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An encyclopedia of Greek mythology, this work describes names, places and events in briefly-told tales of the gods of the Olympian pantheon. It features demigods, demons, heroes, and many of the great cycles, fables and nature myths.

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A history of Alaska's treatment of psychiatric patients and my journey to become a mental health advocate.

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist crosses the nation to document the nation's booming prison business, the people caught up in the system, and potential implications of the staggering growth in the number of American prisons and prisoners. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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"Goliath is a particular kind of expos-minded, documentary-broadside journalism whose place we generally recognize and respect... Blumenthal has made a sobering prima facie case that there are extreme forces [within Israel's current political-social dynamics] to be aware of, and reckoned with more fully that American discourse usually does." James Fallows, The Atlantic

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There is a growing trend of anti-politics, manifest in falling turnouts and party membership, and an assumption that politicians represent the worst venality rather than the highest ideals. This book explains why we have arrived at this point, what can be done to change the world, and how the power of governments can be used for good.

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At a time when many of our institutions--from the family to government itself--are in disrepair or disrepute, the authors of the bestselling Habits of the Heart examine how those institutions fell from grace and offer concrete proposals for revitalizing them.

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These pieces reflect the hardships faced by African Americans. Through allegorical stories and fictional encounters, dreams and dialogues, they present new perspectives on issues that concern Blacks. With a theme of Christian love, they offer African Americans hope in a racist world.

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Gotcha Covered! is a third book by popular presenter and former public librarian Kathy Baxter. The books make it easy for you to find the best in children's nonfiction books and offers concrete ideas for presenting them.

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Offering citations for more than 1,100 books, Gotcha for Guys! deals specifically with books to pique the interest of middle grade boys. A second section in each of these chapters contains short annotations and talks for other books of interest, and a third section offers lists of well-reviewed titles to consider for boys.

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Challenges dominant accounts of gender and sexuality in Gothic literature by demonstrating the complexities of the incest thematic through interdisciplinary readings of incest in texts from 1764-1847. -- .

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This in-depth exploration of Goth culture invites fresh understandingand a critique of contemporary mainstream culture by comparison.

Goth culture is extremely diverse, touching on visual art, fashion, film, music, and body aesthetics.

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"To those who would understand the reasons why Washington does not work, and to those who are seeking clues to end the gridlock for more than a brief spell, this book is a godsend." --David Broder, The Washington Post

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Offers support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak.

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"The savvy student's guide to perfect usage"--Cover.