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 The Salem Witch Trials: A Reference GuidePart of the enduring fascination of the Salem witch trials is the fact that, to date, no one theory has been able to fully explain the events that ravaged Salem in 1692. Countless causes, from ergot-infected rye to actual demonic posession, have been offered to explain why the accusations and erratic behavior of seven village girls left hundreds... | | World War II: A Student Encyclopedia (5 volume set)The 20th century's pivotal event, the climax of long-running animosities and aggression, and the beginning of the modern globalized world, World War II offers an infinite range of possible approaches and topics for students and teachers. Now there is a groundbreaking new reference that puts the entire scope of World War II in your... | | Cartesian Reflections: Essays on Descartes's PhilosophyJohn Cottingham explores central areas of Descartes's rich and wide-ranging philosophical system, including his accounts of thought and language, of freedom and action, of our relationship to the animal domain, and of human morality and the conduct of life. He also examines ways in which his philosophy has been misunderstood. The Cartesian... |
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Infinitesimal Differences: Controversies between Leibniz and his ContemporariesThe essays offer a unified and comprehensive view of 17th century mathematical and metaphysical disputes over status of infinitesimals, particularly the question whether they were real or mere fictions. Leibnizs development of the calculus and his understanding of its metaphysical foundation are taken as both a point of departure and a... | | | | |
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A Social History of ByzantiumWestern civilization owes an incalculable cultural and historical debt to the Byzantine Empire. Before falling to the Ottoman Turks in the mid-fifteenth century, the empire flourished for more than a thousand years, bridging the ancient and modern worlds. Byzantium profoundly influenced the pattern of cultural and political development in the lands... | | Mathematical Methods in Computer Science: Essays in Memory of Thomas BethThis Festschrift volume contains the proceedings of the conference Mathematical Methods in Computer Science, MMICS 2008, which was held during December 17-19, 2008, in Karlsruhe, Germany, in memory of Thomas Beth.
The themes of the conference reflected the many interests of Thomas Beth. Although, these interests might seem diverse, mathematical... | | California For Dummies (Dummies Travel)With two of the nation’s largest megalopolises — Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area—California has the largest, wealthiest, and most urbanized population of any state in the nation. Yet it’s also an agricultural wonderland, a nature-lovers paradise, a wine-lover’s dream, an outdoor enthusiast’s ideal... |
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Bulldogs For DummiesFind out how to select, train, and care for your Bulldog
Though originally bred for bull baiting, today's Bulldogs are calm, dignified, and courageous - and make great pets. Whether you're already a Bulldog owner or you're thinking about becoming one, this friendly guide will answer your questions and help you and your Bully live... | | | | |
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