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Drawing from ancient and modern folklore, myth, and religion, this reference work delves into the social and anthropological significance of supernatural beings such as angels, demons, dwarfs, encantados, fairies, keremets, nats and nymphs.

Girls' lives, their experiences, and the roles they've played in the social, cultural, economic and political history of the United States have been widely overlooked and under-researched. This reference work presents hundreds of articles by more than 80 high-profile interdisciplinary scholars, covering all aspects of girls' roles in American society, past and present.

Examines 12 key immigration issues from colonial times to the present through eighty-six pro and con primary documents and explanatory commentary.

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This extended study of one of the critical campaigns of World War I sheds light on vital strategic consequences for both sides.Published during the centennial of the events it considers, this book provides a comprehensive examination of one of the most interesting and influential campaigns of World War I, a campaign that was the apex of mobile warfare at the time. By the late summer of 1915, the Russian threat to Austria-Hungary had been elimi...

The encyclopedia covers social reformers in many areas: health care, medicine, housing, the environment, civil rights, labor legislation, family reform, birth control, suffrage and other issues affecting the daily lives of ordinary people.

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This work investigates evidence and interpretation of all facets of life in ancient Canaan and Israel. It also includes detailed plans of archaeological sites, settlements and architecture, plus drawings, photographs and scientific illustrations of ancient artifacts.

The definitive compilation on witchcraft and witch hunting in the early modern era exploring significant people, places, beliefs, and events.

What is often labeled "domestic violence" is, in this book, referred to as "family violence, " because the emotional terrorism that infuses violence between adults affects not only the adult victims but also the children who witness the abuse. Dalpiaz shows how a caring and thoughtful parent can recognize the trauma family violence inflicts upon children, and how to help them recover and go on to live happy, violence-free childhoods.

Covering the intricate facets of America's most important democratic tradition, this book serves as an important resource to understand how citizens' views are translated into governmental action.

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This comprehensive encyclopedia covers the reciprocal effects that the politics, foreign policy, and culture of Spain, Portugal, and the American nations have had on one another since the time of Columbus.

Earth science forces, including earthquakes, fossils, the Earth's spheres, the Big Bang Theory, El Nino, and the atmosphere, are presented at a level appropriate for beginners. Concepts are clarified through the use of examples, tables, and figures. Readers will also learn about more advanced topics within earth science, including geochronology, seismology, and geomagnetism.

This groundbreaking textbook and guide for library school students and librarians will help you¿regardless of experience level or environment¿learn the ins and outs of working with online databases, the best tactics for effective research online, and the methods for conveying these search skills to others.Experienced librarian and instructor Suzanne S. Bell presents methods for effectively searching across disciplines and interfaces in this up...

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This book provides the context and tools to create knowledge via a proven process of inquiry, questions, and conversation. It introduces the theoretical background to explain why, as well as the practical hands-on skills and processes to demonstrate how, to surface tacit knowledge--that which we know but which we have not yet made explicit in conversation, e.g., background, education, and experience--and create new knowledge in collaboration w...

This is an exploration of the technological evolution and social history of cruisers, describing their many uses in war and peace. The book covers the most significant cruiser and battle cruiser designs, providing details such as hull dimensions, armour, armament and means of propulsion.

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