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Arrested development and philosophy they've made a huge mistake /

Table of Contents: “…Verrochi -- To bias Tobias : gender identity, sexuality, and Arrested development / Darci Doll -- I'm Oscar.com : the problem(s) of personal identity in Arrested development / Kristopher Phillips -- You can't do magic : Gob Bluth and the illusionist's craft / Michael Cholbi -- Is justified Bluth belief knowledge? / Brett Coppenger and Kristopher Phillips -- Bunkers and balls : Arrested development, underdetermination, and the theory-ladenness of observation / Michael Da Silva -- No touching! …”
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Anthropological approaches to zooarchaeology complexity, colonialism, and animal transformations /

Table of Contents: “…Sims -- The birds and animals in ancient Armenian art / Ninna Manaseryan -- The transformations of the quetzal bird / Carmen Aguilera -- Pets in pots : superstitious belief in a medieval Christian (12th-14th century) village in Hungary / Márta Daróczi-Szabó -- "Left" is "right" : the symbolism behind side choice among ancient animal sacrifices / Michael MacKinnon -- The composition and interpretation of associated bone groups from Wessex / James Morris -- Making themselves at home : the archaeology of commensal vertebrates / Terry O'Connor.…”
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Anthems, Sonnets, and Chants : Recovering the African American Poetry of the 1930s / by Woodson, Jon

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Recent social trends in Bulgaria, 1960-1995

Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: 0.1 Demographic Trends 33 -- 0.2 Macro-economic Trends 42 -- 0.3 Macro-technological Trends 54 -- 1 Age Groups -- 1.1 Youth 62 -- 1.2 Elders 68 -- 2 Microsocial -- 2.1 Self-identification 72 -- 2.2 Kinship Networks 77 -- 2.3 Community and Neighbourhood Types 83 -- 2.4 Local Autonomy 91 -- 2.5 Voluntary Associations 99 -- 2.6 Sociability Networks 104 -- 3 Women -- 3.1 Female Roles 107 -- 3.2 Childbearing 112 -- 3.3 Matrimonial Models 116 -- 3.4 Women's Employment 122 -- 3.5 Reproductive Technologies 136 -- 4 Labour Market -- 4.1 Unemployment 138 -- 4.2 Skills and Occupational Levels 142 -- 4.3 Types of Employment 147 -- 4.4 Sectors of the Labour Force 153 -- 4.5 Computerization of Work 158 -- 5 Labour and Management -- 5.1 Work Organization 162 -- 5.2 Personnel Administration 166 -- 5.3 Sizes and Types of Enterprises 173 -- 6 Social Stratification -- 6.1 Occupational Status 180 -- 6.2 Social Mobility 192 -- 6.3 Economic Inequality 198 -- 6.4 Social Inequality 206 -- 7 Social Relations -- 7.1 Conflict 218 -- 7.2 Negotiation 224 -- 7.3 Norms of Conduct 230 -- 7.4 Authority 235 -- 7.5 Public Opinion 243 -- 8 State and Service Institutions -- 8.1 Educational System 247 -- 8.2 Health System 254 -- 8.3 Welfare System 259 -- 8.4 The State 265 -- 9 Mobilizing Institutions -- 9.1 Labour Unions 269 -- 9.2 Religious Institutions 276 -- 9.3 The Military 281 -- 9.4 Political Parties 289 -- 9.5 Mass Media 294 -- 10 Institutionalization of Social Forces -- 10.1 Dispute Settlement 302 -- 10.2 Institutionalization of Labour Unions 307 -- 10.3 Social Movements 311 -- 10.4 Interest Groups 317 -- 11 Ideologies and Beliefs -- 11.1 Political Differentiation 325 -- 11.2 Confidence in Institutions 331 -- 11.3 Economic Orientations 336 -- 11.4 Radicalism 341 -- 11.5 Religious Beliefs 347 -- 12 Household Resources -- 12.1 Personal and Family Income 353 -- 12.2 Informal Economy 359 -- 12.3 Personal and Family Wealth 362 -- 13 Life-Style -- 13.1 Market Goods and Services 367 -- 13.2 Mass Information 375 -- 13.3 Personal Health and Beauty Practices 382 -- 13.4 Time Use 386 -- 13.5 Daily Mobility 389 -- 13.6 Household Production 392 -- 13.7 Forms of Erotic Expression 395 -- 13.8 Mood-altering Substances 401 -- 14 Leisure -- 14.1 Amount and Use of Free Time 409 -- 14.2 Vacation Patterns 413 -- 14.3 Athletics and Sports 415 -- 14.4 Cultural Activities and Practices 418 -- 15 Educational Attainment -- 15.1 General Education 426 -- 15.2 Vocational and Professional Education 431 -- 15.3 Continuing Education 439 -- 16 Integration and Marginalization -- 16.1 Ethnic Minorities 440 -- 16.2 Crime and Punishment 448 -- 16.3 Emotional Disorders and Self-destructive Behaviour 459 -- 16.4 Poverty 465 -- 17 Attitudes and Values -- 17.1 Satisfaction 470 -- 17.2 Perceptions of Social Problems 476 -- 17.3 Orientations to the Future 479 -- 17.4 Values 483 -- 17.5 National Identity 489.…”
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Soundings in Tibetan medicine anthropological and historical perspectives : PIATS 2003 : Tibetan studies : proceedings of the Tenth Seminar of the International Association for Tib...

