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Professor Eisenstein has provided a valuable addition to the literature on political tolerance. She demonstrates theoretical sophistication and methodological innovation as she modifies our understanding of the relationship between religion and tolerance. This is an important book. --Ted G. Jelen, Professor and Chair of Political Science, University of Nevada at Las Vegas
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A valuable study by a very promising new scholar of religion and politics. Using a variety of sources-- including surveys, focus group research, and a thorough literature review-- Eisenstein nicely demonstrates how modern religion and political tolerance work hand-in-hand to foster the values of a liberal democracy in the U. S. This book therefore makes a strong case against the common assumption of many observers that religion fosters intolerance and that it undermines liberal democratic values. --Mark J. Rozell, Professor, School of Public Policy, George Mason University
Product Description
Challenging a widespread belief that religious people are politically intolerant, Marie Ann Eisenstein offers compelling evidence to the contrary. In this surprising and significant book, she thoroughly re-examines previous studies and presents new research to support her argument that there is, in fact, a positive correlation between religious belief and practice and political tolerance in the United States. Eisenstein utilizes sophisticated new analytical tools to re-evaluate earlier data and offers persuasive new statistical evidence to support her claim that religiousness and political tolerance do, indeed, mix--and that religiosity is not the threat to liberal democracy that it is often made out to be.
About the Author
Marie A. Eisenstein (Ph. D. Purdue University) is Assistant Professor of Political Science in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs-Political Science, Indiana University Northwest.
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1. With care for the environment
2. A favourable location
3. Medicine from birds
4. Annual events
5. Names to remember
6. Getting around the town
7. A historical building
A. Cheltenham started as a small market town that later became one of the most fashionable health resorts in Britain. Once, in 1716 people noticed pigeons eating crystals in a meadow outside the town. These were crystals of salt which helped King George III and the members of the royal family treat their illnesses. Since then, pigeons have been a symbol of Cheltenham Spa.
B. Cheltenham is a small, ancient town in England situated to the north-west of Oxford. It lies below the highest point of the Cotswold Hills and above the level of the River Severn. The town is also called «The Western Gateway». Thanks to its position it has become a popular tourist attraction.
C. The Pittville Pump Room is the largest of the spa constructions in Cheltenham. It is a magnificent, old house of classical style made of white stone. The Pump Room was designed for balls and entertainments and, of course, for taking the medicinal waters. Today, it is still used as a concert hall at festival time and for weddings, and of course, visitors can still take the waters – if they so wish!
D. Tourism is highly developed in Cheltenham and the City Council has to reduce the negative impact of tourists on the town. A lot has been done. The town has developed walking, cycling and public transport routes as an alternative to cars. There is a pool of bicycles that tourists can use for short distance journeys. The local services try to recycle all the packaging, plastic bottles and batteries left by tourists.
E. Many famous people of the past have connections with Cheltenham. Gustav Holst, a well-known English composer of the 19th century, was born in the town. His house is now his birthplace museum. Visitors may learn a lot about Holst's life, his music and his family. The famous Antarctic explorer Edward Wilson was also born in Cheltenham. Now a statue of him stands in the Long Gardens.
F. The beauty and wonderful sights of Cheltenham continue to attract visitors from countries all over the world. For many years people have enjoyed the beauty of Cheltenham's parks, open spaces and the general greenery of the town. Cheltenham has been described as ‘a town within a park’. Montpellier place, which is famous for its wonderful flowers, lies in the centre of the town.
G. Thousands of visitors come to Cheltenham to take part in the festivals which are held in the town every year. The town organises literature, music, jazz and science festivals, attracting names with a national and international reputation from each field. Besides all this, for a week in March the town becomes the centre of the National Gold Cup in horse racing.
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A−3: These were crystals of salt which helped King George III and the members of the royal family treat their illnesses. Since then, pigeons have been a symbol of Cheltenham Spa.
B−2: Thanks to its position it has become a popular tourist attraction.
C−7: The Pump Room was designed for balls and entertainments and, of course, for taking the medicinal waters. Today, it is still used as a concert hall at festival time and for weddings, and of course, visitors can still take the waters − if they so wish!
D−1: The town has developed walking, cycling and public transport routes as an alternative to cars. There is a pool of bicycles that tourists can use for short distance journeys. The local services try to recycle all the packaging, plastic bottles and batteries left by tourists.
E−5: Many famous people of the past have connections with Cheltenham. Gustav Holst, a well-known English composer of the 19th century, was born in the town.
F−8: For many years people have enjoyed the beauty of Cheltenham's parks, open spaces and the general greenery of the town. Cheltenham has been described as ‘a town within a park’. Montpellier place, which is famous for its wonderful flowers.
G−4: Thousands of visitors come to Cheltenham to take part in the festivals which are held in the town every year. The town organises literature, music, jazz and science festivals, attracting names with a national and international reputation from each field.
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1. Great music never dies
2. A genius performer of three musical roles
3. Family and childhood
4. A famous house in the countrys >5. He disappointed and amazed his teachers
6. A quick start of a brilliant career
7. His friends in the musical world
8. A gentle giant
A. A small settlement of Ivanovka, near Tambov, in Central Russia attracts a lot of tourists. People from the country and from all over the world come there to see a two-storeyed wooden cottage, and the large garden around it with the bushes of lilac and jasmine. Now it is a museum. This ordinary, rural place became so famous due to the great Russian composer Sergey Rachmaninov. From 1890 to 1917 it was the summer residence of Rachmaninov's family where a lot of world-famous musical compositions were created.
