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M M Eboch
"Introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of transportation technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough"--
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"Introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of energy technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players and the science behind each breakthrough"--
The viewpoints in this resource debate data mining and whether it’s a danger to society or, ultimately, a boon that will only help our technology-driven world grow more efficient. Readers…
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According to scientists, an asteroid wiped out the last of the dinosaurs approximately 66 million years ago. This is just the most recent major extinction event our planet has experienced…
As gender norms have changed over the decades, the definition of masculinity has evolved, leading to some confusion, unmet expectations, and an unknown future. Today’s man can feel comfortable displaying…
Perhaps more than any other time in history, it is easy to be heard. This includes speaking out against people in the public eye. But is going straight to the…
M. M. Eboch
This title examines the Native American servicemen known as the code talkers, focusing on their role in coded communication during World War II including developing the codes, their training, and…
Provides an overview of World War I medical care, discussing how soldiers were cared for on the field, medical advances driven by the war, and how medics tried to prevent…
The Founding Fathers took great pains to set up a government with three equal branches with the intent of limiting the powers of any one branch. Yet the executive branch…
Geothermal energy makes use of the energy already present within the earth. This clean, renewable energy is growing in its technology and popularity. Readers will learn how it is harnessed…
During the 2020 Democratic primary campaign, candidate Andrew Yang’s policy of universal basic income was something many Americans had never heard of. Yang’s background as a tech entrepreneur likely influenced…
The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Energy Technology introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of energy technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players…
The 12 Biggest Breakthroughs in Transportation Technology introduces 12 of the most influential moments in the development of transportation technology. Amazing facts are included, along with information about key players…
Students will be fascinated by stories of technological innovation in the world of energy technology; as well as, the family tree of inventions that have shaped history and society. Twelve…
From stage productions to television to movies, humans have always been entertained by a good story. But how might entertainment change in the future? From immersive virtual reality games to…
High-tech is hitting home in new ways every day, as devices change how young people watch television and movies, how they listen to music, how they get news and information…
The images are shocking and upsetting: drowned children washing up on beaches, dozens of dead bodies being pulled out of tractor trailers, a mass of humanity penned up in detention…
Is commercial space travel or space tourism sustainable, or is outer space exploration too risky for commercial use?
The viewpoints in this important resource address the accomplishments of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, whom voting laws hurt, and whether or not the United States needs voting ID laws…
The perspectives in this volume explore intersectionality and identity politics as an emerging force in our culture –Provided by publisher.
People with disabilities, both physical and developmental, are an often-overlooked segment of civil rights movements. In fact, these individuals are among the most powerless in our society, even with organizations…
Physician-assisted suicide is legal in nine U.S. states and the District of Columbia. It is not without controversy, even in the states where Physician-assisted suicide laws have been passed. Proponents…
Medical research using animal testing has contributed to many important treatments and cures for humans. Few people are interested in harming animals, but this practice seems preferable to using ourselves…
Income inequality, which is the income gap between rich and poor, has widened steadily for the past fifty years in the United States. This gap affects women, immigrants, and racial…
Americans spend more than 460 billion dollars on prescription drugs annually, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Not all of this medication is helping us. Unnecessary and…
Animals provide support to humans on a daily basis. Service animals are rigorously trained to assist the visually impaired and people with life-threatening medical conditions. Therapy animals are trained to…
More than 25 percent of the world’s population experiences moderate or severe levels of food insecurity. The United States is not exempt: 35 million Americans do not have regular access…
Anthology of essays exploring parity in education –
Everyone’s daily lives are affected by race and racism in America. Race and Economics examines the role race plays in people’s economic well-being, delving into the historical institutions and laws…
The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Big Data and Privacy Rightsexamines how companies, governments, and individuals collect and use…
Mechanical engineers design machines to improve transportation, explore the solar system, and save lives. Mechanical Engineering in the Real Worldexamines the history of this branch of engineering, what mechanical engineers…
Anthology of essays exploring Green Politics and environmental policy –
