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War Reporting for Cowards War Reporting for Cowards
by Chris Ayres

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Chris Ayres takes readers on a unique journey through the war in Iraq — as a journalist who's terrified of his own shadow. His description of both the philosophical and the mundane aspects of war are incisive and often surprising, and War... (read more)

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American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center
by William Langewiesche

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The unsung-and revealing-story of the Herculean effort to finish the dismantling that terrorism began Unlike any other reporter, William Langewiesche has had unrestricted access to Ground Zero and the people involved in the cleanup. He has literally... (read more)

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Mr. Galloway Goes To Washington Mr. Galloway Goes To Washington
by George Galloway

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A lively, rousing account from the Briton who took DC by storm. "As a matter of fact, I have met Saddam Hussein exactly the same number of times as Donald Rumsfeld. The difference is Donald Rumsfeld met him to sell him guns and to give him maps the... (read more)

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Inside 9-11: What Really Happened Inside 9-11: What Really Happened
by Der Spiegel Magazine

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Some of the finest writing and reporting on the events of September 11 was done by "Der Spiegel," Germany's magazine of record. With its main office in Hamburg, base of operations for terrorist ringleader Mohamed Atta and many of the others, "Der Spiegel"... (read more)

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September Eleventh: An Oral History September Eleventh: An Oral History
by Dean E. Murphy

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About 3,000 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2001. Thousands more narrowly escaped, their survival a result of eerily prescient spur-of-the-moment decisions, acts of superhuman... (read more)

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9-11: Emergency Relief 9-11: Emergency Relief
by Jeff Mason

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From legendary creators such as Will Eisner and Harvey Pekar to new talents such as Frank Cho and James Kochalka, cartoonists from all areas of the cartooning world have joined together in this community effort. This book is a collection of cartoonists... (read more)

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What We Saw: The Events of September 11, 2001, in Words, Pictures, and Video with DVD What We Saw: The Events of September 11, 2001, in Words, Pictures, and Video with DVD
by CBS News

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September 11, 2001, will be eternally frozen in our memories. Where we were; what we thought; what we felt; what we heard; and especially what we saw will stay with us forever. It was a day -- defined for each of us in an instant -- that we will share... (read more)

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My Detachment: A Memoir My Detachment: A Memoir
by Tracy Kidder

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A notable addition to the literature of war, Kidder's aptly named memoir is a candid self-portrait of his coming of age during Vietnam. Looking back on the everyday reality of his year-long command of a small intelligence detachment, Kidder reflects on... (read more)

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Rethinking Wic: an Evaluation of the Women, Infants, and Children Program Rethinking Wic: an Evaluation of the Women, Infants, and Children Program
by Douglas J. Besharov

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This book analyzes the research on the effectiveness of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.... (read more)


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The War Against the Terror Masters: Why It Happened, Where We Are Now, How We'll Win The War Against the Terror Masters: Why It Happened, Where We Are Now, How We'll Win
by Michael Arthur Ledeen

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The War Against the Terror Masters is a must-read guide to the terrorist crisis. Michael A. Ledeen explains in startling detail how and why the United States was so unprepared for the September 11th catastrophe; the nature of the terror network we are... (read more)

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An Autumn of War: What America Learned from September 11 and the War on Terrorism An Autumn of War: What America Learned from September 11 and the War on Terrorism
by Victor Davis Hanson

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Inviting readers across the spectrum to think about September 11 and its aftermath in new and more complicated ways, this volume is a collection of online essays posted by one of the best-known historians in America.... (read more)

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Above Hallowed Ground: A Photographic Record of September 11, 2001 by Photographers of the New York City Police Department Above Hallowed Ground: A Photographic Record of September 11, 2001 by Photographers of the New York City Police Department
by Christopher Sweet

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The only photographer with unrestricted air and ground clearance shares an unparalleled visual document of the September 11th tragedy and its aftermath. Detective Fitzpatrick's 278 photos--each a powerful image--together form an unforgettable portrait of... (read more)

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September 11: West Coast Writers Approach Ground Zero September 11: West Coast Writers Approach Ground Zero
by Jeff Meyers

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This anthology consists of responses to September 11th from 34 notable West Coast writers that attempt to extract meaning from chaos. The outstanding list of contributors includes: T.C. Boyle, Michael Byers, Peter Coyote, Harlan Ellinson, Maxine Hong... (read more)

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The Far Enemy: Why Jihad Went Global The Far Enemy: Why Jihad Went Global
by Fawaz A Gerges

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'Analyses the rift in the jihadist movement that led to the events of 9/11.'... (read more)

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We Interrupt This Broadcast 3RD Edition We Interrupt This Broadcast 3RD Edition
by Joe Garner

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Where Were You When?? Few phrases garner as much attention as ?We Interrupt This Broadcast?? Wherever we may happen to be, our lives stop for a moment, and we experience those few seconds of anxiety between the interruption and the actual announcement of... (read more)

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One Nation: America Remembers September 11, 2001 One Nation: America Remembers September 11, 2001
by Life Magazine Staff

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Rather than being a book about tragedy, One Nation offers a look at how Americans--and the people of the world--were united in feeling after the disaster. Illustrated with photos throughout, the book also includes original essays by authors such as... (read more)

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The Heart of a Soldier: A Story of Love, Heroism, and September 11th The Heart of a Soldier: A Story of Love, Heroism, and September 11th
by James Brewer Stewart

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When Rick Rescorla got home from Vietnam, he tried to put combat and death behind him, but he could never bury it entirely. This is Rick Rescorla's story, a story of bravery under fire, of loyalty to one's comrades and the wonder of finding happiness... (read more)

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Chain of Command : the Road From 9/11 To Abu Ghraib (04 Edition) Chain of Command : the Road From 9/11 To Abu Ghraib (04 Edition)
by Seymour M. Hersh

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Since September 11, 2001, Seymour M. Hersh has riveted readers -- and outraged the Bush Administration -- with his explosive stories in The New Yorker, including his headline-making pieces on the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib. Now, Hersh brings... (read more)

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How Did This Happen? Terrorism and the New War (Publicaffairs Reports) How Did This Happen? Terrorism and the New War (Publicaffairs Reports)
by James F Hoge

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In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11th, one question has been on everyone's mind: "How did this happen?" This book seeks to answer this question in all its critical aspects — the motives and actions of the terrorists, the status... (read more)

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Out of the Ruins - A New York Record: Lower Manhattan, Autumn 2001 Out of the Ruins - A New York Record: Lower Manhattan, Autumn 2001
by Jean Holabird

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Soon after the attacks of September 11th, artist Jean Holabird, who has lived just four blocks from the WTC for 27 years, started to record the wreckage visible from the perimeter of Ground Zero. Driven by instinct, she was determined to chronicle the... (read more)

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