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Here are some of the highly praised books Cambria Press is highlighting for the 2013 APSA annual meeting:

1. The Political and Economic Sustainability of Health Care in Canada by Howard A. Palley, Marie-Pascale Pomey, and Owen B. Adams (Extremely valuable to scholars.” – Publius: The Journal of Federalism)
2. Forgotten Partnership Redux: Canada-U.S. Relations in the 21st Century by Greg Anderson and Christopher Sands (“Keen insights … useful, sensitive, perceptive.” – British Journal of Canadian Studies)
3. Urban Brazil by Ivani Vassoler (“Fine work … opens areas for future research.” – Latin American Politics and Society)
4. Cuban–Latin American Relations in the Context of a Changing Hemisphere  by Gary Prevost and Carlos Oliva Campos (“Timely … a useful contribution.” – International Journal of Cuban Studies)
5. North Korea Demystified by Han S. Park with Regan Damron and Jonathan Polk (“I strongly recommend this book!” – Johan Galtung, Alternative Nobel Prize Winner)
6. On China By India by Chih-yu Shih, Swaran Singh, and Reena Marwah (“Highly original … Our understanding of China is greatly enriched.” – PeterKatzenstein, Cornell University)
7. Climate Change Politics by Anabela Carvalho and Tarla Rai Peterson (“Unravels the naïve belief that political action follows knowledge.” – Mike Hulme, University of East Anglia)

And, of course, there are the excellent titles from the Politics, Institutions, and Public Policy in America book series coedited by Dr. Scott Frisch and Dr. Sean Kelly, whose publications include CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Jimmy Carter and the Water Wars and the highly praised Doing Archival Research in Political Science. The series has produced excellent books that have earned great reviews; some examples include:

1. Tough Times for the President by Ryan J. Barilleaux and Jewerl Maxwell (A well-done study!” – Shirley Anne Warshaw, Gettysburg College)
2. Corruption and American Politics by Michael A. Genovese and Victoria A. Farrar-Myers (“Can be read cover to cover to great profit.” – Presidential Studies Quarterly)
3. Filibustering in the U.S. Senate by Lauren C. Bell (“Important … produces a nuanced picture” – APSA Legislative Studies Section)
4. Jockeying for the American Presidency by Lara M. Brown (“Much of value for scholars.” – Presidential Studies Quarterly)
5. Presidential Electors and the Electoral College by Robert M. Alexander (“An important, if not definitive, study of the subject. Recommended.” – CHOICE)
6. Saving American Elections by Anthony Gierzynski (Recommended. All readership levels.” – CHOICE)
7. Social Movement to Address Climate Change by Danielle Endres, Leah Sprain, and Tarla Rai Peterson (Winner of the Christine L. Oravec Award in Environmental Communication!)
8. Majority Leadership in the U.S. Senate by Andrea Hatcher (“Much relevant data … presented clearly and persuasively.” – Congress & the Presidency)
9. Governing the States and the Nation by Mitchel Herian (“Well-documented analysis. Recommended.”
10. Women and the Democratic Party by Jamie Pamelia Pimlott (“Essential … Recommended. All readership levels. – CHOICE)

Come to the Cambria Press booth (#810) in the book exhibit hall to check these out! If you are not able to make it to APSA, you can still enjoy the special price of $39.95 for all hardcovers for the month of September. All you need to do is:

1. Register Online
2. Login
3. Add the books you wish to purchase to your shopping cart
4. Enter APSA2013 in the Coupon Box and click GO
5. Proceed to check out

Professors, if you would like to use any of these books for your class, refer your librarian to the Cambria Press Desk Copy Plus Program that helps you get free versions for your students!

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