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The Billionaire Boondoggle

How Our Politicians Let Corporations and Bigwigs Steal Our Money and Jobs

By: Pat Garofalo

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The Billionaire Boondoggle

How Our Politicians Let Corporations and Bigwigs Steal Our Money and Jobs

By: Pat Garofalo

An alarming, fact-driven jeremiad urging change and action." –Kirkus The first comprehensive look at how politicians let the entertainment industry bilk taxpayers, hijack public policy and hurt economic investment, starting and ending with Trump. From stadiums and movie productions to casinos and mega-malls to convention centers and hotels, cities and states have paid out billions of dollars in tax breaks, subsidies, and grants to the world's corporate titans. They hope to boost their economies, create new and better jobs, and lure well-known events such as the Super Bowl--not to mention give their officials the chance to meet celebrities. That Big Entertainment drives bigger economies is a myth, however. Overwhelming evidence shows catering public policy to its promises results in a raw deal for the taxpaying public. In The Billionaire Boondoggle, Garofalo takes readers on a tour of publicly-subsidized corporate America to explain how that myth came to be, how much money America's elected officials throw away, and why courting Big Entertainment just courts disaster. You’ll learn how Maryland gave millions of dollars to Netflix to make House of Cards, and Nevada spent hundreds of millions on a new home for the NFL’s Raiders. New Mexico paid big money to host The Avengers, while city after city fell prey to the debt trap that is the Olympics. You’ll see how big sporting goods stores like Bass Pro Shops and big casinos across the country all get in on the subsidy scam. And you’ll see how many cities got in bed with hotel titans, including Donald J. Trump himself. This book is the go-to guide for the many ways in which American taxpayers unknowingly subsidize the TV shows they watch, the sports teams they root for and the hotels they sleep in, all based on an economic theory that only adds up for CEOs and bigwigs.

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Macmillan + ORM

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1250162343

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The Billionaire Boondoggle

How Our Politicians Let Corporations and Bigwigs Steal Our Money and Jobs

By: Pat Garofalo

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How Our Politicians Let Corporations and Bigwigs Steal Our Money and Jobs

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The Currency of Justice

Fines and Damages in Consumer Societies

By: Pat O'Malley

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The Currency of Justice

Fines and Damages in Consumer Societies

By: Pat O'Malley

The Currency of Justice examines the broad implications of the ‘monetization of justice’ as more and more of life is regulated through this single medium. Money not only links together legal sanctions, but links legal sanctions to the much broader array of techniques for governing everyday life.

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200

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Routledge

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1134094191

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9781134094196

Rick Steves Ireland

By: Rick Steves,Pat O'Connor

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Rick Steves Ireland

By: Rick Steves,Pat O'Connor

From rustic towns and emerald valleys to lively cities and moss-draped ruins, the Emerald Isle is yours to discover with Rick Steves! Inside Rick Steves Ireland you'll find: Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for planning a multi-week trip through Ireland Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the Rock of Cashel and the Ring of Kerry to distilleries making whiskey with hundred-year-old recipes How to connect with local culture: Hoist a pint at the corner pub, enjoy traditional fiddle music, and jump into conversations buzzing with brogue Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a Guinness Self-guided walking tours of atmospheric neighborhoods and awe-inspiring sights Trip-planning tools, like how to link destinations, build your itinerary, and get from place to place Detailed maps, including a fold-out map for exploring on the go Complete, up-to-date coverage of Dublin, Kilkenny, Waterford, County Wexford, Kinsale, Cobh, Kenmare, The Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, County Clare, the Burren, Galway, the Aran Islands, Connemara, County Mayo, Belfast, Portrush, the Antrim Coast, Derry, County Donegal, and much more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Ireland. Planning a shorter trip? Check out Rick Steves Best of Ireland.

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788

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Rick Steves

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1641715626

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9781641715621

Beyond Pain

By: Pat Schofield

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Beyond Pain

By: Pat Schofield

This book explains the mechanisms that cause pain, the impact pain has on patients and their families, and the different approaches that can be used to help people with ongoing pain. The contributors are all leading nurse specialists in the field, and topics covered include the effects of nutrition on pain, massage, acupuncture and other complementary therapies, pain in older people and future developments. Learning points are included throughout the book.