Table of Contents: “…Himalayan medical encounters: the establishment of biomedicine in Tibet and in Indian exile / Alex McKay -- Integrating abstraction: modernising medicine at Lhasa's Mentsikhang / Vincanne Adams -- Sa cha 'di ma 'phrod na: displacement and traditional Tibetan medicine among Tibetan refugees in India / Audrey Prost -- Sherpa beliefs and western medicine: providing health care at Khunde Hospital, Nepal / Susan Heydon -- Bon lineage doctors and the local transmission of knowing medical practice in Nagchu / Mona Schrempf -- A crisis of confidence: a comparison between shifts in Tibetan medical education in Nepal and Tibet / Sienna Craig -- Making a medical living: on the monetisation of Tibetan medicine in Spiti / Florian Besch -- The land of milk and barley: medicinal plants, staple foods, and discourses of subjectivity in Rgyal thang / Denise Glover -- Engaging the subtle body: re-approaching bla rituals in the Himalaya / Barbara Gerke -- Spirit causation and illness in Tibetan medicine / Geoffrey Samuel -- 'Life-wind illness' in Tibetan medicine: depression, generalised anxiety, and panic attack / Eric Jacobson -- Tibetan medicine and the classification and treatment of mental illness / Colin Millard -- 'Magical movements' ('phrul 'khor) in the Bon tradition and possible applications as a CIM therapy / M. …”
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On norms and agency conversations about gender equality with women and men in 20 countries /

Table of Contents: “…Foreword / RACHEL KYTE -- Foreword / JUDITH RODIN -- Acknowledgments -- About the authors -- Introduction: the norms of power and the power of norms -- The study approach -- Methodology of the study -- Discussing and researching gender equality : a brief introduction to the primary study concepts -- Creating and enforcing gender through norms, roles and beliefs -- Changing norms -- Overview of chapters -- References -- Gender norms -- The rules we live by : gender norms and ideal images -- Normative frameworks for household gender inequalities -- The good girl, the good boy -- Community-level views of gender norms -- References -- Negotiating the norms that bind : a winding road -- The quiet relaxing and changing of norms -- Timing is all: negotiating opportunities and gender-specific responsibilities -- Intergenerational transmission of the possibility of change -- Gender norms in transition -- "A woman should be beaten if she deserves punishment" -- A. extent and forms of domestic violence -- B. causes and consequences of domestic violence -- References -- Having and making choices -- Strategic life decisions : who has the final say? …”
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Digital technology in physical education : global perspectives /

Table of Contents: “…Next generation PE : thoughtful integration of digital technologies / Ivo van Hilvoorde and Jeroen Koekoek -- Digital video and self modeling in the PE classroom / Tao Zhang and Hongxin Li -- Adopting self-controlled video feedback in physical education : a way to unite self-regulation skills, motivational beliefs and motor skill learning / Marjan Kok and John van der Kamp -- The role of digital technology in the assessment of children's movement competence during primary school physical education lessons / Tom van Rossum and David Morley -- Exploring pedagogies of digital technology in physical education through appreciative inquiry / Julia Sargent and Ashley Casey -- Technology in models-based practice : a case of sport education / Oleg Sinelnikov -- Using social media in the sport education model / Mauro Andre? …”
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Understanding Society and Natural Resources Forging New Strands of Integration Across the Social Sciences /

