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Neurologists, neuropsychologists, and cognitive scientists work with many of the same problems and patients and yet know little about the literature and approaches of the other disciplines. The Neurol
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This revisionist examination of French trade with Asia analyzes the concerted attempt of France under Louis XIV to establish a mercantile empire in the East by breaking into the lucrative market of th
A biography of Arthur Rubinstein's private life, including his love affairs, his rivalry with Vladimir Horowitz, and his relationships with the rich and powerful
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When Mary Marony's teacher sets up a golden ticket contest like the one in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Mary secretly takes Marvin's candy bar, but it is Mary who ends up with a surprise.
Published to coincide with UNICEF's fiftieth anniversary, a celebration of children around the world is based upon interviews with young people from all walks of life and reveals their diverse cultura
Cam Jansen, a fifth grader with an amazing photographic memory, tries to discover the truth behind the disappearance of all of the Triceratops Pops recordings from the local music store.
This important anthology of feminist writing brilliantly demonstrates the complexity and diversity of women's movements and organisations worldwide.The book opens with an analysis of women's history a
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Eminent researchers in the field focus on the chemistry of halides, dealing specifically with the derivatives of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. Covers the synthetic, mechanistic, th
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This major study of village women's lives demonstrates the many creative strategies women use to cope with the dual stresses of poverty and patriarchy. Focusing in particular on village farmers, the a
Village people in the Punjab have lived with the terror of the conflict between Sikh militants and Indian security forces since the attack on the Sikh Golden Temple in 1984. In this remarkable book, a
As governmental brutality and poverty become unbearable, Paulie joins with others in her small Haitian village to help her uncle secretly build a boat they will use to try to escape to the United Stat
Bo Brewster has been at war with his father for as long as he can remember. Following angry outbursts at his football coach and English teacher that have cost him his spot on the football team and mov
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Shows sales and marketplace professionals how to effectively integrate their efforts with the overall manufacturing operation. Provides helpful advice on how to achieve accurate sales forecasts, impro
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