Current Events

I Am America and So Can You

If you like fake news or Stephen Colbert or laughing out loud then I Am America and So Can You by the aforementioned Colbert is right up your alley. All of today’s most pressing issues are covered although not well and many facts are presented although most of them are inaccurate. Incidentally, the bonus holiday DVD is not included in this edition. $26.99

Utter Incompetents

It wasn’t just Iraq. Boston Globe correspondent Thomas Oliphant examines the entire scope of the Bush administration in Utter Incompetents. Leaving aside the easy jabs, Oliphant tries to answer the question of how so many smart, experienced people could produce such a cascade of errors. $24.95

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. $27.95

Head and Heart: American Christianities

For those concerned or curious about the Religious Right and its role in politics will be fascinated by Garry Wills' Head and Heart: American Christianities. His compelling, thoroughly researched narrative reaches from the founding fathers and their view of religion and politics to the present day and provides valuable insight into the cyclical nature of religion’s place in America's civic life. $29.95

Our Dumb World
The Onion's Atlas of The Planet Earth, 73rd Edition

Our Dumb World: The Onion's Atlas of The Planet Earth, 73rd Edition features incorrect statistics on all of the Earth's 168, 182, or 196 independent nations. It also features maps, including a fold-out world map at actual size. $27.99

Bad President

Bad President, from the team that brought you Bad Dog, will set you laughing with dozens of candid photos of our president with humorous captions to match. A “Sad Truths” section every few pages provides a little dose of reality to counter the humor. $8.95

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! $10

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 American Idea

The Atlantic Monthly is one of my favorite magazines and The American Idea, published in celebration of the 150th anniversary of its founding presents an amazing array of articles, essays and stories that reflect the breadth of the magazines coverage. You'll find something from almost every aspect of American life from civil rights to terrorism and urban crime in this wonderful collection. $35