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Movable Markets: Food Wholesaling in the Twentieth-Century City
Explores the evolution of wholesale food markets in urban centers, primarily in the United States, during the 20th century. It details the historical challenges faced by cities in efficiently distrib…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Motorized Obsessions: Life, Liberty, and the Small-Bore Engine
Examines the widespread impact of various small-bore engine recreational machines, including snowmobiles, ATVs, and personal watercraft. The author explores the historical development and economic si…
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Moses of South Carolina: A Jewish Scalawag during Radical Reconstruction
A significant Jewish figure during South Carolina's Radical Reconstruction era, covering his rise to power as governor and subsequent downfall. It explores the complex social and political dynamics o…
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Morgan, Richard - Takeshi Kovacs 03 - Woken Furies
The provided text centers on Takeshi Kovacs, an Envoy, as he navigates a complex and dangerous world, initially seeking his "fucking body back" from an individual named Plex, who has seemingly double…
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Mortal Secrets: Truth and Lies in the Age of AIDS
Explores the complex moral and psychological dilemmas surrounding truth, lies, secrecy, and trust for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The authors conducted ethnographic research, interviewing a div…
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Morgan, Richard - Takeshi Kovacs 01 - Altered Carbon
Focusing on the initial experiences of Takeshi Kovacs upon his re-sleeving on Earth. The narrative follows Kovacs, an Envoy, as he is hired by Laurens Bancroft, a "Meth" (extremely wealthy and long-l…
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Morgan, Richard - Takeshi Kovacs 02 - Broken Angels
A seasoned Envoy, as he navigates a complex and dangerous mission on Sanction IV amidst a raging war. Recovering from significant injuries and still dosed with endorphins, Kovacs finds himself entang…
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Malignant: How Bad Policy and Bad Evidence Harm People with Cancer
Argues that issues like misleading evidence, financial conflicts of interest, and the over-promotion of new drugs negatively impact cancer treatment and patient care. It critiques the reliance on sur…
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Mammal Teeth: Origin, Evolution, and Diversity
A comprehensive overview of mammal teeth, encompassing their origin, evolution, diversity, and function. It begins with acknowledgments to those who contributed to the book, emphasizing the extensive…
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Making Tobacco Bright: Creating an American Commodity
Explores the historical evolution of tobacco as a commodity in the United States, focusing on the period from 1617 to 1937. The author investigates how cultivation methods, manufacturing processes, a…
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