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The Great Risk Shift

The New Economic Insecurity and the Decline of the American Dream, Second Edition

By: Jacob S. Hacker

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The Great Risk Shift

The New Economic Insecurity and the Decline of the American Dream, Second Edition

By: Jacob S. Hacker

On the eve of the financial crisis, Jacob S. Hacker wrote "the policy book of the year" (E.J. Dionne, Jr., Washington Post), demonstrating and explaining the hidden story of growing economic insecurity. In this fully revised and updated second edition, he brings his powerful exposé of "The Great Risk Shift" up to date with startling new evidence and compelling new ideas. Hacker shows that the safety net was unraveling long before the late-2000s, as more and more economic risk shifted from the broad shoulders of government and business onto the fragile backs of American families. Whether the problem is risky jobs brought on by corporate restructuring and the "gig economy" of contingent work, risky families created by the rising costs and instabilities of parenthood, risky retirement caused by the collapse of traditional guaranteed pensions, or risky health care fueled by skyrocketing costs and unstable coverage-Hacker shows what has changed and why, the ways in which ordinary Americans have been affected, and how we can fight back. Behind the risk shift, he contends, is the "Personal Responsibility Crusade" eagerly embraced by corporate leaders and conservative politicians who speak of an economic nirvana in which Americans are free to choose. But the result, Hacker reveals, has been very different: a harsh new world of economic insecurity in which far too many Americans are allowed to fall behind. Blending powerful human stories, big-picture analysis, and compelling ideas for reform, this remarkable volume has become a rallying point in the struggle for economic security in an increasingly uncertain world.

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Oxford University Press

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Empire of Liberty

A History of the Early Republic, 1789-1815

By: Gordon S. Wood

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Empire of Liberty

A History of the Early Republic, 1789-1815

By: Gordon S. Wood

The Oxford History of the United States is by far the most respected multi-volume history of our nation. The series includes three Pulitzer Prize winners, two New York Times bestsellers, and winners of the Bancroft and Parkman Prizes. Now, in the newest volume in the series, one of America's most esteemed historians, Gordon S. Wood, offers a brilliant account of the early American Republic, ranging from 1789 and the beginning of the national government to the end of the War of 1812. As Wood reveals, the period was marked by tumultuous change in all aspects of American life--in politics, society, economy, and culture. The men who founded the new government had high hopes for the future, but few of their hopes and dreams worked out quite as they expected. They hated political parties but parties nonetheless emerged. Some wanted the United States to become a great fiscal-military state like those of Britain and France; others wanted the country to remain a rural agricultural state very different from the European states. Instead, by 1815 the United States became something neither group anticipated. Many leaders expected American culture to flourish and surpass that of Europe; instead it became popularized and vulgarized. The leaders also hope to see the end of slavery; instead, despite the release of many slaves and the end of slavery in the North, slavery was stronger in 1815 than it had been in 1789. Many wanted to avoid entanglements with Europe, but instead the country became involved in Europe's wars and ended up waging another war with the former mother country. Still, with a new generation emerging by 1815, most Americans were confident and optimistic about the future of their country. Named a New York Times Notable Book, Empire of Liberty offers a marvelous account of this pivotal era when America took its first unsteady steps as a new and rapidly expanding nation.

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The Freedom of the Christian

By: Martin Luther,Adam S. Francisco

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The Freedom of the Christian

By: Martin Luther,Adam S. Francisco

The Freedom of the Christian was Martin Luther's first public defense of the doctrine of justification by grace through faith on account of Christ alone. Luther's explosive rediscovery of the Gospel of Jesus Christ shattered the Church of Rome's foundation of works, which considered good works a part of salvation instead of a result of it. Here, Luther constructed a rich theology that relies on the full power of the Gospel, which not only grants saving faith but also nurtures that faith through good works done in the freest service. This new abridged translation from Adam Francisco, featuring a brief essay from Scott Keith, leaves no doubt that the Christian, secure in Christ, is truly free—free from sin, death, and the devil, and free to serve their neighbor.

