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There is a growing sense that government is no longer of the people, by the people, and for the people. Many believe that society is manipulated by a handful of political elites and special interests. But why does each party feel that it is the elites and special interests of the other party who are in control of things? Does "one person one vote" still hold sway? Is this still a citizen democracy, or has it evolved into an oligarchy? Whose voice...
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Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are dangerous if left unchecked, but with early diagnosis and careful management, people can live long, healthy lives without complications from the disease. Learning about the symptoms is key to detecting diabetes before it becomes a problem, and readers discover those symptoms as they explore this important topic. Enlightening sidebars and full-color photographs enhance the engaging text, and quotes from medical experts...
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Pinterest, a visually driven social network, allows users to save images, videos, and infographics to themed pages, called boards. It is a fabulous way to ignite individual creativity and to tap into the collective imagination of people with similar interests. In this resource, teens learn how to create pin collections that are similar to having a personally designed, visually stunning catalog that holds all the wild, weird, and wonderful internet...
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I remember walking along the railroad tracks near Grandma Mitchell's farm in Big Island, Virginia when I was five years old and wishing I could follow them to far-away places. No one who has ever lived near railroad tracks ever forgets that feeling. Now, as I look back in time, that feeling is still there; so are the memories of all the places I traveled as a military kid with my dad. Of all those memories, none is more vivid than the three years...
26) Isaac Newton
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Isaac Newton was a revolutionary thinker who changed how we look at everything from gravity and optics to astronomy. He even invented a whole new type of math: calculus! This book follows Newton's journey of discovery from his childhood on an English farm through his years learning and teaching at Oxford and working with the Royal Society. It provides in-depth biographical and science information and puts Newton's immense discoveries in historical...
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How horrific will things get if we face a global food shortage? This riveting narrative explains the current state of our food supplies and where we're headed. Readers will learn how our actions have created our challenges, and how proactive solutions will remedy them.
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Taylor Swift is a young and influential pop star with the world at her fingertips. Fans of Swift can satisfy their curiosity about this intriguing leading woman by reading about her early life, her rise to fame, and the inspiration behind her record-breaking albums. Students will learn about her philanthropic work as well as her artistry.
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Principio: un París y una Guadalajara, dos ciudades contadas a partir de sus colonias y calles, sus casas y habitantes, a través de sucesos cotidianos y el rompimiento de lo habitual. Final: un París tras la vista de Un hombre que duerme, de Georges Perec y de Dolores Garnica. Un ensayo íntimo y cálido que se filtra en el corazón de todas las personas que lo lean.
30) Thyroid Cancer
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The thyroid is one of the most important glands in the body because the hormones that it produces affect the entire body's metabolism. It influences the body's reaction to other hormones and its utilization of energy, among other processes. Fortunately, thyroid cancers are usually treatable and rarely fatal. This interesting book begins by discussing how the thyroid functions, then it examines the types of thyroid cancer and how they are diagnosed...
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The global economy is a complex system. This volume helps young people understand just how it works. In an approachable, interesting style, it explains what the global economy is and how it has evolved, how national economies are more interdependent than ever before, and how the banking system plays a role in how money flows over borders. Readers also learn how such economic interdependence can lead to global financial crises. For students interested...
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While it's normal to argue from time to time, is there a point when it's too much? Through up-to-date informational text that includes first-hand accounts by teens and advice from experts, this book will teach readers new techniques for dealing with their anger, as well as ways of avoiding arguments and disagreements. Excellent for research or for personal use.
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With the economic problems that we are experiencing today, this book is a voice of reason in a world that is saturated with media alarmism. This book puts the current financial problems in perspective with comparisons to past crises and hard-numbered analyses of just how devastating, or not, the current economic conditions are.
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Epilepsy can be frightening to both the sufferer and their loved ones. However, knowing more about the symptoms and treatment can give people a sense of empowerment. This volume discusses what epilepsy is, how it can be treated, and what can be done for someone who is having a seizure. The informative book, supplemented with in-depth sidebars, full-color photographs, and detailed charts, dispels the myths surrounding epilepsy and gives readers a clearer...
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Political correctness, better known as "PC," flourished in institutions of higher learning in the 1990s. With the rise of social media, a second wave of PC culture has emerged that is more aggressive than the first. It seems too many that nearly everyone is a target, at risk of being labeled a racist or misogynist based on one short tweet. The movement, though intended to be inclusive and pluralistic, has its detractors. Is political correctness protective...
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When You Hear Me (You Hear Us) is an anthology of poetry and personal stories centering the voices of those directly impacted by the incarceration of young people in the United States. Compiled by Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop, this rich collection includes firsthand accounts from both the young people charged and incarcerated in the adult criminal legal system and from the community at large: the mothers, the loved ones, the correctional...
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"Human trafficking" is the term that is used today for modern-day slavery. Like African slaves in past centuries, many people from around the world are being held captive and forced to work. Some people are physically beaten to make them work. A few others are sold into slavery. Some are kidnapped. But most people are tricked into becoming a slave. They are given false promises of money, new jobs, educations, and better lives. Then the promises are...
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Finding work in the transportation industry puts employees at the center of the action: helping move people and goods, whether that means driving a municipal bus, moving consumer goods via trucks or trains, or helping coordinate the complicated, interconnected web of international civil aviation. In this book, the numerous types of jobs in this field-driver, pilot, logistics professional, transportation engineer, and many more-are highlighted, and...
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Since the 18th century, African Americans have been contributing important works to American literature. However, their writing has been treated differently than those produced by white authors. Readers discover the challenges black authors have faced in having their work published and being taken seriously by critics and readers alike. Engaging sidebars and detailed photographs augment this comprehensive overview of the racism that still persists...
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Childcare is a field that continues to grow, as the economy forces more and more people with children to work outside the home. This guide to finding a meaningful job in childcare provides the basic needs of any job seeker: how to craft a successful resume and cover letter, how to dress for an interview, and how to be the best worker you can be. It covers all of the bases, including getting safety certification, licensing, and handling tax concerns...
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