Category Archives: Book Spotlight

Book Spotlight- “Deep State” by Mike Lofgren

Posted on February 16, 2016 by tomdwyer

The Primaries are under way, and we’re 9 months away from the 2016 Presidential Election. Concerned citizens from every point on the political spectrum will be wearing strange political costumes, chanting odd chants, buttonholing their friends and family, and working … Continue reading →

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2015’s Pile of Publications

Posted on January 6, 2016 by tomdwyer

Not everyone looks around much when they drop their vehicle with us for repair, but those who do have noticed our Book and Bumper Sticker Library. All the books are available for checkout, and the bumper stickers (and a few … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “The Dark Side” by Jane Mayer

Posted on December 21, 2015 by tomdwyer

Star Wars fever is pervasive, but if you think it’s invaded the sacred space of our Book Spotlight, you’re wrong. “The Dark Side” isn’t about The Force being twisted to serve evil, it’s about Our Forces being twisted to serve … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Power, Faith, and Fantasy” by Michael Oren

Posted on November 19, 2015 by tomdwyer

As Tom pointed out in his Tidbits this month, the history of terrorism and the Middle East didn’t start last year, last decade, or even last century. The US has been involved there for 230 years and for good or … Continue reading →

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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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