The fable of the Emperor's New Clothes is a classic example of a conspiracy of silence, a situation where everyone refuses to acknowledge an obvious truth. But the denial of social realities -- whethe
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From ancient times to the present day, here are indispensable insights on political power and leadership as expressed in the novels, plays, and poetry of the world’s greatest artists and intellectuals
The Italy of the 1950s and 1960s bore witness to a marriage of lifestyle and popular culture that ignited an American love of Italy and defined an age of unparalleled style and beauty. La Dolce Vita
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Bob has a very important job on the Moon. But who's that in the background making faces at him? Kids will laugh along at this strikingly illustrated tongue-in-cheek tale. 6: 00 a.m. Wake up. Have two
An indispensable guide to brain-based learning. Diane Connell summarizes current brain research and discusses the implications for the classroom. She offers tools to identify learning styles and idea
This book is a compact and simultaneously comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of optical spectroscopy. The author skillfully leads the reader from the basics to practical application
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The illegitimate daughter of Pope Julius II, Felice della Rovere became one of the most powerful and accomplished women of the Italian Renaissance. Now, Caroline Murphy vividly captures the untold sto
The Healing Touch of Mary explores the fascinating connection between the human and spiritual world. These personal accounts are of answered prayers, celestial visions, and reclaimed lives. In The Hea