B. According to documents, Sergey Rachmaninov’s place of birth was Oneg, a place near Veliki Novgorod. He was the fourth child in a family with three sons and three daughters. It was an old aristocratic family — the father was an army officer, and the mother was a daughter of a wealthy Russian general. Both parents loved music and were good pianists. All the children were interested in music but Sergey demonstrated not only ability but talent.
C. Sergey Rachmaninov’s mother started to teach him music at the age of four. She was the first one who noticed his remarkable memory — the boy was able to play long passages from memory without a single mistake. Later Rachmaninov
Became a student of St. Petersburg Conservatory. He was not a very careful student — sometimes he skipped classes and spent too much time on the skating rink. However, all of his teachers were astonished at his fantastic piano technique, remarkable memory, and creativity. They thought him a genius!
D. In 1891 Rachmaninov graduated as a pianist from the Moscow Conservatory and his name was later written in gold letters on a memorial tablet on the conservatory's front wall. Even before his graduation, at the age of 19, Rachmaninov composed the “Prelude in C Sharp Minor.” It became his bestknown work which made him famous almost overnight. A year after, in 1892, Rachmaninov graduated as a composer. By that time he had already established his recognisable style of music: rather dark, melancholy and worrying.
E. Sergey Rachmaninov composed great music. He surprised the best musicians of his time with his astonishing technique as a pianist. Amazingly, he had also phenomenal conducting skills. Rachmaninov was appointed Principal Conductor of the Bolshoi Theatre in 1904. Years later he was offered several posts of orchestra conductor in America, most notably with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
F. Sergey Rachmaninov had possibly the largest hands in classical music. He could span 12 piano keys from the tip of his little finger to the tip of his thumb. Many of his compositions are difficult to perform for pianists with smaller hands and a shorter span. According to his contemporaries, Rachmaninov was a very tall man, he always had to lower his head a bit whenever he entered a room. His voice was somewhat hushed and low. But he moved around quietly, and never shouted or lost his temper.
G. Most of Sergei Rachmaninov’s compositions were created in the first part of 20th century (only a limited collection dates to the later years of the 19th century). In spite of the time which has passed, his music is still extremely popular. Rachmaninov’s works are considered to be classical music standards. In terms of technique, his music is very complicated and only the best musicians of modern times are able to perform it. No doubt Sergei Rachmaninov will be an inspiration to pianists and composers in the future.
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A — 4: People from the country and from all over the world come there to see a two-storeyed wooden cottage, and the large garden around it with the bushes of lilac and jasmine.
B — 3: According to documents, Sergey Rachmaninov’s place of birth was Oneg, a place near Veliki Novgorod. He was the fourth child in a family with three sons and three daughters.
C — 5: He was not a very careful student — sometimes he skipped >D — 6: Even before his graduation, at the age of 19, Rachmaninov composed the “Prelude in C Sharp Minor.” It became his bestknown work which made him famous almost overnight.
E — 2: Sergey Rachmaninov composed great music. He surprised the best musicians of his time with his astonishing technique as a pianist. Amazingly, he had also phenomenal conducting skills.
F — 8: According to his contemporaries, Rachmaninov was a very tall man, he always had to lower his head a bit whenever he entered a room. His voice was somewhat hushed and low. But he moved around quietly, and never shouted or lost his temper.
G — 1: In spite of the time which has passed, his music is still extremely popular.
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1. The history of the name
2. Pumpkin: brief facts
3. Cooking with pumpkin
4. The autumn celebrity fruit
5. Pumpkin recipes
6. Pumpkin’s magical popularity
7. Growing a pumpkin
8. Pumpkin in the learning process
A. The pumpkin is a large round fruit with a thick orange skin and large seeds. Pumpkins are 90% water but they contain potassium and vitamin A. Six of seven continents can grow pumpkins. Pumpkins symbolize the colours and the spirit of the autumn. Lots of movies were made with pumpkin and Halloween themes.
B. It's believed that pumpkins come from North America. Native American Indians ate pumpkins for centuries before the Europeans discovered the fruit. In European languages the word ''pumpkin'' originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was changed by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "pumpion."
C. In the United States, pumpkins go hand in hand with the autumn holidays of Thanksgiving and Halloween. On almost every Thanksgiving table there is the customary Pumpkin Pie. Pumpkins are carved into decorated lanterns for Halloween. The pumpkin is also one of the important symbols of the harvest festivals and has been an American favourite for over 400 years now.
D. In the USA, the pumpkin is a very popular Thanksgiving dish. We don't know for sure whether the pumpkin was at the very first Thanksgiving dinner but it was used in all traditional meals long before the arrival of the Europeans. Most parts of the pumpkin are suitable for eating, including the shell, the seeds, the leaves, and even the flowers. When ripe, the pumpkin can be boiled, baked, steamed or roasted.
E. The pumpkin is a warm-season fruit. If you want to have a nice pumpkin for Halloween, plant the seeds from late May in northern regions to early July in southern regions. Pumpkins can be harvested whenever they are a deep, solid colour (orange for most varieties) and the coat is hard. Cut off pumpkins carefully and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem attached.
F. The pumpkin is a real October icon – the fruit of the month. It's also popular as an available, inexpensive material for some wonderful classroom activities! Its size, colour, smell and taste make it perfect for observation and exploration. Working in groups students can search, suggest, predict and estimate the number of seeds in a set of pumpkins.
G. For centuries the pumpkin has been popular with wizards, witches and fairies. Maybe that’s why it is celebrated in so many festivals, folklore and fiction. People make jack-o'-lanterns at Halloween in the USA. In European and American fairy-tales witches often turn people into pumpkins. Even in modern the Harry Potter novels pumpkin juice is the favourite drink of the students of Hogwart’s school.
