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    Is there life after death? Science says there is not. But what about those constant reports of paranormal phenomena supposedly proving life after death, such as near-death experiences that give people glimpses of another world? We must understand that not all paranormal phenomena, whether the near-death experience, messages from the dead, apparitions or other kinds, are evidence of an afterlife. ... Read more

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    Although many years have passed since her husband Erik was killed in World War Two, Sarah Zukor still grieves for the man of her dreams. She uses a ouija board to contact him and one message it spelled out was "I will come back." So when Sarah learns that seven-year old Paul Kelly of Miami claims that he lived before as Erik Zukor, she believes that her love has returned to her. However, her ... Read more

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    Arthur Asa Berger′s unique ability to translate difficult theories into accessible language makes this book an ideal introduction to cultural criticism. Berger covers the key theorists, concepts, and subject areas, from literary, sociological, and psychoanalytical theories to semiotics and Marxism. Cultural Criticism breathes new life into the discipline by making these theories relevant to ... Read more

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    This step-by-step introduction to conducting media and communication research offers practical insights along with the author’s signature lighthearted style to make discussion of qualitative and quantitative methods easy to comprehend. The Fifth Edition of Media and Communication Research Methods includes a new chapter on discourse analysis; expanded discussion of social media, including ... Read more

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  • Ads, Fads, and Consumer Culture

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    The sixth edition of this approachable text draws on both academic and applied perspectives to offer a lively critique of contemporary advertising’s effects on American character and culture.Berger explains how advertising works by employing a psycho-cultural approach, encouraging readers to think about advertisements and commercials in more analytical and profound ways. The sixth edition features ... Read more

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