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Eclipse Bay (Luann Kindem, engineer)
Their grandfathers hated each other. Their fathers hated each other. And as the next generation of Hartes and Madisons, Hannah and Rafe are expected to hate each other too. But Hannah Harte - a successful wedding consultant with a skeptical view of marriage - remembers the long-ago night on the beach that revealed Rafe as much more than just "that disreputable Madison boy." And Rafe remembers the heroic gesture that proved Hannah's fierce spirit was stronger than any feud - and saved him from near-certain imprisonment. Now - reunited by a surprising inheritance after years of living their separate lives - Rafe and Hannah return to Eclipse Bay, and the hostilities that still divide, and bind, their families. And they are discovering something that is at once delightful and deeply disturbing . . . They don't hate each other. Not at all. . .
Dawn in Eclipse Bay (Melissa Coates, engineer)
Nothing was ever simple between a Madison and a Harte. The feud that had divided their families still simmered. Now, only months after their siblings' wedding, Lillian Harte and Gabe Madison are at each other's throats. Successful CEO Gabe had insisted on becoming a client of Lillian's matchmaking service. And after five disastrous dates, Lillian is at her wit's end. If she hadn't already decided to close her business and move home to Eclipse Bay, Gabe would have been the final straw. But when she finds Gabe at her door demanding she fulfill their business contract, the sparks between them suddenly turn personal. Once again, Eclipse Bay will witness a showdown - between a relentless Madison and irresistible Harte...
Summer in Eclipse Bay (Melissa Coates, engineer)
Word gets around fast in Eclipse Bay. Nick Harte should know - his family's legendary feud with the Madisons fueled the local gossip mill for years before finally cooling off. But people are still talking - and rumor has it Nick's involved with someone new... Art gallery owner Octavia Brightwell doesn't take chances - especially on handsome, charming men. But that's only part of the reason why she turned Nick down six times before - finally - agreeing to a date. Octavia's related to the woman who sparked the long-time family feud - and fears that falling hard for Nick would only ignite the flames again. Octavia knows her family's past is best kept hidden. But her secret isn't safe in Eclipse Bay - and neither is her heart...
Customer Reviews:
A slow read, but an important message
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If you have ever heard Al Gore speak, imagine that same monotone voice... This book is the literary equivalent of one of Al Gore's monotone speaches. The content is great - a plea for Americans to rationalize and apply reason to their voting habits and policy stances. Nevertheless, I found this book to be awfully repetitive at times and perhaps lacking enthusiasm, humor, and a slew of other traits that talented authors can apply to send a good message in a more effective and memorable way. Reading can and should be enjoyable, and although I do believe the message here is an important one, I simply wish it could have been portrayed in a less tedious fashion.
Fighting The Calculated Fear Tactics Used In Our Political Discourse
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As the study of marketing gets smarter and more accurate so to does the language used to manipulate. Al Gore does society a favor in challenging the use of these tactics by partisans who insert calculated fear responses into political discourse. The effectiveness of the responses might have been responsible for closeness of the 2004 election. Also in this book the former Vice-President also goes on to recap his work with global warming as well as pointing out the countless moral crimes of the Bush administration. The Assault On Reason is a must read for any citizen concerned with the coming onslaught of these new viral marketing practices. If the electorate is shocked into accepting false information then how can they ever make educated decisions?
If only the American people knew back in 00.
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Every journalist or aspiring journalist should read this book. An excellent outline about our government's change in direction for the last eight years but an even more exceptional insight into the way media is represented and used in our political process from the time of our founding fathers to today.
Gore brilliantly covers the manner in which debate and reason about issues confronting every American citizen is lost or can become lost due to the way media is used in our democratic process. As a professional "technologist" for over 20 years I found his final chapter an excellent example of how "unconnected" we are from facts and reason even in such a connected world of cell phones, email, text messaging and of course the internet. Yet he still believes how our democracy can advance via reason and debate through all of our advances in full duplex communication options available to us today beyond just the simplex of TV.
His concept of the "Marketplace of Ideas" and all of the famous and profound quotes from history helps to underscore the importance of reason in society, government and in the political process. A well organized and very intellectual book with purpose that makes the reader, after reading it, come away with facts, insight and ideas. Truly a book that ultimately does give something back to the reader beyond any curiosity or entertainment value, knowledge.
Hope for the world?
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I read this book a number of months ago, almost right after it came out.
When I read it, I realized what a brilliant thinker Al Gore was. However, at the same time, I was saddened by his observations on current culture. The US is anti-intellectual and as long as they are more up on "Dancing with the Stars" than what is going on in the world, there is little hope for the world.
The "media" doesn't really help at all either, MSNBC, CNN, FOX, etc., are all simply infotainment rather than solid news. The only exceptions are Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow.
Unless and until people begin thinking for themselves, the country and maybe the world are doomed.
So - the central messages I got from the book.
1. The Media is attacking reason 2. People are allowing it to happen 3. People need to wake up.
I hope that 3 happens, and the election of Obama and the trouncing of the Republicans gives me hope, but I am not overly hopeful for the world.
Excellent condition
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The book was delivered sooner then I expected. Was delivered in better condition, then described. I will definitly purchase from this seller in the future.
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