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Roy Sexton's first book Reel Roy Reviews, Vol.

There is a long-standing tradition within Western society to view human persons as, first and foremost, intellects.

Emile Durkheim (1858-1917), whose writings still exert great influence over sociological thought, has often been called the father of the sociology of education.

We live in a time when developments in bioethics and biotechnology mean that scientists are beginning to discover ways to slow down the ageing process and to cure previously incurable diseases in a bid to further alleviate the prospect of dying prematurely.

In 1875, nearly forty years after the Mexican War, Mexicans and Texans are still spilling blood over ownership of the Nueces Strip--a hot, dry stretch of coastal prairie that bushwackers and horse thieves have turned into a lawless hell.

The UUA Common Read is a great way to stay connected with your faith community and deepen your own spiritual experience.

An incredible work of investigative journalism, THE SNOWDEN FILES: The Inside Story of the World's Most Wanted Man by Luke Harding (The Guardian) tells the story of the individuals behind the biggest intelligence leak in history and the forces that tried to stop them.

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Saturday, January 25 1pm • Sharon Rhutasel • Living by Ear Kids share part of their lives with a wayward teacher.

With consummate skill, psychotherapist Alma Bond takes readers on a whirlwind tour of the life and loves of Marilyn Monroe and mid-century Hollywood.

It was announced today that Ruth Ozeki's Booker-shortlisted novel, A Tale for the Time Being, is on the shortlist for the Kitschies Red Tentacle Award.

Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) announced today the forthcoming publication of the Waterfire Saga, an epic new series set in the depths of the ocean where six mermaids seek to save their world, written by award-winning, New York Times best-selling novelist Jennifer Donnelly.

Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, will publish a holiday children's picture book by celebrity superstars Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey.

Susan Ziggy has been a life-long learner, raised by a psychologist father who was married several times, she learned from each relationship.

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Author Leigh K Cunningham received her seventh accolade with her latest title, 'Being Anti-Social' making a short list of books chosen by IndieReader as their best independently published books for 2013.

Many intellectuals are concerned with the direction society is heading.

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Many organizations require charitable donations to stay in operation.

Lloyd Vogan is a long time Christian and a retired police officer who has witnessed the destructive power of sin first hand.

According to the Gallup Economy and Personal Finance Survey, the average age of people retiring is 61.

What price are people willing to pay to get their family to safety? And what risks will a government and its agencies take to preserve national security? In his thrilling novel, author Walter Jung weaves together one man's need for his family's safety and one nation's efforts to preserve national se

After serving in the Vietnam War, Kwame Anthony Copeland became an anti-war activist and now dedicates his time exploring the possibilities of Homo sapiens' successes into the future.

Alec Merrill weaves a tale of adventure that shows how attitude and perseverance can overcome most obstacles in life in his well-crafted new historical fiction, 'Swift' (published by Archway Publishing).