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This book examines why and how nannies have appeared in Russian literature from 1700 to the late ...

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This collection of essays by specialists in education presents psychological research and empower...

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This book pays tribute to the sacrifices and achievements of seven individuals who made difficult...

An attempt is made to understand the relationships between social groups and the spaces and place...