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From now until April 16, 2010, we are offering 30% off the following titles in conjunction with the HBO miniseries "The Pacific." Please check out our web specials page for more details.


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The Banality of Suicide Terrorism
The Naked Truth About the Psychology of Islamic Suicide Bombing
Reveals the centrality of the mother-child relationship in suicide terrorism
Clothbound;  $24.95     $19.96
   
Behind the Wall
Life, Love, and Struggle in Palestine
Illustrates the plight of Palestinians living in and around the refugee camps of the occupied West Bank
Clothbound;  $26.95     $21.56
   
A History of Air Warfare
An overview of air power's history and effectiveness, by the top experts in the field
Clothbound;  $55.00     $44.00
Paperback;  $35.00     $28.00
   
John F. Kennedy
World Leader
A comprehensive assessment of JFK's foreign policy
Clothbound;  $60.00     $48.00
Paperback;  $22.50     $18.00
   
Overcoming the Bush Legacy in Iraq and Afghanistan Back To Top
Foreword by John Tirman
Evaluates the Bush presidency's legacy in terms of the "war on terror"
Clothbound;  $24.95     $19.96
   
Paths Without Glory
Richard Francis Burton in Africa
The downfall of England's greatest diplomat/adventurer
Clothbound;  $29.95     $23.96
   
Wanting War
Why the Bush Administration Invaded Iraq
A complete explanation of the U.S. decision to go to war in 2003
Clothbound;  $24.95     $19.96

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To bring you the most up-to-date information and publication dates, Potomac Books is now bringing our catalog online in pdf format in addition to our print catalog. To take a look inside our Spring Summer 2010 Trade Catalog, please click on the catalog jacket image above. If you would like to request a print catalog, please email pbimail@presswarehouse.com.

Upcoming Events and Interviews


Sunday, March 7, 2010

4:00-6:00 PM, Free and open to the public
Andrea Rugh will speak and sign copies of her book, Simple Gestures: A Cultural Journey into the Middle East at the Garrett Park Town Hall in Garrett Park, MD.

Thursday, March 10, 2010

6:00-8:00 PM, Reservations and tickets required
Amy Goodpaster Strebe will give a talk and sign copies of her book Flying for Her Country: The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum in Washington, D.C. Tickets are $25 for non-members. Ticket price includes a copy of the book. Reservations can be made by calling (202) 546-1210.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

2:00-4:00 PM, Free and open to the public
Amy Goodpaster Strebe will sign copies of her book, Flying for Her Country: The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on the Mall in Washington, D.C.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

12:00-2:00 PM, Free and open to the public
Amy Goodpaster Strebe will sign copies of her book, Flying for Her Country: The American and Soviet Women Military Pilots of World War II at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center during "Family Day: Women in Aviation and Space" in Chantilly, VA.

Sunday, April 25, 2010

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Free and open to the public
Andrea Rugh will speak and sign copies of her book, Simple Gestures: A Cultural Journey into the Middle East at the International Day of the Book Festival in Kensington Park, MD.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Free and open to the public
Louie McKinney will speak and sign copies of his book, One Marshal's Badge: A Memoir of Fugitive Hunting, Witness Protection, and the U.S. Marshals Service at the Borders in the Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD.

For a complete list of author events, please check out our Author Events page

For more information on events, please email Claire Noble at claire@booksintl.com.

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