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2010-February's selection:

Dromedary Hump, "The Atheist Camel Chronicles: Debate Themes and Arguments for the Non-Believer (and those who think they might be)."
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Our review:

We have never reviewed or recommended a book by member of a non-human species before. We are pleased to enthusiastically recommend this book. It is a real gem.

Ms. Hump (or Mr. Hump; we are not sure of the gender of the author) has produced a hilarious book of humorous and witty descriptions taken from her/his blog. They are absolutely delightful arguments useful to Atheists, Agnostics, Deists, -- and also for Theists who want to be prepared for challenges from secularists.  Caution: Be careful where you read this book. You may find yourself helplessly rolling around on the floor in laughter. So check for sharp objects underfoot in advance.

An Amazon.com customer review by NewEnglandBob:

"Atheist Camel Chronicles" by Dromedary Hump contains clear, concise pearls of wisdom via the process of critical thinking that takes the reader to an oasis of logic, reason and sanity.

These essays can be used as debating themes or they can help non-believers and skeptics clarify the injustices and intolerance perpetrated in the name of religion during the last several thousand years. The strong introduction sets the stage for the book in a bold way.

Not every one of these 105 essays is equal. The overwhelming majority is well written and can be used to explain and counteract the illogical tenets of religion and irrationality of faith. I found two essays to be logically weak and need deeper explanation and one essay is a strident rant that needs to be rethought.

Several of these essays can profoundly affect the reader. Two of my four favorite chapters demonstrate the absurdity of religion ("Letter from God to a Chosen Believer", "Following God's Orders: How Far Would They Go?"). One shows the positive methods that atheism uses to replace belief ("Gods I Can Accept"). My other favorite emphasizes the illogical stance of accommodation ("On Belief and Respect").

It is relevant that the cover uses the large "Scarlet A" of the Richard Dawkins "Out Campaign" because this book makes it clear what atheism represents as well as the prefix of the "A" signifying the antithesis of theism which is a major theme throughout.

Written in plain language, this book is a delight to read. Forceful and witty, the author often provides citations and web links for readers to follow for completeness.

I highly recommend this book to everyone who has an open mind.

Amazon.com's product description:

"It's not often one finds an opinionated camel with humor, biting wit, cutting sarcasm, unabashed irreverence, outright blasphemy, and on-point arguments for rational thought and against religious delusion. An advocate of reason and common sense, the author debunks traditional believer apologetics and challenges theist platitudes, while providing food for thought and debate fodder for the neophyte to intermediate atheist. With more than one hundred no-holds-barred, plain-speaking rants and essays on a variety of religious subjects, The Atheist Camel Chronicles is the go-to book to find a burr to place under the saddle of the holier than thou, or to glean retorts to the banal "Truths" that religionists use to bolster their faith in the face of the Scientific Age and 21st century reality. Sometimes funny, always hard hitting and thought provoking, this book belongs in the library of every atheist, agnostic and skeptic who engages in debate and discourse with the religiously afflicted."

Title:  "The Atheist Camel Chronicles: Debate Themes and Arguments for the Non-Believer (and those who think they might be)"
Format: Paperback.
Publisher: Book Surge Publishing
ISBN-10: 1439236976
ISBN-13: 978-1439236970
Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
Release date: 2009-JUN-18
Pages: 324
Cost: Amazon.com sells it for $15.99 in hardcover. Also available at $9.99 in Kindle format. Review / order it

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