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Close Encounters of the French Kind    by Arley Levno
Price: $12.99 USD. 22720 words. Language: English. Published on June 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

this is a book of cross-cultural mini-dramas: an american meets a french person, resulting in a cultural conflict or misunderstanding. the reader tries to determine the reason (a,b,or c) for the conflict, before the correct answer is given with a full explanation and resolution of the conflict. interesting,and at the same time sensitizes the reader to the cultural diversity which surrounds us all.
Race, Ethnicity, and United States’ Demographics    by Steven Carley
Price: $0.99 USD. 4070 words. Language: English. Published on June 17, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Demography.

Race, Ethnicity, and US Demographics discusses the demographics of the US from the perspective of race and ethnicity. Distinguish the terms of race and ethnicity along with racial versus ethnic groups. The demographics of the US would change rapidly from the time of the late 19th century. This change expects to continue into the year as is pointed out in the text 2050.
IRELAND: Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden Ireland    by Christy Nicholas
Price: $9.99 USD. 51300 words. Language: English. Published by Tirgearr Publishing  on June 16, 2013. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

Do you find yourself drawn to the magic of the Emerald Isle? Would you like to see places beyond the typical tourist traps? Come, join me on a journey through the mists of legend, into the hidden places of mystery. Practical information on planning your trip to Ireland.
An Introduction to the Use of Formal Methods in Political Philosophy    by Robert Paul Wolff
Price: $12.00 USD. 70630 words. Language: English. Published by Society for Philosophy & Culture  on June 16, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Methodology.

Political Theory has been transformed in the last thirty years by the introduction of methods of analysis imported from mathematics and economics. This little book, by well-known philosopher Robert Paul Wolff, lays out the elements of these technical subjects in a precise fashion that achieves a sprightly accessibility without sacrificing formal rigor.
Jing-zhe White Tiger Ritual & Beating Little People    by Pinky Toky
Price: $4.99 USD. 2240 words. Language: Commonwealth English. Published on June 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Customs & Traditions.

Jing-zhe refers to the awakening of hibernating insects and animals, which marks the start of spring. Jing-zhe Day usually falls on March 5, 6 or 7 of each year. Activities related to Jing-zhe are the making of offering to White Tiger (zae baak fu) and the beating of petty little people (da siu yan). These rituals are performed to get rid of bad luck and troubles.
Cantonese Opera: Stage Initiation Po Toi Ritual    by Pinky Toky
Price: $4.99 USD. 1720 words. Language: Commonwealth English. Published on June 14, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Customs & Traditions.

When performing on a new stage, the Cantonese opera troupe will have to stage a short ritual playlet to initiate the stage, before the actual performance on the first night. The ritual is commonly known as Po Toi or Zae Baak Fu (White Tiger Ritual). The purpose of the ritual is to purge the stage of evil spirits and to pray for the safety of the troupe members.
Just Say No to Latent Homosexual Crusades    by David Huttner
Price: $1.99 USD. 17290 words. Language: English. Published on June 11, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Gender studies.

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The Nonfiction Works of David Huttner Summarized    by David Huttner
Price: $1.99 USD. 9100 words. Language: English. Published on June 10, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Global society studies.

This work summarizes my previous works, Decoding the Deluge, Irish Mythology and Stage II of the Revolution. It includes my advice to the Chinese people, for whom this book was written.
Stage II of the Revolution    by David Huttner
Price: $0.99 USD. 15170 words. Language: English. Published on June 10, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Political science.

The glowing predictions (in the long desription, below) of Stage II of the Revolution sound too good to be true. They're entirely possible if we educate the people about the real class struggle, the fundamental injustices that underly all social ills, the K and R strategies. These must be minimized by maximizing equal opportunity and population control, respectively. Social science! Get it here.
Social Harmony as Measured by Music    by David Huttner
Price: Free! 4470 words. Language: English. Published on June 9, 2013. Nonfiction » Social Science » Sociology / Marriage & Family.

This lecture shows how the character and quality of music reflects the harmony of its society, especially the prospects for love and happy marriage. Since the 1920s and early to mid 1930s, American music has deteriorated in step with the decay of the American Empire. Computers are also and everywhere to blame. It shows too what we --and especially China --must do to get music back on track.