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A one-of-a-kind glimpse into the essence of creativity, with inspiring insights from some of the world's most creative minds.
"A vivid mural of the...new frontier of the mobile Web."-Fast Company
This volume contains the complete texts of five black slave narratives of the 18th century. Included here are the writings of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw, John Marrant, Ottobah Cugoano, Olaudah Equiano and John Jea.
An exhaustive evaluation of literature published on the Indian Wars. Articles by leading historians include how to research the wars, build a good library, the best books on Custer and the Little Bighorn, the best books overall on the subject, suggested reading, and much more. Index.
A fascinating glimpse inside the life-and-death business of biotechnology
A barbed rebuttal to the conservative view that popular culture is destroying the English language.
In this provocative new book, sociologist Orlando Patterson takes on the intractable dilemma of race in late 20th-century America. Using current demographic research, Patterson exposes common misperceptions about the lives and experiences of black and white Americans, misperceptions that are hampering the success of integration.
A fascinating look at extreme weather and the men and women who are risking their lives to give us a better understanding of this meteorological phenomenon.
An amazing journey from our moon to the most distant stars, revealing the magic and majesty of our universe.
How the 401(k) has come to dominate the American family's long-term investment portfolio, why it is inadequate-and what to do about it
A realistic and down-to-earth assessment of the possibility of intelligent alien life.
A fascinating look at how mathematics has influenced human civilization and evolution throughout history.
A remarkable collection of farewell addresses by the thirteen U.S. senators who voluntarily retired in 1996-Bill Bradley, Hank Brown, William S. Cohen, J. James Exon, Mark O. Hatfield, Howell Heflin, J. Bennett Johnston, Nancy Landon Kassebaum, Sam Nunn, Claiborne Pell, David Pryor, Paul Simon, and Alan K. Simpson.
From the hilarious to the sublime, the observations of cultural commentator extraordinaire, Chris "RageBoy" Locke.
From the author of Simplicity-a powerful new approach to management.
Lessons from a dozen market leaders who have mastered the game of multi-channel service.
In the tradition of best sellers such as The Goal and Fish, The System delivers not only a great read but also powerful and inspiring ideas that will help you and your business thrive in a world of intense competition
A personal tour through the world of physics--from Newton's laws to quantum mechanics--by one of the most celebrated physicists of the twentieth century
How the latest brain research supports the existence of pure consciousness and explains our most profound spiritual experiences
The first book to explore the fascinating-and essential-world beneath our feet
An eye-opening and honest look at the enduring sexism within the scientific community and what women are doing to change it.
A bold and compelling analysis of race in America and the possibility for racial reconciliation.
A compelling introduction to the world of myth and its influence on culture and society
Many Americans who believe that women should be able to choose when and whether to bear a child are also deeply disturbed by the one-and-one-half million abortions performed each year in this country. They regard these concerns as irreconcilable, because the topic of abortion, until now, has been framed as a black-or-white conflict between the rights of the mother and those of the fetus. The very idea of compromise or common cause draws scorn among factions. How, after all, can the political debate about abortion permit any more options than pregnancy itself does? This extraordinary book tells fifty stories about women from strikingly diverse backgrounds who have had to choose whether to give birth or to abort. About half of these women carried their pregnancies to term the others ended them. Their decisions arose from heartfelt struggles, expressed in terms completely different from those that prevail in the public debate. Some women who abhor abortion ended up choosing that option others who are prochoice opted for birth or had abortions that, in some instances, caused them sorrow or regret. The outcome of nearly every private dilemma hung on practical and emotional matters - the quality of the connection between the woman and the man, the financial resources available, the number of children the woman already had, the state of her self-esteem, and the health of the fetus - rather than on the weighing of rights. These insightful and eloquent authors hold up a mirror to our society and show us that we have pitted mother against fetus. They ask whether we have emphasized the rights of individuals at the expense of human responsibility and care. This most intellectually challenging yetsensitive book transcends all other books on this topic. The complexity and rich nuances of the stories it tells permits us to see this controversy with new eyes. These stories, woven together, are our nation's story - one that has never been told by the long and angry debate. Once we learn to hear these women, we may also learn to listen to one another and work toward common values and moral responsibility.|This book tells fifty stories about women from strikingly diverse backgrounds who have had to choose whether to give birth or to abort.
An informative account of the development of the Mauna Kea Observatories
Real-world strategies for overcoming roadblocks and making the most out of your company's acquisitions
Take the first step toward a whole new world of statistical prowess with this delightful, easy-to-follow guide.
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