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Yale University Press
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English
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A new edition of the bestselling classic - published with a special introduction to mark its 10th anniversary This pioneering account sets out to understand the structure of the human brain - the place where mind meets matter. Until recently, the left hemisphere of our brain has been seen as the 'rational' side, the superior partner to the right. But is this distinction true? Drawing on a vast body of experimental research, Iain McGilchrist argues...
42) The road
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English
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America is a barren landscape of smoldering ashes, devoid of life except for those people still struggling to scratch out some type of existence. Amidst the destruction, a father and his young son walk, always toward the coast, but with no real understanding that circumstances will improve once they arrive. Still they persevere, and their relationship comes to represent goodness in a world that is utterly devastated.
44) Ancient China
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Photographs and artwork chronicle three thousand years of Chinese history, from the earliest dynasty to the twentieth century, and examine some of the contributions China has made to the world.
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The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"The Mongols are universally known as conquerors, but they were more than that: influential thinkers, politicians, engineers, and merchants. Challenging the view that nomads are peripheral to history, The Horde reveals the complex empire the Mongols built and traces its enduring imprint on politics and society in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East"--
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"An exquisite collection of artifacts, sculptures, and historically significant treasures from across India. If the captivating bronze dancing girl of Harappa denoted sophisticated early civilization, the stunning Sanchi Stupa symbolized the peak of Buddhist religion in India. If the world-renowned Taj Mahal was a testament to the wealth of the Mughal empire, Tipu’s Tiger, an intricate, almost life-sized mechanical toy, represented the king of...
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Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When Ms. Frizzle and her student Arnold follow an underground passage beneath Craig's Castle Shop and find themselves in the middle of a siege of a 12th century English castle, they learn a great deal about both castles and the Middle Ages.
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The story of civilization volume pt. 7
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Simon and Schuster
Pub. Date
1961.
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English
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Teaching Company
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
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Presents a study of events that shaped modern Europe, from political revolution in the late 18th century to the collapse of communism at the end of the 20th century. Professor Childers details the political, social, cultural, and economic conditions leading to each of these events and traces their implications across the decades.
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English
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The follow-up to Pinker's groundbreaking The Better Angels of Our Nature presents the big picture of human progress: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science. Far from being a naïve hope, the Enlightenment, we now know, has worked. But more than ever, it needs a vigorous defense. The Enlightenment project swims against...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 23
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English
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Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday's vaults, waiting for his heir to find, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous--and addictive--than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest--a last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize....
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2023.
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English
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"Stand-up is all well and good, but observational humor that’s funny and warm may work best in books. And Tom Papa, whose loyal audiences are packed with “date night” couples of all ages, has perfected the form. In We're All In This Together, Papa’s thirty-seven short essays tackle these universal American topics, among others: –Love for Your First Car (“To Buy or Lease”) –The Truth about Personal Hygiene (“How You Know When It’s...
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Hinges of history volume 4
Pub. Date
[2003]
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IL: UG - BL: 10.5 - AR Pts: 15
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English
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The story of civilization volume 2
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Simon and Schuster
Pub. Date
1939-
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English
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Third World Press
Pub. Date
1987
Language
English
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A widely read classic exposition of the history of Africans on the continent, the people of African descent in the United States and in the diaspora. This is well researched scholarly work detailing the development of civilisation in Africa and its destruction.
59) The ancient Maya
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Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2010
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IL: LG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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