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In Looted , veteran correspondent Donald Kirk cuts through the mystique of democracy that has shrouded the Philippines since the American withdrawal from its military bases there in 1991 and 1992, and he reveals the corruption that exists beneath the surface. Making use of his extensive first-hand knowledge of the region, Kirk recounts the drama of one of history's greatest volcanic eruptions as just the beginning of a period of looting and exploitation. He provides details and revelations of the Philippine role in the stripdown of Clark Air Base and the subversion of Subic Bay to serve the purposes of one ambitious politician, and he offers a disturbing analysis of the efforts to resolve Muslim and communist revolt. At the same time, he looks ahead to the promise - and danger - on new frontiers to the south and west. A provocative look at an often unexamined country, Looted is a stirring account that allows the reader to feel like a eyewitness to the events which it analyzes.

Stories of Adventures for Junior Teens Donald Kirk will thrill and captivate kids and adults alike with his brilliant retelling of his own adventures in the late 1950s when life was simpler and kids could safely run free in the neighborhood. He wrote this book hoping today's kids could see that there are other things they can do besides video games and "the boob tube", if only they would choose to do so. The book is a collection of humorous short stories that can stand alone, but are tied together by the same fascinating characters. Most involve the creative "projects" of the neighborhood kids that kept them busy and engaged, and often taught them a moral lesson about life. The baby-boomer generation may well enjoy reading this book even more than today's kids as life in the fifties comes alive again. It may also open up a dialog between generations as the kids read about what their parents used to do. Table of Contents: 1. Prologue 2. The Ferris Wheel 3. The Train to Downer's Grove 4. Pat's Crazy Caf 5. The Mysterious Talking Board 6. The Soapbox Derby 7. The Candy Machine 8. Dr. Frankenstein, I Presume 9. The Swamp Thing 10. Snipe Hunt at Hadley's Glen1 11. A Scary Story 12. Larry and Little Lulu 13. Friday the 13th 14. The Puppet Theatre 15. The Three Stooges 16. Destination Basement 17. Epilogue Don's writing career began in the fourth grade with cartoon strips starring Long Nose of Long Nose Town and a story about his traumatic experiences in a hospital when his tonsils were removed. At that time, he also enjoyed making things like a Three Bears outdoor village and a fully functioning pinball machine while he was just nine years old. Over the years his building projects got bigger--much bigger--and his interest in telling others about them continued. After writing horror and sci-fi, he returned to chronicling his youth, including his wild summer adventures in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Thirteen frightening short stories written by a high school student for his younger brothers way back in 1964. They were transcribed as written from the stories he typed on an Underwood typewriter. Definitely on the scary side, very original, but murder is a common theme.

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