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New Reformation Publications

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The Great Risk Shift

The New Economic Insecurity and the Decline of the American Dream

By: Jacob S. Hacker

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The Great Risk Shift

The New Economic Insecurity and the Decline of the American Dream

By: Jacob S. Hacker

America's leaders say the economy is strong and getting stronger. But the safety net that once protected us is fast unraveling. With retirement plans in growing jeopardy while health coverage erodes, more and more economic risk is shifting from government and business onto the fragile shoulders of the American family. In The Great Risk Shift, Jacob S. Hacker lays bare this unsettling new economic climate, showing how it has come about, what it is doing to our families, and how we can fight back. Behind this shift, he contends, is the Personal Responsibility Crusade, eagerly embraced by corporate leaders and Republican politicians who speak of a nirvana of economic empowerment, an "ownership society" in which Americans are free to choose. But as Hacker reveals, the result has been quite different: a harsh new world of economic insecurity, in which far too many Americans are free to lose. The book documents how two great pillars of economic security--the family and the workplace--guarantee far less financial stability than they once did. The final leg of economic support--the public and private benefits that workers and families get when economic disaster strikes--has dangerously eroded as political leaders and corporations increasingly cut back protections of our health care, our income security, and our retirement pensions. Blending powerful human stories, big-picture analysis, and compelling ideas for reform, this remarkable volume will hit a nerve, serving as a rallying point in the vital struggle for economic security in an increasingly uncertain world.

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The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787

By: Gordon S. Wood

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The Creation of the American Republic, 1776-1787

By: Gordon S. Wood

Illuminates the concepts of the Constitution by studying the cultural situation of the colonists.

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Beyond Oil

The View from Hubbert's Peak

By: Kenneth S. Deffeyes

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Beyond Oil

The View from Hubbert's Peak

By: Kenneth S. Deffeyes

This book explains both why the decline of our most precious fuel is inevitable and how challenging it will be to cope with what comes next."—Richard E. Smalley, University Professor, Rice University, and 1996 Nobel laureate With world oil production about to peak and inexorably head toward steep decline, what fuels are available to meet rising global energy demands? That question, once thought to address a fairly remote contingency, has become ever more urgent, as a spate of books has drawn increased public attention to the imminent exhaustion of the economically vital world oil reserves. Kenneth S. Deffeyes, a geologist who was among the first to warn of the coming oil crisis, now takes the next logical step and turns his attention to the earth's supply of potential replacement fuels. In Beyond Oil, he traces out their likely production futures, with special reference to that of oil, utilizing the same analytic tools developed by his former colleague, the pioneering petroleum-supply authority M. King Hubbert. "The bad news in this book is made bearable by the author's witty, conversational writing style. If my college econ textbooks had been written this way, I might have learned economics." —Rupert Cutler, The Roanoke Times

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Hill and Wang

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0374707022

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Historical Dictionary of the Great Depression, 1929-1940

By: James S. Olson

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Historical Dictionary of the Great Depression, 1929-1940

By: James S. Olson

Today when most Americans think of the Great Depression, they imagine desperate hoboes riding the rails in search of work, unemployed men selling pencils to indifferent crowds, bootleggers hustling illegal booze to secrecy-shrouded speakeasies, FDR smiling, or Judy Garland skipping along the yellow brick road. Hard times have become an abstraction. But there was a time when economic suffering was real, when hunger stalked the land, and Americans tried to forget their troubles in movie theaters or in front of a radio. From the stock market crash of October 1929 to Germany's invasion of Norway, France, and the Low Countries in 1940, the Great Depression blanketed the world economy. Its impact was particularly deep and direct in the United States. This was the era when the federal government became a major player in the national economy and Americans bestowed the responsibility for maintaining full employment and stable prices on Congress and the White House, making the Depression years a major watershed in U.S. history. In more than 500 essays, this book provides a ready reference to those hard times, covering the diplomacy, popular culture, intellectual life, economic problems, public policy issues, and prominent individuals of the era.

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031301647X

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Urban Outcomes

Schools, Streets, and Libraries

By: Frank S. Levy,Arnold J. Meltsner,Aaron Wildavsky

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Urban Outcomes

Schools, Streets, and Libraries

By: Frank S. Levy,Arnold J. Meltsner,Aaron Wildavsky

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

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0520315308

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It Can (And Does) Happen Here!

