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A family heads out for a fun day at the beach, and rhyming text paired with colorful illustrations relate how they track the footprints of different animals in the sand, from hopping sandpipers and scuttling crabs to burrowing turtles and, of course, Daddy's feet, too.
2) Ethics
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Ethics is a philosophical work written by Aristotle, in which he explores the nature of human morality and virtue. In this work, Aristotle seeks to identify the highest good for human beings and determine how individuals can live a good life. Aristotle argues that the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve happiness or eudaimonia, which he defines as a state of complete well-being and fulfillment. He believes that happiness is achieved through...
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This profound exploration delves into the nature of human societies, governance, and the pursuit of the good life. Aristotle meticulously analyzes various political systems, the role of citizens, and the virtues necessary for a just society. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the principles underpinning modern political theory and the quest for justice.
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In "Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals," Kant explores the ethical foundation of human actions. He argues for the supremacy of moral duty based on rational principles, emphasizing the intrinsic value of goodwill. Kant's deontological ethics asserts that individuals should act according to universalizable moral maxims, independent of consequences. The text delves into the concept of categorical imperatives and the autonomy of the moral...
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Provides a guide to how a musical theatre production is made, and features advice on how to get a career in musical theatre. Explores the history of musical theatre, and highlights the creation and development of famous Broadway shows. Profiles the work of scriptwriters and composers, directors, actors, musicians, stage managers, set and costume designers, and casting directors. Includes black-and-white photographs.
13) The ultimate glow up guide: a guide to self growth, self care, and becoming the best version of you
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Offers a self-help guide for women on how to shed negative self-image, end cycles of needless dieting and body shaming, embrace the person they are, and become the person they were mean to be.
14) Under her eye
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A collection of over 100 dark poems by women on the topic of violence against women.
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Just after World War II, the people of McCall, Idaho, found themselves with a problem on their hands. McCall was a lovely resort community in Idaho's backcountry with mountain views, a sparkling lake, and plenty of forests. People rushed to build roads and homes there to enjoy the year-round outdoor activities. It was a beautiful place to live. And not just for humans. For centuries, beavers had made the region their home. But what's good for beavers...
16) Walkman
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Contains a collection of poems by the author that explore themes of nostalgia, life experiences, the end of the world, and memories.
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A comic artist offers visual interpretations of twenty-four classic poems exploring such topics as identity, time, mortality, and nature. Features the works of such writers as Maya Angelou, W. H. Auden, Emily Dickinson, Seamus Heaney, Langston Hughes, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Edgar Allen Poe, Carl Sandburg, William Wordsworth, W. B. Yeats, Ezra Pound, Robert Frost, and Christina Rossetti.
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"In the late 1970s, grain prices had tanked, farm auction notices filled newspapers, and people had forgotten that food didn't grow in grocery stores. So, on February 5, 1979, thousands of tractors from all parts of the US flooded Washington, DC, in protest. Author Lindsay H. Metcalf, a journalist who grew up on a family farm, shares this rarely told story of grassroots perseverance and economic justice. In 1979, US farmers traveled to Washington,...