Bonnie Ballif-Spanvill is professor emeritus of psychology at Brigham Young University and the last director of its Women's Research Institute. She is a fellow in both the Association for Psychological Science and the American Psychological Association. Her research focuses on interpersonal violence and peace.

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Stacey Ballis is the author of several novels, including Inappropriate Men, Sleeping Over, Room for Improvement, The Spinster Sisters, and Good Enough to Eat.

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Richard Balls is a writer and journalist. His books include Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll: The Life of Ian Dury and Be Stiff: The Stiff Records Story.

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Randall Balmer is John Phillips Professor in Religion and Chair of the Department of Religion at Dartmouth College. He is the author of several books, including Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory and God in the White House.

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Cyn Balog is an author of nine YA novels and ghostwriter of hundreds of novels for many popular authors. She lives outside Allentown, Pennsylvania, with her husband and daughters. Visit her online at cynbalog.com.

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Mary Balogh has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, of which almost forty have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, and the seven-part Survivors' Club series. A former teacher, she lives in Canada with her husband.

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Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan (1877–1964) was a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt family. She became the Duchess of Marlborough on her marriage to the ninth Duke of Marlborough in 1895.

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A well-known illustrator and storyteller, Deepa Balsavar has created more than thirty award-winning children's books. Balsavar is an adjunct professor at IDC, the Design School, IIT Bombay. Visit them online at himalayanclub.org.

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Journalist Sam Baltrusis writes for various publications, including Boston Spirit and STUFF. He teaches journalism classes at the Boston Center for Adult Education. He also moonlights as a guide with Haunted Boston, highlighting the city's historical haunts. Baltrusis has worked for VH1, MTV.com, Newsweek, and ABC Radio.

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Brandon Baltzley is a Louisiana-born, low-country raised, nomadic chef, musician, and writer who has been steadily making long-lasting impressions everywhere he decides to plate a dish.

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Brad Balukjian is director of the Natural History and Sustainability Program and teaches biology at Merritt College in Oakland, California. He is also a freelance writer and has published articles in Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times, and National Geographic.

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Dan Balz, chief correspondent at the Washington Post, is coauthor of Storming the Gates and the New York Times bestseller The Battle for America 2008.

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