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266

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John Wiley & Sons

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0470032456

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9780470032459

Did It! From Yippie to Yuppie

Jerry Rubin, An American Revolutionary

By: Pat Thomas

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Did It! From Yippie to Yuppie

Jerry Rubin, An American Revolutionary

By: Pat Thomas

This is a coffee table art book and biography of Yippie Jerry Rubin. This overstuffed coffee table book is not only the first biography of the infamous and ubiquitous Jerry Rubin―co-founder of the Yippies, Anti-Vietnam War activist, Chicago 8 defendant, social-networking pioneer, and a proponent of the Yuppie era―but a visual retrospective, with countless candid photos, personal diaries, and lost newspaper clippings. It includes correspondence with Abbie Hoffman, Norman Mailer, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Eldridge Cleaver, the Weathermen, and interviews with more than 75 of Rubin’s friends, foes, and comrades. It reveals Rubins' and the Yippies’ historical-and-bizarre personal interactions with the likes of Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, Charles Manson, Mick Jagger, and other iconic figures of the era.

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270

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Fantagraphics Books

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1606998927

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9781606998922

Pat Boone's America--50 Years

A Pop Culture Journey Through the Last Five Decades

By: Pat Boone

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Pat Boone's America--50 Years

A Pop Culture Journey Through the Last Five Decades

By: Pat Boone

The legendary Pat Boone takes a golden look back at fifty years in the entertainment business with this in-dept coffee table book of photos, pop culture memories, and spiritual insights.

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156

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B&H Books

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0805443754

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9780805443752

A Garfield Guide to Posting Online

Pause Before You Post

By: Pat Craven,Scott Nickel,Ciera Lovitt,Jim Davis

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A Garfield Guide to Posting Online

Pause Before You Post

By: Pat Craven,Scott Nickel,Ciera Lovitt,Jim Davis

Nermal uses social media to show what he's doing all the time, from what he's eating for breakfast to how he's celebrating the good grade he got on his giraffe report. But how much information is too much information? Join Garfield and friends as they learn what it takes to stay safe and secure online, from account settings to sharing personal information.

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1541587502

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Auf Wiedersehen Pat

By: Pat Roach,Shirley Thompson

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Auf Wiedersehen Pat

By: Pat Roach,Shirley Thompson

Pat Roach - the 'Gentle Giant' battled with cancer for six-and-a-half years, before it eventually claimed him, in the small hours of Saturday 17 July, 2004. This work combines Pat's final experiences and thoughts, with over seventy tributes from close family and friends.

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185858292X

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9781858582924

Play by Play

The Life and Times of Pat Connolly

By: Pat Connolly,Joel Jacobson

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Play by Play

The Life and Times of Pat Connolly

By: Pat Connolly,Joel Jacobson

Pat Connolly spent more than sixty years talking of, writing about, and analyzing sports in radio, television, and print media in Nova Scotia and central Canada. His clear, sharp voice was known to thousands as the consummate sportscaster and play-by-play man. Pat’s eclectic life encompassed journalism, politics, community work, and an abiding dedication to family. Told with characteristic wit and honesty, Play by Play is Pat’s memoir of a life well-lived. Includes 30 photographs.

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Nimbus Publishing (CN)

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1771080760

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9781771080767

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The Billionaire Boondoggle

The Billionaire Boondoggle

The Billionaire Boondoggle

The Billionaire Boondoggle

The Currency of Justice

The Currency of Justice

Rick Steves Ireland

Rick Steves Ireland

Beyond Pain

Beyond Pain

Did It! From Yippie to Yuppie

Did It! From Yippie to Yuppie

Pat Boone's America--50 Years

Pat Boone's America--50 Years

A Garfield Guide to Posting Online

A Garfield Guide to Posting Online

Auf Wiedersehen Pat

Auf Wiedersehen Pat

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