One Physician’S Four Decades-Long Journey as Coroner in Rural North Idaho

By: Robert S. West

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It Can (And Does) Happen Here!

One Physician’S Four Decades-Long Journey as Coroner in Rural North Idaho

By: Robert S. West

When a loved one dies in a mysterious manner, we rely on coroners and medical examiners to tell us what happened. The stakes are high: Coroners seek justice for the dead, exoneration for the wrongfully accused, and closure for the families of victims. They are always on call and work closely with law enforcement. Author Robert S. West, who served as a physician-coroner in rural Kootenai County, Idaho, from 1970 to 2011, delves into the challenges he faced on the job. While he often lacked resources, he always did the best he could to serve his community, solving numerous mysteries using the tactics of forensic medicine. Dr. West also explores the shortcomings of the coroner/medical examiner system and how it can be improved. Widely varying educational requirements and unrealistic expectations need to be balanced in order to fill the shortage of forensic pathologists while enhancing the training of current coroners. Join a coroner from rural northern Idaho as he looks back at his careers most challenging cases and explains how to reform the system in It Can (and Does) Happen Here!

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Abbott Press

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1458215423

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All You Need to Know about the Music Business

By: Donald S. Passman

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All You Need to Know about the Music Business

By: Donald S. Passman

Everything you've ever heard about the music business is true. It's a world where the rewards can be enormous, but the risks even greater. The key to success is knowing how the business works so you can protect yourself - since no one will take as good care of your career as you." "That's where Donald S. Passman comes in. Because if you want the best advice, it pays to turn to the best in the business. His star-spangled list of clients shows that his advice is the best that money can buy. Now, from one of the music industry's most sought-after lawyers, here is a savvy insider's guide to every legal and financial facet of the business. Whether you want a career as a performer, writer, executive, or professional, or whether you are just curious about the fascinating, multibillion-dollar music industry, you will benefit enormously from this comprehensive, easy-to-read overview of the entire business." "Drawing on his unique professional experience and expertise, as well as many humorous and illustrative anecdotes, Passman gives you the music business from the ground up. You'll learn how to select and hire a winning team of advisors that will protect you and maximize your success - personal and business managers, agents, and attorneys - and how to structure their commissions, percentages, and fees; master the big picture and the finer points of record deals, including demos, compact discs, and music videos; understand the ins and outs of song-writing, music publishing, royalties, advances, and copyrights; and maximize concert, touring, and merchandising deals." "Additionally, new topics covered in this revised, expanded, and fully updated edition of his classic book include how to secure the rights to your band's name - and how to find out if someone else is using it, the multimillion dollar mega deals, new developments regarding sampling, how a company called SoundScan is changing the music business, and the 1992 Audio Home Recording Act, which taxes digital tapes and recorders." "The music industry can be a gold mine, a mine field, or both, but with a small investment of time in learning the business, you can reap huge benefits. Donald S. Passman gives you the confidence and know-how you need to negotiate your way past the pitfalls and build a solid professional reputation and career. Fresh, practical, and full of insights, All You Need to Know About the Music Business can help put you on the inside track to success."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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0671883046

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Alexander Graham Bell

By: Edwin S. Grosvenor,Morgan Wesson

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Alexander Graham Bell

By: Edwin S. Grosvenor,Morgan Wesson

. . . rarely have inventor and invention been better served than in this book." – New York Times Book Review Here, Edwin Grosvenor, American Heritage's publisher and Bell's great-grandson, tells the dramatic story of the race to invent the telephone and how Bell's patent for it would become the most valuable ever issued. He also writes of Bell's other extraordinary inventions: the first transmission of sound over light waves, metal detector, first practical phonograph, and early airplanes, including the first to fly in Canada. And he examines Bell's humanitarian efforts, including support for women's suffrage, civil rights, and speeches about what he warned would be a "greenhouse effect" of pollution causing global warming.

