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The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature
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Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage
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A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles
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Hierarchy in the Forest: The Evolution of Egalitarian Behavior
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Themes and Conclusions
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Why Horror Seduces
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Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing
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Of Yesteryear
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The Night the Bear Ate Goombaw
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The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
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All Things Bright and Beautiful: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor
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No Contest: The Case Against Competition
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The Age of Empathy: Nature's Lessons for a Kinder Society
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The Age of Empathy

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The Self Delusion: The Surprising Science of How We Are Connected and Why That Matters
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The Self Delusion

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Pulling Your Own Strings: Dynamic Techniques for Dealing with Other People and Living Your Life As You Choose
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Pulling Your Own Strings

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The Hitchcock Romance: Love and Irony in Hitchcock's Films
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The Sexual Demon of Colonial Power
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