Sophisms and his other writings are so easy to read and sound so up to date that, unlike The Wealth of Nations perhaps, you can enjoy the originals.

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His writings inspired other figures, such as John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter, to take up the role of defender and to protest against reservoirs, afforestation and, more recently, wind farms.

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The grand jury also indicted Elkins' mother, Karimah Aisha Elkins, 36, and aunt, Katrina Latrelle Elkins, 33, on charges of making false statements or writings, among other things.

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She said beyond attending technology forums and enjoying easier access to high-speed Internet, she was looking forward to meeting some of the volunteers who translate her writings from Spanish to other languages.

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That is a bigger claim than other faiths usually make for their holy writings.

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These are familiar steps to people who have kept up with the writings of John Bogle and other low fee pioneers.

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His writings have informed my thinking about email promotion and other topics.

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Much of Koh's writings support the idea that regulations of the United Nations and other international organizations should trump U.S. law.

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Other doctors, perhaps jealous of all the attention that Sears has gained through his anti-vaccine writings and television appearances, have created their own alternative vaccine schedules.

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