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Jeanne Nagle,Jeanne Nagle
The ideas of money and banking might seem fairly concrete on the surface. And in many ways they are, but this resource offers readers a review of the rich history…
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A biography of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
In the 1990s, comedy was changed forever as a young funnyman known as Chris Rock caught the eye of comedy veteran Eddie Murphy. Readers will learn how Rock rocked his…
Jennifer Hudson’s life story is one of hard work, determination, setbacks, and stunning success. A popular favorite on the third season of American Idol who failed to win over the…
This book describes what is involved n becoming a tattoo artist.
From gory television news to rap to first-person shooter video games, violence and its glamorization in the mass media are some of today’s most hotly debated cultural issues. This insightful…
In a world that seems to be increasingly harassed by new killer viruses and bacteria, Avian Flu has particularly frightened the public. With deaths mounting throughout Asia and the virus…
Presents the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Texas, as well as general facts about the state.
The era-defining challenge for the current youth generation is global warming and resulting climate change. Human beings must find a way to dramatically reduce their per capita carbon emissions if…
Few stories have the power to stay with us the way the tales we hear in childhood do. Great children’s book authors have at their disposal countless techniques to channel…
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The retail industry is changing rapidly, and it is technology that will change it irrevocably this coming century. Automation, sophisticated marketing and store design, anti-theft and loss prevention techniques, and…
Looks at some of the cultural, aesthetic, expressive, and religious motivations that people have for getting tattoos and body art.
Finding a job in healthcare is no easy task, especially in two years, but this title teaches readers how by focusing in on jobs, such as transcriptionists, health information managers…
Rooted in fact, nonfiction works examine the real world from a literary standpoint. The authors of these stories often filter their material through the lens of personal history or knowledge…
Mysteries, horror stories, and thrillers keep readers’ hearts pounding and their bodies firmly planted on the edge of their seats. The authors who have provided some of the greatest literary…
An introduction to 101 world-famous philosophers.
This book seeks to prepare students for life after high school by encouraging the development of certain skills that will serve them well in the workplace. By stressing the importance…
Oprah Winfrey rose from a troubled childhood to become an extremely influential media mogul and billionaire. She is an actress, producer, magazine editor, cable network founder, satellite radio pioneer, educator…
Though kites have been around for centuries, only recently have they been used for surfing and snowboarding, creating the exhilarating new sports of kiteboarding and snowkiting. Kiters experiment with new…
This book captures the excitement and rush of extreme biking, from its California origins to today’s X Games and Olympics. Readers will explore some of the biggest names in extreme…
For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and lawmakers worldwide have debated the merits of affording certain rights to animals. Central to any discussion of the topic is morality, who, or what, possesses…
An introduction to 101 world-famous leaders.
Major sports stars share many traits, among them self-discipline through regimented training, competition at the highest level, and mastery of their respective sports. Embedded in the public’s consciousness, these individuals…
As the spiritual and political leader of Tibet, the fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso has endured exile, censorship, and persecution. Yet through it all he has remained a champion of…
Explores the characteristics of the spirit world and paranormal phenomena in an attempt to separate fact from fiction and explain ESP and other forms of parapsychology.
Following the American Revolutionary War, distance and difficult terrain made the western frontier of the newly formed United States seem like a world apart from the thirteen Atlantic-seaboard colonies. To…
This book reveals to readers the samurai code of conduct, including their fierce dedication to discipline and moral character. And although they are renowned for their skills at war, the…
Presents the life of the young Native American whose relationship with the early English settlers in Jamestown helped the colony survive, discusses her times, and attempts to distinguish the facts…
Introduces various communities, including neighborhoods, school communities, and the global community, and describes how to be a productive member of each –Amazon.com.
This title in the Your Carbon Footprint series discusses practical tips and strategies for students who want to reduce the impact of their schools on the environment. The relevant science…
In 1898, the U.S. Navy became well known as a superpower after defeating the Spanish Armada during the Spanish-American War. During World War II, US battleships in the South Pacific…
Discusses the dangers of using more than one controlled substance and the problems of drug interactions and cross-addictions.
How does one really move from television watcher to program creator, camera person, or producer? And what do all of those people, whose credits we see roll by each night…
Civilized societies attempt to take care of the most vulnerable among them. This includes children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned. They may end up in foster care. Readers…
Learn about all the different ways horses are used to help people.
Give your students a guide into the Truth; the world’s wildlife is vanishing at an alarming rate. Scientists at the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Federation estimate that one…
The world s wildlife is vanishing at an alarming rate. Scientists at the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Federation estimate that one in four mammals, and a full third…
