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"Solar and lunar eclipses have been a source of fascination since ancient times. Early cultures created myths to explain what was happening, ranging from animals eating the celestial bodies to the sun leaving the sky in anger. Today, thanks to advancements in science, we understand the principles behind these astronomical events. However, this understanding has not diminished our awe and fascination. Through engaging, age-appropriate text, augmented...
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What was the New World like before it encountered the Old? Now, scientific expeditions in North and South America are woven with drama recreations to investigate and present a new vision of America, and how the clash of civilizations forever altered the history of our world.
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Jane Fonda, Catherine Keener and Elizabeth Olsen star in Academy Award-nominated director Bruce Beresford’s comedy about an uptight New York City lawyer who takes her two spirited teenagers to her hippie mother’s farmhouse in the countryside for a family vacation. What was meant to be a weekend getaway quickly turns into a summer adventure of romance, music, family secrets and self-discovery.
4) 68 Kill
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Trailer-dwelling, sewage-pumping Chip may not lead the most glamorous life, but he's got one thing going for him: he's head over heels infatuated with his girlfriend Liza. When she proposes that they steal {dollar}68,000, what was supposed to be a simple heist turns into an off-the-rails, blood-spattered crime spree. Chip learns the hard way just how deranged the love of his life really is.
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Beginning with current attempts to ban it, this film draws startling parallels with the battle waged over nearly two decades to keep RU486, now called mifepristone, from the U.S. market. The story of the pill's tangled and fascinating history begins with its invention in France, travels to Germany, England, India, Brazil, China and finally to clinical trials in the United States. Featuring rare historical footage of political, scientific, corporate,...
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Creating an agenda and keeping a meeting short and to the point has never been easier. The Agenda template in this project has been specially designed to ensure brevity and organization. The informal minutes capture the essence of the meeting and are meant to provide an outline and brief summary of what was discussed, what decisions were made, and who is responsible for taking action. Templates included. We will learn how to create an effective Agenda,...
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