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A−2: The pumpkin is a large round fruit with a thick orange skin and large seeds. Pumpkins are 90% water but they contain potassium and vitamin A.
B−1: In European languages the word ''pumpkin'' originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon". "Pepon" was changed by the French into "pompon."
C−4: In the United States, pumpkins go hand in hand with the autumn hol >D−3: Most parts of the pumpkin are suitable for eating, including the shell, the seeds, the leaves, and even the flowers. When ripe, the pumpkin can be boiled, baked, steamed or roasted.
E−7: The pumpkin is a warm-season fruit.
F−8: Its size, colour, smell and taste make it perfect for observation and exploration. Working in groups students can search, suggest, predict and estimate the number of seeds in a set of pumpkins.
G−6: For centuries the pumpkin has been popular with wizards, witches and fairies. Maybe that’s why it is celebrated in so many festivals, folklore and fiction.
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1. The parents' decision
2. The students' room
3. The new school
5. Ambitious plans
6. Location of the school
7. Famous graduates
8. A new learning experience
A. Her parents left and Joanna looked around her new place. It was a large room with five beds — and she was sitting on one of them. There were also writing desks, chairs, bedside units and hangers for clothes. Joanna's classmates-to-be were in the classroom — their beds were carefully made, their clothes and personal belongings — in perfect order. From the large windows was a view of a high, brick wall that surrounded the boarding school grounds.
B. The poor view was a disappointment — Joanna remembered that the way to the school had been very picturesque. They had driven over green hills and past several country houses before pulling up in front of the old monastery right on the bank of a narrow but fast-flowing river. The approach to the school was lined with tall maple trees. The monastery had been built two or three centuries ago but there were no monks there any more — the old building now housed a prestigious boarding school.
C. During the whole trip Joanna hadn't exchanged a word with her parents. She didn't like the idea of learning at a boarding school but her father said there was no other way. He Was quite a prominent statesman. Recently he had been offered a post in another city and couldn't reject it for political reasons. Joanna couldn't go with them as, firstly, there was no appropriate school there and, secondly, he would have to concentrate on the new job. Joanna's mother supported him as she always did.
D. Joanna's mother was obsessed with her education. That's why the famous boarding school that offered all kinds of opportunities seemed an ideal option to her. When Joanna had visited the website, she had been impressed, too. The school had a genetic laboratory and an observatory. The computer equipment was state of the art. The teachers were scientists who published their research in serious scientific journals. It was amazing that all that was hidden behind the walls of a medieval monastery!
E. Joanna started to unpack her suitcase — jeans, socks, a warm jumper. Then she pulled out a photo. It had been taken in her former school before the Christmas show. Her friends, Linda and Emma, were there setting up the microphones on the stage, Neil was busy with his laptop — he was in charge of the Slide Show performance. Joanna sighed — she wasn't going to see any of them before the summer.
F. Joanna left her suitcase and went up to the window. The situation was probably not as bad as it had seemed at first glance. The school could give her career a good start. She'd always dreamt about a career in bio-technology. Joanna believed that human society was about to make some absolutely fantastic discoveries and wanted to participate in the exciting process. A solid education was essential for her, and the school seemed to be the right place to get it.
G. She remembered the photos in the school corridor — people in research laboratories, at scientific conferences and even at the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony. At first Joanna thought that it was all about the teachers, but then she realized that those were the former students of the school. There was another surprise — along with scholars, there were photos of a famous film producer and even a Hollywood celebrity. The education the school provided seemed to fit any industry.
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A−2: It was a large room with five beds — and she was sitting on one of them. There were also writing desks, chairs, beds >B−6: The poor view was a disappointment — Joanna remembered that the way to the school had been very picturesque.
C−1: Joanna couldn't go with them as, firstly, there was no appropriate school there and, secondly, he would have to concentrate on the new job. Joanna's mother supported him as she always d >D−3: That's why the famous boarding school that offered all kinds of opportunities seemed an >E−4: Then she pulled out a photo. It had been taken in her former school before the Christmas show. Her friends, Linda and Emma, were there setting up the microphones on the stage, Neil was busy with his laptop — he was in charge of the Sl >F−5: The school could give her career a good start. She'd always dreamt about a career in bio-technology. Joanna believed that human society was about to make some absolutely fantastic discoveries and wanted to participate in the exciting process.
G−7: She remembered the photos in the school corridor — people in research laboratories, at scientific conferences and even at the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony.
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1. Supporting sports
2. A remarkable container design
3. A universal medicine
4. A smart symbol
5. The drink ingredients
6. Good in any season
7. A fan society
8. The drink varieties
A. Coca Cola appeared in Atlanta, Georgia, 1886. Doctor John Pemberton made a special syrup, but he kept its components secret. He added some mineral water to it and took the new product to the chemist's. There the syrup was sold for five cents a glass. Pemberton told everyone that Coca-Cola cured many illnesses, including headaches, stomachaches, and nervous breakdowns.
B. Coca Cola was first sold in ordinary bottles. In 1915, the company held a competition to create a new bottle for their drink. They said it should be a bottle that would make Coca Cola different from all other drinks. Even today the shape of Coca Cola bottle is one of the most recognized packages on the planet. "even in the dark!".
C. The famous Coca Cola symbol was created by John Pem-berton's colleague, Mr. Robinson. He thought that two letters "C" would look great in advertising. Besides, the red and white colours were simple and effective. Red was energetic and bright and so would attract young people. As for the style, of writing, it was just popular in the United States during that period.
