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Los CaprichosAfter a serious illness in 1792, Goya spent five years recuperating and preparing himself for the burst of creativity that was to follow. He read deeply in the French revolutionary philosophers. From Rousseau he evolved the idea that imagination divorced from reason produces monsters,...
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History of PhilosophyThorough and lucid survey of Western philosophy from pre-Socratics to mid 20th century: major figures, currents, trends, literature, significance, and more. Valuable section on contemporary philosophy -- Brentano, Ortega, Heidegger, others. One of the best elementary history of philosophy available. Brevity and clarity of...
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The Skeptic's Dictionary: A Collection of Strange Beliefs, Amusing Deceptions, and Dangerous DelusionsA wealth of evidence for doubters and disbelievers Whether it's the latest shark cartilage scam, or some new 'repressed memory' idiocy that besets you, I suggest you carry a copy of this dictionary at all times, or at least have it within reach as...
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On Moral FictionA genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral."Author: John GardnerPublisher: Basic BooksPublished: 10/05/1979Pages: 234Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.16w x 0.52dISBN: 9780465052264About the AuthorJohn Gardner (1933-1982) was a bestselling novelist and one of...
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According to Hoyle: Official Rules of More Than 200 Popular Games of Skill and Chance with Expert Advice on Winning Play"A must for anyone who wants to play a game and play it correctly."Charles H. GorenWhether you play card games, dice games, parlor games, word games, chess, checker, backgammon, or solitaire games, here is a comprehensive, up-to-date book with the complete rules of your...
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My Life"A true emotional phenomenon . . . Entertaining . . . Of particular interest to fans will be the evolution of Johnson's relationship with Bird, his great karmic partner in the game."--Newsday (New York) He's faced challenges all of his life, but now Magic...
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Glaucoma: The Essential Treatments and Advances That Could Save Your SightFrom the series that demystifies disease comes an in-depth look at Glaucoma, a condition that is often misunderstood and is the leading cause of preventable blindness. This book helps to dispel the myths surrounding the disease and inform readers as to the truth about...
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Natural Health for African Americans: The Physicians' GuideNatural approaches to maintaining or restoring overall well being. Chapters are devoted to the health concerns of particular importance to African-Americans such as heart disease & diabetes.Author: Marcellus A. Walker, Kenneth B. SingletonPublisher: Grand Central PublishingPublished: 02/01/1999Pages: 368Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 9.07h x 6.05w...
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Bridal Guide (R) Magazine's How to Plan the Perfect Wedding...Without Going BrokeDo you want to... get married in high style but at low cost? Design the wedding of your dreams without depleting your nest egg? Enjoy your most special day without paying for it for the rest of your life? For the first time, the...
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The Miracle of Msm: The Natural Solution for PainHere is something natural, a supplement that appears to be safe and is helping many people. Why shouldn't you be one of them?--William Regelson, M.D., co-author of The Melatonin MiracleMSM, or methylsulfonylmethane, is the first safe, natural, side-effect-free remedy for many types of pain...
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A Secure BaseAs Bowlby himself points out in his introduction to this seminal childcare book, to be a successful parent means a lot of very hard work. Giving time and attention to children means sacrificing other interests and activities, but for many people today these are...
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Mess: The Manual of Accidents and MistakesFrom the internationally bestselling creator of Wreck This Journal, a book that celebrates mistake- and mess-making like never before... Your whole life, you've been taught to avoid making a mess: try to keep everything under control, color inside the lines, make it perfect, and...
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A World of Baby NamesOne of the most comprehensive baby name reference guides available, featuring more than 30,000 baby names, has been revised and expanded. Each chapter focuses on names from specific countries, regions, and ethnicities, including details about traditional naming customs. Each entry contains various spellings and...
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A Peterson Field Guide to Venomous Animals and Poisonous Plants: North America North of MexicoThis essential guide to safety in the field features 90 venomous animals and more than 250 poisonous plants and fungi. The 340 line drawings make identification fast and simple; 160 species are also illustrated with color photographs.Author: Roger Caras, Steven FosterPublisher: Mariner BooksPublished: 09/15/1998Pages:...
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The Cat in the Hat Beginner Book Dictionary in SpanishA perfect introduction to reading Spanish Simple English words and sentences are introduced by pictures. Then the words and sentences are translated into Spanish with the translation of the featured word in capital letters. It's that easy. And for the child who wants to...
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Pythagoras's Trousers: God, Physics, and the Gender WarHere is a fresh, astute social and cultural history of physics, from ancient Greece to our own time. From its inception, Margaret Wertheim shows, physics has been an overwhelmingly male-dominated activity; she argues that gender inequity in physics is a result of the religious...
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Doing Academic Research: A Practical Guide to Research Methods and AnalysisOnline student resource material cab be accessed under the 'Support Materials' tab at https: //www.routledge.com/9780367207939 Doing Academic Research is a concise, accessible, and tightly organized overview of the research process in the humanities, social sciences, and business. Conducting effective scholarly research can seem like...
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The Book of Human Emotions: From Ambiguphobia to Umpty -- 154 Words from Around the World for How We FeelA thoughtful, gleeful encyclopedia of emotions, both broad and outrageously specific, from throughout history and around the world. How do you feel today? Is your heart fluttering in anticipation? Your stomach tight with nerves? Are you falling in love? Feeling a bit miffed? Do...
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NIV, Reference Bible, Giant Print, Leather-Look, Burgundy, Red Letter Edition, Indexed, Comfort PrintLet Scripture Explain ScriptureFeaturing a giant, easy to read print size and the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print(R) typeface, the NIV Giant Print Reference Bible provides a clear, smooth, and easy reading experience for readers of all ages. The end-of-paragraph reference system allows you...
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NIV, Journal the Word Reference Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown/Tan, Red Letter Edition: Let Scripture Explain Scripture. Reflect on What You Learn.Let Scripture Explain Scripture. Reflect on What You Learn.The NIV Journal the Word(TM) Reference Bible allows you to capture your thoughts next to treasured verses while cross-referencing Scripture in the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) translation. This single-column, red-letter edition features...
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