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PDF, Engelska, 2016484 kr
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It may be hard to wrap one’s head around how such a thriving people as the ancient Mesopotamians could fall. This volume offers readers a detailed overview of how this complex and intriguing people declined from their previous prosperity. Readers will journey through the ebb and flow of the civilization, taking in information about the various factors that ultimately worked against them. The text explains the natural causes, such as drought, the structural issues, and invasions that led to the downfall of a civilization that nevertheless offers a lasting legacy.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2019
428 kr
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Häftad, Engelska, 2019
241 kr
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PDF, Engelska, 2019560 kr
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When Texian leaders began making plans for Texas to become a country, they gathered in a place known as Washington-on-the-Brazos. On March 2, 1836, they issued the Texas Declaration of Independence. It stated that Texas was no longer a part of Mexico. Find out more in The Texas Revolution, a title in the Building Our Nation series. Building Our Nation is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
582 kr
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PDF, Engelska, 2020484 kr
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Homelessness pervades America''s cities and rural areas. Multiple factors force people into a life on the street, including job loss, mental illness, and drug addiction. Homelessness can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, marital status, and race. While it''s important for societies to provide shelter, food, and support for homeless people, it''s even more necessary to prevent people from becoming homeless in the first place. Young readers will benefit from this guide''s concise language, vivid photographs, and helpful graphics. All readers will enhance their understanding of the factors that affect homelessness in America.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
582 kr
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E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2020484 kr
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The president of the United States holds the most important office in the country. The person who is elected to fill this position represents the nation''s highest commitment to the rule of law. The process by which this job is filled can be difficult for struggling readers to grasp, leaving them uninformed. With a focus on simple language and helpful graphics, this book makes the ins and outs of a presidential election easy to understand. Readers will be directed to the Constitution for ultimate guidance, but this primary source is explained with clear examples of its use, from the founding of the nation to modern times.
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PDF, Engelska, 2016484 kr
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In a pattern anyone familiar with the European explorers of the 1500s will recognize, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado set out in search of land and treasure. Following in the footsteps of Hernan Cortes, Coronado set out for the New World in hopes of claiming land and wealth for Spain. Readers will get caught up in the fantastic and dangerous journeys of the Coronado expedition from Mexico to Kansas as they sought in vain for the mythical seven cities of gold. Although he was unsuccessful in some aspects of his quests, this enlightening book will highlight his journey and discoveries.
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PDF, Engelska, 2017522 kr
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The ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and improve efficiency make for highly successful professionals. Written in easy-to-access language, this book aligns with the Core Curriculum requirement of teaching students how to develop research projects that are similar to those they might face in their careers. It also provides guidance on building and participating in teams, bolstering interpersonal skills, and developing assertiveness. This volume contains concrete, real-world examples of actions students can take now to help them attain their desired futures.
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PDF, Spanska, 2017522 kr
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The ability to work in teams, communicate effectively, and improve efficiency make for highly successful professionals. Written in easy-to-access language, this book aligns with the Core Curriculum requirement of teaching students how to develop research projects that are similar to those they might face in their careers. It also provides guidance on building and participating in teams, bolstering interpersonal skills, and developing assertiveness. This volume contains concrete, real-world examples of actions students can take now to help them attain their desired futures.
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PDF, Engelska, 2018580 kr
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Silk, the windshield wiper, and the paper grocery bag all have something in common: each had a female inventor. This informative resource discusses innovations that women from all cultures, ethnicities, and time periods have made, and are continuing to make. Their invaluable contributions span all industries, including medicine, science, technology, the home, the food industry, fashion, safety, business, and commerce. With high-interest photographs, a timeline, and engaging sidebars, this timely guide reveals the spirit of female ingenuity in times past and into the 21st century.
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Hunting big game like deer, moose, elk, bear, and wild boar challenges both the mind and the body. The opportunity to match wits with wild animals while minimizing danger and respecting their habitat makes hunting both a thrill and a responsibility. This guide provides readers with basic strategies and the advice necessary to participate in this activity, which has been around since the dawn of civilization. It covers everything from purchasing weapons and abiding by laws and regulations to learning about animal habitats and strategies for stalking and tracking big game. Your developing hunters will learn how to safely, responsibly, and effectively enjoy this pastime.
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The hunting of small game like rabbits, squirrels, and a variety of birds is the most popular type of hunting in America. Hunting can be more than just a way to harvest healthy meat: it can also enhance one''s physical and mental well-being by spending time in nature. Beginning and experienced hunters alike will find this in-depth guide a helpful resource. Detailed information on the behavior of wild animals, the use of firearms and bows, and responsible practices to manage and preserve wildlife and the environment is covered in an easy-to-read, attractive format.
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Turkey hunting is becoming more popular each year, a pastime that offers hunters exercise and exposure to nature, a chance to hone tracking and firearm skills, and good eating when successful. This volume provides hunters with relevant, tried and true information about firearms and archery safety, the behavior and habits of the turkey, and how to prepare for a hunt. Ethics, hunting laws, and methods to conserve wildlife and wild areas are also highlighted in order to provide hunters with all they need to know to succeed at a time-honored tradition.
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Small mammals such as raccoons, opossums, coyotes, bobcats, and prairie dogs can destroy property and hurt pets or livestock. Hunting varmints like these is a form of necessary pest control and wildlife management. This detailed guide helps readers understand laws, regulations, best hunting practices, use of weapons, and animal behavior for this type of hunting. Safety, respect of nature, and use of the meat rounds out the information that readers need to know in order to make the best use of their time and energy in this challenging activity.
