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  Drugs - A Very Short...

  Les Iversen

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  The twentieth century saw a remarkable upsurge of research on drugs, with major advances in the treatment of bacterial and viral infections, heart disease, stomach ulcers, cancer, and metal illnesses. These, along with the introduction of the oral contraceptive, have altered all of our lives.There has also been an increase in the recreational use and abuse of drugs in the Western world.This Very Short Introduction, in its second edition, gives a non-technical account of how drugs work in the body. Reviewing both legal (alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine) and illegal drugs, Les Iversen discusses why some are addictive, and whether drug laws need reform.

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  Blackballed - The Black and...

  Lawrence Ross

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  "College" is a word that means many things to many people: a space for knowledge, a place to gain lifelong friends, and an opportunity to transcend one's socioeconomic station. Today, though, this word also recalls a slew of headlines that have revealed a dark and persistent world of racial politics on campus.From Lawrence Ross, author of The Divine Nine, Blackballed is an explosive and controversial book that rips the veil off America's hidden secret: America's colleges have fostered a racist environment that makes them a hostile space for African American students. Blackballed exposes the white fraternity and sorority system, with traditions of racist parties, songs, and assaults on black students; and the universities themselves, who name campus buildings after racist men and women. It also takes a deep dive into anti-affirmative action policies, and how they effectively segregate predominately white universities, providing ample room for white privilege. A bold mix of history and the current climate, Blackballed is a call to action for universities to make radical changes to their policies and standards to foster a better legacy for all students.

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  Indiana Trivia

  Ernie Couch, Jill Couch

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  Discover fascinating facts about Hoosier State history, sports, geography and more with this “educational, enlightening, and downright fun” trivia book (Kokomo Tribune). 
   
  Indiana Trivia is the ultimate resource on the who, what, when, where, and how of the great state of Indiana. Filled with interesting questions and answers regarding well-known and not so well-known facts about the Hoosier State, Indiana Trivia will provide hours of entertainment and education. Easily adaptable for use with trivia format games, it focuses on the history, culture, people, and places of Indiana.

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  Narcissist - The Ultimate Guide...

  Taylor Hench

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  This is a 3-book bundle, which addresses various subtopics, including but not limited to these: 
    
    
  Book 1: If you’ve been looking for a book about narcissism, you probably already have an idea of what it is. Still, we’ll define it in this book before we start expanding on the intricate details of such a personality. In part, because there are so many myths about it and the term gets tossed around like a diaper into a trash been, while most people don’t realize what it is all about. 
  These topics are all very fascinating, so please, take the time to study them a bit. 
    
    
    
    
  Book 2: How do you recognize a narcissist? 
    
  What are the symptoms of narcissism? 
    
  Are there different types of narcissists? 
    
  These and many other questions will be addressed. Narcissism in students, in children, and in others will be laid out and explained in further detail. There are many things to learn about narcissism, so become familiar with it now! 
    
    
    
    
  Book 3: In this guide, we will go over some interesting subtopics related to narcissism, such as the impact of celebrities on narcissists in society, of social media, and other significant influences. 
    
  Also, we’ll go over a small checklist that you can use to see if a narcissist is a threat or not, so you know what to expect. Narcissism is often an issue in politics. Some narcissists are also sociopaths, and some narcissists are just the result of our civilization’s greedy emphasis on monetary values and the showing off of status symbols of wealth. 
    
  And then all of this begs the question: Is narcissism ever beneficial? Or is it always wrong? And if so, to what extend? 
    
  To learn more about these things, simply pick up this book online and start reading or listening. 
   

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  How to Reason - A Practical Guide

  Richard L Epstein

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  Too often we're guided by what we last heard, by our friends' approval, by impulse—our desires, our fears.  
  
  Without reflection.  Without even stopping to think.   
  
  In this book you'll learn how to reason and find your way better in life.  You'll learn to see the consequences of what you and others say and do. You'll learn to see the assumptions that you and others make.  You'll learn how to judge what you should believe.  
  
  These are the skills we all need to make good decisions.  
  
  Illustrations using a cast of cartoon characters make the concepts memorable.  And many exercises will help you to check your understanding.  
  
  Truly a book for all—from high school to graduate school, from auto repair to managing a company.  "How to Reason" will help you find a way in life that is clearer and not buffetted by the winds of nonsense and fear.

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  Spitting Image - A Foundling's...

  Ronald G Levi Jr

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  A Stranger-Than-Fiction True Story of Closure and Completion 
  The journey of finding biological family members can be a rollercoaster ride of peaks, valleys, unexpected twists and hairpin turns. The surprisingly rare phenomenon of adoption is as unique as every child, parent and family experiencing it. Until now, no memoir has so artfully described the difficulty abandoned children known as foundlings face when trying to find their genetic truth or the thrill they experience upon finally coming face to face with their Spitting Image. Adoptive parents, genetic families and everyone seeking unanswered truths, or hiding from them will be encouraged and entertained by this remarkable true story.  
  One bright summer afternoon on weekend errands with his mother, 10-year-old Ronald's faint suspicions that he is adopted are confirmed by his mother's careful, well-practiced announcement of the truth. As a child whose appearance is close enough to that of his extended African-American adoptive family, he has always felt a part of them, but now things make a little more sense, and a 40-year odyssey of seeking his genetic truth is triggered. The formative years of spiritual training by his Baptist minister grandfather return to steady him as he is confronted by startling revelations of his birth-parents' past and his abandonment at a Detroit hospital shortly after birth.  
  Spitting Image is a sweeping saga spanning hundreds of years that results in the creation of one unique human being who against all odds survives them to deliver a message of faith and great hope. Are you ready for the truth?

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