pIn his iLetter to Menoeceusi, the ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus states that \'death is nothing to us\'. Few philosophers then or since have agreed with his controversial argument, upholding instead that death constitutes a deprivation and is therefore to be feared. Diverging from the current trend and sparking fresh debate, this book provides an imaginative defense of the Epicurean view of death.

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pMultiple sclerosis comes with a multitude of symptoms that affect people daily. The same way you manage your bank account or your house, you need to keep on top of how MS affects your life. In Getting On with Your Life with MS, authors Dr. Vanessa Bouchard and Dr. Nancy E. Mayo present a guide to help you take action so that you are in charge and MS is not. Bouchard and Mayo focus on helping you manage

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pAgainst a backdrop of seven hundred years of bourgeois struggle, eminent lawyer and educator, Michael E. Tigar, develops a Marxist theory of law and jurisprudence based upon the Western experience. This well-researched and documented study traces the role of law and lawyers in the European bourgeoisies\'s conquest of power and in the process complements the analyses of such major figures as R.H. tawney

The text is divided into two parts part One deals with the most important analytical methods current in the English-speaking world, treating each in turn. They are presented method by method because each one involves a characteristic set of beliefs and it is important to identify those beliefs i order to avoid applying inappropriate techniques that produce irrelevant data. The question of how you decide

The Earth was born in fire. Through clear text and brilliant illustrations, this exciting book explains how human beings discovered what fire is, and how they have gradually learned to harness its awesome power.

piThe Yale Criticsi was first published in 1983. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions.p pA heated debate has been raging in North America in recent years over the form and function of literature. At the center of the fray is a group of critics teaching

pA deficiency in self-awareness, unhealthy view of ego coupled with arrogance, bottom-line fixation, lack of integrity, and treating people as cogs in the proverbial \'well-oiled machine\' has created a leadership crisis in corporations, religion, politics, and government in America. Many unsuspecting leaders\' default toward leadership styles that reduce morale, decrease productivity, encourage attrition

Reproduction of the original The Knight of Malta by Eugene Sue

As the acclaimed author of iThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittmani and iA Lesson Before Dyingi, Ernest J. Gaines b. 1933 has been publishing stories and novels for more than sixty years. His brilliant portrayals of race, community, and culture in rural south Louisiana have made him one of the most respected and beloved living American writers. piErnest J. Gaines Conversations ibrings together the

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pThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity individual or corporate has a copyright on the body of the work.ppScholars believe,

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A breath-taking river with lush wetlands and Florida\'\'s natural environment are Bennett\'s inspiration for The River Widens. It is a poetically stunning collection about the moods and creatures of a Florida tidal river. Bennett\'s meditations and observations, coupled with his biologist\'s perspective of the Braden River, create succinct, wry and lyrical poems. On a dock or a flats walk, or a kayak

pFollow Gypsy the farm pup as she navigates her new home. From the fun sunny days frolicking with barnyard friends to the scary thunderstorms, Gypsy helps the children learn that God is there to protect them every day.p

piPerovskite Metal Oxides Synthesis, Properties and Applicationsi provides a brief overview of the topic, the synthesis of various types of perovskites, their properties, characterisation and application.p pPerovskite metal oxides can be prepared by different techniques i.e., solid state reaction technique, ball milling, chemical route sol gel, co-precipitation, etc.. The functionality of perovskite

pArchitects have been intrigued by prefabricated construction since the early twentieth century. Recent advances in design, engineering and manufacturing processes have led to a significant expansion in the use of pre-assembled components, which are fitted to finished structures on site. Collectively, such processes are becoming known as offsite construction. ppA ground-breaking text, iOffsite Architecturei

bWhen dragons are causing sickness in villages around the world, a young warrior must go in search of the dragons\' stones that hold key information to protect villagers. This magical tale creatively illustrates for young readers how vaccines offer critical protection for kids and their communities.b pONCE UPON A TIME... when four dragons threaten to bring sickness to villages everywhere, wizards around

Alfredo Mirand, a sociology professor, Stanford Law graduate, and part-time pro bono attorney, represents clients who are rascuache-a Spanish word for poor or even wretched-and on the margins of society. For Mirand, however, rascuache means to be down but not out, an underdog who is still holding its ground. iRascuache Lawyeri offers a unique perspective on providing legal services to poor, usually