Civility

Town & Country Social Graces: Words of Wisdom on Civility in a Changing Society by Jim Brosseau

1 recommendation

"For more than 150 years, Town & Country has stood for quality and refinement. So who better to offer sound guidance on leading a civilized life in a world of eroding social graces? Here, 50 of the keenest and wittiest observers of our changing culture put forward their incisive—and thoroughly modern—views on sidestepping today’s most prevalent, perilous social landmines."

Lost Civil Liberties Mug -- Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug

2 recommendations

"This is totally fantastic.... Pour in a hot beverage and watch your civil liberties disappear! Mug features the complete text of the Bill of Rights. What a great idea!"

The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns (DVD)

2 recommendations

"This 11 hour film series set the standard for a new style of documentary and made a name for Ken Burns. It's a great introduction to one of the most important periods in American history."

A Civil Action: Jonathan Harr

1 recommendation

"It surprised me that my law school recommended a number of fiction books to read. So, I looked into these books a little bit. And, they do look useful and for all of us who have never seen the inside of a courtroom, it should provide a context that will serve us well."

Grant and Sherman : The Friendship That Won the Civil War

1 recommendation

"This is a great commentary on the friendship that won the Civil War."

Sid Meier's Civilization IV

2 recommendations

"Sid Meier's Civilization IV is one great game. A classic of the "god game" genre, Civ4 lets you found and build an empire. You can win Civilization IV thru military dominance, economic/cultural dominance, or just have the high score at the end of the game. Civ4 can be played against the machine or against other people and it is HIGHLY addictive. Meier's simulation of human history is, for ..."

The Naked Civil Servant (1977)

1 recommendation

"This is an fabulously great film with a wonderful performance by John Hurt in the role of Quentin Crisp, a flamboyant English homosexual in the days when being such was anything but comfortable. Quentin Crisp grew up in an era where homosexuality was not an option as a life style, Still, he managed to make it in a world that was decidedly unfriendly to those like him. Witty and self assured, he..."

DISAPPEARING CIVIL LIBERTIES MUG

1 recommendation

"I'm such a huge fan of this mug that I gave it to my uber-conservative brother-in-law for the holidays last year. For some reason he didn't like it as much as I do. Hmmm... The Bill of Rights actually disappear when hot liquid is poured into the mug. How appropriate (and how sad)."

Civil War Soldier Cane, c. 1890

1 recommendation

"I guarantee you the old man with everything does NOT have one of these!"

Civil War Chess Set

1 recommendation

"trust me ladies when i tell you that this is the ideal vd gift for dad. if he loves chess, its a plus. if he loves the civil war its a plus, and if he loves both you won't get him away from this great gift."

American Civil Liberties Union : wallpaper - tongue

1 recommendation

"Free Speech: Freedom of speech is protected in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights and is guaranteed to all Americans. Since 1920, the ACLU has worked to preserve our freedom of speech. Learn more and take action to protect the right to free speech."

Civil War Iron Man Bust

Civil War Iron Spider-Man Bust

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution for DS

1 recommendation

"Neat! You get to pick from 16 civilizations throughout history to lead to victory going up against a rival civilization. It's a simpler version of PC/console versions but still lots of fun."

Civil War Iron Man TPB (Special Order)

Victorian Civil War Era Gray Silk Spoon Bonnet

1 recommendation

"Every day at noon I stand out on my front deck to see if Humperdink has come back from the war. And when he doesn't show I take it off and go out dancing... that Lambert can really shimmy- even with one leg."

Shop PBS: The Civil War by Ken Burns

1 recommendation

"Although Ken Burns had no survivors to interview for this documentary, he carefully pieces together the puzzle of letters, battlegrounds, diaries, maps with the assistance of Civil War historians to recreate the events and animate the people who were intimately connected to them. He has covered this material so thoroughly that it spans across 5 DVDs, all included in this set."

Us Civil Flag Patch

1 recommendation

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Sid Meier's Civilization V

1 recommendation

"The latest and greatest installment in one of the greatest PC gaming franchises of all time. Create and build your own civilization in incredible detail and realism."

Umbrellas for the Civil but Discontent Man

7 recommendations

"This set of saber handle umbrellas are the missing link between parasols and swords. I'm not sure if they will feel good while pushing through a rainstorm, but they could be fun to use as fake blades to duel with."

Books from the Earth Policy Institute - Plan B 2.0: Rescuing a Planet Under Stress and a Civilization in Trouble

1 recommendation

"There isn’t a single book in print that more perfectly explains how we’ve arrived at our current environmental crisis, or, unlike Gore’s film, what to do about it. If you purchase this book, and aren't completely impressed, I will personally refund your purchase price."

100 Cats Who Changed Civilization

American Civil Liberties Union

1 recommendation

"Fighting for civil liberties in these United States."

Shop PBS - Shop By Interests: Civil Rights Shop: Brother Minister: The Assassination of Malcolm X DVD

Kara Walker - Gone, An Historical Romance of a Civil War as It Occurred Between the Dusky Thighs of One Young Neg

1 recommendation

"Cut out paper on a wall. This is one of her most famous and important pieces, created in 1994 when she was just 27 and was the youngest person to ever receive a MacArthur Genius Grant of $300,000.00"

Civil and Site Engineering made easy

1 recommendation

"No matter what the project is, SPEC is able to complete it in a timely, orderly fashion."

Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution

1 recommendation

"Choose from 16 civilizations throughout history. Up to four players can battle as teams."

Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug - Political Coffee Mugs

1 recommendation

"May not get to talk politics but your coffee mug can show your opinion!! Get a Disappearing Liberties, Republican, Democrat, Presidential Slogans or Global Warming mug. Or get one for yourself and one for your favorite debate partner!!!"