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  • My First Batman Book: Touch and Feel

    David Bar Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, Jan. 11, 2011)
    The first book every comic book geek Dad will want to read to his child! And the first-ever touch-and-feel Batman book.Each of 6 spreads in this irresistibly cool package features classic Batman art and a special interactive feature. Budding Batman fans can:· Lift-the-flap to uncover Batman’s alter-ego, Bruce Wayne· See a glow-in-the-dark Bat-Signal· Zoom the Batmobile with a pull-tab· Swing Batman through Gotham City on a Batrope· Press buttons on Batman's computer · Look into a mirror to see Batman’s familiar little helper (complete with mask and Robin attire) Six touchables make for endless entertainment for all ages!
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  • My First Wonder Woman Book: Touch and Feel

    David Bar Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, May 24, 2011)
    For superbaby girls, here's the super-cool companion to My First Superman and My First Batman Books.Wonder Woman joins her Justice League pals with her very own touch-and-feel book. There's no telling who will get a big thrill out of tossing Wonder Woman's lasso, admiring her shiny gold cuffs and headband, or zooming through the sky in her helicopter. Six fun touchables will amuse kids of all ages.
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  • My First Superman Book: Touch and Feel

    David Bar Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, Jan. 11, 2011)
    The first book every comic book geek Dad will want to read to his child! And the first-ever touch-and-feel Superman book.Each of 6 spreads in this irresistibly cool package features classic Superman art and a special interactive feature. Budding Superman fans can: · tap his rippling chest of steel · experience the magic of X-ray vision · pull the tab bringing Clark Kent into the phone booth as Superman flies out · touch his silky red cape · be dazzled by his sparkly Fortress of Solitude · and pet a furry Krypto Tons of fun for children of all ages!
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  • My First Book of Superpowers

    David Katz, Morris Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, July 13, 2015)
    My First Book of Super Powers introduces young readers to beloved DC super heroes and their awesome powers.Just as My First Book of Girl Power introduced young fans to female super heroes and their special powers, this book tackles DC's popular male characters. From Superman's super-strength and X-ray vision to the Flash's super-speed to Aquaman's ability to live under water, this exciting board book explains how each character's powers make him unique and enable him to make the world a safer place. Classic DC art makes this as appealing to grownups as it is to the tiniest aspiring super heroes.
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  • The Most Dangerous Branch: Inside the Supreme Court in the Age of Trump

    David A. Kaplan

    Paperback (Broadway Books, Oct. 8, 2019)
    In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.Never before has the Court been more central in American life. It is now the nine justices who too often decide the biggest issues of our time—from abortion and same-sex marriage to gun control, campaign finance, and voting rights. The Court is so crucial that many voters in 2016 made their choice based on whom they thought their presidential candidate would name to the Court. Donald Trump picked Neil Gorsuch—the key decision of his new administration. The newest justice, Brett Kavanaugh—replacing Anthony Kennedy—is even more important, holding the swing vote over so much social policy. With the 2020 campaign underway, and with two justices in their ’80s, the Court looms even larger. Is that really how democracy is supposed to work?Based on exclusive interviews with the justices, Kaplan provides fresh details about life behind the scenes at the Court: the reaction to Kavanaugh’s controversial arrival, the new role for Chief Justice John Roberts, Clarence Thomas's simmering rage, Antonin Scalia's death, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's celebrity, Breyer Bingo, and the petty feuding between Gorsuch and the chief justice.Kaplan offers a sweeping narrative of the justices’ aggrandizement of power over the decades—from Roe v. Wade to Bush v. Gore to Citizens United. (He also faults the Court for not getting involved when it should—for example, to limit partisan gerrymandering.) But the arrogance of the Court isn't partisan: Conservative and liberal justices alike are guilty of overreach. Challenging conventional wisdom about the Court's transcendent power, as well as presenting an intimate inside look at the Court, The Most Dangerous Branch is sure to rile both sides of the political aisle.
  • EVEN SUPER HEROES SLEEP

    David Katz, Morris Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, July 13, 2015)
    After busy days flying around the world, chasing villains, and keeping people safe, DC's beloved super heroes need to go to sleep. Super heroes in training will definitely relate to this charming bedtime book.Like the other bestselling DC Super Heroes board books (ABC 123, Colors and Shapes, Opposites, Busy Bodies, My First Book of Super Villains, and My First Book of Girl Power), Even Super Heroes Sleep uses DC's classic art to illustrate fan favorite characters getting ready to re-charge. Batman knows his brain works best after he's gotten a good night's sleep (Goodnight Gotham City!). Green Lantern needs his Power Battery, and Superman's super-strength fizzes out at the end of the day. Budding super heroes will appreciate that they, too need a good night's sleep if they're going to grow big and strong...
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  • DC Super Heroes ABC 123

    David Bar Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, Dec. 25, 2012)
    Like the super-selling MY FIRST SUPERMAN, MY FIRST BATMAN, and MY FIRST WONDER WOMAN books, SUPER HEROES A,B,C, 1,2,3 will appeal to comic book-fan Dads; lovers of bold, classic art; and their babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolersA is for Aquaman and B is for Batmobile in this cool, colorful board book that's sure to make reading time lots of fun for dads. DC's super heroes--from Superman and Batman to Green Lantern, the Flash, Wonder Woman, and many other favorites--illustrate the alphabet and numbers for budding fans. The classic comic book art makes this a great-looking package.
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  • The Most Dangerous Branch: Inside the Supreme Court in the Age of Trump