D. Before the 1930s, Coca Cola was only considered to be a drink for warm weather so the company started a campaign to remind people that Coca Cola was a great choice in any month. For this a talented artist drew pictures of a happy Santa Claus enjoying a drink of Coke. The pictures were published in magazines and made Cola even more popular.
E. Coca Cola was one of the first companies that invested money in public projects. For example, the company is proud to be an old and devoted partner of the Olympic Games. This connection began in 1928 with the Games in Amsterdam. Since then the company has sponsored lots of football, hockey, and basketball competitions.
F. The Coca Cola Collectors Club was formed in 1974 by a small group of people. Today it has become international with more than 5,000 people from 28 countries. Club members collect everything connected with Coca Cola: bottles, posters, newspaper articles, postcards — everything. They sometimes meet to exchange their treasures.
G. Today there are 16 special variants of the original Coca Cola recipe. Some have less sugar or no sugar at all. Such Coke is chosen by those who want to keep fit. Children may prefer a cherry or a vanilla flavour. The drink also changes from country to country, reflecting national preferences. For example, if you travel to France, you can try the unusual orange Coca Cola.
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A−3: Pemberton told everyone that Coca-Cola cured many illnesses, including headaches, stomachaches, and nervous breakdowns.
B−2: In 1915, the company held a competition to create a new bottle for their drink. They sa >C−4: The famous Coca Cola symbol was created by John Pem-berton's colleague, Mr. Robinson. He thought that two letters "C" would look great in advertising.
D−6: Before the 1930s, Coca Cola was only cons >E−1: For example, the company is proud to be an old and devoted partner of the Olympic Games.
F−7: Club members collect everything connected with Coca Cola: bottles, posters, newspaper articles, postcards — everything. They sometimes meet to exchange their treasures.
G−8: Today there are 16 special variants of the original Coca Cola recipe. Some have less sugar or no sugar at all. Such Coke is chosen by those who want to keep fit. Children may prefer a cherry or a vanilla flavour.
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1. Gastronomic delights
2. The fate of the indigenous people
3. Dead or alive?
4. Fauna and wildlife
5. At the edge of the world
6. Main industries
7. The best time to visit
8. Climate and weather
A. Most Europeans consider Australia the most mysterious and dangerous continent. It is in the Southern hemisphere and everything is upside down there. Moreover, Australia is awfully far away and it looks like an isolated world. But there is a place that feels even further. It’s the Isle of Tasmania which is 240 km to the south of the Australian mainland. It used to be part of the continent but was separated from it about 10,000 years ago, at the end of the last glacial period.
B. The soils of the island are not rich and the Tasmanians have to do their best to grow their crops there. The place however is good for growing sheep. Apart from agriculture, Tasmanians have always been involved in mining, forestry, and tourism. The island is rich in copper, zinc, tin, iron and other raw materials. In spite of all the human activity, it is still densely forested, and the wood is one of their export products as well as seafood and different agricultural products. Despite the remoteness, Tasmania is a popular tourist destination and the tourism and hospitality sector gives jobs to many people there.
C. Tourist agencies define December and January as high season on Tasmania. It is summer time in the Southern Hemisphere and the weather is comfortable for exploring the island. Though the average maximum daily summer temperatures are between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius, the beaches attract holidaymakers too. The summer is also a time of different festivals and there are crowds at most popular destinations. To avoid disappointment it is highly recommended to book tickets and hotels well in advance.
D. Tasmania is the southernmost state and its cool climate is good for growing crops and producing all sorts of fine foods. It is sometimes called Apple Isle as apples were the first crops cultivated by European settlers. But there is much more there now than apples! Various kinds of classic cheese are made on the island – with garlic, chilli, and with aromatic notes of the local pine wood. Another thing any tourist should try is the local honey which has a wide range of tastes due to the great range of flowers growing there.
E.The diversity of Tasmania's vegetation is really remarkable! Apart from a great variety of wild flowers, you will find there some of the most ancient plant species on Earth, the tallest flowering trees, and the oldest trees. In the woods the tourists have a good chance to encounter the most exotic animals like wombats, pademelons and even Tasmanian devils. The Tasmanian devil looks like a small black fierce dog. Unlike a dog, it can run very fast, swims across the rivers, and easily climbs trees!
F. It is not the Tasmanian devil, however, that is the scariest legend of the island, but the Tasmanian tiger. The animal looks like a large dog, with a long tail like rats have, with black stripes like tigers have, with a pouch (a pocket on the belly like kangaroos have) and with very powerful long jaws that are as scary as crocodiles’. When the Europeans settled in Tasmania, this mystical animal hunted their sheep and the people hunted the tiger. The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct in the first half of the 20th century. But there are locals and researchers who are sure that the animal still exists and is hiding in the thick forest. They have not given up searching for it.
G. Sadly, it is not only animals who didn’t manage to survive the colonization of the island by the Europeans. The archaeological evidence proves that the aboriginal people lived on the territory of Tasmania as early as 40,000 years ago. The first Europeans only arrived there in the 17th century and that led to tension and violent fighting between the colonists and the aborigines. Most natives were killed and those who survived were exiled to Flinders Island. Without any immunity to the local infections, the very last aborigines soon died too.
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A—5 Australia is awfully far away. it looks like an isolated world. But there is a place that feels even further. It’s the Isle of Tasmania which is 240 km to the south of the Australian mainland.
B—6 Apart from agriculture, Tasmanians have always been involved in mining, forestry, and tourism.
C—7 Tourist agencies define December and January as high season on Tasmania. It is summer time in the Southern Hemisphere and the weather is comfortable for exploring the island.
