Forty-two essays by authors from five continents and many disciplines provide a synthetic account of the history of the social sciences - including behavioral and economic sciences since the late eighteenth century. The authors emphasize the cultural and intellectual preconditions of social science, and its contested but important role in the history of the modern world. While there are many historical

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pPassenger planes are crashing three and four times a month in 1951 just as Americans are beginning to fly. Then, a loaded plane disappears in the night and can\'t be found. Panic and frustration reach all the way to the White House.br br Twenty-six are killed in the most spectacular crash that no one heard on a mountain frosted with snow and fog. Fourteen survivors are the largest group of plane

pThe United States has shaped Latin American history, condemning it to poverty and inequality by intervening to protect the rich and powerful. America\'s Backyard tells the story of that intervention. pUsing newly declassified documents, Grace Livingstone reveals the US role in the darkest periods of Latin American history, including Pinochet\'s coup in Chile, the Contra War in Nicaragua and the death

pThe emergence of the early American republic as a new nation on the world stage conjured rival visions in the eyes of leading statesmen at home and attentive observers abroad. Thomas Jefferson envisioned the newly independent states as a federation of republics united by common experience, mutual interest, and an adherence to principles of natural rights. His views on popular government and the American

Pediatric Primary Care Case Studies is a collection of pediatric case studies of common health problems of well, accutely ill, and chronically ill children. This text provides students with the opportunity to assess the scenario, differential diagnoses, treatment and educational plans. The cases include history and physical examination data and provide suggested case solutions. The cases include developmental,

pemstrongWinterborne has long been a city divided between those who have magic, and those who do not. Between those who are free, and those who are not...strongemppThough classified as having no magic, Neve March can hear the whispers of the wind and sometimes even control her. But it\'s a secret she must hold close if she wishes to continue as Nightwatch--the soldiers who guard Winterborne against

Los poemas de Juli n Herbert contienen una particularidad muy atrayente la presencia casi constante de intertextos y la alusi n a conos culturales y a la cultura pop. Se agradece adem s en estos poemas la frescura y la elegancia de los mismos. En ninguno de ellos, pese a, como ya se ha anotado, se acude a la menci n de elementos culturales que han marcado, o marcan, nuestras comunes vidas, se acude,

pstrongFollow a young Catholic cleric as his faith is laid bare through his reflections on his parishioners in the Best Spiritual Book of the 20th Century emUSA Todayem.strongppIn this classic Catholic novel, Bernanos movingly recounts the life of a young French country priest who grows to understand his provincial parish while learning spiritual humility himself. Awarded the Grand Prix for Literature

Can eight teenagers find their way home from 5,000 light-years away pIt\'s the year 2063, and interstellar space travel has become the norm. Eight students from Caird High School and one child set out on a routine planet camp excursion. While there, the students are mysteriously transported 5,000 light-years away to the middle of nowhere Will they ever make it back home p After crashing on planet

bA romantic suspense writer finds herself trapped in the plots of her own books in this sexy thriller from the iNew York Timesi-bestselling author.b p A failed marriage has shown Sasha Blake exactly what she doesn\'t want in life a man and what she does want a fulfilling career, good friends, and independence. The introverted author has found a sanctuary on Martha\'s Vineyard, where she can pen her

pWhile deep in the north woods on a fishing trip, Wilson -Tuck- Tucker and his best friend, Bob Haney, stumble across a crashed twin engine airplane with two dead bodies in the cockpit. After the good Samaritans notify the local authorities, they discover the plane contains an earth-shattering secret that, if released, could change the world as they know it and prompt even honest men to do whatever

Written by a mother whose daughter suffers from an eating disorder, iAnorexia and Bulimia Nervosai is a supportive, helpful guide for families of those with eating disorders. Framed by the personal story of Grainne Smith and her daughter, the book describes the onset and symptoms of the two disorders, as well as the typical situations family and caregivers can expect on the long road to helping the

Precious Women, I\'ve been in Women\'s Ministries for over 25 years, and I have heard the cry of my sister princesses for our sons, our husbands, our brothers, and our fathers to rise up and become heroes of our family and the faith. Sadly, we are losing our men of God very rapidly, and something has to be changed. Let us be like an Abigail and who she was to King David when he had a weak moment and

pstrongemBye Bye Bad Karmaemstrong poses the question, What would you do if you had a round-trip ticket to travel through time, visit with your other incarnations and work with Spirit to heal the karma that stands between you and success Mary Blake takes you along on the wild journey that converted her from a skeptic to a believer. On the way you\'ll learn about Multi Life Therapy, a remarkable, life-changing,

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pAlbert Einstein once declared Science without religion is lame, and religion without science is blind. In The Science of Religion Paramahansa Yogananda author of the acclaimed spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi reveals why the answers to the ultimate questions of both science and religion do not lie in scholarly research or blind belief, but in direct personal experience of a higher Reality

From laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in medical robotics. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action. p brbMayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and

bAmerican artist Barkley L. Hendricks 1945-2017 revolutionized contemporary portraiture with his vivid depictions of Black subjects beginning in the late 1960s. This book contextualizes Hendricks\'s portraits at different stages of the country\'s history and places him in the pantheon of innovative twentieth-century artists.b pHendricks developed his signature style at a time of significant social

Howl with laughter and squeal with delight at this monstrously funny picture book and audio CD from number one bestselling author David Walliams, illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! Performed by David Walliams - perfect for sharing at Halloween!