Posted on 11/30/2015 2:39:17 PM PST by jazusamo
People who want to buy Christmas gifts, without having to confront the crowds at the local shopping mall (or shopping maul) can take a load off their feet by buying books or movies on the Internet, while sitting in the comfort of their own homes.
In addition to old standbys like gorgeous coffee table books of Ansel Adams' scenic photographs or the collected works of Shakespeare -- or of "Calvin and Hobbes" comics -- there are also many thought-provoking books on current events or on history.
People who already seem to have everything may not have DVDs of the latest movies or perhaps of some old movie classics like "Citizen Kane" or "The Hunt For Red October."
Among the rare movies that children and adults can watch and enjoy together is the perennial favorite, "The Wizard of Oz." Other good choices, however, would include "The Great Muppet Caper," which I have watched a number of times and enjoyed each time.
For Sherlock Holmes fans, there is not only a large book titled "The Complete Sherlock Holmes" but also a boxed set of DVDs of many of the best Sherlock Holmes stories, starring Jeremy Brett as the best of a number of actors who have played the Holmes role over the years.
Among books on serious issues, some are great for people who are interested in a particular subject but have never read a good introduction to the issues involved. For young people, they may need to read something to counter the politically correct nonsense they have heard in their schools and colleges.
The recently published book "American Contempt for Liberty" by Walter E. Williams is an especially wide-ranging examination of current issues...
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“Over the course of a lifetime, for example, more than 60 percent of Americans are in households within the top ten percent of household incomes at one point or other.”
Sigh. Wouldn’t it be nice?
I second the emotion.
Yes, and a great New Year as well. Thanks for the ping Jaz. Appreciate it. Thomas is special.
He sure is and Thank You, my FRiend.
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