D—1 Various kinds of >E—4 The diversity of Tasmania's vegetation is really remarkable. wild flowers. most ancient plant species. a good chance to encounter the most exotic animals like wombats, pademelons and even Tasmanian devils.
F—3 The Tasmanian tiger was declared extinct (вымершим) in the first half of the 20th century. But there are locals and researchers who are sure that the animal still exists (еще существует).
G—2 Most natives were killed and those who survived were exiled to Flinders Island. Without any immunity to the local infections, the very last aborigines soon died too.
Political Coloring Books
Yes, you read that right, I didn’t even know that was a thing until someone sent me a link today.. there are coloring books available for the candidates who ran for the presidency!
That would be a low key way to support your candidate on social media I suppose or you could take the opposite approach and buy the coloring book of the person running that you hate the most and do strange things with the pictures.
Electile Dysfunction – The Story of the 2016 Presidential Election Coloring Book
So far, the person with the most coloring books is Donald Trump!
Donald Trump Coloring Books
Not My F*%*ing President
15 illustrations + 10 color and cut projects to color away your stress about Donald Trump being the US President. There are also some speech bubbles for you to write in your own favorite Trumpisms.
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FU** Trump Cuss Word Coloring Book for Adults
Still upset about the election.. this might help.
Donald Trump & the Republicans Coloring book by Daryl Cagle
Daryl Cagle has drawn all about the Trump presidential campaign, including the reluctant, imploding Republicans who have a tough time accepting Trump. Cagle’s Trump coloring book is a perfect gift for the political junkie in your life. The book includes a big collection of Trump cartoons that Cagle has drawn for the over 850 newspapers that subscribe to his political cartoons. Daryl says don’t forget your Orange marker.
The Donald Trump Book of Insults Coloring Book
If there aren’t enough Donald’isms in this book you should check out 101 insults by Donald Trump: A How-To Guide on Twitter Warfare
The Huge and Beautiful Trumptivity Coloring and Activity Book
Coloring Therapy to Deal with Donald Trump
Whether he’s crossing the Delaware or playing chess with Putin, see Donald Trump-like you’ve never seen him before. Over 50 drawings of Trump for you to color—any way you want.
The TRUMP Coloring book
Next up the Off Color Donald Trump Coloring book
Color your way through 20 of Donald Trump’s most off-color remarks as you get psyched for the 2016 presidential election.
No one is safe from the hubris and political incorrectness of The Donald. See the GOP candidate celebrate his wealth, power, and obvious physical appeal in this timely coloring book that is as engrossing as the billionaire himself! Makes a great gag, joke, or novelty gift.
We Shall Overcome! How To Survive the Presidency of the Angry Cheeto
Another Anti-Trump Coloring Book for Adults to try to color away the anger of the election with some hilarious notions to color in like
- Love Trumps Hate This Pussy has Claws Impeachment Watch Resist the Furor Power to the People We Shall Overcomb Stay Woke Real Men Are Feminists Grab Him By His (tiny) Balls
The Trump Coloring Book by Mr. Leslie Tran
This coloring book is a slam on Donald Trump so actually more of a Hillary Clinton book or anti - Donald Trump book so order appropriately. The images show Hillary besting Donald in illustrations where they are both dressed up as various characters. Click the “Surprise Me” button on Amazon and you’ll see the illustrations included.
Poke Trump Go Coloring Book
President Donald Trump – A Patriots Coloring Book
Not to be outdone by “The Donald” Hillary has just as many serious and gag coloring books as he does.
Hillary Clinton Coloring Books
Hillary – The Coloring Book
Color and discover the extraordinary life of Hillary Rodham Clinton with this fun and informative activity book. Grab some crayons and add your own tint to her amazing and often controversial biography. You’ll capture her early childhood and academic accomplishments, time as First Lady in Arkansas and the White House, and years in the Senate and State Department, as well as her entire political career right up to the launch of the 2016 Presidential Race.
Hillary Says!: An Off-Color Hillary Clinton Coloring Book
Pick your pantsuit color and grab a marker! In this good-naturedly satirical coloring book, acclaimed artist Tom F. O’Leary presents Hillary Clinton uttering 20 of her most eye-popping statements. From “We’re going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good” to “I wish I had some stock in a scrunchie company,” there’s something to amuse all stripes of the American electorate. Color along with the Democratic presidential candidate as you cross off the days leading up to the 2016 election. Makes a great novelty or gag gift.
Leslie Tran, the author of 4 political coloring books clearly has a bias towards Hillary so if that’s your bent you’ll enjoy this book.
The Hilla-Crimes Coloring Book – The Hilarious Crimes of Hillary Rodham Clinton
We’ve all been told that Hillary Clinton is the most notorious criminal in the history of American politics! But now, for the first time, Hillary’s truckload of evil deeds have been painstakingly documented as whimsical coloring book images. Enjoy HILLA-CRIMES 20 hilarious illustrations of crooked Hillary as she rampages across America in the weirdest and funniest political satire coloring book ever!
Color Hillary Clinton and the Democrats by Daryl Cagle
The adult coloring book for Hillary fans and foes by America’s most widely syndicated editorial cartoonist, Daryl Cagle, a perfect gift for the political junkie in your life.
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Bernie Sanders Coloring Books
The author-artist of this next coloring book tweeted me about it and I just had to add it.. what a hoot!
