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- The complete classical music guide / by Burrows, John,1939-; Wiffen, Charles.; Ainsley, Robert.;
LSC- Subjects: Music; Music appreciation.;
- © 2012., DK Pub.,
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- The life-changing science of detecting bullshit / by Petrocelli, John V.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Expanding upon his viral TEDx Talk, psychology professor and social scientist John V. Petrocelli reveals the critical thinking habits you can develop to recognize and combat pervasive false information that harms society in The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit. Bullshit is the foundation of contaminated thinking and bad decisions leading to health consequences, financial losses, legal consequences, broken relationships, and wasted time and resources. No matter how smart we believe ourselves to be, we're all susceptible to bullshit-and we all engage in it. While we may brush it off as harmless marketing sales speak or as humorous, embellished claims, it's actually much more dangerous and insidious. It's how Bernie Madoff successfully swindled billions of dollars from even the most experienced financial experts with his Ponzi scheme. It's how the protocols of Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward resulted in the deaths of 36 million people from starvation. Presented as truths by authority figures and credentialed experts, bullshit appears legitimate, and we accept their words as gospel. If we don't question the information we receive from bullshit artists to prove their thoughts and theories, we allow these falsehoods to take root in our memories and beliefs. This faulty data affects our decision making capabilities, sometimes resulting in regrettable life choices. But with a little dose of skepticism and a commitment to truth seeking, you can build your critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills to evaluate information, separate fact from fiction, and see through bullshitter spin. In The Life-Changing Science of Detecting Bullshit, experimental social psychologist John V. Petrocelli provides invaluable strategies not only to recognize and protect yourself from everyday bullshit, but to accept your own lack of knowledge about subjects and avoid in engaging in bullshit just for societal conformity. With real world examples from people versed in bullshit who work in the used car, real estate, wine, and diamond industries, Petrocelli exposes the red-flag warning signs found in the anecdotal stories, emotional language, and buzzwords used by bullshitters that persuade our decisions. By using his critical thinking defensive tactics against those motivated by profit, we will also learn how to stop the toxic misinformation spread from the social media influencers, fake news, and op-eds that permeate our culture and call out bullshit whenever we see it"--- Subjects: Critical thinking.; Reasoning.; Decision making.;
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- Architecture : the critics' choice : 150 masterpieces of Western architecture / by Cruickshank, Dan.;
Includes bibliography and index.- Subjects: Architecture;
- © 2000., Élan Press,
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- A history of Canadian literature / by New, William H.,1938-;
Bibliography: p. [361]-368.- Subjects: Canadian literature (English);
- © 1989., Macmillan Education,
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- This is the canon : decolonize your bookshelves in 50 books / by Anim-Addo, Joan,author.; George, Kadija,author.; Osborne, Deirdre,author.;
Upending our traditionally white-dominated 'to be read' piles, Joan Anim-Addo, Deirdre Osborne and Kadija Sesay push to the fore the voices and cultural perspectives that demand a place on everyone's shelves. From literary giants such as Toni Morrison and Salman Rushdie to recent Man Booker Prize winners Paul Beatty and Bernardine Evaristo, the novels recommended in 'This is the Canon' are books that reflect the diverse experiences of people from around the world, of all backgrounds and all races. They are books that represent voices that have for too long been silenced or side-lined.- Subjects: Best books.; Fiction;
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- Readings on John Steinbeck / by Swisher, Clarice,1933-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Steinbeck, John, 1902-1968; Western stories;
- © c1996, Greenhaven Press,
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- 50 women artists you should know / by Weidemann, Christiane.; Klier, Melanie,1970-; Larass, Petra.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.- Subjects: Women artists;
- © c2008., Prestel,
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- The legend of Vox Machina, The Whitestone chronicles. [graphic novel] / by Nijkamp, Marieke,author.; Betancourt, Jimmy,letterer.; Starkings, Richard,letterer.; Walpole, Tyler,illustrator.;
"Fans of The Legend of Vox Machina, the record-breaking animated series from Critical Role and Amazon Studios, won't want to miss the first of three interconnected prequel stories, written by Marieke Nijkamp with art by Tyler Walpole, in collaboration with the cast of Critical Role! Tragedy strikes the renowned de Rolo family of Whitestone when they're massacred by the vicious Briarwoods. Luckily for Dr. Anna Ripley, the bloodshed and regime change presents the perfect opportunity for her to further her own dark plans in service to Whitestone's new ruling family. But just how much of her loyalty lies with the family, when compared to her work?"--- Subjects: Fantasy comics.; Graphic novels.; Castles; Cult members; Experiments; Good and evil; Imaginary places; Research;
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- Illustrated book of great composers : an illustrated guide to the lives, key works and influences of over 100 renowned composers / by Thompson, Wendy,1952-;
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- Subjects: Composers; Music;
- © c2004., Lorenz Books,
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- She come by it natural : Dolly Parton and the women who lived her songs / by Smarsh, Sarah,author.;
Explores how the music of Dolly Parton and other prominent women country artists has both reflected and validated the harsh realities of rural working-class American women.- Subjects: Music criticism and reviews.; Parton, Dolly; Women in music.; Country music;
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