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  • The Monroe Doctrine at 200 and What to Replace it With

    by David Swanson ...
    The Monroe Doctrine was and is a justification for actions, some good, some indifferent, but the overwhelming bulk reprehensible. The Monroe Doctrine remains in place, both explicitly and dressed up in novel language. Additional doctrines have been built on its foundations. This book looks at the creation, evolution, and use of the Monroe Doctrine over the years since 1823, and proposes a ... Read more

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    Curing Exceptionalism

    What's Wrong with How We Think about the United States? What Can We Do about It?

    by David Swanson ...
    Narrated by Megan Quinn ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 49 min

    U.S. exceptionalism, the idea that the United States of America is superior to other nations, is no more fact-based and no less harmful than racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry. The purpose of this book is to persuade you of that statement. This book examines how the United States actually compares with other countries, how people think about the comparison, what damage that thinking does, ... Read more

    $15.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • When the World Outlawed War

    by David Swanson ...
    This is a masterful account of how people in the United States and around the world worked to abolish war as a legitimate act of state policy and won in 1928, outlawing war with a treaty that is still on the books. Swanson's account of the successful work of those who came before us to insist that war be outlawed points us toward new ways of thinking about both war and political activism. ... Read more

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  • Help--My Kid is Driving Me Crazy

    The 17 Ways Kids Manipulate Their Parents, and What You Can Do About It

    by David Swanson ...
    A family psychologist offers parents clear and simple techniques for disarming the strategies kids use to manipulate them.Every parent knows that children quickly learn how to push their buttons. Now, this invaluable and insightful book, written by a prominent clinical psychologist, identifies the specific ways kids manipulate their parents?and how to stop each tactic. These uncannily ... Read more

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  • Curing Exceptionalism: What's wrong with how we think about the United States? What can we do about it?

    by David Swanson ...
    U.S. exceptionalism, the idea that the United States of America is superior to other nations, is no more fact-based and no less harmful than racism, sexism, and other forms of bigotry. The purpose of this book is to persuade you of that statement. This book examines how the United States actually compares with other countries, how people think about the comparison, what damage that thinking does, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Forge Tomorrow From Nothing

    How Visionary Thinkers Turn Simple Resources into World-Changing Empires Through Smart Execution and Relentless Innovation

    by David Swanson ...
    The future isn't built by those with the most resources—it's built by those who know how to use what they have. Forge Tomorrow From Nothing is a powerful blueprint for ambitious creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators who refuse to wait for perfect conditions. Inspired by the real-world lessons of Jim McKelvey, this book reveals how massive, game-changing ideas often begin with surprisingly simple ... Read more

    $23.99 USD

  • CEMAF as a Census Method

    A Proposal for a Re-Designed Census and An Independent U.S. Census Bureau

    by David A. Swanson, Paula J. Walashek ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    In provocative terms that push the envelope of technical, administrative, and legal capabilities, Swanson and Walashek propose a re-vamped US census based neither on the current system, self-enumeration, nor its predecessor, door-to-door canvassing. Instead, they propose that it be built on a combination of four elements: (1) administrative records; (2) the continuously updated Master Address File ... Read more

    $40.49 USD

  • 100 Things to Do in San Diego Before You Die, 3rd Edition

    by David Swanson ...
    Get beyond the beach, the zoo, and the enchiladas to discover the memorable, photogenic, historic, delicious, undiscovered, and quirky treasures that make up one of America’s most appealing cities—as only a local can reveal. Southern Californians as well as first-time visitors get the lay of the land in this third edition of 100 Things to Do in San Diego Before You Die, following in the footsteps ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Subnational Population Estimates

    by David A. Swanson, Jeff Tayman ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    Providing a unified and comprehensive treatment of the theory and techniques of sub-national population estimation, this much-needed publication does more than collate disparate source material. It examines hitherto unexplored methodological links between differing types of estimation from both the demographic and sample-survey traditions and is a self-contained primer that combines academic rigor ... Read more

    $170.09 USD

  • The Washington State Census Board and Its Demographic Legacy

    by David A. Swanson ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    This book tells the story of how a group of far-sighted, academic researchers came to the aid of an overwhelmed local government. It details the history of the Washington State Census Board, which began in 1943 as part of an emergency measure during a massive wartime in-migration. The narrative also shows the demographic legacy of the Board and, ultimately, provides an unforgettable look into the ... Read more

    $49.49 USD

  • Air-Conditioned Bus Tours

    by David G. Swanson ...
    Who doesn't like vacations with ultimate relaxation preferences? The type of vacation a person takes depends upon individual desires. Most folks like to be wined-n-dined and pampered as if they've snuck into the 1/10 of 1% demographic. A few eccentrics prefer different vacations. Developing the ability to ignore inconveniences that's like a gym rat who refuses to believe their feet smell. DARREN, ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • 20 Dictators Currently Supported by the U.S.

    by David Swanson ...
    The U.S. government has a habit of supporting brutal (and comically outrageous) dictators. This book offers 20 current examples, together with some background on historical patterns, some explanation for why this happens, and a proposal to put an end to it.As documented here, the U.S. government arms, trains, and funds all variety of oppressive governments, not just dictatorships. The choice to ... Read more

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