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"More than five thousand years ago, the Egyptians established the world's first nation-state on the banks of the fertile Nile River, whose waters they used for irrigating crops, bathing, and transporting goods. This comprehensive look at the Egyptians' daily lives covers their houses, family relationships and duties, food and dining customs, social status and roles, marriage customs, health and personal grooming, education, occupations and crafts,...
2) Ancient Rome
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The ancient Romans created an empire that covered most of Europe and their language, laws, and religion helped to shape the medieval and modern European civilizations that followed Rome s fall. Through thoughtful narrative supported by fully documented quotes this title begins with A Brief History of Ancient Rome and then examines these questions: How Did Dissatisfaction with the Monarchy Give Rise to the Roman Republic? How Did Internal Conflict...
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"Virtual assistants such as Siri can keep us informed and help us manage our daily life. Robots work in factories, deliver packages, and clean our floors. Someday 'sociable robots' may care for the elderly or disabled and even provide companionship to lonely people. However even as this technology offers new capabilities and greater convenience, it threatens our jobs and perhaps even our identity as human beings"--From the publisher's web site.
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