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It looked for a while like Michael Collins would spend his life breaking concrete and throwing rocks for the Vittorio Scalese Construction Company. He liked the work and he liked the pay. But a chance
In The Rite, journalist Matt Baglio uses the astonishing story of one American priest's training as an exorcist to reveal that the phenomena of possession, demons, the Devil, and exorcism are not mere
New technologies with the potential to improve the health of populations are continuously being introduced. But not every technological development results in clear health gains. Health technology ass
Accountable provides real-life examples of how crucial issues -- including health care, education, the economy, unequal justice, and the environment -- manifest themselves in our communities. The boo
This informative and insightful book situates second language teaching in a historical context. It chronicles the many influences and developments that have helped shape the language teaching professi
Christopher Phillips has brought to life a man, a story, and a voice lost in the din of competing post–Civil War narratives that each claim a timeless divide between North and South. William Barclay N
You CAN scrap fast and hassle-free!Your life is filled to the brim, right? It may be hard to find time to scrapbook, but that doesn't mean filling your albums is a distant dream. The secret is to make
How does an innocent child from rural Pennsylvania end up operating a brothel? Patsyann’s true story chronicles the events that guided her life from one of desperation and hopelessness to a life renew
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It has become generally accepted wisdom that democracies do not go to war against each other. However, there are significant differences between democratic states in terms of their approach to war and
Presenting general designs and concepts, this book offers a strong cross-disciplinary perspective. It emphasizes creative problem-solving to help readers learn how to apply the information. Mechanica
