Current Events

The Most Dangerous Place

Imtiaz Gul provides an insightful and thought-provoking look at the consequences of the war in Afghanistan and its effect on Pakistan and the border region—The Most Dangerous Place—as the title of this book so well describes it. $26.95

Obama's Wars by Bob Woodward

Drawing on hundreds of interviews with key administration officials, their deputies, and other firsthand sources, in Obama’s Wars, Bob Woodward takes readers deep into the national security state and shows how Obama debates, decides, and balances the enormous pressures facing the modern president. 8-page b&w photo insert. $30

Power Trip

Power Trip: From Oil Wells to Solar Cells, Our Ride to the Renewable Future is a hopeful call to action, written by prize-winning environmental journalist, Amanda Little. She uses historical anecdotes and contemporary reporting to explain how America has become so energy addicted, and provides real-world solutions to counter this dependency. $25.99

The Whole Earth Discipline

In The Whole Earth Discipline Stewart Brand (the man behind The Whole Earth Catalog) shows exactly where the sources of environmental dilemmas lie and offers a bold and inventive set of policies and solutions for creating a more sustainable society. $25.95

Hot, Flat and Crowded 2.0 by Thomas Friedman

Friedman takes a fresh and provocative look at two of the biggest challenges we face today: America's surprising loss of focus and national purpose since 9/11; and the global environmental crisis, which is affecting everything from food to fuel to forests. In this groundbreaking account of where we stand now, he shows us how the solutions to these two big problems are linked--how we can restore the world and revive America at the same time. $27.95

Democratic I Have a Dream Mug

What better preparation for the ’08 election than the Democratic I Have a Dream Mug. A map of the US shows red and blue states according to the last election. But add hot liquid and—voila—the entire map turns blue! $5

GOP Make My Day Mug

If you’re political preferences run red you’ll like the GOP Make My Day Mug. It starts by showing the electoral results from the 2004 election but pour in a hot liquid and all the states turn Republican red. $5

Global Warming Mug

You’d think after an Oscar and a Nobel Peace Prize that folks would be convinced but if you need more our Global Warming Mug will turn the trick. As hot liquid is added a map of the world changes to show the coastlines lost as sea levels rise. $10

Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug

Stand up for your rights and then sit down to a good cup of coffee with the Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug. It starts with the Bill of Rights but as you pour in hot liquid, key provisions begin to disappear—particularly those affected by the Patriot Act. $15

The Nine

Jeffrey Toobin’s The Nine will take you behind the scenes at the most secretive court in America, The Supreme Court. With the Presidential election on the horizon and a conservative majority on the court, Toobin reveals an institution in the midst of momentous changes. $15.95