there is no military medicine, and without just war there is no military medical ethics. Military Medical Ethics in Contemporary Armed Conflict revises, defends, and rebuts wartime medical practices, just as it lays the moral foundation for casualty care in future conflicts.

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Oxford University Press

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0190694963

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9780190694968

Tao of Photography

Seeing Beyond Seeing

By: Philippe L. Gross,S. I. Shapiro

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Tao of Photography

Seeing Beyond Seeing

By: Philippe L. Gross,S. I. Shapiro

This provocative, visually stunning volume draws upon Taoist teachings to explore the creative and spiritual dimensions of the art of photography. Excerpts from the Taoist classic the Chuang-tzu and the writings of Western aesthetes are complemented by over 60 photographs from the work of such canonical photographers as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Dorothea Lange. Lucid instructional text and enlightening exercises assure that photographers of all levels will be able to incorporate the lessons of the Tao into their own work.

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Ten Speed Press

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1607741989

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9781607741985

Government Racket

2000 and Beyond

By: Martin L. Gross

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Government Racket

2000 and Beyond

By: Martin L. Gross

In 1992, Martin L. Gross shocked the nation with his New York Times bestseller , The Government Racket: Washington Waste A to Z, after whcih he testified before Congress five times on hidden catastrophic waste. Now he has returned to the scene of the crime and found that things have gotten even worse. He shows how the claim that the "era of a big government is over" is a blatant lie. With 2 percent inflation, federal spending rose 7 percent and is now more than $2 trillion annually. The Social Security fund is empty and $1.2 trillion in debt, while its FCA surplus is squandered on everything except the aged. In this provacative follow-up volume, the author outlines an encylcopedia of new wastem shows what happened to his previous suggestions to cut costs, and lays out a blueprint for governent reform that could stop Washington's dysfunstional behavoir . In thirty-six chapters he gives scores of examples of giant new waste and abuse, including: Duplication and overlap cost us billions in 154 different failing job-training programs and 127 different teenage bureaucracies, nine alone in Department of Justice. Billions are rountinely wasted on ludicrious Washinton projects, from golf courses for congressman to large cash pensions for hyperactive children. While the taxpayer pays, Washinton subsizes General Motors, Intel, Pillsbury, and scores of gaint firms to the tune of $75 billion a year. The Defense Department regualry flies members of Congress around the world, with spouses, for freebie holidays on liquor-loaded planes.

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Harper Collins

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0060933941

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9780060933944

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