Buff Bernie: A Coloring Book For Berniacs
Let’s face it. Bernie Sanders would make one hunk of a president. He’s got it all – the brains, the vision, the hair – and now with Buff Bernie, he’s got the buff bod to lift this fine United States of America even higher into the skies of greatness. Enjoy over 20 pages of exquisitely muscular Bernie Sanders drawings for you to color and enjoy… however you so choose, you naughty thing, you. Buff Bernie is the absolute perfect coloring book for Berniacs of all ages. Now you can ‘Feel The Bern’ like never before!
Color Me Bernie by Leslie Tran
This coloring book has images with Bernie Sanders likeness on all sorts of characters like Yoda and a Harry Potter character. Many of the images are printed where the center of the images in right in the fold of the pages so that’s fairly awkward if you are a big Bernie fan you might enjoy it. I did a flip through on my Instagram here.
Ted Cruz Coloring Books
In a continuation of the company’s popular series Tell the Truth – Tell it Often – Tell the Children designed for all ages to promote positive healthy discussion and understanding of the political process (RBCB) turns complex challenges or issues into a relevant format with an emphasis on youth. The Cruz to the Future book is a non-partisan, fact-driven view of how Texas Sen. Rafael Edward Ted Cruz became a U. S. senator and details, through his quotes and public information his ideas for what he believes will help America grow. Cruz has openly identified with the Tea Party and garners support from the Republican Liberty Caucus and many independents including democrats.
These were all I could find for candidates for the 2016 President of the United States. Someone needs to publish an “It’s not my fault. I voted for Gary Johnson” coloring book.
Barack Obama Coloring Books
Where most of the coloring books above are snarky and/or parody’s of the candidates and the new president, this is a portrait of America’s forty-fourth president that depict 30 illustrations and informative captions mark significant events in Obama’s life. Learn about his childhood in Hawaii, his education through Harvard Law School, marriage to Michelle, the birth of his children, Malia and Sasha, his nomination at the Democratic convention, and his historic victory as the first African-American president of the United States.
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Color Obama by Daryl Cagle
An adult coloring book for Trump fans and foes by America’s most widely syndicated Daryl Cagle. This book contains his illustrations that have appeared in magazines & newspapers and puts them into coloring book format.
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50 Gifts for Writers That Are Way Better Than a Boring Old Notebook
It’s time to find the perfect gift for the writer in your life…but the only idea you can come up with is a pretty notebook.
As writers who have spent our whole lives getting notebooks under the tree, we’re here to tell you: you can do better!
The gift ideas for writers below range from the ridiculously silly (“Poe-pourri”, anyone?) to the wonderfully useful (fingerless writing gloves). Use one of these clever gifts to make your favorite writer laugh, or simply to show you understand just how much writing means to them.
Gift ideas for the writer in your life
We created this gift guide with holidays, birthdays and anniversaries in mind. Choose one of the thoughtful gifts below, and that special writer will know just how much you care.
Here are some of the best gifts for writers:
1. Fingerless writing gloves
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Know a writer who’s always cold in their home office?
Fingerless gloves could help them stay warm, while still allowing them to keep typing away.
Even better, we found pairs that are covered in text from >Storiarts fingerless gloves come in lots of colors and themes, including Les Miserables, Hamlet, Pride and Prejudice, and the Declaration of Independence.
Fashionable and practical, this is one of the best gifts for writers out there.
2. Adult coloring book for writers
Yup, adult coloring is totally a trend.
Studies have shown that coloring reduces anxiety, creates focus and helps people become more mindful. No wonder there’s an adult coloring book specifically for writers!
3. Domain name
Does your writer have their own website? If not, they probably have it on their list to start a blog this year.
Gift your writer with their very own domain name, giving them the boost they need to make their writing public or start blogging.
Bluehost makes it easy to grab the domain name of your choice, and most domains cost around $12/year. If you’re not sure which domain to buy, your writer’s first and last name is a good bet, like this: SusanSmith. com. If that’s not available, try SusanSmithWrites. com.
You can test out a few domain names here to see what’s available:
4. Books about writing
You can never go wrong with giving a writer a book, especially when the book is about writing. After all, most of us are self-proclaimed bookworms, and we’re eager to improve our craft.
Here are four books every writer should read more than once:
Want more to choose from? Here are 25 of the best books on writing.
5. Aqua Notes, the waterproof notepad
Know how you often get your best ideas in the shower?
Aqua Notes helps you capture them. This waterproof notepad, which mounts to the shower wall, allows you to document the greatest of ideas and grocery lists…or leave notes for whoever showers after you.
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6. Literary socks
Gone are the days when socks were a lame gift your ancient aunt gave you.
You could easily fill a whole dresser with the cool socks available these days. The writer in your life is sure to like:
7. Clever coffee mug
Keep your writer caffeinated and amused with a clever coffee mug.
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I f you’d like to give your favorite writer a boost of confidence, this one may do the trick: “I write. What’s your superpower?”
Finally, for the writer who is serious about getting down to business on Monday mornings, we recommend this Write epic shit mug.
8. Noise-canceling headphones
Shhhhh! Writer at work! While some writers prefer the energetic buzz of a coffee shop while they write, many writers crave peace and quiet.
Noise-canceling headphones can give the writer in your life the silence (and productivity) they need to put pen to paper. Bose has a number of options that range in price.
9. Literary jewelry
Know a stylish writer? Here are a few pieces they could add to any outfit:
- A necklace with a Jane Austen quote A bracelet that says “She is too fond of books and it has turned her brain.” Oscar Wilde cuff links
Whether your writer loves Austen, Shakespeare or Poe, the JezebelCharms Etsy shop is filled with literary-inspired jewelry and accessories.
10. Online course for writing well
If your favorite writer is always looking to improve their craft, gift them a course or ebook they can absorb on their own schedule.
