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This title presents a comprehensive biography that details Mickey Mantle's triumphs and setbacks. Growing up in small-town, Depression-era Oklahoma, Mickey Mantle heard the same plea day in and day out from his parents: 'Get out of the house and p...

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World Encyclopedia of Political Systems and Parties, Third Edition provides unparalleled coverage of the governments and politics of the independent nations of our changing world. Each country is described in terms of its system and organization o...

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Since the earliest days of the movie industry, mainstream films have been banned for their sexual, religious, social, and political content. Forbidden Films traces the efforts to censor 125 major films, ranging from the silent Birth of a Nation to...

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Early adolescence is the term professionals use to describe the time of life between 11 and 14 years of age: a period when young teens experience rapid and profound changes in the way they look

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Prior to his religious conversion, St Francis of Assisi was a liar, thief, and virtual madman known for running naked in the streets. St Teresa of Avila healed herself on her deathbed by praying to her patron saint. St Augustine converted after a ...

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The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association estimates that one in five Americans, or 50 million people, suffer from autoimmune diseases. An autoimmune disease results when cells and other components of the body's immune system, designed t...

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This dictionary contains over 2000 entries dealing with the terms used in atomic and nuclear physics. The entries are written in a concise style, with cross-references. The work covers modern research and discoveries in particle physics as well as...

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Encyclopedia of Mathematics is a comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia designed for high school through early college students. More than 1,000 entries, more than 125 photographs and illustrations, and numerous essays cover the principal areas and...

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Each decade in 20th-century America is known for having a unique history and a different personality. In the 1920s there were flappers and the Charleston, in the 1950s bobby-soxers and hula-hoops, in the 1970s hippies and disco, and in the 1990s L...

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This book presents the major events, people, and traditions that have shaped Pakistan.""A Brief History of Pakistan"" presents a concise yet thorough account of this land whose past as a birthplace of civilization is as important to world history ...

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For those who wish to appear on stage as well as those who prefer to work behind the scenes, ""Career Opportunities in Theater and the Performing Arts, Third Edition"" profiles more than 70 jobs in all branches of theater and the performing arts. ...

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Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental, emotional, and behavioral problems for children and adolescents. About 13 of every 100 people ages 9 to 17 experience some kind of anxiety disorder. Additionally, about half of children and adole...

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In the past 25 years, more than 30 new human germs have emerged onto the medical scene, most of these rising from animals. And with these germs come new diseases like the avian flu, Ebola, SARS, and weaponized viruses such as anthrax and smallpox,...

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Covers 22 jobs in the culinary arts, including: Bakery workers; Cooks and chefs; Dietitians and nutritionists; Food technologists; Meatcutters; and, Personal chefs.

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Ancient Egypt was one of the longest-lasting civilizations the world has ever known. While most readers will be familiar with at least parts of ancient Egyptian history, contemporary Egypt and its connections to the ancient civilization are not al...

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The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits, Third Edition includes more than 600 fascinating entries about ghosts, hauntings, related paranormal phenomenon, the people who investigate them, and the key theories about what causes them. Widely regarded ...

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By creating their own virtual day on the job, students can find out firsthand what it's like to have many exciting careers.

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This is an essential reference for teens interested in the arts and communications. It is never too soon to start thinking about a future career, even as a young teen. For those who have the urge to write, perform, design, or otherwise create and ...

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Provides an overview of the historical events that have taken place and shaped the islands of the Caribbean Sea - beginning with an account of the indigenous populations before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492 and ending with the major ...

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Conservation refers to the careful and controlled use of natural resources for the purpose of extending the time they are available as well as retaining biodiversity. Conservation does not prevent the loss of plants, trees, land, water, or habitat...

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Careers in Focus: Photography, Second Edition profiles 20 careers for young professionals interested in this creative field. Job profiles of this title include: archivists; camera operators; conservators and conservation technicians; exhibit desig...

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This work offers a detailed narrative of the events that have shaped Ireland's history. The close geographical proximity of Great Britain has had a profound impact on Irish history. The interaction and confrontation between the two peoples and cul...

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Since humankind's earliest days, the rise of civilization led to a huge increase in the number and types of diseases that afflict the human population. Early prevailing theories about the causes of and cures for disease included superstitious beli...

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Tex Avery, considered the father of screwball animation, was one of the most influential animators of the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. Creator of such classic characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Droopy, he directed many cartoons for Warner Bros....

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Engineering combines applied science, math, and technology for the purpose of designing a wide variety of items, including structures, materials, processes, and machines. Engineers may choose to specialize in aerospace engineering, chemical engine...

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By 1938, North America was emerging from the Great Depression, but three years later, it would be plunged into war. During World War II when the largely male forces were fighting overseas, women left the home to work in business and factories in g...

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No study of economics would be complete without the foundations of economic thought. History of Economic Thought explores the philosophical underpinnings of economics, beginning with Aristotle and up through modern game theory. This new volume loo...

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Explores the history of the human development of another form of intelligence on Earth, at some of the problems that face AI researchers, and at some of the ethical issues facing AI advancements. Readers will learn about what is one of the most ex...

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