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Presents historical survey of supernatural and superhuman themes in American culture. This book discusses various works of popular culture with supernatural and superhuman themes - such as "The X-Files", "Smallville", "The 4400", "Medium", "Heroes", "Lost", and "The Dead Zone".

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This title looks at the enlistment, training, daily life and combat experiences of the typical British officer in the crucial periods of the North America conflicts, the Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars.

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A mother and son break down barriers for physically challenged kids in mainstream school systems in this stunning novel. The inspirational story will make you consider our educational goals for ALL children!

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Results from Census 2000 have confirmed that American cities and metropolitan areas lie at the heart of the nation's most pronounced demographic and economic changes.

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Many Americans wonder how our politics became dysfunctionaland what it will take to fix it. Historian Michael Santos takes readers on a journey to the heart of the American nation and the values that have allowed us to overcome previous challenges, sometimes in spite of ourselves.

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On the basis of over 800 interviews and extensive archival research, the author reconstructs the life of Pamela Churchill Harriman, a woman who used her cunning, hard work and beauty to secure a place in the world of power and wealth.

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A self-described beneficiary (and, at times, victim) of affirmative action confronts the problems spawned by our national obsession with racial measurement. Carter provides a thoughtful analysis of this controversial issue, arguing that affirmative action often allows the nation to escape inexpensively from its moral obligation to undo the legacy of slavery.

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Calling for increased civic engagement, this book makes a compelling case for reforms that will democratize American elections and provide more power to the people.

Quick-fix plans to "restore democracy" are a dime a dozen.

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European integration has profoundly changed the relationship between national and subnational governments and has led to the emergence of the Europe of the Regions.

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A tale of departures within the life of Tony Andrews who turned into an art dealer at 22. Always a contrarian in battle with conventional wisdom and received opinion, he exhibits Contemporary Realism in the teeth of rampant Abstract Expressionism, within the roads of a long life, departures of abandonment, leave takings of his own, and deaths departures, too.

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An inspiring collection of portraits of young rural Australians, whose visions for the future of our country may just change our nation s destiny.

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She takes a candid look at family politics - from an adult's point of view as well as a child's - and also addresses the relationship issues which arise if you and your partner decide to have children of your own.

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A series of essays discussing the portrayal of religion on prime time entertainment TV.

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In this authoritative book, a number of eminent and respected figures in the fields of theology, sociology, anthropology and political activism set out their vision for a society in which the competing truths must be accommodated not peacefully but without violence. -- .

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In this authoritative book, a number of eminent and respected figures in the fields of theology, sociology, anthropology and political activism set out their vision for a society in which the competing truths must be accommodated not peacefully but without violence. -- .

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Drawing on research for a dissertation he began before September 2001, Al-Khattar explores religion, terrorism, and the relationship between them; views by leaders of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the US.

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From the sports documentarian and executive producer of The Religion of Sports, a memoir-meets-manifesto about how sports provide meaning and purpose in peoples lives all over the world.