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105 produkter
America Debates Civil Liberties and Terrorism
E-bok, 2007
554 kr
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This timely and balanced volume explores the crisis of the war on terror and the actions taken by the executive branch of government against civil liberties. The complex issues surrounding the Patriot Act, the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal, and the suspension of the right of habeas corpus are …
America Debates Stem Cell Research
E-bok, 2007
554 kr
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This book is a balanced overview of the issues surrounding stem cells and their potential to revolutionize medicine and provide cures, with a focus on the use of embryonic stem cells. The ethical and moral debates over how cells are obtained, the definition of “personhood,” and various religious …
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Profile of a Leading Democrat
E-bok, 2007
594 kr
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The story of Hillary Rodham Clinton in many ways parallels the story of the United States in the latter half of the 20th century and beginning of the 21st century. As part of the baby boom generation, she came of age at the time of the civil rights movement, the Vietnam war, and Watergate. This …
Career Building Through Skinning and Modding
E-bok, 2008
554 kr
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Skinning and modding allow individual users to alter commercial computer software. These skills are typically used to create or modify objects or characters in a game setting. In Career Building through Skinning and Modding, readers learn that their skinning and modding skills are not only gaming …
Intellectual Property
E-bok, 2008
514 kr
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Protecting intellectual property rights is a major challenge in the digital age, as one-click downloading and the simplicity of cut-and-paste technology have made plagiarism and copyright infringement all too common. In this volume, students learn about the importance of doing the right thing when …
Autism
E-bok, 2008
554 kr
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Describes a wide spectrum of developmental disorders affecting four times as many boys and girls. The expert-reviewed book takes the reader through the history of the disorder, explaining in detail its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. It also lays our the most current explanation of the …
Armenian Genocide
E-bok, 2008
554 kr
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This essential volume examines the events surrounding the killing of as many as 1.5 million ethnic Armenians at the hands of Ottoman Turks during the first World War. The historical record, first-person accounts, contemporary news reports, and carefully selected photographs work together to paint a …
Steroids
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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Experts everywhere are arguing over the effects of steroid use on individuals, sports, and society. Anabolic steroids build up muscle tissue. Most steroids used for medical purposes are synthesized in labs. These are used by doctors to treat a wide variety of diseases, such as muscle wasting, …
Genetically Modified Food
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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Throughout the world today the debate still rages over whether genetically modified food is a blessing or a curse. On one hand, genetically modified food allows farmers to grow crops in places where standard crops won''t grow. They can also reduce people''s reliance on dangerous pesticides. On the …
Hepatitis B
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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Passed along in body fluids, hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection in the world. This title takes a closer look at the hepatitis B virus, especially as it relates to sexual function and health. All students should be aware of the damage the hepatitis virus can do as well as the …
Ovarian Cancer
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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Ovarian cancer is the second most common form of female reproductive system cancer, after uterine cancer. This accessible, highly illustrated book takes a clinical look at ovarian cancer, the cellular processes involved, and the common ways of detecting and treating the disease. The final chapter …
Brain Cancer
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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In the United States, between fifteen and twenty people out of every one hundred thousand develop brain cancer every year. When a brain tumor occurs, the ever-growing mass of cells compresses and damages other cells in the brain, interfering with brain function. The tumor pushes brain tissue …
Grasslands
E-bok, 2009
514 kr
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This book on the grasslands explains how much of the regions of the world are composed of this teeming biome. Readers will view the amazing grasslands of America and elsewhere.
Iowa
E-bok, 2010
503 kr
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The bucolic state of Iowa defines America’s heartland. Once a state with a strong mining industry, Iowa is now a crucial agrarian state with a large manufacturing industry. Readers will learn about the growth of this key part of America’s breadbasket, from prehistory to the current day. This …
U.S. Economic Crisis
E-bok, 2010
554 kr
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The United States is undergoing one of the worst recessions in recent memory. Although the state of the economy has a direct impact upon every citizen, the factors that caused it are seldom presented to young readers. This book examines the root causes of the crisis, as well as financial markets, …
U.S. Auto Industry
E-bok, 2010
554 kr
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For decades, the auto industry has been at the heart of American manufacturing, providing jobs for countless Americans and boosting local economies. From the invention of the automobile to the rise of modern assembly lines, American carmakers have led the field for many years. However, beginning in …
Louisiana
E-bok, 2010
514 kr
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Louisiana attracts thousands of tourists each year who are drawn there by the state’s historic buildings, legendary music scene, and rich cuisine. Home to a number of colleges, Louisiana is one of the United State’s foremost cultural centers. Originally home to numerous Native American tribes, the …
Careers in Computer Science and Programming
E-bok, 2011
574 kr
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The fascinating, rapidly changing world of computer technology has fueled many people''s interest in a career in this field. Few careers are more exciting and cutting-edge than a career in computer science and programming. This book presents the different computer science and programming careers …
Robots Through History
E-bok, 2011
514 kr
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At one time, robots were merely the products of science fiction. In the modern world, they perform countless important functions. Today’s robots manufacture automobiles, help doctors with complicated surgery, aid the military in battle, and more. This book shows the fascinating development of …
Thyroid Cancer
E-bok, 2011
542 kr
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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 …
Online Safety
E-bok, 2011
499 kr
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There are many things that girls must consider today when sharing information on the Internet: how to keep their information safe from those not intended to know it, how to protect their privacy, and how to protect themselves and their money. Online harassment, or cyberbullying, has also become a …
Being a Leader
E-bok, 2011
574 kr
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Even "natural" leaders were not born that way. They learned and developed leadership qualities and skills over time. This stimulating volume explains the qualities that make a person a leader, as well as how to develop and use those qualities to successfully manage groups and achieve goals. Being a …
Your Career in the Air Force
E-bok, 2011
594 kr
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The United States Air Force has been around since the early 20th century, shortly after the invention of the airplane, and today’s modern Air Force is fully equipped with the latest technology. For those interested in developing technical or professional skills in an exciting environment, the U.S. …
Brain Tumors
Av Louis J. Cook, Jeri Freedman
E-bok, 2011
538 kr
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In cancer, cells grow and divide without normal controls, causing abnormal growths called tumors. Tumors that start in the brain can be particularly dangerous, invading brain tissue and sometimes causing disability and death. In order to help readers understand this fearsome disease, the book first …
