Great iconoclastic books:  rebels of the world unite!

A Listmania! list by Dr. R. E. Swanepoel "Eric the Read" (Edinburgh, Scotland)
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The Miracle of Theism: Arguments for and against the Existence of God
1.  The Miracle of Theism: Arguments for and against the Existence of God by J. L. Mackie
The list author says:
  "I bought this brilliant book when it first came out and it was invaluable in my resistance to religious indoctrination! ;-)"
£22.00   Used & New from: £6.49
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Imperial Ambitions: Conversations with Noam Chomsky on the Post-9/11 World
2.  Imperial Ambitions: Conversations with Noam Chomsky on the Post-9/11 World by Noam Chomsky
The list author says:
  "Like most of Chomsky's book's this is disturbing stuff and should be compulsory reading."
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Welcome to the USSA: Corruption in the Government and Media
3.  Welcome to the USSA: Corruption in the Government and Media by Ryan Dawson
The list author says:
  "If you can ignore the fact that this great book needs proofreading then it'll open your mind to the horror that is the neo-conservative Project for a New American Century.  I highly recommend it!"
£10.95   Used & New from: £6.25
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Pet Hates: The Shocking Truth About Pets and Vets
4.  Pet Hates: The Shocking Truth About Pets and Vets by Josh Artmeier
The list author says:
  "This completely blows Herriot away.  Hilarious, but if you ever thought being a vet would be a good idea, then this will change your mind!"
£7.19   Used & New from: £3.09
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

Drugs and the Party Line ("Rebel Inc")
5.  Drugs and the Party Line ("Rebel Inc") by Kevin Williamson
The list author says:
  "At last it sems the police may be coming round to what this book says:  provide addicts with heroin and you will reduce crime.  This book exposes the hypocrisy of the powers-that-be."
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Happiness: Lessons from a New Science
6.  Happiness: Lessons from a New Science by Richard Layard
The list author says:
  "A damning but highly readable indictment of materialism, celebrity culture and the way we are going.  You MUST READ THIS!"
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The Economic Horror
7.  The Economic Horror by Viviane Forrester
The list author says:
  "This book was a great influence on me, but I read the original French version.  Apparently this translated version isn't as good."
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2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: The shocking story of how America really took over the world
8.  Confessions of an Economic Hit Man: The shocking story of how America really took over the world by John Perkins
The list author says:
  "This book argues that the US deliberately drove countries into debt for its own military and economic reasons."
£5.79   Used & New from: £2.82
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Saving the World and Being Happy: The Computer Ager
9.  Saving the World and Being Happy: The Computer Ager by R. Eric Swanepoel
The list author says:
  "OK, this is my own book, but I think you'll find it offers a humorous analysis of the world's problems and a way to solve them!"
£18.50   Used & New from: £0.01
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1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics)
10.  1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four (Penguin Modern Classics) by George Orwell
The list author says:
  "It's terrifying how close this is to what is happening now!"
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Guns, Germs and Steel: A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years
11.  Guns, Germs and Steel: A short history of everybody for the last 13,000 years by Jared Diamond
The list author says:
  "The ultimate put-down for racists.  Should be a school textbook."
£6.29   Used & New from: £3.99
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)

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