Category Archives: Book Spotlight

Book Spotlight- “Democracy NOW” Featured Authors

Posted on October 19, 2015 by tomdwyer

We’ve loved KBOO Community Radio for many years, and many of our clients work with the station as either employees or volunteers. Although we were underwriters long ago we’ve been remiss in not continuing the relationship, a situation we’re very … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “SuperPower” by Ian Bremmer

Posted on September 9, 2015 by tomdwyer

Superpower- Three choices for America’s role in the world By Ian Bremmer From the bestselling author of “The End of the Free Market” comes the story of three provocative choices facing the world’s sole superpower. Global policy expert Ian Bremmer … Continue reading →

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“Last Train From Hiroshima”

Posted on August 10, 2015 by tomdwyer

Hiroshima was in the news recently as the world observed the 70th anniversary of its bombing, and the bombing of Nagasaki three days later. We were proud to co-sponsor a commemoration of the event by Physicians for Social Responsibility at … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Big Weed” by Christian Hageseth

Posted on June 30, 2015 by tomdwyer

With marijuana now legal in Oregon, we’re seeing the beginnings of a whole new industry taking shape. New players are entering the market and defining the rules of that market (with the loving oversight of the OLCC) as they go … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight for June

Posted on June 4, 2015 by tomdwyer

Our Spotlight illuminates the shadows With the expiration and immediate reinstatement of NSA surveillance powers, surveillance and privacy (or at least the politics surrounding them) have dominated the news lately. This month we bring you three books dissecting the now-global … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “A Fighting Chance” by Elizabeth Warren

Posted on May 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

We had quite a bit of material on the TPP this month, so in our Book Spotlight we’re focusing on one of the major players in the TPP fight. As always, click the link to be taken to the Powells.com … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Frank” by Barney Frank

Posted on April 7, 2015 by tomdwyer

“Frank” By Congressman Barney Frank Barney Frank, once referred to as “America’s only left-handed, gay, Jewish congressman”, is out with a new political memoir. He has been in congress for 35 years in some of the most crucial battles of … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Merchants of Doubt”

Posted on March 13, 2015 by tomdwyer

We owe this month’s Book Spotlight to the bright spotlights of Hollywood, in the form of an NPR interview with the director of the film “Merchants Of Doubt’. “Merchants” was based on a 2011 book of the same that gave … Continue reading →

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Feb Book Spotlight- “The Meat Racket”

Posted on February 20, 2015 by tomdwyer

Food production in America largely goes unnoticed and unappreciated by those not involved in it, but for those in our country’s heartland it defines their lives. While there was once a broad region of independent farmers, the requirements of industrial farming … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight

Posted on January 15, 2015 by tomdwyer

2014’s Library and some guest recommendations One of the most unique features of our shop is our Book and Bumper Sticker Library. On two walls of our lobby you’ll find a range of fascinating books, videos, and bumper stickers on … Continue reading →

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