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New Word City

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1612309569

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A Plague of Angels

A Novel

By: Sheri S. Tepper

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A Plague of Angels

A Novel

By: Sheri S. Tepper

Atop a twisting, canyon-climbing road, a witch lurks in a fortress built strong to keep out dragons and ogres. In another part of the countryside, a young orphan is maturing into a beautiful woman in the enchanted village that is her home. Somewhere nearby, a young man is seeking adventure after running away from his family's small farm. Suddenly a strange and terrible prophecy sets off a chain of events that will bring these three together in the heroic, romantic, and thrilling tale of an age-old battle.

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Spectra

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030757377X

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The Origins of Biblical Monotheism

Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts

By: Mark S. Smith

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The Origins of Biblical Monotheism

Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts

By: Mark S. Smith

One of the leading scholars of ancient West Semitic religion discusses polytheism vs. monotheism by covering the fluidity of those categories in the ancient Near East. He argues that Israel's social history is key to the development of monotheism.

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0195167686

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The Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant

By: Ulysses S. Grant

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The Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant

By: Ulysses S. Grant

The Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant is an autobiography by Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States, focused mainly on his military career during the Mexican–American War and the American Civil War, and completed as he was dying of cancer in 1885. The two-volume set was published by Mark Twain shortly after Grant's death. Twain created a unique marketing system designed to reach millions of veterans with a patriotic appeal just as Grant's death was being mourned. Ten thousand agents canvassed the North, following a script that Twain had devised; many were veterans who dressed in their old uniforms. They sold 350,000 two-volume sets at prices from $3.50 to $12 (depending on the binding). Each copy contained what looked like a handwritten note from Grant himself. In the end, Grant's widow Julia received about $450,000, suggesting a gross royalty before expenses of about 30%. The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant has been highly regarded by the general public, military historians, and literary critics. Positive attention is often directed toward Grant's prose, which has been praised as shrewd, intelligent, and effective. He portrayed himself in the persona of the honorable Western hero, whose strength lies in his honesty and straightforwardness. He candidly depicts his battles against both the external Confederates and his internal Army foes.

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3961898480

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Martin Luther King Jr., Eight White Religious Leaders, and the "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

By: S. Jonathan Bass

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Martin Luther King Jr., Eight White Religious Leaders, and the "Letter from Birmingham Jail"

By: S. Jonathan Bass

Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” is arguably the most important written document of the civil rights protest era and a widely read modern literary classic. Personally addressed to eight white Birmingham clergy who sought to avoid violence by publicly discouraging King’s civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham, the nationally published “Letter” captured the essence of the struggle for racial equality and provided a blistering critique of the gradualist approach to racial justice. It soon became part of American folklore, and the image of King penning his epistle from a prison cell remains among the most moving of the era. Yet, as S. Jonathan Bass explains in the first comprehensive history of King’s “Letter,” this image and the piece’s literary appeal conceal a much more complex tale. This updated edition of Blessed Are the Peacemakers includes a new foreword by Paul Harvey, a new afterword by James C. Cobb, and a new epilogue by the author.

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LSU Press

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0807175927

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Anthropology, Space, and Geographic Information Systems

By: Mark S. Aldenderfer

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Anthropology, Space, and Geographic Information Systems

By: Mark S. Aldenderfer

Among the projects described here are studies of land degradation in the Peruvian Amazon, settlement patterns in the Pacific northwest, ethnic distribution within the Los Angeles garment industry, and prehistoric sociopolitical development among the Anasazi. Following an introduction that discusses the theory of geographic information systems in relation to anthropological inquiry, the book is divided into sections demonstrating actual applications in cultural anthropology, archaeology, opaleoanthropology, and physical anthropology.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0195085752