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China's influence and the centre-periphery tug of war in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indo-Pacific /

Table of Contents: “…Fong -- More than sharp power : Chinese influence operations in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and beyond / Wu Jieh-min -- China's assimilation of peripheries in former Qing imperial frontiers : a comparative-historical perspective / Hung Ho-fung -- Peripheral nationalisms of Taiwan and Hong Kong under China's influence : a comparative-nationalism perspective / Wu Rwei-ren -- China's empire-building across peripheries : a comparative-imperialism perspective / Kwong Kin-ming -- China's influence on Hong Kong's elections : evidence from Legislative Council elections / Ma Ngok -- China's influence on Hong Kong's economy : lessons from mainlander tourism / Jackson Yeh -- China's influence on Hong Kong's media : subduing press freedom / Chan Chi Kit -- China's influence on Hong Kong's entertainment industry : lessons from film production / Klavier Wang -- China's influence on Hong Kong's religions : inter-religious comparison / Ying-ho Kwong -- China's influence on Taiwan's elections : the impact of the "1992 Consensus" on presidential elections / Wu Jieh-min and Liao Mei -- China's influence on Taiwan's economy : the economic statecraft of mainlander tourism / Tsai Hung-Jeng -- China's influence on Taiwan's media : A model of transnational diffusion of Chinese censorship / Huang Jaw-nian -- China's influence on Taiwan's entertainment industry : the Chinese state, entertainment capital, and netizens in the witch-hunt for "Taiwan independence suspects" / Liao Mei -- China's influence on Taiwan's religions : Mazu belief across the strait / Ku Ming-chun and Hong Ying-fa -- China's influence in Southeast Asia : no easy answers / Ian Chong -- China's influence in South Asia : under the shadow of the Sino-Indian relationship / Chietigj Bajpaee -- China's influence in Central Asia : Sinophobia and the wave of anti-China protests / Jun Kumakura -- China's influence in Australia and New Zealand : making the democratic world safe for dictatorship / Kevin Carrico and Feng Chongyi -- China's influence and the pushback : tentative conclusions beyond Hong Kong and Taiwan / Andrew J. …”
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Making the White Man's West : Whiteness and the Creation of the American West / by Pierce, Jason (Jason Eric)

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Custodial grandparenting individual, cultural, and ethnic diversity /

Table of Contents: “…Randolph, and James L. Lyons -- Religious beliefs and practices among African American custodial grandparents / Martha R. …”
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Inheritance in contemporary America : the social dimensions of giving across generations / by Angel, Jacqueline Lowe

Table of Contents: “…-- Contemporary studies of money -- Gifts as assistance -- Contextualizing gift giving -- Simply love -- Fellowship for funds -- Giving, not receiving -- The family life cycle and inheritance -- Money memories: narratives of the meaning of giving and receiving -- History lessons -- The silent generation -- Baby boomers -- Expanding obligations equal shrinking inheritances -- Drawing down assets -- Deciding too late or not at all -- Family disagreements -- Background on the interviews -- Early beginnings of family dynamics and money -- Money as a gift -- Money with strings attached -- How money matters -- The costs of wealth -- A guarded secret -- The value of gifts -- Contemporary values and beliefs regarding intergenerational transfers -- It isn't just money -- Family values and ideologies -- Leaving a legacy -- Transferring assets -- Inter vivos exchanges -- Children helping parents -- Choosing inheritance -- Challenges to family ideologies -- To give or not to give, that is the question -- Leaving a legacy: personal security, family obligations, and the state -- The effects of public policy on family gift giving -- How estate taxes vary -- Estate taxes and exemptions -- Estate planning for the family -- Private long-term care insurance -- Estate recovery and related long-term care financing issues -- Inter vivos transfers and inheritance -- The impact of gift giving on the family: what helps? …”
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Inheritance in Contemporary America The Social Dimensions of Giving across Generations / by Angel, Jacqueline Lowe

