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The epic story of our evolution in seven big steps!How did we become who we are? With trademark wit, acclaimed science writer Pamela S. Turner breaks down human evolution into the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens. How, when, and why did we:1.stand up,2.smash rocks,3.get swelled heads,4.take a hike,5.invent barbecue,6.start talking (and never shut up), and7.become storytellers ... Read more

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The epic story of our evolution in seven big steps!How did we become who we are? With trademark wit, acclaimed science writer Pamela S. Turner breaks down human evolution into the seven most important steps leading to Homo sapiens. How, when, and why did we:1.stand up,2.smash rocks,3.get swelled heads,4.take a hike,5.invent barbecue,6.start talking (and never shut up), and7.become storytellers
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Handbook of the Sociology of Medical Education

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The Handbook of the Sociology of Medical Education provides a contemporary introduction to this classic area of sociology by examining the social origin and implications of the epistemological, organizational and demographic challenges facing medical education in the twenty-first century.Beginning with reflections on the historical and theoretical foundations of the sociology of medical education, ... Read more

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The Handbook of the Sociology of Medical Education provides a contemporary introduction to this classic area of sociology by examining the social origin and implications of the epistemological, organizational and demographic challenges facing medical education in the twenty-first century.Beginning with reflections on the historical and theoretical foundations of the sociology of medical education,
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Minamoto Yoshitsune should not have been a samurai. But his story is legend in this real-life saga.This epic warrior tale reads like a novel, but this is the true story of the greatest samurai in Japanese history.When Yoshitsune was just a baby, his father went to war with a rival samurai family—and lost. His father was killed, his mother captured, and his surviving half-brother banished. ... Read more

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Missing Pieces

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Missing Pieces: The Truth tells the story of a woman's struggle to find her identity in God and her search for the truth concerning her distant relative, Henry Wells. Alive in the 1800s, Henry Wells is now known as one of the thirteen ghosts of Alabama. His face appears in the Carrollton, Alabama Courthouse's window. Along with recounting her own inspirational story, Brenda shares the proof she
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Connection Game

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WINNER OF THE CHRYSALIS BREW PROJECT 2023 NEW BOOK AWARDBenny Basilworth makes connections. A rare intellect, he sees things that others don't see and draws conclusions that others completely fail to grasp. He has the kind of mind that can make a person a national sensation on the television gameshow "The Connection Game"– and the kind of mind that can be the target of predators.Despite his ... Read more

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Secrets of a River Swimmer

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As Freddy gazes at the majestic river gushing past him in the depths of a Scottish winter, he's ready to jump in and end his life. But what happens next is not what Freddy expects. From the moment he enters the river, Freddy starts a journey which is more beautiful, funny, and mysterious than he could have imagined. And through this journey Freddy's story becomes interweaved with a cast of ... Read more

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As Freddy gazes at the majestic river gushing past him in the depths of a Scottish winter, he's ready to jump in and end his life. But what happens next is not what Freddy expects. From the moment he enters the river, Freddy starts a journey which is more beautiful, funny, and mysterious than he could have imagined. And through this journey Freddy's story becomes interweaved with a cast of
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Medical Power and Social Knowledge

by Bryan S Turner ...

The fully revised edition of this successful textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to medical sociology and an assessment of its significance for social theory and the social sciences. It includes a completely revised chapter on mental health and new chapters on the sociology of the body and on the relationship between health and risk in contemporary societies.Bryan S Turner considers the ... Read more

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The fully revised edition of this successful textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to medical sociology and an assessment of its significance for social theory and the social sciences. It includes a completely revised chapter on mental health and new chapters on the sociology of the body and on the relationship between health and risk in contemporary societies.Bryan S Turner considers the
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Seattle Weekend Quest

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Seattle Weekend Quest is a practical, richly observed guide to making the most of weekends in and around the city. Designed for locals, newcomers, and visitors alike, it offers 50 engaging ways to experience Seattle through walks, viewpoints, neighborhoods, shoreline paths, hikes, food, art, and history. Rather than treating the city as a checklist of attractions, this book shows how Seattle comes ... Read more

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Seattle Weekend Quest is a practical, richly observed guide to making the most of weekends in and around the city. Designed for locals, newcomers, and visitors alike, it offers 50 engaging ways to experience Seattle through walks, viewpoints, neighborhoods, shoreline paths, hikes, food, art, and history. Rather than treating the city as a checklist of attractions, this book shows how Seattle comes
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Providence Weekend Quest

50 Walks, Views, Neighborhoods and Stories to Explore In and Around the City

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Providence Weekend Quest is a lively, easy-to-use guide to 50 walks, views, neighborhoods, and stories in and around Providence. Designed for visitors, weekend wanderers, and locals who want to see their city with fresh eyes, it turns a simple outing into a richer experience. Each quest invites you to notice the details that make Providence feel layered and alive: brick streets, river overlooks, ... Read more

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The Body and Society

Explorations in Social Theory

by Bryan S Turner ...

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"This truly deserves to be considered a classic and I strongly encourage my students to read it from cover to cover. Turner′s work on the body needs to be considered in its own right within courses on the sociology of the body."- Dr Robert Meadows, Surrey University"Remains the foundational text for courses in the sociology of the body, replete with insights and a depth of analysis that has ... Read more

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The Sociology of Shari’a: Case Studies from around the World

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