A few we recommend:
- How to Write, Sell and Publish Your Book, from Chris Guillebeau Our ebook 71 Ways to Earn as a Freelance Writer offers tons of ideas for earning money from your craft
11. Novel Teas
Is your writer a tea-lover?
Novel Teas could be the perfect present, one they can enjoy while working on their novel or freelance project.
Each bag comes with 25 individually wrapped tea bags containing English breakfast tea and a quote about books from a variety of authors.
12. Literary perfumes
Inspire your writer with the scent of the masters who have gone before. Immortal Perfumes’ Dead Writers Perfume uses scents like black tea, clove and tobacco to evoke memories of first editions in old libraries.
One fun example is Pemberly: A Jane Austen Inspired Perfume. It features hyacinth, honeysuckle and peony — all flowers found in the garden of Chatsworth House, the estate believed to have inspired Austen’s Pemberly.
13. Literary tattoos (temporary)
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If you want to give your writer something that lasts a little longer than a spritz of perfume — but not so long that it becomes a permanent life decision — shop from Litographs’ Literary Tattoo Collection.
These temporary tattoos include famous literary quotes such as F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “So we beat on, boats against the current” and Oscar Wilde’s “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.”
14. T-shirt that features your (entire) favorite book
From a distance, designs on Litographs t-shirts represent a theme, character or setting from popular >Each T-shirt contains roughly 40,000 words!
15. Desk lamp that doubles as an organizer
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The Write Life contributor Nicole Dieker called the Equip Your Space CFL Functional Tablet Organizer Desk Lamp “the best thing I bought for my office this year.”
It’s a low-cost, colorful lamp that includes outlets (two-prong and USB) so you can charge two devices simultaneously. It also has cubbyholes to store headphones, paperclips or anything else you want to keep organized.
16. Literary action figures
These action figures are a good reminder that writers are superheros, too.
Your writer could use these to add some personality to their home office or stage an elaborate battle when they should be revising.
17. “Writer” Bookends
What writer doesn’t love books?
Here’s a fun way to display them with “writer” bookends available on Etsy:
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18. Card catalog notecard set
Give your writer a better way to keep plot lines and story ideas organized with this card catalog notecard set.
It’s way cooler than Post-It notes and packs a nice dose of nostalgia.
19. Writing-themed cookbooks
A good book can suck you into its world, inspiring you to see, hear, feel and taste the things it describes.
Help your writer enjoy the “taste” bit with cookbooks inspired by literary classics. Options range from the A Feast of Ice & Fire ( Game of Thrones ) to Dinner with Mr. Darcy ( Pride & Prejudice ) to The Little House Cookbook ( Little House on the Prairie ).
20. Kindle Unlimited subscription
With Kindle Unlimited, your favorite reader can access over a million books, plus thousands of audiobooks, for a flat monthly fee.
If your writer already has a Kindle, this could be a good option!
21. Comfy pajamas
Every writer has days where showering and changing into “real” clothes takes a backseat to getting that draft finished. (For some of us, that’s most days.)
Why not give them a set of comfy pajamas that explains why they’re greeting the UPS driver disheveled at 3 in the afternoon? CafePress has lots of fun options.
22. Personalized embosser
Create custom stationery, give your party invitations an official flourish or ensure those who borrow your books remember to give them back.
A customized embosser allows you to stamp a raised seal with your name, address and more.
23. Edgar Allen Poe air freshener
Freshen up your car with some “Poe-pourri.” This Edgar Allen Poe air freshener is perfect for a self-proclaimed literary nerd.
Plus, according to reviews, it smells pretty good.
24. After-work glassware
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Write drunk, edit sober? Er…something like that.
This literary-themed shot glass set features the likes of Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde, and more.
25. A Starbucks gift card
When you want to support a writer but you’re not sure what to get them, a gift card to a coffee shop is a safe bet.
You can’t go wrong with credit to their favorite locally-owned cafe or a nationally-available shop like Starbucks.
26. Warm slippers
There’s nothing better than being comfy and cozy when you’re writing.
Slippers are also a great form of self-care, and definitely less costly than a spa treatment.
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27. Amazon gift card
Not sure about splurging on a Kindle? Don’t know which books your writer has read already?
Give yourself a break — and make your writer happy at the same time — by giving them a gift-wrapped Amazon Gift Card. This one even says, “Happy reading” so they’ll know it’s for books.
28. A subscription to try different literary journals
Journal of the Month sends different print literary journals to subscribers on a regular basis. It’s an ideal gift for new writers eager to learn about the small magazine scene, emerging writers seeking a home for their writing, or experienced writers in need of fresh inspiration.
The price varies depending on how frequently your writer receives journals, and if they already subscribe to some, you can opt out of those.
29. A poster for keeping track of books they’ve read
Perfect for the voracious reader, the 100 Books Scratch-Off Poster lets your writer track progress as they read a variety of books ranging from classics to contemporary hits.
This is a fun challenge, a cool piece of art to hang in at home, and a #humblebrag, all in one.
30. Editing software
Give your writer a leg up and super clean copy with a grammar checker like Grammarly, ProWritingAid or AutoCrit.
They’ll keep your writer from making embarrassing grammar mistakes before submitting to magazines or literary agents, at a fraction of the price of a real-person editor.
31. Writing-themed coasters
We love coasters as gifts because they’re both creative and practical.
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Add some sparkle to your writer’s desk or living room, while giving them a place to put their coffee or tea mug (or tumbler of whiskey) with any of these cool coaster sets:
32. Office supply storage
Help them keep their pens, Post-Its, and other supplies in order with a fun storage solution like this library book desk organizer or this Hemingway typewriter pencil cup.