Table of Contents: “…-- Contemporary studies of money -- Gifts as assistance -- Contextualizing gift giving -- Simply love -- Fellowship for funds -- Giving, not receiving -- The family life cycle and inheritance -- Money memories: narratives of the meaning of giving and receiving -- History lessons -- The silent generation -- Baby boomers -- Expanding obligations equal shrinking inheritances -- Drawing down assets -- Deciding too late or not at all -- Family disagreements -- Background on the interviews -- Early beginnings of family dynamics and money -- Money as a gift -- Money with strings attached -- How money matters -- The costs of wealth -- A guarded secret -- The value of gifts -- Contemporary values and beliefs regarding intergenerational transfers -- It isn't just money -- Family values and ideologies -- Leaving a legacy -- Transferring assets -- Inter vivos exchanges -- Children helping parents -- Choosing inheritance -- Challenges to family ideologies -- To give or not to give, that is the question -- Leaving a legacy: personal security, family obligations, and the state -- The effects of public policy on family gift giving -- How estate taxes vary -- Estate taxes and exemptions -- Estate planning for the family -- Private long-term care insurance -- Estate recovery and related long-term care financing issues -- Inter vivos transfers and inheritance -- The impact of gift giving on the family: what helps? …”
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Inheritance in Contemporary America : The Social Dimensions of Giving across Generations / by Angel, Jacqueline Lowe

Table of Contents: “…-- Contemporary studies of money -- Gifts as assistance -- Contextualizing gift giving -- Simply love -- Fellowship for funds -- Giving, not receiving -- The family life cycle and inheritance -- Money memories: narratives of the meaning of giving and receiving -- History lessons -- The silent generation -- Baby boomers -- Expanding obligations equal shrinking inheritances -- Drawing down assets -- Deciding too late or not at all -- Family disagreements -- Background on the interviews -- Early beginnings of family dynamics and money -- Money as a gift -- Money with strings attached -- How money matters -- The costs of wealth -- A guarded secret -- The value of gifts -- Contemporary values and beliefs regarding intergenerational transfers -- It isn't just money -- Family values and ideologies -- Leaving a legacy -- Transferring assets -- Inter vivos exchanges -- Children helping parents -- Choosing inheritance -- Challenges to family ideologies -- To give or not to give, that is the question -- Leaving a legacy: personal security, family obligations, and the state -- The effects of public policy on family gift giving -- How estate taxes vary -- Estate taxes and exemptions -- Estate planning for the family -- Private long-term care insurance -- Estate recovery and related long-term care financing issues -- Inter vivos transfers and inheritance -- The impact of gift giving on the family: what helps? …”
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Culture, Curiosity and Communication in Scientific Discovery The Eye in Ideas. by Sanitt, Nigel

Table of Contents: “…; 9.2 Creation; 9.3 Religion; 9.4 Belief; 9.5 Benefits; 9.6 Free will debate; 9.7 Morals; 10. …”
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The Three Ages of Government : From the Person, to the Group, to the World / by Raadschelders, J. C. N.

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Democrats and Republicans-- rhetoric and reality comparing the voters in statistics and anecdotes / by Fried, Joseph

Table of Contents: “…-- Introduction -- Details -- Donations -- Volunteerism -- Analysis: Why Some People Give More -- Income level -- Religious beliefs and political ideology -- Conclusions -- Chapter 5: Who Pays More Taxes? …”
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Weight loss and emotional health / by Calcagno, Cheri

Table of Contents: “…-- More than a mind-body experience -- Hope grows the fruit of success -- Positive core beliefs -- You have a special place in this world -- Where do you find your value? …”
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The psychology and physiology of reaching a healthy weight / by Calcagno, Cheri

Table of Contents: “…The path towards a healthy weight -- People are struggling -- The weight loss industry -- Do it right this time -- A nation in trouble -- It's not always good to be normal -- Your body doesn't like being overweight -- Getting better each day -- You are worth it -- Creating change -- Change is difficult -- Thrive, don't merely survive -- Journaling is worth the investment -- Core beliefs drive our behaviors -- Being accountable --…”
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Transforming an Idea into a Business with Design Thinking : the Structured Approach from Silicon Valley for Entrepreneurs and Leaders. by Alam, Mashhood

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