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Ukraine
Av Catherine W. Cooper, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2006
380 kr
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In turn ruled by the Golden Horde in the 13th century, the Grand Principality of Lithuania and Poland, then Russia and the Soviet Union, Ukraine's people now strive to reclaim their identity. The largest country in Europe boasts a varied landscape with rich soils and mineral resources that have …
North Carolina Ghost Lights and Legends
E-bok, 2019
167 kr
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North Carolina is considered one of the US headquarters for ghost lights —that is, for spooky and unexplained luminous phenomena. Nearly half of all reported ghost lights shine, blink, burn, dance, or float somewhere in the state. These ghost lights are well known in their localities. There are …
Croatia
Av Zoran Pavlovic, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2002
342 kr
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; Excellent introductory texts.; These information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture; Full-colour illustrations and full-colour maps throughout Comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, …
Kazakhstan
Av Zoran Pavlovic, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2003
342 kr
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; Excellent introductory texts.; These information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture; Full-colour illustrations and full-colour maps throughout Comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, …
Israel
Av Donald J. Zeigler, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2006
380 kr
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Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 by a United Nations mandate, the Middle East has been a flashpoint of conflict between the world's only Jewish state and the Palestinians, who lost their land because of the UN partition. Although peace agreements were signed with Egypt and …
Bangladesh
Av Douglas A. Phillips, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2007
349 kr
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Bangladesh, located in south-central Asia, is the most densely populated nation in the world. Known as Bengal prior to the British-led partition of India in 1947, Bangladesh fell under control of Pakistan. It was henceforth called East Pakistan until 1971, when it achieved independence, thanks …
Portugal
Av Charles F. Gritzner, Douglas A. Phillips
Inbunden, 2007
380 kr
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Portugal is located on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula and shares its border with Spain. Much like Spain, Portugal was a powerful seafaring nation in the 15th and 16th centuries and established several overseas colonies, including Brazil. Today, Portugal has an industrialized economy, made …
United States
Inbunden, 2008
349 kr
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The United States is the world's third-largest country in terms of both size and population, which is one of the world's most ethnically and socially diverse. It also has the most powerful and technologically advanced economy in the world, and its per-capita income ranks among the world's highest. …
Germany
Av William R. Horne, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2007
349 kr
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Although it was adversely affected by both world wars and the cold war, which divided the nation into a democratic and communist state, Germany has persevered to become Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. West Germany was one of the founding members of the European Economic …
England
Av Alan Allport, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2007
349 kr
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Since Alfred the Great united England in the 9th century CE, this northwestern European country has played a prominent role in world affairs. From its early days as the world's leading naval power - which enabled it to spread its influence over an area larger than one-fourth of the world's surface …
Egypt
Av Joseph J. Hobbs, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2007
349 kr
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Egypt lies at a crossroads between Africa, Asia, and Europe and is the largest country in the Middle East. In terms of population, it ranks 15th in the world. Most of its 79 million residents live near the Nile River, which is the country's most prominent geographical feature and the world's …
Rwanda
Av Joseph R. Oppong, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2008
380 kr
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Rwanda. The very name evokes troubling images of unparalleled violence, senseless human atrocities, and genocide. The country is best known as the scene for one of the world's worst ethnic-based conflict. Approximately 1 million people were killed in 100 days in 1994, and millions more fled the …
Poland
Av Zoran Pavlovic, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2008
380 kr
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For a better part of its history, Poland's destiny has often been strongly influenced, if not determined, by actions of its neighbors. From the west, Germans often advanced eastward; from the east, Russians, and later Soviets, expanded toward the west. In both cases, Poland was in their path. Yet, …
Terrorism and Security
Av Zoran Pavlovic, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2009
442 kr
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A car bombing in Spain, an elementary school invasion in the Caucasus region, or an assassination in Pakistan - today's global media and technology enable people the world over to instantly hear of terrorist attacks as they occur. What used to be reported only in local news now reaches all corners …
One World or Many?
Av Chelsea House Publishers, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2010
442 kr
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Global Connections introduces middle school readers to the issues that affect today's global society. Tying together geography, history, science, social studies, and economics, these engaging titles examine key topics and their importance to the United States and to the world. Each title provides a …
Human Population
Inbunden, 2009
442 kr
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How many is too many? In regard to the human population, people have been asking this question for centuries. The current world population is approaching seven billion people. At the current 1.2 per cent rate of annual increase, the population will reach a whopping 9.5 billion people by 2050. ""The …
Feeding a Hungry World
Inbunden, 2009
442 kr
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As the world's population approaches seven billion people, some fear that Earth's citizens face a catastrophic food crisis in the near future. Furthermore, experts place the globe's population in 2050 at more than nine billion, a potentially overwhelming figure for the world's resources. Some worry …
Iran
Av Masoud Kheirabadi, Charles F. Gritzner
Inbunden, 2011
442 kr
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Located in the heart of the Middle East, Iran was at the crossroads of several early societies and home to the powerful Persian Empire, one of history's most influential civilizations. Today, Iran continues to occupy a prominent position on the global stage. With an estimated 11 percent of the …
Haiti
Inbunden, 2011
442 kr
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Tropical islands evoke images of sun, surf, and sand, palms swaying gently in the breeze, and happy, carefree people. Some of these stereotypical images hold true for Haiti, a country that shares the Caribbean island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. Over time, however, this …
Afghanistan
Inbunden, 2011
442 kr
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Famous for its stark landscape and punishing mountain passes, Afghanistan has been a portal for traders and invaders between Asia and the Middle East for centuries, but its recent history continues to be one of turmoil. The Soviet Union occupied the country from 1979 to 1989, until U.S.-trained …
