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Sunday, July 5, 2009 | Reason : Readings | print version Print | Comments |

Document New Book: The Atheist Camel Chronicles: Debate Themes & Arguments for the Non-Believer (and those who think they might be)

by Dromedary Hump

Update: International orders should be placed through the Amazon.com link only
Note the use of the Out Campaign scarlet "A" in the title.
http://theatheistcamelchronicles.blogspot.com/2009/04/book-from-camel-theists-love-to-hate.html

A Book From the Camel Theists Love to Hate
EFFECTIVE JUNE 26, 2009:
ON SALE AND INSTOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT.

blankIt'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. This atheist camel is all that.

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 a valuable resource. It's the go-to book to find a burr to place under the saddle of the holier than thou, or glean retorts to the “Truths” that religionists use to bolster their flagging 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 burgeoning skeptic, agnostic, atheist, anti-theist internet chatter, blogger, informal debater -- any advocate of reason who seeks common sense retorts to the banality of the religious.

Order an autographed copy direct from the author $11.99 + $3.99 p&h
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Contact: atheistcamelchronicles@msn.com for wholesale pricing, or to arrange an interview or book signing.

AC Chronicles PO Box 222 Alstead, NH 03602
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http://theatheistcamelchronicles.blogspot.com/2009/04/book-from-camel-theists-love-to-hate.html

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The Atheist Camel Chronicles: Debate Themes & Arguments for the Non-Believer (and those who think they might be)
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1. Comment #393486 by fiath on July 5, 2009 at 6:50 am

Looks interesting!

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2. Comment #393491 by scarecroe on July 5, 2009 at 7:20 am

avatarI wonder why he wrote the book under a pseudonym? It's not a good example for people on the verge of coming out of the closet.

His bio says he's married to an Episcopalian; maybe that has something to do with it?

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3. Comment #393494 by TouchedbytheBishop on July 5, 2009 at 7:39 am

avatarWell, that's my christmas present list quite effectively filled! Tempted to keep a few copies by the door too, for any visiting Jehovah's witnesses...

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4. Comment #393499 by stevenLagnew on July 5, 2009 at 8:02 am

avatarUmmmmm.... I'm sceptical this kind of thing usually tends to be rubbish, but what the hell I'll give it a go.

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5. Comment #393501 by j.mills on July 5, 2009 at 8:07 am

avatarHis blog reads a bit slapdash, though he certainly doesn't pull punches. This was a fun link he offered: http://www.postrapturepetcare.com/

The atheist people there will take £69.99 from you to look after your pet when the Rapture takes you up to heaven... Genius!

Camels are the only mammals with nucleated red blood cells. I read that in a book and everything.

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6. Comment #393513 by LaurieB on July 5, 2009 at 8:49 am

avatarj.mills

Facinating about the nucleated red blood cells. This is from Yahoo Answers:

Camels have to live without food and water for a long time. So their red blood cells have to divide and form new cells. Only nucleated cells can divide
Their red blood cells have an oval shape, unlike those of other mammals, which are circular. This is to facilitate their flow in a dehydrated state. These cells are also more stable in order to withstand high osmotic variation without rupturing, when drinking large amounts of water (20-25 gallons in one drink

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7. Comment #393522 by Mr DArcy on July 5, 2009 at 9:42 am

avatarNucleated red blood cells eh?

Whoever said that the camel was a horse designed by a committee?

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8. Comment #393525 by skeet on July 5, 2009 at 9:49 am

After several seconds of internal debate, I've decided to give it a go.

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9. Comment #393541 by fsm1965 on July 5, 2009 at 11:30 am

only US customers can get autographed version, UK peeps gotta order from amazon.com...

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10. Comment #393544 by Red Devil on July 5, 2009 at 11:47 am

avatarDawkins, The Hitch, Sam Harris and Dennett failed. Maybe a camel can convert the universe to atheism...

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11. Comment #393545 by Red Devil on July 5, 2009 at 11:50 am

avatar2. Comment #393491 by scarecroe
I wonder why he wrote the book under a pseudonym?


Isn't it obvious by the title?
It was written by a mullah.

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12. Comment #393553 by selfexisting on July 5, 2009 at 12:13 pm

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This was a fun link he offered: http://www.postrapturepetcare.com/


That's pretty good. A fine example of the entrepreneurial spirit of hell-bound souls in these Last Days.

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13. Comment #393561 by Crazycharlie on July 5, 2009 at 1:27 pm

avatarI'm interested. Maybe a wait & see is in order. Comments & reviews from regular visitors to RD.net would be appreciated. If it's good I'll buy it. I'm already going to get Richards, "The Greatest Show On Earth".

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14. Comment #393565 by hideki on July 5, 2009 at 2:03 pm

Heh.

