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21st-Century Ships
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2018
442 kr
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Cruise liners, destroyers, aircraft carriers, and oil tankers are some of the massive watercraft breaking records and keeping the world economy moving and safe. This fascinating resource provides snapshots of innovative and impressive ships of the future, using these awe-inspiring vessels as an …
21st-Century Skyscrapers
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2018
442 kr
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The modern skylines of major cities around the globe are both majestic and awe-inspiring. Since the turn of the century, ever more impressive and innovative skyscrapers have been built. This resource features the tallest and most famous buildings standing, and inspires young aspiring architects and …
Abusing Prescription Drugs
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2007
514 kr
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This title discusses the terrible physical and mental consequences of prescription drug abuse and addiction, especially to the developing bodies and minds of teens. Written for middle school students, the text is vividly descriptive yet scientific-minded, discussing prescription drugs in …
Hamid Karzai
President of Afghanistan
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2007
594 kr
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Hamid Karzai was the president of Afghanistan. This biography gives an authoritative and balanced account of this man who is the first post-Taliban leader of his country. Written in an engaging yet journalistic style, readers will learn about not only Karzai and his country, but the delicate …
High-Risk Construction Work
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2008
536 kr
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Whether building a skyscraper, constructing a bridge, or digging deep under the ground, construction workers face extreme and potentially dangerous circumstances every day. This volume describes and explores the demands, challenges, and rewards of this hands-on line of work.
Muslims Around the World Today
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2009
554 kr
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Islam is one of the world’s fastest growing religions. Many non-Muslims, however, may know little about it. It is the world’s second largest faith after Christianity and has made an invaluable contribution to the sciences, art, culture, and politics in both the Islamic world and the West. Muslims …
Ludacris
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2009
503 kr
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Beginning to rap at the age of 9, Ludacris (born Christopher Brian Bridges) drew on a wide range of musical influences supplied by his father, who steeped his son in many genres of popular music. Soon he was recording boisterous and madcap rap albums, each of which went double or triple platinum. …
Delaware
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2010
499 kr
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Delaware may be almost last in size amongst the 50 American states, yet in many ways it is indeed the "First State," as its motto declares. Casting one of the decisive votes in favor of the Declaration of Independence, and the very first state to sign the Constitution, Delaware has long led the …
Creating Electronic Graphic Organizers
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2010
499 kr
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Graphic organizers are an important tool in both school and business for visual learning and information processing. They are no longer confined to posters, flip pads, or the pages of reports. Graphic organizers have gone digital. Now diagrams, charts, and other "mind maps" can be generated, …
Constructing, Using, and Interpreting Spreadsheets
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2010
499 kr
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There are certain computer skills that are both essential to employability and incredibly useful in everyday life. The ability to construct, use, and interpret spreadsheets is one of these skills. Familiarity with spreadsheet programs is an increasingly obligatory prerequisite for any office job, …
Food Supply Collapse
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2010
554 kr
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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.
Waterfowl
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2011
538 kr
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A superb guide to safe, ethical, and enjoyable waterfowl hunting, this book covers everything a young hunter needs to know—from what to wear and pack to shooting strategies and the construction of duck blinds. Strongly emphasizing gun safety and adherence to state and federal regulations …
Chemical Reactions
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2011
554 kr
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Chemistry is often a daunting subject for students, fostering a bewilderment that sets in upon their first encounter with the Periodic Table. This book demystifies an important aspect of the subject—chemical reactions—and demonstrates exactly how fascinating and fun chemistry can be. Starting out …
Foursquare and Other Location-Based Services
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2011
499 kr
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Foursquare and other, similar location-based services are no longer merely sophisticated toys that allow users to broadcast their location, but have transformed into real marketing opportunities. Foursquare can also be an important way for teens and parents to always be in contact and aware of each …
Google And You
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2011
499 kr
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It has become almost impossible to imagine a world without Google, the most popular and powerful Internet search engine that as revolutionized the way we seek and locate information. This book seeks to show students how to get the most out of Google—with its search engine, maps, videos, news, docs, …
Understanding Financial Frauds and Scams
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2012
574 kr
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Readers get a view behind the gilded doors which will reveal the inner workings of pyramid and Ponzi schemes, telemarketing scams, identity theft, creative accounting, phishing, and other large-scale frauds and scams that impact not only big money investors but cost ordinary working citizens as …
Andrew Mason and Groupon
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2012
594 kr
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Started in Chicago, Illinois, Groupon has expanded to dozens of cities all around the world and has become an Internet sensation. Mason’s billion-dollar idea has revolutionized e-commerce. Groupon has taken the good and the bad in stride, using setbacks, challenges, and competition to learn …
Avoiding Danger on the Hunt
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2012
554 kr
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Hunting is an enriching outdoor activity that can draw one closer to nature and its rhythms and be a great bonding experience with friends and family. Yet, given that guns are involved, it is potentially dangerous and great care must be taken to avoid danger on the hunt. This book lays out all the …
How Debt and Default Affect You
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2012
574 kr
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This informed and easy-to-follow volume defines and describes debt and default and how they affect the average person and his or her family. Causes and effects of different kinds of debt are explored, as well as the consequences, such as bankruptcy. Other topics that are discussed include the U.S. …
Money-Making Opportunities for Teens Who Are Handy
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2013
573 kr
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Teens who are handy have many opportunities to earn money, whether being their own bosses or earning wages at a local business, they can pick and choose the path that suits them best. Gaining experience through physical labor opens up a world of opportunity for those with the patience and talent to …
Getting a Job in Building Maintenance
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2013
573 kr
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Building maintenance workers are engaged in operating and maintaining computerized power plant systems, and light plumbing and electrical work in various types of buildings. This valuable guide instructs readers in how to parlay their handyman skills into a stable, secure, varied, and never boring …
James Dashner
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2013
594 kr
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James Dashner has earned praise from readers and critics for his intricate plots and sympathetic characters who are challenged by extraordinary situations in fantastical surroundings. This biography reveals Dashner''s story: His birth in Austell, Georgia, his days as an accounting student at …
Discovering the Empire of Mali
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2013
542 kr
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One of the largest empires the world has ever known, the Empire of Mali flourished in West Africa from 1235 CE until 1464. The empire remains well known for its wealth and significant cultural influence, still felt hundreds of years later, both in modern Mali and its neighbors. The language, laws, …
Truth About Heroin
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2013
542 kr
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There is currently a heroin epidemic afflicting North America, and it is not confined only to urban areas or to older, seasoned drug addicts. The latest epidemic has swamped suburban and rural areas and drawn many teens into its deadly wake. The drug can take over the lives of even first-time or …
Gun Rights
Interpreting the Constitution
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2014
562 kr
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The gun rights issue has been among the most contentious debates since the founding of the United States. This instructive volume offers close but comprehensible readings of the Second Amendment set against the backdrop of fluctuating social and political contexts. Additionally, it documents the …
Isaac Asimov
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2014
562 kr
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Chemist Isaac Asimov was acclaimed for his fiction and nonfiction writing. As a Russian Jewish immigrant, Asimov told stories from an early age. Among the most celebrated is his Foundation Trilogy, which earned numerous awards and led him to become one of the most widely respected authors of the …
Stephen Chbosky
Av Philip Wolny
E-bok, 2014
594 kr
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the best-selling book written by author Stephen Chbosky is to today''s young adults what J. D. Salinger''s The Catcher in the Rye was to teens of decades past. In poignant, knowing language and characterization, Chbosky captures the joys, anguish, confusion, and …
