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Sexual secrets Sexual secrets Penny Slinger,Nik Douglas This is the #1 bestselling title on the sexual mysteries of the East. Sexual Secrets was the first book to explore the Eastern path of love and mysticism, bringing together more than a thousand years… OL108054W
Flying with the Eagle, Racing the Great Bear Flying with the Eagle, Racing the Great Bear Joseph Bruchac,Bruchac A collection of traditional tales which present the heritage of various Indian nations, including the Wampanoag, Cherokee, Osage, Lakota, and Tlingit. OL121200W
Philanthrocapitalism Philanthrocapitalism Michael Green,Matthew Bishop Who is going to lead the fight against poverty, build a sustainable future for our economies free from the threat of climate change, and take on the social problems that divide even the richest socie… OL12125160W
The astrology of great gay sex The astrology of great gay sex Myrna Lamb,Myrna Lamb "Gay men answer a series of questions about their sexual preferences. The results are compiled by zodiac sign and show significant correspondences within a given sign. Designed to help gay men find t… OL12370922W
Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe Joshua A. Sanborn,Annette F. Timm Through a blend of history and historiography, Gender, Sex and the Shaping of Modern Europe provides a clear and concise introduction to gender history in the region. The detailed examples and engagi… OL13671147W
In search of sasquatch In search of sasquatch Kelly Milner Halls "Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, is considered a cryptid--a creature of cryptozoology. What is cryptozoology? According to author and cryptozoologist Loren Coleman, it is the study of creatures not… OL15920716W
DNA Databases DNA Databases Stefan Kiesbye "DNA Databases: Society Will Benefit from Sharing Information in DNA Databases; Biometric Identification and DNA Databases Are Dangerous to the Public; DNA Databases Help in the Fight Against Crime; … OL15980275W
Joined at the heart Joined at the heart Al Gore,Tipper Gore,Albert Gore Considers the ways in which the American family is undergoing transformation, citing cultural shifts and economic pressures while sharing anecdotes about such topics as day care and technological adv… OL16060514W
Towns and cities Towns and cities Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury,Oxford Designers and Illustrators Are we doing enough to make our towns and cities sustainable? Is green thinking making a difference? We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's always in the news and it affects our… OL16498940W
Creating Cultural Monsters Creating Cultural Monsters Julie B. Wiest Serial murderers generate an abundance of public interest, media coverage, and law enforcement attention, yet after decades of studies, serial murder researchers have been unable to answer the most i… OL16929177W
Building Democracy and Civil Society East of the Elbe Building Democracy and Civil Society East of the Elbe Sven Eliaeson Explores the idea of civil society and how it is being implemented in Eastern Europe. Relating the concept of civil society in Eastern Europe to sociological theories, this book makes international c… OL16930465W
Taxis Taxis Mary Winget Learn about what taxis do and who uses them. OL16938227W
Parenting gifted children Parenting gifted children Jennifer L. Jolly This comprehensive guide covers topics such as working with high achievers and young gifted children, acceleration, advocating for talented students, serving as role models and mentors for gifted kid… OL16957755W
Charity with choice Charity with choice R. Mark Isaac,Doug Norton Four years ago Research in Experimental Economics published experimental evidence on fundraising and charitable contributions. This volume returns to the intrigue with philanthropy. Employing a mixtu… OL16962206W
Identifying the English Identifying the English Edward Higgs Personal identification is very much a live political issue in Britain and this book looks at why this is the case, and why, paradoxically, the theft of identity has become ever more common as the me… OL16967429W
Wilderness Rescue Pilot Wilderness Rescue Pilot William David Thomas Learn all there is to know about a wilderness rescue pilot's dangerous and dirty job. OL16990732W
Statistical Modeling And Inference For Social Science Statistical Modeling And Inference For Social Science Sean Gailmard With careful consideration for both rigor and intuition, Gailmard fills a large void in the social science literature. Those seeking clear mathematical exposition will not be disappointed. Those hopi… OL17539524W
Looking West? Looking West? Moya Flynn,Elena Omel'Chenko,Ul'Iana Bliudina,Elena Starkova,Hilary Pilkington "Looking West? engages theories of cultural globalization to chart how post-Soviet Russia's opening up to the West has been reflected in the cultural practices of its young people.". "The younger ge… OL18208577W
Queer Theory Queer Theory William J. Spurlin,Stephen Whittle,Carol Queen,Alessandra Tanesini,Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick,Peter Hegarty,Marjorie Garber,Larry Kramer,Cheryl Chase,Indra Windh,Del Lagrace Volcano,Patrick Califia-Rice,Hall, Donald E.,Judith Butler,Mark Norris Lance,Suzanna Danuta Walters,Mandy Merck Queer Theory is one of the most contested and intellectually complex movements in contemporary sexual politics. Where did it come from, and what does it do? Is queer theory only for queers? If you ha… OL18420272W
Conservatism Conservatism Robert A. Nisbet,Robert Nisbet The essential concerns of conservatism are the same as those that motivated Nisbet's first and most influential book, The Quest for Community. In fact. Conservatism unites virtually all of Nisbet's w… OL1921742W
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