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33. A love book
If you love a writer, tell them how much you care in a language that will make them fall head over heels: a personalized Love Book. You can customize everything from the cover to the number of pages and choose from a wide selection of illustrations and text to make a book that’s unique to your love story.
The Write Life contributor Kelly Gurnett got one of these as a gift from her husband for their anniversary, and she wrote, “It was the best gift I think he’s ever given me.” Talk about a personal touch!
34. “Being a writer is easy” mug
Writing can be tough, stressful work. Make your writer laugh a little with this “Being a Writer Is Easy” mug.
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35. Book cover postcards
Sometimes you’ve gotta judge a book by its cover. Postcards from Penguin: One Hundred Book Covers in One Box pays tribute to the iconic Penguin paperback book covers and packs 100 of them into one (easy-to-wrap) box.
This gift also pays tribute to your recipient. Hopefully, they’ll be inspired to write 100 notes to loved ones or 100 very, very short stories.
36. Bananagrams
Writers tend to be word nerds who enjoy word games. But Scrabble feels…boring. So how about Bananagrams?
Bananagrams is an anagram game similar to Scrabble, but requires no pens, notepads or playing board. This makes it extremely easy to transport and play on-the-go.
Players race against each other to build a crossword grid off each others’ words. Perfect for a writer who loves a little competition!
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37. Reading is Sexy swag
For a great stocking stuffer that will make your writer smile, grab a Reading is Sexy bottle opener, mug, bumper sticker or button.
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38. Literary poster
Pop Chart is known for their beautifully designed infographic posters, and their literary themed posters are just the gift for a writer with blank wall space to fill.
Check out The Cocktail Chart of Film and Literature Poster, which is available as a framed or unframed print. The company describes it as a “catalog of 49 drinks culled from great works of film and literature, depicting everything from Philip Marlowe’s Gin Gimlet to Fredo Corleone’s Banana Daiquiri.”
We also love Women of Letters: A Literary Fiction Scratch-Off Chart, which showcases the work of more than 50 female fiction writers.
39. Things that smell like books
Any true book lover savors all aspects of the reading experience — the feel of a page between their fingers, watching as a cover slowly becomes dog-eared, and, of course, the smell of books.
(If you don’t know what books smell like, then you’ve been found out, because you are clearly not a book lover.)
Give your beloved book nerd the smell of their favorite thing. If they love reading by candlelight, try these Library Set candles with scents like “antique books” and “ancient scrolls.” If they enjoy a little cologne now and then, consider The Library of Fragrance’s Paperback cologne, which the company describes as “sweet and just a touch musty, a lot like Pym’s world come to think of it.”
40. Book-lover pillow
“Just one more chapter…”
Does your word nerd say this all the time? Especially when they should be sleeping?
Then this book pillow is the perfect way to get comfy in bed.
41. High-tech pen
Why use a regular pen when you can have a cool techy one?
This LED pen is ideal for late-night writing in the dark, like when you wake up at 3 a. m. with a great idea. Or invest in t his Livescribe Smartpen, which saves notes and audio recordings directly to your computer.
42. A bathtub book caddy
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Help your favorite writer relax at the end of a long day with a hot, luxurious bubble bath, some candles and a favorite read, thanks to this bathtub book caddy.
It’s even got a spot to hold a glass of wine!
43. Bookish jewelry
Let your writer keep their favorite book close to the heart (or wrist or ears) with these pieces of literary jewelry made from real pages of popular novels like Treasure Island, Pride & Prejudice and Moby Dick.
44. Literary wine
If you’ve got a wine-drinker on your hands, they’ll get a kick out of these Writer’s Block wines. You can choose from Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and more.
45. Cocktails with a literary twist
Looking for the perfect drink pairing for your writer to take to book club or enjoy during quiet evening hours curled up with the classics? They’ll love Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails With a Literary Twist.
This fun mixology book contains 65 literary-inspired drink recipes like The Pitcher of Dorian Grey Goose and Vermouth the Bell Tolls.
It’s also full of clever illustrations and commentary, bar snack recipes and drinking game ideas.
46. Funny tote bag
Is your writer a grammar geek?
Try this tote bag from CafePress that says, “I’m silently correcting your grammar.”
47. Write like a motherf%#$*er mug
Inspired by a Dear Sugar column written by Cheryl Strayed to a young, aspiring writer, The Rumpus Mug is an anthem for all writers, no matter what their specialty, genre or level of experience.
It’s a good reminder to go along with your morning coffee.
48. Scrabble magnets
Here’s an oldie but goodie: Scrabble magnetic refrigerator tiles. We like the vintage wood look, too.
If that special writer in your life is a huge Scrabble fan, you might also throw in the Scrabble tile mug or Scrabble board dish towel.
49. Out of print t-shirt, sweatshirt or tote bag
Some writer nerd clothing can be downright — well, nerdy. Out of Print tees, hoodies and totes, which feature the covers of iconic and often (you guessed it) out of print books, buck the norm and are actually fashionable.
Plus these gifts do good; for every item they sell, Out of Print donates a book to Books for Africa to help a community that doesn’t have easy access to books.
50. Literary insults chart
We love Uncommon Goods’ description of this product: “Relish the caustic creativity of this collection of zingers from great authors.”
The Literary Insults Chart includes some splashes of color, so it makes great wall art… and shows off your writer’s personality, too.
We updated the post so it’s more useful for our readers. Nicole Dieker, Kelly Gurnett, Jessica Lawlor, Meryl Williams and Betsy Mikel contributed to this article.
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