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The wetlands of North America harbor duck, geese, and other waterfowl that sportspeople have been hunting for hundreds of years. This complete, beautifully-illustrated guide provides the knowledge necessary to build up hunters'' skills in an effective, safe, and law-abiding manner. Dogs, decoys, camouflage, the use of boats, and more are covered with tried and true methods designed to maximize hunters'' efficiency and enjoyment of the outdoors. Also detailed are firearm safety and handling, bag limits, and other procedures to make sure that hunting waterfowl in the great outdoors is both fun and fascinating.
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Of the many different types of hunting, wing shooting of game birds in flight is one of the most popular, and one of the most challenging, too. Hunting is done for recreation, food, culling overpopulation or pests, and fur. Whatever the reason, hunters need to be informed about conservation laws, licensing requirements, safety practices, and ethical concerns. This fully illustrated, relevant guide offers tips on each of these as well as how to plan hunts and understand birds'' behavior and tendencies for successful and enjoyable hunts. Beginners and more experienced hunters will both benefit from this timely book.
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PDF, Engelska, 2018484 kr
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Football megastar Tom Brady led the New England Patriots to five Super Bowl victories as of 2017, and he earned four MVP titles along the way. He''s been called one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. This engrossing book illustrates how Brady got to the top of his sport. Exciting game plays and interesting details, such as his workout routines, health regimen, and charitable efforts, reveal how he performs on the field and in his everyday life. High-action photographs, a timeline, fact sheet, and engaging text round out this accessible biography of a living football legend.
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PDF, Engelska, 2018484 kr
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Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant made news as one of the NBA''s highest scorers and the youngest all-star player. Over his twenty-year career with the LA Lakers, he earned three MVP awards and five championships. A towering figure in business and charity work too, Bryant is a name not to be forgotten. Written in an engaging style, this biography focuses on Bryant''s accomplishments on the basketball court and off it. Colorful photographs, interesting sidebars, and a quick-access fact sheet round out this look at the life of the man who has been called the greatest basketball player in history.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
602 kr
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PDF, Engelska, 2018541 kr
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The film and TV industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades due to the advancement of computer software. Not only has technology improved but it has also opened unforeseen venues of distribution for independent and small-budget productions. Computer science job openings involve virtual reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, drones, and other advanced applications. This extensive guide provides an in-depth look at established and emerging career developments in major entertainment industry studios and production facilities. It also profiles opportunities in adjacent businesses, such as equipment dealers and vendors skilled in visual effects, sound, and other applications.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
602 kr
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Computers play an integral role in the military''s primary goal, defending the nation and its interests, and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Opportunities for computer science coding careers abound in weapons design, advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, sophisticated drones, and the ever-evolving, and ever-important field of cyber warfare. This compelling, extensive book provides solid career guidance specific to the military''s organization. It offers ideas for employment with civilian organizations that serve the armed forces'' technology needs. It is perfect for readers who are considering both full-time and part-time service, whether for an entire career or limited tours of duty.
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"Westward Ho!" was the call of many a pioneer heading into the western United States from the country''s beginning. The insatiable desire for land that drove settlement westward is conveyed vividly by this collection of primary source documents. From the Monroe Doctrine to the end of the Spanish-American War with the Treaty of Paris, the documents and accompanying text provide rich context for a lively time in American history. Documents that detail the struggle of Native Americans provide a counterbalance to the ambitions of those who were convinced that the West was theirs by divine right.
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The era of Reconstruction followed the long, bloody Civil War, and became one of the most important in the nation''s history. It set guidelines for race relations and the federal government''s involvement in them. From black codes to voting rights for black men, Reconstruction was an active, but contentious period. Documents such as amendments to the Constitution and speeches from the nation''s leaders are examined along with text that provides the necessary context to fully understand the volatile issues debated. This fully illustrated volume highlights the people and their works with a clear and authoritative voice.
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America''s greatest shame has been its enslavement of millions of African Americans prior to their emancipation at the end of the Civil War in 1865. The experience of these individuals included backbreaking labor, cruel punishments, poverty, lack of education, and the separation of family members. From the beginning of their bondage in Africa, the lives of enslaved Africans is chronicled through books, drawings, advertisements, political cartoons, song lyrics, and more in this thought-provoking guide to a difficult time in the nation''s past.
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Although America''s original thirteen colonies lived in peace with England for many years after their founding at Jamestown, that changed in the late eighteenth century. When England began to pass taxes and restrictions without allowing Americans a say in the matter, a rallying cry for independence called colonial lawmakers such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson to draft a more fair and free government. The challenges faced by the Founders of the United States to create a prosperous democracy the likes of which had never been attempted before are explained in this clear, comprehensive, and stimulating guide.
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The exodus of rural dwellers for the cramped, smoke-filled, but affluent cities of the late nineteenth century took place because of an increasing number of factory jobs. And such jobs came about because of a radical shift in technology and society called the Industrial Revolution. From steam power to electrical grids, the innovations that fueled this revolution transformed the United States into a country that would later dominate the world in business, culture, and invention. Extensive focus on documents, period photographs, and artwork combined with context-setting text makes this an authoritative guide to one of the most important eras of American history.
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President Thomas Jefferson''s Louisiana Purchase added about 828,000 square miles of unmapped, unknown land to the young United States. To explore and map this great swath of land, Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their Corps of Discovery to brave rivers, plains, and mountains. They met American Indians both friendly and hostile, discovered dozens of previously unknown species, and carved for themselves an enduring place in American history. Complete with maps, excerpts from Lewis and Clark''s journals, and images of artifacts, this volume tells a timeless tale of adventure, hardship, and triumph.