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|  | The University in Ruins by Bill Readings
A structural and historical analysis of the Euro-American university as a modern institution, a discussion of its present failure resulting from the decline of the nation-state and the rise of transnational economies, and a call to arms to reform the purpose and methodology of the postcultural university. AUTHOR: Bill Readings
PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | Fatal Extraction
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Reminiscent of And the Band Played On , here is an intriguing look into an unsolved AIDS mystery--and the questionable policies that have resulted. Kimberly Bergalis attracted nationwide attention when she accused her dentist of giving her AIDS. In this thoughtful examination, Mark Carl Rom poses a number of unanswered questions surrounding this case and makes conclusions that will shock readers.
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Mathematical Handbook of Formulas & Tables by John Liu, Murray R. Spiegel
Concise, easy-to-use versions of the biggest and best-selling classics in the Scaum's Outline series. Format will be streamlined and updated for a contemporary look and feel. Each book will extract the absolute essence of the subject, presenting it in concise and readily understandable form, emphasizing clarity and brevity. Graphic elements like sidebars, reader-alert icons, and boxed highlights will feature selected points from the text, highlighting keys to learning and giving students quick pointers to the essentials. AUTHOR: John Liu, Murray R. Spiegel
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Dia's Story Cloth by Chue Cha, Dia Cha, Nhia Thao Cha
A woman shares the recent history of the Hmong people by telling of her childhood experiences. Born in Laos, Dia evacuated to Thailand with her family when she was a child. The family spent four years in a refugee camp before immigrating to the United States. Dia's tale is illustrated by an actual story cloth--a colorful needlework design that depicts a story--created by her aunt and uncle while they lived in a refugee camp in Thailand. AUTHOR: Chue Cha, Dia Cha, Nhia Thao Cha
PUBLISHER: Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Amnesty International by Reg Grant
Description not available.Profiles the human rights organization Amnesty International, discusses its purpose, how it works, who it works for, and how it helps children. AUTHOR: Reg Grant
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Insanity Is Doing the Same Thing by Bill O'Hanlon
Description not available.A guide to solving problems of all kinds presents ten solution keys that help redefine the viewpoint of a given issue, ultimately leading to a satisfactory solution. Reprint. AUTHOR: Bill O'Hanlon
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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