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Founded by Alfred C. Kinsey in 1947, the Kinsey Institute has been a leading organization in developing an understanding of human sexuality.
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From Book 1: A breath-taking appraisal of the full expanse of European civilization; from the earliest prehistoric hunter-gatherers to the brilliant minds...
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From Book 1: "Five Stars, Gold Medal winner. It breathes life into the history we read so blandly. The characters are beautifully flawed,...
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Library of America gathers for the first time the entire body of work set in the imaginary central European nation of Orsinia—the enchanting,...
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The contemporary world is increasingly defined by dizzying flows of people and ideas. But while Western travel is associated with a pioneering spirit of...
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This collection of essays explores the significance of practice in understanding American Protestant life. The authors are historians of American religion,...
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Runaway Slaves: Rebels on the Plantation - Kindle edition by Franklin, John Hope, Loren Schweninger. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC,...
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Robert Macomber's Honor series of naval fiction follows the life and career of Peter Wake in the U.S. Navy during the tumultuous years from 1863 to 1901.
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