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The Habit: A History of the Clothing of Catholic Nuns - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Kuhns (Author)Curiosity about nuns and their distinctive clothing is almost as old as Catholicism itself. The habit intrigues the religious and the nonreligious alike, from medieval maidens to contemporary schoolboys, to feminists and other social critics. The first book to explore the symbolism of this attire, The Habit presents a visual gallery of the diverse forms of religious clothing and explains the principles and traditions that inspired them. More than just an eye-opening...

Cryptids: The Fascinating World of Unknown Creatures (A Deep Dive Into the Cryptids, Folklore, and Hidden Stories From Coast) - Paperback

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by James Bell (Author)This book takes you into the mysterious woods of Oregon, where the line between the real and the supernatural is fuzzy. Find the elusive Sasquatch, who is said to live in the thick forests, meet the mysterious Colossal Claude in the deep seas, and learn the scary stories of the roams the high deserts. This book tells about strange creatures that people have seen and heard, and it also talks about their cultural importance. Each part paints a vivid picture of the supernat...

The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World - Hardcover

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by Christine Rosen (Author)We embraced the mediated life--from Facetune and Venmo to meme culture and the Metaverse--because these technologies offer novelty and convenience. But they also transform our sense of self and warp the boundaries between virtual and real. What are the costs? Who are we in a disembodied world?In The Extinction of Experience, Christine Rosen investigates the cultural and emotional shifts that accompany our embrace of technology. In warm, philosophical prose, Rosen re...

Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America - Hardcover

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by Michael Harriot (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE * AMAZON'S TOP 20 HISTORY BOOKS OF 2023 * B&N BEST OF EDUCATIONAL HISTORY * THE ROOT'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2023 From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. “Michael Harriot has...

I Like Your Chutzpah: And Other Yiddish Words You'll Like - Board Book

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by Suzy Ultman (Author), Suzy Ultman (Illustrator)The first in a stylish, current, and multifaceted series of Jewish-themed board books for curious young readers. This modern and whimsical Jewish-themed board book series is the first of its kind incorporating both Jewish traditions and Jewish culture, offering a unique depiction of Judaism. Author and artist Suzy Ultman melds her own Jewish upbringing with her current trend-setting aesthetic to create a much-needed series of gorgeous, appeali...

Gardener's Folklore: The Ancient Secrets for Gardening Magic. - Hardcover

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by Margaret Baker (Author)Ever wondered if there's any truth behind planting by the moon? Or why wassailing is still a common folk practice in some parts of the world? In Gardener's Folklore, the record of these practices is unveiled, with plenty of tips and tricks to try in your own 21st century garden for blooming bushes and plentiful potatoes. First published in 1976, Gardener's Folklore collects the little bits of magic and myth to be found in the gardens of Britain and North America. Com...

Scotland Yard: A History of the London Police Force's Most Infamous Murder Cases - Hardcover

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by Simon Read (Author)A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases. The idea of "Scotland Yard" is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard--the world's first modern, professional, and centrally organized police force--set new standards for policing and inve...

Building Fires in the Snow: A Collection of Alaska LGBTQ Short Fiction and Poetry - Paperback

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by Martha Amore (Editor), Lucian Childs (Editor)Diversity has always been central to Alaska identity, as the state's population consists of people with many different backgrounds, viewpoints, and life experiences. This book opens a window into these diverse lives, gathering stories and poems about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer life into a brilliant, path-breaking anthology. In these pages we see the panoply of LGBTQ life in Alaska today, from the quotidian urban adventures o...

Trump the Great! the 45th & 47th President of the United States. God's End-Time Vesell - Paperback

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by Pastor Cliff McAnthony (Author)This book is about God's revelations to me about President Donald J. Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, and about the End-Time events. I have written this book because of what God said to me in November 2016 that keeps reechoing in my ears. On Thursday morning November 3, 2016, the week before the presidential election between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, God said to me; "Cliff, I showed you such a great revelation about America and...

Vampires: A Handbook of History & Lore of the Undead - Hardcover

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by Agnes Hollyhock (Author)Rediscover the precursors to and the cultural and historical ancestors of the modern-day vampire--the most powerful of all the forms taken by the undead--in this hauntingly illustrated volume. The idea of a supernatural being with a neverending, insatiable appetite for blood or human viscera has plagued the human mind for centuries, appearing in mythology and folklore from all corners of the world. Why were people of the past so concerned with such a creature? What...

Gyeongju: The Capital of Golden Silla - Paperback

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by Sarah Milledge Nelson (Author)Gyeongju, the capital of the Kingdom of Silla, grew from a loose confederation of villages, called Saro, to become the capital of most of the Korean peninsula. Its relationships with Japan, the Eurasian Steppes, and countries along the Silk Road leading to Europe helped to make the city one of the most prosperous and significant in ancient East Asia. In this seminal new volume, Sarah Milledge Nelson draws on over 30 years' experience to offer the first complet...

