[ Cowbell | Compromise | Charter | Scruffy | Little Madison | PhD ]
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Why does American democracy increasingly reward noise rather than judgment? Drawing on history, political science, and practical reforms, I argue that the problem lies less with voters than with the structures that select political leaders. The book offers a practical guide for restoring a republic that prizes deliberation, responsibility, and compromise over spectacle.
Hardback Launch: March 4, 2026 (Pre-1932 inauguration date)
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How does the American system survive disagreement, faction, and even political violence? Drawing on history from the founding through the Civil War and into the modern era, I argue that compromise is not a weakness but the essential mechanism that has allowed the republic to endure. The book argues that democratic stability depends less on unity than on the difficult craft of governing amid persistent division.
Paperback Launch: November 22, 2025 (Federalist No. 10 published)
Hardback Launch: July 4, 2024 (Independence Day)
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In 2012, a review committee convened to examine and recommend changes to the Knox County Charter. This book provides a behind-the-scenes look at local government, the debates that shaped the committee’s proposals, and the challenges of reforming political institutions at the county level. It serves as both a historical record of the process and a practical guide to how charter review works in practice.
Paperback Launch: September 12, 2024 (My birthday!)
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This essay collection reflects on politics, culture, and everyday life, written with humor and curiosity. The essays wander through observations about civic life, personal experiences, and the strange corners of modern society. Some are thoughtful, some are playful, and a few are intentionally scruffy—but each offers a small idea worth considering.
Paperback Launch: December 24, 2024 (Christmas Eve)
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This children’s coloring book introduces young readers to the idea that disagreement is a normal part of living in a community. Through simple scenes and playful illustrations, the story shows how neighbors can listen, discuss, and find ways to work together. The book offers a gentle, kid-friendly introduction to the spirit of compromise.
Paperback Launch: March 16, 2026 (Jimmy Madison’s birthday)
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This book presents a rigorous approach to segmenting 3D surfaces into interpretable parts, a central problem in computer vision and geometric modeling. Based on David Page’s 2003 Ph.D. dissertation, it introduces algorithms for mesh decomposition that balance theory with implementation. The work continues to inform applications in 3D imaging, CAD, and shape analysis.
Paperback Launch: May 4, 2026 (Star Wars Day!)
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