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The Conquest of Cool

Business Culture, Counterculture, and the Rise of Hip Consumerism

by Thomas Frank ...

The classic bestselling study of the 1960s advertising industry that makes the case that what passes for cultural radicalism isn't radical at all."[A] bristlingly intelligent work. . . . An indispensable survival guide for any modern consumer." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)While the youth counterculture remains the most evocative and best-remembered symbol of the cultural f... ... Read more

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The classic bestselling study of the 1960s advertising industry that makes the case that what passes for cultural radicalism isn't radical at all."[A] bristlingly intelligent work. . . . An indispensable survival guide for any modern consumer." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)While the youth counterculture remains the most evocative and best-remembered symbol of the cultural f...
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What's the Matter with Kansas?

How Conservatives Won the Heart of America

by Thomas Frank ...

The New York Times bestsellerWinner of the Eugene V. Debs AwardNamed the Best Political Book of the Year by The New York TimesWith a New Afterword by the AuthorHailed as "dazzlingly insightful and wonderfully sardonic" (Chicago Tribune), "very funny and very painful" (San Francisco Chronicle), and "in a different league from most political books" (The New ... ... Read more

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The New York Times bestsellerWinner of the Eugene V. Debs AwardNamed the Best Political Book of the Year by The New York TimesWith a New Afterword by the AuthorHailed as "dazzlingly insightful and wonderfully sardonic" (Chicago Tribune), "very funny and very painful" (San Francisco Chronicle), and "in a different league from most political books" (The New ...
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The Wrecking Crew

How Conservatives Ruined Government, Enriched Themselves, and Beggared the Nation

by Thomas Frank ...

The New York Times–bestselling author of What's the Matter with Kansas? shares a "no-holds-barred exegesis on the naked cynicism of conservatism" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).In his previous book, Thomas Frank explained why working America votes for politicians who reserve their favors for the rich. Now, in The Wrecking Crew, Frank examines the blundering and corrupt federal government those ... Read more

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The New York Times–bestselling author of What's the Matter with Kansas? shares a "no-holds-barred exegesis on the naked cynicism of conservatism" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).In his previous book, Thomas Frank explained why working America votes for politicians who reserve their favors for the rich. Now, in The Wrecking Crew, Frank examines the blundering and corrupt federal government those
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The Creativity Con

How Innovation Became America's Biggest Racket

by Thomas Frank ...

A bold indictment of America’s chronic obsession with creativity and innovation, tracing how these beloved ideas came to dominate our political and economic conversation while serving to mask inequality and protect elite interests“Innovation” and “creativity” have been the defining watchwords of American exceptionalism for decades. They’re deployed by business leaders, tech gurus, military ... Read more

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A bold indictment of America’s chronic obsession with creativity and innovation, tracing how these beloved ideas came to dominate our political and economic conversation while serving to mask inequality and protect elite interests“Innovation” and “creativity” have been the defining watchwords of American exceptionalism for decades. They’re deployed by business leaders, tech gurus, military
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The People, No

A Brief History of Anti-Populism

by Thomas Frank ...

A "brilliantly written, eye-opening" look at how elites distort the meaning of populism by the bestselling author of What's the Matter with Kansas? ( The Washington Post).Rarely does a work of history contain startling implications for the present, but in The People, No, New York Times-bestselling author Thomas Frank pulls off that explosive effect by showing us that everything we think we know ... Read more

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A "brilliantly written, eye-opening" look at how elites distort the meaning of populism by the bestselling author of What's the Matter with Kansas? ( The Washington Post).Rarely does a work of history contain startling implications for the present, but in The People, No, New York Times-bestselling author Thomas Frank pulls off that explosive effect by showing us that everything we think we know
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Pity the Billionaire

The Hard-Times Swindle and the Unlikely Comeback of the Right

by Thomas Frank ...

New York Times Bestseller: A "witty and highly readable" account of the wildly unexpected cultural and political reactions to the Great Recession ( Financial Times).From the author of What's the Matter with Kansas?, this is an updated and expanded edition of "a brilliant expose of the most breathtaking ruse in American political history: how the Right turned the biggest capitalist breakdown since ... Read more

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New York Times Bestseller: A "witty and highly readable" account of the wildly unexpected cultural and political reactions to the Great Recession ( Financial Times).From the author of What's the Matter with Kansas?, this is an updated and expanded edition of "a brilliant expose of the most breathtaking ruse in American political history: how the Right turned the biggest capitalist breakdown since
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Rendezvous with Oblivion

Reports from a Sinking Society

by Thomas Frank ...

