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Stuart A Kallen
"Clean air and healthy waterways are critical to survival. But billions of people on Earth are already exposed to pollution. Heatwaves, floods, fires, and other severe weather events driven by…
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Young adults who love words can start their careers today writing blogs, social media posts, movie reviews, podcasts, and other online content. As their skill level grows, they can find…
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The popularity of animation and anime continues to skyrocket as studios and streaming services produce high-quality shows in record numbers. Exploring Animation covers artistic processes and animators as it follows…
"The climate is changing and the causes are well understood. How Can I Help? What Individuals Can Do About Climate Change provides common sense, eco-friendly solutions for readers who wish…
"With BTS leading the way, South Korean K-pop has become the world's most popular music. K-Pop: The Music Sensation Sweeping the Globe covers the stars and their music, dance, and…
"Not everyone loves calculus, statistics, probability, and other types of math but those who do develop skill that are transferable to many types of jobs. Math skills help people think…
"In 1944 and 1945, US forces relied on one group for communication. These Marines created and transmitted a code based on the Navajo language, a code the enemy was unable…
In the South Pacific in 1944 and 1945, military battles raged between the United States and Japan. Surrounded by rattling bullets and exploding bombs, a group of Navajo Marines sent…
Set sail with Christopher Columbus and primary sources from his time to learn more about his famous journey. Study maps he used, excerpts from his journal, and artwork made by…
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Provides readers with primary sources detailing Coronado’s search for cities of gold.
Stuart Kallen
An introduction to the history and culture of the native peoples of the North American subarctic region.
Competition for clean water is increasing, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Running Dry investigates some tough questions. In a crowded world with limited water supplies, will we be able…
For those who like to work with their hands and do not want to spend their days in office cubicles, the skilled trades offer a host of benefits that will…
This book features current statistics, forecasts, descriptions, and provides comments from industry leaders about aerospace and aviation jobs for engineers, pilots, meteorologists, planetary scientists, and even astronauts.
All the worlds a stage for those who make their careers in the entertainment industry. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a…
Every year thousands of people say angels helped them in emergencies, healed their bodies, and offered prophetic visions. This book explores the supernatural world of heavenly angels, fallen angels, and…
The Obama administration has given high priority to development of alternative energy sources. Some energy experts believe hydrogen is the fuel of the future but there are major obstacles that…
Efforts to slow global warming feature prominently in the Obama administrations energy policy. Temperatures are rising, glaciers are melting, and scientists, politicians, and businesspeople across the globe are making decisions…
The idea of reaching into the afterlife to communicate with loved ones and others who have died has captured the popular imagination. This book examines various ways this can be…
This book examines the myths and facts about the snarling, supernatural shapeshifters that transform from human beings to ferocious wolves by the light of the moon. –Publisher’s web site.
Describes different kinds of toxic waste, how they are produced and what may be done to reduce all kinds of it.
Explores vampire beliefs from the blood-sucking beasts of ancient times to the immortal teen heartthrobs of the twenty-first century.
The war in Afghanistan, launched after the terrorist attacks on 9/11, was Americas longest and perhaps least-talked about war. The War in Afghanistan provides context and clarity concerning the U.S…
From lords and ladies to merchants and serfs, medieval society was a rich tapestry centered on food, drink, feasts, and social gatherings. This book explores daily life in the medieval…
The Crusades were a series of religious wars between Christians and Muslims carried out over the course of more than 175 years during the Middle Ages. This book explores daily…
The all-powerful pharaohs of Egypt were perceived as living gods who ruled a civilization that tamed the Nile, built the pyramids, and created dazzling wonders of the ancient world. Pharaohs…
An introduction to drones and their uses.
Teen Guide to Student Activism features stories about teens who are making a difference and shows other teens how they can do the same. The book discusses organizing, reaching out…
This book discusses what today’s rap and hip-hop musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they are saying through their music –
South Korean K-pop bands like BTS, EXO, and Black Pink are breaking music industry records on the pop charts, in the concert halls, and on social media websites. K-Pop discusses…
Countless teenagers around the world are organizing, marching, and raising their voices to draw attention to the climate crisis. According to a 2019 Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll, one in…
This book explores careers in the social media industry. A few of the jobs profiled are social media manager, YouTuber, mobile app developer and artificial intelligence engineer. What the jobs…
Provides essays that cover varying opinions on heroin, discussing addiction, treatment options, and law enforcement efforts.
Examines wireless technology, its many advantages and its drawbacks.
In the twenty-first century conspiracy theories can reach millions of Internet users in a matter of hours. Are Conspiracy Theories Valid? explores some of these provocative theories. Believers and skeptics…
"Japanese comics (manga) and animated cartoons (anime) explore nearly every imaginable scenario from high school romance to ninja battles on distant planets"--
Readers will learn about the early fear, paranoia, and unfair practices that immigrants faced in America, and how that has or hasn’t changed over time. They will evaluate why immigration…
Stuart A. Kallen
Presents a description and history of some of the most popular methods of predicting the future, including astrology, palm reading, tarot cards, I Ching, and oracles.
Throughout history, mischievous ghosts called poltergeists have been blamed for a wide range of bizarre pranks including throwing heavy objects, starting fires, and possessing and even killing their victims. Poltergeists…
Women filled many roles during the settling of the American West. Women of the American Frontier is a multi-cultural look at those who were gold miners, army wives, trail riders…
These books provide a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements; explore the roots and influences of the genre and the key components that…
