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  Intensely Human - The Health of...

  Margaret Humphreys

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  This “informative” look at the causes of high mortality rates among black Civil War soldiers “gives readers some insight into current health disparities” (JAMA). 
   
  Black soldiers in the American Civil War were far more likely to die of disease than were white soldiers. In Intensely Human, historian Margaret Humphreys explores why this uneven mortality occurred and how it was interpreted at the time. In doing so, she uncovers the perspectives of mid-nineteenth-century physicians and others who were eager to implicate the so-called innate inferiority of the black body. 
   
  In the archival collections of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, Humphreys found evidence that the high death rate among black soldiers resulted from malnourishment, inadequate shelter and clothing, inferior medical attention, and assignments to hazardous environments. 
   
  While some observant physicians of the day attributed the black soldiers’ high mortality rate to these circumstances, few medical professionals—on either side of the conflict—were prepared to challenge the “biological evidence” of white superiority. Humphreys shows how, despite sympathetic and responsible physicians’ efforts to expose the truth, the stereotype of black biological inferiority prevailed during the war and after.

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  Escaping from Eden - Does...

  Paul Wallis

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  The familiar stories of the book of Genesis affirm that God made the universe, planet Earth, and you and me. However, various anomalies in the text clue us that we are not reading the original version of these stories. So what were the original narratives and what did they say about who we are and where we all came from? What was the earlier story of human origins, almost obliterated from the Hebrew Scriptures in the 6th century BC, and suppressed from Christian writing in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD? And what does any of this have to do with extraterrestrials? 
  Escaping from Eden will take you on a journey around the world and into the mythologies of ancient Sumeria, Mesoamerica, India, Africa, and Greece, to reveal a profound secret, hidden in plain sight in the text of the Bible. Far reaching and deepy controversial, this book points to truths about ourselves, the universe and everything which you may have long suspected but not dared to speak!

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  The Backlash - Right-Wing...

  Will Bunch

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  In The Backlash, Liberal columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning political reporter Will Bunch goes behind the scenes of America’s new extreme right-wing minority to explore how their campaign of misinformation, their distortion of President Obama, and their collective fear of the future combine to pose a very real threat to our democratic system. From health care reform to immigration policies, The Backlash is a gripping investigation into the emerging voice of the dangerous American right wing.

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  What Is Relativity? - An...

  Jeffrey Bennett

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  A renowned astrophysicist’s approachable introduction to Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity and its application in our daily lives.   It is commonly assumed that if the Sun suddenly turned into a black hole, it would suck Earth and the rest of the planets into oblivion. Yet, as prominent author and astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett points out, black holes don't suck. With that simple idea in mind, Bennett begins an entertaining introduction to Einstein's theories of relativity, describing the amazing phenomena readers would actually experience if they took a trip to a black hole.   The theory of relativity reveals the speed of light as the cosmic speed limit, the mind-bending ideas of time dilation and curvature of spacetime, and what may be the most famous equation in history: E = mc2. Indeed, the theory of relativity shapes much of our modern understanding of the universe. It is not “just a theory”―every major prediction of relativity has been tested to exquisite precision, and its practical applications include the Global Positioning System (GPS).   Amply illustrated and written in clear, accessible prose, Bennett's book proves anyone can grasp the basics of Einstein's ideas. His intuitive, nonmathematical approach gives a wide audience its first real taste of how relativity works and why it is so important to science and the way we view ourselves as human beings.  “Well-written and uniquely readable . . . Bennett carefully avoids bombastic statements and “spectacularization” of the subject.” —Alberto Nicolis, Columbia University  “I have read lots of introductions to relativity, but none is as clear and compelling as this one.” —Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer, SETI Institute

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  Ocean Cliffs - Deep relaxation...

  Greg Cetus

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  Ocean Cliffs is an audio recording which will transport you to that perfect holiday moment when you see a beautiful breathtaking expanse of natural ocean stretching from the surface of the cliffs and rocks towering above.  The audio recording begins with you hearing the ocean from a distance, just as you approach the cliffs. Then you come closer and closer and begin to hear a more defined rolls and whispers of the waves and streams hitting the rocks. The audio recording culminates in a more powerful ocean waves sequence full of natural holistic energy surrounding you it its gentle embrace and blocking all other extraneous noises and disturbances.

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  BASICS OF RAISING BACKYARD BEES...

  Bond Duncan

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  Have you ever considered keeping honeybees in your backyard? Do you want to learn the basics of beekeeping, but don't know where to start?  
  Look no further! "The Basics of Raising Backyard Bees" is the ultimate beginner's guide to raising honeybees. 
  In this book, you will learn everything you need to know about starting and maintaining your own honeybee colony, including:The benefits of backyard beekeepingThe equipment and supplies you'll needHow to choose the right location for your hiveHow to acquire and introduce your bees to their new homeHow to maintain and care for your colonyHow to harvest and enjoy your own honey 
  And Much More!... 
  With clear and concise instructions, stunning photos, and expert advice, this book will be your go-to guide for years to come. 
  So why wait? Join the backyard beekeeping revolution and start enjoying the sweet rewards of honeybees today! 
   

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