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Best In Fiction & Nonfiction, 2003

New Releases from Palgrave in Religion Spotlight On Harper Collins Harper Collins finished 2003 very strong. As the year ended, H.C. blitzed the market with an array of fine fiction and … Continue reading

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Dylan & the Beast

From the Editor: These selections mark the best of the music books we saw in 2003. SONG AND DANCE MAN III (THE ART OF BOB DYLAN). By Michael Gray. Continuum … Continue reading

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Poems & Poetry

From the Editor: These books mark the best in the world of poetry for 2003, and come with our highest recommendations. They are simply a must for the shelf of … Continue reading

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The Road To Jail Is Paved With Good Intentions

“Good intentions will always be pleaded for every assumption of authority. It is hardly too strong to say that the Constitution was made to guard the people against the dangers … Continue reading

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Note From the Editor

From the Editor: In this issue of Rat’s Notebook we are proud to present guest columns from a practicing criminal defense attorney, a retired judge and mediator, and a former probation officer. … Continue reading

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Diaries From American Women

Books, November 2003: Mount Shasta, the American Dream & More The Farmers Almanac & Old Farmers Almanac On Sports: Julian Peterson Helps Bring the 49ers Back From Obscurity THIS DAY: … Continue reading

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Presenting Eric Ward

From the Editor: The Electric Review is privileged to announce the public debut of Eric Ward’s art work. Ward, who works and resides in San Francisco, is a true American original. An … Continue reading

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Song & Dance Man

SONG AND DANCE MAN III (THE ART OF BOB DYLAN). By Michael Gray. Continuum Publishers.This third edition of Michael Gray’s definitive study serves to chart the music and career of … Continue reading

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Never Mind the Pollacks

AsEverWas: MEMOIRS OF A BEAT SURVIVOR. Hammond Guthrie. SAF Publishing. Even though this work makes reference to the “Beat Generation” in its title, it’s anything but a nostalgic trip down memory … Continue reading

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