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      <title>Northern Lights the Soccer Trails</title>
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      <author>Michael Arvaarlurk Kusugak</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     When Kataujaq’s mother dies, her grandmother tells her the legend of the northern lights. It makes her feel so much better that her mother has not gone away at all. She is up in the heavens, playing soccer among the northern lights. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:1993&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Akak&amp;apos;stiman : A Blackfoot Framework for Decision-Making and Meditation.</title>
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      <author>Reg Croweshoe and Sybille Manneschmidt</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Today, two health structures exist on the Peigan reserve. One is based on Blackfoot culture, and the other is based on European theories of health and healing. Although both methods are used on the reserve, the government only acknowledges the European approach. This book describes Blackfoot healing traditions, their spiritual foundations, and their historical development in great detail.

Akak’stiman shows how Blackfoot healing methods can be integrated with western approaches on the Peigan reserve. Oral evidence from interviews with elders and historical documents bring varying approaches to this timely topic. This book is an important document in the neglected field of Indigenous procedures and philosophies. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2002&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>The Mighty Chieftains</title>
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      <author>Alexandria Virginia</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Gr 7 Up-The strength of this abundantly illustrated series entry is its approach. The book profiles Native American leaders routinely found in such titles, but rather than the usual account of battles and conflicts with whites, it explains why these individuals became prominent among their respective peoples. Arranged in four chapters roughly by region, the readable narrative flows seamlessly. There are lengthy photo essays between each of the four chapters that cover the nature of leadership in various Indian societies, the impressions of chiefs on their visits to Washington to meet the president, the astounding military strategy of Chief Joseph, and the wise decisions of Plenty Coups during the early reservation years. An extensive bibliography and index are included. The only complaint regarding organization is that readers must go to the index to locate the specific pages on each leader. There are no chapter subheadings or divisions. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:1994&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>The Huron Carol</title>
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      <author>Frances Tyrrell</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Each year at Christmas the beautiful melody and memorable lyrics of The Huron Carol sound in churches of all denominations around the world.&amp;quot;The Huron Carol&amp;quot; was created by Jean de Brebeuf, missionary to the Huron nation, some three hundred and fifty years ago. In it he described the Nativity in terms relevant to the native peoples. Thus, the three kings from the east bringing costly gifts were replaced by &amp;quot;Chiefs from far&amp;quot; with with gifts of fox and beaver pelt. The Bethlehem shepherds became &amp;quot;wondering hunters&amp;quot; and the humble Bethlehem stable &amp;quot;a lodge of broken bark&amp;quot;. The essential message - of the miracle and promise of new life and new hope in the midst of dark and bitter winter - was very acceptable to the Huron people, and is one we can all share to-day.  It was so accepable that, even after Jean de Brebeuf&amp;apos;s death at the hands of the rival Iroquois, the destruction of the Ste. Marie settlement, and the dispersal of the remaining Huron people, they still celebrated the nativity each winter and kept the carol alive through the oral tradition. It was translated into French about one hundred years later, and into English in 1926. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:1990&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Sundog Resuce</title>
