Hands Up, Don't Shoot: Why the Protests in Ferguson and Baltimore Matter, and how They Changed America 1479819743, 9781479819744

Hands Up, Don’t Shoot: Why the Protests in Ferguson and Baltimore Matter, and How They Changed America 9781479819744

Understanding the explosive protests over police killings and the legacy of racism Following the high-profile deaths of

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Relics: What They Are and Why They Matter 9780895558596

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Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation 9780691224381

A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life—and why they have the power to spe

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The Loud Minority: Why Protests Matter in American Democracy 9780691201726

Combining historical accounts, statistical analysis, detailed interviews, and a close case study of the Black Lives Matt

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The Philosophy of Comics: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter 9780190845438, 9780190845445, 9780190845469, 0190845430

How do comics produce such a striking range of vibrant stories, representations, and expressions of the sensibilities of

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Preaching the Women of the Old Testament : Who They Were and Why They Matter 9781611647891, 9780664259693

Take an in-depth look at over twenty fierce, faithful, and strong women featured in the Old Testament with Preaching the

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Special Advisers: Who They Are, What They Do and Why They Matter 9781474201032

Viewers of The Thick of It will know of special advisers as spin doctors and political careerists. Several well-known mi

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Erasmus and Voltaire: Why They Still Matter 9781442685758

A companion piece to Dualisms, Quinones' 2007 book, Erasmus and Voltaire differs in method: where its predecessor l

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Revolutions: How They Changed History and What They Mean Today 9780500775554, 9780500775561

Leading historians from around the world reflect on the great revolutions of modern history and explore their lasting le

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Understanding Girls with ADHD: How they feel and why they do what they do

A groundbreaking book for parents, health care professionals, and educators, this guide increases awareness of girls wit

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