Inside the Brotherhood: Explosive Secrets of the Freemasons - Paperback

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by Martin Short (Author)Explosive Secrets of the Freemasons When the House of Commons Affairs Committee recently recommended that police officers, magistrates, judges and crown officers should publicly register their masonic membership, it was vary largely thanks to the ammunition provided by Martin Short's investigative tour de force. His inside the Brotherhood carried on the pioneering work begun by Stephen Knight's explosive of the Brotherhood. Number of Pages: 720 Dimensions: 1.78 x 8 x 5...

Ron Jeremy: The Hardest (Working) Man in Showbiz - Paperback

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by Ron Jeremy (Author)He's the porn world's Everyman. Blessed with an enormous "talent" yet average looks, he's starred in more than 1,700 adult films, directed 250 of them, and over the last twenty years has become porn's biggest ambassador to the mainstream. He's appeared in 60 regular films, 14 music videos, and VH1's Surreal Life, starred in the critically acclaimed Porn star (a movie about his life), and in Being Ron Jeremy (a take off on Being John Malkovich), co-starring Andy Dick. And...

How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon - Hardcover

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by Lyn Slater (Author)One of Elle's Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of 2024 A personal memoir in which Lyn Slater, known on Instagram as "Accidental Icon," brings her characteristic style, optimism, forward-thinking, and rules-are-meant-to-be-broken attitude to the question of how to live boldly at any age. When Lyn Slater started her fashion blog, Accidental Icon, at age sixty-one, she discovered that followers were flocking to her account for more than just her A-list style. As Lyn flau...

I Was Born in Slavery: Personal Accounts of Slavery in Texas - Paperback

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by Andrew Waters (Editor)When you think of early Texas history, you think of freedom fighters at the Alamo and rugged cowboys riding the plains. You usually don't think too much about slavery in the Lone Star State. Although slavery existed in Texas only from the second decade of the 19th century to the close of the Civil War, the majority of early settlers came to Texas from other Southern states. When they moved westward, they brought their slaves with them. When the Federal Writers' Projec...

Tales of Ancient Worlds: Adventures in Archaeology - Hardcover

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by Stefan Milosavljevich (Author), Sam Caldwell (Illustrator), Neon Squid (Author)What links shipwrecks, Egyptian treasure, and fossilized Viking poop? They're all things that have been discovered by archaeologists! Pick up your shovel and Indiana Jones hat and dig into the world of archaeology in Tales of Ancient Worlds, a nonfiction kids' book by YouTuber Stefan Milosavljevich - the perfect gift for budding archaeologists! Alongside beautiful illustrations by Sam Caldwell you'll find incred...

Chasing the Impossible: A Model for Inclusive and Innovative Care - Hardcover

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by Rachelle Rutherford (Author)Defying limitations, one family at a time.In the vast landscape of American childhood, one staggering statistic looms large: one in six children grapples with a developmental disability. Prepare to be moved, challenged, and inspired. Chasing The Impossible isn't just a book-it's a clarion call to action. Number of Pages: 200 Dimensions: 0.63 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2024

Crime in the United States 2024 - Hardcover

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by Shana Hertz Hattis (Editor)Crime in the United States contains findings from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the offenses known to law enforcement. This reference is the most comprehensive official compilation of crime statistics in the United States and is an important addition to your library's collection. While the FBI no longer prints these findings, Bernan Press continues to provide this practical information in convenient book form. In this intricately detailed source, l...

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by Mindy Seu (Editor), Julianne Pierce (Foreword by), Legacy Russell (Afterword by)Hackers, scholars, artists and activists of all regions, races and sexual orientations consider how humans might reconstruct themselves by way of technologyWhen learning about internet history, we are taught to focus on engineering, the military-industrial complex and the grandfathers who created the architecture and protocol, but the internet is not only a network of cables, servers and computers. It is an env...

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by Marcos Col?n (Author)The Amazon in Times of War presents both direct and indirect evidence showcasing the deliberate state policies behind the violence and devastation inflicted upon the Brazilian Amazon and its inhabitants. The collection features firsthand accounts detailing not just physical assaults, but also economic and institutional harm. The essays traverse diverse themes while adhering to a chronological sequence, zeroing in on a pivotal period commencing in 2018. In November of t...

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by Mary Beard (Author)At long last, Mary Beard addresses in one brave book the misogynists and trolls who mercilessly attack and demean women the world over, including, very often, Mary herself. In Women & Power, she traces the origins of this misogyny to its ancient roots, examining the pitfalls of gender and the ways that history has mistreated strong women since time immemorial. As far back as Homer's Odyssey, Beard shows, women have been prohibited from leadership roles in civic life,...

AP Human Geography Premium, 2025: Prep Book with 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice - Paperback

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by Meredith Marsh (Author), Peter S. Alagona (Author)Be prepared for exam day with Barron's. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron's AP Human Geography Premium, 2025 includes in-depth content review and practice. It's the only book you'll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron's--all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, stra...

