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By Emily Eakin A new book traces shifts in the nation’s treatment of aging adults — for better and for worse. By Dwight Garner His new book, “Aflame,” tells of his decades visiting a ...

Amazon has a fresh restock of the popular Books of Knowledge series from Future Press. Volume 1 is available for $45 (was $50), Volume 2 is $50, and the recently released third volume covering ...

Whether you were curious about ancient history or modern science, Britannica was the ultimate place to turn for trusted information. But even the best things have a shelf life. In 2012, Britannica ...

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The International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (IIGHRS), A Division of the Zoryan Institute, announces and ...

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