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The History of Cancer

An Annotated Bibliography

By: James S. Olson

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The History of Cancer

An Annotated Bibliography

By: James S. Olson

Historian James. S. Olson has prepared a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of the history of cancer. The emphasis of this work is not so much on the medical aspects of cancer as it is on the historical documentation of the disease: its etiology, pathology, epidemiology, forms and manifestations, and the men and women who have distinguished themselves in the study and treatment of the disease. The book opens with a section devoted to the historical background of our knowledge of cancer and important medical/nonmedical personalities. The next section deals with the etiology of cancer--its genesis, epidemiology, pathology, and research and control. The largest part of the bibliography is devoted to the individual malignant diseases. Olson concludes with sections on the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, clinical services, and cancer institutions. The citations include books, articles from scholarly and general periodicals, medical and government publications, and primary and secondary sources. The annotations are descriptive. An important contribution to the study of medical history, Olson's bibliography will be of interest to scholars, students and those involved in the medical and scientific study of cancer.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313368376

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Fathers And Sons

By: IVAN S. TURGENEV

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Fathers And Sons

By: IVAN S. TURGENEV

Fathers and Sons" by means of Ivan S. Turgenev is a seminal Russian novel that explores the generational conflict between fathers and their innovative sons in the mid-nineteenth century. Set against the backdrop of social and political upheaval in Russia, Turgenev presents a poignant and undying remark at the converting landscape of ideology and familial relationships. The tale follows the protagonist, Arkady Kirsanov, and his pal, Yevgeny Bazarov, as they go back home from college to Arkady's family property. The arrival of Bazarov, a staunch nihilist and advise of medical materialism, disrupts the traditional values and ideals of the older era, especially Arkady's father, Nikolai. The ideological conflicts among the conservative fathers and their progressive sons serve as a microcosm of the larger societal shifts taking place in Russia. Turgenev masterfully navigates the psychological complexities of the characters, revealing their inner struggles, hopes, and disillusionments. The novel captures the tensions between way of life and modernity, love and duty, and the inevitable conflicts that arise as the younger technology demanding situations the set up norms. "Fathers and Sons" is celebrated for its psychological perception, nuanced characterizations, and its portrayal of the wider cultural shifts that formed Russian society.

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9361153110

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Civil Rights in Wartime

The Post-9/11 Sikh Experience

By: Dawinder S. Sidhu,Neha Singh Gohil

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Civil Rights in Wartime

The Post-9/11 Sikh Experience

By: Dawinder S. Sidhu,Neha Singh Gohil

In the days, months, and now years following the events of September 11th, 2001, discrimination against the Sikh community in America has escalated sharply, due in part to a populace that often confuses Sikhs, compelled by their faith to wear turbans, with the Muslim extremists responsible for the devastating terrorist attacks. Although Sikhs have since mobilized to spread awareness and condemn violence against themselves and Muslims, there has been a conspicuous absence of academic literature to aid scholars and commentators in understanding the effect of the backlash on the Sikh community. This volume provides a unique window onto this particular minority group's experience in an increasingly hostile climate, and offers a sharp analysis of the legal battles fought by Sikhs in post-9/11 America. In doing so, it adds a new chapter to the ongoing national story of the difficulties minority groups have faced in protecting their civil liberties in times of war.

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Routledge

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1317165608

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Thought and Knowledge

An Introduction to Critical Thinking

By: Diane F. Halpern,Dana S. Dunn

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Thought and Knowledge

An Introduction to Critical Thinking

By: Diane F. Halpern,Dana S. Dunn

Thought and Knowledge applies theory and research from the learning sciences to teach students the critical thinking skills that they need to succeed in today’s world. The text identifies, defines, discusses, and deconstructs contemporary challenges to critical thinking, from fake news, alternative facts, and deep fakes, to misinformation, disinformation, post-truth, and more. It guides students through the explosion of content on the internet and social media and enables them to become careful and critical evaluators as well as consumers. The text is grounded in psychological science, especially the cognitive sciences, and brought to life through humorous and engaging language and numerous practical and real-world examples and anecdotes. This edition has been streamlined with thoughtful consideration over what content to keep, what to cut, and how much new and current research to add. Critical thinking skills are presented in every chapter, empowering students to learn more efficiently, research more productively, and present logical, critical, and informed arguments. The skills are reviewed at the end of the chapter, and a complete list of skills with definitions and examples are included in the appendix. The text is supported by a companion website that features a robust set of instructor and student resources: www.routledge.com/cw/halpern. Thought and Knowledge can be used as a core text in critical thinking courses offered in departments of psychology, philosophy, English, or across the humanities and social sciences, or as a supplement in any course where critical thinking is emphasized.

