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Considers the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of sexual activity and gives explicit information on reproductive anatomy, sexual stimulation, and consummation
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A short anthology of philosophers of the sixteenth and seventeenth century, covering philosophical writings from Europe in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.Featuring writings by: Martin Luther,
The theoretical physicist shares his latest thoughts on the nature of space and time in this anthology of selections from Princeton University Press. Along with eminent colleagues, Hawking extends the
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The LNCS series reports state-of-the-art results in computer science research, development, and education, at a high level and in both printed and electronic form. Enjoying tight cooperation with the
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When you are where heredity is paramount. Being the clone granddaughter of a mass murderer is a curse. Travis Lucia Hamilton-McQueen is about to awaken to that reality.In the Science Fiction Thriller
When you are where heredity is paramount. Being the clone granddaughter of a mass murderer is a curse. Travis Lucia Hamilton-McQueen is about to awaken to that reality.In the Science Fiction Thriller
In "The New Meaning of Educational Change" Fullen wrote, "Low morale, depressed, feeling unfairly blamed for the ills of society? You must be a teacher." This quote spoke volumes to me as I watched po
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