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The Humanist - 1000 Summers    by Dwight Gilbert Jones
Price: $3.95 USD. 118280 words. Published on December 2, 2009. .

A philosopher revives classical Humanism, an ancient and noble philosophy that inspires our species, and our world comes together within the United Nations. Set on the West Coast just five years from now, amid political upheavals in motion today, this prophetic novel forgoes dystopian cynicism to advance soaring intellectual, political and species issues otherwise not current in Western thought.
International Political Economy: Free Trade or Fair Trade?    by Kyle W. Bell
Price: $0.99 USD. 5740 words. Published on December 20, 2009. .

Like it or not, globalization is here to stay. The days of protectionism are long gone. America and the world are trading at levels never seen before in the history of man. As the most recent economic collapse has shown quite vividly, markets are interconnected in a way that an investment banker in London or Shanghai is affected by a mortgage default in Los Angeles or Detroit.
Native Knowings: Wisdom Keys for 2012 and Beyond    by Steven McFadden
Price: $2.99 USD. 10420 words. Published on January 27, 2010. .

As the prophetic date of December 21, 2012 approaches, and more people focus on the Mayan calendar, this original and powerful ebook offers a concise compendium of North American (Turtle Island) wisdom teachings that help guide us through an era of transition.
Open Source    by Matthew Frick
Price: $0.99 USD. 108410 words. Published on March 4, 2011. .

Based on actual events, OPEN SOURCE is a geopolitical thriller that follows Casey Shenk, a vending route driver with an insatiable curiosity, as he uncovers the truth behind a sinister plot to shape world politics, where he quickly finds himself in the crosshairs fighting to save his own life, while preventing an even greater injustice that could plunge the world headlong into the next Great War.
The Human Rights Culture: A Study in History and Context    by Lawrence M. Friedman
Price: $9.99 USD. 93650 words. Published by Quid Pro Books on May 23, 2011. .

Thoughtful and provocative exploration of the human rights movement and its development as a sociological and historical trend. Unlike the typical legal or philosophical approach to human rights, this books asks why it pervades modern culture. Applies the analysis to issues of women and minorities, language and culture, privacy, religion, individualism and state sovereignty. Includes references.
The Green 'M': The Battle for Freedom and Justice in Psychiatry.    by B.C.Bamber 
Price: $4.95 USD. 13630 words. Published on June 16, 2011. .

The psychiatric profession is running out of credibility. Patients have no right to defend themselves against forced treatment and detention without trial. The UN has declared these practices illegal. This book explores the alternatives, the arguments, the science, and the politics of madness.
21st Century U.S. Military Manuals: The Army in Multinational Operations (FM 100-8) Nations, Coalitions, Alliances in War and Peacekeeping (Value-Added Professional Format Series)    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 61880 words. Published on September 9, 2011. .

Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, the Army in Multinational Operations Field Manual (FM 100-8) covers the fundamentals of multinational operations.
21st Century U.S. Military Manuals: The Army In Multinational Operations Field Manual - FM 100-8 (Value-Added Professional Format Series)    by Progressive Management
Price: $9.99 USD. 61880 words. Published on September 16, 2011. .

Part of our value-added professional format series, The Army In Multinational Operations Field Manual (FM 100-8 is a guide for Army commanders and staffs operating in a multinational environment across the full range of military operations.
Israel's Rights as a Nation-State in International Diplomacy    by Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs
Price: $2.99 USD. 96810 words. Published on October 9, 2011. .

A concerted campaign is being waged against Israel to question its very legitimacy in virtually every aspect of its historical, political, and cultural life, with the aim of undermining the very foundations of Israel's existence. In response, several world-renowned experts have joined to present an authoritative exposition of Israel's Rights as a Nation-State in International Diplomacy.
Medicine and Healthcare in War and Conflict    by Dr. Noreen Khan Kassem
Price: $3.99 USD. 5700 words. Published on November 27, 2011. .

A compilation of seven essays on the challenges of providing healthcare in regions of war and conflict: This book by a doctor and humanitarian worker discusses some of the challenges of practicing medicine in areas affected by war and instability. The content includes essays on disease epidemics, effects on women, infant mortality, radioactive ammunition, and landmines.