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Cursed Objects

Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items

by J. W. Ocker ...

They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you.Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death ... Read more

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Series Book 2 - The ParentData Series
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What Every BODY is Saying

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Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast

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Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
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The Greek Myths

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by Robert Graves ...

Series series Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition
Robert Graves, classicist, poet, and unorthodox critic, retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audienceAnd, in the two volumes of The Greek Myths, he demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that Greek Mythology is “no more mysterious in content than are modern election cartoons.” His work covers, in nearly two hundred sections, the creation myths; the legends ... Read more

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Superintelligence

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The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains. If machine brains one day come to surpass human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become very powerful. As the fate of ... Read more

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Grocery for One

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The United States of Cryptids

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Bird by Bird

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Spanish verbs

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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Apocalypse

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The Sherlock Holmes Handbook

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Information

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An essential guide to the ways information has shaped and been shaped by societiesThanks to recent advances, we now enjoy seemingly unlimited access to information. How did information become so central to our everyday lives? This book traces the global emergence of information practices and technologies across pivotal epochs and regions, providing invaluable historical perspectives on the ways ... Read more

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The Politics of Development

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A pathbreaking introduction to the controversial, contested and deeply political topic of development. Written in an engaging and eminently readable style, leading authors invite readers to examine the political dynamics behind some of today’s most complex global issues, from rising inequality and social exclusion to the climate crisis. By confronting false assumptions and dispelling myths, the ... Read more

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Greek Mythology for Kids: From the Gods to the Titans

Greek Mythology Books

by Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Greek & Roman Myths
Why would you introduce your child to Greek mythology when they are just figments of the imagination? Well, there are many benefits a child can harvest from learning Greek mythology. For one, it fuels the imagination and help them become more creative. Greek mythology also teaches about the core values of love, courage and kindness. So grab a copy of this educational book today! ... Read more

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International Development

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by Damien Kingsbury, John McKay, Dr Matthew Clarke, Kyoko Kusakabe ...

How can a country industrialise without causing environmental damage? How do development professionals ensure they act in the interests of recipients, rather than their own donor country? And how is the humanitarian project of development complicated by ideological objectives?The fourth edition of this renowned textbook covers the most urgent issues facing the field of development. With the return ... Read more

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The History of Development

From Western Origins to Global Faith

by Gilbert Rist ...

Translated by Patrick Camiller ...

Series series Development Essentials
In this landmark text, Gilbert Rist provides a comprehensive and compelling overview of what the idea of development has meant throughout history. He traces it from its origins in the Western view of history, through the early stages of the world system, the rise of US hegemony, and the supposed triumph of third-worldism, through to new concerns about the environment and globalization.Assessing ... Read more

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Series series Routledge Guides to Practice in Museums, Galleries and Heritage
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Cursed Objects

Cribsheet

What Every BODY is Saying

Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast

This Way Up

The Greek Myths

Superintelligence

Grocery for One

The United States of Cryptids

Bird by Bird

Savvy Chic

Etiquette Guide to Japan

Le Principe de Lucifer

Spanish verbs

The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Apocalypse

Tot un caràcter

The Sherlock Holmes Handbook

Information

The Politics of Development

Greek Mythology for Kids: From the Gods to the Titans

Selling Ebooks

International Development

The History of Development

Marketing Strategy for Museums