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Ghosts? A mysterious plant? Something even more sinister? This spooky mystery (inspired by a real kid's idea) doubles as a creative writing guide for young writers!  Eliza loves hunting ghosts — too bad she's spending the summer helping her scientist mother study weird plants instead.  But when a mysterious plant goes missing, things go from strange to downright spooky. Eliza is convinced something—or someone—is haunting the plant shop. Is she digging into dangerous ground?  Like Stuck in the Stone Age, the first in the Story Pirates Present series, this spine-tingling mystery doubles as an introduction to the basics of creative writing. With the help of Story Pirate Captain Vincent Rolo and the Mystery Creation Zone, kids can use this kid-generated story as inspiration to create their OWN great mysteries!“What a fantastically fun way to learn about writing a story!”  — Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author

An incomparable survey on the countries and territories of this immense region.* Over 850 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details* Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance* Provides a systematic survey of each country in turn.

An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region.* Over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invalauble directory details* Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.General Survey* Issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: General Issues in Latin American Economies; Combating Money-Laundering in the Caribbean; Building New Relations in North America; Terrorism and the War Against Drugs and Indigenous People in Latin America in the 21st Century.Country Surveys* Individual chapters on each country containing: articles on geography, recent history and economy; an economic and demographic survey using all the latest available statistics on population, agriculture, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, and education; directory sections with names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, and tourism* New for this edition: expanded coverage of The Caribbean Islands.Regional Information* Detailed information on the following: regional organizations; major commodities; research institutes; a select periodicals bibliography and a select books bibliography.

Provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding them.Completely revised and updated, this fifth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories. It includes:* Over 580 pages of in-depth analysis and thoroughly researched data* Comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political information* Contributions from acknowledged regional experts.General Survey* Leading experts on the area analyse topics of regional interest and importance including: NAFTA at Eight: Cross Currents; The USA, Canada and the Pacific Rim; Opening and Closing Doors: Immigration Policies in Canada and the USA; Environment at the Crossroads and The Economic Development of Alaska and the Canadian North.Country Surveys* Details of Presidents/Prime Ministers; chronologies; geographic and demographic details; tables on area and population* Essays on the economy, social issues and public affairs of both countries, including: US Foreign Policy Post-11 September; Corporate Responsibility and the Changing Political Context; and Canadian Social Policy: Harmonizing Federal and Provincial Systems? plus a select bibliography for sources of further research* A demographic and economic survey using the latest statistics from government and official sources* Essential names, addresses and contact numbers covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, and tourism.

An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region.* Over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details* Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.General Survey* Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: The Role of the Church in Latin America in the 21st Century; Indigenous Peoples in Latin America; North American Regional Relations from a Mexican Perspective; El Niño and Changing Weather Patterns in the Region; An Overview of the Progress made in Combating Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Caribbean* New for this edition Debt, Finance and the IMF: Three Decades of Debt Crises in Latin America; The Andean Regional Initiative; Central America and 'El Norte'.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country and territory incorporating:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as * An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.Regional Information* Includes full details of all major international organizations active in the region; a detailed survey of major commodities in Latin America; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations.

This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this sixth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories. It includes:* Over 600 pages of in-depth analysis and thoroughly researched data* Comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political information* Contributions from acknowledged regional experts.Introductory Essays* Leading experts on the area analyse topics of interest and importance to the region as a whole, including: NAFTA at Ten: Prospects; A New Pacific Century? North America and the Pacific Rim; Imigration Policies and Nation-building in Canada and the USA; Environment at the Crossroads and The Economic Development of Alaska and the Canadian North.Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two: USA, Part Three: CanadaEach country chapter includes:* Introduction * Essays US Foreign Policy under George W. Bush: The Implications of 11 September; The Role of the USA in the Middle East: An Historical Overview; Manufacturing and Construction in the USA; In a Complicated State: Health Policy in the USA; Politics and Administration in Canada; Natural Resources and Primary Economic Activities in Canada; Perspectives on Canadian Social Policy: Social Security, Health and Education and Canadian Government Finances.* Directory and Statistics.

This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this seventh edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories. It includes:* Over 600 pages of in-depth analysis and thoroughly researched data* Comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political information* Contributions from acknowledged regional experts.Introductory Essays* Leading experts on the area analyse topics of interest and importance to the region as a whole, including: NAFTA at Ten: A New Pacific Century? North America and the Pacific Rim; Immigration Policies and Nation-building in Canada and the USA; Environment at the Crossroads and The Economic Development of Alaska and the Canadian North.Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two: USA, Part Three: CanadaEach country chapter includes:* Introduction * Essays US Foreign Policy under George W. Bush: The Implications of 11 September and the War in Iraq; The Role of the USA in the Middle East: An Historical Overview; Manufacturing and Construction in the USA; In a Complicated State: Health Policy in the USA; Politics and Administration in Canada; Natural Resources and Primary Economic Activities in Canada; Perspectives on Canadian Social Policy: Social Security, Health and Education and Canadian Government Finances.* Directory and Statistics.

An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region.* Over 900 pages of in-depth analysis, up-to-date statistics and invaluable directory details* Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.General Survey* Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: Religion in 21st Century Latin America; Indigenous Peoples in Latin America in the 21st Century; The Geopolitics of Relations in North America: A Mexican Perspective; El Niño: A Latin American Phenomenon? ; Combating Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Caribbean; Debt, Finance and the IMF; The Andean Regional Initiative; and Central America and 'El Norte': an Introduction to Latin American Politics.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country and territory incorporating:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as physical and social geographies of each country, including maps* An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.Regional Information* Includes full details of all major international organizations active in the region; a detailed survey of major commodities in Latin America; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations.

