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Narcissism is the defining pathology of the twenty-first century, but what if it is not self-obsession that defines us but a need for self-transformation

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It will explode many of the myths and misconceptions about drug use, and tap into fraught debates about how politicians, parents and police should respond.

In the wake of the internet boom, globalisation and a decade of decadence, Britain sits at a crossroads in the legalisation-versus-intolerance debate.

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Lewis Mehl-Madrona's examination of the indigenous use of story as a healing modality points the way to a new model of medicine--a health care system that draws its effectiveness from listening to the healing wisdom of the past and also to the present-day voices of its patients.

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Examines the nation-building of the Philippines as a moderate bridge between U.S. and Asia from independence to the present date

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This illustrated reference, offers brief overviews of 222 of the world's 10,000+ ethnic groups.

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Describes the medicinal use of more than 2700 plants by 218 Native American tribes. This title is suitable for students and professionals in the fields of anthropology, botany, and naturopathy and those interested in ethnobotany and natural healing.

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A reminder that the ancient philosophies and folkways are just as valuable and relevant in todays world as they were generations ago.

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A media guru shows us how to use social media intelligently, humanely, and, above all, mindfully.

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Examines the media revolution and shows how it works. This book profiles groups of listeners and their different approaches to discovery, showing how breeds of technology make automated recommendations based on expert coding. It also shows creators how to fill the gaps in their knowledge about consumer behaviour.

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How social networks, the personalized Internet, and always-on mobile connectivity are transformingand expandingsocial life.

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"In Never Enough, reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture. Drawing on interviews with families, educators, and psychologists, she offers a humane view of the crisis plaguing today's teens and a practical framework for how to help"--

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An examination of the ethical issues raised by the possibility of human life extension, including its desirability, unequal access, and the threat of overpopulation.

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"In New Moon Magic, authors Dickens and Torok reclaim witchcraft as resistance in a time of commodification and capitalism. The authors create a book that offers wisdom and guidance, using witchcraft as a channel to resist systems of oppression and in turn transform and nurture our own spirituality and agency"--

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Talks about the country dweller, who sees his or her world eroded by the wishy-washy liberal commands of Blairite do-gooders, who sit in North West London pontificating about the needs of country people. This book also deals with the devastations of the foot and mouth crisis that showed how the great divide between town and country dwellers.

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Through a number of narrative case studies, this book explores how innovative news-academic partnerships are reshaping the landscape of local journalism.

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An acclaimed expert on race and gender illuminates the distinctive role that white women play in perpetuating racism, as well as the distinctive role they can play in dismantling it.

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A provocative account of the intersection of race and immigration, showing how criminalization fuels our detention and deportation system -- and in the process undermines our nation's commitment to inclusive ideals.

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A timely and thought-provoking collection that explores the consequences of "passing" that will resonate with audiences of the award-winning movie TransAmerica and the acclaimed HBO series Middle Sexes