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All Over Ireland

by Karen Ackland

The focus on Irish themes proves the adage that the local is the universal. These are stories that concern us all. "All Over Ireland" features fourteen short stories by contemporary Irish writers, stories in which emigration is a... Read More

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Environmentalism of the Rich

by Anna Call

Presenting an economic analysis of environmentalism, this book argues not only that environmental activism by celebrities and large companies is largely ineffectual, but that global capitalism itself is the most significant driver of... Read More

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The New Ecology

by Anna Call

Featuring novel ideas communicated clearly, this book is likely to have broad appeal. Human impact on the environment has become a certainty. However, the idea that humans are a force separate from the environment may be a harmful one.... Read More

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Art and NYC

by Rachel Jagareski

This is a useful and fun guide for travelers and art aficionados who want to experience New York’s legendary art scene. While it is doubtful that any book could ever encompass the sprawling, hydra-headed NYC art world, "Art and NYC" is... Read More

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Distilled Knowledge

by Catherine Thureson

Reading this book will transform any ordinary barfly into the most knowledgeable and interesting person at the bar. Clearly written and meticulously organized, "Distilled Knowledge" is packed with interesting facts about the science of... Read More

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Ethical Porn for Dicks

by Claire Foster

Ethical Porn is bound to be controversial, but it includes great information given from a forceful perspective. “Dude, if you want your girlfriend to watch porn with you, you gotta be cool,” advises David J. Ley in his punchy new... Read More

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