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1000406288

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Key of Solomon the King Clavicula Salomo

By: S. Liddell MacGregor Mathe

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Key of Solomon the King Clavicula Salomo

By: S. Liddell MacGregor Mathe

Prepare thyself! This famous magical grimoire is a powerful tome, purportedly written by King Solomon, the 10th-century monarch rumored in legend to be a master magician himself. Deciphered from ancient documents found in the depths of the British Museum, this 1888 work-translated by one of the most notorious Victorian occultists-was the first appearance in the English language of the hidden secrets and potent incantations of the Old Magic. Discover the archaic mysteries of. . exorcising demons . laying curses . rendering oneself invisible . making a magic carpet . claiming treasure possessed by spirits . and much more! British magician and eccentric SAMUEL LIDDELL MACGREGOR MATHERS (1854-1918) also wrote The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage and The Kabbalah Unveiled.

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159605963X

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Benjamin Franklin

The Religious Life of a Founding Father

By: Thomas S. Kidd

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Benjamin Franklin

The Religious Life of a Founding Father

By: Thomas S. Kidd

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- INTRODUCTION -- 1. Child of the Puritans -- 2. Exodus to Philadelphia, Sojourn in London -- 3. Philadelphia Printer -- 4. Poor Richard -- 5. Ben Franklin's Closest Evangelical Friend -- 6. Electrical Man -- 7. Tribune of the People -- 8. Diplomat -- 9. The Pillar of Fire -- CONCLUSION -- Notes -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z

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Yale University Press

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0300217498

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The Tradition of the Trojan War in Homer and the Epic Cycle

By: Jonathan S. Burgess

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The Tradition of the Trojan War in Homer and the Epic Cycle

By: Jonathan S. Burgess

Presents a challenge to Homer's authority on the history and legends of the Trojan War, placing the Iliad and Odyssey in the larger context of the entire body of Greek epic poetry of the Archaic Age.

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JHU Press

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080187890X

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Baptists in America

A History

By: Thomas S Kidd,Barry G Hankins

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Baptists in America

A History

By: Thomas S Kidd,Barry G Hankins

The Puritans called Baptists "the troublers of churches in all places" and hounded them out of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Four hundred years later, Baptists are the second-largest religious group in America, and their influence matches their numbers. They have built strong institutions, from megachurches to publishing houses to charities to mission organizations, and have firmly established themselves in the mainstream of American culture. Yet the historical legacy of outsider status lingers, and the inherently fractured nature of their faith makes Baptists ever wary of threats from within as well as without. In Baptists in America, Thomas S. Kidd and Barry Hankins explore the long-running tensions between church, state, and culture that Baptists have shaped and navigated. Despite the moment of unity that their early persecution provided, their history has been marked by internal battles and schisms that were microcosms of national events, from the conflict over slavery that divided North from South to the conservative revolution of the 1970s and 80s. Baptists have made an indelible impact on American religious and cultural history, from their early insistence that America should have no established church to their place in the modern-day culture wars, where they frequently advocate greater religious involvement in politics. Yet the more mainstream they have become, the more they have been pressured to conform to the mainstream, a paradox that defines--and is essential to understanding--the Baptist experience in America. Kidd and Hankins, both practicing Baptists, weave the threads of Baptist history alongside those of American history. Baptists in America is a remarkable story of how one religious denomination was transformed from persecuted minority into a leading actor on the national stage, with profound implications for American society and culture.