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      <author>Alison Lohans</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Kindergarten-Grade 2-Melissa and her grandmother both have vivid imaginations; they can see &amp;quot;puddle-sharks&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;ice-people&amp;quot; and know how to &amp;quot;squinch&amp;quot; their eyes to make &amp;quot;the magic eyelash screen.&amp;quot; Melissa&amp;apos;s parents and brother don&amp;apos;t have time or patience for the child&amp;apos;s fantasies, but Grandma not only listens and understands, but also regales her with stories of the &amp;quot;olden days.&amp;quot; As they walk home one day, the old woman falls. Although Melissa is afraid of the &amp;quot;shadow-wolves,&amp;quot; she summons the courage to find help. Unfortunately, while some of the poetic language used to describe the pair&amp;apos;s imaginary forays is wonderful, readers will ultimately be lost. At one point, Lohans abruptly introduces Granny Babi (Grandma&amp;apos;s grandmother), ruining the flow of the story. Likewise, the &amp;quot;sundog&amp;quot; reference in the text is obscure. Krykorka&amp;apos;s dreamy watercolors match the mood of the story, and the black-and-white sketches of Melissa&amp;apos;s fanciful visions that introduce each page of text are inventive. Nevertheless, while well-intentioned, Sundog Rescue will confuse young readers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:1999&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Rabbit and Bear Paws : Sacred Seven.</title>
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      <author>Chad Solomon</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Rabbit and Bear Paws: Sacred Seven is a new comical picture books series based on the beloved characters from the Adventures of Rabbit and Bear Paws. In this new series, Rabbit and Bear Paws “try” to understand the seven grandfather teachings from our Elder brothers and sisters: the animals of the Eagle, Bear, Buffalo, Beaver, Mouse, Kitch-sabe (Big Foot) and Turtle. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2011&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Loon and Moon : and Other Animal Stories.</title>
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      <author>Kevin Strauss</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Outstanding read-aloud stories for families, teachers, librarians, babysitters, camp counselors, and of course, children. Some stories are original, some are based on traditional tales from other cultures, and some are new twists on familiar stories, but all are laced with humor and northwoods lore. A brief nature lesson is included at the end of each tale.
Nancy Scheibes coloring book style illustrations use appealingly bold colors. Loon and Moon is made to be sturdy enough for classroom use and campfire get-togethers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2005&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>The Honour Drum : Sharing the Beauty of Canada&amp;apos;s Indigenous people with Children, Families and Classrooms.</title>
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      <author>Tim Huff &amp;amp; Cheryl Bear</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     The Honour Drum is a uniquely envisioned and crafted project shared between two Canadian friends―an Indigenous woman from the West Coast and a non-Indigenous man from Ontario―to reach children, families and classrooms across Canada and around the world with a message of great beauty and truth that should not be ignored. This vibrant book is an important starting place for learning and insight that is vital and, for many people of all ages, overdue. The Honour Drum is a love letter to the Indigenous people of Canada and a humble bow to Indigenous cultures around the world. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2016&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>The Seven Circles : Indigenous Teachings For Living Well.</title>
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      <author>Chelsey Luger</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;      In The Seven Circles, Luger and Collins share intimate stories from their life journeys growing up in tribal communities, from the Indigenous tradition of staying active and spiritually centered through running and dance, to the universal Indigenous emphasis on a light-filled, minimalist home to create sacred space. Along the way, Luger and Collins invite readers to both adapt these teachings to their lives as well as do so without appropriating and erasing the original context, representing a critical new ethos for the wellness space. Each chapter closes with practical advice on how to engage with the teachings, as well as wisdom for keeping that particular circle in harmony with the others.

