Z Books
Recent Z Books
O'Rourke: Representing Jihad
Aug 09, 2012
This timely book argues that Muslim theory and fiction has been significantly commodified to cater to the needs of western ideology.
Ostrowski: To Inspire Activism
Oct 19, 2011
Bridger Banes, an unlikely renegade, is swept into the momentum of a personal revolution. This book is fast paced and loaded with political and religious juxtaposition.
Ostler: Lakotas and Black Hills
Aug 20, 2010
History of U.S. Government relations with Lakota Sioux and their claim to thee Black Hills.
Orwell: Keep The Aspidistra Flying
Aug 16, 2010
Though a work of fiction, this piece is perhaps the best window into the actual life that Orwell lived through. It captures the many subtle ways that money can pervade and poison "middle-class" life; so much so that the actual poverty of middle class life is revealed. Favorite excerpt: "The money god is so cunning. If he only baited his traps with yachts and race-horses, tarts and champagne, how easy it would be to dodge him. It is when he gets at you through your sense of decency that he finds you helpless."
Ondrias: Democracy vs Communism
Jun 10, 2010
The book describes an unbelievable destruction power of capitalistic democracy on the society (economy and culture) in the former socialist countries after 1990. This statement is concluded from statistical data summarized in 112 graphs.
Obi: The Rise of China and India in Africa
Apr 08, 2010
This book examines in detail the opportunities and challenges posed by the increasing presence of China and India in Africa, and proposes critical interventions that African governments must undertake in order to negotiate with China and India from a stronger and more informed platform.
Obama: Dreams
Nov 12, 2009
Autobiography of the current US President up to the pint of his election.
O\\\\\\\'dea: The Christianity of Physics
Feb 18, 2009
Much of interest with much controversy. Possibly a more interesting suggestion would be to elimenate religion in trying to write the same book.