This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this eighth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories. It includes:* Over 600 pages of in-depth analysis and thoroughly researched data* Comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political information* Contributions from acknowledged regional experts.Introductory Essays* Leading experts on the area analyse topics of interest and importance to the region as a whole, including: NAFTA at Ten: A New Pacific Century? North America and the Pacific Rim; Immigration Policies and Nation-building in Canada and the USA; Environment at the Crossroads and The Economic Development of Alaska and the Canadian North. Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two: USA, Part Three: CanadaEach country chapter includes:* Introduction * Essays US Foreign Policy under George W. Bush: The Implications of 11 September and the War in Iraq; The Role of the USA in the Middle East: An Historical Overview; Manufacturing and Construction in the USA; In a Complicated State: Health Policy in the USA; Politics and Administration in Canada; Natural Resources and Primary Economic Activities in Canada; Perspectives on Canadian Social Policy: Social Security, Health and Education and Canadian Government Finances.* Directory and Statistics.

* An unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region* Includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: Religion in Twenty-First Century Latin America; Indigenous Peoples in Latin America in the Twenty-First Century; The Geopolitics of Relations in North America: A Mexican Perspective; El Niño: A Latin American Phenomenon? ; Combating Money-Laundering and Terrorist Financing in the Caribbean; Debt, Finance and the IMF; The Andean Regional Initiative; and Central America and 'El Norte': an Introduction to Latin American Politics.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country and territory incorporating:* An introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as physical and social geographies of each country, including maps* An extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* A full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* A select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.Regional InformationIncludes full details of all major international organizations active in the region; a detailed survey of major commodities in Latin America; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations.

This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this ninth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories.It includes:Comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political informationContributions from acknowledged regional experts.Introductory EssaysLeading experts on the area analyze topics of interest and importance to the region as a whole, including: NAFTA at Ten: A New Pacific Century? North America and the Pacific Rim; Immigration Policies and Nation-Building in Canada and the USA; Environment at the Crossroads and the Economic Development of Alaska and the Canadian North. Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two: USA, Part Three: CanadaEach country chapter includes:Introduction Essays: US Foreign Policy under George W. Bush: The Implications of 11 September and the War in Iraq; The Role of the USA in the Middle East: An Historical Overview; Manufacturing and Construction in the USA; In a Complicated State: Health Policy in the USA; Politics and Administration in Canada; Natural Resources and Primary Economic Activities in Canada; Perspectives on Canadian Social Policy: Social Security, Health and Education and Canadian Government Finances. Directory and Statistics.

* an unrivalled survey on the countries and territories of this immense region* includes contributions from acknowledged authorities who examine topics of regional importance.General SurveyThoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by acknowledged experts covering issues of regional importance are examined by acknowledged authorities of the area, subjects covered include: The Many Faces of the Left in Latin America.; Gender Development in Latin America; Environmental Issues in Latin America and the Caribbean; Judicial Politics in Latin America; The Emergence of the People’s Republic of China in Latin America: Trade, Investment and Development; Crime and Criminal Justice in the Caribbean; The Political Economy of Trade in the Americas.; Trade Preferences and Caribbean Economies; New for this edition – Gangs of Central America.Country SurveysIndividual chapters on each country and territory incorporating:* an introductory survey, containing essays on the history and economy of each country, as well as physical and social geographies of each country, including maps* an extensive economic and demographic survey of the latest available statistics on area and population, health and welfare, agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining, industry, finance, trade, transport, tourism, communications media and education* a full directory section with names, addresses, contact numbers and e-mail and internet addresses covering the constitution, government, legislature, judiciary, political organizations, diplomatic representation, religious groups, the media, finance, trade and industry, tourism, defence and education* a select bibliography, containing suggestions for further research.Regional Informationincludes full details of all major international organizations active in the region; a detailed survey of major commodities in Latin America; a directory of research institutes specializing in the region; select bibliographies of books and periodicals and an index of regional organizations.

This renowned reference title provides essential statistical and directory material on these vast North American nations and the issues surrounding it. Completely revised and updated, this ninth edition brings together statistical, factual and directory information on these two vast nations and their constituent states, provinces and territories.It includes:* comprehensive geographical, historical, economic and political information* contributions from acknowledged regional experts.Introductory Essays* leading experts on the area analyze topics of interest and importance to the region as a whole, including: The North American Free Trade Agreement and the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America; Challenging China: The North American Agenda and the Pacific Rim and Environmental Issues in North America.Each country is dealt with in greater detail within its own section. Part Two: USA, Part Three: CanadaEach country chapter includes:* introduction * essays, including: US Defence Policy; The Bush Doctrine and US Foreign Policy; the Politics of Oil Dependency in the USA; the Role of Religion in US Politics; `Big Food’, `Big Tobacco’ and `Big Pharmas’ in US Manufacturing; Health and Social Welfare Policy in the USA; Diversity and Equality in the USA; the History of Canada post-1980; Federal Energy Policy in Canada; Aboriginal Peoples; Canadian Government Finances and Foreign Trade; Canada’s Economy and Canadian Social Policy* directory and Statistics.