I note that the autographed copies are available only to people in the US.

As usual, we have another American who either doesn't know or doesn't care about the world outside the borders of the USA...

Lovely!

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15. Comment #393570 by j.mills on July 5, 2009 at 2:51 pm

avatarLaurieB discovered:
Camels have to live without food and water for a long time. So their red blood cells have to divide and form new cells.
I dare say this is right, but I don't quite see how the second sentence follows from the first.

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16. Comment #393572 by prolibertas on July 5, 2009 at 2:59 pm

Why a camel?

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17. Comment #393574 by sonnygll on July 5, 2009 at 3:08 pm

The mailing address is in New Hampshire, so he doesn't live in the bible belt. Religitards have been known to send death threats though.

I like that post rapture thing. I should open a US chapter.

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18. Comment #393604 by Clarity Jane on July 5, 2009 at 5:02 pm

I ordered my copy last week and have read 1/2 of it. This is one funny camel who has no mercy on theists. Lots of varied subject matter to use as a hammer. Good read.

I also found out his first name is "Bart" and he started a post rapture pet rescue website that covers ninteen US states so far. Its a hoot.
http://www.eternal-earthbound-pets.com/

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19. Comment #393625 by goldmineguttd on July 5, 2009 at 6:07 pm

I note that the autographed copies are available only to people in the US.

As usual, we have another American who either doesn't know or doesn't care about the world outside the borders of the USA...

Lovely!

Uh, there's probably issues with shipping, I think you're being a little premature with the criticism.

I would wonder who would want an autographed copy of a pseudonymous book... I doubt the demand is high.

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20. Comment #393630 by Tuareg on July 5, 2009 at 6:49 pm

Is it going to be available in Amazon Kindle store?

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21. Comment #393634 by NewEnglandBob on July 5, 2009 at 7:33 pm

avatarBook ordered. Being less than 10 minutes from New Hampshire, I should be one of the first to get the book. I will read it quickly and report back here.

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22. Comment #393636 by mmurray on July 5, 2009 at 7:50 pm

avatarPresumably one of the four Camelmen of the Apocalypse.

Michael

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23. Comment #393637 by Red Devil on July 5, 2009 at 7:53 pm

avatar16. Comment #393572 by prolibertas
Why a camel?


Because monotheism was born in the desert. If only the prophets listen to the camels instead...

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24. Comment #393639 by mordacious1 on July 5, 2009 at 8:58 pm

avatarI saw a mullah riding a camel once. He smelled bad, spit and bit...the camel was nice though.

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25. Comment #393646 by alovrin on July 5, 2009 at 10:04 pm

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If only the prophets listen to the camels instead...


They were otherwise occupied trying to get lipstick on the camel.

Ohhh those big brown eyes....

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26. Comment #393649 by Michael Gray on July 5, 2009 at 10:54 pm

avatarWhy a Camel?
Perhaps the author is a fan of Terry Pratchett?

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27. Comment #393661 by beanfeast on July 6, 2009 at 1:28 am

Why a Camel?

Perhaps it contains a Perl or two of wisdom.

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28. Comment #393666 by epeeist on July 6, 2009 at 1:57 am

avatarComment #393661 by beanfeast
Perhaps is contains a Perl or two of wisdom.
Excellent, though I wonder how many other people will get it - http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596000271/

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29. Comment #393701 by njwong on July 6, 2009 at 6:25 am

avatarIt should be PEARL : Physical Evidence and Reasoned Logic.

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30. Comment #394566 by NewEnglandBob on July 8, 2009 at 2:23 pm

avatar21. Comment #393634 by NewEnglandBob (me)

The book just arrived, and it was autographed and contained a note.

There are over 100 essays and the dedication page starts with a quote by the late Atheist Arthur C. Clark - so far, terrific.

I will read the book and report back.

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31. Comment #395517 by NewEnglandBob on July 12, 2009 at 9:56 am

avatarMy Review of Atheist Camel Chronicles

"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.

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32. Comment #398781 by hal2011 on July 22, 2009 at 9:31 am

avatarJust got my autographed book and started reading it. Thanks for the book review NewEnglandBob. The issue is with shipping out of the US for the author so I got mine shipped to a friend in the US.

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33. Comment #399434 by Crazycharlie on July 24, 2009 at 4:37 pm

avatarNewEnglandBob-- Thanks for the review. I'm going to buy it based on your recommendation. :)

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34. Comment #399680 by fgrogan on July 26, 2009 at 6:05 am

I must say this must be a truly exceptional book given that there are 7 unanimous 5 star reviews on Amazon. Even more inpressive, its the first and only review ever written by 5 of them, and only the second of another one. You should all by *2* copies in case you lose one.

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