    David A. Kaplan

    eBook (Broadway Books, Sept. 4, 2018)
    In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.Never before has the Court been more central in American life. It is now the nine justices who too often decide the biggest issues of our time—from abortion and same-sex marriage to gun control, campaign finance, and voting rights. The Court is so crucial that many voters in 2016 made their choice based on whom they thought their presidential candidate would name to the Court. Donald Trump picked Neil Gorsuch—the key decision of his new administration. The newest justice, Brett Kavanaugh—replacing Anthony Kennedy—is even more important, holding the swing vote over so much social policy. With the 2020 campaign underway, and with two justices in their ’80s, the Court looms even larger. Is that really how democracy is supposed to work?Based on exclusive interviews with the justices, Kaplan provides fresh details about life behind the scenes at the Court: the reaction to Kavanaugh’s controversial arrival, the new role for Chief Justice John Roberts, Clarence Thomas's simmering rage, Antonin Scalia's death, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's celebrity, Breyer Bingo, and the petty feuding between Gorsuch and the chief justice.Kaplan offers a sweeping narrative of the justices’ aggrandizement of power over the decades—from Roe v. Wade to Bush v. Gore to Citizens United. (He also faults the Court for not getting involved when it should—for example, to limit partisan gerrymandering.) But the arrogance of the Court isn't partisan: Conservative and liberal justices alike are guilty of overreach. Challenging conventional wisdom about the Court's transcendent power, as well as presenting an intimate inside look at the Court, The Most Dangerous Branch is sure to rile both sides of the political aisle.
  • DC Super Hero Starter Kit

    David Bar Katz

    Paperback (Downtown Bookworks, Oct. 20, 2015)
    Bestselling DC Super Heroes concept board books: ABC 123, Colors and Shapes, Opposites, and Busy Bodies come in a beautiful, sturdy carrying case.Budding super heroes will find everything they need to learn about the universe of DC super heroes--and the world around them--in this awesome collector's set. From letters (A is for Aquaman, B is for Batmobile) and numbers (10 super powers) to colorful capes, busy body parts, and hilarious opposites, every page is illustrated with classic DC comics art and designed to appeal to fans of all ages. The four sturdy, colorful, beautifully designed board books feature many of the beloved DC super heroes including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash and others. This gift bundle is packaged in a great-looking carry case with a handle. The perfect introduction for little ones, these 4 books offer grownup fans a fun way to share their passion with the next generation.
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  • DC Super Heroes: Busy Bodies

    David Bar Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, Oct. 21, 2014)
    The fourth title in the best-selling DC Super Heroes concept board books series (in addition to ABC 123, COLORS & SHAPES, and OPPOSITES), this cool and colorful book teaches budding super hero fans about their bodies, actions, and clothing using DC's beloved characters and classic art.From Superman's eyes (with their awesome X-ray vision) to the Flash's fastest-in-the-world feet, this unique concept board book helps little ones to identify all of their powerful body parts. They will also learn about actions (Aquaman swims; Batman swings; Wonder Woman jumps) and items of clothing illustrated by DC's popular super heroes.
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  • The Most Dangerous Branch: Inside the Supreme Court's Assault on the Constitution

    David A. Kaplan

    Hardcover (Crown, Sept. 4, 2018)
    In the bestselling tradition of The Nine and The Brethren, The Most Dangerous Branch takes us inside the secret world of the Supreme Court. David A. Kaplan, the former legal affairs editor of Newsweek, shows how the justices subvert the role of the other branches of government—and how we’ve come to accept it at our peril.Never before has the Court been more central in American life. It is now the nine justices who too often decide the biggest issues of our time—from abortion and same-sex marriage to gun control, campaign finance, and voting rights. The Court is so crucial that many voters in 2016 made their choice based on whom they thought their presidential candidate would name to the Court. Donald Trump picked Neil Gorsuch—the key decision of his new administration. The newest justice, Brett Kavanaugh—replacing Anthony Kennedy—is even more important, holding the swing vote over so much social policy. With the 2020 campaign underway, and with two justices in their ’80s, the Court looms even larger. Is that really how democracy is supposed to work?Based on exclusive interviews with the justices, Kaplan provides fresh details about life behind the scenes at the Court: the reaction to Kavanaugh’s controversial arrival, the new role for Chief Justice John Roberts, Clarence Thomas's simmering rage, Antonin Scalia's death, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's celebrity, Breyer Bingo, and the petty feuding between Gorsuch and the chief justice.Kaplan offers a sweeping narrative of the justices’ aggrandizement of power over the decades—from Roe v. Wade to Bush v. Gore to Citizens United. (He also faults the Court for not getting involved when it should—for example, to limit partisan gerrymandering.) But the arrogance of the Court isn't partisan: Conservative and liberal justices alike are guilty of overreach. Challenging conventional wisdom about the Court's transcendent power, as well as presenting an intimate inside look at the Court, The Most Dangerous Branch is sure to rile both sides of the political aisle.
  • DC Super Heroes Colors, Shapes & More!

    David Bar Katz

    Board book (Downtown Bookworks, Dec. 25, 2012)
    Everybody's favorite DC super heroes (along with some lesser known characters) teach kids colors, shapes, and more.The Green Lantern is green, and Superman's cape is red--and they along with other favorite DC super heroes such as Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash illustrate colors and shapes for budding fans. Dads will enjoy reading this cool, colorful board book as much as their little ones.
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