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A clear-eyed look at the American history of motherhood--and a blueprint for fixing the unequal and discriminatory treatment that exists as a result

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Freedom and its Betrayal is one of Isaiah Berlin's earliest and most convincing expositions of his views on human freedom and the history of ideas, views which later found expression in such famous works as 'Two Concepts of Liberty', and were at the heart of his lifelong work on the Enlightenment and its critics.

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Describes the author's time living with the gangs on the Southside of Chicago. This book tells how in the Robert Taylor Homes projects on Chicago's South Side, he befriends JT, a gang leader for the Black Kings. It also tells how he gains JT's trust, and in order to convince the author of his CEO-like qualities, JT makes him leader of the gang.

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A guide to the thinkers and the ideas that will shape the future

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On any given day nearly half of the world's population is wearing blue jeans - this is the first serious attempt to understand the causes, nature and consequences of the rise of global' denim.

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A witty and approachable cookbook inspired by the characters from the enduringly popular Golden Girls.

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Jillian Venters was a fairly spooky and morbid child, with parents who never objected to her eccentric taste in clothing. When she discovered the existence of the whole Gothic subculture, she clapped her hands with glee. Eventually she came to realise that excellent clothes were not a substitute for excellent manners.

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A crucial argument for today's environmentalists-startling proof that environmental regulation and environmental technologies are necessary for a strong economy.

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How do you grow the best pot in the world Whether it's medical marijuana (cannabis indica) or recreational marijuana (cannabis sativa), this book presents clear information and helpful tips in a straightforward way.

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The sweeping untold history of the American psychedelic underground, the Grateful Dead, and beyond...


The sweeping untold history of the American psychedelic underground, the Grateful Dead, and beyond...

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50 stories and encounters in the inimitable voice of Annie Nightingale, celebrating 50 years of broadcasting and presenting at the BBC

This set covers all aspects of international hip hop as expressed through music, art, fashion, dance, and political activity.

Hip hop music has gone from being a marginalized genre in the late 1980s to the predominant style of music in America, the UK, Nigeria, South Africa, and other countries around the world.

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Uncovers the hidden influence of Shakespeare in our culture, including these tidbits: Shakespeare coined over 1,700 words, including hobnob, glow, lackluster, and dawn; Paul Robeson's 1943 performance as "Othello on Broadway" was a seminal moment in black history; and, more.

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A "deeply empathetic" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and "eye-opening" (Kirkus Review ) look at dietary differences along class lines, revealing that lack of access to healthy food is far from the primary driver of nutritional inequality in America.

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This is the first book about vamps to focus specifically on all known ways to prevent vampirism, protect oneself against attacks and ultimately destroy them, as documented in actual folklore as well as horror film, TV and fiction.

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"Glamour"'s Beauty Sleuth reveals tricks of the trade to help readers look fabulously high-end--in any economy. Lustig combines her own experience with highly coveted secrets she's learned from the experts to help readers achieve beauty on a budget.

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A provocative, exciting exploration of the future of ideas - and the history of technological and cultural progress that has taken us to today

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A provocative, exciting exploration of the future of ideas - and the history of technological and cultural progress that has taken us to today