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The purpose of these six narrative volumes, each covering a major world religion, is to provide high school students on up and general readers with a clear, objective, detailed overview on the religion's history of foundation, text and major tenets, branches, practice worldwide, rituals and holidays, and major figures.

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Lynn and Vanhanen test the hypothesis on the causal relationship between the average national intelligence (IQ) and the gap between rich and poor countries by empirical evidence.

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An important account of the development of the campaign for social justice around the Magdalene laundries in the Republic of Ireland.

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Irish Takeover Legislation is a compendium of legislation regulating the takeovers of public companies in Ireland. It also provides commentary outlining the application and operation of the Irish Takeover Rules and identifies other legal issues relevant to takeovers in Ireland.

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This volume brings together all the major contributions to the recent decade-long controversy over Karl Marxs theory that exploitation of workers is the exclusive source of capitalists profits. The debate explores different modern interpretations success in confirming Marxs conclusion.

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This book introduces some of Islam's greatest military figures and analyzes significant events that are shaping the modern world.

Nafziger and Walton detail the rich and diverse military histories of dozens of empires, nations, tribes, clans, and peoples.

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Investigating ideological beliefs and motivations, Vertigans argues, is the only means of understanding the wide ranging nature of the Islamic resurgence.

A long tern, comprehensive account of Turkish society spotlights important events and fundamental differences that have contributed to the contemporary Islamic resurgence.

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This book analyzes how the decline of American hegemony affects Italian foreign policy. It explores how Italys EU membership intersects with Italys role as a member of the coalition supporting the US-led hegemonic order.

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A fully illustrated study of the Luftwaffe's best known unit that fought in the Battle of France and Battle of Britain, with strong appeal for all aviation enthusiasts.

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This highly illustrated title details the history of the Jagdpanzer, the self-propelled German tank destroyers introduced in the second half of World War II.

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A collection of essays by scholars who have been in dialogue with JDG Dunn over the years, several of whom have contributed to the dialogue concerning orality and memory. This volume explores the variegated ways in which the early Jesus communities remembered Jesus.

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JewishChristian Difference and Modern Jewish Identity: Seven Twentieth-Century Converts contends that in the twentieth century the borders dividing the Jewish and Christian faiths have, for many people, become fluid.

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Events of the last two decades including the Gulf War, 9/11 and the war in Afghanistan have called into question the role of journalism and news media. The meaning of objectivity is particularly contested. This book is a current, timely analysis of the meaning of objectivity and its role in contemporary journalistic practice.

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With its mix of magnificent puppets, live actors, captivating costumes and evocative music, video projection and dance, Tall Horse has enchanted theatregoers world wide. This spectacular production is the result of an exceptional meeting between South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company and Mali's Sogolon Puppet Troupe.

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An evocation of a journey from Rome, the heart of Empire, to Hadrian's Wall during the reign of the emperor Hadrian.

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The Bill of Rights and Civil War Amendments created a triangular power struggle among state, nation and individual. Using cases, this book focuses on that struggle and the impacts it had on court decision making throughout Justice Rehnquists lengthy term on the Supreme Court, which acted as arbiter among the three claimants to power.

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A comprehensive illustrated biography of Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese-American artist, poet and author of the best-selling inspirational fiction The Prophet.

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