Michael Moore Boeken

Ongecensureerd portret van een wereldmacht in crisis. Van de auteur en regisseur van de met een Oscar bekroonde documentaire Bowling For Columbine.

The image most of us have of whalers includes harpoons and intentional trauma. Yet eating commercially caught seafood leads to whales’ entanglement and slow death in rope and nets, and the global shipping routes that bring us readily available goods often lead to death by collision. We—all of us—are whalers, marine scientist and veterinarian Michael J. Moore contends. But we do not have to be. Drawing on over forty years of fieldwork with humpback, pilot, fin, and, in particular, North Atlantic right whales—a species whose population has declined more than 20 percent since 2017—Moore takes us with him as he performs whale necropsies on animals stranded on beaches, in his independent research alongside whalers using explosive harpoons, and as he tracks injured whales to deliver sedatives. The whales’ plight is a complex, confounding, and disturbing one. We learn of existing but poorly enforced conservation laws and of perennial (and often failed) efforts to balance the push for fisheries profit versus the protection of endangered species caught by accident. But despite these challenges, Moore’s tale is an optimistic one. He shows us how technologies for ropeless fishing and the acoustic tracking of whale migrations make a dramatic difference. And he looks ahead with hope as our growing understanding of these extraordinary creatures fuels an ever-stronger drive for change

When the Barbarian Burger, home to the best float-through fast food in town, takes too long to serve them, the crabby Vikings and Cheese-Packers lose control until Lyle the Kindly shows them how to be patient.

Capturing the zeitgeist of the past fifty years, yet deeply personal and unflinchingly honest, "Here Comes Trouble" takes readers on an unforgettable, take-no-prisoners ride through the life and times of Michael Moore. No one will come away from this book without a sense of surprise about the Michael Moore most of us didn't know.

Exploring core philosophical ideas, this guide presents insights from great thinkers throughout history on improving life and governance. It features full-color diagrams and illustrations to simplify complex concepts, making philosophy accessible to all readers. The book aims to enhance understanding of the world through engaging visual aids and clear explanations.

Exploring fundamental philosophical questions like truth, ethics, and free will, this guide presents 50 key ideas that have shaped philosophical thought throughout history. It delves into the insights of renowned philosophers, offering accessible explanations of complex concepts such as Plato's cave, and encourages readers to engage with profound reflections that continue to influence modern thinking. This thought-provoking resource is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of philosophy and its impact on human inquiry.

This book features letters written by US soldiers during the Iraq War, accompanied by an introduction and additional commentary from Michael Moore. It provides a personal and poignant insight into the experiences and thoughts of those serving in the conflict.

"The Official Fahrenheit 9/11 Reader is a book that includes the complete screenplay of the most provocative film of the year. The book also includes extensive sources that back up all facts in the flim, as well as articles, letters, photos, and cartoons about the most influential documentary of all time."--Jacket.

Michael Moore has established himself as someone who just won't shut up, go away, or otherwise do what political and corporate fat cats would like him to do. He lifts the veil on the people who set themselves up as role models and exposes their vulnerable underbellies.

Democracy. It's easily the best system in the world, ever. Which is why so amny countries are desperate to have it enforced on them by soldiers! Michael Moore is back to give you the low-down on the ins and outs of free elections, such as- Why should I vote? It only encourages them! Can my vote be bought? (And what's the starting price?) The candidates seem to think I'm stupid. Should I just go along to keep them happy? Democrats- do they drink from a sippy cup and sleep with the light on? Republicans- are they gay? And the most pressing question of all - who would Jesus vote for? Plus- the ten things every new President needs to know! If you thought voting was just a load of ballots, this is the no-holds-barred truth about democracy. Enfranchisement has never been so exciting . . . Visit the Michael Moore Facebook page here

TV Nation champions issues from the heavyweight to the irksome. Michael Moore has many hysterical things to say about deserving targets of all political persuasions from the anaemic left to the giddy right.

Notes George W. Bush's affiliations with Enron and big oil, presenting a tongue-in-cheek plan for ending his political career while charging political leaders with enabling a growing divide between American classes.

Multimillion-selling author, award-winning filmmaker, performer, activist and scourge of political hypocrites everywhere, Michael Moore is nothing less than a global phenomenon. Stupid White Men was published by Penguin in the UK in 2002 and has since sold well over 1.5 million copies. These hilarious and scorching extracts show exactly why Moore is the man that everyone has an opinion on.

In 1977, Ben Hamper became the fourth-generation "shoprat" in his family when he went to work at a General Motors plant in Flint, Michigan. For 10 years, Hamper, as did many of his fellow workers, showed up to work drunk and on drugs, was repeatedly laid off and called back, and battled continuously with foremen and supervisors.Eventually his talent for depicting these wretched work conditions formed into a column, called "Rivethead," that appeared in Midwest newspapers as well as in Mother Jones. This book is based on that column, which takes well-aimed potshots at American management and business and illuminates the world of the automobile builder and lunch pail carrier in hard-edged, vernacular prose.

Klasická filozofie v kostce podává přehledné dějiny antické filozofie. Od Sokrata, Platona či Aristotela po Pythagora ke stoicismu Marka Aurelia. Kniha je navíc doplněna o mapy, diagramy, přehledy a tabulky.

Pestrá mozaika dopisů prezentuje názory prostých amerických vojáků, veteránů a jejich příbuzných především na válku v Iráku. Další z "mooreovských" knih je tentokráte z velké části poskládaná z dopisů řadových vojáků, kteří vyjadřují své názory na mise americké armády v Iráku a Afghánistánu. Jak už je pro Michaela Moorea,jakožto zarytého odpůrce George Bushe mladšího, typické, jedná se především o dopisy plné strachu, frustrace, pláče a bolesti na straně jedné, ale také naděje a modliteb na straně druhé. Výsledkem toho je kniha plná vášní, zloby a dojetí nad osudy vojáků, lživými masmédii, prolhaným Bushem a scestnou americkou vnitřní i zahraniční politikou a společností obecně. Neboť právě ona americká hrdost a dějiny vedou dle znění knihy k tomu, že se současný americký prezident stále častěji uchyluje k použití síly při řešení mezinárodních bezpečnostních otázek. Kniha je složena ze čtyř částí. První z nich tvoří dopisy vojáků sloužících v Iráku, těch, kteří tam sloužili, i těch, kteří se tam chystají, druhou dopisy od amerických vojáků z celého světa. V předposlední část se pak k problematice vyjadřují váleční veteráni, celou knihu pak uzavírají vzpomínky od příbuzných a přátel vojáků.

Moore critique le président Bush en qualifiant l'Amérique de "Pays des Idiots" ; il s'en prend aux politiciens et aux dirigeants des grandes entreprises.

In this incisive work, the author expands his critique from a controversial talk show host to a broader spectrum of conservative figures, including President George W. Bush, Ann Coulter, and Bill O'Reilly. With 43 chapters, he tackles the inaccuracies and distortions prevalent in their rhetoric, delivering insights that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. As a unique voice in modern political commentary, blending comedy with serious analysis, he recounts various encounters, such as a tense meeting with Fox News staff and a humorous visit to Bob Jones University, where a research assistant pretends to be his son. While some comic book dramatizations and critiques of conservative media figures may not provide new insights, his sharp attention to detail is commendable. The author shines brightest when he moves beyond personal grievances to address more poignant issues, like the political turmoil surrounding Senator Paul Wellstone's memorial service. Even in these serious reflections, his wit remains sharp, offering a refreshing perspective in a landscape often dominated by anger and shouting. His ability to blend humor with serious commentary makes for compelling reading.