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Carlos Chavez (1899-1978) is the central figure in Mexican music of the twentieth century and among the most eminent of all Latin American modernist composers. An enfant terrible in his own country, Chavez was an integral part of the emerging music scene in the United States in the 1920s. His highly individual style--diatonic, dissonant, contrapunt

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Enables you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. This book provides information on the distribution, biology, and taxonomy of caterpillars beyond. It covers caterpillar structure, life cycles, rearing, natural enemies, photography, and conservation.

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A new international maritime order was forged in the early modern age, yet histories of the period have dealt almost exclusively with the Atlantic and Indian oceans. This book brings the Mediterranean and Catholic piracy into the broader context of early modern history, and focuses on commerce and the struggle for power in this volatile age.

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Cells to Civilizations is the first unified account of how life transforms itself--from the production of bacteria to the emergence of complex civilizations. What are the connections between evolving microbes, an egg that develops into an infant, and a child who learns to walk and talk Award-winning scientist Enrico Coen synthesizes the growth of

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Offers an account of how life transforms itself - from the production of bacteria to the emergence of complex civilizations. This title tells a story with genes, embryos, neurons, and fascinating discoveries. It explores how dogs make predictions, how weeds tell the time of day, and how our brains distinguish a Modigliani from a Rembrandt.

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Are Tea Party supporters merely a group of conservative citizens concerned about government spending Or are they racists who refuse to accept Barack Obama as their president because he's not white Change They Can't Believe In offers an alternative argument--that the Tea Party is driven by the reemergence of a reactionary movement in American poli

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Are Tea Party supporters merely a group of conservative citizens concerned about government spending Or are they racists who refuse to accept Barack Obama as their president because he's not white Change They Can't Believe In offers an alternative argument--that the Tea Party is driven by the reemergence of a reactionary movement in American poli

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A book about the theory of the city or commonwealth, what would come to be called the state, in early modern natural law discourse. It takes a fresh approach by looking at this political entity from the perspective of its boundaries and those who crossed them.

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"A vivid look at how India has developed the idea of entrepreneurial citizens as leaders mobilizing society and how people try to live that promise"--Provided by publisher.

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"A vivid look at how India has developed the idea of entrepreneurial citizens as leaders mobilizing society and how people try to live that promise"--Provided by publisher.

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Looks at the application of chemical biomarkers to aquatic ecosystems. This book describes the structure, biochemical synthesis, analysis, and reactivity of each class of biomarkers. It offers a selection of relevant applications to aquatic systems, including lakes, rivers, estuaries, oceans, and paleoenvironments.

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Price theory is a powerful analytical toolkit for measuring, explaining, and predicting human behavior in the marketplace. This incisive textbook provides an essential introduction to the subject, offering a diverse array of practical methods that empower students to learn by doing.

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Helps to understand the intellectual and social transformation of China. This title distills the author's reflections on modern China and details change in Chinese historical studies in the 20th century. It assesses the work of historians prior to 1950 and the domination of China by the Communist Chinese.

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What is it like to be a Westerner teaching political philosophy in an officially Marxist state Why do Chinese sex workers sing karaoke with their customers And why do some Communist Party cadres get promoted if they care for their elderly parents This title provides an account of Chinese culture and debunks various stereotypes.

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