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Oxford University Press

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0199977550

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Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology of the Abdomen

By: Ronald S. Arellano

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Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology of the Abdomen

By: Ronald S. Arellano

This book is designed to provide a foundation for physicians-in-training and a quick guide to further enhance the skills set of practicing interventionalists. It is a concise reference manual covering the major aspects of clinical scenarios, procedures, and techniques. Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology of the Abdomen expertly addresses the planning and execution of commonly encountered procedures, including organ specific biopsies, abscess drainage, urinary interventions, gastrostomy, gastrojejunostomy, and biliary interventions.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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1441977325

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When Bad Things Happen to Good People

By: Harold S. Kushner

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When Bad Things Happen to Good People

By: Harold S. Kushner

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The inspirational classic from a renowned spiritual leader that "offers a moving and humane approach to understanding life’s windstorms” (Elisabeth Kübler-Ross). When Harold Kushner’s three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live until his early teens, he was faced with one of life’s most difficult questions: Why, God? Years later, Rabbi Kushner wrote this straightforward, elegant contemplation of the doubts and fears that arise when tragedy strikes. In these pages, Kushner shares his wisdom as a rabbi, a parent, a reader, and a human being. Often imitated but never superseded, When Bad Things Happen to Good People is a classic that offers clear thinking and consolation in times of sorrow.

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Anchor

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1400034728

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Twilight of the Mammoths

Ice Age Extinctions and the Rewilding of America

By: Paul S. Martin

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Twilight of the Mammoths

Ice Age Extinctions and the Rewilding of America

By: Paul S. Martin

Paul S. Martin's innovative ideas on late quaternary extinctions and wildlife restoration have fueled one of science's most stimulating recent debates. He expounds them vividly here, and defends them eloquently. A must-read."—David Rains Wallace, author of Beasts of Eden "This is a marvelous read, by a giant in American prehistory, about one of the greatest mysteries in the earth sciences."—Tim Flannery, author of The Eternal Frontier "Whether or not you agree with Paul Martin, he has shaped how we think about our Pleistocene ancestors and their role in transforming this planet."—Ross D. E. MacPhee, Curator of Mammalogy, American Museum of Natural History

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Univ of California Press

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0520252438

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Queer

By: William S. Burroughs

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Queer

By: William S. Burroughs

Set in Mexico City during the early fifties, the story follows William Lee from bar to bar in the American expatriate scene as he pursues a young man named Allerton.

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Penguin Books

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0143117831

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The Death and Afterlife of Achilles

By: Jonathan S. Burgess

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The Death and Afterlife of Achilles

By: Jonathan S. Burgess

Achilles’ death—by an arrow shot through the vulnerable heel of the otherwise invincible mythic hero—was as well known in antiquity as the rest of the history of the Trojan War. However, this important event was not described directly in either of the great Homeric epics, the Iliad or the Odyssey. Noted classics scholar Jonathan S. Burgess traces the story of Achilles as represented in other ancient sources in order to offer a deeper understanding of the death and afterlife of the celebrated Greek warrior. Through close readings of additional literary sources and analysis of ancient artwork, such as vase paintings, Burgess uncovers rich accounts of Achilles’ death as well as alternative versions of his afterlife. Taking a neoanalytical approach, Burgess is able to trace the influence of these parallel cultural sources on Homer’s composition of the Iliad. With his keen, original analysis of hitherto untapped literary, iconographical, and archaeological sources, Burgess adds greatly to our understanding of this archetypal mythic hero.

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JHU Press

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1421403617

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Birder's Handbook

By: Paul Ehrlich,David S. Dobkin,Darryl Wheye

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Birder's Handbook

By: Paul Ehrlich,David S. Dobkin,Darryl Wheye

On t.p.: A field guide to the natural history of North American birds : including all species that regularly breed north of Mexico.

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Simon and Schuster

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0671659898

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9780671659899

The Lost Italian Renaissance

Humanists, Historians, and Latin's Legacy

By: Christopher S. Celenza

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The Lost Italian Renaissance

Humanists, Historians, and Latin's Legacy

By: Christopher S. Celenza

In this groundbreaking work of intellectual history, Christopher Celenza argues that serious interest in the intellectual life of Renaissance Italy can be reinvigorated-and the nature of the Renaissance itself reconceived-by recovering a major part of its intellectual and cultural activity that has been largely ignored since the Renaissance was first "discovered": the vast body of works-literary, philosophical, poetic, and religious-written in Latin by major figures such as Leonardo Bruni, Lorenzo Valla, Marsilio Ficino, and Leon Battista Alberti, as well as minor but interesting thinkers like Lapo da Castiglionchio the Younger.

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0801878152

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