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  Ghetto - The Invention of a...

  Mitchell Duneier

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  On March 29, 1516, the city council of Venice issued a decree forcing Jews to live in il geto―a closed quarter named for the copper foundry that once occupied the area. The term stuck. 
  In this sweeping and original interpretation, Mitchell Duneier traces the idea of the ghetto from its beginnings in the sixteenth century and its revival by the Nazis to the present. As Duneier shows, we cannot understand the entanglements of race, poverty, and place in America today without recalling the history of the ghetto in Europe, as well as later efforts to understand the problems of the American city. 
  This is the story of the scholars and activists who tried to achieve that understanding. Their efforts to wrestle with race and poverty in their times cannot be divorced from their individual biographies, which often included direct encounters with prejudice and discrimination in the academy and elsewhere. Using new and forgotten sources, Duneier introduces us to Horace Cayton and St. Clair Drake, graduate students whose conception of the South Side of Chicago established a new paradigm for thinking about Northern racism and poverty in the 1940s. We learn how the psychologist Kenneth Clark subsequently linked Harlem’s slum conditions with the persistence of black powerlessness in the civil-rights era, and we follow the controversy over Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s report on the black family. We see how the sociologist William Julius Wilson redefined the debate about urban America as middle-class African Americans increasingly escaped the ghetto and the country retreated from racially specific remedies. And we trace the education reformer Geoffrey Canada’s efforts to transform the lives of inner-city children with ambitious interventions, even as other reformers sought to help families escape their neighborhoods altogether. 
  Ghetto offers a clear-eyed assessment of the thinkers and doers who have shaped American ideas about urban poverty and the ghetto. The result is a valuable new understanding of an age-old concept.

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  The Martians - The True Story of...

  David Baron

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  In the early 1900s, many Americans actually believed we had discovered intelligent life on Mars, as bestselling science writer David Baron chronicles in The Martians, his truly bizarre tale of a nation swept up in Mars mania. 
   
   
   
  At the center of Baron's historical drama is Percival Lowell, the Boston Brahmin and Harvard scion, who observed "canals" etched into the surface of Mars. Lowell devised a grand theory that the red planet was home to a utopian society that had built gargantuan ditches to funnel precious meltwater from the polar icecaps to desert farms and oasis cities. The public fell in love with the ambitious amateur astronomer who shared his findings in speeches and wildly popular books. 
   
   
   
  While at first people treated the Martians whimsically―Martians headlining Broadway shows, biologists speculating whether they were winged or gilled―the discussion quickly became serious. Inventor Nikola Tesla announced he had received radio signals from Mars; Alexander Graham Bell agreed there was "no escape from the conviction" that intelligent beings inhabited the planet. Martian excitement reached its zenith when Lowell financed an expedition to photograph Mars from Chile's Atacama Desert, resulting in what newspapers hailed as proof of the Martian canals' existence.

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  The Great Outdoors Hacks That...

  Angela Evergreen

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  Embark on the ultimate outdoor adventure—even if you’ve never set foot on a trail before! 
  Do you dream of exploring nature but feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning a trip from scratch? Unsure where to begin with all the information available? Longing for authentic experiences beyond crowded tourist spots? You’re not alone. Families, beginners, solo travelers, and thrill-seekers face the same challenges. 
  With the proper guidance, you can explore the outdoors with confidence and ease. The Great Outdoors Hacks That Work is your practical, inspiring guide to discovering nature on your own terms. Blending eco-friendly tips, clever hacks, and personal stories, it helps make every adventure safer, simpler, and more memorable. 
  Inside, you’ll uncover: 
  •	Hidden gems and secluded spots full of wonder and tranquility 
  •	Step-by-step planning for family-friendly adventures that engage all ages 
  •	Sustainable travel hacks that protect nature and support local economies 
  •	Seasonal roadmaps for the best times to explore coast-to-coast 
  •	Essential safety strategies to keep both adults and kids secure 
  •	Navigation tools to avoid getting lost off the beaten path 
  •	Cultural encounters that connect you with meaningful traditions 
  •	Tips for balancing adventure with rest and relaxation 
  •	Creative activities for kids and adults to enjoy together 
  Whether you’re planning a family trip, a solo trek, or an adrenaline-filled escape, you’ll find tailored advice and inspiring itineraries that fit your journey. With its down-to-earth tone and wealth of valuable tools, The Great Outdoors Hacks That Work ensures you won’t just survive outside—you’ll thrive there. 
  Ready to set out on your next unforgettable adventure? Let this guide be your compass as you master the outdoors, connect with nature, and create memories that last a lifetime. 
  "Ready to begin mastering the great outdoors—click Add to Cart now to transform every trip into an unforgettable adventure!"

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  Mental Health Counselor Career...

  Brian Mahoney

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  Mountainish

  Zsuzsanna Gahse

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  A narrator and her dog are criss-crossing the Swiss Alps. She travels with friends who share her interest in food, languages and their topographical contexts. They collect colours, even look for colourlessness, and develop the idea of a walk-in diary, a vain attempt to archive their observations.
  Gradually, other mountains appear in their observations and memories, as do the mountains of literature and art. Mountains may be sites of fear and awe, of narrow-mindedness, racism and ever-looming collapse; Alpine lodges may be places of hospitality, retreat and unexpected encounters; of nature under threat.
  In 515 notes, Zsuzsanna Gahse unfolds a finely woven interplay between her six characters while giving us a vivid panorama of mountain worlds, a multi-layered typology of all things mountainish.

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  Biodiversity Conservation - A...

  David W. Macdonald

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  Extinction is a natural process. In geological time there have been several periods of mass extinction. One of these periods is unfolding right now but all the evidence suggests that current extinction rates are between a hundred and a thousand times greater than the background rate. To put this in to context, a quarter of all known mammalian species is at risk. The current extinction crisis is unique, because it is caused by the impact of one species, humans, on all others. This acceleration of species loss, and the much more widespread reductions in the populations of many species, is not merely a tragedy in aesthetics, it is also a threat to the quality of human life, indeed to the entire human enterprise. 
   
   
   
  Biodiversity, the diversity of life, is not only fascinating and beautiful, it is the engine of all the world's natural cycles, and the source of many of the resources on which humanity depends. Concern about biodiversity conservation is, therefore, not merely the preoccupation of a few enthusiastic naturalists—it is the lifeline business of everybody. 
   
   
   
  David Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biological processes that it involves—evolutionary, ecological, and behavioral. He considers the various threats to biodiversity, their impacts, and some of the solutions to the problems.

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