The Rules Handbook: A Guide to Creating Loving and Lasting Relationships - Paperback

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by Ellen Fein (Author), Sherrie Schneider (Author)Millions of women have already learned these time-tested lessons of love. The world has changed . . . Now it's time for a new generation to find "the one." In their #1 New York Times bestseller, THE RULES...Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider shared their time-tested techniques for finding the "one." Controversial yet effective, THE RULES has changed millions of women's lives all over the world since 1995. From Oprah to the Today Show, they helpe...

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by Randy Russell (Author), Janet Barnett (Author)Award-winning husband-and-wife folklorists Randy Russell and Janet Barnett have gone to the dogs. Digging deeply through the rich field of Southern folklore, the authors have discovered that a dog's devotion to its human does not always end at the grave. Dogs can be as peculiar as people. Their relationship with humans is complex. In story after story from Southern homes, there is strong evidence that this relationship can extend beyond death. ...

Far More Terrible for Women: Personal Accounts of Women in Slavery - Paperback

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by Patrick Minges (Editor)De massa call me and tell me, Woman, I's pay big money for you, and I's done dat 'cause I wants you to raise me chillum. I's put you to live with Rufus for dat purpose. Now, if you doesn't want whippin' at de stake, you do what I wants. I thinks 'bout Massa buyin' me off de block and savin' me from bein' separated from my folks, and 'bout bein' whipped at de stake. Dere it am. What am I to do? So asks Rose Williams of Bell County, Texas, whose long-ago forced cohabit...

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by Carolyn Ross Johnston (Editor)Voices of Cherokee Women is a compelling collection of first-person accounts by Cherokee women. It includes letters, diaries, newspaper articles, oral histories, ancient myths, and accounts by travelers, traders, and missionaries who encountered the Cherokees from the 16th century to the present. Among the stories told by these "voices" are those of Rebecca Neugin being carried as a child on the Trail of Tears; Mary Stapler Ross seeing her beautiful Rose Cotta...

The Theory of the Leisure Class - Paperback

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by Thorstein Veblen (Author), Martha Banta (Editor)In his scathing The Theory of the Leisure Class, Thorstein Veblen produced a landmark study of affluent American society that exposes, with brilliant ruthlessness, the habits of production and waste that link invidious business tactics and barbaric social behavior. Veblen's analysis of the evolutionary process sees greed as the overriding motive in the modern economy, and with an impartial gaze he examines the human cost paid when social inst...

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by Martin Shaw (Author)'Fabulous.' Dan Richards, author of Holloway 'Terrifically strange and thrilling.' Melissa Harrison, author of All Among the Barley 'A modern-day bard.' Madeline Miller, author of Circe This is a book of literary activism - an antidote to the shallow thinking that typifies our age. In Courting the Wild Twin, acclaimed scholar, mythologist and author of Smoke Hole and Bardskull, Martin Shaw unravels two ancient European fairy tales concerning the mysterious 'wild twin' ...

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by Robin Nelson (Author)See how transportation has changed over the years Transportation carries people from one place to another but transportation has changed over time. Long ago airplanes began to fly in the sky, now airplanes fly very high and far. This book looks at how transportation has changed over the years Historical and modern-day photographs interspersed throughout these books clearly illustrate how aspects of daily life change over time, while simple text shows readers how to com...

Rastafari: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Ennis B. Edmonds (Author)From its obscure beginnings in Jamaica in the early 1930s, Rastafari has grown into an international socio-religious movement. It is estimated that 700,000 to 1 million people worldwide have embraced Rastafari, and adherents of the movement can be found in most of the major population centers and many outposts of the world. Most believers worship Haile Selassie I, Emperor of Ethiopia (ruled 1930-1974), as God incarnate. They often embrace the spiritual use of canna...

Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love - Hardcover

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by Tori Dunlap (Author)An instant New York Times bestsellerFrom the globally-recognized personal finance educator and social media star behind Her First $100K, an inclusive guide to all things money--from managing debt to investing and voting with your dollarsTori Dunlap was always good with money. As a kid, she watched her prudent parents balance their checkbook every month and learned to save for musical tickets by gathering pennies in an Altoids tin. But she quickly discovered that her exp...

Faltas: Letters to Everyone in My Hometown Who Isn't My Rapist - Paperback

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by Cecilia Gentili (Author)A rich and moving epistolary memoir about transgender childhood, sexual trauma, motherhood, and a young queer life in 1970s ArgentinaWinner of the ALA Stonewall Book Award. As heard on NPR's Latino USAIn these hilarious and heartbreaking letters, Cecilia Gentili reinvents the trans memoir, putting the confession squarely between the writer and her enemies, paramours and friends. Writing to childhood figures such as her rapist's daughter, her father's mistress, her b...