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6 hours 27 min

From the acclaimed author of Listen, Liberal and What’s the Matter with Kansas, a scathing collection of his incisive commentary on our cruel times—perfect for this political moment.What does a middle-class democracy look like when it comes apart? When, after forty years of economic triumph, America’s winners persuade themselves that they owe nothing to the rest of the country?With his sharp eye ... Read more

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From the acclaimed author of Listen, Liberal and What’s the Matter with Kansas, a scathing collection of his incisive commentary on our cruel times—perfect for this political moment.What does a middle-class democracy look like when it comes apart? When, after forty years of economic triumph, America’s winners persuade themselves that they owe nothing to the rest of the country?With his sharp eye
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The Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life

Enriched edition. Tales of the Sea: A Sailor's Journey Through Adventure and Adversity

by Frank Thomas Bullen, Shelby Merrill ...

In "The Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life," Frank Thomas Bullen provides a vivid narrative that intertwines memoir and adventure, offering an authentic glance at the life of a sailor in the late 19th century. The book showcases Bullen's literary prowess through rich, descriptive prose laden with the sights, sounds, and perils of maritime life, revealing ... Read more

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In "The Log of a Sea-Waif: Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life," Frank Thomas Bullen provides a vivid narrative that intertwines memoir and adventure, offering an authentic glance at the life of a sailor in the late 19th century. The book showcases Bullen's literary prowess through rich, descriptive prose laden with the sights, sounds, and perils of maritime life, revealing
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British Murder Mysteries - The Ultimate Collection

560+ Thriller Classics, Detective Novels, Whodunit Tales & True Crime Stories

by Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Arthur Morrison, Wilkie Collins, Thomas W. Hanshew, Edgar Wallace, Frank Froest, J. S. Fletcher, C. N. Williamson, A. M. Williamson, R. Austin Freeman, E. W. Hornung, G. K. Chesterton, H. C. McNeile, Victor L. Whitechurch, Annie Haynes, Ethel Lina White, Rober Barr, Isabel Ostander ...

The anthology "British Murder Mysteries - The Ultimate Collection" delves into the heart of detective fiction, offering a rich tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and cleverly woven narratives that have captivated readers for generations. This collection explores the many facets of the murder mystery genre, capturing the tension between clarity and confusion, the known and unknown, all within the fog ... Read more

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The anthology "British Murder Mysteries - The Ultimate Collection" delves into the heart of detective fiction, offering a rich tapestry of intrigue, suspense, and cleverly woven narratives that have captivated readers for generations. This collection explores the many facets of the murder mystery genre, capturing the tension between clarity and confusion, the known and unknown, all within the fog
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Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War

Courage, Strategy, and Freedom in the Civil War Era

by William Pittenger, John Taylor Wood, Basil Wilson Duke, Thomas Henry Hines, Frank E. Moran, Orlando B. Willcox, A. E. Richards, W. H. Shelton ...

Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War offers a riveting exploration into the untold exploits and daring escapes that punctuated the American Civil War. This anthology melds a diverse array of literary styles'Äîranging from firsthand narratives to recollections and analyses'Äîproviding a panoramic view of the resourcefulness and resilience exhibited during this tumultuous period. ... Read more

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Famous Adventures and Prison Escapes of the Civil War offers a riveting exploration into the untold exploits and daring escapes that punctuated the American Civil War. This anthology melds a diverse array of literary styles'Äîranging from firsthand narratives to recollections and analyses'Äîproviding a panoramic view of the resourcefulness and resilience exhibited during this tumultuous period.
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Rendezvous with Oblivion

Reports from a Sinking Society

by Thomas Frank ...

New York Times–Bestselling Author: "Insightful analysis, moral passion, and keen satirical wit . . . both entertaining and an important commentary on the times." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)What does a middle-class democracy look like when it comes apart? When, after forty years of economic triumph, America's winners persuade themselves that they owe nothing to the rest of the country?With ... Read more

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New York Times–Bestselling Author: "Insightful analysis, moral passion, and keen satirical wit . . . both entertaining and an important commentary on the times." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)What does a middle-class democracy look like when it comes apart? When, after forty years of economic triumph, America's winners persuade themselves that they owe nothing to the rest of the country?With
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What's the Matter with Kansas?

How Conservatives Won the Heart of America

by Thomas Frank ...

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8 hours 57 min

The New York Times bestseller, praised as "hilariously funny . . . the only way to understand why so many Americans have decided to vote against their own economic and political interests" (Molly Ivins).****Unabridged for the first time with a new introduction**This program is read by the author.**Hailed as "dazzlingly insightful and wonderfully sardonic" (Chicago Tribune), "very funny and very ... Read more

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The New York Times bestseller, praised as "hilariously funny . . . the only way to understand why so many Americans have decided to vote against their own economic and political interests" (Molly Ivins).****Unabridged for the first time with a new introduction**This program is read by the author.**Hailed as "dazzlingly insightful and wonderfully sardonic" (Chicago Tribune), "very funny and very
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