 With warmth and generosity—and 75 atmospheric photographs by Collins throughout—The Seven Circles teaches us how to connect with nature, with our community, and with ourselves, and to integrate ancient Indigenous philosophies of health and wellbeing into our own lives to find healing and balance. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2022&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Scars Across Humanity</title>
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      <author>Elaine Storkey</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Across the globe, acts of violence against women produce more deaths, disability, and mutilation than cancer, malaria, and traffic accidents combined.

The truth is that violence on such a scale could not exist were it not structured in some way into the very fabric of societies and cultures themselves. It could not continue if it were not somehow supported by deep assumptions about the value of women, or some justification of the use of power. In many cultures such assumptions are reiterated every day in the absence of legal protection for women, or indifference toward issues of human rights.

In Scars Across Humanity, Elaine Storkey offers a rigorously researched overview of this global pandemic. From female infanticide and child brides to domestic abuse, prostitution, rape, and honor killings, violence against women occurs at all stages of life, and in all cultures and societies. How and why has this violence become so prevalent? It seems ambitious to hope that we can find an answer to this question, but if violence to women is ever to be eliminated, we need to know what we are up against. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2018&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>The Back of The Turtle</title>
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      <author>Thomas King</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     In The Back of the Turtle, Gabriel returns to Smoke River, the reserve where his mother grew up and to which she returned with Gabriel’s sister. The reserve is deserted after an environmental disaster killed the population, including Gabriel’s family, and the wildlife. Gabriel, a brilliant scientist working for DowSanto, created GreenSweep, and indirectly led to the crisis. Now he has come to see the damage and to kill himself in the sea. But as he prepares to let the water take him, he sees a young girl in the waves. Plunging in, he saves her, and soon is saving others. Who are these people with their long black hair and almond eyes who have fallen from the sky? &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2014&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>The Wolf : The Ecology and Behaviour of an Endangered Species.</title>
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      <author>L. David Mech</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Comprehensive study of the wolf&amp;apos;s habits, behavior, and relationship with other animals and the environment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:1970&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Hard Conversations Unpacked</title>
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      <author>Jennifer Abrams</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Tough talks are never easy, but in her best-selling book, Having Hard Conversations, Jennifer Abrams showed educators how to speak  intentionally with colleagues about work-related issues through a planned, interactive, and personal approach. In this sequel, she moves readers deeper into the nuances of how to prepare for those conversations while building expectations for positive and meaningful outcomes.  

Putting clarity before accountability, or by being clear about what should be understood before going in, can and will increase the favorable results of those tough talks. With an emphasis on what needs to happen before, during, and after hard conversations, this resource explores

What humane, growth-producing, and &amp;quot;other-centered&amp;quot; conversations sound like
How race, culture, gender, and generational filters influence perceptions and how to account for them
How to spot and work with organizational dynamics that could influence discussions
How to conduct hard conversations with supervisors
Plan for positive outcomes from hard conversations. Let this resource empower you to expect and professionally navigate environmental influences, unexpected pushback, and uncomfortable silences toward real understanding and progress.

&amp;quot;Abrams, who cites a broad and current body of literature, provides a valuable rationale for why certain ways of talking are more effective than others.&amp;quot;
Robert J. Garmston - Professor Emeritus &amp;amp; Co-Developer of COgnitive Coaching &amp;amp; Adaptive Schools
California State University, Sacramento
 
&amp;quot;In order to grow as learners, educators and leaders, we need to be provided with feedback that will enhance our growth. That feedback doesn′t come easily. We shy away from providing honest feedback because we′re afraid it will be &amp;quot;taken the wrong way.&amp;quot; That is why I love Having Hard Conversations 2.0. Jennifer Abrams brings us through the process beautifully with a great deal of honesty, and we can learn a great deal from her insight. This is an important read for anyone in education.&amp;quot;
Peter De Witt - Former School Principal
Finding Common Ground Blog, Corwin

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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2016&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Having Hard Conversations</title>
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      <author>Jennifer Abrams</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     For many educators, confronting a colleague about a work-related issue can be a daunting matter. This insightful book helps educators speak with clarity and courage to directly address difficult situations within their schools.

Having Hard Conversations provides an interactive, personal approach to mastering the art of challenging conversations. The author&amp;apos;s step-by-step strategy addresses a wide range of situations, including communication with supervisees, peers, and supervisors. Emphasizing that initiative and preparation are the keys to a successful conversation, this resource includes: thought-provoking questions and first-person accounts that help educators become more self-aware, effective communicators; advice on overcoming personal hesitation about expressing concerns; guidance on identifying goals for the conversation and choosing the best &amp;quot;what-where-and-when&amp;quot; for a productive discussion; and sample scripts and practical tools to help educators prepare for the conversation.

