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A Cultural Encyclopedia of Lost Cities and Civilizations

A stimulating volume for readers interested in lost cultures or climate change’s role in the past and present.
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Political Violence in America: Historical Flashpoints and Modern-Day Trends

This encyclopedia may help high school and lower-level higher education students seeking rudimentary information about specific political violence topics, but it may not be needed in most libraries.
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The Afterlife in Popular Culture: Heaven, Hell, and the Underworld in the American Imagination

O’Neill incorporates many examples from young-adult fiction as he provides clear, nonjudgmental evidence of the American fascination with, rather than fear of, life after death, focusing on the prevalent theme of optimism.
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Chocolate: A Cultural Encycolpedia

This well-researched work provides a useful discussion of the historical, cultural, and commercial aspects of chocolate.
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Foster Care in America: A Reference Handbook

Worth strong consideration by both public and academic libraries.

Storytelling Around the World: Folktales, Narrative Rituals, and Oral Traditions

Fascinating for general readers and students interested in storytelling, cross-cultural history, communication skills, anthropology, sociology, or world history.

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Homelessness in America: A Reference Handbook

Wakin’s concise but comprehensive guide is recommended for any reader who wants to understand homelessness in the United States.

Same-Sex Marriage: Exploring the Issues

This accessible work is informative and appropriate for a wide variety of readers, from high school and seminary students through politicians, religious leaders, and think tanks.
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Cambodian Genocide: The Essential Reference Guide

A high-quality and informative general work for anyone interested in genocide studies, Asian history, and 20th-century history.
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