River of History


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Towns, Ecology, and the Land


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A pioneering book highlighting the dynamic environmental dimensions of towns and villages and spatial connections with surrounding land.




The Aborigines of Minnesota


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Burial Mounds of Central Minnesota


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Report of thirty-two years of investigations of burial mounds of prehistoric man in Minnesota.







Decision-Maker's Guide to Solid-Waste Management


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This Guide has been developed particularly for solid waste management practitioners, such as local government officials, facility owners and operators, consultants, and regulatory agency specialists. Contains technical and economic information to help these practitioners meet the daily challenges of planning, managing, and operating municipal solid waste (MSW) programs and facilities. The Guide's primary goals are to encourage reduction of waste at the source and to foster implementation of integrated solid waste management systems that are cost-effective and protect human health and the environment. Illustrated.







Halloween


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A wide-ranging, illustrated look at the history of Halloween illuminates the holiday from ancient Celtic ritual to billion-dollar industry. 32 halftones & line illustrations.




African Americans in Minnesota


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A chronicle of the rich history of Blacks in the state through careful analysis of census and housing records, newspaper records, and first-person accounts.




Artificial Intelligence in Society


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The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape has evolved significantly from 1950 when Alan Turing first posed the question of whether machines can think. Today, AI is transforming societies and economies. It promises to generate productivity gains, improve well-being and help address global challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity and health crises.