By addressing important issues directly and professionally, educators can find self-empowerment and promote an open, healthy school environment. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2009&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>A Bag Worth a Pony : The Art of the Ojibwe Bandolier Bag.</title>
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      <author>Marcia G. Anderson</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Bandolier bags, or gashkibidaaganag—the large, heavily beaded shoulder bags made and worn by several North American Indian tribes around the Great Lakes—are prized cultural icons here and around the world. From the 1870s to the present day, Ojibwe bead artists of Minnesota have been especially well known for their lively, creative designs. Neighboring Dakota people would trade a pony for a beautiful beaded bag.

Over the years, non-Indian collectors and ethnographers, struck by the bags&amp;apos; cultural significance and visual appeal, bought them up. Today, there are hundreds of bags in museums around the world, but not so many in the hands of community members. In A Bag Worth a Pony, Marcia G. Anderson shares the results of thirty years of study, in which she learned from the talented bead artists who keep the form alive, from historical records, and from the bags themselves.

Anderson examines the history, forms, structure, and motifs of the bags, giving readers the tools to understand a bag&amp;apos;s makeup and meaning. She also offers a tour of Minnesota&amp;apos;s seven Ojibwe reservations, showing the beautiful beaded bags associated with each along with the personal insights of seven master beadworkers. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2017&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Coming to Stay : A Columbia River Journey.</title>
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      <author>Mary Dodds Schlick</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Coming to Stay is the memoir of Mary Dodds Schlick, who in 1950 moved from the Midwest to the Colville Indian Reservation in north central Washington with her husband Bud, a forester for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. For over fifty years, she has maintained a close connection with the Native people of the Columbia River Plateau as a neighbor, journalist, teacher, and master basket maker on the Colville, Warm Springs, and Yakama reservations. These stories take place against a backdrop of change - from the uncertainty caused by federal efforts to terminate reservations in the 1950s through the growth of tribal self-determination that began in the 1970s. Schlick tells us about community and family, celebration and loss, and how she came to stay in the place she now calls home. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2006&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Moose Meat &amp;amp; Wild Rice</title>
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      <author>Johnston, Basil                                                       </author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Basil Johnston&amp;apos;s rollicking tales about life on a modern Indian reserve put Moose Meat &amp;amp; Wild Rice on the map of Canadian comedy along with Stephen Leacock&amp;apos;s Mariposa and Charlie Farquharson&amp;apos;s Parry Sound. Moose Meat &amp;amp; Wild Rice is a unique book, a comic collection by a contemporary Ojibway author, who turns his talents to a mischievous (but never malicious) depiction of present-day Indians and Indian-White relations with the gentle satire cutting both ways. Light, but nevertheless realistic, told as fiction but based in fact, the escapades undertaken by the populace of Moose Meat Point Reserve encompass havoc and hilarity, prejudice and pretense. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:1978&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Red : A Haida Manga</title>
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		&lt;p&gt;     RED is the tragic story about a young girl named Jaada and her brother Red. They live together in a village on the west coast of Haida Gwaii. One night, pirates sneak into the village! Red calls out the alarm and everyone flees, but Jaada is captured. Years pass, and Red becomes a chief. He begins to search for his sister...
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2009&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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      <title>Creating courses for adults  : design for learning</title>
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      <author>St. Clair, Ralf,</author>
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      <title>How The Way We Talk Can Change The Way We Work</title>
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      <author>Kegan Lahey</author>
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		&lt;p&gt;     Why is the gap so great between our hopes, our intentions, even our decisions-and what we are actually able to bring about? Even when we are able to make important changes-in our own lives or the groups we lead at work-why are the changes are so frequently short-lived and we are soon back to business as usual? What can we do to transform this troubling reality?
In this intensely practical book, Harvard psychologists Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey take us on a carefully guided journey designed to help us answer these very questions. And not just generally, or in the abstract. They help each of us arrive at our own particular answers that can solve the puzzling gap between what we intend and what we are able to accomplish. How the Way We Talk Can Change the Way We Work provides you with the tools to create a powerful new build-it-yourself mental technology. &lt;/p&gt;&#xD;
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		&lt;p&gt;Date Published:2001&lt;/p&gt;	&#xD;
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